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

Florence Scott-Anderton ‘Sounds on Screen: Parker Poesy’ on NTS

Surely there could be no finer tribute to the “Queen of the indies” than a journey through the off-kilter music that has soundtracked her eclectic filmography; NTS dedicated its latest Sounds on Screen to the imitable Parker Poesy, starting off Dee-Light’s ‘Music Is The Soul Reflector’ from her 1995 film, Party Girl. Accompanying a foray of soundtrack classics are vocal excerpts from Blade Trinity, The White Lotus, The Daytrippers, and Hell On Heels: The Battle Of Mary Kay and many more.

Rainy Miller ‘The Mix 059’

As he further explores the “Northern Gothic” concept that formed the basis behind his recently-released album - ‘Joseph, What have you done?’ - Preston’s Rainy Miller utilises his edition of The Mix to imagine a mythical soundscape of northern England. Created by stitching together each track using “noise generators and reverse loops”,  Miller incorporates the all-familiar stylings of Sonic Youth, the Stone Roses and Ian Brown throughout the new-age formations of Pavel Milyakov, Klein and Space Afrika – with a splash of Playboi Carti that melts and deforms as it reaches the finale. 

Wes Baggaley ‘Sixth Sense 004’

Deep, cavernous IBM that lands with a wallop is all in a day's work for Wes Baggaley, yet it’s not so much wall-to-wall hard-hitters found within his new hour-and-20 contribution to Peach’s Sixth Sense mix series, and more the walls - the entire house - have been shattered to smithereens. Wigan’s finest export drives through a billowing array of tracks from Rrose, Surgeon, Al Wootton and Silent Servant – applying flashes of atmospheric respite via Autechre, Thomas Köner and Donato Dozzy. This is peak Wes and a bag(gs) to put it in.

United In Flames w/ Oklou & Malibu on NTS

French ambient artist Malibu enlists Poitiers-born singer and producer Oklou into the mix on the latest instalment of her United In Flames show, exploring delicate soundscapes and ethereal instrumentals, as well as downtempo versions of new tracks from Oklou’s recent debut album, ‘Choke Enough’.

DJ Seinfeld on The Lot Radio

During his recent US tour, DJ Seinfeld swung by New York’s The Lot Radio to deliver an effortless blend of club tunes and house gold in a 100% production mix, made up entirely of his own unreleased tracks. “I was honestly really nervous because it’s one of those things I always struggle to do, playing my own songs,” he explained.

KILIMANJARO ‘The Mix 061’

Pure summer vibes are a-go in KILIMANJARO’s new mix for Mixmag, which includes a handful of his own original tracks and remixes, plus some appearances from the likes of salute, SBTRKT, Prospa, and more. “This mix is a little more high-energy than what people might typically expect from me, but it features a lot of my favourite tracks at the moment,” he says.

Tim Reaper on NTS

On the latest episode of his regular NTS show, Future Retro boss Tim Reaper gets heavy-handed on unreleased tunes, with a spread of fresh jungle and 160 bangers from Sully, Suzukie, Kid Lib, Sonar’s Ghost, and plenty more across an hour.

Objekt @ The Lot Radio 05-12-2025

Objekt takes us through sonorous tones and rhythmically intricate beats in a beguiling set on The Lot Radio. Gradually pulling you into through spacious sounds then locking you into tension, the two hours fly by.

Ceri ‘House of Others #120 - Love This Culture’

Ceri delivers a love ‘proper’ house music, paying tribute to the Black, Latin and queer communities it came from in a nearly three-hour excursion through sumptuous records. From classic, compelling cuts in the Chicago, Detroit and NYC mould to journeying across the Atlantic to pumping Berlin numbers and swung UK flavours, it’s an endless delight.

Cleyra ‘The 'Shine A Light On' Mix’

Shy Bristolian producer Cleyra pops out of hiding to share a breath-taking mix of sounds for The Ransom Note. In whiplash moment, piercing synths give way to acapella vocals, clattering percussion cuts through ambient haze to tee up wigged-out acid, and there’s even a dreamy pop denouement, 

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