Episode 001 of The Sessions – hosted by Tuur marks the beginning of a new musical journey on RTV Maastricht and 3Heuvelland. This first show sets the tone for everything The Sessions stands for: carefully selected electronic music, atmosphere, storytelling, and a deeper connection with the culture behind the tracks.
For this opening episode, Tuur takes listeners through a warm and well-balanced selection of house, tech house, and melodic grooves. The goal is not just to play records, but to build a journey one that moves naturally from mood and emotion into rhythm and energy. It is the kind of set designed for true music lovers: people who enjoy not only the drop, but also the feeling, the history, and the story behind the music.
The Sessions is built around that idea. Every episode is more than just a mix. It is a place where music, inspiration, radio, club culture, and discovery come together. Alongside the show itself, each episode can also open the door to extra background information, track highlights, stories from the scene, and a look ahead at festivals, clubs, and artists worth following.
The Headliner: “Saltwater”
One of the standout moments in Episode 001 is “Saltwater.” The original track by Chicane featuring Máire Brennan first appeared in 1999, and over the years it has become one of the most iconic emotional dance records of its era. Its combination of trance atmosphere, Balearic feeling, and unforgettable vocals gave it a timeless status that still works today. Sources on the track and later reworks note both its 1999 release history and the continued relevance of the record, including Claptone’s 2025 version released as part of the song’s 25th-anniversary remix run.
What makes “Saltwater” so special is that it feels both euphoric and emotional at the same time. It is a dance track, but it also carries something cinematic and almost spiritual. That is exactly why it still resonates with so many people: it does not just move a crowd, it creates a feeling.
In this episode, the spotlight falls on the Claptone remix, released on 31 January 2025. Claptone gives the classic a more contemporary house pulse while preserving the soul and emotional identity that made the original so memorable. Rather than trying to replace the original, the remix reintroduces it to a new generation and places it in a modern club context.
As a headliner for Episode 001, “Saltwater” is a perfect choice. It represents exactly the kind of record The Sessions wants to highlight: timeless, emotional, elegant, and powerful enough to connect different generations of dance music lovers.
A note on the final track: “Wish I Didn’t Miss You”
The closing feeling of a set matters. The last record is often the one people remember most, because it captures the emotion that remains after the music fades. In Episode 001, that feeling connects beautifully to the legacy of “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” by Angie Stone.
This song has a special place in dance culture because the Hex Hector / Mac Quayle remix grew into a real club classic, and it later became especially famous as the last track played by Carl Cox at Space Ibiza when the legendary club closed on 3 October 2016. Both Space Ibiza’s own retrospective and later coverage from dance media point to that final, emotional moment.
That story matters because Space Ibiza was never just another club. It was one of the defining symbols of Ibiza nightlife and global electronic music culture. So when its final moments arrived, the last song carried enormous emotional weight. “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” was not just a track at the end of a party it felt like a goodbye to an era. The title alone says everything: nostalgia, loss, gratitude, memory, and love for the dancefloor all in one line. The reporting around the closing underlines how emotional that final sequence was.
Referencing that legacy in Episode 001 adds depth to the show. It reminds listeners that electronic music is not only about new releases or big drops. It is also about moments, memories, and places that shaped the culture. Tracks like this carry history with them, and that is exactly the kind of connection The Sessions wants to bring forward.
Guest DJ call
Another important part of The Sessions is the ambition to grow into a broader platform for the scene. That means this show is not only about Tuur’s own selections and identity, but also about creating space for other artists, fresh perspectives, and new energy.
That is why guest DJs may become part of future episodes.
The idea is simple: from time to time, The Sessions can welcome guest DJs who bring their own sound, style, and identity to the show. This could mean a special guest mix, a featured selection, or a collaboration that adds a new layer to the episode. It is a way to keep the show dynamic, open-minded, and connected to the wider electronic music community.
So if you are a DJ, selector, or artist and you feel your sound fits the spirit of The Sessions house, tech house, melodic grooves, club feeling, quality selection, and musical storytelling this is an open invitation to connect.
Interested in joining The Sessions as a guest DJ? Get in touch and share your sound.
The goal is to build a platform that not only broadcasts music, but also supports discovery and connection. Great radio grows through identity, consistency, and collaboration and guest DJs can become an important part of that journey.
The start of something bigger
Episode 001 is the first step, but it already shows the direction of the show very clearly. The Sessions – hosted by Tuur is about music with feeling, quality with purpose, and radio with character. It is a place where strong tracks, timeless stories, and future talent can come together.
Broadcast on RTV Maastricht and 3Heuvelland, the show aims to create a bridge between radio, club culture, and the next generation of electronic music listeners. Whether it is through standout tracks like “Saltwater,” emotional dancefloor history like “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” or future collaborations with guest DJs, The Sessions is built to be more than just a monthly mix.
It is a platform, a journey, and the beginning of a story.