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Chris Nord

🔊🇦🇹 Austrian DJ and producer blending deep tech, minimal, and psy‑techno with a dark, groovy edge. 🎶

Biography

Chris Nord is a Salzburg‑based DJ and producer who discovered electronic music in the early 1990s and has been active in Austria’s underground scene for decades. His sound fuses minimalistic deep tech and minimal techno with a dark, bass‑heavy groove, often spiced with psy‑techno elements. Nord is co‑founder of the TIEFDRUCK collective, a Salzburg‑based crew dedicated to underground techno, and is also affiliated with the Underground Kollektiv UK, where he contributes mixes and guest appearances.

As a producer, Nord has released on a wide range of respected underground labels including Subios Records, Soupherb Records, Shadow Wulf Records, Friendly Critters, Joker Black Label, Romklang, Techgnosis Records, Jaw Dropping Records, Mothr Music, and Amped. His catalog spans atmospheric deep tracks to driving minimal techno, always with a focus on energy and dancefloor impact. Collaborations with artists such as LEKTRK and remixes by Jaiden Wild have further expanded his reach.

Nord’s music has been featured on Beatport charts and VA compilations, including *SUBilation* and *Best of 6 Years*. His tracks like *Separation*, *Solar Age*, and *Pathfinder* have become staples in minimal/psy‑techno sets worldwide.

Notable Releases

  • * '2025' – Separation (with LEKTRK) – Subios Records
  • * '2025' – Solar Age – Shadow Wulf Records
  • * '2025' – Solar Age (Jaiden Wild Remix) – Shadow Wulf Records
  • * '2024' – One Step Beyond – Soupherb Records
  • * '2024' – Devils Reject – Friendly Critters
  • * '2023' – Pathfinder – Soupherb Records
  • * '2023' – Time Is the Enemy – Joker Black Label
  • * '2022' – Disconnected – Romklang
  • * '2022' – Gargantua (Remix) – Techgnosis Records

Gigs & Festivals Played

  • * TIEFDRUCK Collective events (Austria)
  • * Underground Kollektiv UK nights
  • * Club appearances across Salzburg and Vienna
  • * Guest mixes on California Dreaming Podcast (2024)

Notes

Chris Nord is known for his long‑form, hypnotic sets that balance deep atmospheres with bass‑driven minimalism. His work across multiple underground labels has made him a consistent presence in the European minimal/psy‑techno community.

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wikiDJ Artist Schema
Artist/DJ Namechris_nord
Real Name : Chris Nord
BirthplaceSalzburg, Austria
RoleDJ, Producer, Label Owner
Genre(s)Minimal Techno, Psy Techno, Techno
Country of ResidenceAustria
State / TownSalzburg
Affiliations (Residencies, Collectives)TIEFDRUCK Collective
Average BPM played or produced128
SoundCloud URLsoundcloud.com/…
Beatport URLbeatport.com/…
Labels Released OnSubios Records, Soupherb Records, Shadow Wulf Records, Friendly Critters, Joker Black Label, Romklang, Techgnosis Records, Jaw Dropping Records, Mothr Music, Amped
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