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Lynx is hands down one of my favourite producers, and a stand up guy to boot. Having burst on the scene a couple of years back with a plethora of huge tunes that destroyed dance floors worldwide he has since proven he is anything but a flash in the pan. For lack of a better word he is one of the most precise producers in the game. His sub troubling tunes just sound so crisp, with as much attention given to what isn’t there as to what is. The result is often versatile tunes that are equal parts heavy and atmospheric. As a result you will hear them in all kinds of sets, from dark tech to fruity liquid.

This is a promo mix for his new label Detail Recordings. Set up with the aim of showcasing a variety of sounds, and promising to deliver some interesting collaborations between Lynx and other artists from across the musical spectrum. The dubs that are appearing in mixes like this are pure heat, so I can’t wait to see what else he has up his sleeve. His regular vocal partner Kemo also makes an appearance, although mostly just to hype Detail. It might be a touch on the short side, but this mix is a sweet little journey. This one was on high rotate for me as I tripped around Canada.

Stand out tunes for me are Lynx & Malibu – Bangin Arcs, Helios – First Dream (Stray Remix), Lynx’s killer remix of the Alex Reece’s classic Pulp Fiction, Lynx & Sense – For the Rebels, and the first tune released on the Detail Recordings label ‘Keep it Low’.

Lynx – Detail Recordings Promo Mix, May 2010

1. Lynx & Hellrazor – First Winter – Detail Dub
2. Breakage Ft Kemo – Temper – Digital Soundboy
3. Raiden – Danzen – Voodoo
4. Kelpe – Skylla – Ex Aquarium
5. Lynx – Chess Funk – Detail Dub
6. Zero T Vs Dwele – I Think I Love You – Bootleg
7. Lynx & Malibu – Bangin Arcs
8. Helios – First Dream (Stray Remix) – Medschool
9. Lynx & Hellrazor – Silver Glide – Detail Dub
10. Alex Reece – Pulp Fiction (Lynx Remix) – Dub
11. Lynx Ft Sense – For the Rebels – Detail Dub
12. Subterra – Gutter Mouth – Dub
13. Lynx Ft Kemo – Keep it Low – Detail Dub

Don’t sleep, get your hands (& ears) on it right here [right click, save as].

I am about to head off on a big adventure, riding the trails of the North Shore of British Columbia, Canada for the next 5 weeks. The plan is to spend almost every day on my bike, so my updates might be a little sporadic over the coming weeks. If you are interested in what I am up to the best bet is to keep an eye on flickr or follow me on twitter.

To say I am excited about this trip would be a massive understatement.

Great pic of the Inukshuk at Whistler from ecstaticist

I realised a couple of weeks back that I have now been doing the Mix of the Month series for over a year. I am amazed that I have yet to share this mix.

You probably haven’t heard of Snax, but he is a great DJ (and an all round great guy) based out of Wellington right here in New Zealand. You will find him playing everything from tear out gash to the lushest, most beautiful atmospheric beats.

This mix of his is one of my all time favourites of any mix, from any DJ. An emotive blend of classic mid-90’s atmospheric drum and bass, it’s perfect for cold nights, long train journeys, and a little bit of introspection.

Snax – Snaxmospherics

1. Chameleon – Links [Good Looking]
2. PFM – One and Only [Looking Good]
3. Total Science – Algebra [Good Looking]
4. Tayla – Dimensions [Nexus]
5. Big Bud – Pure remix [Good Looking]
6. Big Bud – A Way of Life [Good Looking]
7. Big Bud – Indian Summer [Good Looking]
8. MI5 – Experience [Lucky Spin]
9. Voyager – Hypersleep [R & S]
10. Jodeci – Feenin’ (LTJ Bukem remix) [MCA]
11. Seba & Lotek – Universal Music [Good Looking]

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