For some dance music fans, Hamish & Toby may be their new favourite DJs thanks to a recent US tour and excellent sets at festivals like Glastonbury, Dimensions, Houghton and Freerotation. 2022 was, after all, a breakthrough year for the UK duo. But in their own, close-knit world of Discogs fanatics and vinyl purists, Hamish Cole and Toby Wareham are admired and established names. They met while studying in Leeds, bonding over a shared love of wiggly bombs at countless clubs and hazy afterparties. They ran events (Butter Side Up, Dog Eat Dog), DJ’d tirelessly and continued to dig for obscure gems. Within a few years, they were both working full-time music jobs in London, booking Dimensions Festival (Hamish) and The Pickle Factory (Toby). (Hamish is now a director at Dimensions.) All in all, they’ve dedicated the past 15 years of their lives to dance music.

For all their behind-the-scenes work, Hamish & Toby’s true love is DJing together. They’re known for their long, expressive sets that go, in their own words, “all over the map.” Their RA Podcast, which was recorded live at Philadelphia party Subsurface in May, is a four-hour odyssey through golden-era house, tech house and UK garage. Proper party music, in other words. According to the duo, they were “fully locked in, as comfortable as we’ve ever felt DJing.” It really shows.

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Patrick Loda’s journey into music began at the age of 16 when he visited Berlin, immersing himself in the city’s electronic music culture. This experience sparked his passion for house and techno, which would only grow stronger after discovering the local music scene in Southern California. Inspired to dive deeper into music production, he honed his skills and, in 2019, graduated from ICON Collective.

Living in Los Angeles, Patrick was constantly surrounded by the city’s vibrant nightlife and energetic parties. Every weekend exposed him to a mix of sounds, pushing him to create tracks that blend deep, upbeat rhythms with the nostalgic vibe of '90s progressive house, trance, and tech house. His sound is rich in energy, perfect for the dancefloor, yet laced with a hypnotic depth that keeps listeners moving. Patrick Loda continues to evolve, bringing fresh, unique perspectives to house music while drawing from his roots in both classic and modern electronic styles.

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