The Kana Show has been remodelled, reshaped, re-jiggled, and returns to you in an all new format – you guessed it – a Podcast!

The new face of Kana will be this “Kana Cast“, this way we will be able to maintain a regular weekly show without any interruptions from bandwidth drop outs and deliver exactly what you want – top quality shows from amazingly talented and passionate artists!

If you like the show, tell your friends, tell your colleagues, get everyone involved! Subscribe to Kana in your favourite document reader or just subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes, its that easy to stay connected with the Kana sounds and happenings!

We are commencing a new mix series entitled “City Lights”, Leo Hede started things off in a very special a couple of weeks ago which you can find here, and will find on Kana and iTunes in the coming weeks.

But, for our first Kana Cast we would like to re-introduce you to the deep, hypnotic stylings of Justin Margovan.  We asked Justin to prepare something very special for our listeners to capture the depth and drive of his musical passion, this is what he has to share with you, I think you’ll agree it is something very worthy indeed.

“I wanted to do something different than a complete full on dance floor mix. Areas of it still have that vibe but it was aimed so that people can listen to it on their mp3 players, at home when they are warming up for a night out, or even when they get back after a club. There’s dark parts and light parts with some subtle, and not so subtle, energy changes. I hope you all enjoy the journey.”

A little about Justin:

As an artist playing and making music, it’s easy to boast your achievements and credentials. Justin would rather let you listen and decide for yourself. A dedicated student to his craft, this guy is constantly evolving his skills and never fails to put on a show.
He’s been Djin since early 90s and just getting round to releasing some tracks.

Here’s a studio mix for you all to enjoy and it explores the darker side of his passion.
Thanks for listening,
Kana

To find Justin online follow these links:

Justin’s website

Myspace

Soundcloud

Twitter

Check his latest release on Phobic Records

Kana Orange – Dan Curtin – right click and save target as

Following mixes from Joris Voorn, Pig & Dan, and Kazu Kimura, we’ve scored Kana Orange from one of the worlds best house and techno DJ’s – Dan Curtin.

Being only one week out from the first Kana of 2010 we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the year.

A little about Dan Curtin…

Born
Some years past…
Discovered House Music
Couple more years…
Got a cat
Couple more years…
Got married
Still married
Moved to Berlin
Still there…
Making beats.

Thanks Dan!

Kana

PS. Apologies, we were unable to provide a track list for this set.

Kana Blue – Pig & Dan - right click and save target as

After a very popular kick off for Kana Green we have another fantastic mix to share with you.  A duo who need no introduction, their diverse sound has re-invented itself time & time again.

For Kana Blue, we are very fortunate to present Spain’s own Pig & Dan – enjoy!

Kana

PS. Apologies, we were unable to provide a track list for this set.

Kana Green Joris Voorn - right click and save target as

After Kana’s Second Birthday we’re bringing you a string of releases – the first is Kana Green Feat. Joris Voorn.

Whether it’s on or under bridges, on the dockside or the monster we’ve got planned shortly, we’re there.  And so will the worlds biggest artists. You’ll see.
Kana

Kana Green Tracklist:
01. Xhin – Link (Tool) – Stroboscopic Artefacts
02. Lauhaus – Temple Balls – Remote Area
03. Stimming – Kakusei – Audiomatique
04. Roger Gerressen – Hajastan – Wolfskuil Records
05. Radio Slave – Orchestrating Maneuvers in the Dark (M.in & Patrick Lindsey Remix) – OM Records
06. Pete Heller – Initiate (Dub) – Phela Recordings
07. Matthias Vogt – The Emerald Sky – Saw Records
08. Carlo – Mr. Brown
09. Pitto – Feelin (Joris Voorn Can’t Kick This Feelin When It Hits) – Rejected
10. Nic Fanciulli – Dusty House Room 3 – Rejected
11. Gamal Kabar – The Pressure – Poker Flat
12. Anton Pieete – Lower Lower – Yoshitoshi
13. Robert Babicz – Astor – Glimpse Remix – Systematic
14. Agnes – Que Pena – Perspective
15. Zen – Hatikvah – Baalsaal
16. Greg Gow – The Bridge (Late Night Grand River Mix) – Transmat
17. Xhin – Link (Tool) – Stroboscopic Artefacts
18. Acid Pauli – Marvin – Compost

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Introducing Kazu Kimura

If you haven’t heard of him yet and like your techno industrial, hypnotic, funky, dark and driving, then you are definitely in for a treat.  Following his recent chart for Kana, Kazu has delved even deeper to share with us an exclusive mix which will surely stick to you like honey!  So just lean back and let the music envelop for what is truly a whirlwind 57 minutes or pure dancefloor KArNAge.

Read on to find out more about the man himself…

Biography:

Kazu started his DJ career back in 1987 playing at clubs in Tokyo and Nagano Japan. His passion for the music convinced him to become a professional DJ at the early age of 19 which was no easy task at this time Japanese society.  Teaming up with DJ Baby Tokyo at the early age of 20 they went on to launch some of the earliest dance parties in Tokyo setting up Voice Production in 89′ The concept was a multimedia mix control (DJ event/visuals/fashion) company and it was a big movement for the Club culture of Tokyo at the time. Kazu first toured the USA back in 1990 playing club Medusa in Chicago and the legendary Trax in Washington DC.

After returned from the States he started production of his own where he was featured on early Japanese Dj compilations such as Tokyo Explosion ‘, Vol 1 andl2 of Crown Records Japan in early 90′ He Moved to Australia in 94′ and he was received with open arms wowing local crowds and was immediately enlisted for shows across the country – from Perth to Sydney, Hobart to Melbourne, where he was widely acclaimed as the most popular techno DJ.  All this while still travelling between Australia and Japan where he would play at the famous super club “Liquid Room” Tokyo.

One of Holland’s best underground Techno / House Labels ” Touch ” approached him to release his own material and has to date released ‘Sound Media’ 4 Tracks EP through Touche’s sub label Jam 95′. Mushroom Distribution service Australia approached him to mix the first ever DJ Excursions series CD vol 3, a first for Australia.

Over the past 6 years he has played in Germany, Holland, Czech Republic, Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Spain for European Countries. he also played in USA, and Japan of course, Singapore, Hongkong in asia. To express himself more freely Kimura has once again returned to the studio already releasing for the acclaimed CL-Recordings(Frankfurt) imprint and with Mutual Solid Cuts(Barcelona) and WetMusik(Melbourne) in progress, he did some remix work for Blackcodes Experience Japanese Remixes, DP-6/City Lights(Elephanthaus) Kazu owns his style, mixing style is simple but effective and hypnotic from using 3 decks mixing with hardgroove sound to industrial funk, and sometimes playing his favorite detroit techno classics.  He has new plan for this year to start his own new label Conspira Records for his own new materials.

Find Kazu on Myspace

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All serious contenders please note at Kana we are all about sharing and caring, so don’t send us a mix if you aren’t willing to also share the tracklisting with your audience as well. After all, life is about learning and the best way to learn is to ask questions and try yourself!

Respect & good vibes,
Kana

I wish to extend a MASSIVE thankyou for the insane response to the monday before last’s show. From a brilliant beginning on The Alternative Show, through some very nice minimal with Martin Ash, and lastly the unrelenting audience tuned right to the end of my show 35minutes over at 10:40!!! Wow!

I had to literally take my hands OFF the mixer and watch the track run out as the chat room wasn’t going to let me leave! ¬†I haven’t seen so many people tuned in right to the end, let alone such enthusiasm to hear More Music!!

Best show i’ve done yet!! And that’s entirely to do with all of you who were there making for such a welcoming environment. Once again Kick106 shows its true colours and its quite obvious why I am still there!¬†¬†

Many thanks and if you missed it you can download it below (without the mic over the top).

Respect & good times,
Adam

:::Heres the link to the set on Monday night 12th Jan 2009.

Tracklist:

Ludovic Vendi – Push (Original mix)
Kreon – Jauve (Original mix)
H.O.S.H. – Super sick bowl (Original mix)
Extrawelt – Trummerfeld (Oliver Huntemann remix)
Claro Intelecto – Round and round (Original mix)
Einmusik – Pearls (Original mix)
Hugo – Moneymaker (Original mix)
HENNON – Heart to ear (Original mix)
Beckers & Hatfield – You’re not me (Fiord remix)
Johan Ilves – Dead city (Ramon Tapia remix)
Extrawelt – Im garten von eben (Kaiserdisco kesse rippe mix)
Nicone – Everything so clear (Original mix)
Infusion – Dogtown (D-Nox & Beckers mix)
Moonbeam – Springstory (Original mix)
Ilario Alicante – Africa (Markus Fix and Robert Dietz remix)
Marco Bailey and Tom Hades – World of amphibian (Original mix)
Johan Ilves – Dead city (Alex Young remix)
Tomcraft – Naked on clouds (dub mix)
Mikalogic – Follow me (Original mix)
Moonbeam – Something alive (Original mix)
Twinbeat – Twinbeat (Dandi & Ugo remix)
Extrawelt – Aufnahmezustand (Original mix)
Chris Fortier – B-dub (Mark Broom remix)
H.O.S.H. – The valve (Original mix)
Binary Methods – Bubble Shuffle (Original mix)

DOWNLOAD!

KANA:RED:LEO HEDE

Paolo Driver – Makishi Р(Original Mix)
Luca Bacchetti – Trust Р(Original Mix)
Vladamir Acic – Marina Р(Original Mix)
Namtrack – Clouds In My Coffee -( Martin Eyerer Remix)
Re Dupre – Dirty Nasty Р(Original Mix)
Sunshine Jones ‚Äì If You Wouldn’t Mind – (Tiger Stripes Acid Dub)
Audion – Snap Into It Р(Original Mix)
Shonky – Time Zero Р(Paul Ritch Remix)
Oliver Huntemann – Paris Р(Original Mix)
Deepchild – Fractures Р(Weki Remix)
Daniele Papini – Church of Nonsense Р(Original Mix)
Kasey Taylor – Trapped Р(Dousk Remix)
Fergie – Ireland Р(Original Mix)
Jeremiah – Surface Of The Moon Р(Umek Mix)

DOWNLOAD HERE 

Last wednesday saw Adam Gillett invited to play live on www.frequencyradio.org along side a great London techno dj Margovan. For those who missed the opportunity to tune in or chat on the forum, heres a link to the show which was recorded and uploaded by a friendly listener.

Radio Р13th August 2008 

Stay tuned to the Kana blog for news on the upcoming Kana radio shows hitting London and Australia in the last quarter of 2008. Here is the listing that was posted on facebook if you missed it:

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::REGENERATE:: returns again for another installment of groove fuelled Wednesdays. Margovan filling in for The Outsider, this week presenting a very talented artist from Austrailia…… Adam Gillett check him out onwww.myspace.com/adamgillettmusic¬†

::REGENERATE:: streamed on www.frequencyradio.org every Wednesday [edit: Frequency Radio is currently closed for service]

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