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04-09-26
Second mix of the day, and it's one which has been on repeat for days on end. I discovered it by accident, and I've been hooked ever since. Yes, it might look like a mystery mix, as the title doesn't really explain much. Guessing it the date on which this mix was composed. But nothing else can be relayed from the title. It's a mystery, until you actually press play, and in an instant, you are immersed into the world of Jungle, Drum & Bass, and Breakbeat. And that's a wonderfu

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1 day ago3 min read


House Classic groove (2026)
It is Monday morning, and I'm back! Did you miss me? Probably not, which is a good thing. I didn't miss anyone either, as I was on holiday in Crete. I had to take a few days of holiday, as it's been non stop since the start of the year. And it was an amazing holiday. But holidays end, and it is now back to normality. Technically speaking: I was back last Wednesday, but I just could not be arsed to do any reviews. I just wanted to listen to music, discover new music, and do no

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2 days ago3 min read


Thumpa - 90s Euro Happy Hardcore Classics Vol 2 (2026)
The weekend has landed, and it's time for some fun! Let's go back to the 90s, and listen to some Happy Hardcore. And obviously, I am on board with this, as I'm a true lover of the Happy sound. I grew up with it, and seeing Thumpa's image, having the legendary devils in them, that just fills my heart with joy. Legendary icons from the Happy scene, especially from Arcade's 'Happy Hardcore' CD collection. Not sure if they ever played football for the England team though? Thumpa

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Aug 304 min read


R&S records mix (2026)
It is Wednesday, for all you that don't know. And it's yet another hectic day. I've been up since 4:30am, and have been non-stop working. It's a blessing, don't get me wrong, but I've worked long before the birds started to chirp. And it was still dark when I fired up the laptop. Obviously at that time in the morning, you can't blast 200 BPM music, you need something chill and relaxing, and I had this mix in my list for a few days now, and today's the day I'm listening to it,

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Aug 263 min read


The Thundering Hardcore Mix By Dj Ad (2018)
The weekend is about to end, and I hope you had a nice weekend. I certainly did. The standard weekend chores, painting the fence as well, and we went to the cinema to watch the Odyssey. I've been recharging my battery for the upcoming week, which will be yet another busy one. And as I'll be in the office on a Monday, I will be in dire need of something energetic, and a few days ago did I come across a mix by DJ Ad. An oldie, but a solid one. You might enjoy it too, if you giv

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Aug 233 min read


Ibiza Anthems 2026 Part 1
What a day it has been! I cannot describe it. I've been working non stop since 6am, and it's now getting to 6pm. I was expecting hectic, but this became hectic on a different level. It made the day go by quicker, but it still left me with a lot of work to do. I've done as much as I physically could, but now it is time to unwind, and relax. And when it comes to music, I've been very chilled today. I had a mix on, with Ibiza anthems. No hard stuff, but very mellow stuff. Maybe

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Aug 213 min read


Back to the past 001 (2013)
I love myself a bit of 'back to the past'. It is just the way of living, right? You either love the current, or you stick with what you know, and remain in the past. That's where I remain, and currently live. As much as I do like some of the new stuff coming out, I do prefer the older stuff. That's the kind of music I grew up with, and it makes me extremely happy. And when you think of it, there's still a lot of 'new' music to discover, some of these songs have slipped by you

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Aug 163 min read


A Nightmare in Rotterdam, Part 2 in the Mix (2026)
It's only Monday, but it certainly feels like a Thursday or Friday. It's been such a manic and hectic day, I cannot believe the weekend is behind me. A weekend full of Soul, House, and more blissful music, and now I'm sucked back into reality, with a lot of work. Thankfully I'm WFH, so I can listen to whatever I please. And today's mix is certainly one which has full energy from the start. Not one with Soul, Funk or House. But a full on Hardcore mix, with tracks from back in

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Aug 103 min read


Electric Paradise - National Bowl - Milton Keynes (08.08.2026)
As mentioned on my Facebook, I was out yesterday. Me and the missus had some ticket for a party at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes, and the event was called 'Electric Paradise'. And as you can see from the image above, it had a lot of great words to describe the event, and looking back at it, it did have all of it. And we were pleasantly surprised to the diversity of the event, not only when it comes to the music, but food, and overall vibes. I've been to many events/fest

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Aug 97 min read


Disco & House 3hr set | Kirollus live from Lost Village Festival 🪩✨🌲(2025)
The weekend is about to land, and I'm a happy bunny. Why is that? Well, simple reason: tomorrow an event is taking place in Milton Keynes, which is called 'Electric Paradise'. We booked the tickets months ago, and we looked at each stage, who is performing there. There are 6 stages, and obviously the main one has got names all known, but the other areas had a few known, and some we had to look up. One of them was Kirollus. He's playing in the Glitterbox area, and I wanted to

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Aug 74 min read


Raw Classics Magenta Set - Defqon 2026
Defqon.1 2026. That was certain (so far) one of the most talked about events in the world. It went global, and not for the right reasons. Well, the reasons were justified, but it was unfortunate that they had to cancel the event . First, they tried to reduce the amount of people coming to the event, and I do believe the first day happened, but the weather was dangerously hot, it would have caused too much additional issues with all the ravers attending, it was best to not wai

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Aug 33 min read


Lewis Mann Live @ Peach At The Beach 11.07.2026
Peach At The Beach. I thought I heard it all. I thought it was a euphemism, but it was actually the name of an event, which took place a few weeks ago, in Bournemouth. I wasn't there, obviously, otherwise I would have known that it was the name of an event. But from a quick Google search, it turns out to be a great event. It had a nice line up, and who doesn't love House & Trance? And one of the sets recorded at this event has been published on Soundcloud, so obviously I had

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Jul 303 min read


Epic Trance - Vol.4 (VinylOnly) (2026)
It is only Tuesday, but it certainly feels like the weekend is just around the corner. Temperatures are going up and up, and the garden looks like a patch of grass which could have easily been in Greece, Italy, or anywhere else. It is dry, it's hot, and I'm WFH. How pleasant is that? This feels more like being on holiday (besides the WFH obviously). This temperature makes me want to go outside, enjoy the Sun shining on my big head, whilst sipping on a nice cocktail (yes, I am

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Jul 283 min read


Refined Trance Vol2 (2026)
Oh, what a lovely day. It is Saturday, and the weather is gorgeous. Obviously, as the whole of Europe has been extremely warm throughout the last 2 months. But everything seems to be perfect. Not just the weather. The chores have been done, and now it's time for some PS5 time. Later tonight a wedding party, so all is going to be well. And accompanying me this weekend, is a splendid mix which has been on repeat for days on end, yet Soundcloud does not show it on their 'FANS' s

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Jul 253 min read


Cotumo - Oldschool 2000s minimal & neo trance set for Sisyphos Generations (2026)
It is nearly Friday, and you know what that means? Party time! It is yet another full-on weekend with lots of activities, but as close as it is, we still have Friday ahead of us, and we all need something to get us through tomorrow. I might have found something very interesting, something I found by accident, and I can't remember if someone shared it or reposted it. I saw it, jumped on it, and now I'm hooked. And the mix in question contains music that fits my mood extremely

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Jul 234 min read


Trance mix - Emotions (2026)
Sharing is caring, right? I love it when people share. It gives me the opportunity to find new music, without actually having to search for it. The mix you are about to listen to, is yet one of those mixes. I have been extremely busy this week, and also recovering after seeing Tiesto in London last Sunday, but now I finally have found the time to sit down and give this mix a go. And yes, you have guessed it right, I'm still on this Trance wave, and I'm not getting off anytime

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Jul 183 min read


Tiësto - Silverworks Island (12/07/2026)
It is Monday, the day after. And I'm feeling OK. I did wake up with a bit of a sore head, as I've had too much to drink, but I'm OK now. For those who haven't read my messages on social media yesterday (and weeks prior too), I was in London yesterday, at a little venue called Silverworks Island (which is next to the Thames), to see DJ Tiësto. And it was magnificent. As you can see on the image above, it was packed to the max, and for good reasons. Everything that could have g

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Jul 138 min read


Tiesto's Top 30 Trance Classics (2.5hour MegaMix) (2015)
Saturday, the day before Sunday. Normally that means absolutely nothing, but to me it means a lot. Tomorrow it is time for me to go to Silverworks in London, next to the Thames, and party my ass off. I've said it in the last few reviews, and I'm getting more and more excited. Maybe you are not a Tiesto fan, or maybe you once were, but not anymore. But I have been since the late 90s. and have listened to many of his mixes, and had the pleasure to witness him at Innercity in 20

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Jul 114 min read


Total '90s Recall Part 1 - Hard Trance (2026)
Today it's all about Trance music. The previous review was focussed on classic Trance anthems, and this one goes a tad faster, and more heavier. Obviously, if you have read the title, you know it's all about Hard Trance, and as I'm about to see Tiesto on Sunday, I want to listen to as much Trance as I can. Hoping obviously that the legend will play some Hard Trance anthems, but I highly doubt it. One can only dream, right? He might, you never know. Only Tiesto will know. I ha

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Jul 103 min read


Matheus - Trance Classix 006 - Vinyl Mix (2026)
What a long week it has been, but the good thing is, is that the weekend is just around the corner. Just a few more hours until we can embrace the sunshine, without being stuck in an office, or in my case, home office. It has been boiling inside (32 degrees Celsius inside according to Hive), and living without airconditioning, it is certainly torture. At least I had my music keeping me company. And today's mix is certainly one getting me in the mood for this weekend. Why this

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Jul 103 min read


Mauro Picotto - Live @ Sensation Black, Amsterdam 13.07.2002
Sensation Black, who remembers these events from back in the day? Who remembers them, before they got changed into BLACK (they just removed the Sensation name from it, to separate the events from each other). I do remember them, and when I went in 2002, I wanted to get tickets for the Black edition, but they were sold out quicker than ever. And over the years, thanks to platforms such as Soundcloud, YouTube, and Mixcloud, have I been able to listen to sets from that event. An

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Jul 43 min read


Twista Records Megamix Vol.1 (2026)
Why does it feel like the weekend? Not really in work mode today. The weather is kind of pleasant, and I'm in short and a polo, working from home. And it is still quite muggy. And it's only freaking Tuesday! The weekend cannot come quicker. You might be wondering why I'm feeling so 'weekend'-ish? Well, that's because of Alex Threat's latest mix, which is full of Summer vibes anthems, from Twista Records. If you are a die-hard UK Hardcore fanatic, you know and adore the label,

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Jun 304 min read


Drum & Bass Classics Vol. 1: 1996–2010 (2026)
Currently, we are experiencing a heatwave throughout most of Europe, and it isn't pleasant. Most of the days, the temperatures are well above 35 degrees Celsius, and some countries are now reporting to have temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. That's not fun, and certainly it isn't safe to rave outside now. So let's all try and remain safe, stay indoors, turn on the airconditioning unit, and listen to something smooth, something that does not require you to physically do mu

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Jun 263 min read


EPS No.168 – Januskopf | Vinyl | Early Hardcore | Gabber | Hardcore | Located @ VinylFarm.EU (2025)
Januskopf, a name you might have seen on this website appear a few times over the last few years. He's been making waves in the Hardcore scene, and the few mixes I have found, are all solid mixes. You might be wondering, why am I talking about him, on this extremely hot and cloudy Sunday afternoon? Well, it's all thanks to DJ Promo's latest mix. I know that might not make any sense, but you will, just trust me! DJ Promo announced on Facebook that he had a new mix coming out,

Martin van Zeelandt / TCD
Jun 213 min read
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