Audio: Hear a classic Room One closing from Michael Mayer in 2012

Michael Mayer and German techno go hand in hand. In the late 90s Mayer became one of the co-founders of Kompakt, the Cologne institution that’s widely regarded as one of the world’s most important techno labels. Outside of his quintessential imprint he’s also earned his stripes as a DJ, with an ear for melody and a flair for extended marathon sets helping to define his 20-year career. He’s also been a staple of Farringdon history, with his Room One appearances dating back as early as 2003 and a legendary edition in our mix series. Mayer has played the club over 20 times since then, but one of the most memorable remains his Room One set from back in April 2012. Closing out the room after a set of wizardry from Craig Richards, Mayer stepped up to deliver 3.5 hours of the warm, luscious house that’s been at the heart of his music through his career. With his return to Room One happening just a few days from now, we dug through our archives to find Mayer’s set from that night to share here in anticipation. Stream: Michael Mayer Recorded Live in Room One 21/04/2012