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
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 .
: Widely considered one of the best dark, seductive underground house mixes in the show's history. Listen via Maceo Plex's Essential Mix on SoundCloud.