Tech Sets

I've been listening to Essential mixes since I first started getting into clubs and electronic music, so it was a shock, and exciting for me, to get the offer to make one myself. The two hour format really allows some time to explore ideas musically as well.

So bringing everything together, I decided to try and make it an exploration of everything that has made me so obsessed with electronic music for the last 20 years, with some of my favourite records from the mid 90's, unreleased material from my favourite artists like Nils Frahm, Lusine, Tim Hecker and Rob Clouth, and a range of genres from ambient to 90 bpm electronica, house and techno, all the way up to 170bpm glitched jungle mayhem - I thought, why not have some fun with it!?

So it's certainly not a normal club mix, it's just what I think is the best music out there, without worrying about what genre or box any particular track fits into or how things should be done "properly". I wanted to leave some sections quite ambient as well, to give breathing space between the peaks, so I'm happy to be able to post this new version up, minus the broadcast talking and idents.

The mix also contains some new work from me, some unreleased, and two tracks from my new EP with Tom Hodge, one of which you can download for free from here www.maxcooper.net, the other you can download from iTunes - http://hyperurl.co/MCartefactEP - or Beatport - http://btprt.dj/1DHZhHk

Track List

1. Max Cooper - 4D Wave Interference (Unreleased)
2. A Winged Victory for the Sullen - Atmos VI (Erased Tapes)
3. Max Cooper - Untitled (unreleased)
4. Vaetxh - List of Lists (Detroit Underground)
5. Lusine - Arterial (Ghostly International)
6. Kimyan Law - Eclairage (Blu Mar Ten Music)
7. Fran Seven - At Least (Atomnation)
8. Isaac Delusion - Pandora's Box - Lusine Remix (Unreleased)
9. Burial - Rough Sleeper (Hyperdub)
10. Gidge - Huldra (Atomnation)
11. Kiasmos - Looped (Erased Tapes)
12. Samu L - Beach (Surface)
13. Fennesz - Before I Leave (Mego)
14. Max Cooper & Rob Clouth - Untitled (Unreleased)
15. Tessela - Cmon Lets Slow Dance (R&S)
16. Joe Farr - Tape 7 (Tessela Remix) (DSNT Records)
17. FSOL - Papua New Guinea (Jumpin' & Pumpin')
18. Synkro & Faib - Inhale (Smoking Sessions)
19. Nils Frahm - Peter (Max Cooper Remix Edit) (Unreleased)
20. Max Cooper & Tom Hodge - Teotihuacan - Part 1 (Quotient Series)
21. Rob Clouth - The Smallest Measurable Space (Leisure System)
22. Alberto Ruiz & Hugo Blanco - Haze (Be One Records)
23. Rrose - 23 Lashes (EAUX)
24. Dyad - From Another Place (Dyad)
25. Pfirter - Supraventricular (Stroboscopic Artefacts)
26. Rival Consoles - Haunt (Erased Tapes)
27. OneOhTrixPointNever - Rush (Warp)
28. Rob Clouth - Deep Field (Leisure System)
29. Joe Farr - Mormon Shuffle (Leisure System)
30. Skew & Satirist - Untitled (Unreleased)
31. Dorian Concept - The Sky Opposite (Tim Hecker Remix) (Ninja Tune)
32. Max Cooper & Tom Hodge - Remnants (Fields) - http://btprt.dj/1DHZhHk
33. Kimyan Law - Daimyo (Blu Mar Ten Music)
34. Rival Consoles - Recovery (Erased Tapes)
35. Boards of Canada - Dayvan Cowboy (Warp)
36. Rockwell - Full Circle (Shogun Audio)
37. Cirrus - Shiver Shapnel (Woulg Remix) (Terra Null Recordings)
38. Vaetxh - List of Lists (Detroit Underground)
39. The Rustle of the Stars - Sleeping Land - Part 1 (Max Cooper Remix) (Quotient Series)
40. Nils Frahm - Them (Unreleased)

Essential Mix - Max Cooper - No Voice Overs


With his track “Time Is Not Real,” Dutch producer Doctr resurrects the break fever of the 1980s. Driven by syncopated beats and an irresistible slapped bassline, the track clearly draws inspiration from “Street Dance,” while injecting a modern dynamic and a vocal by Belle Doron. 

Percussive breaks, subtle vocoders, and an uptempo groove give the piece an energy crafted for the dancefloor. A retro-futuristic gem that belongs on every nu-funk and electro-boogie playlist.
With "Echoes," Doctr delivers a delicate Italo disco ballad. The catchy, melodic, and luminous leads rise like memories that refuse to fade away. In the background, airy pads weave a sensitive, almost cinematic atmosphere. The refined and nuanced production plays on contrasts between danceable pulse and introspection. A track that touches both the heart and the body, standing at the crossroads of the club and pure emotion.

To close the release, “The Calling” is an irresistible groove set to ignite dancefloors. At the heart of the track, a powerful and hypnotic 30-second percussive break grabs attention before giving way to a perfectly crafted Italo disco melody. This contrast between raw rhythmic energy and melodic finesse makes the track an essential club anthem, embodying the perfect fusion of power and sonic elegance.

Doctr - Time Is Not Real [Mélopée Records]

We're delighted to welcome back Amount, aka Nayan Soukie, to Darkroom Dubs as he returns with four subterranean throbbers that effervesce with trance-inducing lawlessness.

A Darkroom Dubs favourite who first debuted in 2013 as one-half of house-combo Soukie & Windish. Since then, he's flourished as a renowned producer, DJ, and seasoned live performer, developing a penchant for sleazy burners primed for the darkest of rooms and those hazy, sunrise-lit, after-hours moments.

This latest offering from the Berlin native, entitled Zeroton, is an essential addition to an already impressive back catalogue, with appearances on imprints such as Feines Tier, Running Back, Frank Music and his own URSL label.

Play 'em loud & play 'em proud!

Mastered by Conor Dalton at Glowcast Audio.
Art by Elena Galkina.
Design by made.by.andy
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Amount - Story [Darkroom Dubs]

Every family keeps secrets. Some whispered, some hidden in plain sight, some only revealed on the dancefloor at 3am. With Family Secrets número four, Boots & Legs once again unlocks the attic and pulls out a dusty box of treasures: shimmering synth relics, basslines that won’t behave, and melodies too good to keep behind closed doors.

Kicking things off, Due Giorni sets the dream in motion with jungle video game level up vibes, a perfect introduction that opens the door to our hidden world. Harrington storms in next with a hard, running acid bassline and stabby keys. An unstoppable force charging through the family hallway.

Leap then reveals a beautifully reimagined Italo classic in their unmistakable style: dreamy, big, and drenched in nostalgia, the kind of secret memory you didn’t realise you’d been keeping. Our forever cousin Matteo Galetto follows with pure cocktail-by-the-beach energy, cruising down the Italian coast like an 80s millionaire with a boogie to match. Big energy, big views, no apologies.

O.P.S refuses to turn the lights on, delivering a hard and fast late-night stormer that feels like it’s 3am and you’ll never leave the club. Meanwhile, Sam In Space takes the torch and lifts it higher with a late-night anthem, fists in the air, lose yourself ringing again and again. It speaks louder than words ever could.

First-time family member Seth Booth brings us back to earth with blissful Balearic waves, a wavy cruise for the backseat dreamers. And finally, SEIUN closes the book with a large, in-charge French flick of house brilliance. A belter that sends the whole family reunion out in style.

Boots & Legs has always believed that family secrets are best shared on the dancefloor. So slip on your boots, stretch out those long legs, and let Family Secrets número four remind you that some secrets were never meant to stay hidden.

Mastered by Vincent Mclntyre
Artwork by Jackson Greatz
Copyright © Boots & Legs | All Rights Reserved

About Boots & Legs: Boots & Legs is a prominent New Age Italo disco label dedicated to reviving and celebrating the nostalgic sounds of Italo. With a roster of talented artists and a commitment to quality music, Boots & Legs continues to shape the future of Italo disco.

Seth Booth - Crema De Sol

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Berlin-based producer and DJ Elninodiablo (aka Stephanos Pantelas) unveils his most personal and unrestrained release to date: The Downey Groove, arriving September 19 on his own label, El Niño Diablo Music. 

To mark the debut album release, he’s throwing a party at Lunchbox Candy, the queer-led night he runs at Kreuzwerk that’s quietly redefined Berlin’s underground. With 2K+ crowds, wild performances, a sex worker-run Loveroom, and regulars like Peaches, it’s one of the city’s most in-demand parties, now headlining WHOLE Festival and on the radar for Sydney Mardi Gras 2026.

Conceived during an extended solo stay in the mountains of Cyprus, the album emerged from a period of deep introspection and play. With only a laptop, headphones, and a field recorder, Pantelas shed expectation and allowed intuition to guide the process. What began as informal sketches gradually evolved into a full-fledged album—loose, soulful, and steeped in feeling.

The result is an eight-track voyage through dub-drenched electronics, warm psychedelia, and sensual grooves, rich in texture, full of emotional nuance, and anchored by rhythm. Opening track ‘Purple Hypnotic’ sets the tone with woozy pads, aqueous textures and whispered fragments, before ‘Misteriosa Noche’ flips the vibe with a shimmering, funk-laced swerve. ‘The Soul Monad’ invokes the spiritual influence of Eno, Byrne and Sherwood with a bass-heavy, ceremonial dub, while ‘Subadrift’ offers up a spacey, synth-driven lift-off that draws on echoes of ‘80s/‘90s electronica.

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Elninodiablo -  Downey Groove

Melopee is proud to present you their third RETROFUTUR compilation, including 6 tracks by their most regular artists.
 
Endrik Schroeder opens the ball with the pure warehouse banger "Automated" ! The track's sonic intensity never falters, driven by a relentless rhythmic structure and saturated synthetic textures. The modulated layers and the syncopated break recreate the visceral urgency worthy of the underground raves of the 90s.
 
With "Happy End," Brandski distils a contagious euphoria, designed to set the dancefloor ablaze with collective joy. A leading figure of the Italian-French new wave, he creates a track as jubilant as it is unstoppable, where rhythmic mastery flirts with festive instinct. An invitation to luminous abandon: arms raised, shared smiles, communion guaranteed.
 
With "Eldorado" John Lord Fonda reaffirms his status as a key ambassador of French techno on the international scene. The track unfolds a relentless, extremely tense groove, where darkness becomes driving tension. A rigorous, almost martial sound signature, serving an uncompromising vision.
 
"White Light" by Panthera is a polished track that transports us on a euphoric journey. The heavy, incisive kick blends with atmospheric layers and heady arpeggios, creating a constant tension that culminates in thunderous drops. The whole thing is supported by a deep, vibrant bassline, typical of the 90s rave scene.
 
Once again, Berlin's My Secret Playground stands out as the architect of a muscular German nu-disco, flirting with the boundaries of techno. "Don't Panic" combines percussive pulses and dark tension, while distilling subtle reminiscences of the disco aesthetic. A masterful sonic hybrid, between retro hedonism and contemporary intensity.
 
Club Mayz delivers a masterful closing performance with "Tonight I Have To Hide", an electro track fueled by the raw heritage of Detroit techno and the dark textures of EBM. The track combines dramatic tension and synthetic precision in a nocturnal and introspective aesthetic.
 
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Automated - Endrik Schroeder [Mélopée Records]

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Berny + Josefo - Bronco - Poulper + TOTS Remix

Tallac - Strand @ Sisyphos - 20.09.2025

INCOMING : Beyond the Struttosphere - Silver Hawk #RoamRecordings

Release date : 10/10/2025
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London’s cosmic disco voyagers Beyond The Struttosphere return with “Silver Hawk”—a lush, guitar-driven cosmic chug that blends hypnotic basslines and shimmering synths into an interstellar dance-floor journey.

Up first on remix duty is Phunkadelica delivering an uplifting, groove-infused version that injects funk and radiance, while Jason Peters takes things into high gear with an energetic mix that leans heavy on acid twists and 80s synth nostalgia.

Known for their cosmic disco explorations, Beyond The Struttosphere continue to expand their universe with this stellar release. 

Art by Cristina Capetillo.


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Taken from "Boys' Shorts - Handsome EP (Retro Future Disco Club)". Out October 15th 2025. Buy here : https://retrofuturediscoclub.bandcamp.com/album/rfdc-001-boys-shorts-handsome

When Kiss Me Hard hits the room, it opens like a sigh: slow waves of groove rolling in, arms outstretched, ready to claim the skin. It’s a track built not on words, but on motion: every element conspires to move your body, sharpen your focus, and elevate the night.
 From the outset, the percussion is crisp yet elastic: hats slicing through the air, toms and rims that snap and stretch. The kick is warm, present, grounding, a heartbeat you can lean into. Over it, supple bass echoes with funk-tinged resonance, weaving through the low end with confidence.
Synth lines rise like flirtatious whispers: bright stabs, shimmering pads, arpeggios that circle and tease. There’s a touch of acid,  just enough to sting the edges, while subtle melodic motifs push and pull you forward. The harmonic layers build gradually, giving space, tension, release. No vocal anchors here; the music is the call.
Kiss Me Hard is disco-house in motion, pure and potent. It’s for bodies gliding in half-light, for elbows pressing shoulders, for smiles caught over glances. It reminds you why we gather: to lose time, to find each other, to become something more than solitary.
This is the third offering from “Handsome”, the bold EP launching on October 15th via Retro Future Disco Club, Barcelona’s rising label ready to make waves beyond Catalonia. Let Kiss Me Hard be your passport into something visceral, joyful, and undeniably danceable.
Move deeper. Touch harder. Kiss harder. 

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PREMIERE : Boys' Shorts - Kiss Me Hard (Syntax) (Retro Future Disco Club)

I've not released a new mix for a long time because I've been busy working on a new album (which you can hear soon), and the Emergence live show, which is coming in a new form for next year.  

So for this new mix I brought together some new unreleased work, a couple of pieces I wanted to bring attention to, like Attaque's amazing remix of Remnants, and some older work that's been featuring in my recent live sets.

Thanks for listening - and thanks to everyone who's come to Emergence this year!

Max.


Max Cooper - Resonant States
1. Max Cooper And Tom Hodge - Remnants - Attaque Remix - Edit (Fields)
2. Max Cooper Feat. BRAIDS - Automaton - Ghosting Season Remix - Edit (Fields)
3. Landside - Still There - Max Cooper Remix (Just Music)
4. Max Cooper - Arc (Quotient Series)
5. Microtrauma - Circulate - Max Cooper Remix (Traum)
6. Max Cooper - Origins (Fields)
7. Max Cooper - Woven Ancestry - Olaf Stuut Remix (Fields)
8. Cream Sound - Sonata - Max Cooper Remix (Festival Lounge)
9. Max Cooper and Rob Clouth - Unreleased
10. Max Cooper and Alex Banks - Eve (Quotient Series)
11. Max Cooper and Tom Hodge - Resonant Expanse (Fields)
12. Stephan Bodzin - Wir - Max Cooper Remix (Herzblut)
13. Max Cooper and Tom Hodge - Remnants (Fields)
14. Max Cooper and Tom Hodge - Teotihuacan (Fields)

This mix has been sent as a free download to subscribers at maxcooper.net

Resonant States - Mix

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The metaphor of life as a journey is deeply embedded in most cultures. But it’s
particularly apt for Joyce Muniz. Born in Brazil, she moved to Vienna in her teens and now
splits her time between there, where she has her studio and a show on national radio station
FM4, and Berlin. She started her career as a DJ and MC at Vienna’s Flex club, then found
fame as a vocalist, touring alongside Major Lazer, before dedicating herself to
production, supported by labels such as Exploited, Get Physical, Kompakt, Permanent
Vacation, International DJ Gigolo and Pets. Most recently, she took her music on theroad,
performing live with different orchestras across Germany as part of the Synth
Live project, the first woman to join them. All this is alongside continual DJing,
recently touring Australia to tick off playing every continent – bar the
less-than-club-friendly Antarctica.
In 2023, her second album ‘Zeitkapsel’, German for time capsule, retraced many of the steps
she’s taken, while also launching her Joyce Muniz Music imprint. ‘Never Brushing
The Sound’, featuring British MC Le3 bLACK. echoed the trip-hop and downtempo
that surrounded her in late ‘90s Vienna. The d&b of ‘Bangalore Girl’, supported by DJ
Marky, recalled the music she first MCed over. And ‘Imagine’, fronted by iconic
vocalist Roland Clark, reflected the deep love of house that inspired her to make
music. The biggest hit, however, was ‘Arrivederci Bella’. A jacking love letter to
electro house, but also a break-up track, it featured Muniz rapping in Portuguese, the
first time she’d used her own voice since her baile-funk-inspired outings in the mid
2000s.
The album’s cover, part surrealist painting, part visionary experience, reflects an
accompanying spiritual path. Diagnosed with cancer in her early 30s, Joyce returned
to Brazil and her experiences with plant medicines reconnected her to her
grandfather’s shamanism. This rebirth reconfigured her attitude to creativity and life.
When Covid hit she explored the breadth of her music making – resulting in
‘Zeitkapsel’ - and sharpened the technical skills that make her a go-to workshop host
for Native Instruments. She also completed a Bachelor's Degree in radio presenting.
These avenues mean Joyce can roam where she chooses. Remixing Chicks On
Speed and collaborating with the UK’s Detachments, she’s re-exploring the electro
roots that brought her to the attention of DJ Hell many years ago, now a mentor. But
with the on-going support of Âme, Dixon, Claptone and Green Velvet and more, as
well as thousands of Shazams each week, she continues to explore sounds,
collaborating with artists across the world.
Last year, Joyce Muniz released the infectious single ’No Haters’ on Permanent Vacation
with fellow Brazilian Producer Renato Cohen. This was followed by the huge ‘Beats & Lines’,
with Sara Bluma on Kompakt (Joyce Muniz’s debut Kompakt release), which spent several
weeks at No.1 in Beatport’s Indie Dance Chart and was supported internationally by many
major DJs.
Joyce Muniz will release the Afro electro single ‘Mo Dupe' on Exploited in April 2025. She
will return to Kompakt in June 2025.
Alongside weekly gigs in Europe and frequent visits to America, Joyce often returns
to play Brazil. This was rewarded with the cover feature of her proud nation's
Mixmag. Winning new fans each visit to her birth country of over 200 million, there’sno doubt
she has plenty more road to travel.

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