O Red 4th Anniversary

When I started O Red I had no idea where the podcast would go, though I was sure of one thing: showcase the best trance, dance, and electro music in a non-interrupted mix without any distractions from the tracks played. In the last four years the podcast has grown, matured, and as I have become a better DJ a serendipitous weekly jaunt into deep house and trance.

One of my key aims was, and is, to showcase new dance music, and over the years we have featured some of the brightest tracks around, often months before they hit the big time. It is always a pleasure showcasing hidden gems of the dance world, and it never stops bringing a smile to my face when I hear personal favourite tracks put into the mix of other DJs.

In the last four years as the dance music has evolved so has O Red. Originally my intention was to rotate between five or six different styles of music over the space of two months, with showcase mixes thrown in for good measure. In 2009, and into 2010, I have moved away from this approach, preferring to concentrate on deep house, trance, and chill out mixes. I will probably return to the more rotational style of the show in 2010/11, as there is so much wonderful tracks out there.

Personally it has been a real roller coaster at times, as I have poured a lot of time, energy, and perspiration into the mixes. I thoroughly enjoy doing the podcast each week, and it is always rewarding to me knowing the show has a worldwide listenership. From Boston to Dubai, Aman to Sydney, Helsinki to Cape Town we have has people clicking the world over, and with a strong presence on I Tunes the show definitely shows that dance music is much loved the world over.

So where does the show go from here? After the hiatus of the last two months the weekly show is back from next week, and with the 4th Anniversary three hour special mix this week kicking of proceedings the future remains bright.

Peace and happy listening.