Manolaco joins the Spotlight Mix

We’re thrilled to welcome the legendary Manolaco to our Spotlight Mix series!

A driving force in the Athens music scene, Manolaco has carved out an impressive career over two decades, bringing his unique blend of house and techno to audiences worldwide. As a long-standing resident DJ at Blend in Athens and the iconic Cavo Paradiso in Mykonos, he’s shared stages with industry heavyweights like Marco Carola, Loco Dice, Richie Hawtin, and Solomun, to name just a few.

Manolaco’s sound is rooted in the philosophy of groove, seamlessly moving between uplifting house beats and darker, more atmospheric vibes. With a distinct love for basslines and intricate drum work, his sets and productions resonate with energy and intensity. His latest release, the Kitame EP, a collaboration with GruuvElement’s, showcases this in full force.

Released on Sound D’Elite just after ADE, the Kitame EP features four hypnotic tracks that explore deep house, afro-house grooves, and melodic rhythms. The title track, Kitame, brings sultry percussive loops and lush string sounds, while tracks like When You Said and its Tribal Version delve into rhythmic layers perfect for those early morning sunrise moments.

With a catalogue that spans respected labels like Rebellion, Nervous, and Moan, and a reputation for creating unforgettable party experiences in Athens, Manolaco continues to inspire fans with his relentless passion and dedication to music. Catch his mix now on Data Transmission’s Spotlight Series, where he brings that signature style to the forefront.

We asked him to drop on the Spotlight mix today, check it out below and grab it here.

Tracklist:

Manolaco – Gruuv Elements – Kitame (Sound D’Elite)
Manolaco, Gruuv Elements – Rocking (Unreleased)
Manolaco – What you do to me (unreleased)
Manolaco – Made in soul (unreleased)
Manolaco – Audio Junkie (MUSE)
Manolaco – XTC (unreleased)
Manolaco, Gruuv Elements – Do you party?
Manolaco – Top Gun (Unreleased)
Manolaco, Gruuv Elements – Kounato
Manolaco, Gruuv Elements – When you said (tribal version) (Sound D’Elite)
Manolaco – Stepping out (unreleased)
Dua Lipa – Don’t start now (Manolaco unreleased edit)