Mees Salomé

It still surprises me how far my music has spread. The stories I get to hear about what the music I make means to people still feel so surreal to me. I do feel o so incredibly special to be able to do what I do. A few weeks ago we had our second Distant Beach event, which was another great succes, I got to travel all over the world and next week I will do my first 10h set in Amsterdam which is also selling like crazy. And in between I have been making a lot of new music that is finally finding its way onto the shelves and into your ears. All coming very soon. Can't wait! One of the songs can be found in this months episode. I'd love to know what you think. Thank you guys for following my journey and being a part of it! Hope you enjoy <3

The summer season is here! I already had the privilege to play at some outdoor festivals and I have to say, it feels so so good! Definitely my favourite season of the year, as it is for many. The more I look forward to each performance, the more pressure I create for myself and the more aware I become of any expectations that rest on my shoulders. I notice I am less present in the moment, fully focussed on giving it my all and playing the best set I can, at the cost of losing the connection with all the lovely people right in front of me, the crowd. And it is exactly that what this job incredibly beautiful! I am exploring ways to trust in my abilities, while still putting on the best performance I can. To be relaxed, present and able to enjoy our connection to the fullest. Because at the end of the day that’s what it’s all about: enjoying the moment together. I hope this months episode can do the same for you and helps to enjoy this moment a little bit more <3

I'm so happy we have officially started the outdoor festival season again. It has been a long, wet, dark winter. And to start the festival season off, I am releasing a new remix for the legends Röyksopp this month! Such an incredible honour to be part of this project, reworking "Me&Euphoria" as a part of their remix album alongside some other amazing artists. Of course, I added it in this months episode, though you might find some other new stuff in there as well. I hope you enjoy <3

Still, even after 69 (nice) episodes and multiple events, I find it hard to fathom what Distant has become. Last Friday we managed to sell out the most iconic venue in the Netherlands! That's ridiculous. So many beautiful people that come together for something that I started in my bedroom many years ago. It's such an honour and overwhelming experience to be able to share my passion with so many of you. To hear the significance and importance of Distant to some people, is absolutely unintelligible. I can't wait to find out what Distant will grow up to be. Let's keep this train rolling with this months episode. I hope you enjoy <3

In my humble opinion, this might be one of my favourite episodes of the last few months! It also includes some new music I've been working on lately. I'm very proud of how it all turned out! Writing this last part, I had the overwhelming urge to delete it right away. It's interesting how difficult it is to publicly say you're proud of something and mean it, without getting the feeling of being pretentious. It sometimes feels like we are only supposed to focus on the things we can do better to grow and improve, leading to us to lose sight of what we're actually achieving in the process. I know I always do. It's such a calming and liberating feeling to say you're truly proud of something. Hope you find the space to feel proud of your achievements, even if it's of the tiniest thing. For now, enjoy the episode <3

Ever realised that when the rollercoaster that is life decides to start rolling, it feels like everything happens all at once. Out of the first corner, the next immediately knocks you back in your seat. I guess that's what makes it exciting, but also extremely overwhelming. In moments like this, and yes I know it sounds cliche AF, nothing slows me down more than listening to music with my undivided attention. Closing my eyes and let the sound and emotion take me anywhere they want to. That's exactly why I started Distant over five and a half years ago. And boy, am I more grateful than ever. Hope you enjoy this episode <3

I cannot let it go by, a fact I have to dignify, that all the crazy things I get to do, is all because of you 🙏🏻❤️

I want to thank every single one of you for making a distant dream become reality, for the opportunity to become a full time musician, for letting me share my work with the world. Something I never imagined would happen. Thank you for all the love and warmth at all the shows and Distant episodes we got to share together in the past 12 months. It means the world to me! I wish you all the best in the new year. May your distant dreams become reality ❤️

love you all,

Mees

And once again we get to close another incredible year. One where we thought we could finally recuperate a little, but from the get go had to start climbing the next hurdle. And still it brought so many things. Joy, misery, excitement, fear, grief, life. It brought me closer to the people around me, got me to connect on deeper levels. It brought me closer to all of you, closer to my purpose in life. We will get there, to the other side. One hurdle at a time. One episode at a time.

Thank you sincerely for listening this year. It means the world to me that my work reaches so many and that it could even mean something to you. Thank you. Truly. <3

With the huge, gigantic enormous ADE music festival just behind us, it is so beautiful to see the shear power that music has on our lives. The universal power to bring people together and the joy it brings. Witnessing this makes me even more exited for the upcoming Distant event (or events) planned for this year. If you attended ADE, I hope you had a great time. If you didn't go, hope you had a great time too. Maybe we'll meet on the dance floor again soon. In either case, a new Distant episode is ready for you. Where ever you are, hope you enjoy <3

Life clearly has its ups and downs and, more often than not, there is absolutely nothing we can do about it. Sometimes all you can do is just to let it happen. It's an odd feeling to completely let go of any desire to change things or impulses to act. It feels stressful, but it's funny how much more peaceful it may feel. Maybe try it for this new episode, let it the music just flow through you and let me know how it felt. Enjoy <3