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Set List

• "I Don't Wanna Leave"
• "Alive"
• "On My Knees"

One of the best live electronic music experiences is watching Rüfüs du Sol, who's anthemic and heartfelt tracks routinely result in blissed-out audiences. But unlike a lot of EDM acts, Rüfüs du Sol isn't a solo producer or DJ but a group of three friends, making music together for over a decade.

The Australian trio — Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt — have become a worldwide sensation, making ear candy that's emotive and eminently dance-able. By and large the music is made entirely in-house, with barely a collaboration or featured songwriter to speak of. But, after years of late nights and touring, they realized that they'd developed some bad habits. In an otherwise lamentable stroke of timing, COVID presented the band a much-needed opportunity to hit pause.

So they decamped to Joshua Tree, came up with a plan to practice self-care, and started work on their new album, Surrender. In this session, Jon and James join me to talk about making the album, along with what happens when your gear stops working in the middle of a concert. But first, a sample of what goes right: it's a live performance of "I Don't Want To Leave."

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