Anahita Shamsaei

Melodic techno often gets dismissed as formulaic, but Anahita Shamsaei’s set for the London Makaan Takeover proves there’s depth in the details—provided you’re willing to lean in and let the arpeggios wash over you. The vibe is sleek, immersive, and slightly cinematic, all cool blue lights and focused swaying, a world away from boiler-room chaos. Technically, Shamsaei operates at a driving 148.6 BPM average, predominantly in the euphoric 12A key, with shifts to 3B for darker moments.

The energy profile—50% low, 25% mid, 18% high—builds on rolling basslines and atmospheric pads, with precise highs cutting through the mix, all blended with a progressive house DJ’s patient, long-form approach. For crate diggers, southstar’s ‘Miss You’ is a modern melodic techno hit that opens with infectious energy, while AVA CROWN & Sylver’s ‘Forgiven Again’ offers trance-tinged uplift. Jonesey’s ‘Independence (The Stadium Mix)’ is a classic progressive house dig, and Cirkle’s ‘Tears of Light’ is a sprawling, emotional journey.

ANNĒ (GR)’s ‘Floating Waves’ and Franco Rossi’s ‘Leda’ add deep, textural layers. The journey begins with ‘Miss You’, builds through the epic ‘Tears of Light’, and closes on Monolyth’s atmospheric ‘Fake Reality’—a tracklist that rewards those who appreciate a slow, harmonic burn.