We may just have the sexiest shit of 2013 right here and it just so happens to be a One Direction cover… and I’m okay with that. Vicktor Taiwò runs soul circles around these One Direction lyrics and tops it off nice with a little hypnotic vocal distortion – love it, when done right. I should really make up a mix of One Direction spin-offs, that’d be one sexy mix.
God Pierce really pulls the magic from Paul Meany’s voice. This Mutemath remix has all the bells & whistles you usually find in a Pierce Fulton bit, electro-weirdness & all, but these Mutemath vocals really top it off best. Love a song that makes you reflect (I should make a mix of them all, someone please remind me).
I, Aeronaut is a pleasant change of pace from all the disco-electro we’ve been raving about lately. ‘Everything’ is a no frills, downtempo relaxation, but carries a calm, emotional melody to keep your attention. Once again, however, some vocals may have done another instrumental track some good (easier said than done, though).
We’re finally getting our favorite musicians of 2012 out there. Remixes & heavy sampling have made up most of the other best music of 2012, but the rest of these are all originals (at least for the most part).
I also decided to change it from 2012’s best musicians to the most promising. They may be our favorite musicians of 2012, but they’re probably all new to you – except Frank, Madeon & Miike maybe.
Also remember, not every one of these may be your favorite style, but you’ll definitely find a few you’ll enjoy for a good while.