16 Dec post

2011 ROUND UP – TIMBER’S YEAR

Well what can I say, another year has almost drawn to a close and with it 12 months of amazing music. We’ve had high’s and low’s, thrill’s and spills, but none the less it’s been a hell of a year…

This is the year that we saw a post hardcore front man become the crown prince of dubstep, we lost some of music’s brightest stars (RIP DJ Mehdi, Gill Scott-Heron & the original don Mr. Jimmy Saville) and bass music rocketed into the collective conscious of the nation as both DJ Fresh & Nero secured the covered #1 spot.
Steve Angelo got caught miming, Justin Biebers balls dropped, Korn came out of retirement and Pete tong had to get a restraining order placed on Shara Nelson of Massive Attack after she claimed to be his secret wife…

2011 was an interesting year for me personally also, it saw the start of another musical adventure in the way of joining the Superfy Family which through many influences saw me say goodbye to Drum & Bass and embrace a wider spectrum of music in my club sets that showcases the very best in UK Bass.
With 2012 fast approaching, and my label, Mugen Audio Recordings due to release it’s first ever track in the new year, I can only hope that next year bring as much excitement and change as the last.

So in no particular order here are some of my highlights from the year that was, and those to watch for the year to come…

Deadboy – Wish U Were Here [Numbers]

Spectr – Dance 4 Me [RKS]

Arkist + Kidkut – One Year Later [Hot Flush]

Damu – L.O.V.E [Keysound]

Star Slinger – Elizabeth Fraser (Cocteau Twins Rework) [White]

Mosca – Bax [Numbers]

Joe Goddard Feat. Valentina – Gabriel (Seiji Remix) [Greco-Roman]

Scuba – Never [Hot Flush]

Rustie – Surph [Warp Records]

Bwana – Baby, Let Me Finish [White]

Dusty Kid – Chentu Mizas [Boxer Recordings]

Wishing everyone a happy, safe and enjoyable Christmas + New Year.

Stay Safe!

Timber x