Spring was here and summer was approaching. The time had come to go for long walks and drives and bike rides. But a soundtrack was needed for that kind of thing. So Hoj made this mix. Put it on, step outside and feel the sunshine. 

Hoj - Shine

Hoj was off in faraway lands for a time. Occasionally he travelled by balloon. He put together this mix ... trying to capture the simultaneous sense of calm and excitement you feel when traveling up and away.  

Hoj - Up & Away

As the summer faded, a fog set in that made it difficult to see. Hoj meandered and he drifted, trying to find the way. After roaming awhile, he saw something shiny on another road, and he went to explore. Eventually he found his way back - and when he did the fog had lifted and the path was clear. Getting sidetracked was exactly what he needed to find his way.

Hoj - Sidetrack

The new year had begun, and Hoj was here and there and here again. He  found his flow and ALPHA put itself together, a first mix for a new year.

Hoj - Alpha

Hoj was enjoying a lovely sunrise when a shadow was cast on him. It was nice and cool at first, but after awhile he found himself sitting in darkness and watching others frolic in the sunshine. Instead of joining the others, he decided have a look around and explore. 

Mix premiered on the "House of Hoj" on @mainradio1045.

From The Shadows

Hoj - Shadows

Hoj has been playing music at Burning Man since 2004. After all those sets on the playa, he still has no clue what "playa tech" is. But he did play this 4-hour set at the Kazbah on Wednesday night this year. Call it what you want. He just calls it a damn good night in a special place with very special people.

Hoj - LIVE at the Kazbah - Burning Man 2016 - 192MASTER

Hoj - LIVE at the Kazbah - Burning Man 2016

An afterhours mix inspired by the legendary BPM Festival afterhours in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. The mix aired 2010.

Hoj - Afterhours at the Villa

The LIVE recording of Hoj at the listed Freaky Tikki Boat Party at the 2010 Winter Music Conference. Recorded on March 26, 2010, this was the sunrise set, starting out in the darkness of early morning and grooving through until the sun came up. Sultry beats to get people moving and to welcome a beautiful day as the boat circled South Beach.

Hoj - Live at Freaky Tikki - WMC 2010

‎3 hours of deep, sultry afterhours grooves.

Hoj - Expanse

In November 2017, Hoj played at the Return to Rio festival in Sydney, Australia. This is the recording of his set. Enjoy.

LIVE at Return to Rio 2017

Hoj - Live at Return to Rio 2017

Hoj put this mix together on his birthday in February. A time to reflect on where we've been, what we've done, and what is left still to do.

Aquarian Song

Hoj - Aquarian Song

It's all about finding your flow. Not that flow you think you're supposed to find - the one that is right there in front of you.

Flow

Hoj - Flow

A bit of a farewell to New York as well as a greeting to Los Angeles. Sometimes you have to jump off one ride and get on another. Includes some favorites from the 5 hour set at All Day I Dream on New Years Day in LA. Deep, dreamy melodica. Enjoy.

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Hoj - Joyride (2013)

Mix done for the Tale and Tone channel on Emirates In-Flight radio with Deeper Sounds.

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Tale and Tone 2020

Hoj - Tale and Tone Showcase

Hoj's 2012 post-sunrise set atop the Robot Heart at Burning Man has become one of his most popular. What many people don't know is Lee Burridge joined him after his set for an epic back-to-back session that went on into the afternoon. Hoj and Lee found the recording on an old hard drive, and wanted to share.

Live on the Robot Heart 2012

Hoj b2b Lee Burridge - Burning Man 2012

Over two decades in dance music have made Hoj more than capable of living up to his reputation as a sonic storyteller. His cinematic sets explore the deep house landscape with a fervor that resonates through dance floors across the globe.

Close colleagues like Lee Burridge simply refer to his style as “Hoj house” rather than attempting to pin down its eclectic nuances. Although a longer road, staying the course of his artistic vision has paid off. In addition to a residency and landmark releases on Burridge’s All Day I Dream imprint, he now provides a platform for like-minded producers by way of their joint venture, Tale and Tone.

An extensive background in the visual arts set Hoj (pronounced with a long Ō) on a path less traveled by the average DJ/producer. Born in Iran and raised in the Bay Area of the U.S., he grew up exposed to film and music alike. Prior to DJing full time his background was in film, design and new media. He was the brainchild behind All Day I Dream’s brand identity, coming up with the single cloud design.

Hoj also discovered electronic music early in life. He attended his first rave in San Francisco in the early 90s, and he experienced the inauguration of legendary warehouse venue Homebase. After DJing for a few years, he made his San Francisco debut at Qoöl Happy Hour, an event series that took place at 111 Minna Gallery.

Soon afterwards he got involved with outfits like Opel Productions and Spundae, which afforded him audiences at the city’s more prominent nightclubs. He went on to help build the inaugural Opulent Temple sound camp for the 2003 edition of Burning Man. He has performed annually at the transformative gathering ever since.

Upon moving to New York City in 2008, however, Hoj outgrew the category of local DJ. Each passing year after that point brought bigger milestones and more momentum.

After his set on the Robot Heart art car during the 2010 edition of Burning Man, he was booked at the world-famous Berlin nightclub Berghain’s Panorama Bar. 2011 saw Lee Burridge launch All Day I Dream to serve the dual purpose of a record label and event brand, and he enlisted Hoj as a resident DJ of the latter. Since then Hoj has brought dance floors to life across the globe. Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City account for much of his fan base, but his following has also grown significantly in locations like Canada, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, Dubai, Romania and London.

2017 marked two especially groundbreaking turning points for Hoj: His long-awaited debut as a producer and the unveiling of he and Burridge’s new record label, Tale and Tone. The label features music the founding DJs play at night, unique tunes with both story and groove. Around the same time, his own Telefade EP, released on All Day I Dream. The three-track EP included  “Leap Day” as well as a remix of the title track by Bedouin. Hoj followed up Telefade with his own Tale and Tone release in 2018. Titled “Ramblefog,” it appeared on the imprint’s Prologue compilation,.

Two decades of experience behind the decks have equipped Hoj to captivate any crowd. The twists and turns of each sonic journey almost surprise him as much as those he entertains, resulting in moments that make up unforgettable memories. Given his track record, it’s surely no accident that his audience has only grown over the years.

As far as his own story is concerned, a promising future lies out on the horizon for Hoj. Deep house enthusiasts far and wide are excited to see how his tale will unfold.

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