Journeys - the art of the DJ set; Recommendations!

Written By Robert Pointer

Monday ‘s Newsbrief Focus - JOURNEYS | August 11–17, 2026 - We haven’t launched the streaming show, but we are working on it! In the meantime, as we scour the internetz for worthwhile sets, here is today’s news brief focused on the core mission of the show - DJ sets and the art of DJing!

// CULTURE & CONTEXT

Fred again.. and LATIN MAFIA Drop “9 months & 50 hours”

Fred again.. and Mexican trio LATIN MAFIA have released their collaborative mixtape 9 months & 50 hours, the product of a multi-day livestreamed studio session in Mexico City that ran nearly non-stop until the project was finished. The 14-track set was recorded at Lago Algo in Chapultepec Park, then debuted live the same night at a sold-out Palacio de los Deportes show. The project has already topped the Billboard Top Latin Pop Albums chart and includes contributions from artists such as Mabe Fratti, Brian Eno and Lil Yachty. It is a rare, transparent look at how two distinct worlds of electronic and Latin alternative music can converge into a single, self-contained universe.

Anyma Launches ÆDEN Records with “Other Dimension”

Matteo Milleri (Anyma) has launched his new imprint ÆDEN Records, distributed via Interscope/Virgin. The first release is the collaborative single “Other Dimension” with Brazilian producer Volkoder, out now, which also opens the forthcoming compilation ÆDEN: Digital Renaissance Vol. I due later this month. The project is framed as an extension of Anyma’s cinematic, tech-forward live concept and his ongoing [UNVRS] residency in Ibiza. A full ÆDEN audiovisual show is already scheduled for ARC Festival in Chicago on September 6.

Sara Landry Announces Second Album “Divine Intervention”

Hard techno force Sara Landry has confirmed her second full-length album, Divine Intervention, for release on 16 October via her own HEKATE label. The announcement continues her rapid ascent and gives the harder end of the spectrum a clear autumn focal point after a strong summer of festival and club appearances.

// House Releases Worth Noting

Robag Wruhme – Fumaxohn (Cocoon Recordings)

The four-track EP lands 21 August and continues Cocoon’s deep, melodic and minimal-leaning house tradition. Tracks move from ghostly textures and rolling bass (“Olahni,” “Ifthah”) into warmer harmonic territory on the title cut and a stripped, driving closer (“Pentho”). Early support has already circulated among selectors who favour thoughtful, functional house tools.

Pitros & Belami – Want It More (Dirtybird)

Released 14 August, this is a solid, groove-forward Dirtybird cut that fits the label’s playful yet dancefloor-ready aesthetic. Immediate support from a range of house and tech-house names makes it a practical addition for selectors working the StationWide house lane.

// JOURNEYS ESSENTIALS

JOURNEYS (Coming Soon!) - Curated long-form mixes and dancefloor storytelling. Focus on deliberate sequencing and full sets rather than short peak-time clips. Coming soon: The online streaming Journeys show will be a dialy feature on Robtronik.FM - its in the works and coming soon!

Stacey Pullen Delivers a Fresh Hour on The Lot Radio

Detroit legend Stacey Pullen appeared on The Lot Radio on 15 August for a 59-minute set uploaded the following day. As one of the foundational figures of the city’s second wave, Pullen’s programming remains a masterclass in soulful, swinging, and deeply musical selection. The Lot Radio continues to be one of the most reliable platforms for authentic underground house and techno sessions.

Ben Klock at HIVE Festival 2026

A 90-minute set from Ben Klock at HIVE Festival’s Junkyard stage, uploaded 12 August, captures the Berghain resident in peak form. Long-form, hypnotic and precisely paced, it is a strong current example of how a seasoned selector builds and sustains tension across an extended set.

Carl Craig b2b Seth Troxler – Live at Nuits Sonores 2026 (ARTE Concert)

A full 2-hour-17-minute back-to-back from two of the most distinctive personalities in house and techno. The set rewards patient listening with deliberate sequencing, musical dialogue and the kind of dancefloor storytelling that defines the Journeys approach.

Stacey Pullen @ The Lot Radio (15 August 2026)

Detroit excellence in real time. Pullen’s hour on the Brooklyn station is essential listening for anyone interested in the craft of programming with swing, soul and restraint.

Ben Klock @ HIVE Festival 2026 | Junkyard

Extended, immersive techno from one of the most consistent long-form selectors of the last two decades. Ideal for studying pacing and tension.

Tim Reaper | Jungle DJ Set | SECTION. | August 2026

A focused 55-minute jungle set that demonstrates sharp selection and energy management. Useful reference for anyone programming bass-driven material with a narrative arc.

Nightmares on Wax – Vinyl Therapy 003: Beats & Pieces

A 59-minute instrumental hip-hop, beats and sampled-sounds session that sits comfortably in the long-form storytelling lane. Warm, crate-dug and deliberately sequenced.

// LOOKING AHEAD

Next 7–14 days:

  • Robag Wruhme’s Fumaxohn EP arrives on Cocoon on 21 August.

  • Anyma’s ÆDEN compilation is due later this month, with the full live show heading to ARC Festival in Chicago on 6 September.

  • Cocoon’s final Ibiza date of the season is confirmed for 23 September at 528 Ibiza.

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Robert Pointer

Owner and founder of AccelerateRPM LLC.

http://acceleraterpm.com
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