Pirkast – Special Christmas Edition 🎄
We are thrilled to welcome one of the most respected names in the underground deep and minimal house scene: Mihai Popoviciu.
Hailing from Romania, Mihai’s career spans nearly two decades, leaving a lasting mark on the music scene with exceptional releases on labels like Diynamic, 8bit, Poker Flat, Berg and Bondage.

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Pirkast 036 Mihai Popoviciu

Mihai Popoviciu is a pioneering force in Romania’s electronic music scene, known for his distinctive minimal yet soulful approach to house and techno. Growing up in post-communist Romania during the 1990s, he found himself drawn to the fresh and boundary-pushing sounds of electronic music, a stark contrast to the mainstream landscape of the time. Inspired by underground parties in Sibiu and the creative energy of Cluj, Mihai honed his craft in an emerging scene that encouraged experimentation and innovation.With early releases on respected labels like Highgrade and Dessous, he quickly established himself as a producer with a unique sonic signature—deep, hypnotic, and effortlessly groovy. His work, including his own imprint, Cyclic Records, has contributed to the global rise of Romanian minimal and house music, bringing warmth and emotion to its refined aesthetic.Through his carefully curated mixes and live sets, Mihai continues to captivate audiences worldwide, staying true to his ethos of quality over excess. 

Whether in the studio or behind the decks, he crafts immersive musical experiences that reflect both his roots and his forward-thinking vision. Mihai recently turned in a brilliant mix for us, which you can check here. And head to our website to read our interview with the man himself.

01. Mihai Popoviciu & Andrey Pushkarev - Dominata (Berg Audio)
02. Brolpi - Nohlo (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) (Pirka)
03. ⁠ Mihai Popoviciu - Batiscaf (Bondage Music)
04. ⁠Mihai Popoviciu - Puzzle Box (Bondage Music)
05. ⁠Ray Mono - Capo (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) (Handpicked)
06. ⁠Mihai Popoviciu - Kinetic (Bondage Music)
07. ⁠ Mihai Popoviciu & James Dexter - Not The Same (Inermu)
08. ⁠Mihai Popoviciu - They All Say (Bondage Music)
09. ⁠Mihai Popoviciu - Skye (Bondage Music)
10. ⁠Sascha Dive & Pornbugs - Modern Love Affair (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) (Acker)
11. ⁠Mihai Popoviciu - Routine Check (Bondage Music)
12. ⁠Olivier Romero - Bim Bam Boum (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) (Gettraum)
13. ⁠Dizzy (USA) - Hell Or Heaven (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) (Original Label)

Mihai Popoviciu, Nightclubber Podcast 213

Recorded in august 2024 in Concordia, Argentina.

Mihai Popoviciu @ Zet x NATIVA (Argentina, august 2024)

Pornbugs (live recording) @ Savage Crew at Enero (Buenos Aires - 22.02.25)

Mihai Popoviciu  - Live at Do Not Sit (Miami, april 2025)

NTFO live at Caprices Festival - Switzerland 14.04.2025 (The Club)
stage hosted by Fantastic Friends Recordings

NTFO at Caprices Festival - Switzerland 14.04.2025 (The Club)

Mihai Popoviciu - Live in Istanbul (MiniMuzikhol - 10.05.25)

Interview here: https://bit.ly/mihai-popoviciu

It's always a special moment when we get to feature artists that we have loved for many years and have the opportunity to include in our guest mix series. Mihai Popoviciu is no exception and we are very excited to have him onboard for this one!

Every artist has a signature—and Mihai is no exception. For over a decade, the acclaimed Romanian producer and DJ has crafted a distinctive sound defined by deep grooves, sharp precision, and an infectious, understated energy.

As well as his impeccable production skills, Mihai has gained recognition, both in Romania and abroad. From growing up watching clubs on TV to playing in them across the world, Mihai’s journey came full circle. His CV now includes iconic venues like Berghain and Watergate in Berlin, Fabric and The Egg in London, D-Edge in São Paulo, and DC-10 in Ibiza.

We caught up with Mihai to find out more:
https://bit.ly/mihai-popoviciu

Tracklist:
01. Janeret & Miroloja - Survival (JMR)
02. Viktor Mato - Egyebkent (Phonoda Records)
03. Mihai Popoviciu - What I Need (Sublease Music)
04. Daniel Meister - After Some Time (Andrew Azara Remix) (Elrow Limited)
05. Mihai Popoviciu - Temptation (Sublease Music)
06. Gaap - Babyface (Unreleased)
07. Mihai Popoviciu - Come Out (Sublease Music)
08. Sour District - First But Not Least (Unreleased)
09. Dachschund - The Vision (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) (Tenampa Recordings)
10. Mihai Popoviciu - The Shake (Unreleased)
11. Red 87 - On My Own (Mea Culpa Records)
12. S.A.M. - Right To Disobey (Kalahari Oyster Cult)
13. Karl Lingard - Be Free (Craig & Grant Gordon Remix) (Sands Of Time Records)

Berlin Mixtapes - Mihai Popoviciu - Episode 072

Of Turkish origins but born and raised just outside of Zurich, Alci’s entry into DJing came via Hip Hop and street culture, trying his hand at graffiti and breakdancing before discovering turntables. Igniting his passion for music, his taste has evolved over the years, shifting into the electronic world where he now places his sound between funky House grooves and minimalistic Techno.

At the age of 17 he was already on the Zurich circuit and today is called upon to play all around the world - tINI&Gang, Fuse London, Caprice Festival, Rex Club, Gesthouse, Resolute NY, Un_Mute and more. A self-professed vintage head, when it comes to his own productions he’s keen to strike the balance between analogue gear and new technology.

01. The Kick Affiliates - Touch The Sky (The World Is My Dancefloor) [Distance]
02. Tony Thomas feat. Chris Rodriguez - Amigos [Tango Recordings]
03. Laidlaw - IX. Sagittarius [Laidlaw]
04. Technique - This Old House (Oliver $ Main Mix) [King Street Sounds]
05. Chiapet - Westworld (Midieval Funk Mix) [Yoshitoshi Recordings]
06. Big Mono - Sex Operator Dub [Big Mono]
07. 2401 - B/W Flower [Heaven Smile]
08. Omar Akhrif & Michele Preda - You Are [Melcure]
09. Inland Knights - Mud Substance [Drop Music]
10. Sluts’n’Strings & 909 - Promises [Cheap]
11. Gab Jr. - This Is House [Automatic Writing]
12. Funk 198 - Who’s Crying Now [Stickman Records]
13. Vincenzo vs. Duffer Swift - Got To Be [Raw Elements]
14. Submeditation - Dub 2 Space [Choke Music]
15. Governed By Rhythm - Kik The Can [Seven Hills]
16. Greenman - Concord [Superstition]

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BIO: 
	
	Every artist has a signature. Mihai Popoviciu is no exception. For over a decade the amiable Romanian producer and DJ has built a body of work characterised by deep grooves, crisp precision, and irresistible energy.
	Mihai's singular vision was born in his home town Sibiu (still his home base) which, at the time, lay on the fringes of Europe's thriving dance scene. It was the early '90s. Electronic music was flooding London, Ibiza, Berlin but only a trickle reached his ears. "We would tape German TV shows onto cassette and listen over and over," he recalls.
	With no clubs, record shops or dance culture to speak of Mihai's dream of being an electronic artist seemed remote. He studied architecture and briefly worked in the field, but it was house and techno, not house-building, that was his true calling . "I couldn't DJ, because there were no clubs," he says with a chuckle. But he could buy software, so he started making records. Lots of records. Sometimes one per day, for months on end. The work of the determined young artist began to catch people's ears. His first track was signed to International Deejay Gigolo in 2005, and dozens of releases followed on imprints including Bondage, Highgrade, Poker Flat, Bedrock, Dessous and also his own label Cyclic, established in 2012.
	This calm determination became Mihai's trademark as his career blossomed from production to DJing. After honing is skills in the studio he learned to DJ (on borrowed decks) and began drawing attention in Romania and across Europe. Playing international gigs was a big move for someone who grew up only seeing clubs on TV but Mihai stepped up with professional aplomb. His CV now includes the best clubs in Europe and around the world, from Berghain and Watergate in Berlin; to London's Fabric and The Egg; to D-Edge, São Paulo; DC-10, Ibiza; and more.
	Mihai's ambition with every track and every DJ set, is to transmit the joy and energy that fuels his dream. "It feels great to see people dancing, smiling, having a good time. No matter what I do, that's the main thing." 
	He is equally at home in underground clubs or on festival stages. The one thing that stays the same is his artistry and irresistible delight in music. "Mihai was on his sound from the beginning," says friend and booking agent Benny Grauer. "It has a unique quality. Any time you hear it you know, "That's Mihai". He's done it for years, and it is perfect."

Mihai Popoviciu - Live in Istanbul (MiniMuzikhol - 10.05.25)

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