Playlist of the Week: Ilario Alicante

My remix of "The Night Train" – a historic track. One day, that old organ groove popped back into my head after years of playing it out. I decided to rework it and bring it into 2025, reshaping it for today’s dance floors. Really happy with how it turned out.

The moment Antss sent me this track and that bassline kicked in; I knew it – this was going to be the track of the summer. I started playing it right away, then passed it on to some of my colleagues... and from there, it just took off. Now everyone’s playing it – Marco Carola drops it in every set. I’ve had it in my bag for months and it absolutely destroys every time. The groove is unique – fresh, with that UK Garage twist that sets it apart from the usual stuff. Brilliant tune.

White Off is probably one of the most important artists on my label. He’s shaping the sound of the new minimal scene with his driving grooves and a truly unique style. You can recognize a White Off track within the first four bars – unmistakable.

This is the latest release from Yaya – a longtime friend I met in Ibiza years ago, one of the very first when I got there. He sent me a few tracks; I loved them instantly and decided to release them on my label. It’s that kind of stylish tech house groove that never fails.

Rekids is one of my favourite labels – always putting out top-quality music. This release by Tiger Stripes fits perfectly in my sets: driving, high-quality groove and a bassline that really hits hard. Pure fire.

Another one from my label – it dropped a few months ago, but I still play it in every single set. It’s the perfect kind of groove for me: driving yet funky, with a cool vocal sample. This is exactly the kind of groovy track I rely on in my sets… and I’ll keep playing it for a long time.

This one’s coming out on Radio Slave’s label, Rekids. What really got me is the piano line and the vocal – they hit just right. If you drop this at the right moment during a closing set, it can create an absolutely stunning atmosphere.

There’s a special story behind this one. I received this demo from James Poole on Trackstack – a rework of the original – and I instantly loved it. I played it in Milan and the crowd reaction was insane. Then I dropped it at Sunwaves and in other clubs, and eventually sent it to Josh Baker, the original artist. I told him I’d received this remix and thought it was really solid. After hearing it, Josh decided to release it as an official remix. Super happy for the guy – what started as a demo edit turned into an official release.

To me, this is one of the best tracks ever made by Mr. G. It’s elegant yet incredibly effective – a record I’ve played and will keep playing for a long time. I won’t lie… in the right moment, the combination of the synths, the bassline, and the vocal actually moved me. It’s one of those rare tracks that can truly touch you.

No chart of mine would ever feel complete without one of my all-time favourite tracks – emotionally, personally, and technically. This record by James Holden, released many years ago, played a huge role in shaping my background and career. It came from a time when Border Community was at the forefront of the scene, and it soundtracked countless unforgettable moments for me. A truly timeless piece I could never leave out.