Shaun D | Bubbling house set | Berlin

A 'Bubbling house set' in Berlin can only mean one thing: a joyous, high-BPM history lesson in hardcore, gabber, and the kind of unashamedly euphoric music that makes tech-house bros nervously check their watches. Shaun D is here to remind us that raving is, fundamentally, about fun, and we're all in on the joke. The vibe is a retro-futuristic roller rink on speed, full of smiley faces, pogoing, and pure, uncut nostalgia. Technically, this is a bubbling and hardcore explosion, averaging a frantic 148.6 BPM and frequently hitting the energetic, minor-key drive of 3B.

The energy profile is all about forward momentum, with a punchy low-end (avg 0.69) driving the four-to-the-floor kicks, while stabbing mid-range synths and vocal samples (avg 0.22) provide the catchy, anthemic hooks. Mixing is fast and fun, leaning on quick cuts and build-and-drop dynamics that are pure early-2000s rave revivalism, designed for instant gratification and communal shouting. The tracklist is a lovingly curated hit parade of classics and edits. DJ Dean's 'Ballanation 04' is a perfect, high-octane happy hardcore opener.

Charly Lownoise & Theo Mental's 'Speedcity' is a legendary, whistle-blowing anthem that sends the room into a frenzy. Weaving in Playboi Carti's 'EVIL J0RDAN' over a hardcore beat is a brilliantly anachronistic move, and dropping Fetty Wap's 'Trap Queen' acapella is a moment of pure, grinning recognition. The highlight is Gualtiero's 'Dottie Sani', a modern, sped-up Italian house bomb that fits the vibe perfectly. He kicks off with the manic energy of 'Ballanation 04', reaches peak hands-in-the-air delirium during 'Speedcity', and brings it home with his own collaborative bounce of 'Snelle Dame'.