‘I Made you a mixtape’ – Lane 8

Spring 2025 Mixtape

Do those five words ever lose their charm? Not for me, they represent an exciting anticipation that I eagerly embrace every quarter. The 2025 Spring Mixtape is a thrilling journey, packed with 16 captivating IDs. These IDs always leave us guessing on which tracks are unreleased gems from Lane 8, exclusive demos, and upcoming releases from TNH. Immerse yourself for 2 hours and 49 minutes with TNH favorites like Massane, Ocula, and Paraleven. The IDs may feature fresh sounds from rising talents such as Departure, Embrz and Myrne, alongside the enchanting Nora En Pure. Plus, you’ll recognize voices like Tailor that bring an added touch of familiarity. If you were fortunate to catch Lane 8 earlier this year, whether at his newly launched Childish Tour in the US or the unforgettable We Belong Here event, these IDs will resonate with you in profound and exciting ways.

As passionate fans, we thrive on engaging discussions on Reddit and Discord about the mixtape tracklists. Daniel takes us on a transformative journey filled with uplifting melodies, poignant moments, and cinematic soundscapes. Enriching the 2025 mixtape are renowned artists such as Dusky, Jamie xx, Maribou State, Monkey Safari, Qrion, Sébastien Léger, Steve Angello, Tinlicker, and many more. Plus, enjoy energetic remixes from the beloved Childish album that keep your spirits high. This mixtape series not only uncovers hidden gems from emerging artists but also introduces you to captivating music you never knew you needed.

Childish Tour

If you’re a fan of EDMTunes, then you know I am an advocate of Lane 8 and the This Never Happened concept. I’ll be on the lookout for new tracks at all his shows. And trust me, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. If you haven’t yet had the chance to see Lane 8 perform live, I can’t urge you enough to do so. The TNH concept is a transformative part of his shows that immerses you in the moment. The whole no phones, no videos, just pure, unadulterated music and connection is unreal. This spring, Daniel is bringing his Childish tour to North America, and I highly recommend you secure your tickets here.

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As a whole, the four sets contain a runtime of 9:22:06. Yes, nine hours, from four sets. For what it’s worth, the ‘Rise For Love x Take A Trip’ set is quite the marathon in itself, in that it runs for five hours. I get that five-hour sets might not be for everyone but never fear. There are three other, more digestible sets.

If you’re a fan of Dusky or just the various flavors of house music, then this set is definitely for you. The four Rise For Love sets, recorded live from XOYO can be found here and streamed below. Enjoy.

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CRSSD Festival Fall 2018

Having debuted in 2014, CRSSD Musical Festival has quickly become a scene favorite. Taking place in Downtown San Diego, it is easy to see why. CRSSD Festival is a homegrown music festival made for lovers of House & Techno, by lovers of House & Techno. As an added perk, the festival even features live acts as well as some Indie-electronica. Set to the backdrop of Pirate Ships, Ocean Views, Palm Trees, and the San Diego City Steps, the Waterfront Park venue is unlike any other.

While there are other music festivals whose venues are set in the hearts of their respective cities, few can pull it off the way San Diego‘s CRSSD Festival can. Set only one mile from the airport, and within walking distance to the nearest train station, travel to and from the festival is as easy as can be.

CRSSD is held twice a year, once in the Spring, and a second time in the Fall. It is spread across three unique stages, each with their own contrasting styles & genres. You have The Palms, which featured a wide mix of House & Tech House, The City Steps, which featured a majority of the lineups Techno, while Ocean View which is where all of the live acts where staged.

Day 1

On day one, I walked into this musical wonderland absolutely blind. I thought I had prepared myself, as I had looked at photos & videos of past CRSSD events, as well as read some reviews. Little did I know, I still had no idea what to expect. As always, I checked out the lineup beforehand and made a list of who I wanted to see. I made sure to jot down names like Dusky, Dillon Nathaniel, Thomas Jack, and Louis The Child. Little did I know that this attempt would be futile.

The line to enter was not too long, I moved pretty quickly, and for this, I was as happy as can be. It took me mere minutes to get from the festival’s sidewalk entrance to the search volunteers.  It wasn’t until I ran into these people that I had what I would consider my biggest inconvenience all weekend. After being searched, I had to throw away my favorite lighter, as well as my imported Japanese chapstick. After this, my hand was stamped and I was ushered in. The wait to get in was no more than 10-15 minutes, all the while I was basking in the music from the nearby Palms stage. This was going to be fun.

The CRSSD Festival Experience

I entered the festival grounds, & immediately started exploring the venue that I roam about the next two days. I checked out the vendor’s area and was thoroughly impressed by the craft beer section. The Spacedust IPA was more than enough to keep me away from the Stella Artois that I typically fancy, and when I got tired of that, the Mango Chelada that they offered blew my taste buds away.

There was also a large section dedicated to food, which I made sure to frequent over the course of the two days. The local eatery Bang Bang featured some top-notch cuisine. There were multiple times I found myself heading back to the booth, in search of some more sushi. Having lived in Japan previously, I tend to hold the food I encounter outside the “Land Of The Rising Sun” to a higher standard. To this, I give Bang Bang the nod, as it more than satisfied my hunger.

For Us By Us

As I explored the grounds, one thing that immediately stuck out about CRSSD Festival, was the fact that there is no designated VIP section. While of course, you have backstage and artist areas, those are different. This isn’t the type of music festival that you go and flaunt your status at. Everyone is one in the same, and it’s all about the music. I find this fascinating, as the focus on “the music” is something that I think has been on the decline in recent years. Festivals and promoters alike have instead opted to focus experiences & vibes, rather than the music, which is actually what is supposed to provide such things. This issue is definitely one thing that the people behind CRSSD do not have to deal with. It is evident they are able to build a unique festival experience, without sacrificing the integrity of their lineup, or the music.

The Music

Throughout the day I feverishly ran around the different stages, meeting friends, making friends, and catching the acts I had made a plan to see. This last part didn’t exactly go as planned, but this actually worked out in my favor. While I did still catch snippets of Dusky and Layton Giordani, I spent a lot more time watching DJ’s I had little to no knowledge of. These were people like Darius, Sofi Tukker, and Hayden James. Darius absolutely killed it, creating a vibe that actually was pretty hard to walk away from.

Night Time

Thomas Jack blew me away, slaying the dancefloor with his mesh of funky tropical vibes which would often transition to straight house, and right back again to his signature sound. Will Clarke brought the heat as always, bringing the Dirtybird sound he is known for. After this, I zoomed over to the Ocean View stage to catch the one set of the day that I could not miss, and that was Louis The Child. With a slot time of only an hour, the Chicago based duo made the most of the time and left the crowd wanting more. I had never seen them prior to this, but didn’t stop me from making my way through to the crowd and dancing my heart away to their hit record ‘It’s Strange’. After Louis, I spent the rest of my nights walking around chatting, enjoying the ambiance. I made my way to the exit but was caught in my tracks by a DJ Set from George Fitzgerald. I ended up staying here the remainder of the night, and I couldn’t have had it any other way.

Day 2

Day two of CRSSD was what I had been looking forward to from the get-go. A majority of the acts I wanted to see would be playing then. These were names like Anti-Up, John Digweed, Flight Facilities, Claptone, Yotto, AC Slater b2b Jack Beats, & Mija. This time my planned schedule went without a hitch, as I was able to catch everyone I wanted, minus Flight Facilities, as their set crossed over the same time slots as Anti-Up, John Digweed, and AC Slater/Jack Beats. In the buildup to my scheduled sets, I ventured around the grounds not staying at a particular stage too long. In doing so I managed to catch an eclectic mix of House music from Melé, some sweet Techno from Pig & Dan, as well as a bit of Elderbrook‘s set.

My Cant Miss Sets

The first set on my schedule I was able to catch was Mija. Known for her ability to read a crowd, I think she had her work cut out for her. Not to take anything away from her, but as I said before, this festival had a heavy demographic of attendees who know what’s up with this side of the dance scene. From the crowd reactions she got during her set, it’s easy to see that she smashed the dance floor. I didn’t finish watching Mija, but this was only because I could not miss Yotto. The two DJs played nearly identical timeframes with a mere 15 minute offset between the two.

As I left the Palms and headed toward the City Steps, I could hear the beautiful Arpeggios that Yotto’s music is known for. To this, I  could hardly contain myself. As deep as the Anjuna veteran’s music can be, it still contains more than enough melody to keep you vibing. You can easily tell the rest of the crowd was feeling it just as much as I, as there wasn’t a single still pair of feet in sight.

The Good Stuff

From Yotto we left to check out AC Slater‘s b2b set with Jack Beats. Since leaving the stage from Mija’s set, the crowd had only grown in size. It was easy to see that this was one of the weekends most looked forward to sets. Now I’ve seen Jack Beats before, and I’ve heard stories of how AC Slater was the best set some of my friends have EVER seen, but I still don’t think I was prepared for this one. For nearly an hour & a half the two absolutely demolished the dancefloor. Playing out what seemed like their whole discographies, this one felt more like a house party than a festival set.

I had no intentions of leaving the stage, as Anti-Up was next in line, but nature calls. En route to the restrooms, I managed to sneak in a bit of John Digweed’s set. Just like many times before this, he demonstrated why he’s known as of the best in the scene. I wish I could have stayed longer, I would not let myself miss Chris Lake & Chris Lorenzo‘s debut performance.

Anti-Up

The duo of Chris’ played together at EDC earlier this year. However, this was their first official gig as Anti-Up. During my time waiting at the bathrooms, I explained to a group of fellow first-timers, that Anti-Up was made up of Chris Lake & Chris Lorenzo. After this, I could see the excitement in their eyes. It was awesome to see them head towards the stage as well. For an hour and fifteen minutes, Anti-Up destroyed the palms, hypnotizing the dancefloor with tracks both new and old. I am pretty sure there was a couple of new Anti-Up ID’s in there as well. The moment I heard the familiar bassline start to play, I lit up as I knew what was coming.

Live Music

After dancing our hearts away to Anti-Up, we made our way to the ocean view stage. Here we checked out Big Wild. This was one of the best decisions of the night. On the way there we checked out Matador, who was slaying in the usual fashion. Having missed a good portion of the set due to being at Anti-Up, it made me happy to catch Big Wild drop what is easily his biggest track in Aftergold.

After vibing away for a bit to Big Wild, and then Bob Moses, we made our way towards the exit. In doing so we caught a bit of Mind Against and ended the night off with Claptone. This was a vibey one, and it saw the mysterious DJ leave the crowd in awe.

In Closing

To wrap things up, my first CRSSD Festival was a pleasant one. I read about past events and how trash was an issue. While they did still have those silly tent trash cans, the grounds didn’t seem to be too littered with garbage. At least not any more than you would come to expect from a music festival. Everything from the lineup, set times, even the order that the acts played in was set to a tee.

The folks behind CRSSD Festival really seem to have this festival thing perfected. It will be awesome to see if other festivals/promotions will pick up on some of their methods. Regardless if they do or not, this shouldn’t change the success that CRSSD has seen. We can pretty much guarantee that this festival will only continue to grow with time.

With this having only been my first CRSSD Fest, I cannot wait to come back for my second. With that being said, I am super excited that this is something that occurs twice a year. This means I won’t have to wait too long for this to happen again. See you next year!

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If you’re familiar with Dusky, you’ve probably been looking forward to the release of their new ‘Aset Forever’ EP. If you’re not, you might just be after you check it out. The London based house duo has been around since the early 2010’s, and they’ve been riding a wave of success ever since. Having got their start by releasing on Anjunadeep, they’ve proceeded to release on labels such as Simple Records, Dogmatik Records, and even Aus Music. Today they bring us their new EP courtesy of their own label, 17 Steps.

It should be noted that this EP is dedicated to Dusky’s longtime friend Jan Francis who passed away in late 2017. According to Billboard:

“Francis was a founder of London’s famed ATG graffiti crew and School Records label. He was instrumental in the duo’s early career, booking some of their first-ever gigs in London.”

The ‘Aset Forever’ EP contains five tracks of solid tunes, incorporating all of the different styles, and characteristics we’ve come to love from the duo. ‘Amongst The Gods‘ is worth checking out, as it is just pure funky house.

Personally, my favourite tune on the EP is the fifth and final track, titled ‘The Captain.‘ It starts off quick with a funky bassline and just continues to grow in a progressive fashion. At 3:30 we get these beautiful synths, that sound like they could be part of your favourite Trance track. Normally at this point, a track would be ending, or would already have finished, but with a run time of 7 minutes and 10 seconds, ‘The Captain‘ is just getting started.

If you’re into quality house music, ‘Aset Forever’ is definitely worth checking out. Dusky once again more than delivers. The EP is out now on 17 Steps, and can be streamed below.

Dusky – Aset Forever EP | Download

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Dusky has announced their return to North America with a 15-date tour and they’ve gifted us a new EP to go along with it. Their ‘Aset Forever EP’ hits various points on the electronic music spectrum and every track will keep you itching to hit the dance floor.

Dusky’s first single from the EP, ‘Amongst The Gods’, has been a staple in their sets for the past year. It takes influence from the 90s rave scene with melodic vocals working in tandem with “shuffling breakbeat house rhythms.”

The EP is something near and dear to Dusky’s hearts because it’s named in tribute to Jan Francis. Francis passed away late last year. Dusky accredits him as the one responsible for their first bookings in London.

Listen to ‘Amongst The Gods’ below and grab your tickets for their North American tour here.

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Thanks to our good buddies over at Mixmag, we now have access to the first live sets from Anjunadeep Open Air NYC. The fourth open air event of the season took place on July 14 at the famed Brooklyn Mirage.

The star-studded house lineup featured some heavy hitters on Anjunadeep’s label. Label staples such as Lane 8, Yotto and Dusky were joined by high risers Ben Böhmer, 16 Bit Lolitas, Eli & Fur, Luttrell, and James Grant b2b Jody Wisternoff. Talk about an absolutely loaded show!

The live sets currently available include Yotto, Luttrell, 16 Bit Lolitas and James Grant b2b Jody Wisternoff. We will cleanse the palate below with Luttrell’s full set.

The open air series is hitting the West Coast over the next month if you want to be part of the magic. Checkout all the livesets on Mixmag’s YouTube page here.

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As summer comes to a close, Halloween slowly approaches. And what’s Halloween without Los Angeles’ annual Minimal Effort making its return to its home base in the city of angels? The festival just released first phase of their lineup and it is killer (Halloween pun intended).

The impressive spread of talent includes MK, Damian Lazarus, Dusky, Brodinski, Amine Edge & Dance, and Human Resources. Each artist is guaranteed to satisfy every part of your house and techno loving soul.

The location of Minimal Effort has moved once again, but the change will not disappoint. It will be taking place in a large event warehouse in Los Angeles called ENOX. The massive space is an indoor/outdoor urban playground that is the perfect setting for this Halloween themed gathering.

Minimal Effort is an underground event that has evolved into something truly great over the years. Between the aesthetically pleasing settings, continuously stellar lineups, and hardcore music loving attendees, this is an experience you don’t want to miss.

You can grab tickets here when they go on sale August 9th, and see the full lineup below. Stay tuned for phase two of the lineup coming soon!

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Above & Beyond will be celebrating their 250th Group Therapy in the United States! The landmark episode will be held at The Gorge Amphitheater – dubbed one of the most scenic concert venues in the world by The Wall Street Journal. The event will take place September 16th & 17th. The A&B faithful will be able to camp overnight Saturday following the 8 hour Group Therapy broadcast, and return for more Anjunadeep sounds on Sunday afternoon.

With more than 20,0000 fans expected to attend, you won’t want to miss this very special event. Above & Beyond has announced that some of the acts accompanying them will include Yotto, Lane 8, Dusky, and more of the Anjuna fam. Make sure you watch the official announcement video below, and grab ticket presales + more information here.

“The ABGT250 Launch Video features epic drone footage of the Group Therapy ribbons making their way along the Gorge river from Seattle, soundtracked by two new pieces of music from ABOVE & BEYOND – euphoric club instrumental “1001” and reflective piano piece “Surge”, which features on the “Inspired By” soundtrack album for Ghost In The Shell starring Scarlett Johansson.”

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In order to determine our ‘Top 10 Albums of 2016’, EDMTunes’ editors created a Facebook poll and asked our staff to select their 5 favorite LPs of the year. We also requested that people take both quality and popularity into consideration when voting to ensure that the list isn’t “too obscure” or “too mainstream”. Since this is a poll of our staff, we understand that the list isn’t going to please everyone. That being said, we feel that it’s a great representation of the EDMTunes family.

10. Dusky – Outer

Release date: October 14th, 2016
Label: Polydor Records
Album highlights: “Ingrid Is A Hybrid”, “Sort It Out Sharon”, “Long Wait”

9. Gareth Emery – 100 Reasons To Live

Release date: April 1st, 2016
Label: Garuda
Album highlights: “Reckless”, “Save Me”, “Until We Meet Again”

8. Illenium – Ashes

Release date: February 15th, 2016
Label: Kasaya / Seeking Blue
Album highlights: “Fortress”, “I’ll Be Your Reason”, “Afterlife”

7. DJ Snake – Encore

Release date: August 5th, 2016
Label: DJ Snake Music
Album highlights: “Middle”, “Propaganda”, “Let Me Love You”

6. Big Gigantic – Brighter Future 

Release date: August 26th, 2016
Label: Big Gigantic
Album highlights: “All Of Me”, “C’mon”, “The Little Things”

5. GRiZ – Good Will Prevail 

Release date: September 23rd, 2016
Label: All Good Records
Album highlights: “Can’t Hold Me Down”, “Good Times Roll”, “Gotta Push On”

4. Justin Martin – Hello Clouds 

Release date: April 20th, 2016
Label: Dirtybird
Album highlights: “Hello Clouds”, “Back To The Jungle”, “The Feels”

3. deadmau5 – w:/2016album/

Release date: December 2nd, 2016
Label: mau5trap
Album highlights: “Let Go”, “4ware”, “Imaginary Friends”, “Snowcone”

2. Flume – Skin

Release date: May 27th, 2016
Label: Future Classic
Album highlights: “Never Be Like You”, “Say It”, “Wall Fuck”, “Smoke & Retribution”

1. Eric Prydz – Opus

Release date: February 5th, 2016
Label: Eric Prydz Ltd
Album highlights: “Opus”, “Generate”, “The Matrix”, “Every Day”

What do you think about our ‘Top 10 Albums of 2016’? Let us know in the comments! Also, be sure to stay tuned for our ‘Top Originals’ list.

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BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix is home to some of the most renowned mixes from the industry’s top contenders. Artists from all genres of electronic music showcase their talent on Pete Tong‘s show, but only a small handful are superb enough to earn the title of Essential Mix of the Year. Last year, techno master Ben Klock received the prestigious award, showing why techno has and always will be a mainstay in today’s flood of EDM subgenres. It’s about that time again – this year’s nominees have arrived.

Not surprisingly, the five mixers nominated this year are some of the hottest names in the house and techno music scenes right now. Providing some of the smoothest mixes of the year, these artists can easily prove exactly why they are in the running for Essential Mix of the Year. Âme X Dixon, Leon Vynehall, Recondite, Midland and Dusky have all been nominated in recognition of the vast amount of talent they possess. Every single artist on this list has had an incredible year, and proves themselves worthy of their success with these wonderful mixes.

Take a listen to each mix below and let us know who you think deserves the coveted title the most.

Âme X Dixon

Leon Vynehall

Recondite

Midland

Dusky

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