Sebastiaan Hooft

Hey Midnighters, Episode 157 has landed. Every track, every artist, every drop is a reflection of the energy we’re building together. Week by week, you show up from all corners of the world, and together, we keep pushing techno forward. We open with Pepe (HU)’s "Dark Forest", setting the mood with deep textures and late-night tension. Luca Morris follows with "Inside the Body", bringing that hypno...

Hey Midnighters, This Saturday on The Midnight Project, we welcome a true icon behind the decks: DJ Panda. Hailing from Italy, Ermanno Mainardi has spent over 30 years shaping the electronic music scene, moving generations with his unmistakable sound. From legendary clubs along the Riviera Romagnola to massive stages like Zurich’s Street Parade and Berlin’s Love Parade, his music is etched into th...

Hey Midnighters, Week 156 just landed and it’s pure forward motion. This show is powered by artists who live for this. You can hear the hours, the obsession, the love for the craft in every track. That’s what fuels The Midnight Project. Last Saturday we had a special moment together. Akona, all the way from San Diego, dropped a mind-blowing acid set that shook up the internet. The energy you broug...

Hey Midnighters, This Saturday on The Midnight Project, I’m proud to welcome a guest mix from Akona, a hardcore acid selector out of San Diego. Her style is raw, intense, and completely locked into that underground warehouse energy. If you love pounding kicks, twisted acid lines, and hypnotic grooves that don’t let up, this one’s for you. Akona opens with Atron’s Phoenix Arise and drives straight...

Hey Midnighters, Episode 155 of The Midnight Project just dropped and this one is all about connection through pure, driving techno. Whether tuning in before sunrise or catching it deep into your night, know this: you're not alone. You're part of a global movement built on sound, sweat, and solidarity. I just started training at a new boxing gym, and let me tell you—this week, I needed a mix that...

Hey Midnighters, This Saturday, we welcome Tech Us Out to The Midnight Project. They are a certified techno storm. This guest mix delivers full-force energy, precision, and that underground intensity we live for. With this debut, Tech Us Out is now officially part of the Midnight lineup, joining the ranks of Belocca, AdamK, and many more to come this summer season. This isn’t just a mix—it’s a pow...

Hey Midnighters, Show 154 delivers an intense session built for deep nights and early sunrises. From the driving opening by Adam Beyer & Layton Giordani to my own private edit of Franky Wah’s “Sunrise To The Morning,” this week’s mix is all about momentum and emotion. EXTIMA is representing hard again with standout tracks from Job Nelis and Newest, keeping the pulse high and the quality even highe...

Hey Midnighters, This weekend we’re bringing you something truly special: a full-throttle guest mix from one of the most respected names in techno, Belocca. With a career over two decades, Belocca has carved out a sound unmistakably his own, rhythmic, relentless, and packed with attitude. In this exclusive set, Belocca dives deep into the catalog of his label Mainground Music, giving you a raw and...

Hey Midnighters, Episode 153 is here and the energy is rising, just like the season ahead. Ibiza is warming up, and so is The Midnight Project. This week’s mix is built for dancefloors, headphones, and everything in between, featuring powerful selections from the global techno underground. Last weekend, AdamK gave us a great taster of 2025 with his guest mix. Forward-thinking, relentless, and full...

Hey Midnighters, This Sunday, I'm bringing you something special: a full set dedicated to techno classics. These are the records that shaped our nights, moved our souls, and still light up dance floors around the world. It's my yearly tribute to the tracks we all love. The ones that never leave the record bag. Expect timeless energy, unforgettable grooves, and a few surprises as we travel back thr...

Hey Midnighters, This Saturday, The Midnight Project welcomes a force of nature behind the decks: AdamK. His guest mix is more than just a set; it’s a high-powered journey through sound, stacked with exclusives and driven by a relentless passion for the craft. AdamK is a dynamic DJ, producer, and presenter whose innovative sound has carved out a space on the global electronic dance music map. As t...

Welcome to In Session Ibiza, an extraordinary two-hour journey from the island's heart. This mix is about connection, sun-drenched mornings, and those long nights where the music never lets go. I wanted to share the vibe of my studio here in Ibiza with you, the same place where this set was recorded in one take. We open with a moment of calm—Steven Lounger’s “The Exerion (Revised Chill Edit)”—befo...

Hey Midnighters, Welcome to Episode 152 of The Midnight Project! This week’s show is a full-speed journey through the freshest and most electrifying techno. We kick things off with Bart Skils and Heerhorst’s "YKSI," setting the tone with unstoppable energy. I'm excited to feature Fabio Salvati, part of the Redesign Records family, bringing the heat with his track "Quasar." Every record this week i...

Hey Midnighters, Welcome to Episode 151. This week’s show is built to pull you into the heart of the underground. It’s tense, charged, and filled with that deep-driving energy that connects us all across time zones, dance floors, and headphones. I’m thrilled to bring you an exclusive premiere from Filth & Pleasure. “Your Time Is Over” is a fierce statement; you heard it here first. That’s what The...

Hey Midnighters, Festival season is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with a special Saturday guest mix from none other than Drumsauw. You already know the vibe this time of year brings: longer nights, louder systems, and dancefloors that stretch into the sunrise. Drumsauw taps straight into that energy with a mix that’s built for movement. His signature sound, tight, rolling,...

Hey Midnighters, We’ve hit a major milestone: Episode 150 of The Midnight Project is here! To mark the occasion, I’ve pulled together a set that’s packed with power, emotion, and a special focus on some of the most inspiring women in techno today. They come from different parts of the world, but what bonds them is undeniable: bold sound, relentless drive, and deep connection to the crowd. Amelie L...

Dear Midnighters, This week's episode of The Midnight Project is a high-energy journey through the latest and most compelling tracks in the techno scene. I'm thrilled to feature my latest release, "Intermission," which dropped on April 4th via Redesign Records. Also in the mix is Eli Brown's collaboration with Eliza Legzdina, "Drip," released on March 28th. For the full tracklist and to immerse yo...

Midnighters, Welcome to Episode 148 of The Midnight Project! This week’s show is a wild ride through the heart of high-energy techno, stacked with tracks that hit hard and stay with you. We open with Eli Brown’s "Drip," featuring the fierce vocals of Eliza Legzdina, and from there, it's all gas—no brakes. Get ready for a killer VIP edit of "X-Files" by Ruback and Mariz, Massano's mind-bending "Tel...

Hey Midnighters, This is In Session Ibiza, the monthly special that genuinely comes from Ibiza. Four hours and fifty-eight minutes of pure heat, built for sunrise sessions, Balearic rooftops, and beachside dance floors. Whether you're already on the island or counting the days, this set captures the spirit of that first electric wave of the season. Inside, you’ll find music from legends and fresh...

Hey Midnighters, Episode 147 is here—and it’s a big one. From the first kick of Space 92 & Charles D’s The Bouncer, you’ll feel it: we’re all in this together, riding a wave of powerful energy and pure connection. This week, I’ve packed the show with tracks that moved me—and I hope they’ll move you too. Rich Coote’s "Remote Control" is a standout, while Victor Ruiz and Mila Journée take things dee...

Hey Midnighters, Ibiza is locking in its residencies, and the summer energy is building fast. From Amnesia to DC-10, the lineups are rolling out, and the island is gearing up for another legendary season. But one club that’s making waves is UNVRS. It’s something else entirely—pushing the boundaries of what a superclub can be. We expect next-level production, immersive experiences, and a sound syst...

Hey Midnighters, Episode #145 is all about one thing—Crome. This week, I’m beyond excited to unveil my extended remix of Bismark vs. Sygma’s ‘Chrome’—a track that’s been a staple in my sets and now has my personal touch. This remix was born out of pure passion, crafted between the energy of Italy’s underground and the deep focus of my Ibiza sessions. It’s driving, hypnotic, and built for the dance...

Midnighters, Episode #144 is a full-throttle techno show for those who live for the pulse of the night. Whether pushing through an early morning grind or diving into a deep club mindset, this is all about energy, movement, and pure momentum. We’ve got heavy hitters like Marco Faraone, who never fails to deliver those hypnotic beats, and Andres Campo, whose signature sound is designed to keep your...

Hola! The sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in deep orange and soft pink as the first beats of the night begin to echo across Ibiza. March is a special time on the island. The streets are still quiet, the beaches are mostly untouched, but the air is charged with the promise of summer. The energy is shifting, the first arrivals are here, and the music never stops—it simply transforms. In...

Dear Midnighters, I'm thrilled to bring you Episode 143 of The Midnight Project! This week, we're diving deep into the pulsating heart of techno, and I couldn't be more excited to share it with you. As many of you know, my journey has been one of transformation—from founding over twenty companies to embracing my true passion for music. Relocating to the vibrant shores of Ibiza has infused my life...