On 25 June 2026, Sunset Sessions reaches a milestone that once felt a long way off: ten years of sharing music, stories and experiences through the mix.

Over the past decade, Sunset Sessions has evolved into more than just a series of mixes. It has become a platform for discovering great music, celebrating talented artists and DJs, and connecting with listeners from around the world.

This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the journey so far, celebrate the people who have been part of it, and revisit some of the moments that have helped shape Sunset Sessions into what it is today.

As you explore this page, you’ll discover the milestones, memories and achievements that have defined the first ten years of Sunset Sessions.

Most importantly, thank you for being part of the journey.

We Are Sunset.

Over the past few months, Sunset Sessions has naturally started leaning toward a more progressive and melodic sound. Lower BPMs… deeper grooves… more mellow journeys.

And honestly, that hasn’t really been intentional. It’s simply reflected where the music trends have been drifting recently, and naturally that influences the direction of the mixes.

But at the same time, I feel like it’s pulled me slightly away from the core of the music I truly love.

Now don’t get me wrong… one of the things I’ve always loved about Sunset Sessions is the ability to span trance subgenres and explore different sounds. But there’s always been a heartbeat within trance music that connects with me the most.

Tonight, we’ll hear some incredible new material from John 00 Fleming, alongside classics from Solarstone and Giuseppe Ottaviani.

This mix almost became a Deepside mix. It’s deep, progressive, pounding… and packed with seriously cool basslines throughout. A bit of a return to true form, really.

If you’ve just come from Volume 68… you’ll know exactly what’s going on here. And yes… against all odds we are still firmly in vocal trance territory.

Now in the last session, I may have said… quite confidently… that 99% of vocal trance is absolute hot garbage. And to be fair… I stand by that.

However, that you heard in Volume 68… was that rare 1%.

The vocals that don’t ruin the track… the ones that elevate it.

And the truth is… once you start digging… there’s actually more of it out there than you’d think.

So once again… turn it up, settle in…

And let’s carry this on properly.

I’m bringing you something quite different in this session.

Anyone that knows me knows that, as a general rule of thumb… I am really not a fan of vocal trance. Especially male vocal trance — in fact, I’m pretty sure that should be illegal.

Because, controversially… I believe that 99% of vocal trance is absolute hot garbage. I feel that vocals in trance music can genuinely make or break a song.

How many times have we all heard it? A track starts… incredible bassline… beautiful synths… pure atmosphere…

Every now and then, a song comes along where the vocal is so powerful… so perfectly placed… that it doesn’t ruin the track — it elevates it.

So tonight, for only the second time ever… I present my Vocal Jam series.

As always… turn it up.

Enjoy something very rare from me.

We’re really excited to welcome back an old friend of the show for another guest mix — Richard Franklin.

This is the third time Rich and I have collaborated on the series, and every time we do, it feels like we create something a little bit special.

What I love about Rich is the unique spin he brings to his mixes. It always pushes me to dig a little deeper in my own sets and explore sounds I might not otherwise reach for — and that’s exactly what Sunset is all about.

Turn it up… and enjoy.

We’re incredibly proud to share that Sunset founder Phil Reid has been invited back to perform another guest mix on Kiss FM Australia — widely regarded as Australia’s number one destination for dance music.

Being invited to feature on Kiss FM is a genuine privilege. The station has a long-standing reputation for championing quality electronic music and showcasing DJs who represent the depth and diversity of the scene. To have Sunset Sessions represented on such a respected platform is something we don’t take lightly.

Phil’s return to Kiss FM reflects not only his ongoing relationship with the station, but also the growth of the Sunset Sessions brand — a project built on passion, consistency, and a love of connecting people through sound. What began as a personal mix series has grown into a platform that celebrates both established and emerging DJs from around the world.

We’d like to extend a sincere thank you to the Kiss FM team for the continued support and trust. Moments like these reaffirm why Sunset exists: to share music, tell stories, and create meaningful connections through dance music.

Sunday 8th February 2026

9pm (Australia)

10am (UK)

87.6 / 87.8 FM

Listen online:

www.kissfm.com.au/live

This episode features a very special guest mix from Kane Nelson, co-founder of Digital Society— and we’re seriously excited to welcome him to Sunset Sessions.

Known for genre-fluid sets spanning house, progressive, trance, techno and beyond, Kane has performed across the UK and internationally — including India, Ibiza, and the Amsterdam Dance Event, sharing the stage with the likes of Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery, Solarstone, and Markus Schulz.

It was at ADE where he marked a major milestone with the release of Digital Society International Vol. 1, produced alongside legendary Gatecrasher resident Matt Hardwick.

We’re proud to present this exclusive 60-minute guest mix, alongside Phil recorded especially for Sunset.

As much as Sunset Sessions is about looking forward — discovering the latest DJs, artists, and new releases across trance and progressive — I think it’s just as important to occasionally look back.

To reflect on the records that helped shape our scene.

The tracks that laid the foundations for the sound we still love today.

With that in mind, Volume 65 brings back a much-loved Sunset Sessions concept: Forgotten Classics.

The Forgotten Classics series first made its debut nine years ago, in Sunset Sessions Volume 3.

It’s a concept that revisits iconic artists — but not necessarily the tracks you’d immediately think of when their names come up.

Often overlooked.

Sometimes underrated.

But every bit as powerful.

It’s an intriguing idea, and one I’d love to continue exploring in the future — so I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts.

What forgotten or underrated tracks do you think deserve a place in a future Forgotten Classics mix?

We’ll be back on more familiar territory next time, and 2026 is shaping up to be a big year — with some very exciting things ahead, including a number of great guest DJs joining us along the way.

As always, turn it up and enjoy.

This is our final mix of 2025 — the annual year mix, bringing together some of the standout tracks from across the past twelve months.

Right now, I honestly feel the trance and progressive scene is the strongest it’s been in many years. There have been some absolutely sensational releases throughout the year.

Sunset Sessions has always been about championing the scene and the DJs within it. If you’re a DJ and you’d like to get involved with a guest mix next year, I’d genuinely love to hear from you.

Full details can be found on our website at wearesunset.net.

That’s it from me for 2025 — thank you so much for all the support throughout the year. As always, turn it up and enjoy.