TUNE
Illyus:
Floorplan – Tell No Lies
Whether on holiday or gigging, this tune was everywhere!
Barrientos:
Midland – Final Credits
Unreal song. A really special one, that you can play any time, any place.
ALBUM
Illyus:
A Tribe Called Quest – We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service
I just listened to it recently. The Old Skool lives on.
Barrientos:
Nils Frahm – Tag Eins Tag Zwei
Nils is getting such critical acclaim lately and it’s not wonder why. I just melt away listening to this album.
REMIX
Illyus:
Mighty Dub Katz – Let The Drums Speak
DJ tool all the way. MASSIVE!
Barrientos:
Bob Moses – Like It Or Not (Joris Voorn Remix)
Heard Joris drop this at Awakenings in ADE, and you realize how effective this remix is.
LABEL
Illyus:
Glasgow Underground
Always delivering this year, and never shies away from trying various styles.
Barrientos:
Play It Say It
Only releasing 4 records this year, but each one has made its way into my sets.
BREAKTHROUGH LABEL
Illyus:
West End Communications
A homegrown label making moves.
Barrientos:
Mother Recordings
Not exactly a brand new label, but their releases in 2016 have been awesome,
BEST PRODUCER
Illyus:
Butch
This man can do know wrong. Every record that drops finds its way in my sets.
Barrientos:
Superlover
Brilliant. Love his style, love his music, love his productions!
FESTIVAL
I&B:
Sonar
Great atmosphere all round, day and night.
CONFERENCE
I&B:
ADE
Great people all over the city. really beneficial in regards to knowing more about the music industry.
RADIO SHOW
Illyus:
Detroit Swindle @ Redlight Radio
Really enjoy the taste in music these guys have. Top marks.
Barrientos:
Gilles Peterson Worldwide
No question about this.
RESIDENT DJ
I&B:
Jasper James.
All round good guy.
CLUB
I&B:
Sub Club
This goes without saying. What a place!
BEST EQUIPMENT
Illyus:
Maschine Jam
The possibilities are endless. Such a great tool to just get ideas going.
Barrientos:
Those Roland boutique synths
I need one! Had a play around with them and they’re excellent.
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHT
It had to be releasing two of our biggest every tunes successively… ‘Love You So Much’ on Toolroom Records, then ‘Strings’ on Glasgow Underground. Both these tracks have really helped push us to another level and has spurred us on!
AMBITION FOR 2017…
More tunes… More gigs… big laughs!