Wild City #243: Zequenx
17 December 2024
Born in Kashmir and operating between Goa and New Delhi, Zainab Wani aka Zequenx is in the midst of a transformation from the perspective of her listeners. The DJ and producer has added ambient live sets to her usual fare of four-to-the-floor dancefloor journeys. It's an addition to her musical being that is now reflected in her mixes – like the one she has made for Wild City.
A nearly 2-hour-long affair, the sonic journey starts from ambient sound bath-like curation before the clouds of pad start giving way to percussive elements that settle to the rhythms of techno. With influences of laidback trance feeding into it, the mix creates a highly immersive state ripe for introspection while the body clings to the guttural chant of the kick drum's thump.
"A homage to floaty, psychedelic, hypnotic techno, this mix blends meditative energy with ethereal soundscapes, perfect for introspection or late-night escapades." – Zequenx
Listen to the mix below: