15 minimal sets rec in 2025 • feeder.ro

This year, minimal techno and microhouse evolved with clear intent. The focus has shifted from big moments and immediate impact toward long-form narratives built on groove, texture and timing. After years of stylistic overlap, the sound has transformed into something more deliberate, with rhythms reduced to their essentials with meticulous precision, production choices sharpened and DJ sets unfolding with patience rather than pressure.

Across clubs, festivals, radio shows and podcasts, artists continue to refine the language of minimalism, guiding the style toward subtler and more expressive territory. Nuanced rhythmic shifts, low-end warmth and carefully placed vocal fragments now flow into selections that reward close listening and blur the boundary between functional club tools and personal expression at the same time.

This selection of 15 minimal sets by Andrey Pushkarev b2b Mihai Popoviciu, Arapu b2b Priku, Barac, Cabanne, Dan Andrei, Dana Ruh, Katharine, Melodie & Arthur Pasecinic, Paul K, Petre Inspirescu, Praslea, Ricardo Villalobos, SIT, Sonja Moonear and VIZARE captures the current state of the genre, highlighting the vibes shaping the international underground electronic music scene in 2025.

Andrey Pushkarev b2b Mihai Popoviciu @ Amsterdam Dance Event by Berg Audio x B. Club

During the latest edition of the renowned Amsterdam Dance Event in the Netherlands, Andrey Pushkarev and Mihai Popoviciu teamed up once more, delivering a beautiful early set which started at midnight. Curated by Berg Audio and hosted by B. Club, the two artists shared the DJ booth with Céline Roman, Lola Palmer, Priku and Janeret on a memorable Friday night, building the atmosphere with a carefully curated selection of tracks.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Published by Berg Audio

Arapu b2b Priku @ Off Sonar by Berg Audio x Hola Club

Closing Berg Audio‘s first open-air gathering during Barcelona’s Off Sonar festival this summer, Romanian artists Arapu and Priku delivered a vibrant selection of minimal and microhouse at Hola Club, guiding the crowd from day into night with their distinctive chemistry behind the decks.

Barcelona, Spain
Published by Berg Audio

Barac @ SuperMarket Club by Unique

Set in motion by the Unique events crew at the well-known SuperMarket club in Zurich on a hot Saturday night, this event saw Marie & Lvana, Mi:cha, Ragan, Alex Font and Barac gather for a vibrant show of rhythms and textures that will be hard to forget. Headlining the event, Barac delivered an extended and hypnotic set, captivating the audience with his unique combination of minimal grooves, psychedelic influences, tribal motifs and organic transitions.

Zurich, Switzerland
Published by Moment Records

Cabanne @ Yoyaku Instore Session

In the cosy atmosphere of the Yoyaku Record Store in Paris, French DJ and producer Cabanne took over the decks for a captivating vinyl-only set, weaving together tracks from Moodymann, Freaks, DJ Sneak, Mariano Mateljan, AMO, and Move D. The session mesmerised both the crowd on-site and online listeners, highlighting his deft touch and encyclopedic knowledge of deep, moving rhythms.

Paris, France
Published by Yoyaku Record Store

Dan Andrei @ Super Dommune

Marking yet another amazing transmission from the Dommune live streaming studio in Tokyo, local artist Dan Andrei crafted a deep and dynamic journey through minimal rhythms and textured grooves. His carefully curated selection led listeners on an immersive ride of hypnotic beats and surprising sonic twists, highlighting his refined taste in underground electronic music.

Tokyo, Japan
Published by Radu Pavel

Dana Ruh @ themuddshow x Brouqade

Recorded at Objects Manufacturing Pressing Plant in Berlin and brought forward by themuddshow in collaboration with Brouqade, label head Dana Ruh delivered a balanced set that reflected her deep roots in house, techno and underground club culture. Her performance embodies the versatility and rich musical storytelling she’s cultivated over years of performances in Berlin and around the world, reinforcing her standing as one of the scene’s most elegant and compelling selectors.

Berlin, Germany
Published by themuddshow

Katharine @ feeder sound

feeder sound 442 mixed by Katharine delivers a solid dose of low-slung minimal techno and microhouse grooves, with a pinch of psychedelia. The selection creates an organic flow fueled by immersive rhythms and textures, carefully picked in order to make anyone dive into a mysterious yet serene state of mind, where music becomes a medium for energy to interact with the mind, body and soul.

Bucharest, Romania
Published by feeder sound

Melodie & Arthur Pasecinic live @ Bar Ton

On a beautiful and warm April evening, Melodie and Arthur Pasecinic joined forces for an exclusive 2h+ live set at Bar Ton, an eclectic venue devoted to fine sounds located in the heart of Bucharest. The two artists employed a range of analog instruments to craft an organic flow of sounds ranging from delicate minimalism to immersive soundscapes.

Bucharest, Romania
Published by Melodie

Paul K @ SuperMarket Club by Manifest

Not so long ago, Paul K brought his seasoned underground sensibilities to the floor at SuperMarket club in Zurich as part of the Manifest event series. Drawing on over a decade of experience within the European electronic music scene, he guided the crowd through an evolving journey of stripped-back rhythms, warm low-end pulses, and moments of subtle intensity that perfectly matched the raw vibe of the event.

Zurich, Switzerland
Published by Meoko and Playedby

Petre Inspirescu @ Super Dommune

Early in April, Petre Inspirescu was invited to Tokyo to deliver a mesmerising set at Dommune. Rooted in the old-school Romanian sound, his performance nods to the classic era when Bucharest’s party culture stood shoulder to shoulder with Berlin’s. Expect an entrancing selection defined by pulsing grooves, subtle progression and a raw, immersive atmosphere.

Tokyo, Japan
Published by Verzila

Praslea @ Super Dommune

In this performance at Dommune, Praslea delivers a captivating set that weaves deep rhythmic exploration with nuanced, evolving textures. His selection fuses organic momentum with alluring atmospheres, guiding listeners through a journey that pulses with club energy while retaining introspective depth. The set embodies the Japanese venue’s legacy of highlighting forward-thinking artists and adventurous sonic endeavours.

Tokyo, Japan
Published by Radu Pavel

Ricardo Villalobos @ Sacré Paris by Ruta 5

Specialising in recording all styles of electronic music from across the globe, Mawifamily presents Ricardo Villalobos‘ extended set at Sacré Paris for the Ruta 5 party, showcasing his singular approach to minimal techno and microhouse. As one of the most influential figures in underground electronic music, Villalobos takes the audience on a winding sonic journey, a hallmark of his DJ craft. His performance reflects both his decades-long impact on the global scene and the Parisian venue’s reputation for spotlighting visionary artists.

Paris, France
Published by Mawifamily Prod and Dance TV

SIT (Cristi Cons & Vlad Caia) @ Forge Club

At the end of March, Cristi Cons and Vlad Caia aka SIT took over the decks at Forge Club in Bucharest, enchanting the partygoers with a masterfully curated selection of tracks that wove together classic sounds with fresh minimal and microhouse. The set reflects their deep musical chemistry and decades of shared experience while embodying the innovative spirit they’ve championed through their Amphia label and performances at clubs and festivals around the world.

Bucharest, Romania
Published by storytellers

Sonja Moonear @ Trotamundo by TROI x Lost Beach Club

This year, the second edition of the Trotamundo festival took place in Montañita, Ecuador, amid lush green jungles, pristine beaches and a bohemian atmosphere. Powered by Un_Mute & ReSolute and hosted by Lost Beach Club, the event brought together many rising and established artists, including Sonja Moonear, who delivered a deeply engaging set characterised by her signature fluid mixing and nuanced sound progression. The Swiss DJ and producer is renowned for traversing the boundaries of minimal, house and techno with dynamic, unpredictable selections that draw listeners into sophisticated soundscapes.

Montañita, Ecuador
Published by trommel

VIZARE (Viken Arman & César Merveille) @ Yoyaku Live Session

In October, acclaimed producers Viken Arman and César Merveille aka VIZARE delivered a one-of-a-kind live set recorded for the Yoyaku Live Session series. Known for their rich, analog-infused approach to electronic music, the pair blended deep rhythms, intricate textures and melodic flourishes that reflect their shared sensibilities rooted in house, techno and experimental sounds. The session highlights the duo’s ability to craft organic and evolving soundscapes that bridge the worlds of dancefloor energy and thoughtful sonic exploration.

Paris, France
Published by Yoyaku Record Store

Bonus:

Traumer pres. Amine Laje @ Bar Ton (Own Productions)

In one of this year’s most surprising reveals, French artist Traumer selected Bar Ton in Bucharest as the perfect setting to unveil his latest downtempo project under the Amine Laje alias, performing an intimate DJ set composed entirely of his own productions. The session, part of the presentation of his “Datsha LP”, wove together jazz and soulful trip‑hop textures, showcasing his versatility and depth as a producer while drawing listeners into an introspective state of mind.

Bucharest, Romania
Published by Traumer

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