Now well acquainted with the grounds of fame and with a captivating, sing-along anthem in form of Levels to his name, Avicii’s swift rise in acclaim for 2011 has been nothing short of spectacular. As an undeniable star amid modern clubland, Stockholm-bred Tim Bergling, has made some unignorable marks on the industry, setting a new standard of proficiency and talent for synth-driven Progressive House music across the globe. Alongside the successful launch of his well-received monthly podcast and label by the name ‘Le7els’, have added to such landmark releases as Fade Into Darkness, Blessed, Sweet Dreams, Sunshine, the remix of Drowning and a highly anticipated, forthcoming collaboration with young Dutch talent Nicky Romero.

Now teaming up with the rising Aussie double-team of Miriam and Olivia, better known as Nervo, for another synth-tinged club and festival gem of anthemic proportions, the rise of our fellow Swedish 22 year old prodigy continues to show no signs of slowing down. Unfolding the diverse voices of the twin songwriters and Avicii’s well-crafted thumping kicks to complement a set of enchanting synth-filled leads, You’re Gonna Love Again is set to be one of 2012’s larger outings. More info on this as we get it.

0:00 – Avicii feat. Nervo – You’re Gonna Love Again
4:40 – Arty & Mat Zo – Mozart

http://www.beatmyday.com/2012/01/11/preview-nervo-youre-gonna-love-again/

/Anton & Dan Carter

As we flash back upon the fruitful 12 months of Electronic Dance Music in 2011, the reaching to the larger masses, pioneered by the likes of David Guetta, Tiësto and more, numerous internationally renowned festivals and an abundance of immensely talented youngsters have all planted the music genre as a permanent force in clubbing across the globe and caught the attention of countless million fans from all around the world. In an era where DJ’s are regarded as rockstars and sell out spacious venue’s with the utmost ease, Electronic Dance Music has seen 2011 become its most triumphant year to date. And considering what clubland has lined up for 2012, I’d say we’re approaching another successful year for Dance music.

And what better way to ring in the new year than with a number of well-crafted mixtapes that comprise hotly tipped offerings released in 2011. Featuring a carefully prepared and distinct, 3 hour-long mixtape from Sweden’s rising duo Don Palm, a four hour mix from Sulocki as well as mixes from Swanky Tunes, Hard Rock Sofa, Lifelike, Hardwell, Those Usual Suspects and Alexander Galoski, this compilation of mixtapes is worthy checking out in case you’re in the look-out for a throbbing and well-mixed mix for New Year’s, or just in the search for vibrant club music mixes in general.

Don Palm

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Tracklist:

01. Fatboy Slim – Right Here, Right Now [Skint] w/ Alesso – Nillionaire [Refune] (Don Palm Intro Edit)
02. Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa – Phantom [One More Tune]
03. Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone [Phazing]
04. Hard Rock Sofa & St. Brothers – Blow Up (Thomas Gold vs. Axwell Remix) [Axtone]
05. Kaskade feat. Rebecka & Fiona – Turn It Down (Deniz Koyu Remix) [Ultra]
06. Porter Robinson – Unison (Knife Party Remix vs. Original Mix) [Owsla]
07. Skylar Grey – Invisible (Dirty South Remix) [Interscope]
08. Martin Solveig feat. Kele – Ready 2 Go (Hardwell Remix) [Mixture] w/ Benny Benassi feat. Chris Brown – Beautiful People [Ultra]
09. David Guetta feat. Sia – Titanium (Alesso Remix) [F*** Me I'm Famous]
10. Martin Solveig & Dragonette – Hello (Edit) [Mixture] w/ Hard Rock Sofa & St. Brothers – Myth (Disfunktion Remix) [PinkStar] (Johan Wedel Toolbox Edit vs. Don Palm Bootleg)
11. Fredrik Nyberg – Breaking Up (Don Palm Remix) [Ministry Of Sound]
12. Knife Party – Tourniquet [AEI]
13. Hard Rock Sofa – True Emotion [Spinnin] w/ Pendulum – The Island (Steve Angello, AN21 & Max Vangeli Remix) [Size / One More Tune]
14. Arty – Kate [Anjunabeats] w/ Fragma – Toca’s Miracle (Acappella) [Positiva] (Don Palm Bootleg)
15. Skrillex – Rock ‘n’ Roll (Will Take You To The Mountain) [Big Beat]
16. Deniz Koyu – Hertz [Flamingo] w/ Bingo Players – Cry (Just A Little) [Hysteria]- Don Palm Bootleg
17. Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party – Antidote [EMI] w/ Technotronic – Pump Up The Jam (Acappella) [ARS] (Don Palm Bootleg)
18. Tommy Trash – The End [Downright]
19. David Guetta & Afrojack – Lunar [EMI]
20. Coldplay vs. Swedish House Mafia – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall [Parlophone]
21. James Blunt – Dangerous (Deniz Koyu & Johan Wedel Remix) [Atlantic]
22. Benny Bennasi feat. Gary Go – Cinema (Laidback Luke Remix vs. Skrillex Remix) [Ultra] (Don Palm Bootleg)
23. Tiësto & Hardwell – Zero 76 [Musical Freedom]
24. Michael Calfan – Resurrection (Axwell’s Recut Club Version) [Axtone] w/ Chris Lake – Sundown [Ultra] (Dean Divine vs. Don Palm Re-Touch)
25. Albin Myers feat. St. James – There 4 You (Don Palm & Johan Wedel Remix) [PinkStar]
26. Third Party – Duel [Size]
27. Deniz Koyu – Tung! [Flamingo] w/ John Dahlback – Blink (Acappella) [Cr2] (Don Palm Mashup)
28. Axwell – Heart Is King [Axtone] w/ Daft Punk – Aerodynamic [Virgin] (Don Palm Bootleg)
29. Swanky Tunes – Oh Yeah [Spinnin]
30. Disfunktion feat. Max C – In The Sunshine (Don Palm & Johan Wedel Remix) [PinkStar]
31. Martin Solveig & Dragonette feat. Idoling!!! – Big In Japan (Les Bros Remix) [Mixture]
32. Avicii – Levels [LE7ELS / Universal]
33. Veronica Maggio – Jag Kommer (Don Palm Bootleg) [White Label]
34. Nadia Ali, Alex Kenji & Starkillers – Pressure (Alesso Remix) [Spinnin] w/ Coldplay – Fix You [EMI] (East & Young Mashup)

Hardwell

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Note: First track – Hardwell – Spaceman (Forthcoming on Revealed]

Tracklist:

01. Hardwell – Encoded [Revealed]
02. Jake Shanahan & Sebastien Lintz – Passion (Hardwell Edit) [Revealed]
03. Martin Solveig feat. Kele – Ready 2 Go (Hardwell Remix) [Mixture]
04. Tiësto feat. BT – Love Comes Again (Hardwell 2011 Rework) [Magik Muzik]
05. Hardwell – The World [Revealed]
06. Hardwell & Nicky Romero – Beta [Spinnin]
07. Adrian Lux feat. Rebecca & Fiona – Boy (Hardwell Remix) [Ultra]
08. Hardwell – Cobra [Revealed]
09. DJ Fresh feat. Sian Evans – Louder (Hardwell Remix) [Spinnin / Ministry Of Sound]
10. Hardwell & JoeySuki – Munster [Revealed]
11. Avicii – Levels (Hardwell Bootleg) [White Label]
12. Tiësto & Hardwell – Zero 76 [Musical Freedom]

Sulocki

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Tracklist:

01. EDX – Embrace [Toolroom]
02. Shato & Paul Rockseek – Wonderfooled (Duderstadt Remix) [Tool Trance]
03. Diddy, Dirty Money feat. Skylar Grey – Coming Home (Dirty South Remix) [Interscope]
04. Adrian Lux feat. The Good Natured – Alive (Albin Myers Remix) [Ultra]
05. David Guetta feat. Usher – Without You [EMI]
06. The Wombats – Techno Fan (Afrojack Remix) [One More Tune]
07. Dúné – Heiress of Valentina (Alesso Remix) [Nero]
08. Above & Beyond – Sun & Moon [Anjunbeats]
09. Coldplay vs. Swedish House Mafia – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall [Parlaphone]
10. Coldplay – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Avicii’s ‘Tour’ Mix) [White Label]
11. Dinka – Reach For Me (Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman Remix) [Pinkstar]
12. Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso – Calling (Instrumental Mix) [Refune]
13. Avicii – Levels [LE7ELS / Universal]
14. John de Sohn feat. Andreas Moe – Long Time [Sony]
15. Fedde Le Grand & Patric La Funk – Autosave [Flamingo]
16. David Guetta & Avicii – Sunshine [EMI] w/ Laidback Luke feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn – Till Tonight (Acappella) [Mixmash]
17. Sneaky Sound System – Big (John Dahlbäck Remix) [Modular]
18. Cody Simpson – On My Mind (Pierce Fulton Remix) [White Label]
19. Arty & Mat Zo – Rebound [Anjunabeats]
20. Armin van Buuren feat. Laura V – Drowning (Avicii Remix) [Armada]
21. Tom Hangs feat. Shermanology – Blessed (Avicii Edit) [Spinnin]
22. Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris – We Found Love (Chuckie Remix) [Ultra]
23. Avicii – Fade Into Darkness [LE7ELS]
24. DEVolution feat. Amy Pearson – Good Love (Alesso Remix) [One More tune]
25. Mord Fustang – Milky Way [Plasmapool]
26. Alex Lamb feat. Christina Skaar – Freedom [TopDJ]
27. LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & Goon Rock - Party Rock Anthem [Interscope]
28. Frederic van Hooft & NAG – Rawd [White Label] w/ Shakedown – At Night (Acappella) [Panorama]
29. Nause – Made Of [Mutants]
30. Alaa feat. Hedvig – Keep Believing [TopDJ]
31. Fadi – Ticket To The Sky [Mixmash]
32. David Guetta feat. Sia – Titanium [EMI]
33. Avicii – Nothing Without You (Instrumental Mix) [White Label] w/ Adele – Rolling In The Deep (Acappella) [XL]
34. Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger (Jaykewone Remix) [White Label]
35. Bjornberg – Absolut [Zouk]
36. Mat Zo – Superman [Anjunabeats]
37. Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji – Pressure (Alesso Remix) [Spinnin]
38. Veronica Maggio – Jag Kommer (Don Palm Bootleg) [White Label]
39. Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer – Give Me Everything [Polo Grounds]
40. Alex Lamb feat. Easton Davis – So Good [TopDJ]
41. Daft Punk – Derezzed (Avicii Remix) [Walt Disney]
42. Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone [Phazing]
43. Steve Forte Rio feat. Lindsey Ray – Slumber [Musical Freedom]
44. Arty – Kate [Anjunabeats]
45. Luné – Girls With Bangs (Tiësto Remix) [Musical Freedom]
46. Rob & Jack feat. Emil Hemming – All My Love (Frederik van Hooft Remix) [We Recommend]
47. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – Save The World [EMI]
48. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – Save The World (Alesso Remix) [EMI]
49. Calvin Harris – Feel So Close [Sony]
50. Eric Prydz feat. Jan Burton – Niton (The Reason) [Ministry Of Sound]
51. Matisse & Sadko – Hi Scandinavia! [Zouk]
52. Michael Cassette – Through The Windows (Marcus Maison Remix) [Anjunadeep]

Those Usual Suspects

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Tracklist:

01. Skrillex – Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites (Kaskade Remix) [Big Beat]
02. Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone (Arty Remix) [Phazing]
03. Adele – Set Fire to The Rain (Thomas Gold Remix) [XL]
04. Green Velvet – Flash (Nicky Romero Remix) [Relief]
05. Axwell – Heart is King [Axtone]
06. Michael Woods – Bullet [Diffused]
07. Arno Cost – Lise [Refune] w/ Ministers De La Funk – Believe [Subliminal] (Dirty South Edit)
08. Strange Talk – Sexual Lifestyle (Those Usual Suspects ‘Partouze’ Mix) [White Label]
09. Diddy Dirty Money feat. Skylar Grey – Coming Home (Dirty South Remix) [Interscope]
10. Tiesto & Marcel Woods – Don’t Ditch [Musical Freedom] w/ Dirty South & Thomas Gold feat. Kate Elsworth – Alive [Phazing]
11. Dirty South & Thomas Gold feat. Kate Elsworth – Alive [Phazing] (Dirty South & Thomas Gold Edit)
12. Coldplay – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Avicii’s ‘Tour’ Mix) [White Label]
13. David Guetta & Afrojack – Lunar [EMI]
14. Avicii – Levels [LE7ELS]
15. Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso – Calling (Instrumental Mix) [Refune]
16. Those Usual Suspects feat. Jay Sebag – Give It To Me (Whelan & Di Scala Mix) [Onelove]
17. Kaskade with Rebecca & Fiona – Turn It Down [Ultra]
18. Nadia Ali, Alex Kenji & Starkillers – Pressure (Alesso Remix) [Spinnin]
19. Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone [Phazing]

Swanky Tunes

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Tracklist:

01. Swanky Tunes feat. Mr. V.I. – Together [Mixmash]
02. Swanky Tunes – XOXO [Spinnin]
03. Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa – United [Size]
04. Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa – Phantom [One More Tune]
05. Kaskade feat. Mindy Gledhill – Eyes (Swanky Tunes Remix) [Ultra]
06. Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa – Feedback [Spinnin]
07. Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa – I Wanna Be Your Dog [Doorn]
08. Swanky Tunes – Their Law [Spinnin]
09. Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa – Thank You [Cr2]
10. Tiësto – Maximal Crazy (R3hab & Swanky Tunes Remix) [Musical Freedom]
11. R3hab & Swanky Tunes feat. Max C – Sending My Love [Wall]
12. Swanky Tunes – Oh Yeah [Spinnin]
13. Dada Life – Happy Violence (Swanky Tunes Remix) [So Much Dada]
14. Swanky Tunes – Avalon [Refune]

Hard Rock Sofa

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Tracklist:

Lifelike

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Tracklist:

01. Empire Of The Sun – Standing On The Shore (Lifelike Remix) [EMI]
02. La Roux – In For The Kill (Lifelike Remix) [Polydor / Kitsuné]
03. Supermal – Bigger Than Big (Lifelike Remix) [Universal]
04. Treasure Fingers – Cross The Dancefloor (Lifelike Remix) [Fool's Gold]
05. Moby – Mistake (Lifelike Remix) [Little Idiot / Mute]
06. Visitor – Coming Home (Lifelike Remix) [Vulture]
07. The Presets – This Boy’s In Love (Lifelike Remix) [Modular]
08. Does It Offend You, Yeah? – Epic Last Song (Lifelike Remix) [Virgin]
09. Chromeo – Needy Girl (Lifelike Remix) [Atlantic /Back Yard]
10. Sia – Day Too Soon (Lifelike Remix) [EMI / Monkey Puzzle]
11. Jam Xpress feat. DD – Gotcha Feelin (Lifelike Remix) [Universal / Xelon]
12. The Shapeshifters – Pusher (Lifelike Remix) [Positiva]
13. Vicarious Bliss – Theme From Vicarious Bliss (Lifelike Remix) [Ed Banger]

Aleksandar Galoski

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Our re-cap of 2011 will be posted in very early January.

/Jesper & Anton

Comfortably poised as one of Holland’s most prolific Electronic artists to date, Fedde Le Grand has remained well and truly at large where House music is concerned. With an arsenal of well-received bangers and that insatiable chart-topper that stole the hearts of clubbers across the globe back in 2006, his Flamingo Recordings imprint continues to source wave after wave of well-bred international Dance music. Already established as key players on the international circuit, Sweden’s Johan Wedel and German producer Deniz Koyu, donning a noteworthy amount of steam to this forthcoming Flamingo release, have seen a truly positive influx of attention from the international House scene, using their hard-hitting remode of James Blunt’s Dangerous as a positive nod towards the diverse potential of their collaborative efforts as Europe’s latest promising House explosion.

But never one to disappoint in the face of musical development, Fedde returns alongside essential new blood Deniz Koyu and Johan Wedel for some serious action for 2012. In a tough yet melodic outing of rising Progressive House and chugging synth leads, the European trio find themselves well and truly in their element with an intense take on a genre that Le Grand has not only mastered, but set the standard to an all-time-high for. In a promising tip to the rising Swedish and German appendages of this latest banger for Flamingo Recordings, an injection of fresh talent doesn’t seem to have hurt Fedde in his quest to take dance floors across the globe by storm. At this rate, the task will be an easy one for Holland’s dynamically convergent Housemaster.

‘New Day’ is set for release late January or early February via Flamingo.

Words by Dan Carter

Radio RIP

Where some British artists have made incredibly positive noise on the international scene this year, Tim Mason has overtaken all competition with one stiff blow. Having donned one of the summer’s most sought after anthems The Moment to Size Records, his renowned studio magic has been legitimised with a global romp of some of the finest clubs on offer, packing the same heat as his early anthem for Steve Angello since it’s release back in March. Add further remix duties for David Guetta, Lucid, Pnau and Nadia Ali, 2011 has forged something of a dynamic following for the latest Electronic Dance music master to emerge from Brighton.

Rich in rising melodies and atmospheric chords from the outset, Mason’s second coming for Size Records matches the relentless energy of his Miami Winter Music Conference stormer with little hesitation. Mustering all his force for another banger fit for both the club floor and the vivacious energy of a packed out festival crowd, Anima further asserts the British producer’s hold on global Dance music with an anthem set to champion Size Records and its extending musical empire.

Words by Dan Carter

Tim Mason – Anima [Size Records] – Beatport Link

Appointed one of 2011’s essential break-throughs according to the powerhouse that is Tiësto, Ken Loi has proven to be a producer worthy keeping an extra close watch upon as we steadily approach the welcoming of another new year. Kicking things off in 2011 with the very official and heavy-stepping remix for Kaskade and Tiësto’s Only You, Ken Loi’s year of 2012 seems to be starting in an as evenly impressive manner as Loi previews his new effort with vocals from Miami-based Zashanell, whom is known for doing the vocal duty for GTA’s U&I release on Mixmash. Embracing a tad more peaceful sound as opposed to his harder opening of 2011, All It Takes is embellished by the captivating voice of Zashanell to hover softly atop the progressive, delightful piano tones and some bumpy drum combinations.

‘All It Takes’ is out in early 2012.

/Anton

Adding to Italy’s already prominent name for heavy-footed club music, recently rebranded House stallion TradeLove follows up the popular Pum Back for LoudBit and previously well-received offerings for Spinnin Records with a warming Tech remodel of Richard Dinsdale’s Artic Circle. Now hailed as the leader of Britain’s new-school Tech House entourage and with firm support coming in from Toolroom Records for 2011, his LoudBit offering beckoned an injection of European flavour that his Italian peer turned label mate has become somewhat synonymous with over the years. Rife with skanking riffs and operatic leads, Dinsdale’s original is given the same magical touch as previous club favourite ‘Rock The Casbah’ to deliver an exotic flare to the realms of Tech House.

‘Artic Circle’ is out now on LoudBit Records.

Words by Dan Carter

Richard Dinsdale – Artic Circle (Tradelove Remix) [LoudBit Records] – Beatport Link

Following a year of iconic success for the Swedish superstar who’s been seen establishing himself as a prominent label head of his own Axtone Records and an essential third of the successful trio Swedish House Mafia, Axwell has further thrived from the positive vibes surrounding his reputation of being a favourite amongst House music fans across the globe. Coming out with the acclaimed and eagerly-awaited Heart Is King in April, two well-received remixes of Blow Up and One Look as well as Save The World and Antidote under his, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso’s still rapidly ascending Swedish House Mafia moniker, Axwell has fortified himself as one of the key players in 2011.

With another successful year closing in, Ax rounds this year off with a high-quality video and audio live stream from the DJ-favourited Sunburn Festival in Goa, India.

Axwell

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Axwell’s set starts at 3h57min

Tracklist:

01. Axwell – Heart Is King [Axtone] w/ Green Velvet – Flash (Nicky Romero Remix) [Relief] w/ R.E.M – Losing My Religion (Acappella) [WEA] w/ Ferry Corsten – Punk (Arty ‘Rock-N-Rolla’ Remix) [Flashover]
02. Thomas Gold – Marsch Marsch (2011 Rework) [Toolroom]
03. Henrik B feat. Rudy – Leave A Light On (ID Remix) [Axtone]
04. Avicii – Levels [LE7ELS / Universal] w/ Deniz Koyu – Hydra [Joia] w/ Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso – Calling (Instrumental Mix) [Refune]
05. Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso – Calling (Instrumental Mix) [Refune]
06. Michael Calfan – Resurrection (Axwell’s Recut Club Version) [Axtone] w/ Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso feat. Michael Feiner – Together (Acappella) [Axtone] w/ Tim Mason – The Moment [Size]
07. Feenixpawl & Ivan Gough feat. Georgi Kay – In My Mind [Axtone]
08. Deniz Koyu – Tung! [Flamingo] w/ Calvin Harris – Feel So Close [Sony]
09. Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa – Phantom [One More Tune] w/ Energy 52 – Café del Mar (Michael Woods ‘Out Of Office’ Remix) [Ultra]
10. Cassius – I Love You So [Ed Banger] w/ Michael Woods – Bullet [Diffused] w/ Nero – Promises (Calvin Harris Remix) [MTA]
11. Pendulum – The Island (Steve Angello, AN21 & Max Vangeli Remix) [Size / One More Tune] w/ R3hab & Swanky Tunes feat. Max C – Sending My Love [Wall]
12. Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone [Phazing] w/ Swedish House Mafia vs. Tinie Tempah – Miami 2 Ibiza [Virgin]
13. Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party – Antidote (Vocal Mix) [EMI]
14. Tommy Trash – The End [Downright] w/ Florence and The Machine – You’ve Got The Love (Mark Knight Remix) [Toolroom] w/ Swedish House Mafia – One [Virgin]
15. Axwell feat. Errol Reid – Nothing But Love (Remode Mix) [Axtone] w/ Arty – Around The World [Anjunabeats]
16. Diddy, Dirty Money feat. Skylar Grey – Coming Home (Dirty South Remix) [Interscope] w/ Daft Punk – Aerodynamic [Virgin] w/ Hard Rock Sofa – Quasar [Axtone]
17. TV Rock feat. Rudy – In The Air (Axwell Remix) [Axtone] w/ Mat Zo – Superman [Anjunabeats]
18. Nadia Ali, Alex Kenji & Starkillers – Pressure (Alesso Remix) [Spinnin] w/ Coldplay – Fix You [EMI]
19. Funkerman feat. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Otherside 2010 [White Label] w/ Red Hot Chili Peppers – Otherside (Third Party Remix) [One More Tune]
20. Lady Gaga – Judas (Thomas Gold Remix) [Interscope]
21. Coldplay vs. Swedish House Mafia – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall [Parlophone]
22. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – Save The World (Original Mix vs. Knife Party Remix) [EMI]
23. The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition (Axwell & Dirty South Remix) [Infectious]
24. Adrian Lux – Teenage Crime (Axwell & Henrik B Remode) [Axtone]
25. Daft Punk – One More Time [Virgin] w/ Daft Punk – One More Time (Laidback Luke ‘Be More Time’ Edit)
26. Green Velvet – Flash (Nicky Romero Remix) [Relief] w/ Carl Louis & Martin Danielle – The Message [Rising] w/ Axwell & Dirty South feat. Rudy – Open Your Heart (Acappella) [Axtone]
27. Sander van Doorn – Reach Out [Doorn] w/ Steve Angello, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso & Laidback Luke feat. Deborah Cox – Leave The World Behind [Axtone]
28. Steve Angello & Laidback Luke vs. Robin S – Be vs. Show Me Love [Ministry Of Sound] w/ Steve Angello – Knas [Size] w/ Axwell feat. Max C – I Found U [Axtone] (Encore)

Michael Woods

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Michael Woods’ set starts at 5h15min20sec

Tracklist:

01. Michael Woods – ID [White Label]
02. Chuckie – Who Is Ready To Jump [Big Beat / Cr2]
03. Michael Woods – Warrior [White Label]
04. Example – Changed The Way You Kissed Me [Ministry Of Sound]
05. Michael Woods – Nitro [Toolroom] w/ Daft Punk – Around The World (Acappella) [Virgin]
06. Fedde Le Grand – Metrum [Toolroom] w/ Red Hot Chili Peppers – Otherside [Warner]
07. Michael Woods – No Access [Diffused] w/ Jean Jacques Smoothie – 2 People (Acappella) [Echo] w/ Fatboy Slim – Star 69 (What The Fuck) (Acappella) [Skint]
08. Michael Woods – Dynamik [Mau5trap] w/ Robin S – Show Me Love (Acappella) [Champion]
09. Avicii – Levels (Hardwell Bootleg) [White Label]
10. Michael Woods – Full Access [Fly Eye]
11. Andrew Bennett & Strobe – Wimp [White Label]
12. Michael Woods feat. Duvall – Last Day On Earth [Diffused]
13. Michael Woods – First Aid [Diffused] w/ Deadmau5 & Kaskade – Move For Me [Ultra]

/Anton & Jesper

With a vocal duty from America-born, Australia-based singer-songwriter Erik Hecht and enchanting instrumentals on behalf of Dirty South and up-and-coming trio Those Usual Suspects, Walking Alone has become one of the best received anthem of the fourth quarter of 2011. Officially premiered as the ”Essential New Tune” in the Swedish House Mafia sit-in on the Essential Selection, this Phazing Records release has, since day one, caught the affection of electronic dance music heads from all around the world with Hecht’s pleasant and sing-along friendly vocals, its uniquely knitted intro and a significant dose of sweepy and catchy synth lines, accompanied by well-crafted baselines.

2011 is drawing to an end and another 12 months are about to arise. Considering the release of Dirty South, Thomas Gold and Kate Elsworth’s follow-up to Alive, titled Eyes Wide Open, is set to release in early 2012, it’s safe the safe 2012 is set to become another triumphant year for camp Phazing. And as the sought-after acappella for ‘Walking Alone’ is now out to download for free, you can expect nothing short of a spectacular remix and mash-up frenzy with this one involved in near future.

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Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone (Original Mix)

/Anton

Chuckie’s Dirty Dutch Records, run by those in charge of Cr2 Records, has had a remarkable year, to say the least. With a total of three extensive compilations out this year and with label honcho DJ Chuckie securing a bright future for Dirty Dutch, this week’s edition of Cr2’s radio show features a sought-after flash-back on 2011’s music outlet as far as Dirty Dutch Records are concerned. For our own feature this week, we’ve come up with three recently released and well-produced tracks – Bingo Players’ Mode, ThreeSixty and Chris Special’s Kontakt and Arty and Mat Zo’s Mozart, all of which should be seeing way more time in the limelight.

Also included is a guest mix from the Los Angeles-based DJ and production duo Cold Blank, who present us with their own, official interpretation on ‘What Happens In Vegas’, the wobbly Les Bros remix of Big In Japan and much more.

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Tracklist:

01. Chuckie & Gregori Klosman – Mutfakta [Dirty Dutch]
02. Myback – Trigger [Dirty Dutch]
03. Simon Gain & Joey Seminara – Booster [Dirty Dutch]
04. Josh Newson & Jay Ronko – Zumo [Dirty Dutch]
05. Gregori Klosman – Low Battery [Dirty Dutch]
06. Shermanology – Hey You (Groovenatics Remix) [Dirty Dutch]
07. Glowinthedark – Maskara [Dirty Dutch]
08. Firebeatz – Had It [Dirty Dutch]
09. DJ Obek feat. Ambush – Craissy (Chuckie & Albert Neve Countdown Dub Mix) [Dirty Dutch]
10. Jay Adams  - Energy [Dirty Dutch]

Beat My Day Guest Mix

11. Bingo Players – Mode [Hysteria]
12. ThreeSixty & Chris Special - Kontakt [Funk Farm]
13. Arty & Mat Zo – Mozart [Anjunabeats]

14. Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa – Steam Gun [Dirty Dutch]
15. Chuckie & Hardwell feat. Ambush – Move It 2 The Drum (Tech Mix) [Dirty Dutch]
16. Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano – Pondo (Chuckie & Silvio Ecomo Mix) [Dirty Dutch]
17. Chuckie & Mastiksoul feat. Tok – Body Move [Dirty Dutch]
18. The Saturdays – Notorious (Chuckie Remix) [Dirty Dutch]
19. Sgt Slick – The Bass Kicks Like This (Angger Dimas vs. Chuckie Mix) [Dirty Dutch]
20. Shelco Garcia - La Violadora [White Label]

Cold Blank Guest Mix

/Jesper & Anton

There is no denying the stronghold Tiësto has on global Dance music. As a blazing beacon of first-rate contributions to global Dance music, his watchful gaze over the realms of his craft has seen him remain increasingly relevant across the entirety of his seventeen-year recording career. Packing out Privilege Ibiza with crowds 10,000 strong on a weekly basis, while his contributions to the soundtrack of this year’s Mission Impossible sequel suggests that it is more than just the globes ecstatic clubbers that are paying attention. Even the most bitter of rivals could not deny that as far as consistent contribution and ecstatic fandom are concerned, Tiësto comes second to none.

Unrecognisable in sound compared with the original Dance icon that set ablaze the Olympic Games in Athens back in 2004 with a euphoric display of athletic Trance wizardry, Tiësto’s early Christmas present carry’s on his more recent grasp on the Housier side of affairs. For this soulful vocal explosion of emotive builds and hard-hitting synthesisers, Tiësto attempts bridges the gap between traditional and Progressive House, using the emotional charged vocals of Anastacia to bring the remnants of House’s heyday to his up-in-the-air onslaught of conceptual club floor chivalry. While sure to be sour milk to those still reeling in the memories of his Trance-orientated heyday, What Can We Do (A Deeper Love) attempts to bring a genuine sense of progression to the table and while not bragging the life changing afterthoughts of his previous work, it is a sure indicator that there is some steam left in the original Dutch super producer.

Where Tiësto attempts to bridge this pivotal gap, renowned British duo Third Party plunge deep into the energetic Progressive House vibes that have established them as firm favourites for the likes of Size Records following beloved releases Duel and ‘Release’. With some of the globes biggest festivals under their belt and an appearance alongside Swedish House Mafia for their Masquerade Motel residency at Pacha Ibiza, Third Party leave 2011 as one of Britain’s most hotly anticipated House assets. Their take on ‘What Can We Do (A Deeper Love)’, then, commits to the Progressive vibes hinted within Tiësto’s original, dealing in bigger builds and constructive melodic play to deliver an incredibly promising nod to the future for this bright rising House force on the apex of what could be an essential leap into the limelight for 2012.

‘What Can We Do (A Deeper Love)’ is out now worldwide, following a territory restricted release through Google Music last month, via Musical Freedom along with the remix from Third Party (now available in full quality).

Words by Dan Carter

Tiësto – What Can We Do (A Deeper Love) (Incl. Third Party Remix) [Musical Freedom] – iTunes Link
Spotify Link

Original Mix – official video

Third Party Remix

Having seen his unique, progressive sound grace the likes of Deadmau5′ Strobe and Calvin Harris’ Feel So Close for acclaim amongst such pioneers as Martin Solveig and others, Eden Anderson, better known as Special Features, returns to release his official take on Dada Life’s Happy Violence, which just went victorious out of the recent remix contest hosted by the Swede’s themselves. Reminiscent of his aforementioned offerings in its playful and melodious appeal, the London producer gives the original’s rather hard-lined track a full-blown remix work to emerge as another trademark for the one producer we deem to be blowing up in 2012. Using the near to cacophonic sounding vocal on behalf of Johanna Berglund, known for being a part of the Swedish pop quartet Le Kid, to his utmost advantage, Anderson’s ground-breaking production qualities are screened in the best of ways yet again as another ravishing blend of playful synth chords and infectious baselines comes to light.

The Special Features remix of ‘Happy Violence’ is out now via So Much Dada.

Dada Life – Happy Violence (Special Features Remix) [So Much Dada] – Beatport Link

/Anton

As the year of 2011 draws to an end and building excitement and anticipation for what’s to go down over the next 12 months, Torondo based Mark Mendes combines forces with fellow Montreal duo Paris & Simo for 2011’s last release from Starter Records. And as the track title would suggest, this collaborative effort from three talented Canadians showcases a graceful charisma in its summerish synth filled lead and a certain powerfulness in its complementary bottom layers that, combined, make for Aura to be an optimal emittance of euphoria. Although things were left quite uncertain in terms of Mendes’ release of Telos and the take on Someone Like You with Thomas Gold earlier this Fall, the Starter Records label head wanders a tad out of his ”techy” comfort zone to team up with the Canada duo known by their recent appearances on Musical Freedom and Revealed for the six minutes of pure progressive house bliss that are Aura and to finish the year off in glamour.

Mark Mendes, Paris & Simo – Aura [Starter Records] – Beatport Link

/Anton