Avicii vs Afrojack

When DJ Mag asked Tiesto who, in his opinion, was the breakout DJ/producer of 2010, he said Avicii (aka Tim Berg). Big praise from a one of the biggest fish in the pond, and it certainly seems justified considering Avicii's recent work. Avicii's Essential Mix was a front-runner for the Best Mix of 2010 award. A lot of people, including David Guetta, have been saying that another new to the scene DJ was the breakthrough, by the name of Afrojack. The two have different styles, with Afrojack being the heavier of the two, which a lot of people will like, but for some reason Avicii's tracks seem to have better quality production than Afrojack's. This was really the standout year for both of them. So who's your choice?

Avicii - Ryu (Original Mix)

Jovicii feat Andy P - Don't Hold Back (John Dahlback & Avicii Original Mix)

Afrojack - Polkadots (Original Mix)

Afrojack - Radioman

aand if you can't choose between one or the other:

Afrojack vs Avicii & Sebastian Drums - My Feelings For Polkadots (Horse Edit)

Avicii takes it for me. Enjoy! (btw, the picture is completely unrelated, but what an amazing DJ dock!)

Swedish House Mafia back again!

So BBC Radio 1 announced the winner of Best Essential Mix for 2010. For those of you who don't listen in on a weekly basis, the Essential Mix is hosted by Pete Tong, and usually provides with an amazing 120-minute set of house. The program holds a legendary role for increasing the popularity of electronic dance music in the UK since its inception in 1993. The Essential Mix goes on the road to major events like Ibiza in the summer and festivals like Creamfields and Sugarbeat, and the live sets from there make up the Essential Mix for that week. This year's Best Essential Mix was no surprise really, but a huge shout anyways to SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA. 

SHM performed live at Creamfields, and you can stream it here:
Radio 1 Essential Mix - Swedish House Mafia Live at Creamfields 2010 by officialswedishhousemafia
and download the full set from a post a couple of weeks back, here. 
Enjoy! 



SHM said this:
"So proud to win this. For us to get this for our live set - especially that Creamfields gig - is amazing. Thanks for voting and thanks to that crowd - it was another level for us! This year has been incredible. See you in 2011 and THANK YOU."