Jamie Jones & Alan Fitzpatrick - Sundancing

A couple legends have teamed up for two incredibly inspired collaborations. Fairytale Frequency, out now on Hot Creations, sees Jamie Jones and Alan Fitzpatrick match wits in truly timeless fashion. To little surprise, I'm more drawn to the beatific b-side "Sundancing." Simply sublime, it sails upon rhapsodic waves of warmth, ebbing and flowing fabulously through its buoyant, Balearic bassline. The subtle swells and sparkles make "Sundancing" a soothing and stunning cap to an overnight set; an aubade to beckon our star above the horizon. Get it now here and enjoy Jones' new Essential Mix.FOLLOW JAMIE JONES: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Enlightened Listening for February 7

After an epic six hour edition of Enlightened Listening last week, we've got a tight hour this week. It features an easy-going poppy intro moving through deep-house and disco before closing with club cuts and bass/g-house bangers.

Just before going to bed last night I caught the first new Bearcubs in a while and immediate fell for its sublime subtlety, which reminded me of SBTRKT. "Overthinking" is followed by another return from hiatus in Jack Garratt's "Time." Moving and beautiful it is exactly the kind of song that recaptures the love and passion Garratt incited in his fans. Captivating vocals continue to rule the roost as Amtrac glides in with glorious glistening groove "Accountable."

Phaeleh then follows with a touch of two-step which borders brilliantly between easy-going and energizing. Much like "Unity," Rylan Taggart's EP on This Never Happened is as enjoyable lying in bed as it is in the club. Staying hot Mat Zo is back on Anjunabeats with percussion-led affair "The Next Chapter."

The page then turns as disco enters via my favourite track of the list in Alan Fitzpatrick's fantastic Fully Charged Mix of Patrice Rushen. More piano power comes in as Yuksek graces Glitterbox for a gorgeous take on Risk Assessment. Bridging the gap between the hard hitting house still to come and the aforementioned disco, GRiZ gets funky with a club mix of "Could U" on Night Bass.

Finally it's time for fire and VOLAC brings us there, even if slightly understated, with the bumpy ride that is "Baby Boy." Stumbling towards the end of this Enlightened Listening, Walker & Royce get sneaky with their sick remix of "Loaded." Finally it's time to pay the tab as BIJOU makes it rain with menacing cut "Benjamins." Find everything via playlist below with individual links at the bottom. Enjoy!

Bearcubs - Overthinking (ft. narou)

Jack Garratt - Time

Amtrac - Accountable

Phaeleh - Unity

Rylan Taggart - Sail

Mat Zo - The Next Chapter (ft. GQ)

Patrice Rushen - Haven't You Heard (Fitzy's Fully Charged Mix)

Risk Assessment ft. Jemeni G - Remember Me (Yuksek Remix)

GRiZ - Could U (Club Mix)

VOLAC - Baby Boy

Destructo & Yo Gotti - Loaded (Walker & Royce Remix)

BIJOU - Benjamins (ft. Wifisfuneral)

Alan Fitzpatrick Changing Seasons Mix

Going back to this past Friday, Alan Fitzpatrick took over the BBC Radio One airwaves with a guest mix for Pete Tong. This edition of Weekend Hot Mix took the theme of "Changing Seasons" as Fitzpatrick put it we're about to move from the clubs to festivals, and with that comes a change in sound, style and delivery. This mix reflects that more spacious, bright and warm feel, as far as techno goes. You can spread out, feel the grass beneath your feet, and the breeze on your face, all while still being jolted by the juxtaposed electronic energy. This mix is a smooth seven track spellbinder. With a new track from the man himself, the always incredible Skream paired with Billy Turner, and the euphoric "Higher" from Lo Shea, this mix demands more than just one listen. The winds of change are coming and the promise of warmth and freedom is on the horizon, with this mix offering up those feelings in droves. Stream below until Monday April 2nd, find the tracklist here, and follow Alan Fitzpatrick at the bottom.

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