2022 was a year of paradox. Many aspects of life returned to something that resembled normality following the uncertainty that had shaped the two years preceding. But many aspects felt different, too. New bouts of change and unsettledness triggered new worries and dilemmas.
We revelled in live music – festivals, gigs and parties – with a renewed appreciation of just how valuable these experiences are, and how different our lives can feel in their absence. Yet despite being back in the rave for real, our appetite for the humble DJ mix was undiminished; a point of connection between artists and fans, or fans and fans.
Here, we look back at some of the most memorable sets the year had to offer. Presented in vaguely chronological order, think of it as a recap – a digital record, of sorts – of all kinds of mixes from across the year, capturing a cultural event, perhaps, the changing of a season, an artist at their prime or something else entirely.
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