BLANK GENERATION: SONGS OF 2010

Fuski & Dodge ft. The Highbury Whores - Pornstep

Quite literally filthy, the UK duo pretty much invented their own genre with this. Spicing vocals of some rather interesting ladies hopping on the good foot and doing the bad thing with some dirty, bouncing bass to tie it all together. A track that is borderline novelty and would be in the wrong hands but this is put together so well works on its own level.

Jazzbit - Sing Sing Sing (Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP Dub)

Taking its cues from the jazz standard sampling of Gramophondzie's 'Why Don't You', Jazzbit find a vocal that has just as much oomph and swing. Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP's remix apes their 'We Speak No Americano' smash hit, this dub takes it a lot deeper and minimal and as a result is vastly superior.

Tiesto vs Diplo - C'mon

Massive track from two of the best producers in their respective fields. Tiesto's trademark trance sound dominates with a soaring signature riff but the atmospherics that usually wash over his tracks are replaced by Diplo's punching beats and the Mad Decent energy.

Bernard Sumner, Hot Chip & Hot City - Didn't Know What Love Was

Part of Converse's sporadic 3 Artists, 1 Song project that had already given us the classic 'My Drive Thru' Their commitment to pulling together artists of such quality keeps producing results and this is one of those tracks that is instantly so familiar that you are sure that is must be a cover or reworking of a classic. Its not, it just happens to be so good that is could have come straight from the golden period of late 80s house.

Example - Kickstarts (Bar 9 Remix)

Example has had a great year, emerging as a genuine chart bothering voice. In my opinion this was the best moment from his album and although the Afrojack remix was something special, this dubstep take by Bar 9 was just a tiny bit better.

Good Shoes - Under Control

A band that was largely forgotten despite a quite brilliant debut album in 2007, it seems that the same will happen to their 2nd effort released in January this year. At times as good, if not better than contemporaries such as The Wombats, The Rakes & The Maccabees it seems they are destined to remain a cult band without that big single hit to propel them into the mainstream. This tale of sex and desire showcases everything that is good about Good Shoes.

LCD Soundsystem - I Can Change

James Murphy's project has been one of the most important ongoing stories within the music scene is the past few years, the classic debut album helping to change the musical landscape and bring dance music back to the indie kids. This new-wave torch anthem was the emotive highlight of their last album for me, much like 'All My Friends' was on the previous longplayer.

Primary 1 ft. Nina Persson - The Blues

The synth-pop producer has been around for a couple of years now showing flashes of promise, this beautiflully wistful duet with The Cardigans' Nina Persson proves that he has some massive pop moments in him. At times almost Bowie-like with his vocal, the balance with Persson's is melodic perfection.

Steve Aoki ft. [[[Zuper Blahq]]] - I'm In The House

Massive banger from DJ hero Steve Aoki (who featured on the absolutely belting 'Warp' series by Bloody Beetroots) and [[[Zuper Blahq]]], who, for those not in the know is Will.I.Am in a mask.