Recording of my set in the Do!! You!!! tent at Gala Festival, Peckham, London, Sunday 26th May 2024.

Richard Sen DJ set at Gala Festival, Do!! You!!! tent 26th May 2024

For those who’ve been following my Burnout Sumner adventures for a while now, this might sound familiar. Every three years, I drop a pretty extended mix dedicated to that special kind of Balearic house music bliss that continues to be a major part of my life, despite all the personal changes that have happened since the last edition. So here we are with Volume III: “An Escape to Balearic Paradise.”

Expect an almost three-hour-long journey into a tropical dreamscape, carefully curated by yours truly. It’s a sun-drenched selection of my favorite tracks from this magical musical realm, collected since the 2022 edition. You'll find familiar faces like DJ Koze, Space Ghost, and Joe Goddard, alongside hidden gems from Desert Island Disco, Lars Bartkuhn, Barbara Boeing, and Conga Fever: the forgotten alias of Tom Hessler aka Der Assistent. One personal highlight: Sofia Kourtesis’ dreamy remix of Perel’s Matrix, a track I still get goosebumps from. Also included is an Alex Kassian rework-slash-tribute to Michael Göttsching’s iconic E2-E4 from 1981, which still feels like the spiritual blueprint for this entire genre.

But let’s not get lost in name-dropping - because in the end, this mix is all about the vibe. It’s an invitation to slow down, to breathe deeply, to let your mind wander over imaginary coastlines. Maybe you’ll find yourself dancing barefoot in golden sunlight, or drifting into twilight with a soft breeze brushing your skin. This is a soundtrack for summer days and balmy nights, a celebration of warmth, serenity, and musical escapism - and honestly, don’t we all need a little more of that right now? You’ll also find the first two volumes there in one playlist, perfect if you're in the mood for an even deeper dive. Thanks for giving it a spin. ☀️

Stories Through Tapes

Cosmic Coastline III: An Escape To Balearic Paradise

JDH & Dave P's FIXED open to close set in the main room at Good Room on March 29th, 2025.

You can follow them @jdh_fixed and @davep_makingtime

FIXED with JDH & Dave P live at Good Room - 3.29.25

Alexander Robotnick is a pioneer – one of the great innovators within electronic music who has helped to shape genres and sounds fusing electronic influences with that of 80’s disco to create something all of his own. Best known for his take on Italo and Electro his music remains as relevant in the present as it did in the 80’s with key tracks such as ‘Problèmes D’Amour’ remaining on heavy rotation in clubs across the world.

His own tastes have evolved with time and he is keen to bring forth a new generation of musicians and producers to breathe live into the future of the genre.

This is perhaps best represented by the release of a new compilation on Hot Elephant Music which Alexander has curated showcasing a breadth of electronic music from Indian producers.

As a dj his sets are eclectic as you like – they draw upon his huge breadth of musical experience and a lifetime spent collecting records which has lead him into scoring film soundtracks, playing clubs worldwide and a myriad of other musical adventures and projects.

This mix represents his cosmic best – wild energetic synths and a driving energy make this perfect dancefloor fodder.

Alexander Robotnick: The Wednesday Alternative Mix

064 - Ivan Smagghe - fabric podcast

first two hours of my annual all-nighter back home.

ALL NIGHT LONG @ GALLERY1986, 2025

Zebra Muscles live on Mixlr 04.25.25 WD 056

I am thrilled to present a guest mix this month from Ice Cream resident and all round legend Hayelybabes. Listening to this mix you would never in your wildest dreams believe that she has only been spinning tunes for just a couple of years! She programmes this mix so well really nailing the Balearic brief…and to top it all off she put the mix together while heavily pregnant with her beautiful baby daughter Margo who is now just 3 weeks old! Only fitting to dedicate this month’s show to Hayley, Marc and baby Margo. Big love!




Balearic Sunrise w/ Hayleybabes - 06/06/2025 - [Voices Radio]

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