Tune
Stimming – 22 Degree Halo (Diynamic)
A genuinely different kind of techno.
Album
Dorisburg – Irrbloss (Hivern Discs)
The album I have listened to the most this year. A unique soundworld.
Remix
Between Ourselves – Content Aware Scale (Aera Remix) (Republik Music)
I have enjoyed everything I have heard by Aera. This remix is a tour de force, he is in total control of the process.
Best label
Innervisions
What can I say. Always quality, always evolving. An example for us all.
Best breakthrough label
Cin Cin
An exciting year for this new label. And that’s not just bias because I’m on it!
Best Producer
Roman Flügel
I have so much respect for Roman Flügel. A master of his craft. The new album is wonderful.
Festival
AVA Festival
AVA have brought something fresh and exciting to the table in Belfast for two years now. Great job guys.
Music Conference
ADE
What a city, what a week. I had the honour of playing at ADE for the first time this year.
Radio Show
Beats In Space
My favourite DJs in one easy-to-find location.
Mainstage DJ
Dixon
The master.
Resident DJ
Timmy Stewart
Timmy’s love for the music has always come first. Belfast’s must-see selector.
Club
De School, Amsterdam
De School have it nailed.
New Studio Equipment/Software
Minimoog Model D
Wonderful instrument.
Personal highlight of 2016
Releasing “Continuous Growth EP” with Exit Strategy
A great honour to release with such a great label.
Your ambition for 2017…
To continue.
