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Stories behind the music.

Personal notes about gigs, releases and the melodic + emotional house sound behind Mario Arend.

BOUBA cover artwork
Music story

BOUBA: a song for my two daughters

A warm emotional house track about love, pride and the connection between my two daughters.

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DJ set by the sea in Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Mario Arend plays Hunkering at Generator Amsterdam

On 01 August 2026, I play a 90-minute melodic and emotional house set at Hunkering.

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Release story

ALMAS: the story behind the track with DJ Orbys

How a SoundCloud connection with Brazilian DJ Orbys became a fresh, melodic and emotional summer track.

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Mario Arend during DJ set
Sound

What emotional house music means to me

Why my sound is about melody, story, connection and feeling something real on the dance floor.

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MOYO cover
Release story

MOYO: the heart behind the track

My most personal breakup song: heartbreak, Zulu vocals, South African radio and hope.

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AMARA cover artwork
Release story

AMARA: grace, rhythm and letting go

A warm emotional Afro house track about grace, pride, rhythm and giving yourself completely to the music.

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Amsterdam sunset DJ set
DJ sets

How a melodic house sundowner set should feel

Warm pacing, emotional transitions and why sunset sets need restraint.

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