Interviews

Tullio De Piscopo - Stop Bajon

If you had to describe what the ultimate Balearic tune might sound like without words, I'd say play this. It has such an amazing groove and feel—a subtle builder. It never fails to bring a smile to my face and dreams of the sun to my mind.

The Style Council - Shout it to the Top

My favourite Style Council record and the perfect end-of-night tune to leave everything on a beautiful high.

Elkin and Nelson - Jibaro

Killer Balearic business from the Spanish duo, always lights up the dance floor.

Eric Serra - The Big Blue Overture

I just love this. Blue skies and sunshine always remind me of being by the sea. A few years back, I was lucky enough to play at Hostal La Torre in Ibiza, and I played this. It was pretty special for me.

Talk Talk - Give it Up

Talk Talk is my ultimate Balearic band and one of my favourite groups. I can listen to this over and over.

Boy George - Bow Down Mister (The Grid Mix)

Boy George's proudest Balearic moment for me. I have played this many, many times since way back when. It always brings love and smiles to everyone's faces. Special mention to Mr. Norris and that piano riff - off the scale.

Wings - Let 'Em In'

I love this record. I played it at Pikes Ibiza early one evening a few years back; it was just perfect. It's such a great track from McCartney and Co. The piano and brass are wicked, as are the lyrics. It's a complete Balearic tune in my eyes.

Richie Havens- Going Back to My Roots

Classic! End-of-the-night tune, or start. It works either way and is always a floor filler.

Herp Alpert - Rotation (DJ Harri Edit)

I love this edit. Harri from Sub Club passed this on to me many years ago. It's Balearic bliss in my eyes.

Finitribe - 101 (Andrew Weatherall Intensity Mix)

I couldn't do my list without a Weatherall remix. He's the master! And, Finitribe are my favourite Balearic funksters. I'm very fortunate to say Davie from the band is a very good friend of mine. This track holds so many memories for me and will always be close to my heart, as I was very lucky to remix it, back in 2013 as part of the 101 re-release.