The best DJ mixes of the year 2025 so far - April - Mixmag.net

Innamind Recordings with WZ on SWU.FM

Czech Republic-hailing bass specialist WZ makes a foray into grime beats, jungle, and a hefty supply of dubstep on SWU.FM this month via Colorado’s Innamind Recordings, digging up old gems and unreleased cuts from across the 140 scene.

k means ‘Dekmantel Mix 487’

Bristol-based DJ k means delivers a psychedelic new mix for Dekmantel, a kaleidoscopic trip through intricate drum patterns and textured basslines. This laid-back, hour-long set is experimental in moments, exploring sounds like IDM, bass, and electro.

Moving Still ‘The Mix 056’

Expert digger Moving Still shares his first mix for Mixmag this month exploring his dual Arabic and Irish heritage, laying down everything from childhood favourite tracks to absolute club weapons. "I really wanted this mix to represent as much of my musical world as possible, it's a journey through the different sounds I love and play,” he explains.

ICYKOF ‘Crack Mix 604’

Overflowing with his own creations, alongside expertly selected tracks from FJAAK, E-Dancer, UFO95 and Tygapaw, ICYKOF delivers a masterclass in pumping house, rattling electro and good old fashioned techno slam for his Crack mix. While you would be led to believe that moments of Chicago house-tinged euphoria would act as a reprieve, the London-based DJ and producer flips tempo on its head — allowing hypnotic, groove-laden slam to build slowly towards peaks of percussive, jacking 4/4.

Mumdance b2b DJ Wiggles ‘Radio Mumdance S04 E08’

Mumdance goes head-to-head with DJ Wiggles for this cavernous, glitchy two hours for his Radio Mumdance broadcast. Delving into all things dark and drum ‘n’ bass, the pair rattle through breaks, spine-tingling basslines and a whole host downright gnarly synths. The sun may be out, but this b2b has us daydreaming about dingy warehouses and the warm, welcoming embrace of a powerful sense of dread.

Club Fuzz w/ Arma & Fuzz @ Kiosk Radio

London-based Arma and Antwerp’s Fuzz join forces for their debut b2b at Kiosk Radio. This hour-long set jumps from cheeky pop edit to a range of Jersey club bangers. It brings the feeling of being in the club to your home listening.

Rossi. ‘Mixmag Lab London | Forbidden Forest Festival Takeover’

Quickly becoming one of the most talked about DJs in the UK right now, Rossi. brought his unique take of minimal and tech-house to the Mixmag Lab London this month. Teleporting you to Ibiza, this set gives us a sneak peek into what’s to come from the artist this summer. Chef’s kiss.

Stay On Sight with Skin on Skin: 2 Year Anniversary 100% Unreleased Special

That’s right, the one and only Skin On Skin has treated us to a mix with only unreleased heaters, and one listen will have you chomping at the bit for the two hours of material to officially drop. From drill-infused murk to jubilant house to mechanic techno to global rap dynamism, the full range of his incredible artistry is on show.

Anastasia Kristensen ‘Season Fnale’ on NTS

The final mix of Anastasia Kristensen’s NTS residency eschews the driving dance music the DJ is known for a club setting for sounds that are more introspective and unhinged. With a theme of “modern dystopia and absurdity” running through the hour, it’s a transportative listen that draws you into its subtly building delirium, spanning selections from hypnotic ambient techno to wistful avant-pop to abstract experimental and an anxious sound collage synthesised from phishing scams.

Time Cow ‘Truancy Volume 347’

One of a kind Jamaican artist and Equiknoxx member Time Cow steps up for Truants’ mix series with an irresistible hour of dynamic selection that will have you grinning like a Chesire cat; The experimental dancehall he’s synonymous with features alongside groovier disco, blissed-out reggae, rapid-fire jungle and delectable Bouyon.

DJ Travella ‘RA.984’

Young singeli star DJ Travella lets loose with a thrilling showcase of the speedy Tanzanian genre. If you’re not yet familiar, prepare to have your mind fried and rewired by the chaotically upbeat and joyous ride.

Marwa Belhaj Youssef on dublab

To celebrate a recent Mixmag feature on Tunisian electronic music, local hero Marwa Belhaj Youssef crafts a mix of experimental excellence taken from the ‘Inlandquake #TN’ compilation, displaying the deep levels of experimental talent native to to the North African nation, from a disquieting link-up between Khorcha & Puritanist and it’s “I feel sick” refrain amid brutal noise to more transcendent takes on unconventional electronic music from the likes of Nvmb Stupor feat. Faiza Fehri & Amina Lassoued.

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