Sebastiaan Hooft

Hey Midnighters, It’s Sebastiaan. Welcome to Episode 166 of The Midnight Project. This week’s mix is built for the ones who go all in. We end on a hard note, full throttle, no apologies. If you’ve ever pushed through the night chasing focus, release, or just a moment of truth, this one’s for you. Techno isn't just a sound. It’s how we move through the world. It fuels our mornings, powers our worko...

Midnighters! Proud to welcome Emison to The Midnight Project. I’ve been keeping an eye on his sound for a while now — raw, hypnotic, and straight from the underground. When we connected on our track, Demonic, it clicked immediately. He’s got that rare instinct for tension and groove that drives a dancefloor without letting go. This guest mix is precisely that: no filler, just full-pressure techno—...

Hey Midnighters, Episode 165 is here and it closes out something special. Over the past four episodes, we’ve explored Adam Beyer’s studio album track by track, four each week, and today we wrap it up with the final chapter. From “Accelerate” with Kyozo to “Boundless,” these last selections bring the same intensity, groove, and precision that have defined the whole journey. It’s been an honor showc...

Hey Midnighters, This weekend, I’ve got something special for you. Alex Micca is taking over The Midnight Project with a guest mix that hits deep and doesn’t let go. If you’re into driving rhythms, emotional tension, and that unmistakable underground vibe, you’re going to love this one. Alex has been connected to sound since he was a kid. You can feel that in how he builds a set—slow, deliberate,...

Hey Midnighters, This week’s episode is for the ones who don’t sleep on their dreams. Episode 164 brings the fire straight from the studio to your soul. Built for sunrise runners, night-time coders, and anyone chasing clarity from 128 BPM and beyond. The kind of session that reminds you: this isn’t background noise. This is your fuel. From the studios of Redesign Records to global legends pushing...

Hey Midnighters, This week’s guest mix on The Midnight Project is something special. Coming straight from the underground, we welcome Laybe behind the decks! His sound is tight, focused, and relentless, and this mix captures the essence of what The Midnight Project is all about: pure energy and deep connection through techno. I'm also thrilled to share a personal highlight. Laybe, Bruno Power, and...

Hey Midnighters, Episode 163 is live, and we’ve got something special to celebrate. The Midnight Project is now two full hours on DI.FM. That means more music, more connection, and more space to spotlight the artists driving this scene forward. Thank you for being part of it. The first hour features a powerful run of premieres, continuing our journey through Adam Beyer’s new album with four fresh...

Hey Midnighters, This Saturday, I'm bringing you a guest mix from an artist who lives and breathes the underground: Jacki-E. Her set on The Midnight Project is fierce and flowing. From deep techno pulses to raw momentum, this one takes you on a ride with zero hesitation. The mix opens with Gonzalo F’s “Coherence”. It builds fast with the likes of “Cyber Code” (Unlighted Remix), “Sonar” by Frank Le...

Good morning, Midnighters, Today marks the beginning of something special on The Midnight Project. Over the next four episodes, we will be diving deep into Adam Beyer’s brand-new studio album, Explorer Vol.1, his first in over 20 years. This record isn’t just a release; it’s the start of a new chapter for the revered Swedish producer, DJ, and label head of Drumcode and Truesoul. Explorer is a culm...

Locomia (Sebastiaan Hooft Private Edit) by Sebastiaan Hooft

Hey Midnighters, This Saturday, we have techno legend Groovecreator playing a special guest mix on The Midnight Project! I’ve been playing Groovecreator tracks since 2015. They always hit deep on dancefloors and at festivals. With three decades of underground mastery, he brings exclusive tracks and unreleased gems to the show. You'll hear an unreleased rework of Beltram's classic "Energy Flash," a...

Midnighters, This week’s episode hits different. From the moment Victor Ruiz and Mila Journée’s ‘Ya Tu Sabe’ drops, you’ll feel that raw, undeniable energy we live for. I built this set to fuel your drive, your training, and those moments where you need to lock in and go deep. Listen out for ADRIANNA and Reaktive’s hypnotic ‘Sargam’, Joyhauser’s ‘Bassdrone’ remixed by Teenage Mutants, and Trent Ha...

Good morning Midnighters This is episode 160, and I’m glad you’re here. Every week, it means a lot to know you’re out there listening, whether you’re starting your day, taking a break, or just carving out a moment for yourself. Where are you tuning in from today? I’d love to hear from you in the comments your favorite player. Your messages and shares keep this project alive and growing. It’s somet...

Hey Midnighters, Welcome to Episode 159 of The Midnight Project, dropping tonight and ready to fuel your deepest techno moments. The energy’s high and the drive is relentless this week. I’ve pulled together a dark, driving journey featuring Fabio Salvati, Pan‑Pot, Sven Väth (PAS remix), and Robotic Romance, each bringing that head-spinning energy you crave. Expect exclusive tracks that deepen the...

Hey Midnighters, Welcome to The Midnight Project. This is our space. A weekly moment to connect through music, recharge our energy, and celebrate the global techno community we’re building together. This week’s episode is packed with momentum and intention. I’ve curated a complete set of exclusive tracks from artists who are driving the sound forward. Adam Beyer and Chris Avantgarde lead the charg...

Hey Midnighters, This Saturday’s episode is all about community. I’m proud to welcome my Ibiza neighbor and good friend Slim Black for a special guest mix on The Midnight Project. Slim Black is one of those rare artists who let the music speak first. With a sharp ear for groove and an instinct for atmosphere, he’s been steadily crafting a sound that stands out. His private edits, tight mixing, and...

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...