Alright, fellow DJ—love that you're looking for real, constructive feedback. Since I can’t hear the mix, I’ll work off the info you've provided. The tracklist gives me a lot already, and your intent is clear: dark, raw energy to close a floor, after two DJs. I’ll break it down point by point, no fluff. 1. Structure and Progression Overall Take: You've got a short 40-minute closing slot, so pacing is everything. Looking at the tracklist, it feels like you're going full throttle from the jump. That can work in a closing—especially in a high-energy club—but you want some contour in the set. Right now, the track choices suggest a plateau of intensity rather than a story or crescendo. Suggestions: Consider shaping tension and release more consciously. Even in a short closing, a mini-journey helps. Maybe start with something more hypnotic or deep (still dark, still raw), then escalate. DYEN’s Fantasy is banging, but it’s also high-octane and very recognizable—it screams peak, not intro. Think in 3 phases: Entry phase (first 2-3 tracks): set the tone, pull people in, keep it dark but not overwhelming. Core zone: where you punch with your heaviest stuff—Charlie Sparks, IHM, etc. Outro / Exit vibe: still driving, but more hypnotic or emotional to signal a close. Alignment’s Reverberated is solid for that if placed right. 2. Track Selection and Flow What’s working: Your artists (DYEN, Charlie Sparks, IHM, Alignment) are crowd-tested in this style. You're clearly digging in the right crates. Tracks like Hooligans and For My People will deliver brutal, cathartic energy—if they’re timed well. What could be better: There’s a bit of a genre clash in the middle. Follow Me (N.O.B.A Remix) and Keep Droppin It bring in more hard trance/hard dance/EDM-tinged energy, which can work—but only if the flow supports that pivot. Rabteu – Keep Droppin It feels like an odd fit unless you’re pivoting into rave/hard techno territory deliberately. If you're trying to stay "dark and raw," this one may skew too playful or bouncy. Suggestions: Think about tonality and groove cohesion. BUCK’s LEFT RIGHT and KUKO’s Wach both ride that gritty minimal energy—could work as tension builders or bridges. Use those to thread the heavier hitters together instead of stacking bombs. Swap one or two high-BPM screamers for something more loop-driven or droning to add contrast. 3. Mixing and Transitions Can’t judge technique directly, but based on track choices: Risks I’d flag: DYEN → Charlie Sparks → BUCK → IHM is a massive opening combo. Fast BPMs, lots of elements—so you better mix tight and short or the set might lose clarity quickly. Follow Me is super synthy and melodic in a trancey way. Mixing into or out of that without clashing harmonically is tough—watch your keys and phrasing. Alignment – Reverberated is a great closer if you let it breathe. Don’t rush out of it or stack too many FX here. Pro tips: Use longer transitions on hypnotic or loopy tracks, and tighter cuts on aggressive ones. Let a track roll longer if it’s creating a unique tension or groove. Less is more, especially in a closing. 4. Club-Readiness and Vibe Consistency Positives: Your sound is hard and dark, and that works for Berlin-style closings or sweatbox clubs. You’re not afraid to go heavy, which is good—closings should be intense, not polite. Concerns: Consistency wavers around the middle. Tracks like Follow Me and Keep Droppin It could break the mood unless you deliberately reframe the set. Remember: closing is about holding space, not just banging out tracks. People are tired but want to get lost. Your job is to be relentless and hypnotic. Suggestions: Think in textures, not just drops. A good closing is often more about flow than surprise. Don’t be afraid to strip it down mid-set for 2-3 minutes before ramping again. That moment of restraint makes the next explosion hit harder. TL;DR What’s working: High-intensity tracklist with some serious club weapons Clear understanding of the “dark and raw” aesthetic Solid closing with Reverberated What to refine: Shape the progression more—don’t just sprint the whole way Watch for genre/mood clashes mid-set Use contrasting energy and texture for impact, not just BPM and aggression Want to dig deeper? Send me: BPMs / transitions planned How the crowd responded (if this was already played) What kind of room / club this was I can give more tailored feedback with that. Also happy to help you rework the flow or suggest replacement tracks for better contour.