We are already at episode 50.. That's insane! We wanted to do something special for this enormous milestone, but we'll save that for our next Distant event, planned for December this year. It's crazy how time has been passing me by lately. Almost as if my life has been paused in time. I got pretty caught up in life, almost losing sight on what really matters to me, what drives me: pursuing my dream of making and sharing my music with all of you. But, after a well needed break, in the beautiful country of Portugal, if feel refreshed and full of motivation again! Super excited for what is yet to come! I do have some very special news coming your way in the next few months, so stay tuned and, as you know, surrender to the distance ❤️

Distant Episode 50 / September 2021

The past month felt like it took disproportionately long. Maybe it were all the new impressions and all the new people that I met, maybe it was all the travel time (I'm writing this while on the train), but I feel like I exponentially grew as a person in such a short amount of time. They say you're never too old to learn, and indeed I am still learning a lot about myself and life in general. I read a nice quote that you can only change your life when you go from wanting to change to deciding to change. And while on paper I decided to make such drastic changes to my life, it doesn't feel scary at all. I just feel like I am on the right track, towards the right positive energy. And maybe it's because however unpredictable and dynamic life gets, music will always be a stable factor for me. It gives me inspiration, it helps me focus, and it drives me nearer to my emotions and passions. Spending so much time commuting and actively listening to music lately, has made me appreciate all the more music's capabilities of storytelling and transporting you to some other plain of existence. For February's mix I tried to include some unknown gems that struck a chord with me and that really deserve some love. May they accompany you on your travels unknown. <3 Joey.

Tracklist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3MxI1xJY0gEydN7lL3bADa?si=pGrP-O8xQ9iQ3YuZ4Pxpig&pi=l3UHgsodQhCw1

XI - February 2025

One year ago I bought my very first second hand DJ deck, and started making these little mixes to work on my skills and share new music that I really enjoy. This was exactly the creative outlet that I had been missing for so long and can be passionate about. I find it interesting to see how even in one year my taste and techniques have developed, which was why I wanted to record and upload these episodes. Besides a quick tutorial on the basics as a jump start, I went in fully blank and along the way I taught myself by just trying to see what works and what doesn't. Most of this stuff I just do based on feeling. I know that I still have a very long way to go and am nowhere near perfect, but that's all part of the learning journey and I'm damn well having loads of fun. I try to dig for some new gems and make every XI just a little bit different, be it in energy, genres or vibes, just to keep things interesting. This month made for an extra difficult puzzle, but in the end I'm happy how it turned out. And while my original intention was to just make these mixes to listen to myself, I am beyond happy that all of you have been tuning in every month and listening and giving me your feedback. You give me the confidence to keep going and keep practicing and getting better. Here's to another 12 more episodes!  <3 Joey

XI - March 2025

Maybe it's due to the change of scenery, but for some reason I've been having a big influx of all kinds of creativity lately. Turns out is  much easier to lose yourself in things you're passionate about. I get so much energy from creating things, even if it's just writing these cheesy windows into my mind for you to gloss over. With spring around the corner, daylight becoming more abundant, and temperatures un-Dutchlike for this time of year, the summer butterflies are already starting to flutter. I can't wait for all the new memories, music, and friends this year will have to offer. Let this month's mix be a small encapsulation of that feeling for you to enjoy and yearn for. For the longest time I had this fixed idea of how exactly my life should unfold in a sensible and practical way, without actually listening to my inner dreams and passions. But sometimes you need to be shaken to to your core to actually realise that there is so much more to life than mediocrity. It is the low lows that make you truely appreciate how really good the highs are. And you're never ever done learning. Life is ephemeral, so might as well enjoy it while we can. And to share with you my personal motto: stay true to yourself, get out of your comfort zone, and never be boring. X Joey

Tracklist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kLRyZM7jyN1lMZbCceIv1?si=eed55def9c3b40dd

XI - April 2025

1.	Astro, Adriatique – Dangerous Feelings (Original Mix)
2.	Doctors On Decks – The Fog (Chris Luno Extended Remix)
3.	Fahlberg – The Power Of Acceptance (Extended Mix)
4.	gardenstate – Arpology (Original Mix)
5.	Hyperbits – Satellite (Extended Mix)
6.	Illumia, Blank Page – Volga (Blank Page Remix)
7.	Lane 8 – Just (Extended Mix)
8.	Lipless – Paradox (Extended Mix)
9.	Mimi Page, Marsh – Eu Topos feat. Mimi Page (Extended Mix)
10.	Nicone, David Hasert – Wasting My Time With You (Extended Mix)
11.	Phikey, Kazmyn – Fatal Love Affair (Extended Mix)
12.	Rafa'EL – Soulmotion (Extended Mix)
13.	Tom Westy, ARA (UK) – Let Me In (feat. ARA)
14.	Tritonal – Adelphi '88 (Jerome Isma-Ae Extended Remix)
15.	WhoMadeWho, Rampa – UUUU (Original Mix)
16.	CRi, Half Moon Run – Astray feat. Half Moon Run (CRi Remix)
17.	Exit Coda – Stay (Extended Mix)
18.	Nordfold – Pathways (Extended Mix)
19.	Paul Rogers, Pete Tong, Cristoph – Where's The Music Gone (Extended Mix)
20.	Boxer – Blue Planet (Extended Mix)



Deep Space 174: Deep Melodic House: Lane 8, Marsh, CRi, Lipless, Fahlberg, Gardenstate

Joie de Vivre - Episode 560.

Tracklist as follows.-
1)Sevenn - Hex (Extended Mix)
2)Lipless, Lovlee - Hours (Extended Chill Mix)
3)Federico Monachesi, Nicolas Viana - Golden Flight (Extended Mix)
4)Artic White - Voce (Extended Mix)
5)Nora En Pure - Teahupoo (Extended Mix)
6)Lou8, Loud Unity - The Bridge of Broken Hearts (Extended Mix)
7)Gino G - All I Need (Extended Mix)
8)Paradoks - Remember (Extended Mix)
9)VOYA - Echoes of Us (Extended Mix)
10)SAFARIS - Freedom (Extended Mix)
11)Jakatta - American Dream (PROFF Extended Interpretation)

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Mexico City - September 25, 2025

Joie de Vivre - Episode 560

Autumn is always a time to slow down and reflect. Probably that is why I ended up making this a very introspective and emotional XI episode. October last year turned out to be the catalyst for everything that happened to me in the past 12 months and got me to where I am and who I am as a person today. It is weird listening back to last year's episode, because it transports me right back to the feelings and emotions of that time. It is also comforting to realise that even though I ended up going through one of the roughest patches I have experienced and at the time it all seemed meaningless and hopeless, in the end it all turned out alright. And life is funny like that. I am learning more and more to accept the things that are not in our control and to flow with the waves instead of swimming against them. To embrace the adventure in the uncertainty that lies ahead of us and to accept and love myself (that last one is the hardest). Having so many unique, amazing and loving people in my life that support me all the way, I can't help but feel super privileged. I am so incredibly proud to see all of you tuning in every month and to hear and read your lovely messages; I can't say this enough but it really means everything to me. I hope you feel as valued as I do. <3 Joey

Tracklist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/491kzlPYCOqkrH6GTpLAMD?si=a2b625f3da0342ed

XI - October 2025

Here's my warm up set for Super8 & Tab at Bourke Street Courtyard in Melbourne

Tracklist -
1. Matt Lange - Rift (The Taglo Holy Trinity Mix)
2. Estiva - Via Infinita (Marsh Extended Remix)
3. Above & Beyond - Is It Love? (1001) (Matt Lange Remix)
4. Nitrous Oxide & Vintage & Morelli - Faith (Extended Mix)
5. Estiva - Salt (Paul Thomas Remix)
6. Kaskade, deadmau5 - I Remember (John Summit Remix) (Extended Mix)
7. Dmitry Molosh - Shining (Original Mix)
8. Gai Barone - Hemels (Taglo Edit)
9. 84 Avenue - Delight (Extended Mix)
10. Maor Levi, Ilan Bluestone - Will We Remain? feat. EL Waves (Spencer Brown Remix)
11. ANUQRAM - Safari (Extended Mix)
12. Estiva - KFIL (Extended Mix)

Super8 & Tab Warm Up - Melbourne Sep '25

Brain Rot is a nervous-system album.
A seven-track descent into overstimulation, collapse, and the slow return of humanity.

It starts in compulsion — the hollow scroll, the numb satisfaction, the infinite feed.
It moves through cognitive overload and the claustrophobic quiet of shutdown.
Then, slowly, warmth returns: breath, space, clarity, agency.
By the end, the nervous system is human again.

This album doesn’t glorify the digital trap or condemn it.
It maps the internal experience of living inside it — and the moment you step out.

A post-digital emotional arc.
A study in collapse and reintegration.
A quiet exhale after too much noise.

UCC-01 – Brain Rot

Swipe Hunger

Škeva  -  Ambiotica  ( Orginal Mix )

Circuit Playground

Mellow melodic marinated in emotions.
(Extended Mix) enthusiast.

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XI - April 2025

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