44BEATZCAST 26:01
Welcome to 2026 and my first mix of the year - 44BEATZCAST 26:01. Tech House, Indie Disco and Techno, seamlessly woven together with deep melodic textures and spikes of raw euphoric energy.
Across 22 tracks this mix celebrates acclaimed names including Bonobo, Dusky, Laurent Garnier, Township Rebellion, Adonis, Ken Ishii, Ian O’Donovan and Alexander Kowalski. 26:01 balances piano‑driven warmth and hypnotic minimalism with re‑edits of classic house to create a rich sonic landscape. Past, present and future.
The journey begins with the delicate keys of Physical Education’s “Sweet Talk (Extended Piano Mix)” before Yuu Udagawa’s “Urban Physicality (Takuya Matsumoto Remix)” adds a jazzy swing. Kitschy Kitsch’s “Together” lifts the mood, followed by Martin Noise’s “Mucho Manglar” which adds acid undertones. BT COP’s “Ouroboros” twists into darker territory, while Darlyn Vlys’ “Discovery” pulses with cinematic drive. Sian’s “Black T‑Shirt” sharpens the edge, and Olivier Gregoire with Geoffroy Dewandeler’s “Ignored Folklore” adds depth prior to Kris Wadsworth’s “Deep Inside” and Steve Byte’s “Pragmatic” punching in with raw techno grit.
Momentum builds with Township Rebellion’s “Charlotte”, then Ken Ishii’s “Malfunction Manipulation (Satoshi Fumi ‘Sequential’ Mix)” layers intricate rhythm. Roland Leesker’s “My Warehouse (M.A.N.D.Y. Remix, Emanuel Satie Rework)” nods to house heritage, while Ian O’Donovan’s “Forever Untold (Satoshi Fumi Remix)” adds a melodic sweep. REBRN’s “KOKA” injects intensity, Alexander Kowalski’s “Green Eyed” offers Berlin‑tinged depth, and Bonobo’s “Defender” brings organic textures. Dusky’s “Amongst The Gods” lifts the mix skyward with euphoric resonance.
The finale celebrates dance culture: Laurent Garnier’s “Let the People Faire la Fête” radiates communal joy, Adonis’ “We’re Rockin’ Down The House (Toby Tobias & Hardway Bros Re‑Edit)” reclaims Chicago roots, and Squal G’s “Volonté” adds modern flair. Neville Watson’s “Fight On” brings us home and gently back to earth.
Across 78 minutes, 44BEATZCAST 26:01 moves seamlessly from piano‑led warmth to techno grit: from underground experimentation to timeless house.
Tracklist:
Sweet Talk (Extended Piano Mix) - Physical Education
Urban Physicality (Takuya Matsumoto Remix) - Yuu Udagawa
Together - Kitschy Kitsch
Mucho Manglar - Martin Noise
Ouroboros - BT COP
Discovery - Darlyn Vlys
Black T-Shirt - Sian
Ignored Folklore - Olivier Gregoire, Geoffroy Dewandeler
Deep Inside - Kris Wadsworth
Pragmatic - Steve Byte
Charlotte - Township Rebellion
Malfunction Manipulation (Satoshi Fumi 'Sequential' Mix) - Ken Ishii
My Warehouse (M.A.N.D.Y. Remix, Emanuel Satie Rework) - Roland Leesker
Forever Untold (Satoshi Fumi Remix) - Ian O'Donovan
KOKA - REBRN
Green Eyed - Alexander Kowalski
Defender - Bonobo
Amongst The Gods - Dusky
Let the People Faire la Fête - Laurent Garnier
We're Rockin' Down The House (Toby Tobias & Hardway Bros Re-Edit) - Adonis
Volonté - Squal G
22. Fight On - Neville Watson
Which track inspired the cover art for this mix?
Amongst The Gods - Dusky