DJ Graham Gold publishes the playlist for 'Esta La Musica' 578.

Tariq Azam
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British DJ and producer Graham Gold performing at an event on Pioneer CDJs and Mixer with his hands raised behind his ears and yelling at the crowd, colour image taken from his left side.

DJ Graham Gold unveils Esta La Musica episode 578, broadcast on Scientific Sound Asia, the international electronic music platform, DJ agency and promoter connecting listeners across Asia and worldwide with cutting-edge underground sounds.

A celebrated British DJ with more than four decades behind the decks, Graham Gold remains one of the most recognisable figures in electronic music. Renowned for his technical precision, infectious energy and deep musical knowledge, he continues to captivate global audiences through a sound that fluidly blends house, progressive house, melodic techno and deep tech.

Ranked in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs for eight consecutive years, Graham’s influence on club culture is undeniable. His breakthrough came through London’s iconic Peach club nights and his long-running residency on Kiss 100 FM, where his radio shows reached massive international audiences and helped define an era of electronic music broadcasting.

Before his rise to global prominence, Graham honed his craft in London’s underground throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including a decade-long residency at Gulliver’s Club in Mayfair. His early passion for Afrocentric rhythms inspired The Funky Road Show, a pioneering mobile disco that introduced reggae, soul, disco and jazz-funk to London nightlife. This period also saw him active on pirate radio and later Capital FM, where he was awarded Broadcaster of the Year in 1985.

Duncan Uren and Graham Gold.

From there, Graham’s career expanded across the globe, performing in more than 150 cities across over 40 countries. His résumé includes appearances at landmark events such as Glastonbury, Gatecrasher, God’s Kitchen and The Street Parade in Zurich. Alongside his touring success, he has sold over 700,000 compilation albums, earning six Gold and four Silver BPI certifications.

As a producer, broadcaster and tastemaker, Graham continues to champion both established and emerging artists through Esta La Musica. The show’s name, inspired by a tattoo he received during a US tour in the 1990s, reflects a lifelong devotion to music, movement and dancefloor culture.

Now based in Thailand, Graham remains deeply connected to the regional scene, performing regularly in Bangkok, Pattaya and Koh Phangan. His appearance at Retro Mountain in early 2025 reaffirmed his enduring bond with the dancefloor. Esta La Musica episode 578 carries that same spirit forward, delivering a deep, melodic and uplifting journey that celebrates the timeless energy of house and techno.

DJ Graham Gold’s Esta La Musica episode 578 opens with a forward-thinking blend of indie dance and melodic house textures, as Dark Punk Hippies’ Madre Mia sets a moody, hypnotic tone. Sander Kleinenberg and Hesloot’s My Lexicon follows with sweeping melodic house and techno elements, easing the listener into a warm yet progressive house mindset.

Momentum builds through the heart of the mix with a strong progressive house run. Cass & Slide’s remix of Fever Rising delivers classic progressive energy, while Eye Of Ra and the Ilias Katelanos remix of Cairo deepen the journey with layered rhythms, evolving synth work and a steady sense of lift.

As the set unfolds, the focus shifts towards groove-led house and tech house. Retrouve’s Ecstasy and Recanatini’s Fucking Jazz introduce funkier, club-ready flavours, with Vanjee’s Get Down keeping the energy tight and rhythmic. These selections balance bounce and restraint, maintaining flow without losing momentum.

The closing section leans into deeper and more soulful territory. Tracks like Smooth Like Velvet, Siento and Moebiuz To My Beat soften the mood with warm basslines and subtle melodies, before Got Me Feeling, Ground Swell and The Situation bring things full circle. Dengue Symptoms rounds out the episode with a deep, rolling finish that leaves the mix grounded yet forward-looking.

Join this exceptional live show on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, from 8 PM to 10 PM Indochina Time (ICT), and catch the replay on Wednesday from 8 AM to 10 AM (ICT).

DJ Graham Gold, 'Esta La Musica' episode 578.

Dark Punk Hippies - Madre Mia [Under The Trees]

Sander Kleinenberg, Hesloot - My Lexicon [Armada Music]

Cass & Slide, Tenaglia - Fever Rising (Cass 4BY4 Remix) [Sudbeat]

Ismail.M - Eye Of Ra [Polypitch Noir]

Workover, Vladis Cue - Cairo (Ilias Katelanos Remix) [Hollystone]

Retrouve - Ecstasy [Knee Deep In Sound]

Recanatini - Fucking Jazz [Duff Music]

Vanjee - Get Down [Abracadabra]

Max Connor - Smooth Like Velvet [Narratives]

Lucciana - Siento [Whoyostro Black]

Dilby - Got Me Feeling [Deep And Under Records]