I discovered Frankie Knuckles through his music, one that was, gentle, lush with a subdued, understated power that rocked many a dancefloor.
I had the privilege to hear him once in the heyday of his legendary residency at Sound Factory Bar in New York. I was submerged, sonically and emotionally by the beauty of the music I heard that night. I remember very clearly saying to myself that this would be impossible to ever equal.
That was 20 years ago, and I never got to hear this magic combination again.

I got to meet Frankie a few times, and he was always like his music, gentle, humble,   yet naturally imposing

I've put together here some of my favorite music from him. So that his legacy can keep on inspiring other people.

Rest in peace, Frankie, may your music keep on moving people eternally

My Tribute To Frankie Knuckles

PMCO re-edit of the Don't Think from The Big Moon's 2020 "Walking like we do" album.

Don't Think (PMCO re-edit)

Trying to re-capture the magic of the Bunker back in early December! I don't often go back and try and copy past sets but this was such a special night, the room and the sound were just right and the crowd was full of friendly faces! I had the honour of warming up and had to try and hold myself back at times from going all out! Watch this space for more Ice Cream parties in 2024...

Ice Cream : Bunker Remembered

Pre-Order - https://bergeraclabel.bandcamp.com/album/red-rackem-secret-banger-pre-order

Artist - Red Rack’em
Title - Secret Banger
Label - Bergerac
Cat No - BERG017
Format - Vinyl/Digital
Genre - Disco/House/Boogie
Release Date - 04/07/25

Early Support from Luke Una, Nikki Nair, Make A Dance, Crazy P, Mousse T., Boris Dlugosch, PBR Streetgang, Jimpster, Gallegos


THIS YEARS BANGER IS HERE!

After last years crossover smasher ‘Italo Disco Banger’, which picked up love from DJ Harvey, Gerd Janson and Fatboy Slim, Red Rack’em has been back in the lab, cooking up this years contribution to his ever growing, genre hopping series of ‘Bangers’. 

He’s hit discotheque paydirt once more with the euphoric tropical disco house burner vibes of ‘Secret Banger’. The feedback has been insane with early support from a wide range of tastemakers including Make A Dance, Nikki Nair, Luke Una, Boris Dlugosch and Gallegos, it’s a crossover, summer magic jam, perfect for those Adriatic or Balearic mornings. 

Secret Banger is an instant classic. Perfectly pitched for festival sunshine and late night heads down parties. It’s a ‘moment’ track, combining the biggest vocal hook this side of Daft Punk, ecstasy pads, tropical boogie strut and the trademark Rack’em club shaking sub bass. Secret Banger is a sureshot, guaranteed to give eyes closed moments to even the most frosty dancefloors. 

Monday is ostensibly ‘the deeper B Side cut’ but it’s also a certy club wrecker. Samples are being mad flipped people. A wacked out street soul snippet is sliced and diced before the track mutates into a huge pitched down late night jaw bothering incantation. The OG sample is hard cut into the track like a more clever than most DJ on the decks. 

You need this record.

Monday SC Clip

jungle

’Suivez Moi’ is the new single from Danish electronic artist Steen Thottrup, released July 29th on Balearic purveyors Music for Dreams.
 
’Suivez Moi’ →https://linktr.ee/musicfordreams

’Suivez Moi’ captures the attention with its 60’s organ and Hammond Leslie riffs played by none other than Nikolaj Torp Larsen.
 
Steen describes his tune as a Balearic feel good tune, possibly warming up for a big night ahead. As Steen says, ”I guess it could be like marmite, you’ll either love it or hate it, but I hope the party people out there will love it and get a smile on their faces”.
 
’Suivez Moi’ by Steen Thottrup will be available on all streaming services on July 29.

Cover art: Anja Schreiber

Connect with Steen Thottrup
Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tPMvCqpjXjP9Iezu41j3E
FB : https://www.facebook.com/steenthottrupmusic/
IG : https://www.instagram.com/steenthoettrupofficial/

Connect with Music For Dreams
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/musicfordreams
FB : https://www.facebook.com/musicfordreams
IG : https://www.instagram.com/musicfordreams/
BC : https://musicfordreams.bandcamp.com/
SC : https://soundcloud.com/music-for-dreams
YT : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo8HNI0C0QGdOoHWrTqhVWA 
X : https://twitter.com/musicfordreams
Home : https://musicfordreams.dk/



Steen Thottrup - Suivez Moi (ft. Loulou) - s0930

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A Phat Phil Cooper Eclectic Mix [Ibiza, August 2025]

Pfundheller - Balee The Angel 
Jon Hopkins - Modern Driveway
Puerto Montt City Orchestra - And We’d Be So Happy (Balearic Ultras Feelings Mix)
George Koutalieris - Seasons
Tambores En Benirras - Extensor Entregado (Steve Cobby Remix)
Mike Welch - Colorado Country Girl
Pixie Lauer - Sunday Morning
Suzanne Ciani & Jonathan Fitoussi - Golden Apples of the Sun
Jose Finagandara & Juan Diego lllescas & Ground - Something Sign
ColourFool - Hey You
Manrico & Nicola - Con Un Cuore Nel Corpo (Balearic Version)

Music For Dreams Radio Show 9.8.25

My set from Stallions at Houghton Festival on Sunday night, Aug 10th, 2025

BILL BREWSTER | Live at Stallions, Houghton Festival, 10th Aug, 2025

Interview and full episode info here:

http://www.melbournedeepcast.net/portfolio/060-simon-caldwell/

Tracklist:

1. Maus und Stolle - Taxi - Klang
2. Aerea Negrot - All I Wanna Do (Efdemin Remix)
3. Bluetrain - Version Blue
4. Maurizio - M5
5. Viktor Marek & Ed Keylocko - This Land Will Change (Move D & Benjamin Brunn Remix)
6. Anomoly - She
7. Downtown Loop - Sweet Memory
8. LY - Back 2 Zanzibar
9. Bjak - "Deeper Shade Of Blue" (feat Janet Cruz - Ernie remix)
10. Fred P - On My Way To You
11. Digital Justice - Theme From Its All Gone Pearshaped
12. Perception - Abandoned Buildings In Mono
13. Felix Fischer - White Dots
14. Mark Ambrose - My Soul, Your Soul
15. Octave One - Burujha
16. Anomoly - Above Below
17. South Street Player - (Who) Keeps Changing Your Mind
18. Gene Hunt - I Know You Care
19. Sven Weisemann - Kiss Of Abana
20. Penner + Muder - Are You Lost
21. Elon - Clap Back
22. Deep Dish - Ether's Whisper Remix
23. Bassik Grooove - Grooovelok
24. Kem - U (Moodymann Remix)
25. Shades Of Gray - Soul Machine (Eric Volta Remix)
26. Recloose - UHF

Melbourne Deepcast 060: Simon Caldwell

the beat

Kent based duo Puerto Montt City Orchestra became friends when they bonded over a shared love of dance music and rum cocktails.

With wide ranging musical influences across many genres, both Angus and Tim have enjoyed DJing and dancing in their earlier years and recently started transforming their love of all things Balearic into music production.


https://higherloverec.bandcamp.com/album/our-patagonian-friends

https://higherloverec.bandcamp.com/album/balearic-for-president-puerto-montt-city-orchestra-remixes

https://higherloverec.bandcamp.com/album/hey-you

https://spotify.link/QkGcn4DRSXb

https://kapekanaveral.bandcamp.com/album/buzzkill-remix-kk-x-pmco-2

https://higherloverec.bandcamp.com/album/and-wed-be-so-happy

https://higherloverec.bandcamp.com/album/and-wed-be-so-happy-remixes

https://dsppr.bandcamp.com/album/the-chill-out-tent-vol-2