2012 belonged to the British. Especially, two blokes who went through a rapid process of acknowledgement and respect around the world - Blawan and Pariah. This is not to shed less light on the others featured in this list, for 2012 offered such a curious mix of development of techno and house into different directions.

Several artists belonging to a wide range of labels had releases which will undoubtedly transcend 2012 and echo on into the future. Some will already be known to most of those who read this, but there are a few that might have just escaped … Continue…

Bobby Womack – Love Is Gonna Lift You Up (Julio Bashmore Remix) (XL Recordings)

While the original is a good track as it is, the remix by Bashmore took it to another level with a darker bassline to compliment the vocals and make it a little more club friendly.

Julio Bashmore – Au Seve (Broadwalk Records)

Yes, this man deserves two spots on the list. Au Seve was definitely a big buzz this summer. It was also the first release on Bashmore’s own label Broadwalk Records, and what a first release. Everybody, and i mean everybody had this track … Continue…