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# The Midnight Project #168
- URL: https://www.sebastiaanhooft.com/the-midnight-project-168/
- Published: 2025-08-20T04:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-20T04:00:00.000Z
- Author: Sebastiaan Hooft

Last week’s episode went live on my birthday, and I want to start by saying **thank you** to everyone who sent a message. I felt it. The energy and love from this community continue to inspire me every single day.

One of the best moments? A special dinner with Caroline and Rocco, who traveled to Ibiza to celebrate. A reminder that no matter where life takes you, real connection always finds a way back.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/78/10780ab8-e594-4a2b-ac82-cd8eb2237c70/content/images/2025/08/IMG_9966.jpeg)

With Caroline, Rocco, and Bo at [Casa Linda](https://www.casalindaibiza.com/?ref=sebastiaanhooft.com) in Ibiza

Pauli — who runs a [fantastic bakery](https://www.instagram.com/paulisbakes/?ref=sebastiaanhooft.com) in San Josep — surprised me with a birthday cake. And not just any cake. She made it by hand, full of love, and posed in front of *The Midnight Project* sticker right in her shop. That moment captured the spirit of this whole movement: passion, creativity, and a global family of music lovers.

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Baker Pauli from San Josep with my birthday cake.

And now, the soundtrack for your week is ready.

[The Midnight ProjectSebastiaan Hooft, DJ and author of Redesign, lives in Ibiza, crafting house and techno sets inspired by the island’s energy.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/78/10780ab8-e594-4a2b-ac82-cd8eb2237c70/content/images/icon/Untitled--60---60-px--51.ico)Sebastiaan Hooft | Author | Ibiza Resident DJSebastiaan Hooft![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/78/10780ab8-e594-4a2b-ac82-cd8eb2237c70/content/images/thumbnail/The-Midnight-Project-Podcast--YouTube-Thumbnail--5-36.jpg)](https://www.sebastiaanhooft.com/the-midnight-project/)

Episode 168 features music from legends like **Carl Cox**, **Riva Starr**, **and Adam Beyer**, plus powerful tracks from **ADRIANNA**, **Deus Deserto**, **Peter Pauz,** and more. Whether you’re on a run, in the studio, or winding down under the stars, this underground mix was made for you.

🖤 **Listen now and explore the full tracklist:**  
[https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html](https://www.1001tracklists.com/source/80bhhv/the-midnight-project/index.html?ref=sebastiaanhooft.com)

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs it. And if you’ve got a minute, leave a quick review. It helps more Midnighters find their way to the sound.

Thanks for being part of this journey.  
See you next week,  
Sebastiaan