The track I’ll be opening my next DJ set with
Jóhann Jóhannsson ft Paul Hillier’s Theatre of Voices: Orphic Hymn
I like starting my sets with something completely different to set the mood. I fell in love with this piece; there is something so powerful about a choir. It gives me shivers.
The track I always play to rescue a dancefloor
Loose Joints: Is It All Over My Face
A disco classic, this track always turns people around. A lot of the techno heads give me the stink-eye when I play it, but by the chorus they’re all singing along.
The track I’d play to show off my eclectic tastes
Arthur Russell: This Is How We Walk on the Moon
Lately I’ve been crate-digging for Arthur Russell records. He’s an absolute genius. His music should be part of everyone’s curriculum.
The track that got me out of bed this morning
Bon Iver: Re: Stacks
I need something soft for my ears. On Mondays, after a long weekend of touring, I need to ease my beaten ears back into music. Bon Iver is perfect for this.
The track that should have been a crossover hit
Gus Gus: Within You
How did everybody sleep on this amazing song? It’s the best techno song this decade. The string productions are just out of this world. I can’t stop playing it.
The track I’d play at my auntie’s wedding
Talking Heads: This Must Be the Place
It’s the perfect record for my auntie. She is a nutter after all. Not sure I would want to stay too long, though.
The track that’s been unfairly slept on this year
Andhim: German Winter
This is so different to all the loopy tech house dominating clubs this year. The Andhim guys made the perfect sunrise track here. This is as good as it gets.
The track I’d play at my funeral
Monty Python: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
My funeral shouldn’t be sad. It should be a celebration.
