#396 Marc Steiner

Stepping up for an exclusive Melodic House showcase, Marc Steiner delivers a masterclass DJ Mix for MuNcast #396 on MUSICUNEED. Hailing from Austria and curating selections since the late 90s, Steiner has spent decades refining his ear for underground club culture. Operating primarily as a dedicated music curator and recommender, he approaches his sets with the meticulous care of a seasoned selector. Currently evolving his creative output under the alias Doctor Basstard, his focus remains firmly on unearthing and sharing high-fidelity tracks. Built on a foundation of Melodic House, the session drifts steadily into deep, rhythmic Deep House territory. The mix is constructed around emotive atmospheres and driving rhythms, anchored by standout cuts and remixes from Ben Böhmer, Sultan + Shepard, Lane 8, and Hot Since 82. Navigating through lush textures from Le Youth, CRi, and Adam Port, the journey maintains a steady, hypnotic momentum tailored for deep listening and the late-night dancefloor. This is a carefully constructed progression, executed with absolute precision. Follow & Support:: Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/Marc_Steiner Website: https://www.doctorbasstard.com

London-based DJ and producer davalis has established a solid presence in the Progressive House landscape, focusing on the deeper, more hypnotic end of the spectrum. His sound is built on dark, rolling grooves that steadily escalate into high-energy, peak-time momentum. With his recent Silver Dust EP on AH Digital breaking into the Beatport Top 40 and his remix of Drum Club's "Sound System" gaining widespread recognition, his productions have earned consistent support from industry heavyweights including Anthony Pappa, Dave Seaman, Ruben Karapetyan, and Redspace. Stepping up for MuNcast #395, davalis delivers an exclusive guest mix strictly locked into Progressive House. The session moves through deep, atmospheric foundations and driving rhythms, featuring two of his own reworks for Ekis Ekis alongside standout cuts and remixes from Dmitry Molosh, Christian Smith, Redspace, HAFT, and KAZKO. This is a carefully constructed progression of underground progressive house, executed with absolute precision. Follow & Support: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/davalis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davalis_music Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6t6t47YpWA1gE9H6NgRIwZ

Portuguese-born and Málaga-based, RUi has cultivated a dynamic approach to club culture rooted in the late-90s Portuguese electronic movement and refined through Berlin's diverse dancefloors. Moving to the German capital in 2015 fundamentally shaped his understanding of the dancefloor as a space for connection, expression, and belonging. His curation consistently defies strict boundaries, navigating between dark nu-disco, groovy house, trance, and raw techno with a sharp focus on energy and atmosphere. Stepping up for the MuNcast series, RUi delivers an exclusive guest mix built around leftfield house, deep grooves, and unconventional club sounds. Moving steadily from 124 to 132 BPM, the session builds a playful yet increasingly driving trajectory strictly for the late-night dancefloor. Featuring standout cuts from Mr. Ho, Alex Kassian, CC:DISCO!, and Man/ipulate, this is a carefully constructed progression, executed with absolute precision. Follow & Support: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ruiberlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rui_berlin Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/ruifranciscosilva/

Poland-based DJ and producer Neiroll has cultivated a distinct aesthetic defined by dark atmospheres, hypnotic flow, and a masterful command of tension. Navigating the spaces between melodic house and techno, progressive house, and organic textures, he is the mind behind the Hypnotic Annihilation mix series—a project dedicated to constructing seamless, start-to-finish musical journeys. Through consistent radio broadcasts and meticulously curated guest sessions, his reputation is built on a precise balance of pressure and release. Stepping up for MuNcast #393, Neiroll delivers an exclusive session that reflects the darker, more hypnotic edge of his sound. The mix opens with deep, atmospheric textures before steadily escalating toward a driving late-night peak, ultimately resolving on an emotional, cinematic close. Featuring essential cuts and remixes from Rinzen, Tonaco, Novakk, and Jury Spika, this is a carefully calculated progression of melodic house and progressive techno, executed with absolute precision. Follow & Support: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/neiroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neiroll_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Neiroll_Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neirollofficial Spotufy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3se8bmQSgToLlriErsxVfW

Swiss-born and Saigon-based, DJ Ouch! has been a driving force in electronic music for over two decades. As the co-founder of Harbour Saigon (HRBR) and a key figure at venues like The Lighthouse, he has consistently shaped Vietnam's underground club circuit. His background spans from early 90s European club culture to running the Miniclic Records imprint, establishing a reputation built on disciplined curation and deep, low-end control. Stepping up for the MuNcast series, DJ Ouch! delivers an exclusive guest mix strictly focused on Deep House and House. The session moves seamlessly through warm, dub-tinted rhythms and understated grooves, featuring essential tracks from Youandewan, Huerta, Telephones, and Opal Sunn, alongside foundational selections from Holy Garage, Ricardo Baez, and Joe Davies. This is an uncompromised hour of underground house, executed with absolute precision. Follow & Support: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dj-ouch1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj_ouch1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dj.ouch1 Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/dj_ouch

Forged on the dancefloors of Berlin and refined over a decade behind the decks, Swiss-based selector and producer Em Pathik represents the patient, hypnotic side of contemporary club culture. Finding his early rhythm as a drummer before absorbing the defining sounds of rooms like Watergate and Sisyphos, his aesthetic is built entirely on restraint and physical groove. Now a staple across Southern Germany and Switzerland, he is actively shaping a new chapter of stripped-back underground releases—perfectly timed with today's launch of his brand-new Natural Language EP on Sublease Music. Stepping up for an exclusive MUSICUNEED showcase, Em Pathik delivers a masterclass in Minimal House and Deep Tech. Engineered specifically for the late-night floor, the session is built around warm, rolling sub-basslines, subtle emotion, and swung tape-style textures. Drifting steadily into deep, rhythmic territory, the mix features essential cuts from Mihai Popoviciu, Traumer, Sascha Dive, and Audiojack, alongside his own original studio production, "Dimensions." It is a meticulously paced, high-fidelity journey that prioritizes true dancefloor consistency over peak-time spectacle. Follow Em Pathik: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/empathikmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empathik.music Website: https://empathik-music.com Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/empathikmusic

Forged in the physical era of dance music, Rick Sierra is a genuine veteran of the Stateside underground. With a journey tracing back to the 1987 Miami circuit, his pedigree is rooted in the absolute foundations of house. From holding down defining Friday night residencies in 90s Atlanta to absorbing the culture behind the counter at Satellite Records alongside Tommy Sunshine, he is a selector whose ear has been shaped by decades of club history. Now commanding the airwaves from Denver, Colorado, as a core resident for Saturo Sounds, Sierra steps up for an exclusive MUSICUNEED showcase engineered as pure musical therapy. We are locking into a deeply restorative, expertly paced masterclass in Organic House. Built on warm acoustic textures and rolling, emotive grooves, the session features essential selections from Amonita, Makebo, M.O.S., and Anjunadeep’s Jody Wisternoff. It is an uncompromising, high-fidelity journey designed to disconnect the mind and move the floor. Follow Rick Sierra: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ricksierra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RickSierra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricksierra/

Portuguese-Mexican DJ, producer, and venue curator Oscar Rosmano has been a foundational architect within the electronic music landscape for over 25 years. Launching his career in the early 2000s, he has cemented a formidable reputation within the global progressive house community, sharing bills with genre titans including Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, Dave Seaman, Anthony Pappa, and Danny Howells. His influence extends far beyond the decks as the owner and curator of Lisbon's renowned Temple Club. Operating out of the historic former Europa Sunrise space in Santos, the venue serves as a vital sanctuary for progressive, techno, and alternative underground sounds in Portugal. As a producer, Rosmano's catalog spans respected imprints such as Modus Vivendi, Musique de Lune Noire, and Manual Music, with his tracks charting in the Top 10 of Beatport's Afro House releases and the Top 20 of the Progressive House charts. Stepping up for MuNcast #389, Rosmano delivers an authoritative, deeply atmospheric session rooted in pure Progressive House. Weaving intricate melodic textures with driving club momentum, the mix features standout cuts from Guy J, Makebo, and Monika Kruse, alongside his own original studio work. It is an expertly paced, high-fidelity journey engineered for seasoned underground purists. Follow Rosmano: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rosmano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosmano.dj Website: https://rosmano.dj/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/rosmano.dj Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/303PBwuPH0My1nNlL9cDIZ

London-born and currently based in Norway, selector, producer, and curator Ben Spalding brings over a decade of international club pedigree to the platform. Having performed across more than 40 countries—including standout appearances at Coachella and Ecuador’s Lost Beach Club—he operates as the driving force behind the Puzzle Projects Music and HOT GROOVERS imprints. His catalog and labels have earned critical praise from DJ Mag and BBC airwaves, drawing regular track support from industry titans such as Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Joseph Capriati, Jamie Jones, and Steve Lawler. Stepping up for an exclusive showcase on MUSICUNEED, Ben Spalding delivers a high-grade, rhythmically relentless session locked squarely into the pulse of Minimal / Deep Tech. Built on rolling low-end pressure, crisp syncopation, and driving peak-time energy, the mix features standout cuts from circuit mainstays including Jamie Fielding, Jence (UK), Niteplan, and Micah Baxter. It is an authoritative, expertly constructed set engineered for dedicated underground dancefloors. Follow Ben Spalding: Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/ben-spalding/402928 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/benspaldingofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benspaldingofficial/ Website: https://www.puzzleprojectsmusic.com

In this podcast series we would like to give you that sense or feeling of having previously experienced something that really has been encountered before with MuNcast DJ's. Here we go! DejaVu with Bavaresco Enjoy❤️ Follow & Support: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bavaresco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djbavaresco/ YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6up1rNYdow Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4vj3QCAODfFLgTg80qHVJL First Bavaresco mix For MUSICUNEED: https://soundcloud.com/musicuneednetwork/141-bavaresco Tracklist: 1. Rhymos - Horny Goat Weed (Fanick Remix) 2. Mike Steva - Oro (Original Mix) 3. Gene Farris - The Way To Go (Original Mix) 4. Eddy Ramich - Just A Moment (Original Mix) 5. Durante feat. PaulWetz - Evaporate (Original Mix) 6. John Digweed & Nick Muir - Aquatonic (Alberto Ruiz Remix) 7. 2ND Round - Insomnia (Original Mix) 8. Jazzloungerz - Obsession (Born To Funk Remix) 9. Apoena - Eterno Flerte (Original Mix) 10. Alexander Alar & Indie Elephant - Berberia (Original Mix) 11. Lacozta feat. Claudia Assef - Simpaticona da Boate (DJ Mau Mau & Franco Jr Plexus Remix) 12. Sofi Tukker - Drinkee (Addal Remix)