Rhythmism.comWMC 2010 Countdown: Jay-J
By rhythmism - Monday, Mar 8th 2010, 03:54 PM
Spanning a career with over 150 releases, Jay-J has a Grammy nomination, had his own Coke bottle for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, DJ’d the 2006 MTV AVMAs and launched two comp series for Defected. His syndicated radio show, “Live From…”, allows fans to “join him live from” his gigs worldwide, showcasing the latest tracks from his signature, Funky House/West Coast sound.
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By rhythmism - Monday, Mar 8th 2010, 03:27 PM
Only a select few have achieved what Behrouz has managed in his two decades in the scene. Through hard work and determination, as well as a natural ability to rock rooms of all sizes he has amassed a career of achievement with no sign of slowing. 2010 see’s one of Behrouz’ busiest years to date. In addition to his endless gigs around the world he is also set to release Pure Behrouz as a 2 hour Sirius XM radio show. Also, keep a look out for an abundance of new studio work and his newest compilation Pure Behrouz: San Francisco on Nervous Records this Spring 2010.
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By rhythmism - Thursday, Mar 4th 2010, 01:24 PM
Steve Porter is at the forefront of the next generation of electronic dance music artists, whose wide talents encompass an inimitable DJing style, international touring schedule, and his prolific, cutting edge productions on his own successful label PH recordings. His unique blend of energetic dance music incorporates various styles into an eclectic range of funked-up house beats with a techy-edge and twisted jams induced by his own re-edits and mixes that mold his DJ sets. His debut artist album Homegrown (2005) propelled him onto the international stage and lauded standing as one of DJ Times' "America's Best DJs". Porter's driving, dynamic DJing style has been captured on his compilations Porterhouse (2006) and Porterhouse Volume 2 (2007). Now his own label, PH Recordings focuses on introducing new artists from his own collective of Boston artists, other emerging global acts and as an outlet for his own productions.
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By rhythmism - Thursday, Mar 4th 2010, 12:40 PM
Germany's very own taste-maker, trend-setter, mover-shaker-extraordinaire Steve Bug is a multi-faceted artist who refuses to back down from the limelight. A dedicated, energetic and constantly surprising talent, Steve is nothing less than an electronic music ambassador, a much-loved spokesman to the people, and for good reason. Steve Bug is one of the scene’s unsung heroes. He stands at the helm of three influential labels - Dessous, Poker Flat and Audiomatique Recording, which serve as platforms for his high caliber vinyl releases.
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By rhythmism - Thursday, Mar 4th 2010, 10:56 AM
Josh Gabriel’s reputation for amazing shows and sounds has gained him fans from all corners of the world and he continues to produce and perform at the top of his game while continuing to reach new heights. Josh rose to international fame as part of the duo Gabriel&Dresden, winning seven industry awards for producing, songwriting and DJing – and achieving seventeen number #1 Billboard Dance Chart hits. Having spent much time in the studio recently, producing Sander Kleinenberg’s new artist album, collaborating with Dave Seaman, and working on a variety of his own projects, Josh is sure to leave his mark on Miami and through the year. Maintaining a constant tour schedule, as well as heading a successful record label, Josh has cemented his place as one of dance music’s most important and forward thinking ambassadors.
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By rhythmism - Thursday, Feb 18th 2010, 01:02 PM
There is no denying that Mr. C is a legend of dance music. Over the span of his 20+ years in the scene he has tried his hand at virtually every aspect of it. Mr.C’s musical career began as an MC in the U.K. As the vicious front man for the hip hop outfit The Shamen, he was responsible for a string of mainstream and club hits during the early 90’s. After that came his successful solo career as a DJ/Producer, as well as club owner. Along with partner Layo Paskin, their clubs The End and AKA Bar provided Londoners with memorable nights for well over a decade. During their tenure, the venues became two of the city’s most legendary dance establishments. His many labels include Plink Plonk, The End Recordings, and Superfreq Recordings, which also is the name of his world famous club night. Mr. C has released countless productions under a variety of aliases for some of the world’s most prestigious techno and house labels including Sexonwax and Hallucination Ltd.
Read more "Q&A w/ Mr. C | Poker Flat Showcase - Saturday, February 20th"0 commentsRebel Rave Q&A w/ Damian Lazarus | Pacha NYC - February 12th
By rhythmism - Thursday, Feb 11th 2010, 10:42 AM
Damian Lazarus delivers a sound that can be described as dirty & deep, electro house; a rebel sound designed for lovers of late night madness, future dance floor classics and cutting edge new ideas. His DJ style combines upfront, twisted music, with a touch of attitude, designed for good time party heads. Damian is also an accomplished producer, as well as the head of the influential label Crosstown Rebels. His recent debut artist album Smoke The Monster Out was met with critical acclaim and is set to release its third single “Diamond in the Dark”. Now, Damian has put together The Rebel Rave Tour which is set to invade Pacha NYC on Friday, February 12, 2010. As the mastermind of the tour he states, "The Rebel Rave tour is a great opportunity for all the Rebel family to gather together for awesome parties at some of the best clubs in the world. We bring a special sense of fun to the dancefloor, our combined sound is second to none and our followers across America know to expect the unexpected. Get ready to Rave". The tour brings Damian to New York City along with Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, and the debut live perfromance from Deniz Kurtel.
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By rhythmism - Tuesday, Feb 9th 2010, 05:56 PM
The Shelborne Beach Resort recently announced the return of DJmag @ the Shelborne 2010. The 5th year of the hotels ”International Electronic Music Week” launches March 23 - March 28, 2010. Daytime Poolside events are from 12PM – 10:30PM and Club Shine and the Lounge are open from 10:00PM - 5:00AM. The DJ Mag official opening pool event “Recession Sessions II” has already sold out. Due to the overwhelming success of last years “Recession Session” week of events, this year we have launched reduced ticket prices at two locations: www.wantickets.com/shelborne (http://www.wantickets.com/shelborne) and www.residentadvisor.net/shelborne (http://www.residentadvisor.net/shelborne).
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By rhythmism - Tuesday, Feb 9th 2010, 03:52 PM
Deniz Kurtel developed a deep love and connection to the sentiments of electronic music during her studies in the USA. Growing up with constant exposure to art from her mother, an influential art initiator in Turkey, and years of intensive classical piano training left her with a professional work ethic and a passion for art. An accomplished interactive sculptor, she quickly made a name for herself in the experimental art scene combining the use of sophisticated computerized LED arrays and mirrors. Her work has been the centerpiece of countless Wolf + Lamb parties in Brooklyn, and has appeared in various art festivals and exhibitions such as Burning Man, Communikey, Horizons, Love's Secret Domain, and Rabbit Hole. Deniz has recently ventured into the world of original production with her debut single "Yeah". The track has already garnered much praise, as well as a remix from Jamie Jones, and is being hailed as an instant classic. On Friday, February 12, 2010 Deniz will debut her live performance alongside a custom made LED structure, designed specifically for The Rebel Rave Tour. The tour brings the likes of Damian Lazarus, Jamie Jones, and Seth Troxler along with an opening set from New York's own Taimur + Fahad to Pacha NYC.
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By rhythmism - Monday, Feb 8th 2010, 04:11 PM
Described by Billboard magazine as “combining earthiness with glamour and roots-deep house music knowledge with pop wise diversity,” Anané has forged an international career that has included appearances around the world, and a rich musical repertoire. The singer, songwriter, producer and DJ follows up her debut album with Ananesworld. The album features a mixture of dance, reggae, rock, and R&B soul, with world and Caribbean influences. Adding to its intensely personal feel, the album was produced by New York house icon, and husband, Louie Vega. Ananesworld transcends the traditional construction of a dance album and provides listeners with something truly personal. The albums mix of soulful originals, emotional covers, and top notch collaborators represent Anané and Louie Vega’s richly diverse musical roots. With a fitting Valentine's Day appearance, Anané and Louie Vega will be joined by resident Chus and Ceballos for a Valentine's Day Blowout as only Pacha NYC can provide.
Read more "Q&A w/ Anané | Valentine's Day Blowout @ Pacha NYC - February 14th"0 commentsUnsound Festival Q&A w/ The Bunker's Bryan Kasenic | February 4-14
By rhythmism - Tuesday, Feb 2nd 2010, 11:44 AM
Bryan Kasenic (aka Spinoza) is known in the electronic music world for throwing many successful parties, playing adventurous DJ sets, launching an influential newsletter, and starting Beyond, his own booking agency. In addition to many sets at The Bunker and House-N-Home in Brooklyn. Bryan is also a well traveled DJ with recent stops at Watergate in Berlin, Unsound Festival in Krakow, Communikey Festival in Boulder, and Decibel Festival in Seattle. From February 4-14, 2010, he will lend his touch, as well as The Bunker, with the first edition of the Unsound New York Festival. On February 5 The Bunker welcomes Tobias, Marcin Czubala, Jacek Sienkiewicz, NWAQ, Legowelt, Kadebostan, Luke Hess, Patrick Russell, as well as Bunker resident Derek Plaslaiko and Bryan (Spinoza) himself. February 12 brings Petre Inspirescu, Anthony "Shake" Shakir, Mike Huckaby,DJ QU, Barbara Preisinger, Eric Cloutier to the venue. February 13 will be a more bass heavy affair with Pole, 2562, Untold, TRG, FaltyDL, Pavel Ambiont, Dave Q, Konque, Sepalcure.
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By rhythmism - Tuesday, Feb 2nd 2010, 10:56 AM
Since 2003, Mat Schulz has organized the Unsound Festival, Poland's most adventurous music festival and one of Europe's premier Avant-Garde electronic music events in his adopted hometown of Kraków. Now, with seven festivals in their native city under their belt (and outpost events further east in cities like Minsk), Unsound is coming west to New York for their first ever North American edition. The event will take place from February 4 - 14th, 2010 at a variety of New York City's best venues. Unsound Festival New York’s mission is to forge new links between music genres, between generations and even between artistic practices.
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By rhythmism - Monday, Feb 1st 2010, 03:31 PM
Misstress Barbara is an internationally renowned DJ who has spun at some of the world’s top clubs and worked alongside electronic music legends like Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin and John Digweed. Her DJing and production have earned her accolades and awards throughout the industry. She is still winning accolades from her huge 2009 artist album, I'm No Human. For I’m No Human, Misstress Barbara has drawn on her background in electronic music production, while infusing it with a new sensibility. Starting the songwriting process on piano and guitar inspired her to experiment with chord changes and overlay her minimalist beats with lush melodies. The album also finds her singing for the first time, and with her intoxicating space age femme fatale sound, it’s a happy development that was born out of unhappy circumstances. As a DJ, Barbara's sleek take on techno and tech-house always turns the dancefloor upside down. Misstress Barbara will return to New York City as Basic NYC brings her back to Sullivan Room on Saturday, February 6, 2010.
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By rhythmism - Monday, Feb 1st 2010, 02:20 PM
The main thing you need to know about Mike Huckaby is that he has impeccable taste and the ability to see past petty genre divisions to bring together amazing sets that may cover everything from the deepest house and the darkest techno to classic tracks from 20 years ago that you didn't even realize existed. These skills have landed him endless gigs worldwide at huge clubs, and make him an ideal DJ for the Unsound Festival New York dancefloor. Although his talents as a DJ are well documented, do not forget that he is also a very accomplished producer of dub techno and deep house, with tracks on his own Deep Transportation and S Y N T H labels, as well as the Berlin-based Cache imprint. Mike will be part of an all star lineup on Friday, February 12, 2010 at The Bunker. He will be playing alongisde [a:rpia:r]'s Petre Inspirescu, Anthony "Shake" Shakir, DJ QU, Barbara Preisinger, and Eric Cloutier.
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By rhythmism - Thursday, Jan 28th 2010, 05:36 PM
The momentum has been building on Steve Angello for some time now. whether it is his worldwide smash tracks like ‘Tell Me Why’ with Sebastian Ingrosso and ‘Be’ with Laidback Luke or as the A & R supremo for Size Records, Steve is consistently at work, perfecting his craft. As his latest album Yearbook can attest, Steve's career encompasses some of house musics finest moments. Angello favorites like "Leave the World Behind", "Show Me Love", and "Be", along with 6 new productions are featured on the release, which is available now. It is this kind of work which leads Steve to perform to packed houses around the world. Recently, Steve performed one of the most talked about sets at the 3rd Annual BPM Festival. Putting hands in the air throughout the venue, Playa del Carmen immediately felt Steve Angello's magic DJ touch.
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By rhythmism - Thursday, Jan 28th 2010, 11:18 AM
Mike Servito is a DJ’s DJ — a lifelong music fanatic with a truly unique ability to move a dance floor. Fearless in his seamless transitions from one style to another, Servito has an unpredictability and a deep trust in his music knowledge that has garnered him a cult following and made him an in-demand DJ the world over. Although Servito is a NYC transplant, his DJ style is unmistakably Detroit. Inspired by Detroit radio of the ‘80s and the city’s local DJs in the ‘90s, Servito came of age in a flourishing electronic music scene, making his debut in 1995 and immediately gaining the attention and respect of his peers and local techno heroes. Servito redefined himself in 2002, finding inspiration in the new generation of electronic-music producers and DJs. He was among the original UNTITLED residents, whose ranks include Matthew Dear, Derek Plaslaiko, Tadd Mullinix, and Ryan Elliott. On Sunday, February 14, 2010, Mike will be headlining the official closing party of the Unsound Festival along with some very special surprise guests. The special Kiss & Tell Queen of Hearts Valentines Party will be held at Brooklyn's Rose Bar.
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By rhythmism - Wednesday, Jan 27th 2010, 05:46 PM
Raised in New Haven, Connecticut, Drew Lustman aka FaltyDL was originally influenced by acts such as Aphex Twin and Squarepusher. His musical aspirations began in high school while playing the upright and electric bass in the jazz quartet, Luggage. Upon moving to Manhattan, Lustman began attending dubstep nights and found further inspiration in jungle, disco, along with New York garage and house. After his jungle inspired releases on Berkley-based Unfun records in 2007, Lustman sent countless ‘crazy jungle’ demos to Mike Paradinas, head of Planet Mu. He finally struck gold when Paradinas picked up the first track of his debut album, Human Meadow. His much acclaimed experimental-dubstep album Love is a Liability was released last year. Falty DL will be performing at one of the premier events of the New York edition of the Unsound Festival. He will be part of a massive line up of cutting edge artists in the fields of techno, dubstep, garage, and house and bring his unique take on dubstep to The Bunker on Saturday, February 13, 2010.
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By rhythmism - Wednesday, Jan 27th 2010, 01:05 PM
Oliver Huntemann has been there since the beginning. Like so many of his colleagues, his route to techno took a tour through electro and rave and began with the formation of the quintessential early 90s dance act Humate. He is capable of telling the usual veteran tales regarding influences, first record purchases, or the "good old days". Been there, done that! However, it has proved much more difficult to just maintaine a low profile. Since 2009 Huntemann has been running the Ideal Audio label. A new chapter after more than fifteen years at Confused Recordings plus a slew of sub and sister labels. Having released numerous 12 inches and almost as many remixes (for the likes of Underworld, Chemical Brothers and Depeche Mode, just to name just a few), he also released his third album, “H-3“ to critical acclaim. With so much fame on his plate, he has done remarkably well to stay out of the spotlight. On February 4, 2010 Oliver Huntemann will no longer be out of the New York City spotlight as Immerse brings him to Cielo for his New York debut. This will be an extra special night as Oliver will be recording the third edition of his PLAY mix series. With succesful editions coming from The Edge (Sao Paulo) and Rex Club (Paris) it only seems appropriate that Cielo plays host to the latest incarnation of the series. Playing alongside Oliver will be New York favorites and Basic NYC founders Sleepy & Boo.
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By rhythmism - Thursday, Jan 21st 2010, 11:46 AM
Sleepy & Boo play electronic music of all shapes and sizes, rocking rooms big and small across New York City and beyond. Forget sticking to just one genre — as DJs, they are known for their diversity and their knack for picking tracks from across the musical spectrum.
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By rhythmism - Thursday, Jan 21st 2010, 10:53 AM
Most fans are unaware that Hector Romero's intro into the DJ world began at the age of 13. Nicknamed “DJ Baby Hec,” the Bronx native landed his first job at La Mirage, known at the time as one of the hottest dance clubs in the Bronx. Soon afterwards, he was spinning at a number of clubs including Palladium, Roxy and The Red Zone opening for David Morales. Now entering his 26th year of Djing Hector is surely no longer a “Baby”. His diverse music industry experience is not limited to DJing. From early responsibilities at a local record shop and head of day-to-day operations at DMI Records to the current label manager and business partner of Satoshi Tomiie at SAW.RECORDINGS. Hector is widely known to work hard at his craft ensuring that the fans always are in for a good time. Romero posses the unique ability to reach the masses through his music as well as his personality. Although he describes himself as a DJ with a musical identity crisis, deep down he knows that it’s his diversity and eclectic taste that set him apart from his peers. Hector Romero will bring this diverse and eclectic sound to the booth of one of his favorite clubs Sullivan Room as Basic NYC brings him back to his hometown of New york City on Saturday, January 30, 2010.
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By rhythmism - Friday, Jan 15th 2010, 11:29 AM
Hernan Cattaneo has been riding a creative wave for some time now. He is an artist who literally lives and breathes through the scene making his extensive list of accomplishments instinctive. Put simply, for Hernan music isn’t simply an occupation – it’s an existence. Blessed with a passion as warm and honest as his welcoming smile, Hernan’s rich journey has been rooted with an innate understanding ever since he heard imported 12”s from Frankie Knuckles, Derrick May and Inner City back in the mid 80s. Both a true DJs DJ and a peoples’ favorite, Hernan's career has been filled with accomplishments rivaled by very few. A seminal Renaissance and Perfecto favorite, Hernan's impressive compilation work can only be overshadowed by his extensive tour schedule, which brings him to clubs and festivals throughout the world. On Friday, February 19, 2010 Hernan returns to New York City when Area Event brings him to M2 Ultralounge.
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By rhythmism - Friday, Jan 8th 2010, 03:05 PM
Three has been tirelessly holding the flag for underground electronic music in the US since his rise out of the sunny state of Florida in the early 90's. He’s held residencies at NYC’s Twilo, Cielo, and Love (Robots), as well as Florida’s legendary Simon’s while playing lauded guest spots in San Francisco (Wicked, Pacific Sound, Kontrol), London (Fabric, T Bar, Superfreq), Berlin (Panorama Bar, Divisionaire, Watergate), Japan (Labrynthe Festival, Unit), Australia (Rainbow Serpent Festival), Portugal, Spain, and more. As you can see, Three never disappoints crowds the world over. 2009 saw NYC promoters Blk Market Membership proclaiming a recent 5 hour closing set of Three's as "the best set out of 2009 for us".
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By rhythmism - Tuesday, Dec 29th 2009, 01:43 PM
At this time of year, visions of sugarplums may be dancing in your head but we're keeping our eye on the prize - New Year's Eve 2010. Although often referred to as "amateur night," it is undoubtedly the biggest clubbing night of the year - the superbowl of nightlife if you will. We've put together a comprehensive list of all your favorite DJs and where they'll be ringing in the New Year.
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By rhythmism - Monday, Dec 28th 2009, 04:54 PM
Brandishing his signature style of Tech house and Electro, Alex Pearce’s productions and live performances take audiences on a musical journey. Pearce’s live DJ sets boast a unified sound aimed at challenging the audience’s senses and giving them an undeniable urge to dance. His arsenal of mixing, programming and track selection have earned him the chance to work alongside A list artists such as Tiesto, Sander Kleinenberg, Seb Fontaine and Behrouz to name a few. Pearce has emerged as an irrefutable talent on the global dance music scene now holding a residency at world famous Cielo and frequently headlining events up and down the east coast, South America and in his native NYC, at places such as Pacha, Sullivan Room and Love. Looking ahead Alex will continue to build on his success with big releases and studio collaborations set for 2010. With his relentless drive and passion Alex is poised to be the next big talent on the world stage bringing his sound to listeners worldwide.
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By rhythmism - Monday, Dec 28th 2009, 04:31 PM
Ryan Crosson crafts techno and house tied to the historical precedent set in his native city of Detroit and his adopted hometown of Germany. Situated loosely between these two organizing poles, as are many of his American peers currently living in Berlin, Crosson stands out in two respects: delivering a fetishistic attention to programming and sound design, and embodying a ceaseless energy that carries itself from the studio directly into his live set and DJ performances. Ryan consistently chooses to steer away from the predictable circuit of so-called “underground” club hits, instead favoring a process of constant renewal and return both to early influential material and to emerging sounds that depart from hegemonic trends. Likewise, Crosson’s production and sampling practices consistently depart from the world of electronic music by accessing histories of sound linked to militant black jazz, proto-disco, fusion, and west african indigenous music. After releasing material on labels like m-nus, Telegraph, Trapez, and Wagon Repair, Crosson has fully given himself over to a life of touring and performance. Moving to Berlin has opened up residencies for at Alte Borse in Zurich, Arena Club in Berlin, and of course the notorious summer weekly party, Soulshower, at Club Der Visionaere. On New Years Eve Blk|Market Membership brings Ryan to New York City for a special tag team set with his friend Shaun Reeves. They will be playing alongside an all star lineup featuring the U.S. debut of DJ Koze, who will be playing an extended 5 hour set, Markus Fix, and a special closing set by Three.
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By rhythmism - Wednesday, Dec 23rd 2009, 07:06 PM
Silicone Soul are the internationally renowned and much-loved DJ & production duo Craig Morrison and Graeme Reedie. Pioneering quality underground house and techno for the past decade they have proven to be one of the most popular acts on their home label, Soma Records. They are synonymous with dancefloor destruction and guest constantly around the globe. They have held residencies at La Terrrazza (Barcelona), Circo Loco (DC10, Ibiza), The Arches and The Sub Club (Glasgow) and now the famous Café d’Anvers (Antwerp). Equally so, the duo are renowned for their production skills, with an idiosyncratic take on the house/techno sound that continues to evolve …deep, emotive electronic music.
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By rhythmism - Tuesday, Dec 22nd 2009, 04:41 PM
2009 has been a fantastic year for Glimpse, who was nominated for producer of the year in DJ magazine and player of the year in IDJ. The last few months have seen him release the 'Drifting E.P. on Carl Craig’s Planet E Label, E.P.s on Cadenza, Get Physical/Kindisch, Buzzin Fly and a release on his own Glimpse Recordings imprint with Kompakt. Throughout 2009, he has also been composing his debut studio album on Cross Town Rebels entitled, 'Runner' which is due out in Feb 2010, as well as touring relentlessly with his live show in Japan, Australia, North/South America and Europe. Glimpse's sound is hugely influenced by his early obsessions with blues and jazz music, represented by the soulful essence captured in his productions. His records have been regular fixtures in the boxes of Ricardo Villalobos, Carl Craig, Francois K, Laurent Garnier, Derrick May, Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin, Luciano, Loco Dice, Sasha, Ben Watt, Mathew Dear, Steve Bug, John Digweed, Troy Pierce, Konrad Black and Adam Beyer amongst many others.
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By rhythmism - Tuesday, Dec 22nd 2009, 04:19 PM
AMBIVALENT is a native of Washington, DC and former resident of New York City. His musical development began in DC where he was influenced by the broad nature of its music scene. Early exposure to acid-house and industrial side-by-side with DC's homegrown go-go and hardcore punk scenes deeply influenced his music. After moving to New York in 1996, he began producing a music series inside the Brooklyn Bridge Anchorage for Creative Time. Over the next 5 years he produced events with artists such as Thomas Brinkmann, Dimbiman, Carl Craig, Ryoji Ikeda, Pole, and many more. It was during this time that he began making a connection with the M-nus camp living in Williamsburg. He then went on to produce events in New York featuring friends such as Magda, Troy Pierce as well as Matthew Dear, Akufen and Sammy Dee.
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By rhythmism - Monday, Dec 21st 2009, 03:52 PM
There are trance DJs who can rock a party, a club, a festival. And there are acts that can write songs that will bring out the goose bumps in you. But there’s only one band that can do both: Above & Beyond. This three piece have remixed Madonna, won Essential Mix of the Year, and played to one million people in Rio de Janeiro. More importantly they’ve written songs with the power and the melody to en-trance that one million-strong crowd, many of who were singing along, word for word. Above & Beyond make music, pure and simple. That music happens to be electronic. And it connects. This makes Above & Beyond unique, not just in trance, but in popular music as well. From club gigs in Eastern Europe to major festivals like Coachella in California, Above & Beyond have the ability to entrance audiences. Their music has grandeur and melody, but it’s edged with steel too. And it’s bigger than any genre. Trance is too small a word for what they do. Yet Above & Beyond aren’t just consummate musicians and songwriters, they are also world class DJs. Their Trance Around The World radio show airs on over 15 FM, Internet and Satellite stations worldwide. In 2004 they won Essential Mix of the Year, proving just how deftly they navigate the full spectrum of melodic dance music, with sets that cross genres with ease and that encompass the trancier side of house, progressive and techno. And each year they rise inexorably higher in the prestigious DJ Magazine poll: from #39 to #19, from #9 to their current placing at #3.
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By rhythmism - Sunday, Dec 20th 2009, 06:21 PM
Sam Valenti IV is the founder of Ghostly International, home to two of America’s finest independent record labels, Ghostly and Spectral Sound. Valenti grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, fascinated by the city’s musical transition from Motown to techno. He picked up his first pair of decks at the age of 15, adopted the moniker DJ Spaceghost, and began tutelage under some of D-town’s most respected DJs. At the age of 19, Valenti noticed a distinct lack of options for American electronic music, and began envisioning a genre-less label that would respect the freedom and intellect of both its audience and its artists. Recruiting a team of musicians and visual artists who explored the fringes of experimental pop and dance music, the Michigan-based company has carefully built a reputation for artistic quality and innovation since its inception in 1999. Today, Valenti’s Ghostly International label is a unique force in American independent music, balanced carefully between pop culture, leftfield experimentation, and studied artistic tradition.
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