Looking to 2010 – off the top of my head, there are a few old (and new) artists I am keeping an eye on, cause I am convinced that great things are going to happen:
Flux Pavilion – I count Digital Controller, Fucking Noise and Steppa as some of the only tracks maintaining my interest in Dubstep… As I become more disenchanted with hard style, it is Flux, Vaski & 16 Bit that are keeping me entertained – Voscillate is already stuck in my head on repeat and I cannot wait to see what else this producer has in store!
Graphics – this 17-year-old producer has been creating some truly remarkable music. He definitely has massive potential, and I cannot wait to see what genre he focuses his attention on in 2010 (prepare yourselves for some promised exclusives) - become a fan here: Graphics
Phaeleh (pronounced Fellah) – I listened to Healing (feat. Indi Kaur) early in 2009, and It inspired me to buy every other release from Urban Scrumping records, his relaxed Dubstyle has got me so excited for 2010 – I have had my eye on the track Plink for some time, and i am aching for its release!
Vaski – Terror Dome EP was (in my opinion) the best Dubstep album this year, its seriously intelligent - weirdly enough one Vaski's first nights of the New Year is called 1UP, i am definitely going to be grabbing his latest song - Zombie Apocalypse when its eventually released, and i just cannot wait for the next album
16Bit - What can i say, literally the most fantastic artist, the Twice 12" is just magic - he seems to be bringing special tracks out fairly rapidly, and if the quality remains the same, we are in for an excellent time
Burial – Earlier this year Will Bevan collaborated with Four Tet to produce one of THE songs of 2009 – Moth, this ambient electronic sound was such a breath of fresh air…. there are rumors of further collaborations, and Massive Attack have hinted that Burial has been given the task of remixing some of their tracks...I suspect 2010 is going to be a Burial year.
Bassnectar – Cozza Frenzy was my favorite album of 2009 and Churn of the Century was my first post, he has an incredible Bass sound, and I am certain I am going to be posting more of his stuff over the coming year...including this free track Where Is My Mind (Bassnectar Remix)
Joachim Pastor – Le Poulain was an absolutely seminal track, and this surprisingly unknown producer continues to create beautiful music Gailo, Lamb & Bang Bang are all in my top rated... i am expecting big things
High Contrast – I would be lying if I said he hadn’t influenced my love for liquid D&B, I still rate Tough Guys Don’t Dance as one of the best albums, and Racing Green remains one of my favorite tracks EVER, however I personally have become extremely disappointed by his recent productions (excluding Flashing Lights). But I think this is all set to change, as there are rumours of High Contrast having a potential collaboration with Dubfire… which makes him one to watch out for!
Mount Kimbie – my brother showed me this artist after he saw him performing at a Gilles Peterson presents night at Ronnie Scotts. I was suitably impressed with his unique glitchy, dub style - Sketch On Glass is a brilliant album and I will definitely be keeping my ears peeled!
Marek Hemmann – ascending the ladder of the Berlin underground, this DJ has me very excited – his style is a fusion of Techno and Nu:Jazz - a minimal Parov Stelar, its an incredible sound.
Robert G Roy – The Undertacker EP made me very sad cause I knew I could never make anything as good, I have already brought everything he has ever produced…and i cannot wait to see what else this Slovenian producer whips out the bag, I think I might actually be in love
Pryda – Just one of the alter egos of superstar DJ Eric Prydz. I was lucky to see Pryda at Matter earlier this year and his set remains one of the most impressive I have seen… there were whispers of a Pryda album this year, however with nothing yet, I can only assume this awesome event is going to take place in 2010 and I am very, very keyed up
Sander Kleinberg - Sander has been in the studio putting the finishing touches on his debut artist album due in early 2010. The album will feature loads of amazing new productions, which he has worked on with U.S. big-cheese Josh Gabriel, its gonna be biiig
Thanks to the photographers J. Sainty & L. Jordan who have been responsible for all the incredible photos used on my posts, and thanks to APEWITHBARRELS for their consistent support and for keeping me on my toes.
Special thanks should go to the artists whose songs have been hosted on this site…it is so important that you give them your support by buying their songs or going to their nights – without their productions this site would not function and life would be a little less bright!
I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog- have a fantastic New Year, and remember to keep supporting the artists you read about here...
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