Work, play, and travel have been in full effect this August. Between finishing my summer stint in the northern rockies, riding trains and driving roundtrip across the country (Missoula, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago), catching some beach-time and hitting a music festival, it seems that once again time has slipped away into the depths of... time. But despair not, because I can remember a few of the puzzle-pieces that made August so supremely worthwhile. Without further ado, here is my list of Augustly essentials.
Hailed by Pete Tong as the breakthrough DJ of the year, Maya Jane Coles has earned the respect of many by producing and remixing some of the top tracks of the year as she charted her way through the summer. This mix is two hours of Maya Jane Coles' essential selections, which means it's tech-house with a future-classic vibe.
Reverberating dreamlike vocals carry an echo through a world of embellishments and emotional swells. When the kick drops away what's left is a promise to "try, and I'll see what I've become." As a wisp of reverb falls back on itself a square-wave determinedly drives the mood forward towards higher ground... Check out the video of the original mix, too.
There's a party going on...
Bringing this list full circle is the Bristol-based producer Arkist, of whom I'm looking forward to hearing more...
