The beloved German producer talks about finding inner peace, overstimulation and his new album on Pampa Records.

Mental health is a topic that comes up frequently in the music industry, but it's still not discussed enough among electronic music's top performers. In this RA Exchange, Stefan Kozalla—better known as DJ Koze—opens up about his battle with anxiety, self-doubt and rising expectations that come with being a long-standing, high-profile name. He talks about overstimulation, music as rest and the compromises artists need to make to have relevance and staying power.

Kozalla, a beloved and eccentric German artist who has developed a cult following over the course of his career, has productions on esteemed labels like XL, Kompakt, Cocoon, Warp, Ninja Tune and BPitch, which garner praise as soon as they're released. "Every time DJ Koze comes out of the woodwork to drop a 12-inch—or even just a remix—we usually end up hearing it everywhere for months on end," wrote former RA editor Andrew Ryce.

Kozalla talks to RA contributor (and former editor) Matt Unicomb about his production process and early influences—an uncanny combination of Basic Channel and Public Enemy—as well as his forthcoming album, Music Can Hear Us, coming out on Pampa Records on April 4th. Listen to the episode in full. -Chloe Lula

EX.758 DJ Koze

Perel - Essential Mix - BBC Radio 1

Benjamin Fröhlich @ The Lot Radio 04-19-2025

Polifonic Mix
tracklist:
1. Temper - Roman Flügel
2. El Internet - Matias Aguayo
3. Sensitive Contacts - Roman Flügel
4. Baddies - Tom Esselle
5. Lazers 8 O’Clock Day One - Vyvyan
6. Home (Man Powers Analogue Dub) Django Django & Manpower
7. Falsetto - Ashee
8. Confidential - Tom Carruthers
9. Move Your Body - ICYKOF
10. Body Control - Sylvio B
11. Baz - Alex Jones
12. Spaceport - Raxon (Roman Flügel Remix)
13. Geht’s Noch? (Peder Mannerfelt Remix) - Roman Flügel
14. Bubble - Shadow Child
15. Your Love - Death In Vegas


The mix reflects some of the music I’m currently enjoying playing including some upcoming and unsigned tracks of myself. I’m always looking for music that is not only functional on the dance floor but works as an emotional amplifier. If I don’t feel it I don’t play it.

Polifonic Podcast - 072 Roman Flügel

www.openlab.fm | 106.4FM in Ibiza & Formentera
Check the full tracklist on our website: https://openlab.fm/news/open-sesame-064-sadeedo

On this month's show, Jimi Tenor is back with another summer scorcher while SAULT also return with a stunning new album, their eleventh in just 6 years. We've got an exclusive premiere of a beautiful Anatolian-Funk-inspired track by Dušan Vranić, including a remix by yours truly, while you'll also hear new music from Farhot, Immy Owusu, and Melodies of Love.

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Open Sesame 064 – Sadeedo

Sascha in warm up mode at Sameheads for a recent Smells party hosted by Niklas Wandt xxxx

Sascha Funke - Smells @ Sameheads 10.05.25

The Monologues Podcast invites producers to mix an hour of their own productions. Follow our Bandcamp for our label releases at http://monologuesrecords.bandcamp.com

The crown prince of Germany's Italo/Electro scene takes the reins for our latest mix. Whether it's his solo endeavours or his excellent Tuff City Kids collabs with Gerd Janson and Black Spuma project alongside Fabrizio Mammarella, he's a producer who always delivers, taking the sounds of the '80s and bringing them bang up to date. 

*How would you describe your sound?*
Dance music between Italo, House, Electro, Synth, Rave, Acid and a little Techno .. mostly leaning towards 80ies sound.. maybe

*What and who inspires you and influences your sound?* 
I guess listening to music since being a kid and one specific and very forming influence was DJ Ata in the early days of the  Robert Johnson Club .. I guess that place in general.. i spent so many nights there.

*Can you tell us a little about this mix and what it means to you?*
My first 12" release came out 25 years ago ..and when i stumbled across your idea (from a few years back) to record a 100% Lauer music mix i thought: now is the time !   I tried to cover most periods featuring  some personal faavourites of mine.. and some "hits" ..  Its a bit random .. but  i feel it is a good representation of what   i did in the last years... hehe

Tracklist: 
Lauer - Handcuffs [Separe Rec]
⁠Lauer - HR BosS [LARJ]
⁠Lauer - Delta NRG [Brontosaurus]
⁠Lauer - Tyler [Running Back]
⁠Maximilian Dunbar - Polo (Lauer Remix) [LARJ]
⁠Lauer - Hershel [Permanent Vacation]
⁠Lauer - Stigma [Beats In Space]
⁠Lauer - Antinat [LARJ]
⁠Lauer - Muscles [Running Back]
Lauer - Vizzi Vazzi [Running Back]
Lauer - Gammelan 25 [Permanent Vacation]
Lauer - Inkeliet 880 [DGTL]
⁠Lauer - Fatigue [Running Back]
Lauer - Felt Bat [Public Release]
Lauer - Make It Stay feat. Dena [Permanent Vacation]

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M82: Lauer

Axel Boman b2b Fort Romeau @ Aura, Lisbon

Madloch's Crossfade Sounds welcomes back OHMZ, the Chilean producer who continues to explore the edges between experimental sound design and deep techno grooves. His new three-track outing, Nice & Tripp, reflects a bold and distinctive approach, where raw energy meets detailed textures.

The EP showcases OHMZ's ability to merge forward-thinking electronica with powerful low-end drive, resulting in a collection that feels both club-ready and highly individual. Each track pushes into adventurous territory while staying grounded in the label's forward-looking ethos, adding another strong entry to his growing relationship with Crossfade Sounds.

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OHMZ - Aerimpiz [Crossfade Sounds]

Finn Logue - Confused Apathetic (Vinyl, 12")  (Released July 7, 2025)
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Label: RUKI Records [RUKI001]

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Finn Logue - Ocean Forest

Welcome Chinese producer NightPacer to Sunset Horizon label with his new single, Forest Sunrise. In this atmospheric song, we can feel NightPacers superb production skills and delicate music processing. The exquisite synthesizer sound and atmosphere are very well created. The comfortable drum sound and light rhythm make people sway. Let me witness the birth of a new sound artist!

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