There's a certain kind of electricity that only comes from a DJ who understands tension—not just how to build it, but how to let it breathe. On RLM Podcast Episode 006, LUNIC delivers a mix that feels less like a playlist and more like a controlled detonation across the underground house and techno spectrum.
From the outset, the inclusion of unidentified openers—those "Unknown" selections—sets a deliberate tone: this is about feeling over familiarity. It's a bold move that immediately places the listener inside LUNIC's world, where discovery matters more than name recognition. As the mix unfolds, artists like Tamada and Shara begin to shape the sonic palette, threading hypnotic rhythms with a subtle melodic undercurrent.
The energy deepens with the unmistakable touch of Timo Maas alongside Costax, as "Q.Green" adds a textured, late-night drive. That momentum is carried seamlessly into the emotive pull of Voice From the Depths, whose "Jewel Kid" collaboration injects a sense of atmospheric lift before the groove pivots again.
By the time David Montoya's "Afrolatina" lands, the mix has found its stride—percussive, warm, and undeniably global. It's here that LUNIC's programming shines: each transition feels intentional, guiding the listener through shifting moods without ever breaking immersion. Oliver Schories' "Maia" and Jimi Jules' "Speed Meditation" add a melodic sophistication, balancing introspection with forward motion.
The set's peak arrives with heavier hitters. Will Clarke's "Pray" (remixed by Christian Nielsen) delivers a driving, almost spiritual intensity, while Technasia's "I Am Somebody" anchors the mix with a timeless, warehouse-ready punch.
Elsewhere, cuts like "Can't You See?" from Geods Sored and Henry Effe's "Experiment 001" keep the listener off balance—in the best way—adding grit and unpredictability to an otherwise fluid journey. And just as it began, the mix closes with another Unknown selection, completing the circle and reinforcing the idea that this set isn't about endings—it's about continuation.
What makes Episode 006 stand out isn't just track selection—it's restraint. LUNIC avoids overindulgence, letting grooves ride longer than expected, trusting the listener to settle into the rhythm. The result is a mix that feels immersive, late-night, and deeply intentional—a statement piece for RLM Recordings that quietly demands repeat listens.
In a landscape saturated with quick hits and algorithm-driven sets, this is something rarer: a DJ mix with identity.
TRACKLISTING:
-Unknown // Unknown -Tamada // Shara -Grace // Timo Maas & Costax -Q.Green // Voice From the Depths -Jewel Kid // Work -David Montoya // Afrolatina -Oliver Schories // Maia -Jimi Jules // Speed Meditation -Will Clarke // Pray (Christian Nielsen Remix) -Geods Sored // Can't You See? -Henry Effe - Experiment 001 -Cassy // Don't You -Technasia - I am Somebody -Unknown // Unknown
