PsyTech 2

Welcome back to another episode of The Playground with special guest Metodi Hristov and his powerful mix of proper Techno tunes. This is an official, non-exclusive mix of Metodi Hristov's "Arc of the Freedom" set. (Tracklist not included)

With his truly unique style, ranging from raw techno beats to the darker side of progressive, Bulgarian-based Metodi Hristov was able to win the fans of electronic music for a short period of time. He loves to experiment and mix up different music styles, which results in an unexpectedly good combination.Releases on major labels and remixes for popular artists, show Metodi‘s distinctive style and his particular focus on techno, always aiming to convert the music to fit his own distinctive style. His productions gain support by various world known artists for some years, like: Richie Hawtin, Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Ida Engberg, Marco Carola, Monika Kruse, Joris Voorn and others.With the establishment of his own imprint Set About Music in 2016, a new home for his huge library of quality tracks was found.As well as being a highly respected producer he has already earned a reputation for being a formidable DJ having played all over the world and with some particularly notable sets. Metodi‘s rise over the last year has been nothing short of phenomenal!

Links to Metodi Hristov:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/metodihristov
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metodihristov/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetodiHristovFanpage

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The Playground #013 (Metodi Hristov Guestmix)

Aufgepasst! Heute feiern wir den Geburtstag unseres geschätzten Mitgliedes Basti. An seinem Ehrentag erweist er uns die Ehre uns ein von Energie und Emotionen geladenes Set zu präsentieren. Wir schätzen dieses Werk für die Anstrengungen die hineingeflossen sind und sind stolz auf den Ehrgeiz welcher dahinter steckt. Wir freuen uns darüber ihm an seinem Geburtstag ein Ohr schenken zu dürfen.

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Basti - Serotonin [Podcast 038]

Peak Time Techno, Vol. 02

Awakening (Original mix)

Lazykid - Jakku (Original Mix)

The name Stardust wasn't just poetic, it was intentional. It's a reminder that everything we create is made of the same elements that birthed galaxies. We're not just observers of the cosmos, we are the cosmos!

Stardust

Fade. - Stardust (Original Mix)

Alex Micca Drops High-Voltage Peak-Time Banger "Quantum" on IAMT

Italian producer Alex Micca unleashes "Quantum," a pulsating techno weapon landing June 27th via IAMT.

"Quantum" channels relentless club energy through thunderous kick drums, electrifying synth stabs, and a driving low end that never lets up. Built for maximum dancefloor impact, the track is a showcase of Micca's sharp, high-intensity production style — equal parts raw, futuristic, and hypnotic.

With this release, Alex Micca cements his place in the techno vanguard, offering a no-holds-barred track that's tailor-made for peak-hour sets and strobe-lit warehouses.

Alex Micca - Quantum

Alex Micca - Nebula

Nejoy & Khabiar - Behind The Passion (Original Mix)

Vortex pulls you in with tension, then guides you through a swirl of melody and movement. Dark, hypnotic, but with a touch of light. Out now on Iboga Records.

Vortex

Fade.  - Vortex (Original Mix)

The YellowHeads & HLGRMS - Freed From Desire

Hungarian powerhouse Norvis returns to EXTIMA with a vengeance, following up his explosive Unkillable EP with an even sharper, more intense release: the "Smooth Rider EP". This double A-sider is a no-compromise techno weapon forged for the heart of the dancefloor. With his unmistakable signature of high-octane energy, meticulous production, and hypnotic drive, Norvis once again proves why he's one of the most exciting new names in the scene.

The title track "Smooth Rider" lives up to its name — a relentless, full-speed assault that glides with mechanical precision. The groove is iron-tight, layered with dynamic synth stabs and a vocal element that adds a slick, seductive edge to its peak-time intensity. It's a track built to move massive rooms with style and force.

On the flip, "Secret Path" is just as powerful — if not more unruly. It pulses with raw, kinetic energy, blending crisp percussive layers, industrial textures, and a thunderous low end that demands movement. Designed for that euphoric late-night moment, this track carves its way through the dancefloor like a guided missile.

With Smooth Rider EP, Norvis doesn't just follow up a success — he levels up. These tracks are not just tools; they are weapons in the arsenal of any serious techno selector. EXTIMA proudly continues to be the home of Norvis's sonic evolution, and this release is further proof that the journey is only getting more intense.

Smooth Rider

Secret Path

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Norvis - Secret Path [EXTIMA]

Zafer Atabey returns to EXTIMA with Never Alone, a ferocious four-tracker that cements his reputation as a peak-time techno craftsman. Each track is built to ignite the dancefloor with unrelenting energy and precision.

The title track, Never Alone, opens with heavy kicks, dark synth progressions, and striking vocal shots — a high-octane, no-frills weapon for peak moments. Control follows with a more progressive edge, blending melodic layers and intricate vocal stabs over driving percussion.

On Come Back, Zafer leans into hypnotic grooves and euphoric breakdowns, creating a hands-in-the-air journey that slams back into relentless rhythm. Closing the release, Born To Fly is an empowering anthem — female vocals declaring "I was born to fly" soar over thunderous beats and shimmering synths, making it a true clubfloor killer.

With Never Alone, Zafer delivers four distinct yet equally explosive cuts, showcasing the raw, euphoric, and sophisticated sides of his sound — another standout addition to EXTIMA's catalogue.

Never Alone

Zafer Atabey - Control (Radio Edit) [EXTIMA]

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Domek is a DJ and producer of modern Techno from Czech Republic. He has released on Techno labels such as Set About, Phobiq, IAMT, Kaligo, Nova Collectiive, Bully Beatz, Space Kraft and many more. With his unique style and growing catalogue of 65+ tracks, you'll get pulled to the rabbit hole of Domek's sound.

He has performed at the biggest festival in Central Europe - Beats for Love, Roxy Prague, CUBE events, Altenburg 1964, but also at foreign events as a headliner including the latest headlining show at the iconic EGG LONDON. For his short career he has already shared the stage with names like Wehbba, Spartaque, Teenage Mutants and many more. That said, Domek awaits some more international gigs and a lot of quality releases in 2025. 

Domek is regularly placed in the charts on Beatport, iTunes and Apple Music. He was even published by MixMag and there was an article about him in the DJ MAG magazine. Domek will impress with the energetic Peak Time / Driving Techno sets that have story, feeling and power.

Supported by:
T78, Teenage Mutants, Cosmic Boys, Joris Voorn, The YellowHeads, Metodi Hristov, Richie Hawtin, Joseph Capriati, Stefano Noferini, Ilario Alicante, Gaga, D3FAI, Broken Robot, Dani Sbert and many more

Origins:
His interest for Electronic Comes from his father who was a huge fan of Trance music and he's been hearing that his whole childhood. Since then he started looking for his own spot and it lead him to Tech House where he didn’t stay long and moved to the dark side - Techno. He fell in love with it so much that he wanted to share his own ideas and creations by starting his own artist journey in January 2021.

Achievements:
Over 1,1M steams across all platforms
Beatport Top 100 Techno Releases #2
Beatport Top 100 Techno #32
Beatport Top 100 Techno Hype #10
Beatport Overall Top 100 Releases #57

Charting globally on Beatport, Apple Music, iTunes, and Apple Podcasts with his podcast The Playground.

Other information:
Based in: Prague, Czech Republic

Techno, Psytech, Peaktime Techno .....🔊💥🔊🤙
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The Playground #013 (Metodi Hristov Guestmix)

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