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
- Lynx & Hellrazor – First Winter – Detail Dub
- Breakage Ft Kemo – Temper – Digital Soundboy
- Raiden – Danzen – Voodoo
- Kelpe – Skylla – Ex Aquarium
- Lynx – Chess Funk – Detail Dub
- Zero T Vs Dwele – I Think I Love You – Bootleg
- Lynx & Malibu – Bangin Arcs
- Helios – First Dream (Stray Remix) – Medschool
- Lynx & Hellrazor – Silver Glide – Detail Dub
- Alex Reece – Pulp Fiction (Lynx Remix) – Dub
- Lynx Ft Sense – For the Rebels – Detail Dub
- Subterra – Gutter Mouth – Dub
- Lynx Ft Kemo – Keep it Low – Detail Dub
Don’t sleep, get your hands (& ears) on it right here [right click, save as].
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
- Chameleon – Links [Good Looking]
- PFM – One and Only [Looking Good]
- Total Science – Algebra [Good Looking]
- Tayla – Dimensions [Nexus]
- Big Bud – Pure remix [Good Looking]
- Big Bud – A Way of Life [Good Looking]
- Big Bud – Indian Summer [Good Looking]
- MI5 – Experience [Lucky Spin]
- Voyager – Hypersleep [R & S]
- Jodeci – Feenin’ (LTJ Bukem remix) [MCA]
- Seba & Lotek – Universal Music [Good Looking]
Get your Snaxmospherics fix right here [right click, save as]
Roska has blown up big on the UK funky scene apparently. I am still not entirely sure what UK funky is, but I don’t really care because I know this mix is rad. Killer percussion and bad boy rhythms abound on this hour long promo mix for Sonar radio. It incorporates a bit of dubstep, some broken beat, a touch of house, and a whole lot of awesome.
Stand out tracks for me are the opener, a Roska mix of dbridge & Martyn’s beautiful track ‘These Words’, Roska’s own Jackpot (which I could imagine absolutely destroying a club), and the wicked melodic vibe on his tune ‘Tomorrow is Today’. All in all though, a pretty banging party vibe, good for prepping for a big night out, or plowing through some spreadsheets at the office. Don’t take my word for it though, give it a hoon for yourself.
Roska – Sonar Promo Mix 2010
- Martyn & dbridge – These Words (Roska’s Speechless Mix)
- Zinc – Nexx!
- Roska & Jamie George – Love 2 Nite
- Crazy Cousinz – Always Be My Baby
- Roska – Jackpot
- Deadboy – If U Want Me
- Roska – Squark
- Dj Naughty – Firepower
- Roska Ft. Anesha – I Need Love
- Laidback Luke – Step By Step (Roska Edit)
- Roska & Jamie George – Wonderful Day
- Zinc – Blunt Edge
- Geeneus & Dynamite – Get Low (Roska Special)
- Roska – Tomorrow Is Today
- Bingo Players – When I Dip
- Youtam Avni – Coke Bouquet
- Fingaprint – It’s On You
- Brackles – El Gordos
Get hold of Roska’s Sonar Promo Mix 2010 here [right click, save as].
Special mentions this month also go to former mix of the month artists Lenzman & ASC who both put out killer mixes this month that have been on high rotate for me too. Check Lenzman’s Reprise Agency Podcast (featuring the beautiful vocal talents of Riya) for one of the best liquid drum and bass mixes I have heard in a while & ASC’s Club Muse podcast for some awesome 90’s hip hop/experimental/dubstep/140bpm grooves.
Thanks to Nivin for the heads up on the Roska mix.