This is my radioshow Connecting Souls 089 on Proton Radio!
For this month I invited the guys from 'AROUND US' from The Netherlands to make a guestmix.

Around Us, a dynamic DJ/producer duo hailing from Amsterdam, Netherlands, that has been causing ripples in the electronic music scene with their captivating and deep soundscapes. With an unwavering commitment to their craft, they have tirelessly honed their style, gaining the respect of their peers and captivating audiences on the dance floor. This is the essence of Around Us – a duo that quietly united, allowing their music to speak for itself, and since then, they have crafted a multitude of remarkable tracks. Today, in 2023, Around Us stands as a well-known and supported force in the industry.

The exceptional talent of Around Us has garnered recognition from some of the world's most esteemed DJs, including Sasha, Nick Warren, and Hernan Cattaneo, further solidifying their promising future. Notably, Sasha has enthusiastically championed their track "Absentis," while Cattaneo has frequently showcased their productions such as "Sleeping Blue," "Bamboo," "8 Steps," and "United" during his performances.

With an extensive discography that exceeds the confines of this biography, Around Us has made notable contributions to renowned labels such as TRAUM, Mango Alley, Manual Music, Iconyc, and Click Records. These standout tracks have further solidified their position within the global music scene.

Driven by their unwavering passion for music, Around Us is poised to continue making waves throughout 2023 and beyond. Their dedication and undeniable talent ensure that their journey will be one marked by creativity and success.

1st hour: Clay van Dijk
01.Qiam - Behind the Within [Meanwhile Horizons]
02.Rony Calderon - Achernar [Future Avenue]
03.Around Us - Youth [Movement Limited]
04.Lerr - In Time (Amata Remix) [Mango Alley]
05.Pinkowitz - He's Still There (Niko Garcia Remix) [The Purr]
06.Salahaddin - I Am Yours [Suprematic]
07.GMJ - Metai [Meanwhile Horizons]
08.Dimuth K, SAJAY - Dharma Bums [Meanwhile Horizons]
09.Jamie Stevens & Zankee Gulati - The Rip (Paul Deep Basement Remix) [Sudbeat]
10.GMJ & Matter - Shelter of Hearts (Original Mix) [Solis]
11.ID - ID (Du more & Clay van Dijk Remix) [MelodicLab Records]

2nd hour: ARUND US 
1 Eli Nissan - Cosmic [Lost Maracle]
2 Guy Gerber - Rainchecks In Montreal (Roy Rosenfeld Remix) [Rumors]
3 Volen Sentir, Makebo - Alchemist [Lost Maracle]
4 GMJ,Matter - Shelter of Hearts (Alex O'Rion Remix) [Solis Records]
5 Gux Jimenez - Follow Me [Movement Recordings]
6 Kabi (AR) - No More Words [Plattenbank]
7 Around Us - Bartok [Movement Limited]
8 Stae - The Note For Your Arp [The Soundgarden]
9 Leo Guerrero - Bashmet [Movement Recordings]

Connecting Souls 089 on Proton Radio guest Around Us

Just a progressive enthusiastic!
Skills take work...

Family man, love going to festivals and raving out. Main love is progressive music of all kind, followed by tech house, high-tech minimal, psytrance. I do enjoy all types of music.  Favourite festival is shambhala. Have a passion for dancing which I believe comes from my native and French culture.

Inspired by the first mixing programs on the Dutch radio, Clement van Dijk started mixing in the early 80’s. Being the music obsessive that he is, it didn’t take him very long to find a local club (Display) to showcase his skills. After doing so for a couple of years the promoters of Arnhems hottest dance club; Luxor, offered him a monthly residency on the Stargate party's. This gave Clay the opportunity to play alongside almost every well-known deejay in Holland, and in countries like, Hungary, Mexico, Germany, England, Greece and others... 

This quietly-spoken DJ from Amsterdam has always understood what made people dance, but never compromised his vision of what good music should be like. By continuously following his favorite waxmasters, like John Digweed, Sasha, Nick Warren and Hernan Cattaneo, he developed his love for progressive house music. And now as a big fan of producers like, Guy J, Alex O'Rion, Marcelo Vasami, Matias Chilano, Matter, GMJ and many more....

His style reaches from proggy house with some of the most beautiful strings and vocals you are likely to hear unto deep and dark progressive. He combines deep house, progressive and melodic techno into a hypnotic and intense DJ set. His specialty is creating an atmosphere wherein the audience will be taken to a different musical level. He will take you on a rare, extraordinary and psychedelic musical trip in to the deep space of the progressive underground.

Every first Friday of the month Clay has his radio show Connecting Souls on Proton Radio. Let this joyful Deejay connect your souls on the dance floor with his magical mix of progressive house, deep house and melodic techno music. Now in these days you can find him as a resident in the best underground club in Amsterdam, The Recycle Lounge Gallery Club, and in the famous hotspot Club NL. Here he is the organizer of the party's 'Connecting Souls' and 'HUG' that stands for Holland Under Ground. So if you’re in the mood for a party, let Clay take you on his musical journey...

Love, Beats and Progressive!

Difficult artist name for non Dutch. Laatbloeier means Latebloomer, because i didn't start to dj at 15 but 50 years  :-). 

It's never to late to find your true passion !

Electronic, House & Techno

Gigs 2023; 

January 7, Lil's birthday Bash, Recycle Lounge, Amsterdam
Januari 8, Brak, Prael Houthavens, Amsterdam
Januari 14, Jaydee invites, Steam up radio, Waddinxveen 
Apil 29 Jaydee invites, Amara Hoeve, Bergen
May 19 Techno2b, Gasfabriek Alkmaar
May 26 BasF B Bash, ClubNL Amsterdam
June 9, Weekend warming up, The Jungle Wormerveer
June 16, Wahlhafen, Senang Beachclub, Hoek van Holland
June 24 Jaydee invites, Dutch House Collective, Lijnden
July 15 Technostage, Toekomstmuziek Amsterdam
July 22 Jaydee Invites, Amarahoeve Bergen (NH)
July 29 A day in, Podiumcafe Toos (outdoor)
August 10 Bohdi Beach Zandvoort
September 8/9 Hartstocht festival , Elp
September 16, Wahlhafen, Senang Beachclub Hoek van Holland
September 20  Amsterdam Most Wanted, Melodic Fusion
September 28 Birdcage radio
November 15, Amsterdam Most Wanted, Allegro Beats
November 18  Blast Gasfabriek Alkmaar
December 9 Recycle Lounge Amsterdam btb with Austin Dest
December 31  Recycle Lounge Amsterdam

Gigs 2024

Maart 7, Proton Radio, Indeep
Maart 23, Birthday Bash Laatbloeier & Buddy Suwijn, btb with Austin Dest, Recycle Lounge A'dam
April 20, The Now is Wow  Dimitri & Steve Rachmad, Recycle Lounge A'dam
August 30/31, Hartstocht Festival