Graham Gold publishes playlist for 'Esta La Musica' 385.

Graham Gold has revealed the playlist for the latest edition of his weekly programme Esta La Musica on Scientific Sound Asia. The platform operates as an Asian electronic music radio station, DJ agency and event promoter, while also publishing music news and connecting audiences throughout the region and internationally.

The title Esta La Musica comes from a tattoo Graham received during a visit to Los Angeles in the late 1990s, symbolising his lifelong dedication to music, broadcasting and club culture. He first gained worldwide recognition through his influential shows on London’s Kiss 100 FM, where his weekly broadcasts became closely linked to the rapid rise of electronic music culture during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Alongside his radio career, Graham became one of the defining figures behind the iconic Peach club nights in London, helping shape the progressive house and trance movement of that era. After relocating to Southeast Asia, he launched Esta La Musica, continuing his commitment to underground electronic music while developing strong connections with audiences across Asia and beyond.

Before achieving international success, DJ Graham Gold established himself within London’s nightlife circuit through a decade-long residency at Gulliver’s Club in Mayfair, performing six nights each week. His passion for Afrocentric rhythms also led to the creation of The Funky Road Show alongside Duncan Uren, a mobile disco concept that became widely recognised throughout London’s West End during the 1970s.

'The Funky Road Show' with Duncan Uren and Graham Gold.

By the age of eighteen, Graham was already performing black music regularly across London, later becoming active on pirate radio before joining Capital FM. There, he hosted a weekly soul programme and received the Broadcaster of the Year award in 1985. His later involvement with Kiss FM elevated his profile internationally, resulting in eight consecutive appearances in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs poll and cementing his reputation as one of electronic music broadcasting’s most recognisable names.

During this period, Graham also remained active in the studio with releases spanning Deep House, Progressive House, Melodic House & Techno and Trance. His collaboration with Kollen, French Horn on Moon Island Records, showcased a warmer Deep House direction built around melodic textures, flowing grooves and understated rhythms. The track’s appearance on the Aeonian Vol. 2 compilation reflected the continued support his productions received within the underground scene.

His partnership with Samotarev on Asymmetric Recordings also gained further attention through releases such as Rising and Blue Camels. These productions explored melodic Progressive House structures and atmospheric club arrangements, while the DJ Zombi & Maydan remix of Rising pushed further into Melodic House & Techno territory with cinematic layers and gradual progression. Together, these releases highlighted Graham’s continued musical development beyond the trance sound most commonly associated with his earlier years.

At the same time, he maintained a strong connection to uplifting trance through releases on Discover Records. Tracks including Glorified, Living In The Now and the Manuel Le Saux remix of Moving On revisited the melodic and euphoric elements that defined his international breakthrough period, while updating them with a more contemporary production approach.

Peach remains one of the most influential club brands connected to Graham Gold’s career, originally helping define London’s trance and progressive house culture through legendary nights at Camden Palace during the 1990s. More recently, the brand has returned through reunion events in London and Ibiza, including sold-out gatherings at Ministry of Sound and Fabric, reconnecting long-time followers with the original Peach atmosphere while introducing the brand to newer audiences.

Now living in Thailand, Graham continues to maintain a strong presence within the country’s electronic music scene through regular appearances in Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Phuket and Pattaya. Recent performances have included Retro Mountain, Waterfall Festival, Jungle Experience, Elephant Beach Club and Full Moon Party events, alongside beach and sunset sessions that reflect his enduring connection to underground dance culture across Southeast Asia.

Through Esta La Musica, Graham Gold continues to present a broad spectrum of underground electronic music, combining decades of experience with ongoing studio work and carefully selected programming that moves naturally between Deep House, Progressive House, Melodic House & Techno, Tech House and Trance.

Esta La Musica 385 opens with Nopi’s Fenomena Udara, establishing a smooth Progressive House atmosphere before Sunn Jellie introduces an Indie Dance groove through Stargaze. Boss Axis and Rauschhaus deepen the melodic direction with Clueless, blending Progressive and Melodic House and Techno influences.

Josanu and Oliverio Sofia continue the progression with Olimpus and Aqua in the Dario Arcas remix, maintaining a flowing underground structure. Journey By A DJ shifts briefly into classic House territory with Legends, while Supernova adds warmth through the Deep House groove of Lovely Summer Dreams.

The middle section develops through Magic Place’s Mirage, reinforcing the Progressive House identity before Fatïa’s Aiwa in the Rafael Cerato remix introduces darker melodic textures. Space Food follows with Illusion, bringing another Indie Dance element into the mix.

A deeper shift arrives through Mexcalito’s Contact High, where Minimal and Deep Tech influences tighten the groove. Daniel Lesden’s A Train Into Darkness then introduces a Hypnotic Trance atmosphere, expanding the sonic palette while maintaining the underground feel.

The closing stretch centres on Graham Gold’s own productions, beginning with The Lost City in the DJ Lion and Just Julien remix, which leans into Melodic House and Techno territory. Jazz Funk in the Martin Sharp remix closes the session with a smooth Progressive House finish, completing a balanced journey through melodic, progressive and underground club sounds.

DJ Graham Gold 'Esta La Musica' 385.

Nopi - Fenomena Udara  [Kiksuya Records]

Sunn Jellie - Stargaze [SkyTop]

Boss Axis & Rauschhaus - Clueless [Aftertech]

Josanu - Olimpus [La Miksha]

Oliverio Sofia - Aqua (Dario Arcas) [Sudbeat]

Journey By A DJ - Legends [Deepstate]

Supernova - Lovely Summer Dreams [Blackboard]

Magic Place - Mirage [La Miksha]

Fatïa - Aiwa (Rafael Cerato) [Dhb]

Space Food - Illusion [Sarcasm Recordings]

Mexcalito - Contact High [AlpaKa MuziK]

Daniel Lesden - A Train Into Darkness [JOOF Recordings]

Graham Gold - The Lost City (Dj Lion & Just Julien) [Patent Skillz]

Graham Gold - Jazz Funk (Martin Sharp Remix) [Jeepers! Music]

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