FEATURE: Vainzine's Fave 5 Internet Mixtapes of 2011

So it's New Years Eve (at least it is still here in Europe) and I didn't tell you what my persoanl favourite albums of the year were, or what the overall top 5 was based on our contributors choices were. Well don't worry that is coming up in a bit. In the meantime here are my Fave 5 Internet only Mixtapes of the year, in no particular order.

David Lynch & 'Big' Dean Hurley The Stool Pigeon Mixtape This one was a real classic featuring some memorable cuts fro James Blake, The Kills, Elvis, Kitty Davis and Lewis and more. Proper listening music. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

TRAVELS by Tensnake One of the best from the superb Oki NI series of mixes. A great idea and superbly curated by Pete Hellyer. Anyway this mix is just perfect. The whole ensemble just clikcs a masterpeice of programming and track selection. Tight. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Cloud Nothings "Attack On Memory" Mix This is a promo mix for the forthcoming album of the same name due 24th Jan. With Black Sabbath and Thin Lizzy on there you can't go wrong. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Puro Japazz by Puro Instinct Puro Instinct had a great year with an awesome LP release 'Headbangers In Ecstasy' and this mix tape really set us off too. Looking forward to hearing more from them in 2012. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Vainzine Minimix by Sonic Emporium Simon from Sonic Emporium did this one for us a part of his Top 5 album picks. It's short, sweet, and the tightest thing we heard in 2011. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

STREAM: David Lynch Mixtape

The man who brought you Twin Peaks, The Elephant Man and Mulholland Drive brings you...A Mixtape. Check it out stream - only on this one..

David Lynch & 'Big' Dean Hurley The Stool Pigeon Mixtape by The Stool Pigeon on Mixcloud

MUSIC NEWS: David Lynch to Direct Live Webcast Featuring Duran Duran

Acclaimed director David Lynch gears up to direct a live online concert with legendary pop icons Duran Duran.

“I am very excited about this opportunity to experiment with the band, Duran Duran, at the Mayan Theater on March 23rd,” said filmmaker David Lynch. “The idea is to try and create on the fly, layers of images permeating Duran Duran on the stage. A world of experimentation and hopefully some happy accidents.”

Speaking from a rehearsal studio in London where they are preparing for the ‘Unstaged’ show, lead singer Simon Le Bon said: “We are all beyond delighted that David Lynch has agreed to direct this show for us. It’s a dream come true quite frankly. We are all such fans of his work and think he has a creative vision like no other. In talking to him about what he is planning, we all believe this live-streamed performance is going to look nothing like anyone has ever seen before. We can’t wait.” Tune in March 23 at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT to watch this landmark performance. CLICK HERE to be taken to the YouTube Page.