Field Day mix 01: Jon Hopkins

Our first exclusive Field Day mix of 2011 comes from one of the UK’s most talented producers, an all-round musical prodigy who’s regularly called upon by Brian Eno to add his studio flair to acclaimed productions by the likes of Four Tet, Wild Beasts and the ambient maestro’s solo work.

Field Day mix 01 – Jon Hopkins by Field Day 2011

As a producer in his own right, Jon Hopkins has released a succession of experimental electronic albums for Domino and promises that his afternoon set at Field Day will consist of “massively inappropriate rave” (more words of wisdom from Jon in our Q&A below) – for this, amongst other things, we salute you Jon…

Field Day mix: Jon Hopkins
Track Listing

1 Jonwayne – Bowser (Sigma Head)
2 Lorn – None An Island
3 Earl Sweatshirt – EARL
4 Young Montana – Sacre Cool
5 Nosaj Thing – Us (Jon Hopkins remix)
6 Massive Attack – Redlight (Clark remix)
7 Drums Of Death – Breathe
8 Unknown
9 Crocodiles – All My Hate And My Hexes Are For You
10 Lord Huron – The Stranger
11 Evenings – Babe
12 Teebs – Bound Ball

Tell us about the mix you’ve recorded for Field Day?
“This is a mix of what i’ve been listening to in the last few weeks. I was on tour in the US and just buying loads of random new stuff.”

Any exclusives or particular favourites on there?
“My favourite track on there is one that i don’t know the name of, i found it on a random cd-r in the studio. If anyone knows what it’s called please let me know.”

What can we expect from your set at Field Day?
“Massively inappropriate early-afternoon rave.”

What else are you up to?
“I’ve been writing a new solo record, and doing some shows and radio sessions for the record i just released with King Creosote. Also some remixes and solo shows in Europe.”

What’s the most exciting thing about 2011?
“Great British Menu.”