Resident Advisor have just released their poll of the top DJs of 2013 and it makes interesting reading. They pride themselves on the fact that they allow only registered RA users to vote on DJs that were in their 2013 calendars, which definitely emphasises the purity of their results but then again leaves out thousands of music lovers not registered with RA and even those who are registered couldn't vote for the DJs they love if they weren't in their calendar. But still, you can't fault the list itself.
Dixon takes a well deserved first place, and having seen him play at Motion with Future Boogie a few weeks ago I can definitely see why. The Berlin-based Innervisions boss is technically flawless in mixing and producing and has to be seen in action to be believed. Have a listen to his essential mix to feel the force.
Cracking seeing Tale of Us and Bristol boy Eats Everything so high up followed closely by the likes of Jackmaster, Hot Since 82, Joy O and Scuba but Dusky deffo deserved to be higher although no. 43 isn't so bad given the extreme calibre of DJs featuring on the list.
Take a look at the full list here.
9 Dec 2013
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27 Nov 2013
26 Nov 2013
Turn Back Time (Special Request VIP) - Sub Focus
Paul Woolford's alter ego Special Request goes in with this Sub Focus remix
21 Nov 2013
19 Nov 2013
10 Nov 2013
5 Nov 2013
Truths EP - Maribou State
From the Truths EP out on Southern Fried Records, two absolutely beaut tracks. Particularly mad on Jimi's vocals dripping with soul on the title track.
3 Nov 2013
30 Oct 2013
Hot Since 82 - Little Black Book
Much to the dismay of my housemates I've had Hot Since 82's new album 'Little Black Book' on the Moda Black label stuck on repeat for an annoyingly long time. BUT IT'S JUST SO DAMN GOOD. At 30, Leeds based Daley Padley is one of the more seasoned, shall we say, of producers compared to the myriad fresh-faced teens that are doing the circuit at the moment.
He started DJing when he was 17 giving him plenty of time to perfect his craft. A regular at Ibiza superclubs, he became somewhat disillusioned with the direction his music was heading in and dropped off the scene circa 2007. Thank the Lord he fell back in love with it other wise I never would have got my filthy hands on this absolute belter of an album.
Dark, mysterious, atmospheric, textured, sexy house with euphoric builds and hefty drops is what it's all about. 'Chords' and his remix of Shadow Child's 'So High' are two of my favourites from the album, but make sure you check out the whole thing. Well worth it.
29 Oct 2013
Anthem - N Joi
This got played out as the last song in the warehouse at Motion's huge halloween party, Just Jack Freak Boutique. Huge old school, piano house from 1991 wwhhuuuttt.
21 Oct 2013
Careless EP - Dusky
Dusky's Careless EP got released back in September on Aus Music but man it just does not get old. I could literally listen to this ALL DAY son. Vocal samples that hook you so easily, chunky dance floor bass, and that dark Dusky sound that gives the boys an ominous edge. Play it agaaaiinnn.
18 Oct 2013
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