2011 was a big year for house music, with artists like Julio Bashmore stripping the genre back to its basics and removing the outdated, and frankly embarrassing, vocal hooks that house had come to stand for. Londoner Maya Jane Coles’ obvious love of smooth, simple beats and chunky basslines place her as one of the most solid members of the scene, and her characteristic dub and rich, unforgettable chord progressions give the genre a deeper, warmer sound.

Audio Fri 17th February 2012
DJ Kicks mix CD out in April
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