Favorite Mixes from December 2025

The evolution of the DJ mix hasn’t been about getting shorter or longer. It’s been about intention. What was once dismissed as insufficient (60-70min) has matured into a format that rewards precision. A good portion of December’s mixes operate within those timeframes, but nothing here feels abbreviated. 5rvz and Marco Ragni sink into slow-moving atmospheres where space does as much work as sound. Velvia drags techno into a humid, low-visibility zone. Marco Maldarella’s polyrhythmic constructions keep tension gently simmering, while Katatonic Silentio shows just how wide her studio range is with a podcast built entirely from original, new, and upcoming material.

For those willing to stay longer, December also rewards patience. Binomi’s two-hour opening set from Extramostra in Malta shows a duo fully in control of pacing and context, arguably their most mature set to date. Timnah’s Paral·lel set continues to refine a language built on restraint, timing, and technical precision. Presha’s recording from Ohm in Berlin delivers the kind of tense, rhythm-forward momentum that has defined Samurai Music for years. Vlada’s extended eclectic downtempo session feels like an invitation to disengage from the clock entirely, while Vinsen closes things out with a smooth mix that balances warmth and momentum with ease.

Here’s to many more exceptional music stories in 2026!

Happy New Year from Team Delayed.

Marco Ragni @ NARR RADIO, November 15, 2025