Soyklo

Sometimes, you just need a set that feels like someone rifled through your chaotic, genre-agnostic playlist and actually made it work. Soyklo's turn at the HOE_MIES takeover for Keep Hush Live Berlin is precisely that cathartic mess. The vibe is a sweaty, inclusive Berlin bunker where the only rule is that the next drop could be anything from trance to drill. Averaging 155 BPM but swinging wildly from 125 to 176, this is a masterclass in controlled chaos and BPM tourism.

The harmonic anchor is firmly in 12A, providing a stable tonal center for the madness, with excursions to 10B and 9B adding color. The energy arc is a rollercoaster—average low energy at 0.53 and mids at 0.39 support a framework where high-energy peaks (0.07) feel earned and explosive. Mixing is rapid and playful, using quick cuts and playful blends to pivot between eras and genres without losing momentum. This technical bravery ensures the set never feels like a mere mash-up playlist but a coherent, thrilling narrative.

The opener, Sexyy Red's 'SkeeYee,' is a statement of intent: unapologetic, club-ready, and instantly recognizable. Dropping The Green Martian's 'Industry'—a 19-minute trance epic—in the middle is a breathtaking gamble that pays off, its soaring pads offering a moment of pure, hands-in-the-air release. The Hamdi edit of Sammy Virji's 'Never Let You Go' is a certified bassline weapon, while the inclusion of Soulja Boy's 'Kiss Me Thru the Phone' and a Y2K remix of Britney's 'Toxic' shows a deep love for pop chaos recontextualized for the dancefloor. The journey starts with the brash confidence of 'SkeeYee,' climbs to the euphoric peak of 'Industry,' and crashes down with the gritty, industrial closure of LSDXOXO's 'Death Rattle.' This Soyklo DJ set is a vibrant, unpredictable tour through electro, bassline, and hard-hitting club music.