October was a needed reset and a good solo travel..
I landed in London early in the morning, tired but wired, and went straight into a set at Café 1001. Super cozy hybrid of café meets hi-fi bar. London was doing its usual London thing: muggy, rainy, and grey in that cinematic way. Perfect atmosphere to play a morning set.
We filmed it for their YouTube channel (it’s up here), and honestly, starting my trip like that felt great. Slow, warm energy. People waking up with coffee while I’m easing into records.
At night I played an all-night set at The Standard - one of my favorite hotel brands, whether I’m in New York or London. Beautiful venue on the top floor overlooking the city. Intimate room with an amazing system.
I hopped over to a friend’s party nearby and closed out his event until 2 or 3 AM.
The rest of the week was slower. Museums. Long dinners. Wandering different neighborhoods with friends. Letting the city breathe a little life into me. And then it was time for stop number two.
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AMSTERDAM — ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event)
I flew into Amsterdam for ADE. My first year going completely by myself. 1 little gig, no plans, no crew, just cruising.
I ended up grabbing the Pro Pass, which gave me access to everything: workshops, panels, performances, random pop-ups. My 5th year attending and every time feels like one big reconnecting session. Linking with old friends, meeting new ones, discovering DJs I’d never heard of, hearing music that made me rethink my own direction.
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BRUSSELS
After ADE, I hopped on a train to Brussels. My first time there! I only stayed three or four days, but the city hit me fast.
Beautiful. Progressive. Super cultured. A little slower, but in a way that makes you actually pay attention.
I played at Kiosk Radio, which was a bucket-list moment for me. The set is up online now. It’s such a special booth—windows open to the park, people walking by, this sense of the city becoming part of the mix.
Brussels was short, but it left an impression. The kind of place I definitely want to spend more time in next year.
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Overall it was a much needed recharge!
London gave me rhythm. Amsterdam gave me inspiration. Brussels gave me perspective.
Music, friends, creativity, and movement—everything I needed to get back into my flow before the end of the year.
