This set is part of my Origins series, where I look back at the music, places, and stories that shaped my journey as a DJ.

The music in this set is inspired by one truly beautiful and unforgettable New Year’s. COVID was just beginning to ease up, and while most borders were still closed, Thailand had opened “travel lanes” to a few countries — which meant our friends from Singapore could join us to celebrate in Koh Samui.

We packed our bags and headed to a friend’s resort on the island. It hadn’t reopened yet, so we had the entire place to ourselves. What followed was one of the most magical experiences I’ve ever had, and some of the best sets I’ve ever played.

This particular set brings me back to one special moment: sunrise. As the first light stretched across the ocean, the energy shifted. Most people weren’t even dancing — they were just still, taking it in, sharing quiet hugs when a song really hit. It was moments like these that confirmed to me that I had to be a DJ.

Genres:
Progressive House, Deep House, Melodic House & Techno

Tracks:
1. The Morning After - NTO
2. Give Me - Wood, Ben Böhmer, Simon Krause
3. Twilight (John Monkman Remix) - Solomon Grey
4. Little by Little - Lane 8
5. Serein (Extended Mix) - Jope
6. Fool's Paradise feat. Celine Cairo - Mees Salomé, Celine Cairo
7. Sunset Drive (Extended Mix) - Stereoclip
8. Cheyenne (Extended Mix) - Trilucid
9. Voyageur (Fur Coat Remix) - Just Emma, UNDERHER, Hansom Eli
10. Basic Instinct (Thomas Jack Remix) - The Acid, Thomas Jack
11. Underwater (Yotto's Dawn Remix Extended) - RÜFÜS DU SOL
12. Strangers (with Mansionair) (Tinlicker Extended Remix) - Dom Dolla, Mansionair
13. Lost feat. Run Rivers (Extended Mix) - Tinlicker, Run Rivers
14. Hide U (Tinlicker Extended Remix) - Sian Evans
15. Tighter (feat. Jalja) (CamelPhat Extended Remix) - HOSH, Jalja
16. All The Little Things (Undercatt Remix) - Giorgia Angiuli
17. All There Is (Extended Mix) - Shelley Harland, S.O., Kennedy One
18. Home (Mind Against Remix) - Adriatique, Delhia De France, Marino Canal
19. Pure - Pølaroit

Origins 01 - First Sunrise of the Year at Al's Resort

This set is part of my Origins series, where I look back at the music, places, and stories that shaped my journey as a DJ.

Koh Phangan holds a very special place in my heart. I’ve never seen audiences quite like those in Phangan, people who don’t simple enjoy music from time to time, but crave it, need it. Some of the best sets I’ve ever experienced have been in Phangan, and all had the same things in common - a DJ playing with care and respect for their audience, and an audience giving their full energy in return.

Phangan’s music is quite unique, with a distinct flow, and as most parties stretch through the night and into sunrise, Phangan’s DJs tend to take their time to build the energy of their sets, unlike in cities like Bangkok where DJs can be more rushed.

The music in this set is inspired by the distinct sounds of Phangan and is a reminder to me of the countless sets I played there through golden hour and sunset at various corners of the island - some of the best memories with the very best people.

Genres:
Organic House, Deep House, Downtempo

Tracks:
1. Marimba - Kermesse, Pedro Perelman, Gonzalo Urtizberea
2. Nomadas - Soul of Zoo, ARKADYAN
3. Amarhar - Karmaâ
4. Future Days (Hey! Douglas Remix) - Islandman, Hey! Douglas
5. Can You See What I See - El Mundo, Zazou
6. Nabia - Be Svendsen
7. Louna - Sam Shure
8. Tab Leh (Hobta Remix) - Hrag Mikkel
9. Euphrates - Valeron
10. Blooming Flower (Extended Version) - Abundance, Parallells
11. Rearrange My Mind - Monolink
12. Fauna - Satori (NL)
13. Eternal Blue Sky - Slow Nomaden
14. Kabsol - Alex Twin, Think City, Aladji Toure
15. Phara Oh - Dole & Kom
16. Mariposa (DAVI Remix) - Canu, Nu, Alejandro Castelli
17. Gyoza - Sandhog

Origins 02 - Golden Hour in Koh Phangan

This set is part of my Origins series, where I look back at the music, places, and stories that shaped my journey as a DJ.

Nestled along the river in the Ratchaburi countryside, High River Cafe remains one of my favorite places. Escaping the city to this tranquil space always has to ability to calm my mind, and since the cafe and adjacent resort belong to a close friend’s family, it became our safe haven during COVID, away from the stress and the curfews of Bangkok, a place for peace of mind, new friendships and music.

This set’s music takes me right back to those sunset sessions by the river - carefree, in the company of amazing people, knowing I am truly blessed.

Genres:
Progressive House, Deep House, House

1. Matadora (Medina Remix) - Sofi Tukker
2. Kiss - Iorie, Cesar B.
3. Georgians - Holy Moly
4. Over and Over feat. Leo Wood - Marsh, Leo Wood
5. Evaporate ft. PaulWetz - Durante, PaulWetz
6. Wish We Could feat. Syon & Darla Jade (Extended Mix) - Nico de Andrea
7. Say Hello (Extended Mix) - Enamour, Meliha
8. Let You Go feat. Denitia (Notre Dame Remix) - Euphonik, Nico de Andrea
9. Learning To Love (Extended Mix) - Maz (BR), Antdot, Noah Henderson
10. I've Got You (Rinzen Remix) - Lastlings
11. Feel Like Makin' Love - Roberta Flack, Supershy
12. Wicked Games (feat. Anna Naklab) - Parra for Cuva, Anna Naklab

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