If you’re chasing the Set Mo greatest hits that actually deserve a spot on your playlist, you’ve landed in the right place. Nick Drabble and Stu Turner met as Sydney DJs back in 2012, discovered their sets complemented each other on the same festival bills, and turned that chemistry into one of Australia’s most quietly influential dance-pop projects. Their catalogue is deceptively deep — sun-drenched house cuts sit next to moody, guitar-flecked ballads, and every guest vocalist seems to unlock a slightly different side of the duo’s sound. I’ve spent more hours than I’d like to admit with these tracks on long drives and even longer studio nights, and what follows is my honest, deeply personal ranking of the songs that built (and continue to build) the Set Mo legacy.
White Dress (feat. Deutsch Duke)
There’s a reason this is the song most people mention first when Set Mo comes up in conversation. Released in 2015 in collaboration with Warner Music, “White Dress” was reportedly written during a bender in Ibiza and finished off in a London studio, and you can hear that hazy, sun-bleached energy baked into every synth stab. The track climbed to 42nd on the Australian Club Charts that year and became one of triple j’s most-played records, and honestly, that airplay makes total sense the moment Deutsch Duke’s breathy vocal floats in over the bassline. It’s classic filtered-disco house — warm, nostalgic, and built for a rooftop at golden hour rather than a dark warehouse.
White Dress (Extended)
Where the radio edit is about instant gratification, the Extended mix is about patience. Set Mo let the groove breathe for an extra two minutes here, stretching out the intro so DJs actually have room to mix it in cleanly, and that arrangement choice alone tells you these two understand club dynamics as well as songwriting. On good speakers or a solid pair of over-ears, you can really hear the layered percussion elements that get buried in the shorter version. It’s the mix I reach for whenever I want the “White Dress” high without the song ending just as it’s peaking.
See Right Through Me
Released in 2016, this one leans slightly darker and more introspective than the tracks that came before it, trading some of the beach-party brightness for a moodier low end. The vocal performance carries real vulnerability, and the production wraps it in shimmering pads that feel almost cinematic in scope. Meanwhile, the arrangement builds patiently rather than rushing to the drop, which is a very Set Mo move — these guys trust a slow burn more than most of their EDM peers.
I Belong Here (feat. Woodes)
Pairing with Melbourne artist Woodes in 2017 gave Set Mo one of their most emotionally resonant collaborations, and the streaming numbers back up just how much that pairing resonated with listeners. Woodes brings a breathy, layered vocal texture that plays beautifully against the duo’s clean, uncluttered house production. There’s a real sense of yearning in the lyricism here, and the way the melody lifts in the chorus still gives me chills on a good pair of headphones. If you’re building out your own home listening setup, it’s worth checking a proper headphone comparison guide before you commit to a pair — a track this detailed rewards good gear.
Chasing Forever (feat. ALPHAMAMA)
This collaboration leans into classic house-tinged disco, guest vocal front and center, in the same songwriting lane that produced “White Dress” and “Comfort You.” ALPHAMAMA’s vocal has a soulful grain to it that pairs naturally with the duo’s warm keys and rolling bassline. On the dancefloor, this is the kind of track that doesn’t demand attention so much as earn it gradually, verse by verse.
Comfort You (feat. Fractures)
An early staple in the Set Mo catalogue, “Comfort You” pairs the duo with Australian artist Fractures for a slower, more emotionally weighted cut. The arrangement is sparse in the verses, giving Fractures’ vocal plenty of room, before the chorus opens up into a fuller, synth-driven wash. It’s a song that rewards close listening — the kind of track that sounds completely different in the car versus alone on headphones late at night.
Unity
Written during a day off in Berlin that happened to coincide with the city’s Unity Day holiday, this 2018 single is one of the clearest windows into what makes Set Mo tick as producers. The track leans hard into that Y2K-era house sound — stabbing pianos, syncopated rhythms, a euphoric trance-like build — as a deliberate homage to the inclusive club culture of the ’90s and early 2000s. It paid off critically too, peaking at number six on Resident Advisor’s industry chart in April 2018, which is no small feat for a duo working outside the traditional EDM festival circuit. Every time that piano riff kicks back in after the breakdown, I still get the urge to throw my hands up.
Communicate
Part of the duo’s prolific “Track A Month” run, “Communicate” finds Set Mo experimenting with a slightly more minimal, groove-forward palette. The vocal chops and clipped rhythmic elements feel indebted to their stated love of Jamie xx and Booka Shade, two acts that clearly shaped their production instincts. It’s less about a massive hook and more about hypnotic repetition, which makes it a great mid-set selection for DJs building tension rather than releasing it.
Stuck
“Stuck” showed up as one of the singles feeding into the Surrender album era, and it’s got a tighter, more radio-friendly structure than some of the duo’s more experimental output. The vocal hook lands early and often, and the mix keeps the low end punchy without letting it overwhelm the melodic elements up top. On the right in-ear monitors you can really hear how carefully the vocal was de-essed and sat in the mix — small mastering choices that separate a good pop-house record from a great one.
Nightmares (feat. Scott Quinn)
This one takes a moodier lyrical turn, and Scott Quinn’s vocal performance leans into that unsettled, restless energy the title promises. Instrumentally, Set Mo pull back on the disco flourishes and lean into darker synth textures and a more insistent low-end pulse. It’s proof the duo can step outside their sunny house-pop comfort zone without losing their production identity.
Counter Human Emotion (feat. Woodes)
A second collaboration with Woodes finds the pairing exploring more atmospheric, layered territory than “I Belong Here.” The production here feels denser, almost shoegaze-adjacent in its wall of synth texture, while Woodes’ vocal threads through the mix like another instrument rather than sitting on top of it. Give this one a proper front-to-back listen rather than as background noise — the arrangement rewards attention.
Down the Line (feat. AJ Wright)
Featuring Cloud Control’s AJ Wright, this single blends the duo’s house sensibilities with a more organic, band-like feel courtesy of Wright’s distinctive vocal tone. It picked up strong support from triple j and Music Junkee upon release, part of a run of singles that built real critical momentum for Set Mo in the late 2010s. The chorus melody sticks with you days after listening, which is the mark of genuinely strong pop songwriting hiding inside a dance record.
Near (feat. Asta)
Working with Asta, another artist the duo name-checked as a key 2017 collaborator, “Near” leans into a warmer, more intimate register than some of their club-oriented singles. Asta’s vocal has a distinctive rasp that gives the track emotional texture without tipping into melodrama. It’s the kind of song that sounds fantastic through quality earbuds on a walk, where the mid-range vocal detail really has room to shine.
Fault Lines
Premiered on triple j Good Nights and later folded into the Surrender album, “Fault Lines” is one of the more structurally ambitious tracks in the Set Mo catalogue. The song earned a spot on Apple Music’s A-List and landed on more than a dozen New Music Friday Spotify playlists globally, a genuinely strong showing for an independent Australian dance act. Production-wise, it’s got a widescreen, layered quality — strings, atmospheric pads, and a rhythm section that never feels rushed.
Afterglow (feat. Thandi Phoenix)
Released in November 2018 as part of the Track A Month series, “Afterglow” pairs Set Mo with Sydney vocalist Thandi Phoenix for one of the duo’s most soulful outings. Inspired by Moby’s classic album Play, the pair set out to write a mid-tempo track with a boom-bap-adjacent feel, and Phoenix’s honeyed, powerful vocal delivers exactly the warmth that reference point promises. The track was mixed by Cassian and mastered by Klaus Heavyweight Hill, and that pedigree shows in how clean and spacious the final master sounds. Thandi Phoenix went on to have her own breakout year in 2018 with “My Way,” and hearing her chemistry with Set Mo here, it’s easy to understand why so many producers wanted to work with her.
Let Yourself Go
There’s a looseness to this track’s groove that matches its title perfectly — the rhythm section feels a little more swung, a little less quantized-sounding than some of the duo’s more club-focused cuts. Lyrically it leans into release and surrender, themes that recur throughout the Surrender era of the band’s catalogue. It’s a great transition track for DJs moving from a peak-time set into something more reflective.
Second Line
Named after the New Orleans brass band tradition, “Second Line” brings a slightly funkier, more percussive energy into the Set Mo sound. You can hear the influence of classic disco and funk rhythm guitar work weaving through the arrangement, a nod to the duo’s stated love of Chic-adjacent grooves. It’s one of the more danceable deep cuts for listeners who want their house music with a live-band feel.
Feelings
Straightforward in title and delivery, “Feelings” strips things back to a more direct pop songwriting approach. The vocal melody carries most of the emotional weight, while the production stays comparatively restrained, letting the hook do the heavy lifting. It’s a good entry point for newer listeners who want the Set Mo sound without diving straight into the deeper club cuts.
Still Waters
This track leans into a calmer, more ambient palette, true to its title — long, sustained pads, a patient tempo, and a vocal performance that sits gently in the mix rather than pushing forward. It’s less about the dancefloor and more about the comedown, the kind of song that works beautifully as the last track before a night winds down. On a quality set of headphones, the reverb tails on the vocal really open up.
The Crush
Closing out this list, “The Crush” captures the giddy, slightly nervous energy its title suggests through bright, major-key synth work and an upbeat tempo. It’s an accessible, hook-forward pop-house cut that would fit comfortably on a summer playlist. If you want to dig deeper into tracks like this one, GlobalMusicVibe’s full songs archive has plenty more artist deep-dives worth exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the members of Set Mo?
Set Mo is an Australian electronic music duo made up of Nick Drabble and Stu Turner, both from Sydney, who began working together as DJs in 2012 before moving into production.
What is Set Mo’s most popular song?
“White Dress,” featuring Deutsch Duke, remains the duo’s signature hit and biggest streaming success, having racked up tens of millions of plays since its 2015 release.
What genre is Set Mo’s music?
Set Mo work primarily in house and disco-influenced electronic pop, drawing on influences like Basement Jaxx, Jamie xx, Moby, and Groove Armada, often paired with guest vocalists for a more song-driven feel than typical club-only EDM.
Does Set Mo have an album?
Yes, Set Mo released their debut album Surrender in 2019, which compiled several of their standout singles including “Fault Lines,” “Stuck,” and “Down the Line,” and followed it with a second studio album, Flux, in April 2023.
What’s the best way to listen to Set Mo’s music?
Given how layered their productions are, a quality pair of earbuds or headphones makes a real difference — checking a dedicated earbuds comparison guide can help you find gear that handles the low-end warmth and vocal detail these tracks are built around.