Somateria - Polkadot

Polkadot first posted a cheeky teaser of this back in October and I have been on the edge of my seat waiting for the full track. FINALLY here it is. Another sick garage-esque house banger from young Sam Bevan.

All I Can Give - Panda

Panda, aka old friends Callum, Charlie and Benny, are set to release their debut EP on Bondax's JustUs label next month and BOY am I excited. Similar sunny vibes to that of Bondax and Armeria channelling that deep house bass line, soulful vocals and energetic, lively beat. I foresee big things for Panda this year...BIG THINGS.

Animaux - Kidnap Kid

The B-side to the So Close EP, in true Kidnap Kid style 'Animaux' is just as bouncy and catchy. It also helps that he's really really good looking.

I Loved You - Blonde

Eton Messy founder Adam Englefield has not stopped since the swift take off of his Youtube channel. He DJs as Beluga Boy and is now producing with one half of Thieves under the alias Blonde. Their production endeavours first caught my attention when they sampled Justin Bieber's 'Boyfriend' in their debut 'Talk To You' turning it into something that I actually enjoyed listening to despite its origins, which is a testament to their superior musical skills. However they've managed to top it with the upbeat, garage infused house track 'I Loved You'.

Doing It Wrong (Figgy Remix) - Drake

In this remix of 'Doing It Wrong', New Yorker Figgy alters the original almost beyond recognition speeding up the tempo, making it decidedly more up beat and giving it the house treatment whilst maintaining elements of the R&B.

Marvin - Wayward

Leeds and London based school pals Lawrence and Louis already made waves with their track 'Only Flaw', garnering attention from all corners of the blogosphere as well as from the likes of Radio 1's Rob Da Bank. Their musical inspiration ranges from their parents' record collections and UK garage to wedding music, and weirdly this motley crew of influences emerges in their latest track 'Marvin'.

Bondax's Love Making Minimix

Oh Bondax how I love you. Funky, sexy, soulful. Love making minimix.

Remedy - Waifs & Strays

Music veterans Waifs & Strays first caught my ear with their infectious tune 'Yeah Yeah' back in 2010 and have been working their deep house magic ever since. Released on Futureboogie Recordings, 'Remedy' is mesmerising and seductive.

Deliquesce - Bodhi

Welsh duo Bodhi are seriously channelling that 90s house vibe that's proving so popular at the moment, and doing it with considerable flare and style. The build in tune 'Deliquesce' is so beaut, can't wait to be listening to this loud in the summer sun. 

Body Music - Alunageorge

Becca and I were massive AlunaGeorge fans very early on in the game and it's great to see them getting the recognition they deserve for their hugely original, innovative and captivating take on electronic pop. I am eagerly anticipating the release of their debut album on the 1st July but until then am making do with the title track for the album 'Body Music'.

Lay Me Down - Sam Smith

Remember Sam Smith from Disclosure's chart topping hit 'Latch'? Well, here he is laid bare in all his acoustic glory. Stunning.

What You Need - Armeria

Yet another young (and northern) producer on our hands here. Armeria aka Jake Norman first caught my attention with his melodic and soulful track 'While I've Got It Together' - a chilled future garage tune spliced with R&B elements. This led me to listen to his soundcloud on repeat so I was ecstatic when new track 'What You Need' emerged. Definitely worth the wait - chilled sunny vibes.
 

Toyboy & Robin

I first caught wind of this London based duo on the Eton Messy channel with 'No More Sunshine' last summer. From there things dominoed and I found myself a new obsession. They effortlessly combine elements of house and bass music evocative of that magnetic 'future bass' sound, mixing in dulcet R&B  vocals. 'In Need' is another favourite of mine but their remix of Ellie Goulding's 'Figure 8' is probably the most addictive. I expect huge things from these fellas in 2013.

SBTRKT live at Shepherd's Bush Empire

I've seen SBTRKT kill it live twice in the past year but I bloody wish I'd been at Shepherd's Bush Empire for this stunner.

Thinkin Bout You (AlunaGeorge Cover) - Frank Ocean

AlunaGeorge covering Frank Ocean's 'Thinkin Bout You' for Radio 1Xtra's Live Lounge. Can't think of a better combo.

Please Don't Say You Love Me (Cyril Hahn Remix) - Gabrielle Alpin

I - unashamedly - love the original of this song. Having definitely rinsed the replay button, seeing that Cyril Hahn had taken his skilled handed to creating a remix, made me very excited. Adding to a gradually building reppatoire of remixes, Cyril Hahn kicks of his 2013 with this deep remix perfectly complemented by Gabrielle Alpin's vocals. Midas touch once again..

 

Need U (100%) - Duke Dumont

Love this track from the London based producer; instrumental and vocals (provided by the 17 year old AME!) are both great, channeling a 90s house feel.

Sleepless - Flume (Charles Murdoch Remix)

This smooth remix of Flume's 'Sleepless' is brought you by Aussie Charles Murdoch (a member of the band, Mitzi) on Future Classic's label. I've heard a couple of other remixes of this song, but the way Charles Murdoch cuts up the vocals and adds in choppy melodies makes this one stand above the others - proving good things do come from down under.

Copycat - Skream ft. Kelis

Not the kind of sound I'd come to know from Skream, but this new track 'Copycat' sees an interesting collaboration with Kelis who brings her distinctive vocals. However, maybe not one to listen to over a cup of tea with your parents..

Ladies In The Back (Feat. Teki Latex) (Amine Edge & DANCE Remix) - Star Slinger

THIS IS DEDICATED TO MY LADIES IN THE BACK. Amine Edge & DANCE on the remix for Star Slinger, huge deep house floor filler on our hands here. So funky I feel like I need a fro.

Diver - AlunaGeorge

Brought to you by one of 15 acts nominated for the BBC's coveted 'Sound of 2013' Award, AlunaGeorge; this is a teaser of one song featured on their debut album 'Diver'. Having soundtracked my summer of 2012 with both their songs 'You Know You Like It' and 'Your Drums, Your Love', and accompanied by this video, I predict this tune will be high on my playlist for summer 2013..

Disclosure b2b Skream Boiler Room

As 2012 draws to a close I must draw attention to the Disclosure b2b Skream Boiler Room DJ set at the Presidential Suite of the W Hotel in London. I streamed this on boilerroom.tv as the madness unfolded whilst crying into my pillow. What I wouldn't have given to be there to enjoy not only the high calibre of music but also Skream being characteristically hilarious in the midst of a messy pillow fight (circa 45 minutes in) and Disclosure dropping a VIP mix of their own remix of Jessie Ware's 'Running'. Probably one of the best boiler room sets of the year (if not of all time).

Hurt - Ben Pearce

I was surprised to hear that deep house mastermind Ben Pearce only discovered electronic music in his late teenage years, as the crowd (me included) has gone wild for his debut 'What I Might Do' sampled from a soulful Anthony Hamilton tune. Among other greats are his remix of Sailor & I's 'Tough Love' but I just can't get enough of those smooth vocals on 'Hurt' by his own label Purp & Soul.

Sweet Talk (Cyril Hahn Remix) - Jessie Ware

The King of deep house remixing keeps knocking 'em out of the park, and this is no exception. With a dose of Cyril's magic touch Jessie Ware's R&B/funk tune 'Sweet Talk' becomes darker and sexier.

Rhye

A bit of a change in tempo and genre here, but this is the sound of the faceless electronic duo 'Rhye' hailing from LA. Listeners are left to imagine the girl who is behind the Sade-like, intimate vocals featured on their EP 'Open'. It was a surprise to my ears to hear that the vocalist in question is in fact a man - Mike Milosh, who is joined by Quadron in making up the duo that is Rhye. Both 'Open' and 'The Fall' offer an updated, modern soulful sound that is both moving and addictive; layering whisphery vocals and overwhelming honest and uncomplicated lyrics over calm production reminiscent of The xx.

Gold - Bondax

Being the avid Bondax fan that I am I first heard a clip of 'Gold' that they posted on their Facebook a couple of months back and have eagerly anticipated it's release ever since. Their trademark upbeat, romantic sound shines through in this soulful track.

Pale Moonlight (Mak & Pasteman Remix) - Chaos in the CBD

Mak & Pasteman are remixing demigods walking among mere mortals. A heavier take on Chaos in the CBD's 'Pale Moonlight'.