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.
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