Max HeyraudThis week’s Mix of the Week comes from Palestinian-Irish selector DJ Karmawi, delivering an hour of twisted house grooves.
Having played across various spaces on the Emerald Isle, DJ Karmawi’s hectically fun DJ style and selections have caught the ear of Basement Project, Éalú Le Grá, Pawn Shop, Tengu, and more. He’s carving out a name that’s becoming synonymous with the high-energy, party-focused style of DJing he embodies.
Blending deep, off-kilter rhythms with the fevered energy of classic French house, DJ Karmawi flips everything you thought you were going to hear right on its head. This mix dives headfirst into the weirder side of the genre, with DJ Karmawi as the perfect captain of this frenzied ship.
Swerving between off-kilter grooves and heady, psychedelic textures, DJ Karmawi creates a mix that feels like you’re screaming at the peak of a rollercoaster ride for its entire duration. Warped basslines and skewed rhythms collide in a space where classic rave meets surrealism, transforming familiar sounds into something entirely new—weird, wonderful, and unpredictable.
It’s a journey through the genre’s most unusual corners—loose, fluid, and impossible to pin down. Every turn feels instinctive yet unexpected, pulling you deeper into a world where madness is the norm. As the mix unfolds, it’s misshapen rhythms and doddering textures create a ride built for those who like their house music twisted, tactile, and just a little unhinged.