In a city where heritage and hedonism co-exist, Amsterdam Dance Event continues to be the meeting point for global minds and local energies. On Thursday night, KIT Royal Tropical Institute — a venue steeped in colonial history and reimagined for modern culture — hosted Earth Water & Wine, an intimate, finely curated experience. At the centre: Sander Petit, known to many as De Danceadvocaat . Instagram : @dedanceadvocaat SoundCloud : Sander Petit Underground Frequencies is proud to present the recording of this set — a document of a night that transcended the expected, weaving together progressive textures, melodic techno, and emotive narrative arcs. Petit's approach is fluid. The set opens with Coeus’ Sarajevo and Alea — layered, cinematic cuts that set a reflective tone. What follows is a slow, deliberate build: Matchy's High On Emotions and Space Motion’s 5th Element bring a pulse to the room, while Space Food’s Camelia adds swing and tension. From there, the atmosphere shifts. The Sean & Dee edit of Adriatique & WhoMadeWho vs. RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Miracle brings emotional weight, while Orkidea’s remix of Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill strikes a rare balance between euphoria and restraint. A risky inclusion — but here, it lands perfectly. In the midsection, Petit doubles down on groove and depth. Daril Epsilon’s In Harm’s Way, Illyus & Barrientos’ D.A.N.C.E., and Marius Drescher’s Data Entry lay a framework that is as functional as it is introspective. Marc DePulse's Rapante (Palamara Remix) adds subtle lift, without sacrificing cohesion. As the room begins to stretch toward the night’s end, Agents of Time take over with It’s All Good and The Mirage — atmospheric, emotionally charged, and deeply satisfying. The closer, Alex Kennon’s Blinding Lights in Joris Voorn’s hands, feels timeless without leaning into nostalgia. It's a full-circle moment. There are sets that bang, and there are sets that breathe. This one did the latter. Thoughtful, patient, and beautifully paced, it stands as a highlight of this year’s ADE for those tuned in to detail. The recording is now available, presented by Underground Frequencies — a snapshot of a moment where space, sound, and story converged. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
