TOP REMIXES OF 2012

2012 has had some serious tunes and some seriously exciting producers coming to the forefront.  I've particularly enjoyed the British contingent; producers like Huxley and Julio Bashmore and labels like Hypercolour and Wolf Music have crossed over and brought the British bass scene to new listeners.  I'm throwing in a few end of year lists throughout the month, which highlight the tracks I couldn't get enough of this year. 

 

TOP 5 REMIXES

1.  STORM QUEEN - Look Right Through (MK DON'T TALK TO ME DUB) Released - February
Quite simply, a TUNE. Released on Defected at the start of the year, MK worked his magic and produced his best work of the year IMO.  Old school, distinctive, and classy.  MK is the house master.


2. Jessie Ware - Running (DISCLOSURE REMIX)  Released - April
A massive remix that made 2012 Disclosure's year.  Uplifting and unique; the throwback chords and funked up rhythm make the track impossible not to enjoy. 


3. Maxxi Soundsystem - Stella's Way (HUXLEY REMIX)  Released - October
A bad-ass descending bass-line, subtle chords and a touch of class from Huxley.



4. JUSTIN MARTIN - Don't Go (DUSKY REMIX) Released - October
Dusky transforms the delicate, twinkly original with a deep, pulsating bass-line that fuses house and garage to maximum affect.

5.  JESSIE WARE - No To Love (GEORGE FITZGERALD MIX)
Released - November
Driving, peak time techno tinged bomb

Runner's Up

Lana Del Ray - Video Games (Joy Orbison Remix)
Kim-Ann Foxman - Return It (Populette Remix)

Shenoda - Moments (Huxley Remix)

Justin Martin - Ghetto's and Gardens (Bachelors of Science D&B Remix)
Justin Martin/Leroy Peppers - Riding Spaceships (Shadow Child 'In Search of 94' Mix)
Lana Del Ray - Ride (Photek Remix)

FREE BASS

Lovin' this Detboi remix of Herve's new single feat. Ronika - How Can I Live Without You (Make it Right).  The original is a highlight from Herve's new album Pick me up, Sort me out, Calm me down (out now, Cheap Thrills).  An old school belter with a healthy dose of Herve's trademark ghetto bass.  This is a worthy remix though, stripping back the rave piano's in exchange for some filthy bassline.

Also if you are into house, wobble or bass music, and haven't already downloaded this then just get on it.  It's the new Jack Beats mixtape and it's sheer energy simply smacks you in the face.  Its a pre-cursor to the first of 2 mini EP's the duo are dropping over the next few months.  The mix opens with title track Careless and drops some of their trademark wobbly remixes like Beyonce's Countdown, plus some unheard tracks, which I hope to see on the EP!