Max HeyraudThis week’s Mix of the Week showcases Dublin-based Sahana, who delivers a sizzling hour of house and techno for Borne Fruit boss Amaliash’s Rinse FM show.
Sahana takes listeners on a smooth journey through her eclectic palette of dance music, weaving hazy progressive landscapes, deep and murky house cuts, soulful bangers, and effortlessly funky ’90s techno into a mix that feels comfortably cohesive despite its zigzagging approach.
Known for her ability to slot into clubs, support slots, parties, warehouses, and listening bars, Sahana’s versatility stems from her love for all shades of club culture, though seminal house and techno remain her specialities.
The mix begins with deep, rolling basslines and rubbery synths, setting the tone like an opening club set, before shifting into chunky house grooves with a slick, minimal edge. The energy builds with high-octane house bangers reminiscent of Peach or Shanti Celeste, culminating in a finale of funky ’90s tribal techno—a fitting crescendo to a mix that could have gone anywhere but lands perfectly.
Sahana proves yet again that she’s a bold and brazen selector, effortlessly blending slow, fast, deep, and pumping into a thrilling, poised 58 minutes.