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The Midnight Project #229

21 oktober 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, this one drops on the day ADE opens. Thirty years of Amsterdam Dance Event, five days of the whole city turning into one long night, and the Wednesday hour lands right in the middle of it. Wherever you are, you get this one first. Lees meer

This week you’ll hear Drumsauw, Rich Coote, MarAxe, Black Mode, Adam Beyer, Mark Reeve, Norvis, Oliver Huntemann, Stijn Vandensande, Return Fall, D3RAGON, Sisko Electrofanatik, MCHL51, and we close with Francesco Fontanella.

I’ll be in Amsterdam end of the week to meet people, and on Friday 23 October I play Flight Mode at Bears Amsterdam. If you’re a Midnighter in the city this week, come and say hi. I want to put faces to the names I see in the comments every Wednesday.

Golden has been out for almost a week now. If it has found its way into your library or your sets, show me. A photo, a clip, one line, anything. You heard it here long before anyone could buy it, so it’s as much yours as mine.

Not in Amsterdam? Then tell me where you are. Drop your city in the comments with #TheMidnightProject, and send this hour to one person who needs to hear it. That’s how this community grows, one Midnighter at a time.

A new hour every Wednesday, from wherever I am to wherever you are.

See you at midnight,

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #228

14 oktober 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, the Ibiza season is over, but this hour never followed the season anyway. It lands every Wednesday, summer or winter, and every week you’re there for it. That still gets me. Lees meer

This week you’ll hear Filter Science, Michele Conte, Adam Beyer, Mark Reeve, KØBALTT, Danny Fontana, Armian, Annie Hill, Zafer Atabey, A.D.H.S., Anna Tur, Rein (NL), Gonzalo Cavalli, Martin Kinrus, Kevin de Vries, Juan Elvadin, Yoris, Prospa, Cloonee, Slim Black, Belocca, and we close with VYAPI.

This Thursday, 15 October, Golden is out. A lot of you heard it on this show weeks before anyone could buy it, so it already feels a little bit yours. If it ends up in your library or in your sets, send me a photo or a video. That’s the kind of message that makes my week.

And then Amsterdam. ADE turns 30 this year and opens next Wednesday, 21 October, the same day the next episode drops. I’m gearing up for it, and I’d love to know how many Midnighters will be in the city that week. If you’re going, tell me.

Not going? Then tell me where you’re listening from. Drop your city in the comments with #TheMidnightProject. I want to see how far this hour travels. And if there’s one person in your life who should be hearing this, send it to them. That’s how this community grows, one friend at a time.

A new hour every Wednesday, through the winter, wherever you are.

See you at midnight,

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #227

6 oktober 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, this week I'm opening the hour with my own track. Lees meer

Golden goes first. You heard it in last week's episode before most people did, and since then, it has kept climbing in the promo lists. Now it has a release date: 15 October on IAMT.

The pre-order is open, so if you want it in your collection or your sets the day it lands, this is the moment.

Pre-order Golden: https://www.beatport.com/track/golden/30741336

A track only travels when people pass it on, and the same goes for this show. If Golden has stuck with you since last week, send this episode to one friend who should hear it. Then tell me in the comments where you were when it hit you, and tag it #TheMidnightProject so I can find you.

On the island it's closing season, but the show keeps going. A new hour every Wednesday, through the winter, wherever you are.

See you at midnight,

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #226

30 september 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, a new hour is here. Lees meer

I often wonder where you are when you press play. Some of you have told me you listen on the early commute, some at the gym, some in the kitchen, some late at night in the studio when everything else is quiet. From Amsterdam to Buenos Aires to right here on Ibiza, we're all in different places at different times, but we're listening to the same hour. That's what makes this a community and not just a show.

So this week I want to hear from you. Where are you listening right now, and when? Drop it in the comments. Send a photo of your listening spot if you like, and tag it #TheMidnightProject. I'd love to see where these hours end up around the world.

And if there's someone in your life who belongs in this community, a gym buddy or a friend who always asks what you're listening to, send them this episode. That's how Midnighters find each other.

If you're on the island this Saturday, 3 October, come up to the Tomorrowland Ibiza Rooftop Sessions in Platja d'en Bossa. Groovecreator plays from 20:00 and the guest list is free:

https://www.fourvenues.com/vanesa2/events/tomorrowland-ibiza-rooftop-sessions-03-10-2026-WXGT

For once, you can listen in the same place at the same time as me.

See you next Wednesday, Midnighters.

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Groovecreator at The Midnight Project (Burning Man Live Set)

26 september 2026 · 1 uur

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This one is personal. I've been playing Groovecreator's music for fifteen years. His records have filled countless hours of this show and many nights behind the decks. Bringing him to you as a guest on this bonus episode feels like a full-circle moment.

He's sharing something special: a live recording from his set at Playground during Burning Man 2026, captured in Black Rock City. If you couldn't be in the desert this year, this is the closest you'll get to dancing in the dust at sunrise.

The set opens with an unreleased Chicago acid track he made with house legend Roy Davis Jr. From there, it takes you through a Led Zeppelin bootleg, a club edit of Radiohead, and Prydz's Pink Floyd rework. Then it lands on "I Feel Love" by Moroder and Donna Summer, the record that arguably started it all. The last stretch builds into peak-time house and techno, ending with Carl Cox's remix of "Talamanca," a nice nod to the man behind Playground.

Big thanks to Groovecreator for trusting us with this recording. If it moves you, follow him via https://linktr.ee/Groovecreator and let him know. Nothing means more to an artist than hearing that it landed.

Now for the part that makes me happiest. On Saturday, 3 October 2026, Groovecreator joins me on my rooftop at the Tomorrowland Ibiza Rooftop Sessions. After fifteen years of playing his tracks, I'm still letting that sink in.

He plays from 20:00 to 21:00, with Rebeca Ark before and after. You'll find us at the Tomorrowland Ibiza Store in the Ibiza Gallery, Platja d'en Bossa. The guest list is free, so bring your crew and sign up here: https://www.fourvenues.com/vanesa2/events/tomorrowland-ibiza-rooftop-sessions-03-10-2026-WXGT

If you come because of the show, come find me and say hi. Putting faces to the names I see in the comments every week is the best part of what we've built together.

Midnighters, this community grows because of you, so tell me what you think. Which moment got you: the Zeppelin bootleg, "I Feel…

The Midnight Project #225

23 september 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters,

There are three Faithless records in this hour. That was not the plan when I started building it. The first one went in, the other two followed, and by the time the hour was finished, it was clear the episode had a spine.

We open with "Tarantula" in KASIA's hands. She has had the kind of year on Drumcode that most artists would take a whole career for, and she was the right person to start this one. Khabiar follows with "Monologue" and Cristian Varela on the remix for Tronic, one of the names Spanish techno was built on, still showing up and still doing the work.

SUDO comes in next with "Converge" on DCLTD, the darker side of the Drumcode family, and he is back later in the hour with "Origin" on the same label. Two records, one artist, and both of them earned their place on their own.

Adam Beyer's remix of "We Come 1" arrives early, and his alternative mix returns further in. He has been carrying this one around all year, Drumsheds and Awakenings among the rooms it has been through, and putting both versions in the same hour is deliberate. Between them sits ADRIANNA's "Shake The Underground" with Tao Andra on the remix for Natura Viva Black, and Tao Andra comes back near the end alongside Sarah de Warren on "Higher" for Arcane.

Zafer Atabey takes the middle with "System Fallt" on EXTIMA and "Align" on Natura Viva Black, and Davestorm keeps EXTIMA in the room with "Let the Bass Guide Us." Konrad (Italy) lands "Din Don" on Gain Records, a label that keeps turning up in these hours because that is where the records keep coming from. Simina Grigoriu closes the DCLTD run with "Divine Assignment."

The last word belongs to Robert Owens. "My Everything" with Rober V, in a warehouse dub by Groovecreator, who has been working with Robert all year and has the touch for it. Robert has been singing on house records since Chicago invented the form. Ending a techno hour on that voice is the only way I wanted to end this one.

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The Midnight Project #224

16 september 2026 · 1 uur

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Sixty thousand of you hear this hour on DI.FM every week, and that is before the podcast feeds, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube and every replay in between. The real number is bigger than I can count, and it grows in one way only. Someone sends the link to a friend on a night shift, someone drops the show in a group chat after a set, someone plays it in the car with the windows down. That has been the whole engine from the start. If the show gave you something this week, pass it to one person.

The hour opens on Drumcode with Taste of the Night, the first collaboration between A.D.H.S. and Kos:mo, out on DC4 Vol. 6 last Friday. Sam WOLFE and PETER PAHN came from that same EP last week, so the release is now three records deep in two shows. Victor Ruiz and Modeā follow with Bloom, again on Drumcode, then Zafer Atabey on EXTIMA, the Istanbul label he co-founded. Victor Ruiz returns with Moreira on Arcane Music, and Atlante takes us to twenty minutes, the title track of the Redraft Memories EP on Second State Audio. Gitecdj and Unika DJ land next on BLACKRIFT.

The middle is SS Ventura and Mankraft with Ravalon on Shodan Records, a label I know from the inside, then Marco Faraone with Killa on Artcore, Davestorm with the second EXTIMA record of the hour, and Tech Us Out on Orange Recordings. We close with Simina Grigoriu, Layers of Reality on DCLTD, the Heizek remix of Mind from Caméléonx on Dark Fiend Records, and Connect (BR) with Calum Kieran on Sound Dissonance.

Every one of those artists is someone in this community can discover for the first time this week. Follow them, buy the records, tell your people where you heard it. Small labels grow on exactly that, and so does this show. Full tracklist is on 1001Tracklists as always.

So tell me which track hit hardest, I read everything.

See you at midnight,

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #223

9 september 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, episode 223 is here. Lees meer

Sam WOLFE opens the hour with Control Delete on Drumcode, and that label sets the tone for the whole show. Six Drumcode records in sixty minutes, more than I usually give one imprint, but Adam Beyer's A&R has been on a run this year and the selection made the case for itself. After Sam WOLFE I go into Atmos, one of mine, then Gonzalo F with Disconnect, also Drumcode, and Mark Reeve with Everything Done on Monika Kruse's Terminal M. Reeve has been a fixture on both of those labels for years, and it shows in how easily his record sits between them.

Les Boys follows, my second track this week, both of them tested on the island this summer. Then Redraft Memories and Spanto with Oculto on Second State Audio, the Pan-Pot label out of Berlin, which gets a long run in the mix because six minutes was what it needed.

The middle of the hour belongs to Kaufmann. Easy A and Nuff Said, back to back, both on Drumcode. I did not want to split them. PETER PAHN keeps the Drumcode thread going with NOCTURE before Sheik (AR) brings Needed You on Sound Dissonance Publishing.

From there the back half opens up. Jay Lumen with Dance4Life on Arcane Music, then Carlo Lio and M.I.T.A. together on Intec, Carl Cox's label and one that has been part of this show since the earliest episodes. Rødhåd's remix of Edge Runner by Ø [Phase] on Modwerks comes next, two Berlin names who have each shaped the harder end of techno for well over a decade and rarely appear on the same record. Slim Black closes with Acid Source on Hyggelit Records.

Full tracklist is on 1001Tracklists as always.

Tell me which one hit hardest. I read everything, and it is how I build these sets.

See you at midnight,

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #222

2 september 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, thank you for another week of showing up. Here is where the hour goes. Lees meer

It opens with something that is five days old. Zafer Atabey's Keep It Going landed on TRAGEDIE on 28 August, built by the Turkish producer who co-runs EXTIMA, and it does exactly what the title promises. Rino Cerrone follows with Afterglow, Italian discipline, no wasted parts. Then Avision with How We Do It, a Suara cut from his Simple Things EP. Anthony Cardinale has been quietly carrying the New York techno flag for years and this one still hits like it was made last month.

The middle of the hour is where I had the most fun building. Cirez D's On Off is the one throwback here, Eric Prydz in his techno skin on his own Mouseville imprint, and nothing has aged about it. Marco Bailey follows with Full Steam on COD3 QR, which is the label Laurent Garnier runs with Oliver Way. That makes two Garnier connections in twenty minutes, because Garnier is also the one who pulled the Avision track into his fabric presents compilation. Not planned, but I noticed it while I was mixing and left it in.

Then Mescaline. 1200 Micrograms wrote it as psytrance and Victor Ruiz and Alex Stein rebuilt it for VOLTA. It came out on 27 August and it is already sitting near the top of the Beatport peak time chart. Psytrance DNA, techno chassis, and it works on a rooftop at sunset better than it has any right to.

From there we stay heavy. Belocca's Human Construct on Mainground Music brings the tension down and the weight up, Nikoretti's Beyond the Edge keeps it moving, and Devid Dega's Want You Back arrives on Second State, which is still one of the most consistent rooms in techno. Sisko Electrofanatik and Alex Micca close that stretch with Anairod on Off Recordings.

The last quarter is the payoff. Alan Fitzpatrick's Zero Compliance mix of We Do What We Want on We Are The Brave is his own label and his own statement, and the title does not need my help. Franco Smith's Anthem on Natura Viva is exactly what…

The Midnight Project #221

26 augustus 2026 · 1 uur

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The rooftop session at Tomorrowland was last night. Thank you to everyone who came up. That crowd made the last hour of the night feel like the room was playing itself, and a good part of what you hear this week is what worked up there while it was still warm.

We open on Drumcode. Volkoder and Korolova with "Waiting For You" sets the temperature straight away, no ceremony, just the pull. Tim Kollberg follows on Gain Records with "Pleasure State," which is one of four Gain records in this episode. That was not a plan. It is just where the good stuff kept landing this month.

Then something a little sideways. Victor Ruiz took Liquid Soul and Captain Hook and pulled "Liquid Hook" out of psy territory and into something with real floor weight. It is the widest moment in the first half and it earns its place.

"Retriever" sits at fifteen minutes in. My own, named after the dog most of you have already met on Instagram. It has been in every set since I finished it and it keeps doing the same thing to a room, so it stays.

The middle of the show is where the groove takes over. Sisko Electrofanatik and Katerino go straight for the low end. Devid Dega on Second State brings the kind of old school devotion the title promises, and Jil Tanner keeps the pressure honest without ever raising her voice. Monika Kruse's "Morgana" in Patrik Berg's hands is the moment I would point a new listener to. It breathes.

From Norvis onward it climbs. Jay Lumen's "Dance4Life" on Arcane is unapologetic peak time, digi.codes answers it with something colder and sharper, and Melvin Spix with TimeKube strip it back to exactly what is needed. That strip-back is the part I care most about. Give people less and they lean in.

Procombo's "Unknown Force B" is the last hard turn before Franco Smith closes it out with "Anthem" on Natura Viva. Big title, and it holds up.

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The Midnight Project #220

19 augustus 2026 · 1 uur

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Episode 220 is here, and this one moves with purpose. We open deep and hypnotic, then build steadily into the kind of driving groove that defines the peak hours. Along the way there is a proper surprise: a remastered take on a nineties classic that some of you will recognise from the very first bars. Hearing it reworked with today's production standards, sitting comfortably next to brand new records, reminds me why this music keeps pulling us back.

The second half leans harder. Rolling percussion, big rooms, open eyes. If you are listening on a Wednesday night drive or deep into a late session, this stretch is for you.

Thank you for being here every week. Two hundred and twenty episodes only happens because you keep showing up.

See you on the dance floor.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #219

12 augustus 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, this hour is for you. Lees meer

Last week you showed up in numbers that still make me smile, and the best way I know to say thank you is to raise the bar again. So this week we go deep into Drumcode territory. Pan-Pot's Diamonds Head sets the pace on Mobilee, then Adam Beyer takes over the first quarter of the hour twice in a row. Alto with Layton Giordani is rave kissed and written in a major key, built from the same vocal source as The Orb's Little Fluffy Clouds, and Let Loose with DJ Jock keeps that Drumcode drive rolling straight into Freak Your Mind on Truesoul.

Around the halfway point, I slipped in one of my own. Retriever is my new track, named after the four-legged member of this household, and it sits between the warm groove of Chemistry by Dhuna and Pablo Say and the low-end pressure of Feel My Bass. From there, Jay Lumen and DJ Jordan push the tempo before 6 SENSE tells you exactly what to do with Say It.

The final stretch goes big. Free My Soul, the brand new collaboration between Vini Vici, Space 92 and CERES on Armada, dropped only days ago and already feels like a festival closer. Psytrance energy, techno drums, one soaring vocal. I follow it with the Olly James rework of Cosmic Gate's Exploration Of Space, a classic reborn, then land the hour with Disco Move and Strange Days.

The Midnight Project lands every week, same time, same place. No gaps, no reruns, over 200 episodes and counting, and a community of Midnighters that keeps growing because you share the show with people who get it. Follow on your favorite platform and the new hour just shows up.

If one track in this episode moves you, tell me which one. I read everything, and that is how I build these sets.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #218

5 augustus 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, last week I told you we are bringing the groove back to Ibiza. Then Friday happened. The rooftop filled up, the sun went down over Playa d'en Bossa, and a lot of you told me you came through the show. That is the whole point of this project, and episode 218 picks up exactly where that night left off. Lees meer

We open with Per Hammar's "Shuriken" on Natura Viva Black. Sharp, stripped, straight into the pocket. Yes, that label again. Three weeks running now they have earned a spot in the show, and this one shows why. Victor Ruiz and Kaufmann follow with "Don't Mess With Us" on VOLTA, a collaboration that sounds exactly as confident as the title suggests.

The middle of the hour is where it gets physical. JLuna's "Emergency SEQ," Teenage Mutants' "Conflicted Mind," and A.D.H.S. back for the second week in a row, this time with "Eos" on DCLTD. Then Pan-Pot land "Futoreno" on Second State, and right after it comes my favorite moment of the episode: Mark Broom's remix of "Tropical Melons" by 2000 And One on Rekids. A Dutch classic, rebuilt by one of the UK's finest. I have loved this record since my Amsterdam years, and hearing it come back around like this made my week.

The back half runs from the YellowHeads' peak mode "Reboot.exe" into Giorgia Angiuli's "Light" on Terminal M, the melodic breath of the hour. Ilona Maras keeps it honest with "Don't Pretend," and JSPR closes on We Are The Brave with "Japan Air."

Full track IDs are on 1001Tracklists, as always. Hit reply and tell me which track hit hardest. I read everything.

And if you are on the island: I am back on the rooftop next Friday for Tomorrowland Rooftop Sessions Ibiza. Same foundation as this show. Groove first, sunset into darkness, no filler. Episode 218 is your warm-up.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #217

29 juli 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, this one is built on groove. Lees meer

It is late July on the island. The nights barely cool down and everything I play out here lately has that rolling, physical quality. Episode 217 came together with that in mind.

We open with a KASIA double: "No Competition" with Equinøx on Arcane, then "The Realm," her Drumcode collaboration with Layton Giordani. After that it breathes. Pablo Say's "I'm a Dreamer" is the melodic moment of the hour. If you write in about one track this week, my money is on this one.

Then the groove takes over. A.D.H.S. on DCLTD, RHAPSODIE's "Void," and a middle stretch with four Natura Viva Black records, the second week running the label lands that many in the show. Pig&Dan's "Aptitude" is my pick of the four. Play this section loud. Monika Kruse's "Latex" on Terminal M anchors the back half, KENZ's "Blade" brings the Drumcode peak, and JJ Mullor and Gombok Project close with "Grooveaholic." Fitting title.

Full track IDs are on 1001Tracklists, as always. Hit reply and tell me which track hit hardest. I read everything.

And if you are on the island this week: I am playing Friday at Tomorrowland Rooftop Sessions Ibiza. This is the music from the show, played live, open air, sunset into night. Come say hi.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #216

22 juli 2026 · 1 uur

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Four Natura Viva Black records in one hour. That was not the plan when I started digging this week, but the label is on a run right now, and it shows. Daniele Papini's Hidden Source opens the show, AKKI and Kaspar hold the middle with Horizon, and DJ Dextro closes everything down with Unbalance. When one imprint bookends your whole set, you pay attention.

In between, Drumcode does what Drumcode does. Rafael Cerato and Charles D bring Right Now, a track I have been hearing everywhere this summer, and Mark Reeve drops a tool called Work that is exactly that: no frills, all function. Listen also for the two Arcane cuts back to back around the halfway mark. KASIA and Shalev called their track I Like It Raw, and after Linska and Duss set it up with Criminal, raw is precisely what you get.

The stretch from Sophie van Hayden's The Void into Ignacio Arfeli and Tommahawk's The Unknown is my favorite moment this week. Two titles about darkness and uncertainty, and somehow the most hypnotic ten minutes of the hour.

If this episode does something for you, comment and share it with one person who needs a proper hour of techno. That is worth more to me than any algorithm.

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The Midnight Project #215

15 juli 2026 · 1 uur

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We open with Achilles, fresh off the Panic release that Thomas Schumacher and A.D.H.S. dropped on Electric Ballroom last Friday. Four days old and already setting the tone for this hour: Berlin drive, no warm-up, straight in.

From there it keeps rolling. Anna Reusch on Tronic, Pan-Pot with Gray Cosmo on their own Second State, and a Peak Mode mix from YellowHeads that does exactly what the name promises. Listen for the vocal in Linska's Four Four, rhys from the sticks gives the middle of this set an unexpected human moment before Norvis pulls everything back into the dark.

The last twenty minutes are pure engine room. Dok & Martin's Generator on DCLTD, Rich Coote's Thunderbird, and DJ Jordan closing with a track called Big Beautiful Bass. He is not lying.

The Midnight Project lands every week, same time, same place. No gaps, no reruns, over 200 episodes and counting. Follow the show on your favorite platform and you never have to think about it again, the new hour just shows up.

If one track in this episode moves you, tell me which one. That is how I build these sets.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #214

8 juli 2026 · 1 uur

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Three days after the midyear special, we are back to regular programming. No looking back this time, just one hour on where techno is heading in the second half of 2026.

This episode opens on Truesoul and works its way through Terminal M, Drumcode Limited, and Arcane before landing somewhere darker. Listen for the acid line in Arielle Free's Acid Love; it cuts through the middle of this mix like a knife. And Chris Avantgarde's Jester might be the most cinematic six minutes I have played all year.

The closer is my own track Paws. Yes, it was in yesterday's best-of, too. It is out now, and I stand behind it, so this week it gets the last word.

New episode every week. If one track in this hour moves you, tell me which one. That is how I build these sets.

Sebastiaan

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Best of 2026 Techno (So Far)

5 juli 2026 · 1 uur 2 min

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Six months into 2026, and these are the tracks that never left my bag.

This is a bonus episode of The Midnight Project. One hour of the records that defined my sets in the first half of the year. Recorded in one take from the studio in Ibiza.

You will hear a lot of Terminal M, Drumcode, and Arcane in this one. That was not planned; it is just where the energy lived these past six months. Monika Kruse appears twice, once with a brand new remix and once with a remastered classic that still destroys rooms 25 years after it first did. Some records earn their place in a midyear list by being new. Others earn it by refusing to age.

Full disclosure: two of my own tracks made the cut, Paws and a private edit of HI-LO's REESE. Selector's privilege. Judge for yourself whether they belong.

If this mix does something for you, share it with one person who needs a proper hour of techno. That is worth more to me than any algorithm.

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The Midnight Project #213

1 juli 2026 · 1 uur

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This week I've got two of my own in the mix. Transmitter sits in the middle of the hour, and Void comes in near the close. There's also a private edit I made of Rebuke's Along Came Polly, Horatio's rework.

Around them, Truesoul from Selena, Drumcode from Kaufmann and Oliver Huntemann, Adam Beyer with Chris Avantgarde on Hyperreal, and Sam Paganini's label mate Belocca on Mainground.

Full tracklist and streaming: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Which moment catches you? Write a review in your podcast player, I read them all.

Midnight never sleeps. See you next Wednesday.

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The Midnight Project #212

24 juni 2026 · 1 uur

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What a week. Friday on the Tomorrowland rooftop with Lilly Palmer was everything I hoped it would be. The terrace filled as the sun dropped, the energy built hour by hour, and handing the night over to Lilly was one of those moments that stays with you. Thank you to everyone who came through, said hi, and made it what it was. Nights like that are why I do this.

This week's show carries some of that same weight. It opens with HI-LO and Saint Joshua before Oliver Huntemann brings Brutal on Senso Sounds. There's Pan-Pot on Second State, Sam Paganini on his own JAM label, and Simina Grigoriu on Drumcode. I close the hour with Planetary Assault Systems in an Adam Beyer and Wehbba remix, a proper way to bring it home.

Full tracklist and streaming: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Which moment catches you? Drop the timestamp in the comments, I read every one. That back-and-forth, week after week, is what makes this more than a radio show. It is a room we keep building together.

Midnight never sleeps. See you next Wednesday.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #211

17 juni 2026 · 1 uur

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This week I've got my own remix in the show. My version of Horatio and Angelica de No's Release, sitting right in the middle of the hour. And just before it I play I Am Machine by Thomas Schumacher and Lilly Palmer, four days before she joins me on the rooftop in Playa d'en Bossa this Friday.

There's more Drumcode weight from Bart Skils with Deniz Koyu and from Simina Grigoriu, deep tech from Sound Dissonance, and Pagoda to close the hour out.

Full tracklist and streaming: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Which moment catches you? Drop the timestamp in the comments, I read them all.

Midnight never sleeps. See you next Wednesday.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #210

10 juni 2026 · 1 uur

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Opening with my own Rain, extended version. Teenage Mutants and Tonino come in next with Oedipus Rex on Tragedie, then VNDX with Fabio Salvati on Furrier. Mattia Saviolo's Mindframe and Simina Grigoriu's Frame Control both land on Drumcode, holding the spine of the first half. Funk D'Void and Pig&Dan link up on Cocoon for Overdose, Alex Lentini & STOMP BOXX drop Kraken on 8693 DCLTD, and Dok & Martin go underground with Sound of the Underground. Romain Say and Nelayan bring Transmission on Memoro, Audio State's Generator Room keeps it moving, and Simina Grigoriu returns with Coconut Milk on Drumcode. Closing with a Rhapsodie techno edit of Kelis' Milkshake into DJ Jordan's Melodic Punch.

Full tracklist and streaming: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Drop the timestamp of the moment that catches you in the comments.

Next Friday I'm on the Tomorrowland Store rooftop in Playa d'en Bossa with Lilly Palmer joining me. 19:00 to 23:00. If you're on the island, come through.

Midnight never sleeps. See you next Wednesday.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #209

3 juni 2026 · 1 uur

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Charles D opens with One Time For Your Mind on Truesoul, and Daxson comes in right behind with Beija on Arcane. Veerus and Mattia Saviolo bring Move Your Body on Drumcode, then YellowHeads team up with Pablo Say on I'll Never Leave You Alone.

Pan-Pot's Portals on Second State sits in the middle and shifts the room. Alex Lentini and STOMP BOXX take two slots on DCLTD, Can't Follow Me and Orbital Adventure, with Anna Sonic's Strobe between them. That pairing was deliberate, their sound has been on heavy rotation in the studio this month.

Slim Black returns with Mosher on Human, RHAPSODIE drops NO MORE DISGUISES, HIFEX lands on Sound Dissonance with The Room Is Dead. Then a Thomas Schumacher edit of Franco Smith's Stimulation on Electric Ballroom, Slam's Kuture Version on Soma, and Rob Robsen closes on DigDis with Turn My Body.

Full tracklist: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

More on the mix here: https://www.sebastiaanhooft.com/the-midnight-project-209/

Drop the timestamp of the moment that catches you in the comments. I read every one.

One more thing for the Ibiza Midnighters: Lilly Palmer is joining me at the Tomorrowland Store Ibiza Rooftop Sessions on June 19. Come up if you're on the island.

Same pulse, different cities. See you next Wednesday.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #208

27 mei 2026 · 1 uur 3 min

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Midnighters,

This one is for the gym at 6AM, the highway at midnight, the dancefloor at 3.

Slim Black and Mosher tear it open with Take Me Away. Walks in, owns the room. Sheik from Argentina hits back with Adrenaline, then Audio State out of Romania locks it down on Natura Viva Black.

YellowHeads bring fire in the Peak Mode extended mix on HILOMATIK. Sisko Electrofanatik turns Baby Doc's Twisted Silky into a weapon on Variety. Teenage Mutants land on TRAGEDIE, PAGODA with Ian Thaüer build the pressure, Mario Ochoa pushes through on Terminal M, Alex Lentini with STOMP BOXX go heavy on DCLTD.

Then Anna Reusch takes the room twice. Heartbeat on Electric Ballroom, The Pill on Voltaire Music. When something hits like this, you give it the floor.

System 97 closes the energy stretch with Breathe With Me. Daxson takes us out with Laser Beam on Arcane.

Full tracklist: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

More on the mix here: https://www.sebastiaanhooft.com/the-midnight-project-208/

Drop the timestamp of the moment that catches you in the comments. I read every one.

Same pulse, different cities. See you next Wednesday.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #207

20 mei 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, this one closes on something I've been waiting to share. My own Let's Go with Bruno Power and Laybe, in the Slim Black extended remix, out May 29th on Redesign Records. Lees meer

But first, the build to get there. Alex Stein and Victor Ruiz open with Core on Drumcode, exactly the statement I wanted up front. Michele Conte's Bay Baby on 23rd Century DGTL follows, then Martin Costas with Gabriel Gil on Drumcode, and Pablo Say's Repique on Truesoul.

Through the middle, Belocca with The Anahit on Mainground, MT93, and NACCHO on Set About Music, C-poch's Mind, and an Audio State remix of Pan-Pot's Funke on Second State.

The closing stretch runs Krzysiek Teper on Unrilis, Ozgun with Reaktive, Ramon Tapia, Astro on Tronic, and Nick Acid's German Damage. And then the Slim Black remix lands. Always something different when it comes back through someone else's hands.

Full tracklist and players here: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

There is a moment around the middle of this mix, you will know which one. Drop the timestamp in the comments on SoundCloud if it catches you. I read every one.

Same pulse, different cities. See you next Wednesday.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #206

13 mei 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, this one hits from the first bar. Lees meer

Green Velvet vs Meduza, Pablo Say on Truesoul, Drumcode double from Charles D with Weska and SCRIPT with OKAYVAL. Through the middle: Tao Andra, Dianthe, SAMDMA. Closing on Amber Broos and Nick Acid.

Full tracklist: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

More on the mix, the Rooftop opening night, and my catalog re-organisation: https://www.sebastiaanhooft.com/the-midnight-project-206/

Drop the timestamp of the moment that catches you in the comments. I read every one.Same pulse, different cities. See you next Wednesday.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #205

6 mei 2026 · 1 uur

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Midnighters, this one moves with intent. Lees meer

The set opens with Kasablanca and Township Rebellion's It's Chemical on MAHOOL, exactly the kind of statement we needed to start. Charlotte de Witte's Amor with CERES on KNTXT follows, and Karla Blum's The Only One on Arcane Music keeps the grip tight.

Through the middle: Adam Beyer with Mark Reeve on Drumcode, EDRDO's Innocence Is a Myth, Diego Amaro, and Paul Tognelli's Take Control on Mainground. Stephan Dodevsky's rework of Jeff Mills' The Bells lands at the halfway point, a classic for those of us who remember the original.

The closing stretch is where this one earns its place. Norvis and Anna May on Animarum, Demon Noise with Lautaro Ibañez, Amber Broos's Chicks, Alex Farell with MXGN on HEKATE, and Giorgia Angiuli's Sanamos Bailando. The set closes on Marie Vaunt and Deborah de Luca with Lalala, exactly the finish I wanted to share with you this week.

Full tracklist and players here: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Two days from now, the first Rooftop Session begins at the Tomorrowland Store Ibiza. Friday May 8, on the rooftop of Ibiza Gallery in Playa d'en Bossa, the start of twelve bi-weekly Friday nights across the season. If you're on the island, find me on the rooftop. If you're somewhere else this Friday, this set is what we'll be building toward.

There's a moment around the middle of this mix, you'll know which one. Drop the timestamp in the comments. I read every one.

Same pulse, different cities. See you next Wednesday.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #204: Eli Brown, Pan-Pot, Sam Wolfe, Monika Kruse

29 april 2026 · 1 uur

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Driving techno set with Eli Brown, Pan-Pot, Sam Wolfe, MATHAME, Monika Kruse, Belocca, and more, recorded on Ibiza for The Midnight Project podcast. Lees meer

Welcome back, Midnighters. Episode 204 leans into the harder end this week. Eli Brown's "NRG" sets the tone early, Pan-Pot bring "Pacific Dance" mid-set, and Monika Kruse closes it with the Patrik Berg remix of "Morgana." Two LUSU tracks in this one, including "The Great Reset" on TRAGEDIE - been hammering that one all month.

Drop the timestamp of the moment that hit hardest in the comments. Always read them.

TRACKLIST

00:00:00 Cubicore - Dust On The Ground (Extended Mix) [Catalystic Recordings]

00:04:56 Eli Brown - NRG (Original Mix) [Arcane Music]

00:08:57 Sam WOLFE - In My Heart

00:12:56 Miss Monique, Kapuchon, GLZ - Hot Sauce (Extended Mix) [AETERNA Records]

00:17:35 Harper Lake, Will Clarke, Christopher Coe - Dance On Water (Will Clarke Remix) [Awesome Soundwave]

00:22:46 MATHAME - YOGEN (Extended Mix) [MHA]

00:27:31 Pan-Pot, State Of House - Pacific Dance (Original Mix) [Second State Audio]

00:33:07 LUSU - The Great Reset (Original Mix) [TRAGEDIE]

00:37:27 Jody 6 - Cognitive Shift [DCLTD]

00:41:53 PAGANO - Perpetual Motion (Original Mix) [KISM Recordings]

00:47:08 LUSU - Lose Your Head (Extended Mix) [Arcane]

00:49:58 Monika Kruse - Morgana (Patrik Berg Remix) [Terminal M]

00:54:50 Belocca - Release The Monster [Mainground Music]

Full tracklist with download links: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/

ABOUT THE MIDNIGHT PROJECT

Weekly techno show by Sebastiaan Hooft. 60,000+ weekly listeners on DI.FM. Recorded in Ibiza.

Listen on DI.FM: https://di.fm/shows/the-midnight-project

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The Midnight Project #203: Charlotte de Witte, Chris Liebing, Jay Lumen

22 april 2026 · 1 uur

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Episode 203 is locked and loaded, and this one hits with a raw, driving energy from start to finish. I’ve been diving deep lately, and you can feel that in this selection. It’s all about momentum, tension, and those moments where the groove just takes over completely. No distractions, just pure connection through sound.

We kick things off with Jody 6 setting the tone on Ride This Groove, and from there it’s a steady climb. Karla Blum and Kaeno bring that hypnotic flow, while Arielle adds a sharp edge with Attention. Seboro flips the vibe into something more playful with Party At My House before Jay Lumen and Devid Dega push things into full force territory.

In the second half, Drunken Kong and Belocca keep the pressure high, leading into TOYZZ with a massive Earthquake moment. Then Pablo Say, David LeSal, and Viv Castle bring a groove-heavy shift before we dive into something truly special, Chris Liebing and Charlotte de Witte with Symphonie des Seins. That one speaks for itself.

Closing out with DJ Panda’s Enter Reality, we land, but not softly.This episode is packed with tracks that deserve your full attention. Make sure you dive into the full playlist here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

And if you want to stay fully locked into The Midnight Project, make sure you subscribe for updates and exclusive drops via https://www.sebastiaanhooft.com

Thanks for being part of this journey. Every week, you bring the energy right back to me.

See you in the next one.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #202

15 april 2026 · 1 uur

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Episode #202 is here, and this one dives straight into a deep, driving journey that kept me locked in from the very first second. There is a raw, hypnotic flow running through the entire set, one of those episodes where every track pulls you further into the night without letting go.

We open strong with Jody 6 - You Got Me, setting the tone before Emmanuel Miro’s Monochrome takes things into a more atmospheric space. From there, it is all about momentum. Sian and Sam WOLFE bring that edgy energy with Another Pill, and Sergio Marini’s Freaking adds a sharp twist that hits just right.

I have packed this episode with powerful selections. Westerby’s Human Expression and AIO and HNGT’s No Compromise really push that hypnotic groove forward, while Boy In Nature’s Cellular adds a deeper layer to the journey. Dj Perroz keeps things rolling with K.B.A., and Hybrasil alongside HYBRD deliver a standout moment with Way Back.

Thomas Schumacher and A.D.H.S. raise the intensity with Prometheus, and then you will recognize a reworked classic vibe as Green Velvet and Harvard Bass drop Lazer Beams in that Slim Black Festival Edit, always a weapon on the floor.

Closing the episode, Karla Blum’s Ahogar brings a darker edge before Krzysiek Teper’s Disco Volante wraps things up with pure driving energy.

This is one of those episodes you will want to replay, trust me.

Dive into the full tracklist here:

👉 www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv…ct/index.html

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your energy keeps The Midnight Project alive every single week.

Much love,

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #201

8 april 2026 · 1 uur

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Episode 201 is here, and this one hits with pure momentum from the very first beat. I went deep into driving rhythms and hypnotic layers this week, one of those journeys that keeps pulling you forward, track after track. No compromises, just raw energy designed for those late-night hours where everything locks in.

We kick things off with a powerful opener from Rein (NL), setting the tone instantly, and from there it’s a relentless ride. You’ll hear massive cuts from Anna Reusch, Viviana Casanova, and a heavy collaboration between Pan-Pot and Eli Brown that really pushes the intensity. Sisko Electrofanatik and Roberto Pagliaccia bring that groove, while Bouras keeps things tight and driving.

Mid-set, Monika Kruse gets a fresh twist with a Mark Reeve remix, and then a truly iconic moment: Jeff Mills’ The Bells reimagined for now. That transition hits different. From there, it’s all fire, Green Velvet and Harvard Bass remixed by Adam Beyer and Massano, plus Victor Ruiz and Alex Stein delivering pure power.

In the final stretch, Kaufmann (DE), Leblanc, and Chloe Martinez close the episode with attitude and edge, no slowing down, just forward motion all the way to the last second.

This episode is packed with standout tracks and serious heat throughout. Make sure you dive into the full tracklist and relive every moment here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for being part of this journey, Midnighters. Your energy fuels everything I do.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #200

1 april 2026 · 1 uur

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Episode 200… wow. What a milestone. This week’s Midnight Project is all about that raw, driving energy that’s been fueling dancefloors for years, but with a forward push into what’s next. I wanted this one to feel like a journey, starting deep, building tension, and then unleashing pure intensity as we celebrate this special moment together.

I’ve packed this episode with absolute power. From the timeless energy of Monika Kruse’s Latex to the hypnotic pull of Nicole Moudaber’s Black Silk, and the relentless drive of Space 92’s Dimension, this is one of those sets that just doesn’t let go. You’ll also hear massive collaborations like Chris Liebing and Charlotte de Witte with Symphonie des Seins, plus that explosive closing with Lilly Palmer and Space 92 on Vicious Chords.

There are so many standout moments in here, including that Radio Slave remix of Ralph Falcon’s Break You and the dark groove of Victor Ruiz’s Scorpio (HNGT Remix). This is exactly what The Midnight Project stands for: timeless sounds, forward-thinking energy, and tracks that hit you right in the chest.

Make sure you dive into the full tracklist and relive every moment here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for being part of this journey and for riding with me all the way to episode 200. This is just the beginning of the next chapter.

Much love,

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #199 — Sam Wolfe, Eli Brown, Pan-Pot

25 maart 2026 · 1 uur

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Episode 199 is here, and this one hits with pure late-night intensity from the very first kick. I built this set to keep you locked in that hypnotic zone, driving, emotional, and raw in all the right moments. It’s one of those journeys where time disappears, and the groove takes over completely.

We open strong with OZBEK and Zafer Atabey’s “Shake Off,” setting the tone before rolling into the deep, powerful energy of Belocca and Sisko Electrofanatik’s remix of “Ametista.” The momentum keeps building with serious heat from Eli Brown and Pan-Pot on “Coming In Heavy,” a track that absolutely slams on big systems.

There’s also a beautiful balance in this episode. Tracks like Sam WOLFE’s “My Instinct” and KASIA’s “Simulate” bring that hypnotic tension, while Jay Crusoe and KAŸ Wagner add groove and emotion to the mix. And then we close with something truly special, Push’s “Universal Nation” (BLR Remix). A legendary moment, reimagined for now.

As always, I’ve packed this episode with music I love, including some real standouts and must-play tracks that are lighting up dancefloors right now.

Want the full tracklist and to relive every moment?

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your energy keeps this project alive.

See you next week.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #198

18 maart 2026 · 1 uur

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Good morning Midnighters, Lees meer

Episode 198 is ready, and this one moves with serious momentum from the first minute. We start deep and driving with OZBEK and Zafer Atabey’s "Don’t Stop," then quickly move into the powerful "Echoes" by Belocca. From there, the energy keeps building, blending classic moments, fresh releases, and underground weapons that are built for late nights and long runs.

This episode also features my own track Transmitter, placed right where the pressure peaks and the groove locks in. It sits alongside legends and innovators like Laurent Garnier with the timeless Crispy Bacon, Pan-Pot, Teenage Mutants, Ben Sims, Enrico Sangiuliano, Gregor Tresher, and Lilly Palmer.

Toward the final stretch, we dive deeper with strong releases from Mutual Rytm, including Ribé and Roll Dann with Sub Terra and Yanamaste closing the episode with Evil. There’s also serious movement from artists like Chloe Martinez, Ian Storm, Zethar, and Ziete, bringing acid textures and hypnotic rhythms that keep the mix evolving from start to finish.

As always, The Midnight Project is about discovering new music and pushing the sound forward every single week. With the Ibiza season approaching and the Tomorrowland rooftop sessions getting closer, the inspiration is flowing strongly right now.

If you want the full tracklist and to revisit every track in this episode, head here: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for being part of this journey and for listening every week. Your support keeps this project moving forward.

Much love,

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #197

11 maart 2026 · 1 uur

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Episode 197 of The Midnight Project is here, and this one hits straight from the first second. I’m opening the show with my brand new track Atmos, and to celebrate the release, I’ve made it available as a free download for a few days on my SoundCloud. If you want to grab it, head over to https://soundcloud.com/sebastiaan-hooft while it’s still up.

From there, we dive deep into a powerful journey packed with driving energy and hypnotic grooves. Mario Ochoa brings serious tension with Forsaken, Pan-Pot delivers their unmistakable signature with Altered State, and METODI drops the wild Prince Igor On Steroids.

Victoria Engel keeps the momentum flowing before the massive collaboration between Chris Liebing and Charlotte de Witte, Symphonie des Seins, takes things to another level. You’ll also hear Amelie Lens with Falling Into Acid Dreams, a fierce moment from Paula van Klar with Calentura, and Tom Wax bringing pure rave spirit with The Rave Machine.

Spartaque, Danny Aion, and Pablo Say keep the pressure building before we close strong with Bart Skils & Weska on Drumcode and George Z calling everyone back to the dancefloor.

As always, this episode is packed with incredible artists pushing the sound forward, and I’m grateful to share these tracks with you every week.

Want the full tracklist and to revisit every track from this episode? Dive into the complete playlist here: https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for being part of this journey and for keeping the energy alive every week.

I see you, Midnighters.

Sebastiaan Hooft

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The Midnight Project #196

4 maart 2026 · 1 uur

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It’s Wednesday, 6 AM, and episode 196 of The Midnight Project is live. This week is about momentum, unity, and that shared pulse that connects us wherever you’re tuning in from. When you press play, you are stepping into a global circle of dedicated Midnighters who live and breathe this sound together.

We open strong with Pablo Say’s VIP on Truesoul, setting a deep and driving tone right from the first kick. Bart Skils and Weska lift the intensity with For The Music on Drumcode, a title that says everything about why we gather here every week.

Very early in the episode, you’ll hear something personal. Pablo Say and Anna Tur – My Life in my Private Edit. I reshaped this one especially for you. It is emotional, hypnotic, and built to pull us deeper into the journey as one.

Victor Ruiz and Moreira bring the heat with FREAK OUT on Arcane, while UMEK delivers pure energy with The World of Rave. There is a beautiful tension in Detune Prayer by IN-sane and a cosmic drive in Andromeda by Andres Koller and Lautaro Gabioud.

This week’s Classic of the Week is Twin Freaks by The Gateway Experience. This track has that timeless edge. It still feels dangerous, still feels fresh, and it reminds us where this underground spirit comes from. When it drops, you can feel the roots of the culture that shaped us.

In the final stretch, Aundreja’s Adrenaline pushes the pace higher, GP4S hits hard with The World Has Died, and Marie Vaunt closes the episode with a powerful triple on Arcane: Like a Fool, My Prada, and Never Gonna Stop. That closing sequence is relentless and unapologetic.

The Midnight Project airs every Wednesday at 6 AM and later connects with 60,000 listeners on DI.FM. And don’t forget, Saturday at 6 AM, the exclusive guest mix goes live on my channels. We keep building all week long.

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The Midnight Project #195

25 februari 2026 · 1 uur

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Episode 195 is here, and this one hits with pure drive from the very first kick. I built this week’s journey around control, tension, and release, that feeling when the groove locks in and you forget everything else around you. Whether you tuned in on Wednesday at 6 AM CET or caught it later on DI.FM with 60,000 global listeners, you know this one was made to move.

We open strong with Serioes, Legendaer, and Little Duracell’s Take Control (Return Fall Extended Remix), setting the tone with a deep but commanding pulse. Patrick Scuro, The Post Brothers, and The Enveloper keep the pressure high with Oldschool, while Zafer Atabey’s Unrest on EXTIMA brings that hypnotic tension I love to play with early in the set.

Crossbow and GIULIA (IT) take us inward with Someone in the Mirror before YellowHeads unleash Monochrome Dreams in Peak Mode, a serious moment on the dancefloor. Then UMEK drops Kappa One… and you already know that means business.

Mid-set, Salkantay’s Cross The Line and Nicolas Hoop with BCT’s Mental Focus push the groove into overdrive. Victor Ruiz and HNGT’s A New Day on 1001 Recordings lifts the energy beautifully, and Layton Giordani with Camden Cox on Destiny adds that emotional edge that keeps things human inside the machine.

The final stretch is where it gets special. Victor Ruiz and Moreira’s Every Day Arcane flows into Liberthorn’s Digital Dissociative, and then we flip it. L.A. Style’s James Brown is Dead in UMEK’s bootleg form is a nod to the roots, reimagined for now. Annie Hill closes Episode 195 with Legacy, and that title says it all.

This show is about pushing forward while respecting where we came from. New names, established legends, exclusive heat, all in one uninterrupted ride.

Midnighters, dive into the full tracklist and relive every transition here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

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The Midnight Project #194

18 februari 2026 · 1 uur

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Episode 194 is live, and this week is a true showcase of the artists driving the culture forward right now. Every Wednesday at 6 AM we connect across time zones, and I am proud of the names featured in this one.

We open with Adam Sellouk and Alex Kaspersky on Drumcode. Adam has been on a serious rise, appearing on major lineups worldwide and building a reputation that goes far beyond the studio. KASIA continues to establish herself as one of the strongest forces in the current wave of producers, and her collaboration with KAF3R reflects that growing international presence. Township Rebellion and Fab Massimo represent consistency at the highest level, with Township in particular remaining a staple across global festivals and clubs.

Zafer Atabey is another artist to watch closely. His work on EXTIMA shows how fast new names are stepping into the spotlight. And then there is UMEK. A true pillar of the scene. Decades deep and still leading from the front. His influence on generations of producers is undeniable.

Roddy Lima’s connection with Drumcode continues to strengthen his profile, while MIRA MIRA, VE/RA, and Paula van Klar are part of a powerful new generation claiming their space. It is important to me that The Midnight Project gives that platform to rising artists alongside established names.

Cherrymoon Trax and Thomas Schumacher represent history and legacy. Bringing that 1994 anthem back into rotation is about respect for where this culture began. Thomas has consistently remained relevant through evolution, and that longevity deserves recognition.

Return Fall and Chris Mantanz are building momentum, Shuhandz, NYMESYS, and Nicole Chen show how collaboration fuels growth, and Marie Vaunt continues her unstoppable climb with major international recognition. Closing with Storm and Juliet Fox connects two strong artistic identities, and Juliet remains one of the most respected names on global lineups.

This is what Episode 194 stands for. Esta…

The Midnight Project #193

11 februari 2026 · 1 uur

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Welcome back to The Midnight Project. This week’s episode kicks off a special run that’s very close to my heart. Dark, driving, and locked into a deep late-night flow, this one is all about momentum and trust in the groove.

I opened the show with "Ritmolicious," taken from a brand-new four-track EP that UMEK just sent me. This is the first track from that release, and I’ll be featuring the remaining three cuts across the next three episodes of The Midnight Project. No rush, no shortcuts. Each track gets its own moment and its own space exactly where it belongs.

Around that exclusive opener, the energy builds with powerful selections from Emmanuel Miro, Nikoretti, C-Poch, and Return Fall, followed by a timeless, remastered weapon from Monika Kruse and Voodooamt.

The second half of the show keeps the pressure high with music from Rich Coote, German Carrizo, ZEREN, Nico Banfi with Techmo, CHANCEKNOT, YellowHeads, and Ali James, carrying us through to the closing moments. This is what The Midnight Project is about.

Sharing new music directly from the artists, giving it room to breathe, and taking you along for the journey as it unfolds week by week.

You can find the full tracklist and follow along with this EP series right here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for tuning in, for listening closely, and for being part of this every Wednesday morning. I’ll see you next week at 6 AM for the next chapter.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #192

4 februari 2026 · 1 uur

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Episode 192 focuses on momentum and pressure. From the very first kick, this one locks into that late-night drive where groove, acid, and raw techno energy collide. I’ve been digging deep for this episode, blending brand-new heat with timeless attitude, all designed for those moments when the outside world fades, and the music takes over.

You’ll hear a powerful opener from Adam Beyer, GENESI and Aye Anne setting the tone straight away, followed by a tight flow of tracks from Luca Marchese and Teenage Mutants and a massive remix from Marco Faraone on Factory 93. Chris Liebing brings that unmistakable CLR tension, while Gregor Tresher’s Sleeping Giants gets a stunning Enrico Sangiuliano remix that really lifts the journey.

There’s also acid-fueled fire from Amber Broos, a futuristic edge from ADRIANNA, and a no-compromise closing statement with T78 and Mha Iri delivering exactly what the title promises. Every track in this episode has a reason to be here, tested, felt, and selected for that Midnight Project state of mind.

As always, the full track list is available. Dive into it, save your favorites, and support the artists by checking the complete playlist here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for being part of this journey and for tuning in every week. Your energy keeps this project moving forward. See you next Wednesday at 6 AM.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #191

28 januari 2026 · 1 uur

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Episode 191 of The Midnight Project is live.

As this one goes out, I am almost home. I am on the ferry from Barcelona to Ibiza, somewhere between the mainland and the island, while the show launches and connects us all at the same time. Different locations, same moment, same frequency.

If you want to dive straight into the music and see what is played in this episode, the full tracklist is already waiting for you here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

This week you will hear music from artists like Mark Reeve, Luca Marchese, Teenage Mutants, Belocca, Pig&Dan, and Felix Reichelt, alongside many others shaping the sound right now. The Classic of the Week comes from UMEK, a reminder of how certain records stay timeless and continue to connect generations.

After all the Italian pasta and bread in France, I am officially craving a reset. If any of you have strong vegan ramen recipes, the kind you actually cook and come back to, send them my way. I trust your taste.

When I am back, I am locking myself in the studio to finish six new tracks for my Tomorrowland 2026 residency. That next chapter is already taking shape, and I am looking forward to sharing more when the time is right.

That is what this project is about. Music bringing us together, week after week, no matter where we are in the world. Episode 191 is a straight selection. No distractions, just the flow of the show and the artists behind it. Let it run, let it breathe, and make it part of your Wednesday ritual.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for showing up every single week. Your energy travels further than you know.

See you next Wednesday at 6 AM.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #190

21 januari 2026 · 1 uur

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This episode is all about pressure, drive, and forward motion. A focused journey where every transition is built to keep the energy moving and the tension alive. No distractions, just a locked groove from start to finish that stays true to the core of the sound.

We open with my own Transmitter to set the tone, and right now that track is available as a free download for now. If you want to grab it, head straight here:

https://soundcloud.com/sebastiaan-hooft/transmitter-original-mix-free-dl

From there we dive into serious momentum with Space 92 and Mark Reeve bringing power early on. The flow deepens with strong selections from Ivox Garcia, Sheik (AR) & Easy Toys, and Giancarlo Di Chiara, before lifting into rave territory with the Teenage Mutants remix.

The pressure keeps building with Fabio Salvati, Lautaro Ibañez, and Yuuta driving things forward. Patrik Widmer and Matteo Vitanza raise the intensity in the final stretch, leading into a massive late moment from Charlotte de Witte. GENESI closes Episode 190 with a relentless finish that stays with you.

You can find the full tracklist and explore every record from this episode right here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for tuning in, supporting the show, and keeping this movement alive week after week. Your energy means everything.

Stay locked, stay connected, and I will catch you in the next transmission.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #189

14 januari 2026 · 1 uur

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It’s Wednesday and Episode 189 of The Midnight Project is out now. This one is all about momentum and atmosphere. Deep pressure, rolling grooves, and that slow-burning intensity that keeps you locked in from start to finish.

I open the show with Expanse by GENESI on Arcane, setting the mood instantly. From there it keeps evolving with driving selections by Giancarlo Di Chiara, Matteo Vitanza, Nikoretti, and the timeless Player Three remaster. Heavy underground energy comes in with Demon Noise and Zafer Atabey, followed by hypnotic movement from Enveak and Mazdem, plus raw attitude from Momola and Estora. Marie Vaunt brings serious fire on Arcane, Rob Robsen and Paula van Klar with Spartaque push the pressure higher, and Thomas T. takes things into darker territory.

Big shout out to Bruno Power. Bruno is a world on its own. That Opus bootleg landing in my DM made my Sunday night, and closing the show with it just felt right.

Dive into the full tracklist and support the artists here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for being part of this journey every single week. Your energy keeps The Midnight Project alive.

See you in the night,

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #188

7 januari 2026 · 1 uur

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This week’s episode of The Midnight Project hits differently. Pure drive, no distractions, and a profound opening statement to set the tone for the whole journey. From the first beat, this one is built for big systems and that shared moment when the energy locks in.

I’m excited to say I’ve secured a very special festival edition of Adam Beyer’s brand-new track, and you’re hearing it right here. This version is made to explode in front of massive crowds, and opening the show with it felt like the only right move. From there, the pressure stays on with heavy hitters and forward-thinking cuts from Twins Project, Tini Gessler, Kate Hex, and a strong run of Arcane releases that keep the momentum rolling.

The middle of the mix dives deep with A.D.H.S. & Jose Bonetto and Teenage Mutants alongside Technicism, before pushing into raw, driving territory with Anna Reusch and a standout Robert Hood remix for FJAAK. I closed things out with DJ Rush and Deas, because sometimes you need that final punch to seal the deal.

This episode is all about movement, tension, and that unmistakable festival-ready energy, even when you’re listening in the dark.

You’ll find the complete tracklist waiting for you here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for being part of The Midnight Project and for supporting the music every single week.

See you next Wednesday,

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #187

31 december 2025 · 1 uur

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Episode 187 of The Midnight Project hits different. This is a high speed mix, released on the final Wednesday of 2025, and it is packed with momentum from start to finish. No slowing down, no looking back, just pure drive as we close the year together.

This episode brings together some of the most streamed techno of 2025 alongside fresh cuts and exclusives. From Ailen DC opening the door to an alternate universe, to Eli Brown, Adrianna, Bart Skils with Heerhorst, and the unmistakable pull of Adam Beyer and HNTR, the energy stays locked in. Arcane makes a huge mark throughout the mix with tracks from Miane, Matt Guy, TigerBlind, Nelayan, and Marie Vaunt, shaping a sound that defined the year.

There is a personal thread running through this one as well. You will hear my remix of Raving Adventure by Horatio and Pagano, plus my extended remix of Chrome by bismark and Sygma, both built for speed, tension, and late night intensity. Space 92 hits hard twice, Joyhauser and Drunken Kong keep it raw, and the closing moments feel like a final statement before the year flips.

Dive into the full tracklist and relive the journey right here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for making 2025 such a powerful year for this project. Your support means everything. Let’s take this energy straight into what is next.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #186

24 december 2025 · 1 uur

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Episode 186 is locked and loaded, and this one hits with a deep, driving flow from the very first minute. I shaped this episode as a proper late-night journey. Hypnotic, raw, and constantly moving forward. No fillers, just pure energy built for the dark hours and long rides.

We open with Alex Ocampo setting the tone with Archean, pulling you straight into that underground mindset. From there, the pressure keeps building with Sisko Electrofanatik, Hollen, and Karla Blum, before Oscar Sanchez and A.Paul push the momentum even further. Kulage and Melvin Spix bring that gritty rave edge, while ADRIANNA and Shoal keep things tense and rolling.

There is a massive moment with KAS:ST’s 2084 in the Space 92 remix, a real hands-in-the-air underground weapon, followed by Procombo’s relentless groove. Monika Kruse and Adam Beyer take us back with a timeless remix, and I close the episode with my own track, Madrid, straight from Redesign Records, to seal the journey.

As always, the full tracklist is waiting for you. Dive into it, save your favorites, and support the artists keeping this scene alive:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thank you for being here every week, for listening loud, and for keeping The Midnight Project moving forward. I will see you next Wednesday at 6 AM.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #185

17 december 2025 · 1 uur

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Sebastiaan here, welcome back to another high-voltage ride with The Midnight Project.

Episode 185 is built for pure momentum. Driving grooves, big hooks, and that straight-to-the-dancefloor energy from the first kick to the final drop.

We kick things off with Oscar L x Charles D – Lift Me Up on Drumcode, then go deeper into the shadows with Teenage Mutants x Tocadisco – In the Dark. Drunken Kong brings the grit with Give It To Me, and Tao Andra keeps it locked in with Unity. From there, it is pressure all the way: Belocca – Burn Me Down, the wild Eli Brown x HNTR link-up gImmE gImmE (feat. Rome Fortune), and that massive Victor Ruiz x Ignacio Arfeli – Ascend moment. The second half stays ruthless with Manta Rey – Dancefloor Command, Anna Reusch – Bass Down Low, Nicole Moudaber x Zlata – Report to the Dancefloor, Audio State & Melvin Spix – Departure, and Pan-Pot – Kaltstrom, before we close into the unknown with Akona – Outworld.

Key artists featured this week

Oscar L, Charles D, Teenage Mutants, Tocadisco, Drunken Kong, Tao Andra, Belocca, Eli Brown, HNTR, Victor Ruiz, Ignacio Arfeli, Manta Rey, Anna Reusch, Nicole Moudaber, Zlata, Audio State, Melvin Spix, Pan-Pot, Akona.

Hit the full playlist here and support the show by running it up, Midnighters

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thanks for being here every week. Turn it up, keep it moving, and I will catch you on the next episode.

Sebastiaan

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Sebastiaan Hooft at Ibiza Techno Sessions | 12 December 2025 - Techno Live Sets

13 december 2025 · 2 uur 21 min

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This episode of Underground Frequencies: Live Techno Sets features a live end-of-year techno recording by Sebastiaan Hooft, captured in Ibiza for a private audience. Lees meer

The set runs for over two hours and presents a deep, hypnotic, and driving techno journey, performed as one continuous flow in an intimate setting.

Recorded during a private end-of-year gathering, the mix reflects a focused atmosphere, long transitions, and carefully built energy, staying true to the spirit of underground techno.

This recording captures a moment in Ibiza’s underground scene where music, space, and audience come together away from the spotlight.

Ideal for listeners who appreciate extended techno sets, private club-style recordings, and immersive late-night sounds.

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The Midnight Project #184

10 december 2025 · 1 uur

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Welcome to episode 184 of The Midnight Project. This is another Drumcode heavy episode, packed with momentum, raw energy, and tracks that hit right where they should.

We start strong with Mark Reeve and LUSU setting the tone, followed by heavy hitters from Belocca, Kaufmann, and Nicolas Taboada. The Drumcode fire keeps burning with Mattia Saviolo, JackRock, and METODI, all delivering that signature drive we live for.

Tobin Delroy’s remix by Nick Schwenderling adds a unique twist, while Joyhauser brings the bass pressure. Ida Engberg’s Radiate brings a more profound moment before Acina closes the episode with hard techno I Call You.

Also, I’m excited to share that my residency for Tomorrowland 2026 is confirmed. Come to Ibiza for the rooftop sessions—we're taking the vibe even higher.

Check the full playlist here:

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thanks for being here. See you next week.

Sebastiaan

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The Midnight Project #183

3 december 2025 · 1 uur

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Episode 183 is overflowing with pure fire. This week, Drumcode takes center stage. It’s one of those rare episodes where the label’s presence is undeniable, driving the energy and shaping the pulse of the entire hour.

We kick off with AdamK x Vikthor ft. MC Stretch and their commanding “Silence + The Sound,” setting the tone for a Drumcode-heavy journey featuring Enzo Monza, Alex Stein, A.D.H.S., HOF, and a killer close from HI-LO with “NYC TO AMSTERDAM.” And of course, Adam Beyer himself delivers with “We Don’t Say Please,” a track that hits with authority.

But it’s not just about Drumcode, there are key moments outside the label that balance the set: Shay De Castro’s “Go Insane” on Set About Music brings tension, and the Drumsauw remix of “Algorhythm” by Derek Ryan & ManyNames goes dark and deep.

One standout flashback: Cosmic Gate’s “Exploration Of Space.” Timeless, and still so effective.

This episode is for the real heads, loaded with exclusives, crafted for movement, and meant to be played loud.

👉 https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html

Thanks for tuning in every week. Let’s keep this movement alive.

With love and focus,

Sebastiaan

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