PRODUCER/WRITER/DJ extraordinaire FEDDE LE GRAND will be spinning it live tonight at LIV nightclub at the Fontainebleau in South Miami Beach. Tickets are still available. Not going to say much more about this event, except that if you're lucky enough to be in the SOBE area tonight, le Grand's show is one that's not to be missed. And as for LIV, it's probably the best nightclub in South Beach, hands up!
One of Styletraxx's favorite DJs makes his big stage debut at Pacha in New York City tomorrow night, Friday, July 23rd. A night guaranteed not to be missed, David Berrie will be spinning (and headlining) live from Pacha's historic booth.
The combination of Berrie's good looks and party-friendly house means he regularly spins for the the well-tuned ears of style mavens, tastemakers, glitteratti and Friday, for you, too.
Order your your tickets now and tune into David Berrie's podcast live from Pacha on the night of the event!
It has been almost 2 years since Markus Schulz rocked the electronic dance planet to its core with ‘Hypnotic’ - his 2 disc release for A|X Music. Since its 2008 release, he has smashed countless clubs with his kinetic, captivating DJ sets (breaking into the world’s top 10 ranks in the process), examined the musical make-up of cities with his compilation series and explored his darker, housier side with Dakota.
Now, in mid-2010, after 18 months of studio production sessions and an unrelenting pursuit of the perfect ‘Progression’ follow-up, he returns with ‘Do You Dream?’
Since the earliest days of his Coldharbour label, fans and critics alike have seen Schulz as both the leading-light pioneer and ultimate standard-bearer of trance’s new wave. The album instantly absorbs the listener back into that world, delivering a masterful start-to-finish audio experience.
This summer, Markus is bringing Do You Dream to clubs and festivals around the US and Canada. Styletraxx recommends that you check out Markus at one of the dates below:
July 2 Montreal, Canada @ Red-Lite www.red-lite.com
July 3 Phoenix @ Marquee Theatre
July 4 Las Vegas, NV @ Palms Pool Party (Day Party) www.n9negroup.com
July 4 San Francisco, CA @ Ruby Skye www.rubyskye.com
July 7 Atlanta, GA @ Opera
July 9 Tampa, FL @ The Venue
July 10 Chicago, IL @ Vision www.visionnightclub.com
July 11 Calgary @ 355 Mansion with Sander Van Doorn
September 4+5 New York, NY @ Electric Zoo Festival www.electriczoofestival.com
Check out the latest interview with one of A|Xs favorite DJs – Moragn Page. Morgan is best known for his Electro House track "The Longest Road," feat. Lissie, which was included on the A|X Sessions iMix “Daytripper”, released Spring 2009.
From the DJ Times Interview:
"In many ways, Morgan Page is to dance music what Blink 182 is to punk—unashamed of his ability to write carefully crafted “real” songs despite the relative absence of true songwriting in his native genre, unapologetically self-assured and blissfully unafraid of any mainstream success those songs may bring.
It’s a careful line that a modern DJ and producer must walk—one arm stretched over his head in the DJ booth to induce madness on the dancefloor and one in the studio constructing timeless melodies and soaring vocal collaborations."
To read the full interview with Morgan and journalist Robert LaFrance, pick up the latest copy of DJ Times or click here.
The Chemical Brothers have released details for their next full-length, slated for release on June 8th.
Entitled Further, the new record will have a strong visual element, with a new music video for each of its eight tracks. The clips were directed by Adam Smith and Marcus Lyall, both of whom have worked with The Chems in the past, directing music videos as well the duo's signature mind-bending live visuals. The clips will be available on iTunes as well as on a DVD that accompanies a special edition of the album. The group will support their new album with a string of tour dates throughout the summer, including festivals like Sonar, EXIT and Electric Zoo in New York.
Tiesto has proven to be successful time and time again with the ability to get a huge crowd up and dancing at the drop of a dime. He is currently on tour and has a few shows left in the United States before he heads overseas to continue his tour.
If you live near Austin, TX or want to make the trip there to see Tiesto perform; he will be at Austin Music Hall on April 23 starting at 12 midnight. Then on the April 24 he will be in Miami at Fontainebleau Resorts starting at 11 pm.
Tiesto will then continue overseas to play at music power house cities such as Copenhagen and Berlin. If you are a follower of Tiesto or simply want to have an amazing time listening to great tracks then his shows will be right up your alley.
For tickets at Austin Music Hall go to: http://www.ticketsnow.com/InventoryBrowse/Tiesto-Tickets-at-Austin-Music-Hall-in-Austin?PID=949204&HTTP_REFERER=Eventful.com
Miami tickets are unfortunately sold out but you may get lucky and find some!
Buy Copenhagen tickets at http://www.worldticketshop.com/dance_and_electronic/tiesto_tickets/65027_tiesto_copenhagen
Buy Berlin tickets at http://www.worldticketshop.com/dance_and_electronic/tiesto_tickets/78945_tiesto_berlin
A|X:TV brings you more from the A|X Music Exclusive DJ Interview Series. Click below to watch the interview on Saturday with DJ megastars Above & Beyond, who were spinning in-store at Armani Exchange in South Beach and talking about their upcoming A|X Music release UTOPIA.
International Supermodel Doutzen Kroes and Dutch DJ Sunnery James were spotted hanging out at the Armani Exchange Beach Party yesterday at the Gansevoort Hotel. The “new” couple looked very much in lust when they stopped by the A|X Cabana to check out the new collection of A|X Watches and do an interview for the brands website – A|X:TV.
The two were first spotted together at the Veronica Sunset Grooves Festival in Hoek van Holland. Sunnery is part of the DJ duo with Ryan Marciano. The two are without a doubt, the biggest duo-on-decks in 2009 and will continue to dominate in 2010. Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano recently signed on as part of the Dirty Dutch Music family. Check out their amazing sound here
A|X Music Presents The Exclusive DJ Interview Series. A|X:TV caught up with international superstar Fedde le Grand performing at the Beatport Beach Party sponsored by Pioneer and Armani Exchange in South Beach on Friday, March 26th. Check out the interview below...
A|X Music Presents the Exclusive DJ Interview Series with DJ Dan performing at the Beatport Beach Party sponsored by Pioneer and Armani Exchange in South Beach on Friday, March 26th.
A|X:TV brings you the A|X Music Exclusive DJ Interview Series. Click below to watch the A|X:TV interview yesterday with legendary DJ Josh Gabriel spinning in-store at Armani Exchange in South Beach.
A|X:TV brings you the A|X Music Exclusive DJ Interview Series. Click below to watch the A|X:TV interview yesterday with legendary DJ Josh Gabriel spinning in-store at Armani Exchange in South Beach.
A city that has not had the opportunity to grace this page in a while rises from the ashes as Los Angeles' renowned Avalon will be hosting Laidback Luke, Radio Slave, and Gina Turner. Far from his Filipino roots, Luke has had a killer 2009 working with Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, and A|X's close friend Tiesto, to name a few. Think your Saturday plans in the City of Angels might beat enjoying the spinning of Ibiza DJ Awards' Best House DJ nominee? You are dared to comment below.
Prepare for an envious night and get your tickets here.
Made Event presents the man behind the massively successful Nocturnal Session radio show Matt Darey at Cielo on Friday, December 11, 2009.
Matt Darey is one of the early pioneers of EDM scene spawning countless chart hits and dance anthems over the years. He produces one of the worlds biggest EDM radio shows called Nocturnal Sessions and constantly tours the globe throwing his notoriously crazy Nocturnal parties in major cities every week. Throughout his 17 year career of producing & writing house, trance, breaks and progressive and much more he has sold well over 2 million albums & singles with numerous top 10 & top 20 chart hits.
His Nocturnal radio show is the worlds fastest expanding multi genre dance radio show now broadcast on 116 FM stations worldwide. In recent years Matt has been playing his unique “Nocturnal” blend of many styles including electro, progressive, tech, trance and occasional house & breaks.
He is now back with his first release in over 2 years, bringing together the sound of his guitar band, Urban Astronauts to create the anthem "See The Sun” out now on his brand new label Nocturnal Global with cutting edge trance and progressive house remixes by Aurosonic, Schodt, and Moonbeam, exclusively out on Beatport.
Cielo
18 Little West 12th Street
New York City
Doors at 10pm, 21+ Valid ID
$15 Advance Tickets while supplies last at www.made-event.com
Tickets also available at Rebel Rebel, 319 Bleecker St NYC 212.989.0770
This upcoming Friday, November 20 at Pacha NYC features Christopher Lawrence, recognized as one of World’s top DJs and Producers. Christopher has been given the titles of "A Superstar DJ" by the US's URB and "One Of The Most Popular DJs On The Global Circuit" by DJ Magazine. Christopher has been able to rise to the top of the international dance music heap. Christopher is now recognized as one of the key global players and America's leading dance music export, playing his tough techno trance sets main stage at the world's biggest festivals and super clubs. Many fans have been anxiously anticipating this event saying it will be “explosive.”
Not only will Christopher Lawrence be in attendance, but producer Ronski Speed will also be there. Ronski has created some of the most in demand tracks and remixes over the past couple of years like the popular “The Space We Are.” DJ Magazine also has ranked him as one of the top 100 DJs in the world.
To get on the guest list, simply email list@massiveevent.com. For everybody 21 and over, it's free before midnight and reduced for ages 19 and over.
The legendary Carl Cox will be performing at Cielo this Thursday November 12 in New York City. Cox was the first person to be named number one DJ in the world in DJ Magazine, a poll widely considered to be the authority on ranking DJs. Since his arrival in the DJ, world he has consistently shown to be the hardest working and most traveled DJ in the game. Cox has sustained his success and has been able to remain on top of the charts since 1997. For this year's DJ Awards, he has been nominated for Best Techno DJ and Best International DJ with stiff competition against fellow DJ's David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, and Tiesto.
Cox said “I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and we’re still involved in pushing the music forward” Cox certainly has been pushing music forward since he first came on the scene. He helped take techno to another level by his groundbreaking In-Tec label. So come check out this legendary DJ this Thursday. To listen to some of Car Cox’s groundbreaking music just click here If you are not located in the New York area or are unable to make it don't worry because Carl Cox is on tour. Check out his tour dates, after the jump...
Changing times call for changing tools. That's why Pioneer's new multi-format player is the natural selection for the next generation of DJs.
It's been 15 years since the genesis of Pioneer's first CDJ deck, which led to the world-beating CDJ-1000 series. Now it's time for something completely new. Introducing a major leap forward for the club standard CDJ series: the CDJ-2000 – Pioneer's new professional player for the digital age.
The CDJ-2000 sizzles with fresh DNA and can play music from multiple sources, including CD, DVD, USB storage devices and SD memory cards. It also comes with the revolutionary music database management software for DJs: rekordbox. Based on Pioneer's 'Prepare & Perform' concept, rekordbox works (for both Mac and PC) like the leading music database management software, but is more creative and more DJ-friendly.
rekordbox allows DJs to prepare more before their performance and opens a door to tools such as Hot Cue Banks and Quantize, for perfectly synced loops every time. DJs can then export data to a USB or SD device to access vast libraries of music files and perform live – without the need for extra equipment or any inconvenient rewiring in the club.
No need to burn CDs, simply take your USB device to the club, plug in to the CDJ and play. Through the industry-first Pro DJ Link, music files and database data on one single USB or SD device can be shared simultaneously by up to four players connected via LAN (local area network) cable. Plus, the data history of each DJ set is automatically saved and can be made into a playlist that can be loaded back into rekordbox.
Details of Pioneer's CDJ-2000 can be found at www.pioneerprodj.eu
Ralphi Rosario has returned to his underground house roots for his devoted fans, and he is back with the new hot single "Everybody Shake It" featuring Shawn Christopher. For the man who coined the phrase House Music he has been producing the most exciting house music since the 1980s. For an artist who has been around since the eighties he is showing that he still has it, because his new single is currently number two on the Billboards Dance/Club songs.
Not only is he one of the masters of House music, but he has remixed for the hottest and biggest artists of our time including Madonna, Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, and everybody's favorite diva Beyonce. His famous hit "The Power" has even been featured in "Sex and the City". His career is full of accomplishments and his new single proves why he is a house music legend. To purchase the song everybody is listening to just press here
San Francisco’s Dave Dresden is fast making Cielo NYC his second home, and he returns to close out the summer on Friday, September 25th.
For the last 15 years, Dresden has committed himself to music, with a career that spans every aspect of the industry - working as a DJ, journalist, A&R, radio music director, and remixer. A master at weaving prog-house grooves that are cool enough for the serious heads, yet muscular enough to generate some much-needed street appeal, Dresden’s sets similarly mix ‘n’ match the new with the old, and the underground with the crossover.
Dave has kept a frantic pace in the studio since his last performance at Cielo. He and his production cohort Mikael Johnston have been hard at work on numerous original songs. Two massive vocal tracks are the big story from their summer in the studio including "Keep Faith" which features the voice of newcomer Mezo Riccio and "That Day" which is a duet between Nadia Ali and Johnston. The future sees Dresden & Johnston putting all these pieces together and more for their debut album which they would like to have completed by WMC 2010. Be ready to hear a lot of new sounds and fan favorites to round out Dave Dresden’s 2009 Cielo NYC residency.
Better be quick - purchase your tickets now and click here for $15 Advance Tickets. Tickets also available at Rebel Rebel, 319 Bleecker St NYC 212.989.0770
For more Event information call 917.723.9381
Check out upcoming event dates, after the jump...
American house pioneer, acclaimed producer/DJ and highly appreciated remixer Robbie Rivera can consider himself the proud owner of one of the most extended discographies in the history of dance. Being active as a producer since 1996, his impressive list of productions and remixes is still rapidly expanding. As of today he may add “Juicy Ibiza 2009” compilation to the list of achievements, released by his label Juicy Music in collaboration with Dutch label Black Hole Recordings.
American phenomenon Robbie Rivera can label himself a successful fusion of both a good DJ and a successful producer, in a scene where mastering both qualities is a rare phenomenon. Robbie Rivera is a hybrid of being a high spirited performer with a stuffed agenda, preferably playing a steaming club to preach his sexy grooves, and an unashamed workaholic who works around the clock when producing in his studio.
The world’s top artists queue up to have the Miami bred Robbie Rivera put his sound to their tracks. Reading the list of artists he remixed is like reading the VIP list of any international music award ceremony. Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Faithless, Moloko, David Guetta, Pink, Bob Sinclar, Ricky Martin and many others are strongly demanding Robbie Rivera’s remix work who already gratefully used his unique remixing abilities in his distinctive approach, which he prefers to describe as sexy pounding dirty electro tinged house.
This unique sound is now translated onto a steaming double CD named Juicy Ibiza 2009, a mixed compilation carrying the name of his weekly Juicy Ibiza Tuesdays held in the world’s biggest club; Privilege in Ibiza. With tracks by a.o. Deadmau5, Joachim Garraud, John Dahlback, Kimito Lopez and exclusive tracks by Robbie Rivera himself, Robbie Rivera delivered a track list which is a relentless joy for the ear. Robbie Rivera shows on Juicy Ibiza 2009 he’s not to be pigeonholed in only one single genre with his musical vision at one hand, and at the other hand bringing the Privilege Juicy Ibiza events straight into your own living room.
The compilation has reached an astonishing 6th position in the American Album Top 100, just after one single day being available in stores!!! Robbie Rivera - Juicy Ibiza 2009 is worldwide released by Black Hole Recordings and available in stores now.
A-Trak will be touring through North America this summer. The tour kicked off in Shanghai China at the Absolute House on May 28th and will be running through August 8th.
The name of the strangely titled tour is The 10,000 LB Hamburger Tour...
The multiple DMC Scratch winner A-Trak produced just this year a remix for Sebastian Tellier's single Kilometer. It was relinquish on Record Makers, and back in March his track "Say Whoa" was featured on the Gildas & Masaya - New York Compilation on Kitsune music. His track with co-producer Laidback Luke entitled "Shake It Down" was also featured on Serious Beats Volume 59 and Switch 13 this year.
Accompanying A-TRAK on tour will be various featured special guests such as DJ AM, Diplo & Switch, MSTRKRFT, Jazzy Jeff and Drop The Lime, Treasure Fingers, and more.
Tour dates:
06-17 New York, NY - M2 Ultra Lounge
06-18 Boston, MA - House of Blues
06-19 Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
07-02 Charlotte, NC - The Forum
07-03 Atlanta, GA - Opera
07-04 Orlando, FL - House of Blues
07-05 Tampa, FL - Czar
07-08 Miami, FL - Liv
07-10 Austin, TX - Austin Music Hall
07-11 Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
07-13 Phoenix, AZ - Club Red
07-14 San Diego, CA - Voyeur
07-16 San Francisco, CA - The Independent
07-17 Portland, OR - Rotture
07-18 Seattle, WA - Chop Suey
07-22 Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard's on Richards
07-23 Calgary, Alberta - Hi Fi
07-24 Edmonton, Alberta - Star Lite Room
07-25 Toronto, Ontario - Time Festival
07-30 Ottawa, Ontario - Ritual Nightclub
07-31 New York, NY - Webster Hall
08-01 Montreal, Quebec - SAT
08-07 Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
08-08 Los Angeles, CA - Hard Festival
Felix Da Housecat has begun to broadcast all of his DJ sets live as they happen.
Find Twitter tracklists a bit impersonal? Well Felix Da Housecat is going the extra mile for his fans, setting up his own internet video channel so that they can check him spinning records at whatever downtown club he's at that evening. Felix has even made fans able to speak to him as he plays, giving them the opportunity to pick the next track and get a live shoutout over the mic. Interested viewers and Housecat fans can check out his channel over at the Justin.tv site, but you'll have to wait until June 6th for his next DJ set at Bulgaria's Seeme festival. As far as we know, he'll be the first DJ to stream all of his shows live over the internet.
One of the most revered house music artists in the NYC scene has taken a highly questionable new direction in his career. NYC's Larry Tee has teamed up with several 'celebs', for an album that seems to celebrate superficiality, glamour and all things plastic.
We're pretty sure that Larry, a true pioneer in the US club scene, has produced his Club Badd album purely as a gimmick to expose the anomalies of the so-called glamorous side of electronic music (and Hollywood, and reality shows, and celebrity worshipping, and lifestyle, and...). Guest stars to appear on the album come in the form of Perez Hilton, Princess Superstar and Amanda Lepore, but also Christopher Just and Sebastian Leger, while its tracks hold names such as Hipster Girl, and Louis Vuitton.
Larry Tee is one of the key figures within the US house music industry as a DJ, producer and promoter, having collaborated with a high number of big names since the early eighties. He helped launch the careers of Scissor Sisters, Fischerspooner and Peaches, while he's also credited for coining the the term Electroclash. Larry Tee's new album is out now and available on iTunes.
Electronic music's fastest rising star, prolific producer and electronic artist DEADMAU5 will return to New York City's famed Webster Hall for a double-headlining weekend Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16. At each of these shows, DEADMAU5 will deliver his signature live performance as one of the most hyped artists and producers in electronic music today. The Friday night will beckon to downtown's hot electro/hipster throng while Saturday night's set - which also includes an opening slot by fellow Canadians BSOD -- will tailor to NYC's weekend club crowd. Tickets are available now for purchase through www.websterhall.com
DEADMAU5 - whose last appearance at Webster Hall over last year's Thanksgiving weekend sold out--was recently nominated in this year's Grammys for his remixed rendition of producer Morgan Page's "The Longest Road" in the "Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical" category and took home the Canadian Juno Award for Dance Recording Of The Year and for his 2008 debut album Random Album Title (Ultra Records). The Toronto artist was also crowned the "Best Break-Through DJ" at the 24th annual International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) held in Miami during the Winter Music Conference. He kicked off his highly anticipated North American spring tour in March where he made several high-profile appearances at SXSW and performed on each day of the Ultra Music Festival (UMF) in Miami, where twice he took audiences by storm with his unique and exhilarating live show. View a video of his UMF performance here.
Also available now from DEADMAU5 is an innovative and interactive application on the iPhone and iPod Touch for music enthusiasts. In association with Future Audio Workshop, the Deadmau5 Touch Mix (application allows users to mix DEADMAU5 music using an iPhone or iPod Touch. Users can download the DEADMAU5 content onto the application's track players, where they can then apply effects, cross fade between tracks and scratch and mix songs to create a realistic and easy-to-use mobile interface.
For the first time in three years, Tiesto returns to the Spanish island of Ibiza to host his own weekly residency at Privilege.
Tiesto will be in residence every Monday, starting on the 7th of July until the closing party on the 22nd of September. Tiesto will deliver his four hour sets in the style of his 'In Search of Sunrise' series - everything dedicated to the atmosphere that can only be found on the Balearic Islands.
To underline its reputation as the biggest club in the world, Privilege has set up a Tiesto customized event for his residency; complete with a totally new and future tech production, a newly designed and customized deejay booth, a full state-of-the-art LED back wall, and the latest light and video technology & software. All this, combined with the sound of Tiesto will create an atmosphere, incomparable to any of the club nights on Ibiza. It will, without a doubt, deliver the highest quality night this summer on the entire island.
Ibiza has always been a source of positive inspiration for Tiesto and in 2007; he named the sixth volume of his In Search of Sunrise series after the island. 'It's the place to be when it comes to the most crazy and energetic parties', he says. 'At the same time Ibiza has a lot of beautiful and still secret spots to be discovered, so my love and dedication for the island, its atmosphere and the party people will most definitely be felt by everyone who's going to enjoy my residencies at Privilege. Knowing that I will play the latest and best new tunes available, all shows backed by the highly professional production of the club and the fact that I will be able to deliver this to the people in the biggest club in the world, well, you can't afford to not come to Privilege on Monday nights this summer!'
The residencies will also feature guest DJs, all selected by Tiesto himself. Some of the names that the audience can expect are Chris Lake, Andy Duguid (Ibiza debut), Mat-Zo, Cosmic Gate, Alex Kunnari and Sander van Doorn. There will be exclusive appearances by Fonzerelli (Ibiza debut), and Airbase. In the backroom of Privilege, Riley & Durant will present Electric Playground, supported by Galaxy FM.
Tiesto had two successful Elements of Life events at Privilege last year and he is looking forward to playing again at the biggest club in the world. His residency will be the ultimate chance for everyone visiting Ibiza to experience the enigma known as Tiesto.
Come check out World renowned Grammy Award winning superstar DJ Roger Sanchez spin is deep grooves, and sexy beats at Cielo this Thursday, April 23rd.
Cielo-18 Little West 12th Street NYC from 10pm-4am.
Tickets are $15 at the door and available at ticketweb.com
Grammy-nominated artist DJ, label owner and audio architect Paul van Dyk needs little introduction. Dominating the electronic music genre and appearing at the pinnacle of Top DJ lists the world over, van Dyk is one of the biggest icons in this trend influential market. With his ‘best of' album VOLUME being released this summer, a unique iPhone & iPod Touch application will also be launched to celebrate this multi-disc anthology.
The use of iPhone and iPod Touch applications have rapidly grown in popularity with over 980,000,000 downloads from the ‘app store' on iTunes since the launch last July. Paul van Dyk's specially created application by Zip Design, developed by Yuza Mobile will appeal to fans, music enthusiasts and professional DJs alike, featuring a BPM Counter, Frequency Analyzer, Decibel Meter, Seismic Reader, Virtual Glow Stick, DJ Check List and an Itinerary Manager (please see images below). The app will be available in localised language versions in many countries, reflecting PvD's global popularity.
Alongside his DJing and production, Paul van Dyk is also renowned for his charity work, pioneering music projects that include working with The HR Symphony Orchestra, high profile collaborations and remixes for some of the world's biggest Rock and Pop artists. The Paul van Dyk iPhone Application joins this list of innovative and boundary-breaking ideas that have helped to shape the career of one of the most forward thinking and recognizable names in electronic music.
"I have had great fun being a part of the development team for my app over the past few months and think that both aspiring and professional DJs will have great fun using it. On a practical level, it includes everything that a DJ needs," says Paul van Dyk.
“Paul van Dyk is with out a doubt one of electronic music's greatest pioneers and of course a role model for a generation of budding DJ's and Producers , its been a pleasure working with him and his team delivering his iPhone application a real first for an artist of his caliber . The PvD DJ APP is a tool kit for today's DJ's - from a BPM counter to an itinerary manager , its like having your own personal tour manager , on your iPhone," says Richard Skaife CEO Yuza Mobile.
The PvD DJ App will be available on iTunes Worldwide on late May 2009 and cost 1.99 US / 1.79 UK / 2.39 Euro respectively.
"Made Of Love" is the brand new single of Ferry Corsten’s album "Twice In A Blue Moon".
This song combines the beautiful vocals of Bestie Larkin and excellent production skills of Ferry Corsten. The result: a massive track with enchanting vocals, great breakdown, amazing melodies and splendid lyrics.
From Flashover Recordings, “Made Of Love” is out now with remixes from Super8 & Tab, Duderstadt, Bobina and Push!
Listen up!
Defected, one of the top dance labels in the UK, has teamed up with Beatport for the ultimate talent search. Aspiring producers are able to submit their original productions to a special microsite where they will be rated by members of the public and judged by a panel of leading A&R heads in the game.
The prize? The opportunity to have your track mixed down by house supremos The Shapeshifters in their studio and have it released as a single through Defected, as well as promoted on Beatport and on Beatportal.
The winner will also receive a portable handheld DJing device - Pacemaker, a Native Instruments Audio 4 DJ soundcard and $250 of Beatport credit! The runner-up gets Native Instruments Traktor Pro and $100 of credits and third prize gets Native Instruments Absynth Spectral Expansion, Reaktor Spark Massive Expansion Vol.2 and $50 worth of Beatport goodness.
For more information visit-www.defected.com
Cologne DJ/producer Tocadisco will be performing at Cielo, New York on April 10th, 2009. It's going to be a Good Friday in more ways than one. For those that don't know, Tocadisco means record player in Spanish, and it describes him well. You will soon find out the reason why so many fellow artists support him and how he impresses his fans.
Lately you may not have heard much from him since he has been hiding out so to speak in order to focus strongly on his production work. Everyone will soon hear the finished product. He has been working on the follow up to his first album entitled Solo. The album will be released in the next few months. If you are in attendance be sure to keep your ears tuned for previews off the upcoming album. Cielo is located at 18 Little West 12th Street, New York City.
London based DJ/production Copyright aka Sam Holt and Gavin Mills – aka Copyright – have been selected to mix the next high profile annual ‘Defected In The House Ibiza’ compilation, and Copyright’s recent tribal vocal cut ‘Roots’ is a major track from their debut CD ‘Voices and Visions’.
“Voices and Visions” dropped last year to much acclaim, with classic song-writing, soulful house music grooves and impressive collaborations from some of the biggest vocalists in house music making an appearance on the LP. An assured collection of soulful house, classic song writing, with latin, afrobeat, disco, funk and tech influences and outstanding vocal performances, ‘Voices and Vision’s’ is set propel Copyright into the super league of global house players.
‘Defected In The House Ibiza’ - Copyright is due out on May 25th but you can your copy of “Voices and Visions” here
This past Saturday, Armin van Buuren rocked the Roseland Ballroom with and an incredible night of hypnotic trance beats, spectacular lasers, and full-scale lighting effects to a sold-out crowd in NYC.
Glenn Morrison got things warmed up until Armin took to the stage around midnight and kept the voyage going for 5 straight hours of intense trance. It was defiantly a night not to be missed but in case you did youtuber - adriantrancedreamer shares this clip from the night. In trance we trust - check it out.
Now you can upgrade your homepage and personalize your iGoogle homepage by adding any of the 4 different Tiesto themed skins.
The Tiesto iGoogle themes are part of an ongoing project in which Google collaborates with leading artists and designers from around the world and invites them to create unique and dynamic themes for iGoogle.
iGoogle is a more personal way to use Google.com. It allows you to customize your page any way you like, by adding your favorite themes and gadgets from across the web. Skin your iGoogle! Version 2.0. Create your own skins and share them with others using this gadget.
Grab the Tiesto iGoogle themes here.
Steve Angello is still smiling about his public mash-up with Paris Hilton on Friday night. Despite being all over the entertainment news and tabloids about the infamous fight-club night with the inmate Paris Hilton, he still found time out of his busy schedule to make a t-shirt to commemorate the scandalous occasion.
“I [heart] Paris!” was the title of the t-shirt he brought with him to the Beatport Pool Party at the National Hotel this past Sunday, in Miami Beach. Fellow Swedish House Mafia man Sebastian Ingrosso also managed to put together a funny t-shirt for the event but his was a little more blunt.
All in good fun - the tee was given to Angelo by a friend that had it made by a local tattoo shop (that also does airbrushing) in South Beach.
Other DJs that were in the line-up at the Beatport Pool Party were: Adam Beyer, ATFC, A-Trak, Boys Noize, Damian Lazarus, Dennis Ferrer, Hatiras, Johnny D, Josh Wink, Laidback Luke, Louie Vega, Marco Carola, Olivier Giacomotto, Radio Slave, Robbie Rivera, Steve Lawler, The Martinez Brothers, Tiga & Proxy, and Tommie Sunshine.
WE HEART STEVE ANGELLO....
Armin returns to New York City after a sold-out Halloween show at Roseland that culminated in a confetti parade upon costumed revelers. But this time he is teaming up with international DJ / Producer Glenn Morrison, and bring all the tricks that treat.
Never on to disappoint, Armin is bring you a full-scale production with customized Integral Sound, along with spectacular lasers & lighting effects that will make it a legendary night of trance in NYC. After the NYC gig, Armin hits the road and bring the tour to the following cities:
April 6 – Red Nightclub – Newport Beach
April 7 – Ruby Skye – San Francisco
April 8 – The Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver BC
April 9 – Flames Central – Calgary
April 11 – Vanguard – Los Angeles
Armin’s influence extends beyond the DJ booth with his prolific hit radio show “A State of Trance” is in its 7th year and broadcasts on a massive 40 FM stations as well as satellite and internet to over 6 million listeners a week.
Armin van Buuren at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52ND Street) is a show not to be missed. When: Saturday April 4, 2009 - Time: 9pm - Price $50.00 - Age: 18 and up (ID Required) - Phone: (917) 723-9381
IT'S TIESTO TIME.....
On Thursday night, Tiesto took home an unprecedented amount of awards at the 24th annual International Dance Music Awards. Tiesto won an of 4 awards in the following categories:
Best Artist (Solo) - Tiesto
Best Global DJ - Tiesto
Best Podcast -”Tiesto’s Club Life”
Best Full Length DJ Mix - “In Search Of Sunrise 7: Asia”
Tiesto spoke about his wins: “I’m very excited to have won this many awards tonight! The IDMAs are very important to me since the fans are the ones who vote. Thank you so much for your support!”
Other nods go to:
Lady GaGa – Best Pop Dance Track - Just Dance
Deadmau5 – Best Breakthrough DJ
Armin van Buuren – Best Eurpoean DJ
Markus Schulz –Best American DJ
Paul van Dyk – Best Producer
Dirty South – Best Remixer
Above & Beyond – Best artist Group
And A|X DJ and sound equipment of choice, Pioneer, took home four awards in the following categories:
Manufacturer of the Year
Best CD Player – Pioneer – CDJ1000 MK3
Best Mixer – Pioneer – DJM800
Best Headphones – HDJ-1000
On Friday night, Tiesto, the superstar DJ/producer headlined the world’s leading two-day electronic music experience, Ultra Music Festival at downtown Miami's beautiful oceanfront Bicentennial Park. And he did not disappoint. Other acts on the bill are: The Ting Tings, Santogold, and reuniting for the first time since they split in 2007, The Black Eyed Peas. Sadly, Bloc Party had to cancel over some illness.
On Saturday the line-up included, Paul van Dyk, Above & beyond, Kaskade, Markus Schulz, Fedde Le Grand, Armin Van Buuren, Cut Copy, Deadmau5, Crystal Castles, The Presets, Hercules and Love Affair, and Simian Mobile Disco.
Tiesto LIVE dates:
Saturday 3/28 Estadio Olimpico, Santo Domingo, DR
Saturday 4/4 Blu4Dance Festival, Eilat, Israel
Saturday 4/11 Queen Club, Paris, France
Sunday 4/12 Circus Club, Nancy, France
Saturday 4/24 Edition Bangkok Festival, Bangkok, Thailand
Sunday 4/25 Embassy Superclub, The Fort, Taguig City, Philippines
Saturday 5/2 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim, Norway
Saturday 5/9 Queen Club, Porrino, Spain
Saturday 5/16 Olympiahalle Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
Sunday 5/24 Jet, Las Vegas, USA
Monday 5/25 Bank, Las Vegas, USA
Friday 6/5 Beach Party, Skive, Denmark
Saturday 6/6 Forum Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Saturday 6/13 Pyramide Vosendorf, Vienna, Austria
Friday 6/19 Ciney Expo, Ciney Belgium
Saturday 6/20 Steel Arena, Kosice, Slovakia
Friday 7/10 Bullmusic Festival, Pamplona, Spain
Saturday 7/11 Breda Live, Breda, The Netherlands
Friday 7/17 Foroya Festivalur, Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Friday 7/31 Victoria Park, London, UK
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Cosmic Gate is a German trance duo made up of Nic Chagall and DJ Bossi. Cosmic Gate will be playing at four shows in Miami during the WMC 2009 and A|X was lucky enough to snag them to spin some grooves at the Armani Exchange South Beach store. Other gigs they played at WMC 09 were: with Above&Beyond at Anjunabeats, with Markus Schulz and Gareth Emery at the Trance Addict & Spin Party, and closed the week at the Addictive Global Closing event on the terrace of the Nocturnal Club.
Trance pioneers Cosmic Gate return to Black Hole Recordings to drop their fourth artist album "Sign Of The Times", being released this week in large parts of Europe. It contains 13 tracks of upfront and innovative cuts illustrating why Nic and Bossi will always be ahead of the game.
Nic and Bossi sit down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Chris Lake is a British House music DJ/producer churning out quality productions and tearing up dancefloors around the world. Lake will release his new CD “Crazy” (Nervous Records) on May 5, 2009. “Crazy” will feature the smash hit “Carry Me Away”.
Chris Lake sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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House music legend Paul Oakenfold has remixed some amazing tracks like: Britney's Gimme More (Paul Oakenfold Remix), Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy (Perfecto Mix), Mark Ronson featuring Daniel Merriweather - Stop Me (Exclusive New Oakenfold 2008 Remix), Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love (Paul Oakenfold Remix), Dirty Vegas - Days Go By (Paul Oakenfold Remix Vocal), Madonna - Sorry (Paul Oakenfold Remix), U2 - Beautiful Day (The Perfecto Mix), and the Oakenfold original featuring Brittany Murphy - Faster Kill Pussycat.
In April, Paul will head back on tour covering: Jakarta Utara, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Beijing.
Paul Oakenfold sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Andy Duguid, the man Tiesto called his favourite producer in 2008", just released his debut album "Believe" with eleven tracks of the highest quality. For “Believe”, Andy collaborates with acclaimed producers and vocalists such as Mr. Sam, Julie Thompson, Leah, Alanah, Donna & Anthony, Esmaye, Solarstone and Dutch singer/songwriter I-Fan.
Andy was one of the DJs the played the “Black Hole Recordings” WMC set at the A|X South Beach store. His album "Believe" is out now Black Hole Recordings, and is a continuous soundtrack of subtle progressive, seductive trance, fierce electro and pounding house.
Andy Duguid sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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In 2004, Armani Exchange enlisted DJ Rap for the fourth installment in the A|X Music Series “Chemistry”. Rap teamed up with DJ Palash for this two-set CD compilation of transcontinental underground dance music, from Star 69 Records.
DJ Rap's CD on “Chemistry”, she selected an array of classic and disco house, tech, and electronica, mixed with R&B, retro, and other diversely offbeat styles. DJ Palash added his own dose of “Chemistry” to the CD, unleashing his usual thick blend of dark and sexy tribal progressive with a massive dose of hard and heavy classic disco house for good measure.
DJ Rap sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Rodrigo Ferrari, is resident DJ at the A|X Morumbi Shopping Mall store, and Pacha Nightclub in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Roger recently released Pacha Brazil, where he goes head to head with Pacha Ibiza resident Sarah Main a pure house battle of the beats.
Rodrigo Ferrari sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Armani Exchange has teamed up with Tiesto and his label Black Hole Recordings for the latest installment in the A|X Music Series. For A|X Music Series Volume 13, Tiesto presents “Timeless” mixed by Mr Sam. The CD launch exclusively at the A|X store in South Beach this week during the Winter Music Conference 2009. The CD will be available next month at Armani Exchange and the brands website armaniexchange.com
Mr Sam sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Armani Exchange will be bringing you exclusive interview from some of todays top-name DJs, produces, and artist from Winter Music Conference, in South Beach Miami.
Paul van Dyk sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Deadmau5 sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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DJ Dan sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Nick Warren sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Kaskade sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Armani Exchange is bringing you exclusive interviews from some of today's top DJs, producers, and artists from Winter Music Conference 2009, in South Miami Beach.
Bob Sinclar sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Todd Terry sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Nic Fanciulli sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Armani Exchange will be bringing you exclusive interview from some of today's top-name DJs, produces, and artist from Winter Music Conference, in South Miami Beach.
Markus Schulz sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Oscar G. sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Fedde Le Grand sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Armani Exchange will be bringing you exclusive interview from some of todays top-name DJs, produces, and artist from Winter Music Conference, in South Beach Miami.
This year, Armani Exchange will be hosting the A|X Music Lounge with an incredible line-up of top-talent DJs like Oscar G., Dirty Vegas, Fedde Le Grand, Markus Schulz, Nic Fanciulli, Mr Sam, Kaskade, DJ Dan, Paul van Dyk, Bob Sinclar, Deadmau5, Andy Duguid, Chris Lake, Dave Dresden & Lynnwood, Steve Aoki, Rodrigo Ferrari, and Cosmic Gate.
Dirty Vegas (Paul Harris, Steve Smith and Ben Harris) sits down with Armani Exchange at the A|X Music Lounge at Winter Music Conference.
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Now here's an interesting initiative for all DJs whose gigs are limited to rocking in front of their teddy bears. DJSounds provides bedroom DJs the opportunity to get themselves heard and seen through a digital platform.
Do you feel that your mixing talent isn't getting the attention it deserves? Then videotape it and submit the footage to DJSounds.com and chances are that you're the one who will be rocking it to an international audience (behind their screens, yes, but still...). The platform's team will publish one video per week which they consider to be the best, but you might wanna keep in mind a few tips & tricks though: Tutorial videos, exotic locations, and specification of gear used are appreciated extras. You may also comment on other people's videos or suggest footage that has impressed you or your friends.
Seems like a pretty solid initiative to us and the best part? It's sponsored by our friends at Pioneer!
Visit www.djsounds.com for more details
On Friday, March 13th Dutch DJ Tiesto gave his Dubai fans a taste of his skills at the Armani Exchange store in the Deira City Centre before playing to a sold out crowd at Dubai Festival City – sponsored by Armani Exchange. Below is an article, written by Rachel McArthur, for Emirates Business - Business 24-7, issued on Friday, March 13, 2009:
King of Spin Does Biz
It's hard to find a DJ whose career has been punctuated by so many landmark achievements, but Tiesto is the exception. Not only did he become the first DJ to play live at the Olympic Games, the Dutchman was also the first to sell out a solo stadium event for over 25,000 people two nights in a row, and the first to hit number one in the Netherlands with an instrumental track, Traffic. His remix of Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan's Silence became the first house track ever broadcast on daytime radio in North America and then went on to become an international dance anthem. He is now one of the world's most famous figures on the electronic dance music scene and was declared the world's number one DJ by DJ Magazine from 2002 to 2004. Most recently, he received a Grammy Award nomination and was voted Mix Mag's number one DJ of 2008. To top it all off, when he's not working on his music, Tiesto dedicates his time to charity (he's an ambassador for the Dance4Life foundation). The DJ also runs his own production business and has endorsements with companies such as Armani Exchange, Reebok and Microsoft. But despite his success, and immense popularity in the Middle East, Tiesto remains grounded, and when Emirates Business chatted to him ahead of his two appearances in Dubai tonight – an in-store performance at Armani Exchange in Deira City Centre from 6pm, followed by a gig at Dubai Festival City from 9pm – it is obvious his love of music was the catalyst for his success.
You're back in Dubai for your biggest gig in the city to date – 15,000 people at Dubai Festival City. Is it good to be back?
It's always great to be back. It's like a little holiday for me; I get pampered and I always stay in an amazing hotel. Plus the weather's nice and there is always a good crowd. I also have gigs in Doha and Beirut in the same week, which is exciting. People in Beirut really know how to party.
You've been called the most popular DJ in the world. What is your secret?
That's up to the fans to decide, but I guess it's because my music is energetic and happy, and people can really have fun. There's something for everyone – girls like the tunes with vocals, while guys prefer the harder, more trance tracks.
But you're not just a DJ. Besides the music and gigs, haven't you also got business ventures?
I've set up a company called Unlimited Productions with a friend of mine. Basically, we produce tours for other DJs. You can call it a vertical investment.
Media reports say that you're working on your new album. Can you tell us more? When will it be released?
I'm working on the tracks now, and I think it will be out by the end of 2009.
What is it going to be called?
I know what it's going to be called, but I'm not going to tell you. It's a secret.
Will you release a new single before the album comes out?
Yes, I think I'll release a single in the summer. I haven't decided what though, because I haven't finished all the tracks. I need to finish them to see which one I like best for the first single.
What else have you been up to?
My latest release is a remix of Spaceman by The Killers, and at the moment I am working on the new single by Calvin Harris. I am obviously doing a lot of gigs too.
So where would you say your money comes from? Brand endorsements, albums or touring?
Touring is a good source of income for any DJ, and when it comes to endorsements, I do things I believe in, like with Armani.
But in a time when anyone can buy individual songs over the internet, do album sales still bring in cash?
Yes. My last album, Elements of Life was my biggest-selling album of all time.
What do you think of those who download your music for free?
I don't mind at all. When I started DJing, I did it because I love music and wanted to share it with the world. If I produce a track and somebody downloads it, then I am honoured: That's one more person listening to my music. To be rich, is to be rich with what you have; not the number in the bank.
So you don't know how much you're worth?
Nope. My manager does my accounts.
With all the gigs, how many passports do you go through in a year?
Two, but one is extra thick: 64 pages.
What are your favourite destinations?
I like Argentina and Lebanon.
Where in the world haven't you performed but would love to go to?
I'd love to do a tour of India, because I've only been there briefly. I want to play in the country's real cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
What's your opinion on those who claim that the era of the DJ is fading?
I don't agree. If DJs are fading, then I think it will happen slowly over the next 100 years. I think it's easier for DJs to tour. We can do live or semi-live sets, we can mix tracks. Plus, I can do a gig every night and I don't have to play the same set, whereas bands are stuck with a certain set-list. Even bands who have had 10 albums will still be stuck with a set-list. I think those who claim that really do not know what a DJ does. They don't realise that DJs play their own tracks and can create something new.
How do you like being described?
I'm definitely electronic, but I like the terms rocktronic and maximal.
Which DJs do you rate?
Sven Vath, DJ SvD, Virtual Vault, Ricky Rivaro and Steve Aoki.
Do you listen to other genres?
Yes, there's a little bit of everything in my MP3 player. At the moment, I'm listening to Bloc Party, The Killers, Muse and Moby.
What kind of club nights do you like going to when you're not working?
I prefer going to parties where the music is different, because if it's the same style of music, I end up spending the night thinking about what I could do with the tracks. Technically I end up working. So going somewhere like a hip-hop club is better.
Do you get recognized a lot?
Yeah, I do. You'd think I wouldn't, but people come up and say hi.
How do you cope with the "celeb" aspect?
It's just part of the job. People want to dream and read about their favourite stars in magazines, so the paparazzi thing comes with making music. I've read some ridiculous things about me – once I apparently died in an accident, and another story claimed I drink 31 energy drinks per gig. It's just ridiculous and I ignore it.
When Tiesto met Armani
Last year, Tiesto teamed up with Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's young fashion brand, Armani Exchange, for a partnership that included major tour sponsorship and enhanced in-store experiences. The DJ also released a special three-CD set only available at stores and online at armaniexchange.com
Additionally, the duo collaborated together on a limited edition Tiesto t-shirt, with 100 per cent of the profits from the sales going to the charity, Mercy Corps, which aims to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive communities. The DJ has raised over $300,000 (Dh1.1m) from sales so far.
TIESTO AT A|X
TIESTO AT DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY
On Friday, February 27th 2009, Tiësto will host the 100th episode of his enormously successful weekly radio show 'Tiësto's Club Life.'
The show, which is now in its second season, is one of the most popular artist music podcasts in the world with about 300.000 weekly downloads.
The radio show first aired on April 6th 2007 on the Dutch national radio station Radio538. To make this milestone an event that won't pass unnoticed, Tiësto wants to celebrate the 100th episode with his fans.
'In celebration of the 100th episode, I want the listeners to compile my playlist', he says. 'Before the show, people can email me and send their requests in to tiesto@radio538.nl, so basically everyone decides what I will play!'
'Tiësto's Club Life' radio show is currently broadcast in various countries all over the world. The podcast, available online, has almost reached 300.000 weekly downloads and is topping numerous international podcast charts. The program has been nominated 'Best Podcast' for the 2009 IDMA Awards, so don't forget to vote for Tiësto's Club Life!
Danny Howells has played many of the Made parties at BED in previous years, and 2009 will see him return to the intimate venue.
Howells' events became such a popular staple of the WMC that he was forced to migrate to larger venues such as The Pawn Shop and SET. Now that The Pawn Shop has now closed, Howells has decided to take his Dig Deeper party to his old haunt, where he will spin solo for the entire seven hour duration. With his new Dig Deeper label just kicking into gear, revellers can expect to hear plenty of Howells' new productions nestled alongside his deeply dug selections.
Danny Howells revolted and created his own party – Dig Deeper – as a venue for him to explore longer sets. With the stamina to do up to 12-hour sets, Danny will be bringing Dig Deeper party back to South Beach for Winter Music Conference this year. Known for his Global Underground and Azuli mixed CD as well as numerous productions/remixes, Danny is planning to bring his original productions to his sets for live DJ gigs as well as a new mixed compilation due this summer.
Cosmic Gate have created and inspired some of the most influential music ever to hit our dancefloors over the past decade, having a lot of success from their artist album Earth Mover (IDMA nominated) and last year’s big track Body of Conflict.
Not Enough Time comes in a Club and Extended Mix with Emma’s tender vocal fitting perfectly with the dramatic bass, soaring breakdowns and atmospheric melodies. Trance-man of the moment Sied Van Riel turns out a blinding re-rub, with Andy Duguid also providing an ace remix that rounds off the package nicely.
This release is already getting hammered by the likes of TIËSTO, ARMIN, PVD, Judge Jules and MARKUS SCHULZ who have all played Not Enough Time over the airwaves and in their DJ sets in the last two weeks.
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for Cosmic Gate performing live during Winter Music Conference at Armani Exchange South Beach-March 27th from 4 pm-6 pm.
Benny has pricked the ears of label boss Mark Knight and the Toolroom gang, with his infectious, party style sets… “Benny Benassi’s a DJ that’s maintained his presence on the house scene for years. Not an obvious name from the Toolroom camp but a definite favourite of the label. A real crowd favourite, Benny always rocks up and gets the party going. We’ve respected him for years so it was an absolute pleasure to have him mix the next Toolroom Knights.” – Toolroom Records
Join Benny Benassi at Cielo for his official CD release party for "TOOLROOM KNIGHTS".
Cielo-18 Little W. 12th St. NYC
Doors Open at 10pm
Get tickets at danceherenow.com
Ready, Set, Vote. It’s time to mark your favorite in their category for the 24th Annual International Dance Music Awards. A highlight of the Winter Music Conference, the IDMAs are the premier awards show for the dance and electronic music industry worldwide.
A few of the A|X Music DJs are on the list for best American DJ: Markus Schulz , Roger Sanchez, and Erick Morillo. And the number one, Tiesto, is up for best European and best Global DJ. Tjs also received a nom for Best Full Length DJ Mix for his A|X Music “In Search of Sunrise 7: Asia – Tiesto” (Black Hole) CD. A complete list of nominations / categories are after the jump.
Voting is open on the IDMA website to the public and only one ballot is allowed per person. Voting ends February 27th and the winners will be announced at IDMA on March 26th during the Winter Music Conference. Remember – every vote counts….
Vote now at here
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A|X fave Markus Schulz begins February 2009 with a collection of an impressive Global DJ Broadcast Top 15 digital compilation. Presenting 15 tracks in their full un-mixed versions, he selects the biggest tunes on his Global DJ Broadcast radio show, including the fan-selected Global Selection winners, as well as the major crowd pleasers from his live sets.
If you are a follower of Global DJ Broadcast, Evolution, the World Tour shows or Markus Schulz's live sets, you are sure to find something to cater for your tastes here.
Check these first class tracks in summary, the Top 15 for February is:
01. Mike Foyle pres. Statica - Bittersweet Nightshade (Markus Schulz Return To Coldharbour Remix)
02. AF Project - Moonlight Madness (Original Mix)
03. Marco Joosten vs. E.C. - Offshore
04. Dyor 2 Dyor - Vision (Big Emotion Mix)
05. Probspot - Blueberry
06. Timmy & Tommy - Full Tiltin (Joint Operations Centre Remix)
07. Myon & Shane 54 feat. Carrie Skipper - Vampire (Gareth Emery's Garuda Remix)
08. Beat Service - Nectar (Juicy Mix)
09. Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Sunshine (Original Mix)
10. Ronski Speed feat. Karen Ires - Revolving Doors (Sun Decade Mix)
11. PooNyk & Oxide - Tears Don't Drop (Mobilize Remix)
12. Rowald Steyn - Hold Control
13. Moonbeam & Tyler Michaud feat. Fisher - Love Never Dies
14. Firewall - Sincere (Lange Mix)
15. Sied van Riel & Claudia Cazacu - Contrasts (Original Mix)
You can purchase this Top 15 from iTunes - simply open the iTunes Store and search for "Global DJ Broadcast"
If you think you have what it takes to be a Hed Kandi Resident DJ, then this is your chance to prove yourself! Hed Kandi invites you to enter their Hed Kandi America DJ Competition. They seek fresh artists that fit with the style and direction the record company works so hard to represent.
If you choose to accept this challenge, be prepared to create a one-hour mix and submit it to Hed Kandi via email by uploading the mix to an on-line host (such as Yousendit) along with a bio, and photos. Send all inquiries to info@hedkandiamerica.com
Currently, it seems that there is no end date to the competition, but the time is now to get your mix in!
Tiesto is continuing his In Search of Sunrise 7, tour and on December 27 he will play at Miami’s hottest new nightclub, LIV at Fontainebleau. LIV attracts celebrities and Miami’s local party crowd come to see and be seen in this 30,000 square foot high energy, DJ driven atmosphere. With three full-service bars, main room playing a variety of hip hop, house and rock music, and state-of-the-art audio and lighting systems.
This year Tiesto is teamed up with Armani Exchange for a strategic partnership, which included a major tour sponsorship, collaborative exclusive apparel, enhanced in-store and on-line experience and a limited edition 3-CD set that was sold exclusively at Armani Exchange stores and online at armaniexchange.com.
A collaboration between A|X and Tiesto was a natural partnership for the brand. A|X and Tiesto are both aimed at capturing the spirit of a new generation that appreciate after-dark style.
So if you are in Miami be sure to check out trance master Tiesto as he hits the decks at the Fontainebleau’s new club, LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $75 and you can get them here
On Saturday, December 20th, Basic NYC welcomes the legendary SATOSHI TOMIIE back to New York! The esteemed Def Mix veteran and SAW Recordings label founder will be playing the intimate confines of Sullivan Room in support of his new double CD "Renaissance: Masters Series."
Sullivan Room
218 Sullivan St (Btwn West 3rd and Bleecker St)
10pm-5am
$25 General Admission
Guestlist: $15
Purchase tickets here.
The Ultra Music Festival 11 has announced the preliminary line-up for the world’s leading two-day electronic music experience two-day event, taking place Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28, 2009.
With more than 200+ artists/djs/producers, 40,000 music fans in attendance, and 10 stages, Ultra Music Festival is the largest music festival of it’s kind in the United States. The Winter Music Conference’s best music festival, internationally known for its memorable live performances and DJ sets from the world’s top electronic and alternative rock artists, will take place at the beautiful waterfront location of Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami.
The initial line-up for the first night of the festival includes Miami exclusive performances from: Tiësto, Bloc Party, The Ting Tings, Santogold and–making their first US appearance as a full band in seven years–drum and bass legends Roni Size Reprazent.
And the second night won’t disappoint with Miami exclusive artists confirmed which include, Busy P, Cut Copy, Deadmau5, Crystal Castles, The Presets, Hercules and Love Affair, Simian Mobile Disco, and the legendary Carl Cox and Friends.
Many additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks here
It’s finally here – the latest monthly Global DJ Broadcast Top 15 compilation from Markus Schulz. Showcasing the best tracks on Global DJ Broadcast and his live sets, Markus guarantees listeners some of the hottest tracks of the year, like the Dyor Big Room Remix of Hammer & Herbick feat. Boytronic – You, that quickly became a summer anthem, and one of the most anticipated tracks on Coldharbour Recordings in recent memory.
Other amazing tracks are C-Systems - Close My Eyes (Lemon & Einar K Remix), and tracks by Andrelli & Blue, Santiago Nino & Alaa, Heatbeat, Eddie Williams and The Flash Brothers guaranteed to put you in a groove and leave a smile on your face.
In summary, the Top 15 for December is:
01. Hammer & Herbick feat. Boytronic - You (Dyor Big Room Remix)
02. C-Systems - Close My Eyes (Lemon & Einar K Remix)
03. Andrelli & Blue feat. Hila - Transparent (Original Mix)
04. Element One - A World Away
05. Tritonal feat. Cristina Soto - Walk With Me (Air Up There Mix)
06. Wippenberg - Chakalaka
07. Blake Jarrell - Punta Del Este (Arnej Minimal Drum Dub)
08. Santiago Nino & Alaa - Summer Days
09. Kyau & Albert - Hide & Seek (Lange Remix)
10. Arnej - They Always Come Back (Intro Mix)
11. Heatbeat - Push Over
12. Duderstadt vs. Store N Forward - Broken (Duderstadt Progressive Mix)
13. Eddie Williams - Gestation (Part 1)
14. Moussa Clarke & Terrafunka - She Wants Him (Blake Jarrell's Party Dropper Remix)
15. Flash Brothers - Destiny
You can purchase this Top 15 from iTunes. Simply open the iTunes Store and search for "Global DJ Broadcast".
Want more? Get your copy of the A|X Music Series Volume 12 CD "Hypnotic", mixed by Markus Sculz here
This Saturday, Mansion in Miami brings in one of the most talented DJ/Producers around, Nic Fanciulli.
Fanciulli (24) is a fresh DJ, producer and re-mixer - currently the hottest rising house talent in the UK. Nic started in music at 16, working in a record shop and DJing in local bars in his hometown of Maidstone, Kent. His first big break came five years ago after slipping unmarked mix tapes to Maidstone's Club Class promoter. After the 3rd tape and a 6-week hunt by the promoter Nic was given a weekly main room residency.
Proving why he is the man in demand are his remixes of a string of legendary releases like the Jo Mills' 4Tune 500 'Dancin in the Dark' achieved 'Essential New Tune' status back in XXXX, whilst his remixes of Sandy Rivera's 'I Cant Stop' (Deep Vision), Deep Dish's 'Prahna The Dream' (Yoshitoshi) and Xpress2's 'Muzik' (JBO). Nic has been hitting the studio hard and in August Fanciulli achieved Essential New Tune with his own production work (as Sky Lark) with 'That's More Like It'.
Nic has been signed up by Deep Dish's DJ agency 'Bullitt' for representation and his production and remix work (under his Skylark banner) has also stepped up a gear this year, pushing him through as both an artist and DJ. His latest club hit, "Sugar High," can be streamed for free on his MySpace page.
Check out one of the hottest new DJ talents, Nic Fanciulli - Saturday, December 6; Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Ages 21+ with ID.Doors open at 11 p.m.; tickets cost $20 in advance here
This Saturday, Mansion in Miami brings in one of the most talented DJ/Producers around, Nic Fanciulli.
Fanciulli (24) is a fresh DJ, producer and re-mixer - currently the hottest rising house talent in the UK. Nic started in music at 16, working in a record shop and DJing in local bars in his hometown of Maidstone, Kent. His first big break came five years ago after slipping unmarked mix tapes to Maidstone's Club Class promoter. After the 3rd tape and a 6-week hunt by the promoter Nic was given a weekly main room residency.
Proving why he is the man in demand are his remixes of a string of legendary releases like the Jo Mills' 4Tune 500 'Dancin in the Dark' achieved 'Essential New Tune' status back in XXXX, whilst his remixes of Sandy Rivera's 'I Cant Stop' (Deep Vision), Deep Dish's 'Prahna The Dream' (Yoshitoshi) and Xpress2's 'Muzik' (JBO). Nic has been hitting the studio hard and in August Fanciulli achieved Essential New Tune with his own production work (as Sky Lark) with 'That's More Like It'.
Nic has been signed up by Deep Dish's DJ agency 'Bullitt' for representation and his production and remix work (under his Skylark banner) has also stepped up a gear this year, pushing him through as both an artist and DJ. His latest club hit, "Sugar High," can be streamed for free on his MySpace page.
Check out one of the hottest new DJ talents, Nic Fanciulli - Saturday, December 6; Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Ages 21+ with ID.Doors open at 11 p.m.; tickets cost $20 in advance here
It’s been an incredible year for Markus Schulz. In 2008 alone, Schulz is the headline DJ in the A|X Music Series Volume 12 “Hypnotic” 2CD; ranked Number 8 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ Chart; became the resident DJ at world-famous night The Gallery at London’s Ministry of Sound; remixed the likes of Australian songstress Sia to massive critical acclaim; a sold-out season in Ibiza as one of the key figures in the Armada @ Amnesia parties; and now one of the praised with the highest honor – a Radio 1 Essential Mix.
For more than 15 years, UK’s biggest radio station BBC Radio 1 has invited the world’s greatest DJs to show off their skills and talent in the renowned Essential Mix. And it’s been three years since listeners of the UK’s biggest dance music show in the world have been privileged to hear a Markus Schulz Essential Mix.
Markus is delighted with the news. “It’s a wonderful honor to be asked. For many fans around the world, they get their first real exposure to dance music through the reputation of the Essential Mix. After visiting the Radio 1 studio a few weeks ago to do the show with Judge Jules, you could feel a special atmosphere just by looking at pictures of the DJs who have been there and featured heavily on the EM over the years. It makes me feel nervous, but very excited at the same time.”
Markus’ Essential Mix will be filled with some very exciting stuff, amongst some new Armada bangers, the mix will also include some exclusive remixes and some surprises too.
Markus: “I hope I can be as creative as possible and provide something that the listeners are going to be talking about for some time to come.”
For the A|X Music Series Volume 12 “Hypnotic”, bestowed with a life-long passion for music, Markus Schulz has crafted his trademark sound of deep grooves, layered beats, epic breakdowns, alongside beautiful euphoric melodies, and sublime vocals, into a 2-CD compilation power mix that will project you into your very own hypnotic trance. The double CD is available exclusively at armaniexchange.com - $20.00.
Be sure not to miss Markus Schulz as he mixes two essential hours of the hottest progressive trance and techno tracks. Schulz is truly a master of the craft!
On Friday December 5, at 10pm Eastern Time/ Saturday 3am GMT /Saturday 4am European Time tune in here
Get ready to ring in the New Year with Tiesto as he will be welcoming in 2009 with a few thousand of his closest friends in the Big Apple!
On December 31, 2008, Tiesto will bring his trademark sound to New York City's world famous Roseland Ballroom.
The big bash marks the end of his amazing In Search Of Sunrise world tour, which he partnered with Armani Exchange for his North American dates and also his legendary performance at the O2 Arena in London.
Promising to be an unforgettable night for Tiesto, where he will pull out all stops in order to throw the biggest celebration of the year!
TICKET DETAILS
Tickets for Tiesto 'NYE 2009' are electronic and now available (refer to the link below). After you have purchased you will receive your E-tickets via email which includes a secure bar-code containing your ticket purchase information. Please print your email and bring this with you to the venue. This confirmation email is your E-ticket, upon arrival at the venue you will be asked to present your E-ticket along with valid ID or the credit/payment card the tickets were purchased with.
Age Restriction applies at all venues and ticket holders must be 21 years old and over. Adults not meeting these restrictions will not be allowed to enter the venue, so please check your preferred venue before making your ticket purchase. Photo ID will be required to prove age.
For tickets click here
Following a successful debut edition, Markus Schulz returns with another 15 personally selected tunes for his November digital compilation.
The Top 15 is loaded with all the biggest tunes on both Global DJ Broadcast and Markus' live sets. Leading the way is Texan outfit Tritonal, teaming up with vocalist Cristina Soto to bring the wonderful 'Walk With Me', which was been one of the most requested GDJB tunes during the Ibiza Summer Sessions season.
It would have been difficult to find a Markus Schulz liveset this summer that didn't include the pulsating 'Russia' by tyDi, 'Red Star' by Musetta, the updated version of 'Take Me Away' by 4 Strings, or the peak time 'No More Alone' by Giuseppe Ottaviani.
Also featured are some of the championed GDJB names from over the years, including Duderstadt, Mr. Pit, Funabashi and Andrew Bennett. Andrew's track 'Heaven Sent', along with Interstate's 'Remember Me', were chosen to appear on Markus' latest compilation project for Armani Exchange. As they will be forever remembered as tracks that defined the GDJB era, they make a welcomed appearance here as listeners anticipate the end of year GDJB Classics Showcase.
Wrapping up the Top 15 are names such as Ronski Speed, Stoneface & Terminal, Re-Ward, M.I.K.E. under his Phuture Dust alias and balearic master DJ Shah, under his Sunlounger guise.
The Global DJ Broadcast Top 15 is brimming with quality from start to finish, and everyone is guaranteed to find something appealing.
01. Tritonal feat. Cristina Soto - Walk With Me (Original Mix)
02. tyDi - Russia (Melodic Mix)
03. DJ Shog with Lemon & Einar K - Feel Me (Through The Radio) (Duderstadt Uplifting Remix)
04. Mr. Pit - Love You More
05. Musetta - Red Star (Michael Cassette Remix)
06. Ronski Speed - Overfloat (Album Version)
07. Interstate - Remember Me (Shawn Mitiska & Tyler Michaud Remix)
08. 4 Strings - Take Me Away (Re-Ward Dub Mix)
09. Stoneface & Terminal - Blueprint (Club Mix)
10. Hammer & Herbick feat. Boytronic - You (Funabashi Remix)
11. Giuseppe Ottaviani feat. Stephan Pickup - No More Alone (Original Mix)
12. Re-Ward - Contrast (Intro Mix)
13. Phuture Dust - Data On The Moon (Original Mix)
14. Andrew Bennett feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw - Heaven Sent (Vocal Mix)
15. Sunlounger - Sunny Tales (Dance Version)
To purchase the Global DJ Broadcast Top 15 for November from i.tunes, click
here
World renowned, Grammy Award winning Superstar DJ and party icon Roger Sanchez is one busy man this week. This Thursday, November 13th, he spins at Pacha in Florianopolis. Friday, the mix master can be found at Pacha again, this time at their Sao Paolo palace. On Saturday, the unstoppable man will be hitting the decks at Creamfields in Belo Horizonte, as part of their 10th Anniversary.
Roger is known for having unstoppable energy throughout his almost 20 year career and he has shows no signs of slowing down, especially for his Brazilian fans.
In one of his final performances on the Invol2ver Tour, legendary DJ/Producer Sasha performs tonight at Webster Hall in New York City with special guest Ulrich Schnauss.
Soon after its digital release, Sasha’s Invol2ver achieved a No 1 spot on iTunes' US Dance Chart and has since remained in the top 25. Invol2ver was recently nominated for the prestigious People's Design Award and Sasha was named Top Progressive House DJ at this year's DJ Awards in Ibiza.
Joining Sasha tonight at Webster Hall is Ulrich Schnauss, the Berlin-based artist known for bridging unique dance sounds with skilled songwriting.
Sasha Invol2ver is out now on CD and digital (Global Underground).
The world's leading festival promoters, Creamfields, have pushed the boundaries and are taking the festival into new territories staging events in Spain, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, Poland, Czech Republic, Turkey, Chile and Argentina Creamfields Aregentina attracts over 60,000 people every year and has gone on to become THE biggest electronic music festival in Latin America, adding to the strength of the brand in South America, a second show is planned for Brazil this year.
This Saturday, Creamfields will in invade Buenos Aires to host the most spectacular stage show in Argentina. Check out the line-up and plan your itinerary for this new edition of the biggest electronic music festival that will take place at the Autódromo de Buenos Aires on November 8.
Roger Sanchez
Erick Morillo
Steve Lawler
Heman Cattaneo
Deadmau5
UNKLE Live
David Guetta
Cassius
Siman Mobile Disco
808 State
M.A.N.D.Y
and more…
Fore more information click here
Made Event present Armin van Buuren
Halloween Ball @ Roseland Balllroom
Friday, October 31, 2008
10:00pm - 4:00am
Made Event presents Armin van Buuren Halloween Ball
Come dressed in your best Halloween attire
Roseland Ballroom 239 W 52nd St., NYC
Doors at 9pm
Valid state issued photo I.D. required
Advanced tickets $40 from ticketweb.com while supplies last - very limited VIP seating available:
Maximum of 4 persons per table. Price is in addition to entry ticket and does not include or require bottle purchase. Bottle purchases are available at additional cost.
PLEASE NOTE: VIP table ticket redeemed at Will Call, valid I.D. and credit card used for purchase must be presented. Purchase VIP Premium Seating are($275)
Premium Seating is on an elevated platform on the dance floor level with premium views of Armin Purchase VIP Mezzanine Seating now ($200)
Mezzanine Seating is one flight up from the dance floor level, overlooking the dance floor Complete sound system installed and engineered by Integral Sound Full light and video show. Event Info Line: 917.723.9381
Don't miss it - get your tickets here
As the temperature start to cool off outside the clubs of NYC heat up. In downtown Manhattan Cielo is burning up October with the wealth of international talent lined up to entertain. One of our favorites Roger sanchez will be presenting secret soul sessions on Tuesday October 21st at Cielo from 10-4am.
Roger Sanchez has been busy clocking up the international DJ air miles lately. Any given week you’ll find him spinning in Tokyo, Ibiza, Sydney, London, or New York. In between running his Stealth label, releasing material as a chart-topping artist, and picking up Grammy Awards for his remixes, the kid from Queens does what he does best behind the decks.
Check Roger Sanchez out next Tuesday at Cielo and hear for yourself why the he has consistently been voted one top DJs in the world for over a decade.
Beginning this month, Markus Schulz will make his personal picks of which tunes are riding high on both the show and on dancefloors around the globe, and compiles them into a Top 15. Markus selects the best new tracks available, resulting in a tasty blend of progressive, trance and deep house beats.
You will be able to find plenty of Coldharbour Recordings alumni here, with names such as Mr. Pit, Elevation, Agnelli & Nelson and Funabashi. Coupled with big dancefloor names such as Sunlounger, Ali Wilson and Vengeance, you will certainly find quite a few tracks that stand out for everyone.
Airing on over 20 FM and online stations worldwide each week, millions of listeners tune in for Markus Schulz's vision of all things progressive and trance on the Global DJ Broadcast.
In the US and Canada, the Top 15 for October is:
01. Mr. Pit - Shana (Duderstadt Progressive Dub)
02. Majai - Phoria (Elevation Remix)
03. Mr. Pit feat. Vicky Fee - Back For More (Funabashi Remix)
04. Sunlounger & Zara - Lost (Dance Version)
05. Cramp - Deadline (Original Mix)
06. Agnelli & Nelson present The A&N Project - Sleeping in Airports (Original Mix)
07. Arnej - The Ones That Get Away (Minimal Drum Dub)
08. Ali Wilson - Shakedown (Original Mix)
09. Heatbeat - Geek Love (Thr3shold Remix)
10. Filterheadz - Day at the Beach (Original Mix)
11. Vengeance - Temptation (Denga & Manus Remix)
12. Anton Firtich - Rain Over The Ocean (Original Mix)
13. Evol Waves - Mesjah
14. Datt & Bissen feat. Tiff Lacey - Take Your Time (Martin Roth Nu-Style Remix)
15. Musetta - Red Star (Michael Cassette Remix)
You can purchase this Top 15 from iTunes simply open the iTunes Store and search for "Global DJ Broadcast"
Armin van Buuren is an artist who’s constantly doing something different with trance music and this time is no different.
If you’re tired of the standard ringtones, tunes and annoying beeps every time someone gives you a call then make sure you get the realtones from Armin’s ‘Imagine’ album.
‘Going Wrong’ – the first release from the album – stays in line with the rock-trance trend and makes for our favorite realtone.
All tracks of the album are now remade into amazing realtones and have all the makings of your personal anthems.
Check them out right here
Markus Schulz is an unstoppable music nomad, traveling the world playing his personal brand of "dark, moody, melodic trance" to fans all over the globe. This Saturday (9/13) Markus returns to his hometown, Miami, to rock the decks at Mansion, hosted by Armani Exchange.
Armani Exchange has teamed up Markus Schulz for their next installment in the A|X Music Series Volume 12 – Hypnotic. Markus Schulz, has crafted his trademark sound of deep grooves, layered beats, epic breakdowns, alongside beautiful euphoric melodies, and sublime vocals into a 2-CD compilation power mix that will put you in a “hypnotic” trance.
Stop by the A|X South Beach store on Saturday September 13, for the exclusive launch event of “Hypnotic.” Hypnotic perfectly blends powerful basslines, constant rhythms, and rounded beats with beautiful melodies, and uplifting vocals.
Armani Exchange South Beach – 760 Collins Avenue – 6PM – 8PM – Open to the Public
Mansion – 1235 Washington Avenue – 9PM – To get your tickets click here
Markus Schulz is renowned for his unique style of dark, brooding melodic DJ sets that pack dancefloors around the world. Check out his brand new Armada Video, called ‘A New World’. A true hypnotic and uplifting track made to light up the world.
Tiesto concluded his In Search of Sunrise 7 North American Tour this past Friday, August 29th. Over 3,000 loyal fans packed into the Events Center at the Borgada Hotel in Atlantic City. The world’s most famous DJ went on at 12:30 and played one of his best sets A|X insiders say they have ever seen. Favorites played like Ride, In The Dark, and Loving Arms got the crowd moving and grooving.
special thanks to chriswithuhk from youtube.com for this awesome video
Armani Exchange presents DJ Tiesto at Mixx in Atlantic City this Friday, August 29th.
Doors open at 11pm-tickets are still available
www.wantickets.com.
Berlin-based electronic music pioneer, Paul Van Dyk, ignited the NYC skyline, on Friday night at his sold-out riverside performance at Pier 54. Van Dyk had the crowd hooked throughout the entire five-hour set with full light ands laser show. The party continued later that night at Webster Hall for the official after-party that ran till 6am.
Check out a the scene from PVDs Pier performance – thanks rsw161
On Friday 08-08-08, Tiesto rocked the A|X London store on Regent Street with one-hour set as the ultimate pre-party to his performance at the legendary O2 Arena. Following his private performance at the A|X Regent Street location Tiesto, joined by support acts First State & Airbase, delivered a five-hour set in the style of his In Search Of Sunrise series.
Check out this youtube clip from his performance at the A|X Regent Street store in London - thanks lawtonnz
Tonight Tiesto performs live in the Armani Exchange UK store. To celebrate we are posting our favorite A|X | Tiesto youtube videos from the recent North American tour.
Check out Tiesto at the A|X store in SoHo NYC - thanks crazylokum
2days until Tiesto performs live in the Armani Exchange UK store. To celebrate we are posting our favorite A|X | Tiesto youtube videos from the recent North American tour.
Check out Tiesto at Club Ibiza in Washington, DC - thanks acid643
3days until Tiesto performs live in the Armani Exchange UK store. To celebrate we are posting our favorite A|X | Tiesto youtube videos from the recent North American tour.
Check out Tiesto at Webster Hall - thanks jlbellinger
The countdown begins - 4days until Tiesto performs live in the Armani Exchange UK store. To celebrate we are posting our favorite A|X | Tiesto youtube videos from the recent North American tour.
Check out Tiesto at Bar Rio in Houston - thanks omarws6
For five consecutive years Paul van Dyk’s annual concerts in Central Park have been one of New York City’s most anticipated live music events.
Last year, over 10,000 loyal fans from around the world invaded New York City to experience a day in the park with Paul Van Dyk. This year, PVD and Made Event leave the friendly confines of Central Park and travel west to the famed Pier 54 for a waterside dance music extravaganza that’s never been experienced before, on Saturday, August 16th 2008.
For the first time ever in New York City, Paul van Dyk’s 5-hour live set is to be accompanied by a full sound system installation engineered specifically for this event by acclaimed sound design company Integral Sound. Fans in attendance at Pier 54 will enjoy Paul van Dyk’s music in its purest form and at an unmatched level of clarity.
Paul van Dyk has made no secret of his passion for New York City, producing a hit song titled “New York City”, coming to NewYork several times a year, naming his label and radio show VONYC, and during an interview with me during WMC ’07, he said the outdoor concert in New York is one of his “favorite gigs of the year". Previous concerts have featured live vocalists, percussionists, and other special guests, heard on van Dyk’s releases.
In the coming weeks Made Event will reveal the very special surprises and themes associated with Paul van Dyk at Pier 54. It’s something that no Paul van Dyk fan will want to miss!
Tickets for Paul van Dyk at Pier 54 are available at here
One of Armani Exchanges superstar DJs, Serge Devant, has recently been snatched up by global giant Coca-Cola to release an exclusive track for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
As the world joins together for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games this summer, Coca-Cola has invited artists from around the globe to jointly depict what this monumental occasion means to them. The extraordinary alliance of visual and music artists from different lands started with eight blank canvasses of aluminum contour bottles - and eight corresponding themes reflecting the possibilities for happiness and connection from both the Coke Side of Life platform and the upcoming global gathering in Beijing.
The extraordinary alliance of visual and music artists from different lands started with eight blank canvasses of aluminium contour bottles and eight corresponding themes reflecting the possibilities for happiness and connection from both the Coke Side of Life platform and the upcoming global gathering in Beijing.
WE8 is a campaign created by Coca Cola for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It is an artistic and cultural exchange like no other. WE8 unites eight of China¹s most exciting artists and design firms, and eight of the West¹s most progressive musicians to interpret the ideas and passions that connect us by sharing and expressing one of eight themes: Happiness. Active Optimism. Human Collaboration. Peace on Earth. Individual Perseverance. Healthy World. Uplifting Moments. Global Harmony.
Each musical artist - Tiesto, Benny Benassi, Kaskade, Jes, Serge Devant, Lucas Prata, Cezar and Jay-J - have each been provided with a theme and using music as their form of expression, created a song that expanded on their inspiration drawn from the theme:
Artist - Song Title - Market Availability
Tiesto - Global Harmony - Brazil
Jay-J - Happiness - Australia
Benny Benassi - Happiness Factory Remixed - Great Britain
Kaskade -Beautiful World- China
Jes - Be It All - France
Serge Devant - Peace on Earth- Belgium
Lucas Prata - Just Say Yeah- Greece
Cezar - Keep On - New Zealand
Serge's name will appear on special edition Coca-Cola bottles available in the U.S., China and Belgium and the track entitled Peace on Earth is currently available for free download on Coca-Cola's website.
During all of this, his newest single Sweet Harmony is blazing the BBC airwaves, appearing on Pete Tong's Essential Selection and an artist album is currently on the way. His other productions include remixes under the respected labels Lost Language, Yoshitoshi and Pacha Recordings. Serge's first a single with trance diva Jan Johnston entitled Transparent.
Tiesto has publicly named Serge Devant one of his top 5 favorite DJ's. Tiesto and many of the worlds DJ elite personally request Serge to share the stage while Serge himself holds residencies in major U.S. cities and headlines globally. With Serge on stage,crowds witness a skillful exhibition from one of the most promising young talents in the industry today.
His music is stylistically diverse and transcends the boundaries of the genre; adding up to a hard-hitting, riveting but classically beautiful sound that is way more than just electronic.
You can catch Serge this Friday in Sao Paulo , Brazil at nightclub Lotus located Avenida Nacoes Unidas, 12551, WTC
Check out his new Coca-Cola promo here
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Tiesto the worlds number one DJ is to play a huge DJ Set at the now world famous London O2 Arena (The Old Milllenium Dome ). As part of his “In Search of Sunrise” tour Tiesto will play the O2 Arena on Friday 8 August 2008 for his biggest UK DJ Set where he will play to 20,000 clubbers.
Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as Tiesto, an alias which is an Italian twist on his childhood nickname. Among his many accomplishments Tiesto has been voted "World's No. 1 DJ" 3 consecutive times by DJ Magazine from 2002 through 2004, the first DJ to play live on stage in a front of a public audience at an Olympic Games at the 2004 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in Athens, and a nomination for a Grammy Award in 2008, for his album Elements of Life.
Tiesto has also announced that he will be returning to the beautiful Isle of Ibiza this summer for the first time in 3 years he will be headlining his own residency at Privilege. Tiesto kicked off his residency wit the opening party on July 7, and he will
play every Monday through September 22.
To get your copy of the limited edition Armani Exchange 3 set Tiesto “In Search of Sunrise 7 – Asia” CD click here
Don’t miss Tiesto tonight as he takes over the White House Hamptons (239 Montauk Highway Hampton Bays NY), as part of the: Armani Exchange Presents- Tiesto “In Search of Sunrise 07” Summer Tour.
Then Tiesto heads abroad to France, Spain, London, and Ibiza where he has a weekly residency at Privilege. " In Search of Sunrise" will of course be the main theme throughout the season!
Tiesto @ Privilege 2008
July 7 - Main Room: Tiesto 6 hours set Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
July 14 - Main Room: Tiesto Sander Van Doorn Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
July 1 - Main Room: Tiesto Mat Zo Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
July 15 Main Room: Tiesto Andy Duguid Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
July 25 - Main Room: Tiesto Airbase Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
July 28 - Main Room: Tiesto Cosmic Gate Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
August 4 - Main Room: Tiesto Chris Lake Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
August 11 - Main Room: Tiesto First State Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
August 18 - Main Room: Tiesto Alex Kunnari Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
September 1 - Main Room: Tiesto Chris Lake Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
September 8 - Main Room: Tiesto Fonzerelli Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
September 22 - Closing Main Room: Tiesto Sander Van Doorn Cocoloco: hosted by Electrik Playground Riley & Durrant + Guests
Tickets for this event: Drop an e.mail to shop@solorecordsibiza.com to reserve your tickets for any of the Tiesto parties @ Privilege. Just state the dates and how many tickets you want and you can collect them at Solo Records in San Antonio when you like. NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED!!
San Francisco’s Kaskade will hit the decks at Ruby Skye in San Francisco this Thursday (July 3) as part of Ruby Skye’s Independence Weekend. Kaskade is currently touring his new CD Strobelite Seduction - a gleaming collection of sultry sounds and lush house tracks infused with his trademark vocal-laced melodies and hypnotic interludes.
Kaskade is considered one of the most exciting DJs on the house music scene DJs and one of the hottest breakthrough artists in the dance music genre in the country. Kaskade’s CD “Strobelite Seduction” is out now and available on his site at: kaskademusic.com
DJ and Record Producer Kaskade
Kaskade moved to Salt Lake City in 1992 to attend the University of Utah. During this time he owned and operated a local record store, Mechanized Records. In May 2000, Kaskade moved to San Francisco and began working as an A&R assistant for Om Records. Releasing his first single “What I Say” on the label in 2001.[1]
In The Moment saw Kaskade’s first top 10 single with “Steppin’ Out” reaching #5 on Billboard Magazine’s Hot Dance Club Play chart and #6 on Dance Radio Airplay.[2] The fourth single to be released from the album, “Everything,” reached #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Hot Dance Club Play.[2]
Kaskade’s fourth solo album Love Mysterious was released in September 2006. The first single from the album, “Be Still”, reached #4 on Billboard Magazine’s Hot Dance Club Play.[2] The single features vocalist Sunsun, and includes remixes by Jay-J and Robbie Rivera. Follow up single “Stars Align” hit number #8 on “Billboard Magazine” Hot Dance Airplay chart and just missed the top ten, #11, on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. His third single released from “Love Mysterious”, “Sorry”, was his third consecutive top ten hit on Billboard’s Hot Dance Airplay Chart, at #9. Dirty South provided a remix for “Sorry.” The remix has been nominated for a 2008 Grammy for Best Remixed Recording. Although it is still a myth, many people believe that he may have taken his name from the Detroit band the Kaskades. Who broke up in late 2006, due to creative differences with then drummer Adam Moody
Claim your independence at Ruby Skye and get your tickets here
Grammy nominated and renowned electronic music pioneer and DJ, Tiesto played to a sold out crowd last night at Webster Hall in NYC.
Tiesto continues his NYC leg off the Armani Exchange sponsored 2008 Summer “In
Search of Sunrise Tour” tonight and tomorrow night – each night SOLD OUT.
But don’t feel left out – Armani Exchange is hosting a private in-store listening party with Tiesto tonight at the Armani Exchange SoHo location (568 Broadway).
There are 25 tickets left for serious Tiesto fans. Stop by the Armani Exchange SoHo today and purchase both the A|X Music limited edition “In Search of Sunrise 7” 3-CD set and exclusive Tiesto tour t-shirts and you will receive a pass to the private in store event tonight.
Space is limited and Styletraxx is giving you the all access info. Run don’t walk – only 25 passes left.
Check out a short clip of Tiesto’s performance for last nights gig at Webster Hall NYC.
Armani Exchange is proud to present: Tiesto “In Search of Sunrise 7-Asia” Summer Tour. The tour supports Tiesto’s latest compilation, In Search of Sunrise 7: Asia.
Mixed and recorded in Thailand, the new ISOS offers an aural view at his experience in Asia with while on tour for his Elements of Life CD. Tiesto also created a limited edition 3-CD set and exclusive tour t-shirt for Armani Exchange – available now at armaniexchange.com.
The CD is full on Tiesto packed with dreamy hypnotic tracks, haunting lyrics and upbeat sexy sounds. Recently, Tiesto got a chance to sit down and talk about his new CD and tour with Clubplanet. To read the article click here
Making his Mansion debut DJ Kaskade will hit the decks this Friday to promote his new CD ³(Strobelite) Seduction² (No. 7 on Beatport). Kaskade is one of the hardest working DJs in the industry; constantly touring the world (he has dates lined up this month in New York, São Paulo, London and Ibiza, Spain, in addition to a Friday gig at Mansion in NYC) and is releasing material as often as his new label (Ultra Records) can crank them out.
Mansion
580 W 28th St (between Tenth and Eleventh Aves) Chelsea
212-381-9096
Prices
Tickets: $20. Advance tickets available through wantickets.com or go to mansionnewyork.com for more info.
Tonight is the night - Grammy nominated and electronic music pioneer, Tiësto will kick off his 2008 Summer "In Search of Sunrise Tour", presented by Armani Exchange.
Tiësto will play Ruby Skyy in San Francisco tonight in support of his upcoming album "In Search of Sunrise 7 - Asia" out June 10th.
This tour will see Tiesto return to his club roots, allowing his fans to see him up close and personal in a more intimate setting, following his record breaking “Elements Of Life” world tour last year.
"In Search of Sunrise 7: Asia," is Tiesto's latest entry in the popular mix series, which began in 1999. As with previous volumes in the series, including last year's "In Search of Sunrise 6: Ibiza," the new set will once again find Tiesto remixing songs originally recorded by other artists.
Armani Exchange, which is sponsoring the upcoming club tour, will also sponsor a 3-CD best-of compilation drawn from the various "Sunrise" albums to be sold exclusively at Armani Exchange stores, starting on June 10.
Continuing the unique success of his geographically inspired mix compilations, Tiesto looks to explore yet another region by taking us to the Far East this time with In Search of Sunrise 7 – Asia.
In Search Of Sunrise 7 – Asia, which was mixed and recorded in Thailand, captures the peaceful and intensively passionate way of life together with the vigorous activity that Tiesto encountered during his tour through the region this spring. With past stops in Latin America, Los Angeles and last year's Ibiza, Tiesto shows that Asia gave him the inspiration to deliver a brand new, double disc mix compilation, which beautifully expresses what he experienced on his journeys.
On In Search of Sunrise 7 – Asia, Tiesto offers up a seamless trip through the latest and best trance, house and techno with an Asian flair, spread over two full-length discs. 'I wanted to mix the concept behind ISOS 7 over two separate sets in such a fashion that the listeners can get a proper impression of what it means to tour Asia', he says. 'Disc one will dwell on the easy going ambience and overwhelming beauty of the continent, whereas the second disc will focus on the incredible energy of the Asian people I felt during the live sets throughout the Asian tour'.
To support the release of his new mix compilation, Armani Exchange presents: Tiesto’s North American 2008 In Search Of Sunrise Summer Tour, with 36 club shows rolling across the States and Canada on the 13th of June. He will later on host an exclusive two month long residency at Club Privilege in Ibiza. Tiesto will be the resident every Monday, starting on the 7th of July until the closing party on the 22nd of September. Tiesto will deliver his four hour deejay sets in the style of his In Search Of Sunrise series, everything supported by a newly developed and custom made state of the art production.
In addition, Tiesto has created an exclusive limited edition 3CD version of his In Search of Sunrise 7 – Asia – available only at Armani Exchange staring June 10.
Watch the genius at work....
Tiesto announces release of Elements of Life Remixed
After the success of his original Elements of Life album, Tiesto returns with a brand new remixed edition.
All eleven tracks of the original album are presented in a remixed version, where the song 'He's A Pirate' is now replaced with the previously unavailable 'No More Heroes', a track Tiesto especially recorded for the performances of the Blue Man Group during some of his Elements of Life World Tour concerts.
The remixes included were made by established artists like Cosmic Gate, Dirty South and Fonzerelli to name but a few and several of these new versions have been played extensively by Tiesto during his Elements of Life World Tour.
Track listing:
01. Ten Seconds Before Sunrise (First State Remix)
02. Everything (featuring JES) (Cosmic Gate Remix)
03. Do You Feel Me (featuring Julie Thompson) (Roger Martinez Remix) (5:08)
04. Carpe Noctum (Fire Element Mix) (5:48)
05. Driving To Heaven (Mat Zo Remix) (7:10)
06. Sweet Things (featuring Charlotte Martin) (Tom Cloud Remix) (6:25)
07. Bright Morningstar (Andy Duguid Remix) (7:36)
08. Break My Fall (featuring BT) (Richard Durand Remix) (5:23)
09. In The Dark (featuring Christian Burns) (Dirty South Remix) (5:49)
10. Dance4Life (featuring Maxi Jazz) (Fonzerelli Remix) (6:17)
11. Elements Of Life (Alex Kunnari Remix) (6:33)
Bonustrack: No More Heroes (featuring Blue Man Group)
Tiesto's "Elements of Life" Remixed CD is available exclusively at Black Hole Recordings. To get your copy click here
Armani Exchange is a main sponsor of the world’s most recognized and widely successful DJ, Tiësto, as he performs at M2 in Shanghai, China on April 5.
Continuing his successful Elements of Life World Tour, Tiësto has taken his brand of dynamic pumping and hypnotic trance sound on an aural journey for upcoming performances to Asia and Australia.
Over the next six weeks, Tiësto will perform to sold-out crowds from Hong Kong to Australia. Giving more people a chance to be a part of the real Elements of Life World Tour experience – that can only be described as extraordinary.
The schedule the tour will be:
Saturday, 5th of April – M2, Shanghai – China
Sunday, 6th of April – Century City, Chengdu – China
Monday, 7th of April – S2, Hangzou – China
Friday, 11th of April – Vista Hall, W Seoul-Walkerhill - South Korea
Saturday, 12th of April – Ageha, Tokyo – Japan
Sunday, 13th of April – Nan-Kang 101, Taipei – Taiwan
Thursday, 17th of April – TBC, Phuket – Thailand
Friday, 18th of April – TBC, Bangkok – Thailand
Saturday, 19th of April – Alchemy: Manila's Only, Manilla – Philippines
Sunday, 20th of April – X2, Jakarta – Indonesia
Tuesday, 22nd of April – Double Six Club, Bali – Indonesia
Friday, 25th of April – Family Nightclub, Brisbane – Australia
Saturday, 26th of April – Festival Hall, Melbourne – Australia
Saturday, 3rd of May – Horden Pavillion, Sidney – Australia
Friday, 9th of May – 2 Days Off, Port Dickson – Kuala Lumpur
Saturday, 10th of May – 2 Days Off, Port Dickson – Kuala Lumpur
For more information click here
Beatport has just announced the nominees for the first annual Beatport Music Awards with Tiesto was nominated in the category Trance.
The Beatport Music Awards will be awarded for the first time this year, and are recognized as a serious and credible competition in the dance industry.
The importance lies on the producers instead of the popularity of the Djsand the nominees are chosen only based on the number of sales their tracks and albums have had in 2007.
Tiesto was nominated partly because of the immensely successful CD "Elements Of Life" and singles like "In The Dark" and "Break My Fall".
Support Tiesto and vote at:
http://www.beatportal.com/awards
Dimitri, who is renowned for his chic disco and house sets, first visited the Playboy Mansion in 2000, to launch his seminal mix CD, A Night at the Playboy Mansion. Hugh Hefner offered up the iconic Playboy Mansion to mark the album’s release and Dimitri’s guests included Daft Punk and Kylie Minogue.
Dimitri’s style, a beguiling mix of retro flourishes and carefully selected modern classics, has remained with him through out his adult life, and reflects his deeply-held respect for the disco era.
While fellow DJs have altered their styles to stay abreast of newer trends, Dimitri prefers to stay true to his roots.His CDs remain popular too.
The first Playboy mix has sold just under 400,000 copies, and morphed into a series, the latest inclusion being Dimitri From Paris Return To The Playboy Mansion. The first disc in this new mix pairs break-in-case-of-emergency floor fillers like Jamiroquai ‘Cosmic Girl’ alongside obscure eighties tunes like Musique’s ‘Love Massage’ and recent jazz-pop oddities like Mario Biondi’s ‘This Is What You Are’.
“It is good to remember that I have been in the business over 25 years, we have this saying in France,” he explains, “‘in the old pots you make the better soup’. I do an old fashioned, heart-warming soup. It goes down well; I like it and I want other people to taste it.”
San Francisco’s pioneering house champion KASKADE returns to NYC for another intimate night at the Sullivan Room! Promoting his “Bring the Night” CD, Kaskade will be joined by David Waxman (Ultra Records) and Ed Zang (Bluebeat) for a night of global house music.
Where: Sullivan Room (218 Sullivan St.)
When: Saturday February 23 - 9pm - 5am
Presented by: With Basic NYC
Tickets: here
Released through Ministry of Sound, Steve Angello returns with his first compilation. The album follows his 2006 seminal ŒSessions album that is still highly regarded as one of the finest modern day dj mix compilations.
Catch him spinning tomorrow night at NYC house music hotspot, Cielo.
Tiesto, the world's most famous DJ, recently spun at one of the world's most famous parties: Carnival. Every year, the celebration is held in Brazil and Tiesto got the party started on February 1st at Circuito Barra Ondina in Salvador and wore one of his favorite Armani Exchange shirts.
Tiesto brings it back to London to celebrate the release of his Elements of Life DVD, to play the stunning, state-of-the-art IndigO2 for this rare and exclusive show, on February 29. And looking back at the year Tiesto had with a prestigious Grammy nomination, and filling some of the world’s biggest venues with his mindblowing solo show, this is a show not to be missed.
Armani Exchange sponsored the Tiesto “Elements of Life” North American tour as THE WORLDS NUMBER 1 DJ TIESTO sold out venues in the US such as the LA Sports Arena with an attendance of 15,000 people and the prestigious Hammerstein Ballroom in New York two nights in a row.
The EOL Tour used the four basis elements of earth, water, air and fire featured state-of-the-art special effects, high-level and high-definition video screens, to create a visual experience never seen before in the dance music scene.
If your are in London DO NOT MISS THIS one-off event marking a landmark dance music film, and gives everyone a chance to witness the stunning show at first hand.
Indigo02 is located at Gate 3A, Millenium Way SE10 0AX Greenwich United Kingdom
How did you first get into DJing?
When I moved from Germany to Amsterdam, I was doing a lot of modeling. My boyfriend was deep into the dance scene there as a dj and the promoter of the famous Motion parties in Amsterdam. At home I tried to mix records for fun on his turntables, and it turned out I had feeling for it…
Happy Birthday to the DJ Legend Tiesto!
Always the man on the move Tiesto stopped by the Radio 1 studio in Amsterdam to record a segment for the Dance Anthem show. Tiesto plays some of the classic anthems that inspired him and future trance tracks from his box (including brand new remixes from the man himself and top new tracks from Richard Durrand & New State). Plus, he also answered some of the questions you sent in & spins some of your requests – it doesn’t get any better then that. Check out the "behind the scenes" footage.
See Tiesto LIVE at:
Foro Sol – Mexico City – January 19
El Divino – Florianopoli – February 5
Indig02 – London – February 29
To listen to Tiesto’s Dance Anthem on Radio 1 - BBC Radio click here
Kaskade will be promoting “Bring the Night”, his second CD release on Ultra Records, with the ultimate DJ trifecta on New Years Eve that include performances starting on December 31, 2007 – Los Angeles, CA at Giant Maximus, set time 10pm-12am, then he moves on January 1, 2008 – Las Vegas, NV at the Empire Ball Room, set time 7am - 10am, with a final set on January 1, 2008 – San Francisco, CA Mission Rock Cafe set time 2:30am - 4:30am.
With “Bring the Night”, San Francisco House DJ Kaskade sets things off with the opener, Axwell’s “I Found U,” and his own remixes—of Nelly Furtado’s lilting “All Good Things (Come to an End)” and Floetry’s “SupaStar” (mixed in key with Milton Jackson’s ecstatic “Cycles”) are blowing up the dancefloors around the world.
We still can’t stop listening to Kaskade’s third album “Love Mysterious” (9/06) and first release with Ultra Records. “Love Mysterious” has us hooked with its bold production and big-room sound different from his preceding CDs, “It’s You, It’s Me” and “In The Moment.” With amazing tracks like Stars Align, Kaskade releases his trademark melodies, sensual vocalists, and emotionally driven sound but “Love Mysterious” takes things to a sound of greater dimension.
To find out more about Kaskade check out his blog here
The 2008 Grammy Nominations were announced yesterday and our good friend Tiesto received a nomination in the category “Best Electronic Dance Album”, for his CD “Elements of Life”
“Elements of Life” released by Black Hole Recordings, has currently sold over 72,000 albums in the US and reaching golden and platinum status in several other countries.
Other highlights are Kanye West leadng the pack of nominees with eight nominations, followed by Amy Winehouse with six and Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and T-Pain with five each, and Rihanna snagging three nominees for record of the year (Umbrela), song of the year (Umbrella), and R&B performance by a duo or group with vocals (Hate That I Love You with Ne-Yo). Congrats to all....
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences was established in 1957, and is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. The 50th annual Grammy Awards will be presented Feb. 10, 2008, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Check out Tiesto in action with this Tiesto power mix video. Enjoy!
For a complete list of nominees click here
SCUMFROG – JESSE HOUK
Amsterdam’s Jesse Houk, aka The Scumfrog, is always thinking ahead. The in-demand remixer and energetic DJ is looking for ways to take dance music to new arenas, weather it’s with his live electronic music act “DJs Are Alive” or at his virtual club, Glam Scum, on Second Life. The “music revolution-ary” is no stranger to traditional dance clubs though, recently headlining Ibiza’s Privilege (the worlds biggest club), playing at the Burning Man festival, and touring constantly. We sat down with the former boy band member to find out his loves, his hates, and what he has planned for his new website.
How did you first get into DJing?
I started DJing in high school in the mid eighties as a way to get invited to parties otherwise exclusive to girls and guys in higher grades. This was long before a DJ was cool. He was usually tucked away somewhere and yelled at for not playing enough Kid n Play. However, the next day in class you could say I was there.
What was your first big break?
Landing two of my tracks on Danny Tenaglias Global Underground compilation in 1999.
How would you describe your personal look/style?
I'm into fashion to the point that I follow certain brands and designers. If something makes me look good I stick with it. But I’m not very hip when it comes to keeping up with the seasons. You’ll be likely to see me in something that is so 2004. I’m not against labels as long as they’re not visible on me.
How would you describe your sound?
Fitting and elevating.
What do you think about the current state of affairs in dance music?
Between Clear Channel still not being down with Trentmoller, and actual music sales being at a seemingly unstoppable decline, dance music is completely underground again, which is, in my humble opinion, when it is at its most innovative and vibrant. More and more producers during their creative process let go of the notion that their songs need to sell or get radio play. This results in music that is more from the heart than from the mind, and on any given underground club night, the result of this trend is very audible.
What other artists or producers have been impressing you lately?
Keep an eye out for Deadmau5 (Canada), D-Nox (Germany), David Gausa (Spain), Lank (Hungary), Tommy Vee (Italy)
What’s your favorite club to play? Favorite city to play in?
The Deep End in Black Rock City
What’s the one thing you cant live without when on the road?
My amazing team back home that informs me where I am, and what I am doing, on an hour-to-hour basis.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen or had happen to you at a gig?
Watching a fellow DJ from the same line-up chatting up a girl while I was performing. He was claiming to be me after she told him she had come to the club to see The Scumfrog. I don’t know if she fell for it, but they did leave the club together.
What exciting stuff do you have coming up? Gigs, albums, travel...?
I did a project with Cyndi Lauper for her upcoming album. The stuff came out really cool and is about ready for release on Sony. For travel info check out www.thescumfrog.com.
With his new website thescrumfrog.com – Jesse is one of the first major producers to give away upcoming tracks to DJs and fans. Check it out and get tour dates, new releases, merchandise, and downloads, and some extra exclusives.
Listen to The Scumfrog’s new show on Sirius Radio’s Area 33 or his most recent DJ mix podcast at theflawlessSound.com. He’ll be playing at New York’s Sullivan Room on December 14, 2007.
PAUL VAN DYK – FEATURING REA GARVEY – LET GO
Paul van Dyk is always ready to bring it to you with star quality. These days his touring schedule is maxed out with globetrotting stops at major venues in London, Tel Aviv, Mexico, New York, Singapore, and recently selling out his dates at London’s Koko, Digital in Newcastle, and Warehouse Project in Manchester.
Between all that touring, PvD is still able to bring a sensational remix and video for “Let Go”, the new single from his recent CD, “In Between.” “ Let Go” is a classic slab of pure PvD and a favorite from his club sets everywhere.
PvD shot the video in downtown Los Angeles with vocals from Rea Garvey of German guitar heroes, Reamonn and directed by Hollywood’s most in demand music director, Shane Drake. Drake has worked some other amazing videos like: Timberland’s “The Way I Are”, Paramore’s “Crushcrushcrush” and Panic! At the Disco’s “I Write Sins and Tragedies” which won him the 2006 MTV Video Music Award for Best Director.
The remix release package for ‘Let Go’ includes a Vandit Club Mix, PvD Club Mix, plus remixes from Alex Kunnari, TV Rock, and Martin Roth.
Check out the video…
Erick “More” Morillo, is the king of Pacha in Ibiza, his nights always bring in a packed stylish crowd that swarm the dancefloor to move to his all-night audio assault of funky/electro house sets. But now you can experience it all with Subliminal Sessions 11 mixed by Moriilo.
SS11 is filled with heavyweight vocal house anthems, to downright dirty led grooves to tribal drummy beats all mixed up. Highlights from CD1 are a few of summers huge anthems Lee Kalt's “Special K” and Roger Sanchez “Lost”. CD2 steps it up with more power tracks like Ralph Falcon “I Need Someone”.
This year Subliminal celebrated its 10th anniversary with a long, hot summer residency in the dance mecca of Ibiza. Pacha resident Sarah Main interviewed top flight DJ Erick Morillo at his villa in Ibiza, on the eve of his Subliminal closing party at the club. Morillo talks about his relationship with Pacha, both in Ibiza and New York, his tips for the top and an exclusive sneak peak at his home set-up!
Don’t miss Morillo at Pacha NYC on December 15, 2007.
Check out the video interview here
