As 2023 approaches, we are asking artists to reflect on the year just gone through a series of mixes built from new music they’ve discovered or enjoyed in 2022.

Haseeb Iqbal pours everything into his output, and many of us have been the beneficiaries of this at least once a week throughout 2022. For those tuning into his Worldwide FM broadcasts, it was impossible not to get the sense that the London DJ and poet lives for sharing music. More often than not, his intricately curated selections are bolstered by a detailed account of their histories – a constant reminder of the music’s inextricability to power, struggle and resistance. A fan in the truest sense of the word, his untempered passion for discovery and connection is palpable in all his does – including this very mix which features plenty of his 2022 favourites.

“2022 has been a really exciting and energising year for culture in the UK and all around the world. I have been privileged enough to maintain a weekly radio show throughout this whole period, speaking to a number of musicians, constantly impressed by their creativity and output,” says Iqbal. 

“It feels particularly special after a couple of tricky years for music and I feel like the momentum is only growing. Festivals managed to offer us this in a live context throughout summer and I feel so inspired and excited about next year. I had a really great time putting this together – thanks for getting me involved. 2023 will be a treat!”

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2022 Mix: Haseeb Iqbal

SWU FM Podcast

Jurango with iona - 12 November 2024

NTS's own Giulia Tess pulls us leftfield once a month. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/giulia-tess/episodes/giulia-tess-13th-november-2024

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Rinse FM Podcast

Kikelomo B2B CCL - 17 November 2024

Bona tarda! New season 100p back in full effect with Babe2Babe. Barcelona-originating, now Copenhagen-based Babe2Babe have long been a CPH underground staple with their adventurous, playful, and forward-thinking selections. This spring they played one of the best openers EVER hehe at Group Therapy, so very happy to have them on the dublab show.

https://www.dublab.es/shows/fred-i-calor/28-11-24

Fred i calor w/ Babe2Babe @ dublabBCN 2024.11.28

AHJU - 2 December 2024

THOG A.K.A Rush Davis - Depth Levels Mix- 005

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/rushlikeathrill 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamthogiam/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rushlikeathrill/

Track-list On Depth Levels Instagram - www.instagram.com/depthlevels/

THOG A.K.A Rush Davis - Depth Levels Mix- 005

Funky Adjacent w/ Calm Stiege - Aaja channel 1 - 03 02 25

Ciara - Goodies (Speed Garage Edit)

Based in Bristol, Ekto a.k.a. @erst-dj is a producer & DJ that takes the sounds of 90s rave and hardcore and twists them into new shapes - his productions can take influence from anything from the dubbed out grooves of bleep techno to full throttle jungle breakbeat chaos. In collaboration with @hartta, “The Happy Hardcore Hit of the Summer” takes the euphoric fairground stabs and diva vocals of happy hardcore, and sends them in a darker direction.

Out now on streaming platforms + available for download as part of “The Grooveyard: Volume 2” on cassette tape and digital format ⛓️

Buy DDTX003: https://deadtraxuk.bandcamp.com/album/the-grooveyard-volume-2-ddtx003

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Celebrating 5 years of existence, Dead Trax presents “The Grooveyard: Volume 2” - a 16-track compilation by various artists showcasing the raw energy and diversity of the hardcore continuum. From breaks and garage to electro, techno, and beyond, this release is built for both the body and the mind.

Born in Bristol and now based in Sevilla, Dead Trax keeps pushing forward with cutting-edge electronics for its next release, available on limited edition cassette tape & digital formats on April 23rd 2025. DDTX003 captures the ever-evolving rave spirit in all its forms, with tunes coming from some usual suspects and newcomers from Andalucía (Spain) and the UK.

🎨 Album Artist(s): Various Artists
📀 Album Name: The Grooveyard: Volume 2 [DDTX003]
🏷️ Label: Dead Trax
📅 Year: 2025
🗓️ Release Date: 23/04/2025
🎵 Track Genre: #electronic #bass #club #breaks #bassmusic 
💵 Buy/Download link: https://deadtraxuk.bandcamp.com/album/the-grooveyard-volume-2-ddtx003
💿 Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/es/release/33511781-Various-The-Grooveyard-Volume-2

Tracklist:
A1. Earthnut - Blue Sky
A2. Stay Puft - Dangerous
A3. Bazofia - Les Encanta Esto
A4. Local Group - Quantacid
A5. Digital Diógenes & dj delay - Árbitro Cabrón (ft. Gaffael)
A6. Lo Chi - High Observation
A7. Nicroma - Sentío
A8. solla - destructive
B1. Ekto & Hartta - The Happy Hardcore Hit Of The Summer
B2. DJ Don’t Sleep - Meta Cat Breaker
B3. European Canon - Anal Sex
B4. k33xyz - youngsters
B5. Clare Durant & Hartta - What It’s All About
B6. Belero - RTB
B7. Shawn Cartier - Everyone Else’s Fault
B8. An Avrin - Chimp Playground

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Music by An Avrin, Bazofia, Belero, Clare Durant, Digital Diógenes, dj delay, DJ Don't Sleep, Earthnut, Ekto, European Canon, Gaffael, Hartta, k33xyz, Lo Chi, Local Group, Nicroma, Shawn Cartier, solla, Stay Puft.

Artwork by AL.VEIGA.
Mastered by The Greys.

EKTO
SC: https://soundcloud.com/erst-dj

HARTTA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/harttasound/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/hartta

DEAD TRAX
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dead.trax
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@deadtraxrecords

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PREMIERE ✺ Ekto & Hartta - The Happy Hardcore Hit Of The Summer [DDTX003]

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