Magnetic Mix 256: Night Breeze

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One of the best things about a DJ mix is the context it gives. You’re not just hearing one song in isolation—you’re hearing how an artist thinks about tension, how they blend energy levels, how they keep things interesting without going overboard. That’s exactly what Night Breeze pulls off on Magnetic Mix 256. It’s patient, it’s functional, and it gives you a clear sense of what he values in music: groove, progression, and staying out of the way when you don’t need to say more.

The timing makes sense.

A few weeks back, Night Breeze dropped Wanaka Springs on Magnetic Magazine Recordings, and the response was immediate. It’s a track that doesn’t rely on gimmicks—just a tight rhythm section, subtle melodic phrasing, and an arrangement that feels more like a band playing together than a loop running on repeat. You can tell he came up as a guitarist, and you can hear those instincts in how the song moves. No filler, no fluff—just confident writing.

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This mix puts all of that into motion.

Across the full hour, Night Breeze leans into the kind of low-end pocket that DJs actually need: warm, clean, and centered. It’s not a highlight reel—it’s a cohesive ride that shows exactly how his sound lives inside a set. The transitions are seamless but intentional, the selections favor feel over flash, and everything is built around the same core principle that drives his productions: keep the groove locked and let the chords tell the story.

There’s also a clear philosophy here that’s worth pointing out. In the interview that dropped alongside Wanaka Springs, he talked a lot about avoiding trends and focusing on developing a sound that holds up over time. You hear that in this mix. Nothing sounds templated, nothing’s trying to chase the current hype cycle. It’s just well-built, repeatable music that sits right where it needs to—and that’s what gives it staying power.

▶️ Stream Magnetic Mix 256: Night Breeze now on our SoundCloud and revisit “Wanaka Springs” if you haven’t yet—it still hits.