RA's 'Top DJs of 2012' Poll Results

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Resident Advisor just released their 'Top DJs of 2012' poll results - here's the top ten:

  1. Seth Troxler
  2. Richie Hawtin
  3. Dixon
  4. Maceo Plex
  5. Ben Klock
  6. Jamie Jones
  7. Loco Dice
  8. Ricardo Villalobos
  9. Tale Of Us
  10. Maya Jane Coles

Seth Troxler was one of the highlights for me at the Sonar Tour Festival in Toronto last month so seeing him make #1 this year is pretty interesting. I've been following his live sets via Be-At.Tv and there's something to be said about his track selection in combination with his personality behind the decks that can really make the party.

You can check out the full list here.

Trance Addict's Top 250 DJ Poll

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The Trance Addict top 250 DJ poll rankings have been out for over a month but I haven't posted about it until now.

The top ten are:

  1. Armin Van Buuren
  2. Markus Schulz
  3. Above & Beyond
  4. Aly & Fila
  5. John O'Callaghan
  6. Lange
  7. Dash Berlin
  8. Gareth Emery
  9. Bryan Kearney
  10. Ferry Corsten

I am particularly happy to see Bryan Kearney making the top ten at 9 (up 22 spots) as it shows that the demand for 140 BPM Trance music is alive and well. Another notable entry is Coldharbour Recordings super producer KohMha making 19th (up 198 spots) this year. KhoMha's tracks have been played countless of times at major Trance events in 2012 so it's good that he receives the recognition that he deserves.

You can check out the entire ranking results here.

Mini-Documentary on the Paris Scene by RA

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Resident Advisor traveled to Paris to cover their burgeoning electronic music scene:

The concept of a weekly Sunday afternoon party is something that appeals to me greatly because after attending too many of these late night events you start to having this feeling as if you're jet lagged in your own city.

Really nice video - the only thing I wished to have seen was for RA to talk to somebody from Bromance Records.

Viral Video: A Very Merry Dubstep Christmas

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The fun starts at around 1:55:

Looks like the same owners did the same thing last year. According to the Reddit thread the owners of the house transmit the music via radio so you can only hear it from your car stereo which should help not completely annoy your neighbours.

(VIA Reddit)

Video: Kanye West on stage with TNGHT at NYC show

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Kanye goes on stage for a few seconds while TNGHT drops his track 'Cold' at NYC gig: