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Kate Hutchinson

Patrick Topping: ‘I don’t regret any tracks I play’

Patrick Topping
Tech-house DJ Patrick Topping

The track I always play to rescue a dancefloor
Jude & Frank ft Totó La Momposina: La Luna

I don’t always play the same tune, but this has been doing the trick recently. It’s basically a slightly cheesier version of La Mezcla by Michel Cleis, which I also hammered, but you can’t deny its energy!

The track that currently gets the most rewinds
Akzidenz Grotesk: Isbjörn

Don’t think I’ve ever done a rewind in a set, but this probably deserves one.

The track I’d play to show off my eclectic tastes
Skatt Bros: Walk The Night

For when it gets really nasty.

The track that got me out of bed this morning
Kanye West ft Lupe Fiasco: Touch The Sky

This used to be my alarm as well.

The track I wish I’d never played
Sheila: Summer Dream Of Love

Things got out of hand when I played a 10-hour set in Melbourne recently and ended up playing this rave tune, which was maybe a bit much. But I don’t regret any tracks I play, even if they go down shit, because I wouldn’t play them if I didn’t love them.

The track I’d play at my auntie’s wedding
Girls On Top: I Wanna Dance With Numbers

I’d play this thinking it’s a cool balance of cheesy classic and electronic, but I’d probably just end up spoiling the wedding.

The ideal festival track
Raumakustik: Dem A Pree (Patrick Topping remix)

Not just because it’s mine, it’s honestly been my biggest track all year.

The track I’d play at sunset in Ibiza
God Within: Raincry

I’d been saving tracks for a sunset set at Café Mambo this summer, but it didn’t work out. Hopefully I’ll get to play this there next summer!

The track I’d play at my funeral
Jay Z ft Beyoncé: Young Forever

Planning songs for my own funeral is one step too far! But I’d go with this.

Patrick Topping plays Digital, Newcastle upon Tyne, Boxing Day; Warehouse Project, Manchester, Fri; touring to New Year’s Day

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