The track I’ll be opening my next DJ set with
Andrea Oliva: Funk Obsession
This is one of the last album tracks I finished – I’ve not even had a chance to play it out yet. It has a funky approach and the soulful vocal is a great way to set the tone of a big set.
The track I always play to rescue a dancefloor
Oxia: Domino
An energetic record that can change the mood of a party – the art of playing this record is also what you play next!
The track that currently gets the most rewinds
DJ Rolando: Knights Of The Jaguar
I could play this song again and again and again.
The track I think has been unfairly slept on this year
James Holden: Renata
Such a beautiful piece of art! I’ve always found that he’s an artist that doesn’t have to try to be different, he just is different.
The track I’d play to show off my eclectic tastes
Âme: Rej
A classic of modern techno.
The track that got me out of bed this morning
Thom Yorke: The Eraser
He is one of my favourite artists. His album doesn’t move from my car, home or iPod ever.
The ideal festival track
Donna Summer: I Feel Love
Does it get any more classic than that? The moment when the “I feel love” vocal kicks in and everyone puts their hands up – that’s THE moment!
The track I’d play at my auntie’s wedding
Lucio Battisti: Sì, Viaggiare
Italianita! One of the best Italian songs written in the 70s. And it fits perfectly with the pasta.
The track I wished I’d never played
There are too many of those to mention. When I first started DJing I used to play hardcore – that means weird and noisy music!
Best track by my favourite new artist
Gianni Callipari: Modular
His productions are so on point. Energetic underground house music.
The track that should have been a crossover hit
Caribou: Can’t Do Without You
Such a strong record – great melody, good lyrics.
The track I’d play at my funeral
Sid Vicious: My Way
Simply because it’s rocking. I want people to remember the good times!
Andrea Oliva plays We Are FSTVL, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster, Greater London, Sat
