After Hours 698 is hosted by Hypnotised and guest DJ Kiky Pop.

Tariq Azam
8 hours ago
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Episode 698 of After Hours delivers a deep and immersive progressive house journey, with resident DJ Hypnotised joined by guest Kiky Pop. Broadcast on Scientific Sound Asia, the show continues the station’s mission to showcase underground electronic music across Asia and to a growing global audience.

Hailing from Ghent, Belgium, Hypnotised has built his reputation on melodic, story-driven sets that blend emotional depth with technical precision. Performances at major festivals such as I Love Techno and 10 Days of Techno have established him firmly within the international underground scene.

Alongside long-time collaborator PatriZe, Hypnotised has shaped After Hours into a respected platform for progressive and melodic house. The series is syndicated worldwide on TM Radio in the USA, XBeat in Europe, Cosmos Radio in Germany, and Scientific Sound Asia in Vietnam, building bridges with listeners across continents.

Beyond After Hours, the duo also presents AH Digital Essentials on Proton Radio and Hypnotised Presents Energetic on Progressive Beats Radio, further expanding their reach within the global melodic scene. As co-founder and label manager of AH Digital, Hypnotised continues to champion new talent while releasing his own work.

The label’s debut single People from the Otherworld gained attention with a Rui Da Silva remix, while his Man on the Moon alias, known for tracks such as Infinity and Sense, continues to attract acclaim. With forthcoming releases on SLC-6 Music, Tantalum Records, and AH Digital, Hypnotised remains one of progressive house’s most consistent and trusted voices.

Argentinian DJ and producer Kiky Pop stands in a studio, smirking at the camera with his arms crossed. He wears a black t-shirt, glasses, and a neatly trimmed short beard, captured in a color shot against a black and gray background.

Guest DJ Kiky Pop.

Kiky Pop, the Argentine DJ and producer also known as Demian Amato, brings his unique blend of Progressive House to this week’s guest mix on After Hours. Based in Buenos Aires, Kiky Pop is known for his deep, melodic sound, combining flowing percussion, rich atmospheres, and smooth rhythmic transitions that resonate on the dancefloor.

His productions have been released on respected labels such as Another Life Music, Zephyr Music, Droid9, and Lowbit Deep, and several of these feature in his mix for this episode. Tracks like Shadows Waiting (Kiky Pop Remix) by UNIV3RSE (sL) and Adora, along with his originals Moonshine, Soma, and Ruana, showcase his warm, emotive style and fine balance between groove and melody.

Each production reflects his craftsmanship and evolving artistic direction, positioning him as one of Argentina’s rising names in the international Progressive and Organic House scenes. Through his inclusion in After Hours, Kiky Pop connects his deeply textured sound to a global audience, adding a distinct Latin-inspired flavour to the series’ melodic journey.

Hypnotised opens the first hour with a smooth progression of deep, melodic layers. Starting with Voladores de Papantla by Seycel and From Home to Barna remixed by Lean Agüero, his flow connects classic progressive warmth with atmospheric groove.

As Ouroboros (Dublew Remix) and Arcanas (Philosopher Remix) unfold, the textures become lush and hypnotic, gradually building towards Tapestry of Perception by Rauschhaus & Cary Crank and Fantastique Détonner (LEM Remix). The hour closes with Dragon by Tokumori and Strange Wonders (Gabo Martin Remix), a fitting climax of melodic depth and rhythmic sophistication.

In the second hour, Kiky Pop begins with Miewtalica and Returning (Ulises Espindola Remix), setting a forward-driving tone wrapped in shimmering melodic tones. His own remix of Shadows Waiting adds signature flair, weaving emotional tension through smooth harmonic layering and percussive lift.

The mood deepens through Subliminal by Vagner Silveira and Kiky Pop’s originals Moonshine and Soma, both resonating with deep rolling basslines and ethereal synth lines. Each track elevates the atmosphere with warm textures that build into an immersive crescendo.

Kiky Pop sustains the flow into Pattern Reset by Secretly Famous, Wonder (Lipa Tazzioli Remix), and Éter by Javier Román, before closing with his own Ruana, a rich, driving piece that blends classic progressive energy with subtle modern intricacy. His set completes the journey with both intensity and elegance, reinforcing the spirit of After Hours as a home for true Progressive House craftsmanship.

Remember to schedule a reminder for the live house music radio show on Monday, October 20th, 2025, from 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM Indochina Time (ICT). If you miss the live airing, you can listen to the replay on Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ICT).

After Hours episode 698 track lists.

Hypnotised: First Hour

Seycel - Voladores de Papantla [Zephyr Music]

Ivan Lozano, Martín Urdinez, KDER - From Home to Barna (Lean Agüero Remix) [AH Digital]

Federico Monachesi - Ouroboros (Dublew Remix) [SINCITY]

Grisel Esquivel - Arcanas (Philosopher Remix) [Droid9]

Gorkiz - Flusterstorm [COMET Records]

Rauschhaus, Cary Crank - Tapestry of Perception (Extended Mix) [Sunexplosion]

Tomic - Fantastique Détonner (LEM (IT) Remix) [Droid9]

Tokumori - Dragon [AH Digital]

D.J. MacIntyre, J Lauda - Strange Wonders (Gabo Martin Remix) [SLC-6]

Kiky Pop: Second Hour