Dekmantel Mix 496 - DJ LAG

Dekmantel Mix 496 - DJ LAG

Author: dekmantel September 22, 2025 Duration: 1:00:23
South Africa's DJ Lag is to gqom what Frankie Knuckles is to house. An early pioneer of the raw, minimal and bass-heavy electronic style since the 2010s, he has gone on to popularise it around the world with a wealth of solo EPs and high-profile collabs. Last year, he dropped his second album, The Rebellion, which ushered in a new era that embraced Afro tech, amapiano, drill and hip-hop, all having previously worked with the likes of Beyoncé and Tyla. He played Dekmantel Festival back in 2022 and now makes an overdue entry into our mix series with a widescreen showcase of his musical world, including some unreleased tracks from himself. It's Afro-centric but roams from silky smooth and deep jams to crisp metallic steppers via warped dub, always with an empowering energy that makes you puff your chest and put your best foot forward.

For years, the Dekmantel Mix Series Archive 1-500 has served as a deep, curated well of sonic exploration, directly from the heart of the renowned Dutch festival and label. This isn't just a collection of DJ sets; it's a living archive of electronic music's evolving narrative, capturing moments from both legendary figures and vital new voices. Each episode functions as a standalone journey, where genres like techno, house, electro, and ambient blur and converse. You'll hear meticulously crafted mixes that range from hypnotic and atmospheric to rhythmically driving, all united by a distinct sense of curation and mood. Tuning into this podcast is like having access to a privileged vault of musical continuity, released regularly for dedicated listeners. The archive format means there's always a previous chapter to discover, a hidden gem from a past installment that feels newly relevant. It's a long-form dedication to the art of the mix, offering a consistent and rich source of inspiration whether you're at home or on the move. The bi-weekly schedule ensures a steady flow of these immersive sessions, making this series a foundational listen for anyone invested in the deeper currents of electronic music culture.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Dekmantel Mix Series Archive 1-500
Podcast Episodes
Dekmantel Podcast 468 - Polygonia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:28
Polygonia's (@polygonia) creative world knows no boundaries. It is a project from Munich-based instrumentalist Lindsey Wang that incorporates production, DJing, illustration, graphic design, and photography. Wang is a co…
Dekmantel Podcast 467 - Nick León [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:28
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Dekmantel Podcast 466 - Introspekt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:08
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Dekmantel Podcast 465 - Cashu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:37
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Dekmantel Podcast 464 - Stella Zekri [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:07
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Dekmantel Podcast 463 - Sepehr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:46
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Dekmantel Podcast 462 - JakoJako [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:19
JakoJako (@jakojako_live) always wanted to make music and her self-confessed hyperactivity ultimately led to her getting the most joy out of playing about with machines and patching up synths. These days the Berghain res…
Dekmantel Podcast 461 - Answer Code Request [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:39
Answer Code Request (@answercoderequest) has long since mastered the art of mixing up the physical the with cerebral. His broken, industrial-tinged techno drums are powerful enough to have made him a long-time Berghain r…
Dekmantel Podcast 460 - James K [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:49
In very loose terms, James K's (@jamesk_1) music operates at the fringes of the pop world. It is experimental and industrial, packed with hooks and riddled with dreamy textures that show off her mastery of synths. She ha…
Dekmantel Podcast 459 - Priori [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:11
Priori (@priori-ties) has always explored a wide range of techno from dense and introspective to more joyous, often against the backdrop of technological possibilities. He hails from Canada and has been prolific since fi…