The track I’ll be opening my next DJ set with
Tessela: Gateway
The percussion is quite militant so no one knows what to expect when the bass hits. I can really take my set anywhere from there.
The track I always play to rescue a dancefloor
Caribou: Can’t Do Without You (Tale Of Us & Mano Le Tough remix)
Can’t go wrong with this record. It’s a saviour!
The track that currently gets the most rewinds
Breakage Feat Newham Generals & David Rodigan: Hard
I’ve completely grown out of rewinds in my own sets. But if there is one record that will always get a rewind in my mind, it’s this.
The track I’d play to show off my eclectic tastes
Little Dragon: Twice
Play this song and everyone weeps. Not that my main mission is to make everyone cry.
The track that got me out of bed this morning
Howling: Signs (Rødhåd remix)
This track can make me smile when I’m having the worst day. Cheese, I know, but it’s fucking beautiful.
The track I’d play at sunset in Ibiza
Moodymann Feat Charlotte OC: Hangover
I actually played this during a sunset in Mexico.
The ideal festival track
Madonna: Vogue (NQ rethink)
I’m secretly excited about the variety of dance moves I’m going to witness this summer. I know it will be impressive.
The track I wish I’d never played
Björk: Lionsong
I don’t think I was the same after I heard it. The whole Vulnicura album reminded me of how insanely painful heartbreak is and I’ve now decided I’m never dating again.
The track I wish I’d signed to my label
Moderat: Bad Kingdom (DJ Koze remix)
I have so much love for this tune. It has the perfect amount of emotion and attitude. My heart breaks a little – in a good way – every time I play it.
The track that’s been unfairly slept on this year
SCNTST: Basement Structure
This tune came out in 2013. People still come up to me and ask me about it regularly! Huge tune, massively slept on in my opinion.
The track I’d play at my funeral
Pachanga Boys: Time
Just know that I had the best time ever in this life and simply lost track of – or ran out of – time.
B. Traits plays XOYO, EC2, on Thursday 9th April
