Like most people, DJs and producers have specific songs tied to events throughout their lives. In Crate Expectations, we extract a playlist from their memories to tell their story. This week's subject: Seth Troxler.
THUMP: What's the first song you ever loved?
Seth: Probably "Love Shack" by B52's. My mom says it was apparently the first song I started to sing to.What are the first two songs you ever mixed together?
I can't really remember, it was so long ago. My dad had this box of records he gave me with different stuff. I got one of those starter DJ kits for Christmas and tried to mix everything. It didn't work out so successfully…What is your worst guilty pleasure song?
I love "All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow. It's so good.
"Meeting Molly" by Yunus, this is so hot right now! Perfect for after hours and it's a big rave record.
I really love the remix I made of "Seven" by Fever Ray, and also my new remix of Hercules Love & Affair. I think I just produced my favourite song ever, but it's not out until fall on Hypercolour.
I hate "Party Guilt."What track are you most excited to play on your Coming to America tour?
All sorts of heat, each set will be different but I got tricks up these sleeves girl!What's your favourite track that you wish worked in a set?
I don't have to wish to play things that I like, because everything I like I find space to play. That's the upside of being a DJ who plays what he feels is right. I never say "Aww I wish I could play that." If it's good play it!What's the last song you want to hear before the lights go on?
"Closer To You" by Momus is a panty dropper. I've also been playing "Why" by Carly Simon a lot at the moment. You want to leave people with something they can remember. Or a track that can get people laid at the end of the night. I love being a wingman.
July 31 – Washington DC – U Street Music Hall
August 1 – Chicago – Lacuna Lofts
August 2 – Los Angeles – Tuskegee at HARD
August 3 – NYC – Tuskegee at Governor's Island
August 4 – Toronto – Electric IslandRelated Stories:
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Seth: Probably "Love Shack" by B52's. My mom says it was apparently the first song I started to sing to.What are the first two songs you ever mixed together?
I can't really remember, it was so long ago. My dad had this box of records he gave me with different stuff. I got one of those starter DJ kits for Christmas and tried to mix everything. It didn't work out so successfully…
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I love "All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow. It's so good.
What song have you had on repeat in the last month?
"Meeting Molly" by Yunus, this is so hot right now! Perfect for after hours and it's a big rave record.
Which track of your own do you love the most?
I really love the remix I made of "Seven" by Fever Ray, and also my new remix of Hercules Love & Affair. I think I just produced my favourite song ever, but it's not out until fall on Hypercolour.
What track of your own do you hate the most?
I hate "Party Guilt."What track are you most excited to play on your Coming to America tour?
All sorts of heat, each set will be different but I got tricks up these sleeves girl!What's your favourite track that you wish worked in a set?
I don't have to wish to play things that I like, because everything I like I find space to play. That's the upside of being a DJ who plays what he feels is right. I never say "Aww I wish I could play that." If it's good play it!What's the last song you want to hear before the lights go on?
"Closer To You" by Momus is a panty dropper. I've also been playing "Why" by Carly Simon a lot at the moment. You want to leave people with something they can remember. Or a track that can get people laid at the end of the night. I love being a wingman.
Catch Seth on his Coming to America tour:
July 31 – Washington DC – U Street Music Hall
August 1 – Chicago – Lacuna Lofts
August 2 – Los Angeles – Tuskegee at HARD
August 3 – NYC – Tuskegee at Governor's Island
August 4 – Toronto – Electric IslandRelated Stories:
Seth Troxler: "Dance Festivals are The Best and Worst Places in The World"
Crate Expectations: Brodinski
Crate Expectations: Justin Martin