Max HeyraudPagan released his latest one-hundred percent unreleased mix, cementing his reputation as one of Ireland’s most daring, genre-bending producers. Set aside an hour for a powerful blend of trance, techno, and bass.
Clocking in at just over an hour, Pagan offers up a mix that blends rough demos still being tweaked with a few cuts that may remain locked away forever. It’s a raw and honest portrayal of an artist in constant motion, providing a glimpse into the creative world as of late. and what’s been simmering beneath the surface.
Pagan toes the line between techno and house, seamlessly blending drawn-out drops with the subtle but distinct flair of their signature sound. This mix thrives on a newer, dynamic energy, one that draws from the raw power and grit of techno, while infusing the euphoria and elation of trance, with subtle house influences adding depth. It’s a sound that reflects both the artist’s identity and their evolving place within the larger dance-music conversation, offering a fresh perspective on an often-chin-stroking intersection of music.
This mix is a deep dive into Pagan’s work-in-progress, unpredictable, experimental, and at times, raw. There are no filler moments here; it’s clear this is something he’s been crafting for a long time, and it shows. The sound is both complex and simple, often relying on straightforward approaches while layering intricate percussion, chest-thumping basslines, and synths that wander in strange, unexpected directions. The whole experience feels deeply personal as if we’ve been handed the key to his studio for an hour, invited to explore the creative process up close.