DJ Graham Gold publishes playlist for 'Esta La Musica' 537.

Tariq Azam
Jan 11
4 min read

Updated: Sep 24

British DJ and producer Graham Gold performing at Peach in London with his hands in the air clapping picture taken from behind him, colour image.

Graham Gold, who was previously featured in DJ Magazine's Top 100 list, has unveiled the playlist for episode 537 of 'Esta La Musica'. Scientific Sound Asia serves as a DJ agency, promoter, and electronic dance music station in Asia, drawing in audiences from both the region and around the globe.

Graham Gold, a renowned British DJ, is celebrated globally for his musical expertise. For over forty years, he has consistently wowed club enthusiasts, enthralled audiences, and performed internationally, establishing himself as a leading figure in today's music scene.

Although Graham has had numerous successful projects throughout his career, he is best known globally for his London club night 'Peach' and his regular show on the famous Kiss 100 FM in the city. After leaving Kiss 100 FM and getting a tattoo while touring the United States in the late nineties, he started his weekly podcast.

Driven by the tattoo on his arm, 'Esta La Musica' swiftly emerged as a favourite among electronic music aficionados globally, earning acclaim from music lovers everywhere. The show navigates its audience through diverse sub-genres such as tech house, progressive house, and techno, offering captivating and thrilling sounds that keep listeners eagerly anticipating each new episode.

In the early stages of his DJ career, he maintained a ten-year residency at Gullivers Club in Mayfair, London, performing six nights a week. His enthusiasm for Afrocentric music and his DJ skills led him to partner with his friend Duncan Uren to establish 'The Funky Road Show,' a mobile disco located in London's West End.

Duncan Uren and Graham Gold.

By the age of 18, Graham was DJing black music at various nightclubs in London. As the 1980s neared, he landed several DJ residencies on pirate radio stations, featuring a blend of Reggae, Soul, Disco, and Jazz Funk.

After receiving rave reviews and performing to sold-out audiences, he joined the Radio London Soul Night Out Crew and started hosting a weekly Saturday night show on Capital FM in London. In 1985, he was honoured with the Broadcaster of the Year award. Although he was already well-known in the U.K., his tenure at Kiss 100 FM in London catapulted him to international fame.

He is acknowledged as the primary catalyst for the station's success, receiving widespread praise for being highlighted in the spotlight of the DJ Magazine Top 100 for eight years in a row. Graham's remarkable talent has enabled him to showcase his abilities in 150 cities across 40 countries worldwide.

By partnering with leading brands and performing at prestigious festivals such as Glastonbury, Gatecrasher, God's Kitchen, and The Street Parade in Zurich, Switzerland, he has built a substantial global following. Graham's DJ abilities have drawn an international audience, highlighting his talent at numerous events around the world.

With music released on various prestigious international labels, he has sold over 700,000 albums in multiple editions, earning 6 BPI Certified Gold and 4 Silver albums. After touring Europe, Graham returned to Thailand and set up bases in Bangkok, Pattaya, and the stunning Koh Phangan, where he has been mesmerizing audiences at the famous Full Moon Party.

The renowned DJ is starting to receive acclaim in the region and is expected to bring fresh dynamism to the electronic music landscape in South-East Asia. Graham's weekly radio show showcases top-tier House and Techno music, spanning various sub-genres like Deep House, Melodic Techno, Progressive House, Melodic House, Techno, and Deep Tech, featuring promotional tracks from record labels and producers.

The mix begins with David Ramano’s The Journey of Love on When Stars Align, an elegant Progressive House cut filled with warm pads and subtle tension. Anton Make’s Catollopa in the HAFT Remix pushes the sound further, blending Progressive House with Organic House elements and a lush melodic build. Cocho & Emilie Rachel’s Sign on Days Like Nights continues the journey, pairing hypnotic beats with emotive vocals, while Deep Dish’s Say Hello in a Peak Remix on Armada revives a timeless classic, refreshed for a modern crowd.

Lauren Mia’s Halcyon on Armada Electronic Elements injects Melodic House & Techno textures with soaring synths, while Goom Gum’s Staccato on Watergate reinforces the driving energy with intricate layering and hypnotic repetition. Jesabel’s Rhythm Finder and J Ribbon’s Emanating, both released on Consequence of Society, keep the Progressive House pulse steady with tight grooves and atmospheric flourishes. BT’s legendary Flaming June appears in Ricardo Egarado’s remix, offering a Progressive Trance peak-time rework of one of dance music’s most iconic tracks.

The set develops with Adam Sellouk & Paradoks’ Internal on Impressum, a crossover of Progressive House and Melodic House & Techno, weaving tension into its layered structure. Alka’s Mindwaves on Exx Muzik introduces a techier edge with a Tech House drive, before Depeche Mode’s Enjoy The Silence reimagined in a Deep in the Love re-edit shifts back to Progressive House territory. Daft Punk’s Around The World appears in Daari’s unofficial remix, bridging House and Indie Dance for a playful, groove-heavy detour.

The final stretch leans heavily into big-room melodic power. Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc, and Meca’s Electricity on Not Too Fancy charges forward with Melodic House & Techno energy, before Rayo’s This Is Power on Vassnova lifts the Progressive House aesthetic to an anthemic high. The episode closes with Moonphazes’ Amsterdam on Errorr, a Progressive House track brimming with emotion, tying the journey together with a balance of drive and depth.

Esta La Musica 533 reflects Graham Gold’s expertise in blending progressive, melodic, and timeless influences into one seamless narrative. From modern underground gems to reinterpreted classics by icons like Deep Dish, BT, Depeche Mode, and Daft Punk, the set highlights why Graham Gold continues to stand tall as a DJ respected across generations.

DJ Graham Gold 'Esta La Musica' 537.

Chris Schweizer - Together [Astral]

Khainz, Aaron Suiss, Rosina Bullen - Echo Chambers [Ritter Butzke]

JD Farrell, Alexion Illusive - Thoughts [Vandit Alternative]

Th;en - Run [Now]

Aphoteosis - Colossus [Terranova]

Ayla (BR) - The Fifth Element [Duenia]

Daniel Portman, Croatia Squad - Own The Night [Enormous]

Gabriel Di Pasquale, Tom Freeze - Gaga [Ritual]

Aquiver - Meraki [Steyoyoke]

Another Soul, Charles - Reverie [Kombust]

Felipe Reinheimer - Wir [Outer Space Oasis]