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BCCO Mix Series 273: Matthias Geerts

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Discover Matthias Geerts, a new face in the electronic music scene. He expertly breathes new life into vintage songs with a contemporary touch, bridging the gap for a new generation of music lovers.
 
He expertly puts together his sets, merging groovy, acid, retro and contemporary elements. He creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere that makes the basement groove.
 
What sets him apart is his deep appreciation for electronic music classics. In a world where electronic music is constantly evolving, Matthias Geerts remains rooted. A gentle reminder of the tunes that shaped the history of electronic music.

Follow Matthias Geerts:
@matthiasgeerts
https://www.instagram.com/matthiasgeerts/

VAGUE PODCAST 050 / MATTHIAS GEERTS

𝙑𝙀𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙆𝘼 𝙋𝙊𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏 093 | 𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙃𝙄𝘼𝙎 𝙂𝙀𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙎

Matthias Geerts - a new face in the electronic music scene. He expertly breathes new life into vintage songs with a contemporary touch, bridging the gap for a new generation of music lovers. He expertly puts together his sets, merging techno, trance, rave and contemporary elements. He creates a high energy and euphoric atmosphere that makes the basement groove. What sets Matthias apart is his deep appreciation for electronic music classics. In a world where electronic music is constantly evolving, Matthias Geerts remains rooted. A gentle reminder of the tunes that shaped the history of electronic music.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: How was your first DJ gig?
𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙃𝙄𝘼𝙎: I think my first paid gig was at Club Vaag. Of course, I was super nervous—playing on a proper sound system for the first time felt intense and kind of magical. Luckily, they usually give new artists the opening slot, so you can ease into it as the crowd starts arriving. But honestly, it was amazing. So many people came up to me afterward saying they loved it, asking for my name—it was really flattering. I was already used to getting attention on social media, but this was different. It felt personal. It really moved me.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: Why did you decide to start producing and djing?
𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙃𝙄𝘼𝙎: DJing became a new way to express myself. I’ve been obsessed with techno and trance since I was younger, and I wanted to try something outside my comfort zone. I’ve never really had a "full-time job" in the traditional sense—I know that sounds privileged, but I worked hard to get to where I was. At some point, fashion and content creation stopped fulfilling me. I felt empty.
I’ve played the trumpet for over 10 years, from when I was a kid into my early 20s. I knew classical music wasn’t where my heart was anymore—but electronic music was. Producing came later. I’m still taking baby steps, but it’s helping me carve out my own sound.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: As a newcomer, are you still finding your style
𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙃𝙄𝘼𝙎: I think so, yes. I’ve gone through phases—starting with 135 BPM techno, then shifting to harder techno, then dipping into more commercial trance. Now I’m finding myself somewhere in the middle of underground trance, hypnotic grooves, hard house, techno, and melodic breaks. And yeah, I know it sounds cliché, but I really try to tell a story. I take my time building up a set, allowing for breaks and melancholic moments—those emotional pauses matter to me just as much as the rhythm and energy. I think I’m getting close to the sound I’ve always wanted to create.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: We are celebrating Pride Month. Do you have anything to say about it?
𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙃𝙄𝘼𝙎: Absolutely. Pride Month is such an important moment—especially with everything happening in the world right now. Honestly, I don’t even have the words for some of it. But what’s most important is remembering that Pride started as a protest. It’s not just rainbows and parties; we have to keep using our voices, especially for the issues that go beyond the surface. Visibility, activism, and solidarity still matter deeply.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: Any big plans for the near future?
𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙃𝙄𝘼𝙎: Yes! I’m working on my first trance EP, which I’m hoping to release in November. Also, I’ve got my first overseas gig coming up this August—in Montreal, Canada, for Fierté Montréal. It’s part of their Pride festival, and I couldn’t be more excited.

Listen, enjoy and never forget:
𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀 𝙄𝙎 𝙉𝙊 𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉𝘽𝙊𝙒 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙔𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙊𝙒 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘽𝙇𝙐𝙀.

Pic credits (insta link): 
Photographer: https://instagram.com/seanvanechelpoel
Styling: https://instagram.com/vincentvlaeken 

𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙃𝙄𝘼𝙎 𝙂𝙀𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙎
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𝙑𝙀𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙆𝘼 𝙆𝙔𝙄𝙑
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VESELKA PODCAST 093 | MATTHIAS GEERTS

MATTHIAS GEERTS 
Instagram - @matthiasgeerts
HOMEMADE KITCHEN MUSIC

For booking inquiries, please contact
booking@lethimcookradio.com 

LETHIMCOOK.RADIO 

MENU OF THE DAY 👨‍🍳
 
STARTERS 🥟

1. Krimska - Everything I Feel
2. Ayys - Rigson
3. Papa Nugs - Odin Overload

MAIN COURSES 🍝

4. Byron Yeates - Hyper Hyper (Kyle Starkey Remix)
5. Terrance & Phillip - Red Alert
6. LUPE - The Ninth Circle (Original Mix)
7. L.S.G. - Netherworld (Vinyl Cut)
8. Rigson - Princess of Disks (Cosmic G’s Lovers in Trance Remix)
9. Kyle Starkey - Yo Wicked

DESSERTS 🍨

10. Elastica, Jesus Elic - Tahikiry (Extended Remastered)
11. DJ Misjah - Keep Your Love (Extended Mix)
12. Regal - Push It
13. Cosmic Gate - Bilingual (Edit)

#lethimcookradio #trance #techno #hardhouse #matthiasgeerts

MATTHIAS GEERTS | LET HIM COOK radio - Trance, Techno, Hard House

Live recording from my closing set at TeQCno / Fierté Montréal Festival, mid-August 2025.

Headlining the night gave me the freedom to move wider—opening with groovy, housy cuts, then building into progressive trance, classic hard house, techno, and ending back into trance.

Thanks for having me! <3

Photo by George El-Haddad

line up
22:00 - 00:00 Zi! (she/they) 
00:00 - 01:30 Chris Cruse (he/him)
01:30 - 03:00 Matthias Geerts (he/him)

live @ Fierté Montréal / August 2025

Matthias Geerts, a new face in the electronic music scene. He expertly breathes new life into vintage songs with a contemporary touch, bridging the gap for a new generation of music lovers.
 
He expertly puts together his sets, merging groovy, acid, retro and contemporary elements. He creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere that makes the basement groove.
 
What sets Matthias apart is his deep appreciation for electronic music classics. In a world where electronic music is constantly evolving, Matthias Geerts remains rooted. A gentle reminder of the tunes that shaped the history of electronic music.

bookings: hello@brightbookings.be

References 
Club Vaag (Antwerp)
Glazart (Paris)
Club Carbone (Paris)
Pamela (Paris)
LDMT (Paris)
The Steel Yard (UK)
Tomorrowland (BE)
TDBT festival (BE)
Outdoor Stereo festival (NL)
WeCanDance (BE)