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Live recording of my set from Techworld @ Miscellania from 7-10pm on Sunday 13 March 22. Had an absolute blast :') Thank you Miscellania & Techworld crew for bringing us this special party & to all the dancers!!! <3

Hope you enjoy listening xx

Live @ Techworld ♡

Recording of Shanti Celeste's set at Dekmantel Festival 2023.

Dekmantel Festival 2023

Shanti Celeste at Dekmantel Festival 2023

Not only is @theokottis joining our podcast series this week, but early next month he will join the label family too. His new Lighthouse EP is a perfect encapsulation of the Scotsman's style - house, techno and electro fusions with a knowing nod to the 90s and plenty of both physical and emotional impact. It's his first work since a "self-imposed creative reset" and comes after previous outings on the likes of Permanent Vacation and DGTL that have established the Space Dust label and party founder as someone who is as effective as he is unpretentious whether making or playing records.

His mix for us is inspired by recent gigs and is made up of tracks that were particularly well-received by the crowds. It's two hours of slick selections cross the house, techno and electro spectrum so, says Theo, "there's something for everyone to dance their way into 2024." And he's not wrong: this is exactly the sort of impossibly groovy soundtrack you want to warm you up and get you going with just the right balance between head and heel.

Dekmantel Podcast 

Dekmantel Podcast 451 - Theo Kottis

This is Part 2 of my Mystery of the Motherbeat series of DJ mixes. I’ve wanted to record this mix for a long time as a follow-up to my 2018 mix by the same name. Both are a fusion of styles used to build a psychedelic hypnotic soundscape for deep listening and personal synchronization with the heart of Motherbeat. No big hands in the air moments to speak of here, just deep mixing and some of the most beautiful records in my collection. My Journal of the Motherbeat Substack explores the selections and intentions behind this 2 hour and 19 minute mix: https://journalofthemotherbeat.substack.com/p/notes-on-a-dj-mix. The track list is below.

1. LaTour - Blue (XX Records, 1992)
2. @geotaguchi - Deep Blue  (Coymix, 2023) 
3. Caldera - 30 Friends (Freude Am Tanzen, 2022)
4. Y.M.C. - Subway (Yoshitoshi Recordings, 1998) 
5. Brian Tanseau - Relativity (Carl Craig Urban Affair Dub, 1993)
6. @satoshi_tomiie - Un Peu (Abstract Architecture, 2023)
7. @edmondsonandon - On & On (Lissoms, 2023) 
8. Cris. P - Lemon (Psy Section, 2021)
9. @dreamcycleuk - All the Things (Idle Hands, 2021) 
10. Yaw Evans - Only Spirit (GD4YA, 2022) 
11. Todd Edwards - Winter Behavior (i Records, 1995)
12. Toka Project - One Day (Filter Flow, 1999)
13. Brian Eno - Fractal Zoom  (Mary’s Birthday Mix) (Opal Records, 1992)
14. Thurlow Joyce - Varial (NAFF, 2023)
15. Hoodwink  - Trip From The Hip (Mute, 1997)
16. The Heavyweight Kru  =  The Drea-mm (Not On Label, 1999)
17. @perkopair - Prang (Numbers, 2023)
18. Way Out West - The Gift (album version) (Deconstruction, 1997)
19. Anunaku @gu_tsvi - Celeste (WHYT, 2023)
20. Head High - Break Away (Power House, 2023)
21. Kenny Dope - Tom Beat (Dopewax, 2005)
22. S.R. - Dosemeter (Ruffset Records, 2022)
23. Knopha - Corundrum (Mood Hut, 2023)
24. Molen - Molecular Machine (Flight Mode, 2023)
25. Satoshi Tomiie - Proody-106 (Phonogramme, 2023)
26. DJ Tonka - Radical Noise (Force Inc., 1995)
27. Ruffneck Revival - My Knight VI (Not on Label, 1999)
28. Ruffneck Revival - My Knight VII (Not on Label, 1999)
29. Transformer 2  - Fruit of Love (Profile, 1992)
30. American Freedom Train - Cab Ride (Soundbird, 1975)
31. Way Out West  - Earth (Deconstruction, 1997)

Eris Drew’s Mystery of the Motherbeat Part 2

Slather on your sunscreen because @theokottis gives us the soundtrack of a neverending summer! Lightfooted but stomping in a nappy, melodically-charged way, shifting seamlessly between different genres creating an effective whole as a result. He snuck in a favorite track that is yet to be released this summer!

Theo Kottis...IsBurning #148

Multisexual Mix #19 Bennet

Recording of Ogazón & Ryan Elliott's set at Dekmantel Ten

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Ogazón & Ryan Elliott at Dekmantel Ten

Recording of Theo Kottis' set at Dekmantel Ten

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Theo Kottis at Dekmantel Ten

Recording of Quest's set at Dekmantel Ten

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Quest at Dekmantel Ten

We teleport back to a Sunday night at the Airbase, with NIKS & Theo Kottis

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Live from Lost Village - NIKS b2b Theo Kottis

As the sun shone through the windows, we embraced its warm light, letting our bodies and souls move to the rhythm of house music at Nowadays on the 9th of February. So then - I was titled the sun queen afterwards.

Enjoy this only vinyl mix! x

Marie Montexier at Nowadays New York City | 9th of February 2025

Echoes hum, bodies moving.
This is true spirit of Breakfast Club, unfolding.


Ogazón: "This set felt like a homecoming — warm, familiar, and charged with energy. The familiar faces and unwavering support are something I don’t experience anywhere else, and that drives me to perform at my absolute best. But the real magic? Locking into an effortless groove from the very start while playing alongside a legend like Marcel. That was the cherry on top: a true highlight I won’t be forgetting anytime soon."

Marcel Dettmann: "Playing at Breakfast Club in the early morning is always a unique experience — the people there are musically open, ready for experimentation, and come with a certain expectation: they want to be taken on a journey. What made this set special was the combination of Ogazón and me. I think we had a great feel for the moment, for the groove and the tension. The energy was electrifying."

Marcel Dettmann b2b Ogazón - BFC ADE 2024: RADION Saturday

Theo Kottis bringing the Funk in this new SLAPCAST086

Theo Kottis: When selecting the tracks for this mix, I pictured myself at one of those legendary SlapFunk nights at Bret in Amsterdam, energy high, crowd fully locked in. This mix is my take on that moment, rolling through tight house grooves and deep, dubby basslines while keeping the flow intact. Grateful to be part of the SlapCast series and to share this with the SlapFunk family!

Theo Kottis - SLAPCAST086

Harmony

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Simon Maurice - Harmony

"Today is a special day, a day of celebration and gratitude! I would like to extend my deepest thanks to the Great Creator of the Universe for granting me life, health, and opportunities. To my family, who are the foundation of my existence, thank you for your unwavering love and support. To my friends, who make life sweeter, thank you for being by my side. And to my followers, who accompany me on this journey, thank you for your kindness and support.

And as a gift to all of you, I would like to share an incredible track by my friend and producer Minimalist Re-born - "UNTIL SUNRISE"! This music is a present for you, to connect with the melody and the positive energy it transmits.

May this music be a reminder that life is precious and that we should make the most of it. May we celebrate life, friendship, and love, and may we continue to create incredible moments together!

Thank you all for being part of my life! 🎉🎶"

 Track UNTIL SUNRISE
 Minimalist Re-born 😎 
 NumberOne  😎 🙏 😎



Until Sunrise

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Theo Kottis, a London-based DJ & producer, has spent the last 10 years refining his craft both behind the decks & in the studio. Not only has he become a constant on the European festival circuit - including opening the Dekmantel main stage this summer - his expertly produced, peak time tracks also have. 2024 saw the release of 2 stellar EPs - with renowned labels Dekmantel (lead track Lighthouse was dubbed 'song of the summer' by Resident Advisor) & Palms Trax's CWPT - that hooked his audience into his high-energy, nostalgic sounds & secured support from some of the most respected selectors of the scene - including Ben UFO, Francesco Del Garda & Eris Drew. The pure euphoria of his productions is reflected in his carefully crafted sets at the likes of Robert Johnson, Panorama Bar & Lux Fragil where he seamlessly blends these moments with minimalist grooves. 2024 has seen Theo thrive, preparing him for the dancefloors of 2025 and beyond.

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Theo Kottis at Dekmantel Ten

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