Hot Picks: Nuno Dos Santos Channels Timeless House Energy And Club Connection
- Undrtone Blog
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
Nuno Dos Santos and the Dutch club circuit have grown together over decades. From formative residencies at Club 11 and Trouw through to his current home at Nar in Utrecht, his sound has always been shaped by the rooms he plays and the communities that fill them. That relationship continues with his ‘Forever’ EP on Haven Trax, a four-track release that reconnects classic house spirit with modern club weight.
The EP reflects an instinctive process. Energetic, emotional, and direct, it mirrors Nuno's approach to DJing, allowing groove and feeling to guide decisions rather than rigid structure. Those same instincts run through this Hot Picks selection.
Each track carries a sense of momentum and purpose, whether built for peak-time release, slow-burn hypnosis, or late-night introspection. Together, they offer a clear snapshot of the music currently feeding Nuno’s connection to the floor, rooted in house history while always pushing forward.
ZZ Banks – Comet (Boy Berger Hype Mix)
“Such an insane and jacking groove. Very bold. I’ve played it loads already, and I love those wolf howls.”
Instinct – Atmosphere
“Forward driving and hypnotising. Burnski really nailed the deeper moments here with some great noisy sound design.”
Constant Sound – Untitled
“My kind of sexy groove with lush pads. This one feels like it could go on forever.”
Delano Smith – Sensuality
“Timeless house. So delicate, and everything just clicks together perfectly.”
Gal Tsadok Hai – Coing [SoHaSo]
“A fun breakbeat tool that really helps open things up.”
Diskop – Bonkers
“A big trippy house roller that keeps the energy flowing.”
Ricardo Villalobos – Easy Lee (Random Factor Remix)
“It’s hard to remix a classic like this, but Carl Finlow absolutely nailed it.”
DJ Qu – Do This Here
“Dark and trippy. I love how DJ Qu always uses these crazy vocal samples. It really sucks you in.”
Mory Kanté – Mogo Djolo (Dub)
“A crazy acid groover that just keeps building and building.”
Barker – Look How Hard I Tried (Christopher Ledger Remix)
“I’ve closed a couple of my sets with this. Such a beautiful track with a killer bassline.”
This Hot Picks selection captures Nuno Dos Santos in his natural habitat. Confident, groove-led and deeply connected to the dancefloor, the tracks reflect years of trust built between the DJ and the crowd. There is an evident respect for house music’s roots, paired with a willingness to explore texture, tension, and space when the moment calls for it.
With ‘Forever’ out now on Haven Trax, this playlist reads like an extension of that release. Music designed to move people, unfold patiently, and leave a lasting impression long after the lights come up.
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