25 Years Of Anjuna Mixed By Martin Roth

We're the sort who get more excited about a 25-year-old label compilation than a new festival lineup, and Martin Roth's mix for Anjuna's anniversary is exactly why. It’s a deep, melodic house sermon delivered not from a booth, but from a worn-out armchair in the early hours. The vibe is that of a secret afterparty where the volume is just loud enough to feel the bass in your chest, but soft enough to hear the rain outside. Technically, this is a masterclass in deep house restraint, operating in a comfortable 118-122 BPM range with a harmonic progression that favors introspective, minor keys.

The energy profile—38% low, 59% mid—tells the whole story: this is a set built on warmth and melody, where every kick drum feels supportive, not dominant. Roth’s mixing is patient and textural, often letting two tracks coexist for minutes, with the low-end providing a constant, reassuring pulse. The journey from the acoustic fragility of the opening into deeper, more sequenced territory is handled with a curator’s touch. For the diggers, the choice of 'OceanLab - Breaking Ties (Martin Roth's Acoustic Mix)' as an opener is a stroke of genius, reimagining a trance anthem as a vulnerable piano piece.

'Cephas Azariah - Faber Sanctum' is a deep, atmospheric cut that rewards close listening, while 'Cubicolor - Got This Feeling' injects a dose of indie-dance melancholy. Don’t sleep on the quirky swing of 'Supermodels From Paris - Keep On (Komytea Remix)' or Roth’s own hypnotic 'Hypno Seq' for a pure dose of classic Anjuna depth. The full tracklist arc is beautifully circular: it begins with the heartfelt 'Breaking Ties', reaches a gentle, driving peak with 'Make Love To Me Baby', and closes with the poignant, piano-led resolution of 'Martin Roth - Have You Ever'.