Maque

Maque's HOE_MIES takeover in Berlin promises a certain level of debauched, no-frills fun, and this set delivers exactly that: a joyous, slightly rough-around-the-edges romp through house and tech house with a heavy dose of '00s nostalgia. The vibe is a proper Berlin backroom, all sticky surfaces, neon lights, and a crowd that prioritizes a good time over posing. It's music for dancing, not for Shazam-led introspection (though we'll do it anyway). Technically, it's a warm, groovy affair. With an average BPM of 116.8, it sits comfortably in the mid-tempo house zone, allowing for plenty of swing and shuffle. The key of 12A dominates, providing a harmonic backbone for easy, feel-good mixing.

The energy is squarely in the low-to-mid range, with 62% low end ensuring a fat, welcoming bassline and 31% mid-range carrying the melodic hooks and vocals. High-end is minimal (7%), keeping things smooth and rounded. The mixing is straightforward and effective, letting the tracks' inherent funk do the work. The crate digging is a delightfully cheeky mix of old and new. Opening with DJ Cachicar's 'Previa Old School #1' is a statement—this is about classic vibes. Benja Guzman's 'Old School' continues that theme with its raw, loop-based energy.

Nick Xuso's 'En La Cama (Tech House Remix)' is a peak-time, vocal-driven weapon built for a busy floor. The true centerpiece is the Tinlicker remix of Kosheen's 'Hide U', an 11-minute epic that transforms the early '00s trance classic into a deep, progressive house monster, a masterstroke of modern re-contextualization. Closing with BADSISTA's 'Na Onda da Babylon' brings a shot of Brazilian baile funk energy, a perfect, globalized nightcap. The journey is a smile-inducing ride: from the lo-fi old school intro, building through tech house heaters, peaking with the emotional heft of 'Hide U', and closing on a carnival-ready rhythm. It's a set that reminds us that house music, at its best, is simply about feeling good.