44BEATZCAST 26:13
44BEATZCAST 26:13 is a 60‑minute exploration of Deep House, Detroit Techno, Acid House and Techno. A mix in which high tech soul meets European minimalism and avant‑garde experimentation.
Featuring Moodymann, Kenny Larkin, Sascha Funke, Extrawelt, Boris Brejcha and Emilie Nana, the mix spans labels such as KDJ, Toucan Sounds, TUMULT, Plus 8 Records, Kompakt, Planet E Communications, Pomelo, Cocoon Recordings, 430 West Records, Harthouse, Public Possession and Compost.
We kick off with with Moodymann’s “Amerika” [KDJ], a raw statement of intent, before Lovetempo’s “Live Or Die By Love” [Toucan Sounds] injects soulful warmth. MEUTE’s “Cygnus” [TUMULT] adds orchestral techno flair, leading into Kenny Larkin’s “We Shall Overcome” [Plus 8 Records], a Detroit classic of resilience. Sascha Funke’s “Atze” [Kompakt] and Jaco Matthews’ “Detroit Fréquences” [Planet E Communications] deepen the groove, while Jonathan Kaspar’s “Licht” [Kompakt] illuminates the path.
The middle arc intensifies with K’Alexi Shelby’s “Acid King” [Jack‑It] and Tin Man’s “U.R.” [Pomelo], both acid‑driven explorations. Extrawelt’s “Dark Side Of My Room (Timo Maas Remix)” [Cocoon Recordings] twists into darker territory, before Michael Mayer’s “Brainwave Technology” [Kompakt] and Octave One’s “Sonic Fusion” [430 West Records] deliver cerebral techno power. Boris Brejcha’s “Die Maschinen Sind Gestranded” [Harthouse] pushes high‑tech minimalism, while 1‑800 Techno, DJ City & Karl Lihagen’s “For Several Eternals Before There Were Years” [Public Possession] adds conceptual depth.
The closing sequence lifts with Vince Watson’s “It’s Not Over” [Planet E Communications], a hopeful Detroit anthem, before Emilie Nana’s “I Rise” [Compost] seals the journey with empowerment and transcendence. Across 16 tracks, 44BEATZCAST 26:13 moves from raw Detroit grooves to Kompakt minimalism, acid explorations and lyrical finales — a 60‑minute narrative of struggle, light and ascension.
Enjoy the trip!
Tracklist:
Amerika - Moodymann [KDj]
Live Or Die By Love - Lovetempo [Toucan Sounds]
Cygnus - MEUTE [TUMULT]
We Shall Overcome - Kenny Larkin [Plus 8 Records]
Atze - Sascha Funke [Kompakt]
Detroit Fréquences - Jaco Matthews [Planet E Communications]
Licht - Jonathan Kaspar [Kompakt]
Acid King - K’Alexi Shelby [Jack-It]
U.R. - Tin Man [Pomelo]
Dark Side Of My Room (Timo Maas Remix) - Extrawelt [Cocoon Recordings]
Brainwave Technology - Michael Mayer [Kompakt]
Sonic Fusion - Octave One [430 West Records]
Die Maschinen Sind Gestranded - Boris Brejcha [Harthouse]
For Several Eternals Before There Were Years - 1-800 Techno, DJ City & Karl Lihagen [Public Possession]
It's Not Over - Vince Watson [Planet E Communications]
I Rise - Emilie Nana [Compost]
What inspired the cover art for this mix?
The arc of the mix against the backdrop of the 2026 World Cup.