Dissolve is a dreamy ambient pop instrumental - built on soft synths, floating pads, and a quite ache underneath.

Would love to hear hear how it feel. Open to collabs or vocals if right voice finds it.

Dissolve

I sure hope you enjoy my second set from Camp Dayfunk 2025 as much as I enjoyed playing it!   If you do, please give it a like and consider re-posting it on Soundcloud - it just takes a second and is the most helpful way to share cool music to new people!

Camp Dayfunk is a Minneapolis-based campout in just its second year, taking place 2 hours East in the Wisconsin Woods - and I enjoyed its quality, intimacy, and cute little camp touches immensely.  Both this event and this set are very special to me <3

Before anything, let's talk about the Mix Cover.  I got great pictures from my first set and none from this 2nd, and it's fine.  Because I got something better than a picture - I got a Danceflooor Badge!  

It was one of the greatest honors of my DJ career to earn one of only 8 Dance Floor badges given out at this event  - not for my 4 hours of playing music where I dance some but maintain focus on the mixing - but for my many more hours of representation on the dancefloor as a dancer, which is where this all started for me... and honestly has stayed.  

I fricken love dancing and absolutely think it makes me a better DJ to study and appreciate music from both sides of the decks. I don't dance to everything and also want to give props where props are due - the music at this event was rock solid, and receiving the dance badge has as much to do with the quality of the other DJs playing as it does my dance stamina.  Fun fact, the most I ever danced was at @mingameslaby in Japan in 2007 ;)

Okay, about the music and vision for this set!  My first set at the event, the night before, was previously posted to the event's Soundcloud (@user-467880110) and I had a full dancefloor and lots of energy coming back at me - a Dj's dream.

This, my second set, Saturday 4-6pm, was a bit different.  It's daytime, there's a beach, and @djdanmusic, @Dj-Mes, and Mazi aka @audiosoulproject are playing B2B2B on that stage.  Right at the same time as my set at the Pavilion stage!  First thing that comes to my mind after I realize they are simultaneous - wtf am I going to do?

Contrast is the answer.  If people want it funky, they're gonna want to be down at the other stage.  I mean I wanted to be there too lol.  And who the heck wants the 2 stages to sound the same anyway, that's silly.  So I leaned into this contrast theme for my set.  Someone told me that I may have confused people a little lol.  I said 'good!'  

I'm really glad I had the opportunity to play the night before, because that was my more funky set - though my interpretation is a bit different from most.  I also won some hearts there, which created more interest than there would have been I think.

So anyway, this set was a challenge - a friendly challenge to myself to play a 2 hour set that was a bit out of the box without losing people, that would serve as a worthy contrast to that devastating funk of Dan, Mes and Mazi.  
 
I would guess overall people there probably liked my first set a tad more - but for me this one was hands-down the winner.  Partly because it was a full 2 hours of new music. Partly because my cup was already full since  I had nailed my set the night before and even got extended an extra hour -  the best hour.  And partly because I had experienced some challenge locking the XDJ the night before, but was effortlessly near flawless on Saturday. I felt zero pressure to do anything but be myself, and play what I felt at that time <3

In general, I favor very full tracks that envelope you with sound.  Besides contrast, the theme for this set is laid back and expansive.  There's funkiness, sure, there are some peaks and valleys energetically, but not at all like the night set.  Overall, it's a smooth ride through deep house with some vocals, minimal house and even a touch of techno, all  around 124bpm. 

Thanks for reading to the end!  I Hope you enjoy the music, and perhaps this background too!


Contrast - Ben Annand Live July 19, 2025 at Camp Dayfunk in the Wisconsin Woods

glass wings

first 20 mins are rallyhouse organ bangers and then it gets a bit more silly as the mix goes on >:) 

deep housey vibes with 2-step drums and tinny snares/hihats make maple a very happy boi indeed 

lots of blending, drum swaps and all that good stuff 

enjoy, lmk what you think, and id requests just leave a comment :) 

love x

saucey house/speed garage dubs that live rent free in my head

My set from the lovely Progress Festival at the Lac Labigalette, France
(Actually I recorded this at home and not there but do you really care?)

This was on the menu:
1. Ganz Wien (mit Falco) – Drahdiwaberl
2. Giftig – Kolter
3. WannaBE Edit - Saints Cafe
4. My Boo My Bae My Baddie (Outro) – MCR-T
5. Doin' It For TV – Justin Jay
6. MEYEM - En Vacation (SR Master) V3 – Meyem
7. Morgens immer müde (TYSK & eurodance2000 Edit) – TYSK, eurodance2000
8. Release Yourself Master – DJ Mischkonsum
9. Sex on the Beach Regroove – Jojo909
10. Small Steps – Max Wagner, Paul Mile
11. Doin´Shit – Draco, Max Wagner
12. Memphis Club Ensemble – Max Wagner, GOLDI
13. Hustle On – Esoterik
14. WEIGHT OFF – Ponky
15. Danse Éternelle – Montezuma
16. Saudade Do Verao - Montezuma (MASTER) – 
17. Balancou – Unknown Artist
18. Hiding in This Shitty Club – Asaya
19. Error De Perdedor (Original Mix) – Gaston Fiore
20. Kebab Shop Date – Danny Wabbit
21. Other Worlds – Jon10
22. Soul Of The Dancefloor – Sol Ortega
23. ''Obsesión'' (Stef de Haan remix) – Stef de Haan
24. LOW LIKE DAT – KUSHHUNTERDAVE & TSAVAGE
25. WATCH ME HIT DAT – TSAVAGE, DJ HÖRDE
26. Bounce That Booty – Morelia
27. gaslighting – Play Boy Joe
28. Tribal Nature – Alex Less
29. Chief Rock – Play Boy Joe
30. Levitate – Tom Santa
31. Power! (i want u) – TSAVAGE
32. ⋆⁺₊⋆ RUDE!! ⋆⁺₊⋆ – Stef de Haan
33. Qu'est Ce Que Vous Voulez? – The Amazing

Progress Festival 🌅 Sunset Stage 🌅 01.08.25 🌅 Lac Labigalette

Leaving Song

Best of 2025 Uplifting Trance - favourite tracks to date

Trance Euphoria Volume 4

Ableton Creation, Good tempo and great sounds, great for driving.

Silly Millie

Sexy Feels

Vinyl From The Vault - DjMaverick - Heaven.

I did this mix many moons ago as a 2 part journey for everyone's ears. The 1st part was HARDTRANCE HELL with Heaven as part 2. Both were mixed directly after one another, all vinyl as I hadn't crossed over into digital mixing at that moment in time. 

HARDTRANCE HELL I believe tells what sound it has just its name, especially when comparing it to Heaven. 



Vinyl From The Vault - DjMaverick - Heaven

producer // original melodies & beats // NY & FL

It’s all peace and love

From Liverpool U.K.

Phambili Digital presents Music for a Harder generation

With a passion for trance music, DJ Joe has been immersed in the electronic dance scene since the 90s, when Cape Town’s clubbing culture was at its peak. His love for the genre took him beyond South Africa, exploring the pulsating rhythms of Trance across the UK and Europe, where he connected with like-minded enthusiasts and industry pioneers. Inspired by the energy and unity of the global trance family, he decided to take to the decks himself, creating sonic journeys that transcend time and borders.

Performing under the studio name Journey on Ecstasy, DJ Joe crafts uplifting and vocal trance experiences, seamlessly blending elements of Tech Trance, Psytrance, and timeless classics from the 90s. His sets are more than just music—they are captivating stories, meticulously pieced together with the latest and most captivating sounds from his favourite international DJs to take listener on a journey for the mind.

With an ear for euphoric melodies, driving basslines, and powerful anthems, DJ Joe takes listeners on an electrifying voyage, capturing the true essence of trance music—unity, emotion, and pure euphoria. Whether igniting underground dancefloors or creating unforgettable online mixes, Journey on Ecstasy continues to share his deep-rooted love for the genre with fans worldwide.

"Time is an allusion - Reality is true"

Born & lived in the West Midlands before moving south to Hampshire England in 2000, Alan joined the Rave scene in 92/93 & started to collect records shortly afterwards & Maverick was born!!

Since then he has been on a musical journey, going wherever his ears & legs take him, picking up as much music from all different genres, from Jungle Techno to Gabber, Hardstyle to Psychedelic Trance, he loves it all!!!

Known for playing hard, fast & dirty sets, there is softer side who can offer an uplifting & gentle set too!! Always enjoying the music in its many different genres, absorbing the energy & giving the crowd what they want!!

Previous resident Dj for Psyrhythmix held 3rd Friday every month in Brixton at Club 414, London & frequently a Guess Dj for multiple events UK & Worldwide. 

Owner of BounceBackAbility Parties. 

Played throughout the UK alongside many known Dj's such as M-Zone, Sonic Species, Audiofire, Infected Mushroom, Chris Liberator, Matt Handy, Andy Whitby, Alex Kidd, Protieus, Kid Kaos, Duel Perception, Vinylgroover, Ed Real, Anne Savage, BK, Organ Donors, Erik Orpheus, Champa, Thall Om, Neil Moore, Sean Spindrift, Kevin Energy, K Complex, Brisk, Marc Smith, Darwin, Billy Bunter, Nathan D & Lanside, Dopplefiest, Dj Red, Phil Reynolds, Technical, N-Kore, Cally & Juice, Andy Vortex, Scul, Chris Unknown, Hoopz, Louk, Jake Nicholls, Savage Circuit, Sati, Melodic Noise, Lab 4, Greg Brookman, Prozak, Digital Stone, Mentalogic, Tasso, Brother Bliss, Graham Gold, Libra 9, Etcetera , D-Light, Signal-E. Chris Dell, Eddie Fox & Many More

Original Compositions; Instrumental Music
Artists: Drippin Beats; The Surfer Dude; WAX ON
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@drippinbeats3899
Enjoy!

Welcome to the official Soundcloud home for Tropical Since 98, Socal's beloved underground house music event which has donated over $30,000 to charity causes since 1998!  This Soundcloud is dedicated to live sets from the 80+ Tropical parties since it's inception.  

Tropical is the creation of Ben Annand, who continues to organize the event to this day.  The link for Ben's personal Soundcloud is here, be sure and visit that too ;)

http://soundcloud.com/ben-annand 

Tropical started in a warehouse on October 9, 1998, and moved around to different warehouses until making one home in 2003, known as the Tree House.  In 2004 and 2005 Tropical was almost monthly between the Tree House, and newly started boat parties out of Long Beach.  In June and September 2007 were the first 2 Tropical campouts, in Bonsall, CA at the venue now known as the Fire Garden.  In 2008 and 2009 Tropical went to Zuma State Beach in Malibu for summertime Tropical Beach Parties.  

Though occasionally still in a warehouse, since 2011 Tropical has been primarily outdoors, with the main events being the summer boat party and fall/winter Tropical Oasis Retreat, most recently seen on Kauai (Hawaii).  Tropical is 100% nonprofit, donating all proceeds after cost to charity.

here to raise awareness for happy music

former Wiesel @1dachsbau
founder @ meles.ruckus
booker @ diyx_strt_jam
playing with lights @ gabonsa.festival
fred@dachsbau.club

New tracks tagged #floaty