Playlist Picks: Carl Cox
The legendary DJ gives us a rundown of his ultimate Ibiza tracks as he begins a new island residency
Welcome to Rolling Stone UK’s Playlist Picks. In the ever-growing and all-consuming world of music streaming, it’s increasingly hard to find something that really stands out from the noise and might just become your new favourite. So here’s where we step in.
We’ve decided to recruit noted tastemakers and familiar faces to tell us the songs they’re really vibing with at the moment. In turn, we hope that you’ll find something in those songs too. You’ll be able to listen to all the picks on our new Playlist Picks playlist on Spotify.
The latest Playlist Picks come from the legendary party starter Carl Cox, who begins a new Ibiza residency this summer and has put together a list of his ultimate Ibiza tracks.
Dive into Cox’s Playlist Picks and listen to them, along with all our other contributors so far, via our Spotify playlist below.
Deetron – ‘Photon’
This is proper rolling techno. Deep, hypnotic and built for those endless Ibiza nights where the groove just keeps flowing and the terrace stays locked in from start to finish.
The Aztec Mystic – ‘Knights of Jaguar’
An absolute classic. The emotion in this record is timeless – every time it plays, you feel the whole dancefloor connect and lift together.
Ninetoes — ‘Finder’ (Carl Cox Remix)
When I reworked this, it was all about the groove and the reaction. Big bass, big energy and a guaranteed terrace moment every time it drops.
DK8 – ‘Murder Was the Bass’
Dark, driving and relentless techno. This is peak-time Ibiza when the system’s roaring and the crowd is completely locked into the rhythm.
Vikthor & Pianoalani – ‘Legacy’
Melodic, uplifting and full of feeling. A track that brings emotion to the dancefloor and creates a genuine connection between DJ and crowd.
Carl Cox & Perry Farrell – ‘Joya’
This record captures the spirit of Ibiza perfectly – freedom, love and pure celebration on the dancefloor. Big energy and unity from start to finish.
Carl Cox returns to [UNVRS] Ibiza from June 21 to October 4, 2026 – buy tickets here.