Belgian producer Hermanez joins the Magnetic mix series
Over the past 15 years, Hermanez has carved out a distinctive space in electronic music, with releases on All Day I Dream, Lost & Found, and Shanti Radio Moscow, and support from figures like Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, and Lee Burridge.
His new EP Supervision builds on that lineage but leans more into tone, atmosphere, and fluid structure. Across these four cuts, the EP creates subtle tension and release, stitching together field textures, hypnotic melodies, and soft but purposeful low-end.
This marks Hermanez’s debut on Satya, a label known for curating immersive, soul-rooted electronic music. True to form, Supervision finds him exploring with intent—pushing gently at the edges of genre while remaining grounded in instinct and sound design.
Check the exclusive mix and interview below.
This new EP feels tightly focused but still leaves a lot of room for movement and atmosphere. What was the starting point for these tracks, and how did the idea for the release come together as a whole?
The turning point came the day I reconfigured my studio so I could make music without relying on the DAW as the main clock and sequencer. Shifting to a more physical approach—rather than sitting in a chair 90% of the time—was refreshing, and it deeply influenced the mood of most tracks on the EP.
Across the four tracks, there’s a clear sense of progression without relying on big shifts or obvious peaks. Was that a conscious approach during production, or did the structure take shape more naturally over time?
Most of the recordings ran about 20 minutes, since I tracked each piece of gear separately into my DAW, which acted as a clock-slave to follow the timeline of my grooveboxes outside the digital world. The recording itself felt like a free, open experience, while editing the separate parts into a single track naturally required a more focused approach.
Each track seems to occupy its own mood, but they still feel linked somehow. Were you working with any specific emotional or narrative through-line when shaping the EP?
Over the course of two weeks of recording, I collected a bunch of ideas—and all four tracks of the EP emerged from that journey.
From a sound design perspective, the details feel deliberately placed — subtle shifts, textures, and space. What were you experimenting with technically or creatively while building this release?
For me, creativity and technical aspects work hand in hand—each feeding the other and sparking new variations.
When you’re working on a smaller body of work like Supervision, how do you decide what belongs together? Is it more about sonic coherence or contrast and variation?
I know I’m onto something when the sounds start to feel like they’re having a conversation with each other—and in that moment, they connect with my mood of the day.
You’ve released a lot of singles and remixes over the years. How does your mindset shift when you’re working on something more cohesive like this, where the tracks are meant to sit together?
I listen to a wide range of styles, and that diversity naturally shapes the music I create. Every track I’ve released over the years reflects both my life experiences and my progress in technical innovation. I’ve never been afraid to combine styles—I simply can’t repeat the same thing over and over. Progressive will always be close to my heart, rooted in my childhood, but I also leave space for inspiration from other directions.
Were there any tracks that changed significantly from their original versions during the process — either stripped back or rebuilt from scratch — that shaped the direction of the full EP?
Mostly it does but these tracks were special for me since the early stages.
Looking at how Supervision fits into your wider catalogue, does it feel like a continuation of what you’ve been doing — or does it mark a new direction for what’s coming next?
That’s an interesting question. It’s true that my catalogue spans a wide range of styles—especially in recent years with Organic and Progressive sounds—but I also love exploring many different scenes. Maybe an alter ego in the future wouldn’t be such a bad idea. For me, creativity shouldn’t be boxed into specific styles if the artist wants to keep growing on their journey.
Tell us about the mix you’ve put together for us – any specific tracks you’d like to highlight?
This tracklist is special to me—it’s filled with timeless dance floor cuts and music from artists who have inspired me deeply over the years.
Tracklist:
1 Roar – Aux Premières Lueurs – Archipel Musique
2 Alexey Mogutin – Trip to Dream – Indica Label
3 Alejandro Mosso – Tetrose – Mosso
4 We Used To Party – Lawnchair Generals Dub Mix – Aroma
5 Zone+ – Separation – MDLBEAST Records
6 Hermanez – Away From Me – Satya
7 Hermanez – Dawless – Satya
8 Mandar – Hanine – HAKKI
9 Peace Devision – Eh oh Hum – Scuba
10 Silat Beksi – I See You – Silat Beksi Music
11 Mihai Pol – A1 Southwest – AtipicLab
