Sandra Collins

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nameSandra Collins
imageSandra Collins.jpg
captionPortrait of DJ Sandra Collins
backgroundnon_vocal_instrumentalist
birth_placeLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
originLos Angeles, California, U.S.
instrumentTurntable, Sampler
genreElectronic, Techno, Trance, Progressive house
occupationDisc jockey, Record producer, Remixer
years_active1989–present
labelKinetic Records
Perfecto Records
Thrive Records
Juno Records
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Sandra Collins is an American DJ, record producer, and remixer.

Biography

Sandra Collins is an American DJ, record producer, and remixer known for her pioneering role in the evolution of trance and progressive house music in the United States. Widely regarded as one of the first female DJs to achieve mainstream success in electronic dance music, Collins helped break gender barriers in a male-dominated industry through her high-profile performances and influential mix releases.

Born in Arizona and raised in Las Vegas, Collins began DJing in the late 1980s and was deeply influenced by Detroit techno, acid house, and new beat. She became a fixture in the California rave scene after relocating to Los Angeles in 1992, where she contributed not only as a DJ but also through art installations, go-go dancing, and publishing a rave zine called Rave Magazine.

Notable releases include Tranceport 3 (2000), Cream (2001), and Perfecto Presents: Sandra Collins (2003, 2006). Collins performed for over 80,000 attendees at Woodstock '99. and was the first female DJ featured in the influential Tranceport recording series. She has released two CD mixes under Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto label.

Her touring career spans major festivals such as Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Global Gathering, Creamfields, and Burning Man. In 2005, Collins launched SV2 Presents: Interference with visual artist Vello Virkhaus, a touring audio-visual show featuring over 40 original animated video pieces remixed live using the Pioneer DVJ-X1 turntables. The project was sponsored by Pioneer Pro DJ and Edirol and earned a cover feature in DJ Times Magazine.

Collins has received multiple accolades, including URB Magazine’s Best Female Artist (1999) and Dancestar UK’s Best DJ (2003). Her remix credits include artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Fleet Foxes, and PJ Stroller.

Sandra Collins starred in an acclaimed feature length documentary directed by Kandeyce Jorden Girl which explores the lives and careers of female DJs in the EDM scene. The film includes interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and live performances.

In recent years, her style has evolved to include deep house, melodic techno, and vocal performance. She continues to produce music with DC-based collaborator Micke and is developing a radio show and scoring projects for film.

Discography

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YearTitleLabel
1997Lost In TimeFragrant Music
2000Tranceport 3Kinetic Records
2001CreamKinetic Records
2003Perfecto Presents: Sandra CollinsPerfecto Records
2006Perfecto Presents: Sandra Collins Part 2Perfecto Records
2008Bringing the HeatThrive Records
2010Soundbar: Live in ChicagoSystem Recordings
2013Live at Burning ManIndependent
2015WMC SessionsDJ Mag Sessions
2018ProgressivaLe Poisson Rouge
2022Deep FrequencyIndependent / Bandcamp
2024Interference Re:ImaginedIndependent (with Micke)
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::data[format=table title="Singles / EPs"]

YearTitleLabel
1998Ode to Our / RedFragrant Music
1999FlutterbyHook Recordings
2017I Like ItIndependent
2017InsaneIndependent
2018FourIndependent
2018Sleepless NightsIndependent
2019Nineteen BirdsIndependent
2019SevenIndependent
2021Zero Logic Redux (with Micke)BEAT Music Fund
2022Seven (Remixes) (with Micke)Stripped Recordings
2023Deep FrequencyIndependent / Bandcamp
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::data[format=table title="Also Appears On"]

YearTitle
1999Hardesertrance 2
Global Underground: Budapest
Fragrant Sense
Dual
Bedrock
2000Digital Empire: DJ Girl
2001Trance Atlantic Communication, Volume 1
Reactivate, Volume 14 (Unmixed)
2002Exposure, Volume 1
2003Perfecto Presents: Great Wall
2004Creamfields: Mixed Live
2006Perfecto Presents: Sandra Collins Part 2
2013Girl (Original Soundtrack)
2018Progressiva Live at LPR
2022Burning Man Archives Vol. 3
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References

References

  1. {{Discogs artist
  2. (September 14, 2015). "Artist Spotlight: Sandra Collins".
  3. (June 16, 2014). "Sandra Collins: Memories".
  4. (June 6, 2000). "Tranceport.3 by Sandra Collins". Kinetic Records.
  5. (2001). "Cream by Sandra Collins". Kinetic Records.
  6. (September 23, 2003). "Perfecto Presents: Sandra Collins". Thrive Records / Perfecto.
  7. "Sandra Collins Biography".
  8. (June 6, 2000). "Tranceport.3 by Sandra Collins". Kinetic Records.
  9. "Sandra Collins Biography".
  10. (June 2006). "Sandra Collins live @ Electric Daisy Carnival 2006".
  11. "Sandra Collins – Popular Tracks and Live Sets".
  12. (November 16, 2016). "Artist Spotlight: Sandra Collins".
  13. (March 20, 2006). "Sandra Collins and Present Interference Visual Music Collaboration".
  14. (March 20, 2006). "Sandra Collins and Vello Virkhaus Present Interference Visual Music Collaboration".
  15. "Sandra Collins (Perfecto/LA)".
  16. (27 February 2017). "Sandra Collins Profile".
  17. "Kandeyce Jorden – Biography". IMDb.com, Inc..
  18. "Lunar Magazine Interview".
  19. "MICKE".

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