The Trip is a DJ and production project by Max van Dijk and Oliver Hiam, who are the founders of the long-established party and label Tessellate. After a decade of hosting events and DJing at Corsica Studios, the duo began releasing music under the name “The Trip” in 2020.
Their sound is shaped by experiences at Tessellate, where they’ve had the privilege of witnessing some of their favorite DJs perform. Unforgettable moments on the dancefloor have inspired their music, and now they’re enjoying support from many of the artists they’ve booked over the years. Sonically, they draw on UKG, progressive, tech house, and house elements from the ’90s onward, weaving these influences into a distinctive, sample-heavy style.
Now seven records deep in original material, The Trip continues to gain momentum, having released Fantasy Traxx and Uncovered in 2024. Job Jobse featured five tracks from the former in his summer mix, citing it as his inspiration and starting point. Their music has become a staple for a broad range of DJs including Palms Trax, Moxie, Avalon Emerson, Shanti Celeste, Sally C, Eliza Rose, and Pangea. They have also received significant airtime on BBC Radio 1, with Sarah Story dubbing The Trip the “DJ’s Producer”.
Off the back of their sell out All Night Long show in London at the end of 2024, the future promises an exciting mix of original and collaborative releases, alongside an increasingly busy local and international calendar.
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Don’t Go Away: Demi Riquisimo & The Trip
“We’re excited to announce the first edition of TESSALICIOUS – a collaboration between Tessellate and Semi Delicious. We’ve had... Read more
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NTS: The Trip
Listen back to The Trip’s guest appearance on Moxie’s NTS show filled with forthcoming unreleased music. Read more
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Keep Rocking: The Trip
“Happy to share the new Papa Nugs & The Trip collab EP Keep Rocking. Four original tracks plus an... Read more
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Spiritually Tessellate: The Trip
The Trip’s final EP for the year titled ‘Spiritually Tessellate’ will come out this Friday. Dig in! Spiritually Tessellate... Read more
31 Oct TBA, TBA (UK)
25 Oct TBA, TBA (NL)
11 Oct TBA, TBA (NL)
10 Oct TBA, TBA (UK)
27 Sep TBA, TBA (UK)
16 Sep Cova Santa, Ibiza
12 Sep TBA, TBA (ES)
24 Aug TBA, TBA (UK)
09 Aug Intercell, Amsterdam
02 Aug TBA, TBA (IRE)
26 Jul La Terrazza, Barcelona
12 Jul Multi-Multi, London
29 Jun Thuishaven, Amsterdam
28 Jun Lago Lago, Braamt
20 Jun Colorado Charlie, Den Haag
07 Jun Drift Festival, Nijmegen
06 Jun Patterns, Bristol
31 May Elevation, Leeds
25 May Breakthewire Day Party, London
20 May Motion, Bristol
17 May Shelter, Amsterdam
20 Apr Lost Sundays, Sydney
19 Apr Club Captain, Geelong
19 Apr Sonder, Tallarook
25 Apr Happy Feelings Kingsnight, IJland
18 Apr Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Brisban
17 Apr Sub Club, Melbourne
12 Apr Vault, Perth
11 Apr Trouble In Paradise, Adelaide
28 Mar Venue MOT, London
22 Mar Juiced, Newcastle
21 Mar Sub Club, Glasgow
08 Mar Dirtee Dog & Rush, Bournemouth
06 Mar Badaboum, Paris
22 Feb Robert Johnson, Offenbach
21 Feb Tengu, Dublin
15 Feb Amp, Munster
06 Feb Origins, Bath
02 Feb 93 Feet East, London
2024
26 Dec Sneaky Petes, Edinburgh
16 Nov All night long, NTs Loft, London
08 Nov Gorilla, Manchester
25 Oct 24 Kitchen Street, Liverpool
19 Oct La Java, Paris
05 Oct Venue MOT, London
03 Aug The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester
13 Jul Cerdanyola del Vallés, Barcelona
05 Jul The Goose, London
25 May Corsica Studios, London
19 Apr Distrikt, Leeds
13 Jan Corsica Studios, London