The Needle / Romania

“The Needle / Romania” is a genre-skipping mix that pairs Romanian trap, manele-inflected pop, and indie offerings with global alt-pop and dance sounds. You’ll find local flavor in tracks like “Oare” by sezy and Marko Glass, Florin Cercel’s “Ce Ti-Am Spus Eu,” and “Elicopter De Lupta” by Luxus and Vocea Bagabontilor, while cuts like Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" and ZAYN’s “Alienated” bring a Western pop edge.

The playlist blends regional tones with bold, eclectic selections — whether it’s the surging beats of “Pedro” or the atmospheric pull of “Creatures in Heaven” by Glass Animals. From the late-night mood of “5am in Paris” to the churchy ballad live track by Harvest Arad, this mix doesn’t stick to one lane. Instead, it lands somewhere between club night energy, low-key emotional moments, and experimental edge.