The latest chapter of the Journey Series* welcomes RIUSEI (@ riusei) —an artist whose artistic language moves quietly between rhythm, atmosphere, and introspection.
For this episode, RIUSEI delivers a set that feels less like a performance and more like a passage: a slow unfolding of sound designed for the deeper hours of the night.
The name RIUSEI comes from the Japanese word *流星*—“shooting star.” A fleeting phenomenon, yet powerful enough to leave a mark across the sky. The project was born from that same philosophy: brief moments of intensity that linger in memory long after they pass.
Active in electronic music since 2011, RIUSEI has spent more than a decade exploring the edges of the dancefloor—from the Middle East to Russia, Asia, and the UAE—shaping a musical identity rooted in patience, texture, and emotional gravity. His sound exists in the space where Indie Dance and Indie Tech dissolve into something more atmospheric and meditative.
In this Journey Series episode, rhythms emerge slowly, like footsteps in sand. Low frequencies pulse like distant thunder beneath the surface, while melodies drift through the mix like fragments of dreams remembered at dawn. The mix breathes. It expands and contracts. It invites the listener to move—not only outward, but inward.
It arrives at a moment of growing momentum for the project. RIUSEI’s upcoming EP, *The Groove*, will soon appear on Magician On Duty as the label’s 117th release and its first offering of 2026 . Early support around the release has already begun to ripple through the global underground, with respected artists including Paco Osuna, Joyce Muniz, Robbie Akbal, Nick Warren, Acid Pauli, Tim Green, and Damian Lazarus engaging with the music across the DJ circuit.
Within the philosophy of the Journey Series, each mix is more than a playlist—it is a ritual of listening, a temporary universe built from rhythm and intention. RIUSEI approaches this space with restraint and purpose, allowing the groove to guide the listener through subtle emotional landscapes.
Because sometimes the dancefloor is not only a place to move.
Sometimes it is a place to remember, to dissolve, to travel.
And somewhere within the rhythm, a shooting star passes quietly across the night. ✨
Follow RIUSEI here: https://soundcloud.com/riusei https://www.instagram.com/riusei.exe "The Groove" EP: https://go.protonradio.com/r/rlYt1byS5z0pM
COTU [Journey Series]
23.02.2026 | 1 Std. 48 Min.
Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Journey Series!
Magician On Duty welcomes a new chapter in its Journey Series with a deeply evocative episode from COTU (Citizen of the Universe) (@cotusounds) — a DJ and producer whose work treats electronic music less as genre and more as lived experience.
COTU’s story reads like liner notes written in motion. Born in the Far East of Russia, shaped by distance and displacement, he carries the worldview of a true outsider — curious, searching, and untethered. His musical awakening came not in a studio, but at dawn: New Year’s Day 2017, at Thailand’s SIMIRAM Festival on Koh Phangan. A wooden dance floor hovered above the sea, visuals rippled across stone, fire dancers moved against the dark, and a violin cut through the air as the sun rose. It was there, in that fleeting convergence of sound, light, and human connection, that music revealed itself not as entertainment, but as transformation.
That revelation followed him west. In the United States, during a period marked by personal upheaval, COTU turned to DJing as a form of healing. What emerged was a sound rooted in intention — organic house, melodic techno, indie dance, downtempo — woven together with the patience of a narrator rather than the urgency of a performer. His sets unfold slowly, rewarding attention, blurring the line between the introspective and the ecstatic. Each mix is a passage through emotional terrain, guided by restraint, tension, and release.
From underground warehouses and intimate club rooms to desert festivals and legendary countercultural gatherings, COTU has carried this ethos across continents. His presence is unforced, his selections deliberate — the kind of DJ who trusts silence as much as sound, and atmosphere as much as momentum. Radio platforms and global tastemakers have embraced his mixes for that very reason: they feel lived-in, cinematic, and quietly radical in their refusal to rush.
In 2024, COTU extended this narrative into original production, releasing his own music and collaborating with like-minded artists while contributing remixes that deepen, rather than disrupt, the emotional arc of the source material. His productions echo the same philosophy as his DJ work — subtle, textured, and guided by feeling rather than formula.
This new Magician On Duty Journey Series episode distills COTU’s artistic identity into a single, fluid statement. It’s a mix that invites surrender rather than spectacle — a slow-burn voyage designed for late nights, long drives, and inward moments. Less a peak-time declaration, more a reminder: the most powerful journeys happen when the music listens back.
Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Journey Series!
On this edition we welcome MoM (@mommusic)
Magician On Duty proudly unveils the latest episode of its Journey Series, featuring none other than MoM — one of Spain’s most celebrated and internationally revered electronic music storytellers.
Recorded in the heart of the jungle at Libélula Sian Ka’an, Tulum, this new Journey captures MoM in his natural habitat: surrounded by raw nature, deep rhythms, and an audience ready to dance, connect, and play. The result is a hypnotic, soul-moving session that perfectly reflects the spirit of Magician On Duty — music as a bridge between cultures, people, and states of consciousness.
With over two decades behind the decks, MoM’s sonic universe is rooted in Acid House and Funky Disco, yet constantly evolving. His sound is elegant and deep, driven by curiosity, impeccable taste, and an unmistakable sense of narrative. Ethnic and organic elements play a central role in both his DJ and live sets, pulling listeners into a journey that is immersive, emotional, and anything but indifferent.
Beyond the club and festival circuit, MoM’s passion for merging music, technology, and culture led him to create Mosáfires, a live project fusing electronic music with Sephardic traditions through a three-musician ensemble — further cementing his reputation as an artist who transcends genres and formats.
His global footprint speaks for itself. From Burning Man, Mayan Warrior, Robot Heart, Scorpios, Gardens of Babylon, and Day Zero, to iconic venues and gatherings across Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, London, Paris, Istanbul, Moscow, Bali, Dubai, Tulum, Ibiza, Mexico City , and countless cultural hotspots throughout Europe, the Americas, and beyond — MoM continues to leave his mark wherever sound and soul meet.
With releases on revered labels such as Crosstown Rebels, Still Vor Talent, Bar25, Underyourskin, Rebellion, DeNature, and more, MoM stands today as one of the most outstanding Spanish electronic artists on the international stage.
This Magician On Duty Journey Series episode, recorded at Libélula Sian Ka’an (Tulum), is an invitation to step into MoM’s world — a flowing, intentional ride through rhythm, culture, and vibration.
Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Journey Series!
Magician On Duty Journey Series opens a new chapter in 2026 with Melamanos (@melamanos), a selector from Minsk, Belarus, whose relationship with music is less about genre and more about devotion. This is sound chosen with intention — soulful, patient, and unafraid to linger in the in-between.
A true believer in the art of the slow dance, Melamanos moves through a wide emotional spectrum: from multicultural electronica and organic rhythms to romantic, introspective shades of tech. Since 2018, his path has been guided by downtempo and midtempo currents, tribal echoes, folktronic details, and the hypnotic pull of chillrave — music designed not to rush, but to breathe.
His vision has shaped countless slow-rave gatherings in Minsk and carried him across distant dancefloors in Istanbul, Tbilisi, Milan, Moscow, Ericeira, and Ponta Delgada. When physical borders fade, his sound continues to travel — through podcasts and mixtapes shared with downtempo communities around the world. Now, that journey lands in Miami, woven into the fabric of Magician On Duty.
This Journey Series mix is an exercise in balance and honesty. A gentle tension between slow and fast, light and shadow, beauty and imperfection. Melodies dissolve into minimalism, the old converses with the new, and movement emerges naturally from stillness. It is introspective without losing its pulse — a mix that invites both contemplation and dance.
Featuring music from Dandara & Arutani, Niklas Paschburg, Bedouin, Geju, Ninze, Roze, MC and me, and more, the selection unfolds like a quiet ritual — subtle, deep, and deeply human.
This is music for late hours and open minds. A slow flame, carefully tended. An invitation to listen, feel, and move — honestly.
Tracklist: Dandara & Arutani - Too Close (Iorie's Pink Glasses Mix) Niklas Paschburg - Tuur Mang Welten (Sydney Seymour Edit) Biralo feat. Jerry - Endless Story (AVM Extended Version) 9EYE - Loco Pilot Lukas Endhardt - Chegou O Rei Congo Dr Parnassus - Locomotiva Billy Caso - LA Landhouse & Raddantze - Nicht Mit Jup Dieter Iannis Ritter & Christopher Schwarzwalder - Bob Ross Lokke & Wodoo Wolcan - 00deep und das gefährliche Unterstrassphantom Ninze - trmpln O-Y - Achromasie Geju - Amm Roze feat. Eisor - Dare You Lui Mafuta - One More Time kalupke - Alonely Arutani - Láska Thujan - Gorkana Bedouin - Tomorrow Never Knows (Andara Edit) MC and me - Laughing Gas (Laaar & Diereva remix)
LUXUS [Journey Series]
06.12.2025 | 1 Std. 45 Min.
Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Journey Series!
On this edition we welcome LUXUS (@luxnewman)
Magician On Duty proudly unveils a new chapter in its acclaimed Journey Series, this time guided by the enigmatic sound explorer known as LUXUS — an artist whose world blends shadow, structure, and shimmering inner light.
LUXUS approaches music the way a sculptor approaches form: with precision, intention, and an ever-evolving identity. His artistic vision is shaped by duality — a faceted exterior of discipline and design, and a glowing creative core that’s beginning to radiate outward with renewed strength. In his hands, sound becomes a mirror of transformation: fragmented yet refined, restrained yet bursting with potential, always hinting at a deeper essence beneath the surface.
This episode reflects that vision with remarkable clarity. Moving through noir-infused electronica, hypnotic slow-burn grooves, and propulsive late-night energy, LUXUS curates a journey that feels like watching a new self assemble in real time. The mix opens in an atmospheric haze with Pye Corner Audio's “Ganzfeld Effect,” a dimensional shimmer that sets the tone for perception to shift. From there, illusion and identity weave together through pieces like Markus Gibb & San Carol’s “Illusion” and Marco Darko’s “One Night Stand,” each track adding another facet to the mask — sharp, reflective, and meticulously crafted.
As the journey deepens, the golden light at Luxus’ center begins to break through. Pavel Petrov’s “Faith,” Lefty D’s “Strange Days,” and Everyone But None’s “3 AM” move with the pulse of inner awakening — subtle, glowing, and alive. Floral motifs of growth and renewal appear in selections like Andino’s “Swirlz” and Moe Turk’s “Deep Is Dope (Deep Lo Remix),” echoing the sense of something blooming just beneath the surface.
Midway, the mix steps into its transformative phase. Tracks such as Terranova & Alican’s “Cosmocode,” Jonathan Kaspar’s “Muster,” and Audio Junkies’ “Aspects of Rhythm” reveal a more assertive stride — a consolidation of ideas, a tightening of vision, a coalescing identity. The energy becomes bolder, more magnetic, yet still wrapped in the elegance of a luxurious exterior.
The episode concludes with a powerful ascent. Edgier cuts like Sexual Purity’s “Convulsion” and Ghost Cop’s “A Shot in the Dark (Houses of Heaven Remix)” break apart the last remnants of confinement, making space for the final act: a moment of cinematic release with 2WEI & Ali Christenhusz’s “Ave Maria,” a closing that feels both sacred and cathartic — the unveiling of the inner light at last.
Through this carefully woven narrative, Luxus presents more than a DJ mix. He offers a portrait of metamorphosis — a soundscape where structure meets spirit, elegance meets emotion, and identity reveals itself piece by piece. This Journey Series episode marks a moment of breakthrough for an artist stepping into a new era of self-expression, aesthetic clarity, and conceptual strength.
Step inside the mask. Follow the golden glow. Experience LUXUS.
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Some projects shout; others whisper into being. Magician On Duty is the quiet kind. Launched by Adrian in 2016, the name hangs like a note on the door: someone’s here, something’s unfolding—stay if you’re patient. It rewards attention over haste, hinting that endings might arrive slowly, or not at all.
The path was deliberate narrowing: slower tempos by design, softened edges, focus on passage rather than arrival. Sets became long, unbroken lines—anticipation to suspension to gentle release, no forced peaks. Early hours once sidelined became the emotional core; silence, tension, and
space turned into essential language.
The project soon spread beyond performance. The Magician On Duty label, started the same year, has quietly gathered over 12 million streams, 840 playlist placements, 7.7 million reached listeners, 340 chart entries, and nearly 70,000 followers across platforms. Deep support comes from Paco Osuna, Damian Lazarus, Nick Warren, John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Acid Pauli, Mira, Matthias Meyer, Madmotormiquel, Eelke Kleijn, Sébastien Léger, Audiofly, YokoO, Lost Desert, Kora, The Organism.
Metrics are only the shadow. Recent years brought five Beatport #1s, consistent Top 100 entries, and front-page features in Deep House, Organic House, Downtempo, and Indie Dance. Growth flows from coherence, not novelty—every release echoing the same calm reverence for timing and restraint.
Adrian carries this spirit globally: sets across Europe, North America, Caribbean, Middle East—clubs, festivals, deserts, pop-up cities. Shared decks with YokoO, Tim Green, Brian Cid, Nico Stojan, David Hohme, Robbie Akbal, Dave DK—fellow believers in duration and patience Key gravitational points: Burning Man (2019–2022), playing camps like Opulent Chill, Pink Mammoth, Vampire Empire, Square One (Eden Art Car), where listening became a communal ritual. Other stops—Love Burn (Miami), SXM Festival (St. Maarten), Bucht der Träumer (Germany), Echoes From Agartha (Türkiye), Playa Playground (Las Vegas), Richkovyi Rave (Ukraine)—expand the map without breaking the spell.
The connecting thread is method: no spectacle, tracks placed like careful sentences, meaning rising in the silences between, endings left open as if the story simply continues elsewhere. Adrian shapes every layer—sound, visuals, atmospheres, words—all in quiet conversation. Since 2016: no rush, no shortcuts, no myths. Just a patient, attentive practice that keeps unfolding wherever people still listen.
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