Within the history of American electronic music, Doormouse exists as a singular figure. From his time as an extreme gabber DJ to his work pioneering the genre known as breakcore to an unexpected-yet-completely understandable mid-career pivot into being a successful gym owner and nutrition coach, the man has charted his own path. Recent years have seen Doormouse take a renewed focus on music, so we thought now would be as good of a time as any to check in with him about some of his favorite songs for hyper-specific situations. Read about Doormouse’s Best Songs, and give a listen to “Skelechairs,” his classic breakcore EP with Venetian Snares, below. Doormouse performs in July at the Dominator Festival in the Netherlands.

Best song for flipping tires?

“Fuck Off” by Venetian Snares

Clearly the only one that really makes sense is Venetian Snares “Fuck Off.” Close second is “Sybian Rock,” also by Venetian Snares.

Best song to play on Miami Beach?

Don't play your fucking music at the beach. I came here to listen to the waves and snooze, man.

Best song to listen to when the temperature gets below freezing?

“Research Chemicals” by Viagra Boys

It really helps me remember what's important.

Best song with 180 BPM gabber kicks?

“ASSID” by Tripped & Doormouse 

My favorite 180 BPM gabber kick drum song. It's 230 bpm.

Best song with shredded Amen breaks?

“Port Rhombus” by Squarepusher 

 

Bizarrely, it's also the same song that's best for sitting on top of a 12 foot ladder and tripping balls to ... “Port Rhombus.”

Best song to listen to on day three of a juice cleanse? 

”Millions of Dead Wrestlers” by Doormouse

The only juice cleanse I know about is tren, test, and anavar, therefore, “Millions of Dead Wrestlers” by yours truly.

Best song by Johnny Cash?

At Fulsom Prison

 

The Fulsom Prison live album is the best song by Johhny Cash. At San Quentin a close second.

Best song that you haven't remixed but you would like to remix?

“Move Your Body” by Marshall Jefferson

 

“Move Your Body” needs a speedcore mix. Definitely in the works now that you made me think about it. 128 and 256 go so well together. Sexy and brutal at the same time.

Best song to listen to while running a very long distance? 

“The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner” by Iron Maiden 

Broooooo thank you for asking this question, bro. “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner.”

Best song that makes you think about the 1990s Midwest rave scene?

 

“Brighter Days (Underground Goodies Mix)” by Cajmere 

“Hardcore Chicago (Remix)” by Delta 9

Two of em … “Hardcore Chicago (Remix)” by Delta 9 and “Brighter Days (Underground Goodies Mix).” Same city, same era, insanely different vibe but can absolutely be mixed together if you have the vision. Muah (chefs kiss). OOH UH AH NEE HARDCORE CHICAGO YPMF.