#382 Valentin S

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)

Hailing from São Paulo, producer and selector Bauhouse (Agustin Giangaspero) stands at the forefront of Brazil's new generation of electronic talent. Taking conceptual cues from the Bauhaus architectural movement, his productions translate structural balance, geometric precision, and functional groove into pure dancefloor momentum. With a catalog exceeding 10 million streams, co-founding Clover Club Records, and earning heavyweight support from industry titans including Laurent Garnier, Jamie Jones, A-Trak, Mochakk, and Vintage Culture, his trajectory across the global underground is firmly established. Stepping up for an exclusive showcase on MUSICUNEED, Bauhouse delivers an authoritative, masterfully sequenced journey rooted in the pure heritage of House. The session traces a dynamic arc through golden-era 90s piano house, soulful cuts, and syncopated UK garage rhythms—featuring seminal selections from Disclosure, MJ Cole, Deetron, and Alex Kassian, alongside his catalog release on the legendary Nervous Records ("Tracey Channel") and his custom dancefloor rework of Marvin Gaye ("After Marvins Dance"). It is a vibrant, impeccably paced performance that bridges classic dance music history with modern club energy. Follow & Support: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bauhouseofficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bauhousemusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bauhousemusic

German selector and cultural curator Nikolas Gagarin brings a distinct, community-driven ethos to the electronic underground. Based in Ingolstadt, he has played a pivotal role in shaping his regional scene as the founder of the Karo Kollektiv, the open-air concept Karo vom Dach, and through his collaborative initiatives at the socio-cultural platform KAP94. Unbound by rigid genre confines, his performance style relies on spontaneous crowd connection and bold, narrative-focused curation. For his exclusive debut on MUSICUNEED, Nikolas Gagarin delivers an electrifying showcase centered on the synth-laden rhythms and driving energy of Indie Dance. Seamlessly bridging dark disco accents, raw bassline momentum, and peak-time dynamics, the session features benchmark cuts from influential circuit figures including Oliver Koletzki, Doctor Dru, Freudenthal, and Mr Morek. The result is a masterfully calibrated, high-tempo journey engineered for modern underground dancefloors. Follow & Support: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikolas.gagarin/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nikolas-gagarin

Veteran selector and broadcaster Alan Ritchie brings over three decades of authentic dancefloor heritage to the platform. Cutting his teeth during the late-1980s UK vinyl explosion and coming up through the defining 1990s London club scene—making an early debut alongside Mark Broom at the famed Gardening Club—Ritchie has shared bills with circuit titans including Ben Sims, Colin Dale, Inigo Kennedy, and DJ Bone. A pioneering figure in early online broadcasting as the founder of London’s underground outlet Frequency Radio, he later relocated to Southeast Asia, where he established a deep cultural footprint across Vietnam and Cambodia alongside his regular broadcasts for Hanoi Community Radio. For his exclusive debut on MUSICUNEED, Alan Ritchie delivers a masterclass in pure, timeless Deep House. Steeped in the foundational sounds of Detroit, Chicago, and the UK underground, the session weaves raw groove with rich musicality. Anchored by definitive selections from scene legends such as Delano Smith, Rick Wade, Norm Talley, Robert Owens, and Los Hermanos, alongside key cuts from Vince Watson and Manoo, this mix is an expertly paced, high-fidelity journey curated for seasoned electronic music purists. Follow & Support: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Alan-Ritchie Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/alanritchie921 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djalanritchie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soul_jazz_funksters/

Hailing from the picturesque, culturally rich Rhineland region of Germany, selector Ralle has established a distinct, focused presence within the underground circuit since stepping behind the decks in 2020. Grounded in an appreciation for natural acoustic textures and rich harmonic progression, his creative vision is defined by his active resident shows on Saturo Sounds and Organic Deephouse Radio, where he consistently champions a patient, deliberate approach to set construction. For his exclusive debut on MUSICUNEED, Ralle delivers a seamlessly woven showcase dedicated to the warm, evolving layers of Organic House and Progressive House. Incorporating benchmark selections from genre-defining imprints such as Anjunadeep, Shanti Radio, and Songuara—including key works from Marsh, Volen Sentir, and Shingo Nakamura—the session pairs reflective melodies with smooth, rolling rhythms to create a cohesive, late-night broadcast experience. Follow & Support: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rallemusik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ralle.musik/

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 Less Is More Enjoy❤️ Follow & Support: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/limartstyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gonzalo.burdeos/ YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN9quR1ozvE Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/222iVS6ysO7cICben1Py2M First Less Is More mix For MUSICUNEED: https://soundcloud.com/musicuneednetwork/132-less-is-more Tracklist 01.Lean Robotti - Robotica (Extended Mix) [PURRFECTION] 02.Alessandro Basile, La Hara (IT) - Running in D Minor (Extended Mix) [All I Need] 03.SBTH - Diffondersi (Alternate Version) [Lossless] 04.Analog Sol, Arodes - Trinidad Dreams (Extended Mix) [Unreleased Records] 05.Andrea Oliva - Neon Hearts (Original Mix) [HABITAT] 06.HotLap - I See U (Original Mix) [Siamese] 07.JUNO (DE), Samm (BE) - Muralli (Original Mix) [Magnifik Music] 08.atsou - It's Only Fake (Extended Mix) [All I Need] 09.Aurae - Lifetime (Extended Mix) [VIVA MUSIC] 10.Alex Breitling - Umoja (Extended Mix) [Zerothree] 11.Facundo Navarro - Autarkeia (Original Mix) [Musique de Lune] 12.Nicolas Viana - Fog Machine (Ilias Katelanos & Plecta Extended Remix) [Univack] 13.Christian Smith - Mileage Run (Original Mix) [Mango Alley] 14.Fausto, Ademarr - El Sonidito (Made In Tlv Remix) [Phisica] 15.Michael CassetteDouble Oath (Original Mix) [Anjunadeep] 16.Tinlicker, Hero Baldwin -I Want My Freedom (Rework - Extended Version) [PIAS …LECTRONIQUE]

Producer and selector Pablo Martinez (PM) has built a dynamic, highly respected presence across the global electronic underground. Known for his monthly broadcast PERCEPTIONS on XBeat Radio and an extensive studio catalog spanning imprints like Future Avenue, Flug Lab, AH Digital, and Symmetric Records, his artistic vision centers on fluid contrast—shifting seamlessly between dark, driving atmospheres and ethereal, emotive arrangements. For his exclusive debut on MUSICUNEED, Pablo Martinez delivers a masterfully curated dive into pure Progressive House. Highlighting benchmark selections from iconic genre architects such as Hernan Cattaneo, D-Nox, and Estiva, alongside cutting-edge cuts on Mango Alley, Balance Music, and Univack, the set balances heavy low-end drive with deep, hypnotic melodies. It is an expertly calibrated late-night session that captures the full emotional spectrum of modern progressive music. Follow & Support: Linktr.ee: Linktr.ee/PabloMartinezPm Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pablo-martinez-pm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pablo_martinez_pm/

Based in the vibrant electronic landscape of Koh Phangan, Thailand, producer and selector Valentin S brings a highly distinct perspective to modern curation. Utilizing a formal background as a mathematician and machine learning engineer, he applies a deep, systematic understanding of harmony, structural evolution, and rhythmic tension to his musical arrangements. Rather than relying on sudden transitions, his programming focuses on highly methodical, slow-building journeys—prioritizing hypnotic development and flawless harmonic continuity from the opening track to the final resolution. For his exclusive, unreleased debut on MUSICUNEED, Valentin S delivers a masterfully paced showcase dedicated to the deeper spectrum of Progressive House. Highlighting a rich selection of underground benchmarks—including tracks from Alex O'Rion, Simos Tagias, and definitive imprints like Sudbeat and Meanwhile—the session serves as a precise realization of his creative philosophy. It is a highly cohesive, late-night performance where mathematical precision meets pure dancefloor instinct, offering an essential listen for progressive purists worldwide. Follow & Support: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/apovalov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valentine.shapovalov Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apovalov

Hot Since 82 unveils the next single from his forthcoming album 'Obsessions' - arriving via his own imprint Knee Deep In Sound this September. 'Wow' sees rolling percussive rhythms meet a smooth sailing vocals to come together and create an atmospheric rolling four to the floor house banger. Follow & Support: Hot Since 82: Website: https://www.hotsince82.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hotsince-82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotsince82 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HotSince82 SongKick: https://www.songkick.com/artists/5101163-hot-since-82 Knee Deep In Sound: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/KneeDeepInSound YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KneeDeepInSound Linktr.ee: https://soundcloud.com/KneeDeepInSound