This kind of weather instantly takes us back to Planet Paradigm 2025. The sun. The music. The energy.
Counting down the days until we return together this May.
Planet Podcast #02 by Dresden. Transmission captured on the Forest Stage at Planet Paradigm 2025.
Dresden, the alignment of Manfredas & Ivan Smagghe, stand as pillars within our constellation of sound.
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At the SUN stage, everything stays in motion. Its open design brings DJs, dancers and the surroundings into one shared flow. With sand underfoot, the dancefloor feels grounded, even at Planet Paradigm.
Opening the stage is Reiss. A familiar name within VBX and a steady presence in Amsterdam’s house and techno scene, he brings a subtle and refined approach behind the decks.
Aldonna and Matisa then join forces for a special back to back. Drawing from the euphoric sounds of the ’90s and early 2000s, they move between house and progressive with warmth, bounce and feeling. Both are deeply intuitive DJs who know how to shape the energy of a floor.
Born in Hawaii and now based in New York, Kim Ann Foxman has long moved between the worlds of rave and songwriting. From Hercules & Love Affair to her labels Firehouse and self:timer, her work combines emotional depth with a strong sense of dancefloor function.
Closing the stage is S-candalo, the sibling duo of Tania and Dominik Humeres-Correa (THC & DHC). Their connection behind the decks is unmistakable. Rooted in a love for oldschool sounds and guided by a near-telepathic sense of each other, their sets unfold in a way that feels both natural and deeply connected.
While moving through distorted transmissions and cosmic static, an unknown signal emerged: Freestyle Groove by Reflex Blue, from The Twisted Maze EP on his personal imprint.
The record, released last year, showcases his signature take on house music, blending raccoon-inspired grooves with bleepy after-hours textures, offering an intimate glimpse into Blue’s busy mind.
The EP is sold out in most record stores, though the digital version is still up on Bandcamp.
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Catch Reflex Blue live at the Dome stage during Planet Paradigm on May 30.
If you’ve ever lost yourself beneath the trees, you’ll understand. Time moves differently on the Forest stage. It’s a place where the line between reality and reverie dissolves.
For this expedition, something special awaits.
Groningen based devoted diggers aotp and Christian Thomas open the day with a back-to-back session, setting the tone through deep selections and understated energy.
Eli Verveine follows, weaving a fluid blend of genres into her signature dancefloor narrative, guided by intuition and always in sync with the crowd.
A special back-to-back follows, as master selectors Mathew Neequaye and Richard Akingbehin share the booth.
The day reaches its climax as Romanian minimal maestro Rhadoo returns to the Forest stage after seven years, guiding the floor into hypnotic territory.
During a recent journey through hazy transmissions and cosmic interference, a mysterious signal surfaced: Talk Bad, a track from Aldonna’s fully loaded EP Girls From Mars, released last year and featuring a remix by Berlin-based Fantastic Man. On this warm, unapologetically bold record, Aldonna introduces her own vocals for the first time, bringing a confident, self-assured energy while staying firmly rooted on the dancefloor.
A limited number of copies are still available at select vinyl stores.
Catch Aldonna b2b with Matisa at the Sun stage during Planet Paradigm on May 30.
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Start preparing for another expedition in May next year, with cosmic paths set to cross. Secure your Planet Paradigm seat during the annual Paradigm Ticket Week in January, when tickets become available again. Don’t miss out.
