Although there are far fewer compilations around these days, those vinyl compilations that do get a full release have been elevated: lavish artwork, extensive histories, and sleeve notes all showing off the hard work put into the art of the compilation. Playlists and mixes have become the standard way for DJs to show off the gems that lie in their sets, so these days, there is no need for a commercially produced mixed CD with only the established series such as Fabric, Late Night Tales and DJ Kicks still releasing mix CDs these days.
Although this year, we have produced a compilation! It's been a lot of hard work but '20 Years of Phonica' features exclusive tracks from Paramida & E-Talking, Daniel Avery, Dam Swindle, Dauwd, Nyra, Shy One, Willow, Gene on Earth, Huerta and many more in both vinyl and triple CD.
Alongside the Phonica release, our favourites this year cover many genres. The stunning Gonza Goa comp covers those early tracks soundtracking the beaches of Vagator & Anjuna, proto-trance, Italian house, New Beat and techno combine for an ear-opening collection, everything a compilation should be...
Sadly, Jamie Tiller, co-founder of the excellent Music from Memory label passed away earlier this year but his legacy lives on in the label's consistently brilliant output. Jamie compiled the 10 Year anniversary compilation, newly released just before Christmas and this makes our top releases, alongside the previous Dream Dolphin comp.....Rest in Peace Jamie and Thank you for the music.
Another comp worth mentioning comes from the Don of genre-based collections, Sam Don himself. He follows up his lovers rock covers 'For The Love of You' series with the UK street soul compilation 'Just A Touch'.
Highlights this year A deserving mention goes to Fabric, London's most famous club who have given us yet more excellent compilations this year from celebrated Palestinian DJ Sami Abdulhadi, Ireland's Saoirse, Chaos In The CBD and Helena Hauff!
Check the full list here....
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