The track I always play to rescue a dancefloor
Mu: Let’s Get Sick
This track is insane. Maurice Fulton’s stuff sounds so alien but so wild and funky. This always makes people freak out. This track is quite old and I was into this album when I was at college years ago. I recently randomly came across it again and realised nothing sounds quite like it still.
The track that’s been unfairly slept on this year
Earlham Mystics: Truth
I don’t know if it’s been slept on but it’s a slow burner for sure. It’s a side project of my mate Luke Abbott and it’s beautiful and funky.
The track I’d play to show off my eclectic tastes
Discafric Band: Houiou Djin Nan Zon Aklumon
I think this is from Benin. So raw and visceral and danceable. It’s from a compilation called African Scream Contest of music from Benin and Togo from the 1970s.
The track that got me out of bed this morning
Sensory Elements: Explain It
The most beautifully sexy house track ever. This track reminds me of a very special person. It’s mad how house music from 20-plus years ago sounds completely futuristic in this day and age, I guess at that time people were looking forward a lot more than they are now.
The track I wish I’d never played
Armand Van Helden: Alienz
I love this track so much but I played it out once and it bombed, hard. I was playing a bunch of speed garage stuff, which usually goes down well, but I think this tune was a bit too wacky. I love Armand, though.
The track I’d play at my auntie’s wedding
Ian Dury and the Blockheads: Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3
Everyone loves this.
The track I’d play at my funeral
Aphex Twin: SAW2 CD1 TRK3
Literally the most gorgeous piece of music ever made. It’s ridiculously simple – obviously, with it being a very minimalist ambient piece, but the chords are almost banal, yet somehow it comes across as effortlessly magical.
