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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*2026*
23.01.2026 - Lausanne, Folklor Club, w/ Pauli Pocket (DE), Funky Chap, Polocid

▼ Previous Events: 
*2025*
11.12.2025 - Lausanne, La Socitié  w/ TT, Funky Chap, Polocid 
15.11.2025 - Riva, Domaine Chaudet w/ Mia Kaltes, Madnax, Atropos, Moloquai
16.10.2025 - Lausanne, Chez Maud  w/ Funky Chap, Madame Roche, Polocid
12.07.2025 - Territet w/ Sunset Residents b2b 
16.05.2025 - Lausanne, Folklor Club w/ Olivier Romero, Julmoon, Moloquai
28.03.2025 - On Và Ou, Lausanne w/ Josphine de Retour, Sarah, Madame Roche 

*2024*
15.11.2024 - Lausanne "On Va Ou" w/ Don Son, Funky Chap, Brasscuts
13.12.2024 - Lausanne "Folklor" w/ Kellerkind, Atropos, Julmoon 
05.09.2024 - BR!TCH, R.B.L.O., Atropos b2b Julmoon 
23.08.2024 - Moloquai, G-Raf b2b Substrack
09.08.2024 - Sunset Residents
11.07.2024 - La Magouille & Funky Chap 
*19.04.2024* - Pauli Pocket (Berlin), Matija (Zurich), Funky Chap, Moara, Atropos, Julmoon, Vito (CH) 
30.02.2024 - Sunset Residents 
28.03.2024 - Adri & Frenzy, Atropos b2b Molÿ
22.02.2024 - Nina Gaia, ARTISO, Julmoon 
11.01.2024 - Biop6, Ines, Funky Chap 

*2023*
07.12.2023 - Sunset Residents 
02.11.2023 - Ayuma, CODO, Julmoon 
05.10.2023 - Kiki (Berlin), Several Definitions, Atropos 
14.09.2023 - Funky Chap, Sarah S, Adrianou
06.07.2023 - Niki Sadeki, Funky Chap, Atropos, Julmoon 
15.06.2023 - KlangDruide, Jola Luz, Atropos, Funky Chap
11.05.2023 - Disco For The People, Two Sol, Funky Chap (Funk/Disco) 
20.04.2023 - ANouch, Laila, Julmoon 
16.03.2023 - Hatari, George ActX, Matthew Square, (Vinyl Only) 
17.02.2023 - Rabih Rizk, RIVA, Atropos
19.01.2023 - Maxim Laffon, MateO, Polocid

*2022*
08.12.2022 - Evstad, Sunset Grooves Residents 
03.11.2022 - Jay Fase, Atropos, Funky Chap  
06.10.2022 - Don Son, Funky Chap, Tikno
18.08.2022 - Funky Chap, Atropos, Julmoon

*2021*
29.10.2021 - Folklor, Lausanne 
w/ Franca, Funky Chap, Julmoon  

*2020*

09.11.20 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
Sunset Grooves Residents: Atropos, Julmoon, Funky Chap 
10.07.20 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Schlepp Geist (Live), Funky Chap, Adri & Frenzi

*2019*

15.11.19 - "Old School Hip Hop" Hydromel, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Funky Chap, 9Dee, Julmoon, Tikno
11.10.19 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Midas 104, Guzy, Funky Chap  
28.06.19 - Montreux Jazz Festival (CH) 
w/ Milo Häfliger, Funky Chap, Mellowcat

*2018*

15.09.18 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Deep Filip, Funky Chap, Mellowcat  
07.06.19 - La Galicienne, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Don Son b2b Cris Kai, Maitrai,  Atropos b2b Mellowcat, Funky Chap b2b Mat-eO

*2017*

19.08.17 - Sunset Grooves Launch Party @La Galicienne, Lausanne (CH)
w/ Funky Chap, Atropos, NVST, Salvatore Freda

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Sunset Grooves - It is all about the good vibes so let the music begin and the ego's disappear

Founded by Jeremy aka @Funky-Chap to unite music lovers to spread music news, new tracks, old tracks, unknown artists, good vibes, events within your region to people who appreciate music and its different genres. The podcast first launched at the start of 2013, successfully bringing in a variety of DJs based all over the world who are truly passionate about music. Everyone has their own way of interpreting the sunset mood and it is about enjoying their perspective when they are behind the decks :)  

We have a fresh podcast from a different DJ every week.. sometimes more often sometimes less. The music style is all about what the DJ is feeling at the moment with the common theme of having that beautiful sunset in the background wherever you may come from or where you are currently based. 

______________________________
▼ Promos or Premieres: 

Soundcloud Message 
Or
sunsetgrooves@live.com  
 ______________________________
We are here to spread the good music to those who appreciate it.

PREMIERES/FREE DL -> sunsetgrooves@live.com 

We will be uploading mixes every two weeks as we want to ensure each mix has the right amount of time for listeners to appreciate the set and the time and effort each artist puts into each mix. Feel free to still get in touch with us and introduce us to your music.  We try our best to be a platform for upcoming and unknown artists as well as showcasing some of our favorite producers to give you a blend of new, talented and also some of the OG artists who knows what's up.

Please do not spam us with "repost/support" our track, mix etc. If you take the time to explain why you think we would like it, we will take the time to listen to it. 

SUNSET GROOVES RESIDENT ARTISTS: 

@funky-chap 
@atroposvibes
@user-556945276
@madameroche
@cristiano-mastrojeni
@polocid

Big Hugs 
______________________________
▼ Upcoming Events: 
*2025*
Feb: TBC 
08.03.2025 : Line Up TBA 
April TBC: 
May TBC: 

▼ Previous Events: 
*2024*
15.11.2024 - Lausanne "On Va Ou" w/ Don Son, Funky Chap, Brasscuts
13.12.2024 - Lausanne "Folklor" w/ Kellerkind, Atropos, Julmoon 
05.09.2024 - BR!TCH, R.B.L.O., Atropos b2b Julmoon 
23.08.2024 - Moloquai, G-Raf b2b Substrack
09.08.2024 - Sunset Residents
11.07.2024 - La Magouille & Funky Chap 
*19.04.2024* - Pauli Pocket (Berlin), Matija (Zurich), Funky Chap, Moara, Atropos, Julmoon, Vito (CH) 
30.02.2024 - Sunset Residents 
28.03.2024 - Adri & Frenzy, Atropos b2b Molÿ
22.02.2024 - Nina Gaia, ARTISO, Julmoon 
11.01.2024 - Biop6, Ines, Funky Chap 

*2023*
07.12.2023 - Sunset Residents 
02.11.2023 - Ayuma, CODO, Julmoon 
05.10.2023 - Kiki (Berlin), Several Definitions, Atropos 
14.09.2023 - Funky Chap, Sarah S, Adrianou
06.07.2023 - Niki Sadeki, Funky Chap, Atropos, Julmoon 
15.06.2023 - KlangDruide, Jola Luz, Atropos, Funky Chap
11.05.2023 - Disco For The People, Two Sol, Funky Chap (Funk/Disco) 
20.04.2023 - ANouch, Laila, Julmoon 
16.03.2023 - Hatari, George ActX, Matthew Square, (Vinyl Only) 
17.02.2023 - Rabih Rizk, RIVA, Atropos
19.01.2023 - Maxim Laffon, MateO, Polocid

*2022*
08.12.2022 - Evstad, Sunset Grooves Residents 
03.11.2022 - Jay Fase, Atropos, Funky Chap  
06.10.2022 - Don Son, Funky Chap, Tikno
18.08.2022 - Funky Chap, Atropos, Julmoon

*2021*
29.10.2021 - Folklor, Lausanne 
w/ Franca, Funky Chap, Julmoon  

*2020*

09.11.20 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
Sunset Grooves Residents: Atropos, Julmoon, Funky Chap 
10.07.20 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Schlepp Geist (Live), Funky Chap, Adri & Frenzi

*2019*

15.11.19 - "Old School Hip Hop" Hydromel, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Funky Chap, 9Dee, Julmoon, Tikno
11.10.19 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Midas 104, Guzy, Funky Chap  
28.06.19 - Montreux Jazz Festival (CH) 
w/ Milo Häfliger, Funky Chap, Mellowcat

*2018*

15.09.18 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Deep Filip, Funky Chap, Mellowcat  
07.06.19 - La Galicienne, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Don Son b2b Cris Kai, Maitrai,  Atropos b2b Mellowcat, Funky Chap b2b Mat-eO

*2017*

19.08.17 - Sunset Grooves Launch Party @La Galicienne, Lausanne (CH)
w/ Funky Chap, Atropos, NVST, Salvatore Freda

______________________________
Sunset Grooves - It is all about the good vibes so let the music begin and the ego's disappear

Founded by Jeremy aka @Funky-Chap to unite music lovers to spread music news, new tracks, old tracks, unknown artists, good vibes, events within your region to people who appreciate music and its different genres. The podcast first launched at the start of 2013, successfully bringing in a variety of DJs based all over the world who are truly passionate about music. Everyone has their own way of interpreting the sunset mood and it is about enjoying their perspective when they are behind the decks :)  

We have a fresh podcast from a different DJ every week.. sometimes more often sometimes less. The music style is all about what the DJ is feeling at the moment with the common theme of having that beautiful sunset in the background wherever you may come from or where you are currently based. 

______________________________
▼ Promos or Premieres: 

Soundcloud Message 
Or
sunsetgrooves@live.com  
 ______________________________
We are here to spread the good music to those who appreciate it.

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