Solomun reflects on presence with ‘Christmas in Bed.’
Solomun Drops Annual Holiday Mix with Manifesto on Mindfulness
On December 23, Solomun released "Christmas in Bed 2025", a 62-minute journey through progressive, melodic, and organic house that doubles as a philosophical statement. The SoundCloud and YouTube mix arrived with a pointed caption: "The only thing that truly exists is the moment we are in right now."
A No-Tracklist Ritual
True to form, Solomun withheld an official tracklist, letting 18 tracks—including selections from Ralph Heidel and Echonomist—flow uninterrupted. His closing note reframes New Year's hype: "A small reminder that the day that begins tomorrow is simply the moment we realize that today is enough."
The mix contrasts electronic music's relentless future-focus with deliberate presence, transforming holiday listening into mindful escapism. Fan reception praised seamless transitions, cementing the annual series as a ritual rather than a release.
The 62-Minute Journey Through Melodic and Organic House
Solomun's 62-minute mix blends 18 tracks across melodic house, organic house, and ambient textures, delivered without an official tracklist—a deliberate choice that invites listeners to experience the flow rather than catalog it. The progression moves through Ralph Heidel & Marie Claire, Echonomist's "Hysteria" featuring Black Soda, and Kiberu's "Kult of Kumasi," according to fan-sourced identifications on platforms like 1001Tracklists.
Mindfulness as the Mix's North Star
The release, posted December 23 to SoundCloud and YouTube, opens with a manifesto: "The only thing that truly exists is the moment we are in right now." Solomun pairs this with a closing thought—"the day that begins tomorrow is simply the moment we realize that today is enough"—framing the mix as a meditative ritual rather than a celebratory soundtrack. Listener feedback highlights seamless transitions that sustain introspection across the hour-long journey.
Why This Mix Stands Apart in Electronic Music's Holiday Tradition
Solomun's annual holiday offering arrives not with a commercial push but as a 62-minute meditation, available on SoundCloud and YouTube since December 23. The mix deliberately withholds an official tracklist—a tradition that shifts focus from track hunting to uninterrupted listening.
A Manifesto on the Moment
His accompanying message cuts through year-end noise: "The only thing that truly exists is the moment we are in right now." This framing transforms the mix from seasonal content into a statement on presence, contrasting electronic music's usual fixation on next releases and festival announcements. The set's 18 tracks span melodic house, organic textures, and ambient passages, curated to sustain reflection rather than peak-time energy.
Fan reception reflects the intent—listeners praise seamless transitions and emotional pacing, treating the mix as ritual rather than playlist fodder.
Fan Response and the Power of Living in the Moment
The mix landed on SoundCloud and YouTube to warm reception. Listeners praised the seamless transitions across 18 tracks spanning progressive house, melodic techno, and ambient chill—a 62-minute journey deliberately stripped of an official tracklist. Fan-sourced lists circulated, identifying cuts from Ralph Heidel, Echonomist, and Kiberu, but Solomun's refusal to formalize the sequence preserves the mix's mystery and immersion.
A Ritual, Not a Release
Comments flooded SoundCloud with observations about beauty and flow, reflecting how the tradition has become a communal checkpoint in the electronic calendar. By pairing introspective music with a manifesto on presence, the DJ reframes holiday electronica as mindful escapism—a counterweight to the industry's perpetual forward gaze. The post's closing line, "the day that begins tomorrow is simply the moment we realize that today is enough," invites listeners to pause rather than scroll.
