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Mental Destination presented by DJ Panda 
Your Weekly Electronic Music Roundup

#MD265 30th May 2025

#MD265 Playlist: 

1. Avis Vox - Don't Lose Your Mind (Extended Mix)[Kalt Skin]
2. Audio State (RO), Darren Irvine, JSMN - Dream Sequence (Original Mix)[Extima]
3. Teenage Mutants, NoNameLeft - Can't Stop (Original Mix)[Tragedie]
4. Newest, Murch - Memories (Original Mix)[Enter Audio]
5. Gerard H - Frenetic (Extended Mix)[Dark Fiend Records]
6. Metodi Hristov, Kos:mo, Sylvie Miles - Shift (Original Mix)[Set About]
7. The Second Wave - The Call (Extended Mix)[Modular States]
8. Lowshape - Connector (Extended Mix)[Gain]
9. RooneyNasr - Obscure Ocean (Original Mix)[Nova Collective]
10. Bouras - Adrenaline (Extended Mix)[Alaula]
11. ADRIANNA, Lauren Nicole - Ascension (Original Mix)[We Are The Brave]
12. Folual - Temptation (Extended Mix)[Apogee Music]
13. James D - Activated (Original Mix)[Reload Black]
14. Frank Leder - Peaked Anthem (Original Mix)[Shodan Rec]
15. Martin Romero, Gabriel Sebastian - Es Personal (Original Mix)[IAMT]
16. Hernan Tapia - Sunset (Original Mix)[Animarum]
17. Mari Ferrari - Driving In Berlin (Extended Mix)[Please Reboot]
18. Eftihios- Eclipse Of Babylon (Extended Mix)[Nocturnal Knight]
19. Mark Sherry - Rave Is Life [We Play It Loud] (Extended Mix)[Outburst]
20. Ramsey Westwood, Kimiajid - Bring The Techno (Extended Mix)[SubHarmony]
21. Robert Da Capo - Omen (Filth & Pleasure Remix)[Gain]
22. Marie Vaunt & Mha Iri - Out of Time (Extended Mix)[Kurai Rec]
23. The Rocketman - Papi (Extended Mix)[XTTC]
24. Riot Ten -  I Hate Edm (Riot Ten x RAVEPUNK9000 VIP)[THRIVE MUSIC]
25. Rudeejay, Da Brozz, EDMMARO - Raver’s Lullaby (Extended Mix)[Dancing Dead]
26. TAJ (AUS) - Bumpy Night (Original Mix)[Big Punch Rec]

Mental Destination presented by DJ Panda Episode #MD265

Hey Midnighters,

Welcome to The Midnight Project. This is our space. A weekly moment to connect through music, recharge our energy, and celebrate the global techno community we’re building together.

This week’s episode is packed with momentum and intention. I’ve curated a complete set of exclusive tracks from artists who are driving the sound forward. Adam Beyer and Chris Avantgarde lead the charge, with standout contributions from Celic, Karla Blum, VE/RA, and many more. Every track has a purpose, and every transition pushes the story ahead.

A big shoutout to Slim Black for Saturday’s guest mix. He lit it up with a set that captured everything The Midnight Project stands for: pure energy, deep focus, and that late-night magic we all live for.

Midnighters, the movement is growing. Track by track, beat by beat. Dive into the full tracklist, share the love, and let’s keep pushing this forward together.

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

Thank you for being part of this
See you next week
Sebastiaan


Tracklist

The Midnight Project #158

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Mental Destination presented by DJ Panda 
Your Weekly Club Electronic Music Roundup

#MD270 Playlist: 

1. Torsten Kanzler - Destination (Original Mix)[Kickfire]
2. Benja Henley - Reprimand (Original Mix)[Invicta]
3. RooneyNasr - All I Can See (Original Mix)[Iboga Rec]
4. LazyKid - Jakku (Original Mix)[Replicate]
5. RAYO (ITA) - Rebel (Original Mix)[Orange]
6. Pomella ft. SoulPacifica - Aphrodite (Extended Mix)[Codex]
7. Celic & Anna May - Awakening Beat (Original Mix)[Modular States]
8. Mike V3rink.- Fooling In to Your Eyes (Original Mix)[Future Techno]
9. Gerard H - The Void (Original Mix)[Dark Fiend Rec]
10. Chloé Martinez - Operacid (Original Mix)[Sound Dissonance]
11. Zenith - Ctrl (Original Mix)[IAMT]
12. Gerard H - Cosmic Tide (Extended Mix)[Animarum]
13. Jody 6 - Follow Your Heart (Original Mix)[Memoro]
14. Patrick Scuro, VNES, SAMDMA - Acid Train (Extended Mix)[Animarum]
15. Discordia, Homura - Change (Original Mix)[Set About]
16. Bouras - Aurora (Extended Mix)[Alaula]
17. David Forbes - Stingray (Extended Mix)[Who’s afraid of 138!?]
18. DJ PANDA - ACID FEELING (Extended Mix)[Autektone]
19. Argy (UK) & Will Rees - The Feelin' (Extended Mix)[Outburst]
20. Allen Watts - Timewarp (Extended Mix)[High Voltage]
21. Nick Acid - The Sound of Acid (Extended Mix)[Kurai Rec]
22. Dark Sherry - Dance With Me (Extended Mix)[Techburst] 
23. Marie Vaunt - That Acid (Extended Mix)[XTTC]
24. Schroomp - Move to the Rhythm (Original Mix)[Affenkäfig Red]
25. Stivi-B - Sex Pills (Original Mix)[DSR Digital]

Mental Destination presented by DJ Panda Episode #MD270

The YellowHeads & HLGRMS - Freed From Desire

Mental Destination presented by DJ Panda 
Your Weekly Club Electronic Music Roundup

#MD271 Playlist: 

1. Carlos Martz, Fanu Vga - Kibou (Original Mix)[Future Techno]
2. Candela Nuzzolese - Lucy (Incl. Agustin Lo La Remix)[Redlof Rec]
3. Dropa - On My Mind (Original Mix)[New Code]
4. Patrick Scuro, Da Fokin - Soul of Acid (Extended Mix)[Animarum]
5. Mindslash - Fading Away (Original Mix)[Technography]
6. Christian Fischer, DJ Murphy, Deckmonsters - Space Travel (Extended Mix)[Definition Rec]
7. Benja Millan, ROLO. - Greys (Original Mix)[IAMT Red]
8. Lozaanso - Dark Vibrations (Extended Mix)[Alaula]
9. Haliam Nolse - MSVE (Original Mix)[Replicate]
10. HI-LO, Tai Woffinden - The Orange Theme (Extended Mix)[Hilomatik]
11. Mike Beck (Usa) - Keep Rising (Original Mix)[Blacksnake]
12. Luca Morris - Inside the Body (OZBEK Remix)[Extima]
13. Patrick Branch - Kraken (Rave Mix)[IAMT]
14. Nicole Moudaber - AI Love You (Extended Mix)[Arcane]
15. Mazdem, Enveak - Make U Move (Original Mix)[Codex]
16. Nicole Lovera - Fuck It (Original Mix)[Gain]
17. Marie Vaunt - Hakanai (Extended Mix)[Kurai Rec]
18. JAN DE VICE & Atropate - Rave Revolution (Extended Mix)[Nocturnal Knight Fusion]
19. Brynx - The Rave (Extended Mix)[Sub Harmony]
20. B Jones & Tensteps - Enter The Rave (Extended Mix)[ARRYBA MUSIC]
21. Ravekings - Insane (Extended Mix)[Chapter Eight]
22. Comacode - I Can Hear You (Original Mix)[Hyper Reality] 
23. Cenk Basaran - Keep It Up (Original Mix)[Sonaxx Rec]
24. Schroomp - Distorted Reality (Original Mix)[Dreizehn Schallplatt]
25. Angerfist, CARV - Shot To The Brain (Extended Mix)[Filth On Acid]

Mental Destination presented by DJ Panda Episode #MD271

🌊 Aetherial State feat. Orion Venn – Tidal Echoes
An emotional wave of atmospheric trance and melodic depth — Tidal Echoes immerses you in shimmering synths, ambient textures, and a hauntingly beautiful vocal from Orion Venn. A journey through sound that captures the ebb and flow of memory, energy, and pure emotion.

🔮 Let the echoes pull you in.

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Aetherial State feat. Orion Venn – Tidal Echoes

Animarum Black Podcast 051 – Andriiic
Out now – driving, ravy, hard & trancy.
A full-power journey from underground techno to peak-time pressure.
Andriiic blends hypnotic grooves with raw energy – no compromises.

Tracklist:

01 – Andriiic – F.L.D.R. (Original Mix)
02 – Adam Beyer, Eli Brown – Living in the Moment (Original Mix)
03 – Ghoul (ZA), SAMDMA – Gift Of Life (Roger Lavelle Extended Remix)
04 – Bastet – Bangarang (Original Mix)
05 – Timmo – Salty (Extended Mix)
06 – Milio Ruando – Ride With Me (Original Mix)
07 – Mari Ferrari – Co2 (Original Mix)
08 – Avao, Mha Iri – Elements of Dance (Original Mix)
09 – Avao – Text Me (AVAO 2025 Extended Remix)
10 – David Forbes – Techno Is My Only Drug (Extended Mix)
11 – Felix Reichelt – Verwinkelt (Spartaque Remix)
12 – Andriiic – This is who I’m (Extended Mix)
13 – KAS:ST – DGAF (Extended Mix)
14 – Avao – Out Of My Mind (Extended Mix)
15 – Andriiic ft. Benjamin Torres – ID (Extended)
16 – Andriiic – Another Dimension (Extended)

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ABLK051 - Andriiic

Mental Destination presented by DJ Panda 
Your Weekly Club Electronic Music Roundup

18th July 2025

#MD272 Playlist: 

1. Piero Dp - Ground Loop (Original Mix)[Infekted]
2. Katerino - Why Now (Original Mix)[Replicate Rec]
3. Gerard H - Hypnosis (Original Mix)[Orange]
4. Moores - Atitlan (Original Mix)[Animarum]
5. Belocca - Magyar (Extended Mix)[Mainground]
6. Fach & Silvertone (US) - Obsession (Extended Mix)[Modular States]
7. Ivan (BG) - Whatever You Like (Original Mix)[IAMT]
8. Igniacio Arfeli, DI SUN - Fasten Seatbelt (Original Mix)[Set About]
9. Roger Lavelle, SAMDMA - Absorb (Extended Mix)[Codex]
10. Adan Mor - Mantra (Original Mix)[Reload Black]
11. LEVT, Tommahawk - Blaze (Original Mix)[Coeur]
12. Pleasurekraft, Brennen Grey - 1 Jump (Original Mix)[Kraftek]
13. Uto Karem - Unscene (Original Mix)[Agile Rec]
14. Dj Panda - RE-Xodus (Original Mix)[Reload Rec]
15. Bouras, Patrick Scuro - Echoes of Eternity (Extended Mix)[Animarum]
16. Martin Romero, Gaston Raze - Midnight Pulse (Extended Mix)[Kurai Rec]
17. Paul Van Dyk - Power (The Official Nature One Anthem 2025)[Vantec]
18. Dan Harrison - TT (Extended Mix)[No Remorse]
19. Ola Roström - Fusion (Original Mix)[Reload Rec]
20. Maddix, Space 92 - Rolling (Extended Mix)[Extatic]
21. Aviell, Alternoize Dj -El futuro (Original Mix)[Extima]
22. Gerrit X - Nation Zero (Extended Mix)[Animarum] 
23. Indecent Noise - Crunch (Extended Mix)[Mental Asylum]
24. VAI - Black Cat (Original Mix)[Rave Alert]
25. Alex Di Stefano - Quantum Mirage (Extended Mix)[Outburst]

Mental Destination presented by DJ Panda Episode #MD272

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ERMANNO MAINARDI aka DJ PANDA
DJ Panda’s career began over 30 years ago as a DJ and record producer. His music appeals to every generation, from 16 to 50-year-olds, and he has become a true evergreen artist.

During the 1990s, he kept people dancing both across Italy and internationally. Not only was he a DJ in some of the most renowned clubs along the Riviera Romagnola, such as Cellophane, Gheodrome, Ecu, Embassy, Altromondo, Cocorico, Baia Imperiale, and others, but he also made a name for himself as a producer with hit records like It’s a Dream, Dreaming of Fantasy, and the globally best-known My Dimension. This track reached 63rd place in the Billboard Top 100 European chart and was also featured in Music & Media. Was born a collaboration in 1996 with ITALIA NETWORK, a national radio station where MasterQuick went on air daily.

He has performed at many European events, including the Street Parade in Zurich and the Love Parade in Berlin.

In the early 2000s, he played throughout the Emilia-Romagna hinterland in clubs such as Cap Creus, FedExx (formerly Teatriz), J & J, Hobby One, Ruvido, and Villa delle Rose, supporting a musical genre that, during those years, revolved around progressive house. Although he took a brief break from techno/trance, those genres have always been a part of his musical journey.

From 2010 onwards, DJ Panda returned to the forefront, just as he had in the 90s, making a significant impact. He participated in numerous parties and festivals both in Italy and abroad, from Hamburg’s TUNNEL Club to Zurich’s Street Parade, from Brescia’s NUMBER ONE to a fantastic collaboration with RADIO COMPANY at Energia '90 and the 90 Festivals.

In 2013, the well-established duo DJ Panda & Ricci was formed. They performed both together and individually at major events, including the Memorabilia tour at Cocoricò and several events organised by Radio Company, where they achieved great success.

DJ Panda has consistently appeared at Italy’s most important festivals and events, such as Genesis, Holi Dance Festival, and Memorabilia Cocoricò. In 2017, he returned to production with the single Look at the World, and together with Dogz & Pigz, he released a remix of the famous My Dimension in 2019. At the end of that year, he launched a new version of his most iconic hit, It’s a Dream 2k19, signed by Dr. Peacock & DJ Panda — a true uptempo track!

He has also been working on many new productions within the Progressive Trance scene, signed under DJ Panda & AxelPolo.

In recent times, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, he has launched numerous virtual initiatives, the most notable being “All in Raving,” broadcast live on Radio Sunshine Live across all social platforms.

In recent years, when everything came to a standstill, DJ Panda and his music continued to fill the space by creating a programme called Mental Destination.
Mental Destination was born out of the need to bring together the best techno and trance music from the international scene, regardless of genre distinctions, thus creating a perfect harmony that exudes great energy. Melodic Techno, Uplifting Trance, Tech Trance, and Vocal Trance tracks, alongside Hard Trance, are expertly selected and mixed by DJ Panda. Each week, the latest releases are showcased, along with unreleased promotional articles on the musical genres covered. Today, Mental Destination has reached and surpassed 200 episodes.
The moment of infusion arrives... that is, when the music of Mental Destination meets the poetry and verses of Countess Pinina Garavaglia, giving life to Infusion Power.
Thanks to this collaboration, the Live Book titled Per Sempre Giovani has been published, in which the Countess shares anecdotes, encounters, and poems. Included within the book are the musical productions mentioned, accessible via QR code to accompany the reading.
In this context, we must also remember the new productions signed by DJ Panda, released between 2020 and 2022, such as Texture on Redux138 Records, Tensing and Back To the Future on State Control Records, among others—all available on the main digital platforms.
Finally, the time has come to return to live performances—no more streaming! Exciting dates are on the horizon, starting with the eagerly awaited Retro Active Rave 90 Festival, organised by Radio Sunshine Live in Mannheim, Germany, which drew over 7,000 attendees. Then, it's back to Ibiza for the HYBRID evenings at Es Paradis in Sant Antonio.
In Italy, the Gatto and La Volpe Reunion events are making a comeback, along with Duplè in Aulla (SP), the historic all-black disco. And not to forget Italy’s premier festival: MONSTERLAND, a Halloween event expecting around 30,000 revellers.
New productions signed by DJ Panda are also on the way, promising a 2024 full of exciting novelties.
Among the most recent releases is the first of the year, MYSLF, by DJ Panda & AxelPolo, released on Dim3nsion’s new label. AxelPolo is a Spanish artist and producer from Armin Van Buuren’s team. In February, on the Canadian techno label Red Channel, DJ Panda teamed up with Roy Navas for Wake Me Up, a solid techno club track.
In April, there’s a double release: Xolution on Future Techno and Milleluci on Repliate, both by DJ Panda.
There are plenty of events lined up, from Techno 90 at Madam in Ferrara to Technolab611 at Galleria n8 in Imola. After the season wraps up at Duplè in Aulla, it’s off to Ibiza for the Mental Destination night at Dunes in Playa d’en Bossa.
And finally, back in Riccione with the We Are Techno evening at the historic Byblos disco.
In the meantime, two new super productions by DJ Panda have been released, and they quickly begin to enjoy success on both digital platforms and dancefloors... DJ Panda - Xtill on Autektone, which is an energetic trance mainfloor track, while We'll Go Back can be described as a true trance anthem... It’s off again to Ibiza for the Mental Destination night at the Dunes in Playa d’en Bossa... and the Mental Destination Radio Show airs every Saturday night at midnight on RADIO STUDIO PIU IBIZA FM 102.
August sees the release of the new single GOOD LOOKING on the Nonostate label, while Reunion returns to Riccione with the one-night event Riccione ’90. Ready to celebrate in Rome the 30th anniversary of one of the most iconic clubs in the capital, Club06.
Here comes the new remix of It’s A Dream on the Autektone label, this time signed by T78 & Don Paolo RMX 2024... a real hit! Presented and played by everyone in Amsterdam at ADE 2024, from Maddix to Ottaviani to T78 himself, to name but a few.
It’s back to Italy for a Halloween festival signed Monsterland, which this time exceeds the 35,000 attendance mark. The surprises for 2025 are ready. The radio show Mental Destination goes into weekly rotation on the new RIN Italia Network, while DJ Panda shares the console in the Spirit of Trance evening with ViniVici — a true success.

Mental Destination presented by DJ Panda Episode #MD270

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