Posted on December 8, 2022
Darkmavis - Top 10 Picks Of The Year
Crane Club & Ethereal Skies co-founder darkmavis journeys us through his favourite dance releases of the year, gliding through hard trance, techno, drum tracks & hyperpop of course!
1. Bladee & Ecco2k - Crest
A beautiful collaboration album from two of the best in the game, released on YEAR0001
2. DJ Heartstring - 4 The People
Breakthrough stars of the year, the eurodance revival is here to stay!
3. Shygirl - Nymph
Her debut album, showcasing all the sounds that inspire her and that she traverses.
4. VTSS - Circulus Vitiosus
I'm really into the VTSS experimental arc, and showcases her take on altpop with her own vocals on this one.
5. TDJ - TDJ123
Another breakout eurodance revival star, pure trance euphorica. So fresh but so nostalgic. Who we may see in Dublin soon?
6. KH - Looking at Your Pager
Four Tet goes.. hyperpop?
7. FKA Twigs - Caprisongs
Such a good mixtape, unreal collaborations, uses of sampling. Can't wait to see what's next!
8. Hudson Mohawke - Cry Sugar
He does not miss. My fave is the gabber stomper Bicstan!
9. Doubt - Pools
A good friend and an amazing producer, a self-release of his but I have had it on repeat!
10. Asa Nisi Masa - The Stone That Breaks The Hapless Head
An amazing Dublin producer. I really loved this and I can't wait to see what he does next and to see him play!
(BONUS) 11. Nienna - Uncertain
Just released and another local pick! Love the new EP and I can't wait to play it out!!