Musical diversity and well-honed technique is the key with Andy Baxter, a talented DJ and producer with extensive musical knowledge and the innate ability to read any dance floor. From the Balearic sounds of trip-hop, disco and rare groove to deep hypnotic tech house, Baxter is most comfortable in the mix – a skill proven by the increasing demand for his sets around the globe and his six year stint as Pacha Ibiza’s year-round resident.
2008 saw Andy hold down three of the most highly coveted residencies in the world – Pacha Ibiza, We Love… Sundays at Space and Café Mambo. As the only DJ to have played every room - covering every genre of music - at Pacha, this summer heralded the launch of Andy’s own night, Pachatronica, an underground concept bringing together the likes of Jimpster, Mutiny and Dan Ghenacia in The Global Room which he continues to host monthly in winter.
At Café Mambo for the second consecutive year, Andy played days, nights and breathtaking sunset slots while his debut season at We Love… Sundays saw him excel on the sunset terrace to amazing feedback. Nominated as Best Ibiza DJ in the Ibiza DJ Awards, he was also voted by DJ Mag as one of the Top 10 Ibiza Residents and dubbed ‘One To Watch’ in the Top 100 edition.
Baxter’s reputation as a DJ that delivers is illustrated by his standout support performance for Groove Armada at their amazing live concert on S..Estanyol beach, Custo’s insistence to have him play all night at their famed Barcelona Bread and Butter event and Danny Tenaglia’s personal request to open for him at his famous Be Yourself parties.
Having recently mastered Traktor Scratch Pro, Andy has become even more creative with his technical abilities, revelling in remixing on the spot. Now permanently based in Ibiza, Baxter is heading back into the studio to work on remixes and original productions for the New Year. Watch this space for more information…
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A selection of bits and pieces influenced by the sounds of We Love… artists from summer 2010. Part one of a two-part mix, stay tuned for part two next month…
Track list
1. Disco 2080 The Planty Herbs Nightmares On Wax Presents WAX ON Records Vol. 3
2. Raw Cuts 5 Motor City Drum Ensemble Faces Records
3. Mi Mujer Nicolas Jaar Wolf + Lamb Music
4. Melodica Stimming Gaensebluemchen EP
5. Oscuro Claro (Tensnake Remix) Paulo Olarte
6. Isalos And.Id Mobilee Records
7. Sunday Offend Livio & Roby Desolat
8. Strange Behaviour Dj Koze aka Swahimi Remix Blagger Perspectiv Records
9. The Rock Tom Clark Highgrade
10. Brighter Days (Underground Goodies Mix) Cajmere feat Dajae NRK
11. Certain Things Part 1 Freska Merged Mix Minilogue Traum
12. Mortal Trance Boo Williams K7
13. Take Your Hat Off Jay Haze Amam
14. One Twenty Detail Jimmy Edgar K7 Records
An epic four part mix from Andy Baxter. Travelling through genres effortlessly and succinctly with a truly captivating flow. Individualism 3 is a must listen for anyone with the slightest interest in house music; great stuff.
Andy says about the mix:
'It’s that time of year again, when I dig out the obscure, special and eclectic selections that really stood out for me over the previous 12 months and mix them with a few old gems to create Individualism – an annual musical concept that is reflective of the sounds I enjoy listening to in my own home, covering the many styles of music that I love. Enjoy…'