The undisputed highlight of the 2012 series was Nicolas Jaar's Essential Mix , broadcast on May 19, 2012.
: Enthusiast accounts and verified artist profiles host massive playlists aggregating the full calendar year of releases. 🏆 The Crown Jewel: Nicolas Jaar 2012 Essential Mix Soundcloud
The year 2012 was a massive inflection point for electronic dance music, bridging the peak of the global "EDM" big-room explosion with a profound resurgence in underground house, techno, and experimental electronica. The undisputed highlight of the 2012 series was
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: Infamous for its avant-garde structure, Jaar famously blended strings, spoken word, Aphex Twin, Marvin Gaye, and an unplugged Beyoncé.
: A masterclass in UK deep house and garage that defined the shifting club sound of that winter. Available on Dusky's SoundCloud Playlist .
Outside of Jaar's win, several other mixes recorded in 2012 reached legendary status among listeners and continue to pull heavy traffic on SoundCloud playlists like the Dancing Astronaut Top Essential Mixes of 2012 .