Author: EDM DJS

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: ROGER SHAH

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: ROGER SHAH

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] On stage he is impossible to miss. Wireless keyboard in one hand, an ever-ready clutch of his own productions in the other, his live, crowd-interacting performances have brought an entirely new experience to clubs, arenas and festivals worldwide. In 2011 this unequalled approach was reflected in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 chart, when he re-entered the poll for the fourth consecutive year, landing at #51. As a music producer he’s scaled the heights of national charts and with 7 artist albums & compilations released in the last 3 years alone. He is very possibly the most prolific electronic dance musician working today. He is ROGER SHAH… [wp_ad_camp_1] You are known for your hybrid DJ/live performances. Could you describe the set-up and the way you work? for the big sho
THE DREAMTEAM INKS DEAL WITH 657DEEJAYS.COM

THE DREAMTEAM INKS DEAL WITH 657DEEJAYS.COM

BEST OF, EDM NEWS, HARDCORE, NEW RELEASES, RAVE
[wp_ad_camp_2] 657DEEJAYS.COM, the newly founded DJ Agency by Hammarica is proud to announce that the legendary DREAMTEAM has joined its artist roster for the North American market. The Dreamteam is one of Holland’s – if not the world’s most legendary hardcore/gabber groups – who have been together for two decades. 2013 marks the release of a brand new album with 17 tracks accompanied with a big release event in Amsterdam’s highly regarded Paradiso venue celebrating 20 years of The Dreamteam. [wp_ad_camp_1] The Dreamteam originally consisted of  The Prophet, DJ Dano, Buzz Fuzz and DJ Gizmo. Yet,  The Prophet officially quit with The Dreamteam at Thunderdome The 
Final Exam the 15th of December 2012. Now The Dreamteam
 consists of Dano, Buzz Fuzz and Gizmo. 
The new Dreamteam live acts
SYDNEY BLU RELEASES NEW SMASH

SYDNEY BLU RELEASES NEW SMASH

BIG ROOM, EDM NEWS, ELECTRO HOUSE, NEW RELEASES, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, TECH HOUSE
[wp_ad_camp_2] Hammarica interviewed her earlier this, and now SYDNEY BLU has some great news to share with us!! [wp_ad_camp_1] She has a new record out today featured on the front page of Beatport. Huge support from Thomas Gold, Morten Braum, Henrix, Gina Star, Paris & Simo & more. Sydney Blu & Damaged Goods – Change the Game feat FLICK (Original Mix) [Blackhole Recordings] exclusively released today on BEATPORT. Teaming up with Miami's Mansion resident Damaged Goods and vocalist FLICK, Sydney Blu returns with the electrifying vocal track "Change The Game". In the footsteps of her previous hits "Chemistry", "Another Late Night" (ft. MC Flipside) and "Nightlight" (ft. Betsie Larkin), the female electronic producer and DJ once again stands out in her approach of to
Kyau & Albert with Stoneface & Terminal: We Own The Night

Kyau & Albert with Stoneface & Terminal: We Own The Night

COMPETITION, NEW RELEASES, PRESS RELEASES, TRANCE
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Kyau & Albert have teamed up with Stoneface & Terminal for an outstanding collaboration! The original version of “We Own The Night” was first released in March on the new Kyau & Albert album “Nights Awake”. The track pays homage to all the party people around the world who celebrate great club nights together with these touring Euphonic artists. Here is the brand new and banging Club Mix! The idea for the track was born when both acts played together from Vancouver to Singapore for a series of Euphonic Nights. Steven Albert started with the vocal idea and together the guys transformed the track into this club monster! The video for the track was shot in parts at the Euphonic Night in Dresden in January, which was one of the biggest T
JOACHIM GARRAUD – GRIZZLY GIANT

JOACHIM GARRAUD – GRIZZLY GIANT

HOUSE, NEW RELEASES, PRESS RELEASES
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] This month, Joachim Garraud launched a remix competition for his single, ‘Grizzly Giant,’ out NOW on his own newly-launched Los Angeles imprint, SPACE INVADER MUSIC, and the results that came back were astounding. Thousands of submissions later, the Space Invader boss picked not one but SIX winning remixes to release along with the single this morning – from remixers Hadoxx, Irockon & Kid Lokizys, Cidj, Dragonkiller, Guillaume Gautier and Facto Sonido. Preview 'Grizzly Giant' here. Download Facto Sonido’s remix here. Buy the full EP on Beatport / iTunes. Garraud states that this remix competition is only the first step in the new ethos of SPACE INVADER MUSIC, as the experienced French producer wishes to collaborate with the winners on a new s
Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: DARTH & VADER

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: DARTH & VADER

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] Darth & Vader is one of the main electro house projects from Brazil. With influences of complextro, dirty electro, dubstep, rock and progressive, it was created as a duo in 2009, being ruled just by Hugo since the beginning of 2012. Born in 1988 in Rio de Janeiro and having musical experiences since the age of nine, when began playing the guitar, Hugo Castellan has always been a rock’n’roll lover and had many bands of the style through his adolescence. 2007 was the year when he first heard and also fell in love with electronic music, which made him study musical production and create his fullon project called Harmonika. Two years later and wishing to produce and explore new sounds, came the idea of releasing Darth & Vader, with heavier and more complex bassline
ZAXX & TIFF LACEY UNLEASH VOCAL SMASH ON SOUTHERN STATE MUSIC

ZAXX & TIFF LACEY UNLEASH VOCAL SMASH ON SOUTHERN STATE MUSIC

BIG ROOM, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, TRANCE
[wp_ad_camp_2] South Africa is a hotbed for emerging talent. One of these talents is ZAXX who together with vocalist queen TIFF LACEY produced the vocal smash FEEL ME out on SOUTHERN STATE MUSIC April 15th. ZAXX lives in Johannesburg while TIFF LACEY currently resides just outside of London. [wp_ad_camp_1] FEEL ME is the musical definition of ‘less is more’ through the balancing of ZAXX’s musical production with the simplistic nature of TIFF LACEY’s vocals. Having entered the Beatport Top 100 within the first 24 hours of its release, as well as garnering early support from Giuseppe Ottaviani, Shane Halcon, Andrew Rayel, and MaRLo, FEEL ME will spotlight the skills of ZAXX and TIFF LACEY for a long time to come. ZAXX is no stranger to the stage or to the music, having perform
AREA 303 TO ROCK SEATTLE SATURDAY APRIL 27TH

AREA 303 TO ROCK SEATTLE SATURDAY APRIL 27TH

EDM NEWS, EVENT NEWS, NEW RELEASES, TECHNO, TOUR DATES
[wp_ad_camp_2] This Saturday April 27th AREA 303 Will ROCK Seattle's Electric Tea Garden with a set of LIVE techno & acid with support from BANKIE PHONES & JOE BELLINGHAM [wp_ad_camp_1] AREA 303 stands for the best in live techno and acid performances. In an era where laptops are the norm, AREA 303 members Larry Kleinke and Wilf Libgott stay true to the oldschool sound utilizing an array of analog synths, drum machines, mixers, stomp boxes and the latest sampling groove machines. Machinedrums, Roland TR drum machines, TB 303 clones, Electribes and more are hooked up together to bring a raw and intriguing sound. Since they have control over every single note played, they have the ability to directly interact with their crowd and tweak to perfection. As one of the few
Sharam’s #1 Miami Buzz Record “On & On”

Sharam’s #1 Miami Buzz Record “On & On”

NEW RELEASES, PRESS RELEASES, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, TOUR DATES
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] After receiving massive support from Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Axwell, Steve Angello, Gareth Emery and a host of others, Sharam’s #1 Miami Music Week Buzz Record “On & On” is released today on Yoshitoshi Recordings. “On & On” reunites Sharam with Anousheh, the voice behind the cult classics “Don’t Say A Word,” “Fun” and his 2012 smash “Our Love.” The magic is back once again as “On & On” goes beyond the formula of pairing a dance instrumental with a simple repetitive vocal. Rather, this is a special SONG crafted with intricate musical instrumentation, lush piano hooks, driving drums and Anousheh’s passionate and beautiful lyrics running throughout. Sharam crosses genres once again taking the “Crazi Dub” through a musical journey on the deeper
TOPHER JONES SAVES US

TOPHER JONES SAVES US

HOUSE, NEW RELEASES, PRESS RELEASES
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] American DJ & producer Topher Jones is bringing dance music-lovers together with his newest single 'Save Me,' an uplifting ode to those in their darkest times, out now on Ultra Music. Message a screenshot of your 'Save Me' Beatport receipt to Topher Jones at facebook.com/topherjonesmusic and receive a free, unreleased track! The follow-up to his November hit 'Hello Chicago'--a Windy City anthem that could be heard anywhere from Chicago Bulls games to sets from top DJs like Gareth Emery, Ferry Corsten, and Michael Woods--'Save Me' will be Topher's 6th single on Ultra Records. Topher's releases continue to put Chicago house back on the map, with his latest production finding him partnering once again with Chicago-bred singer/songwriter James Bowers,...
FABIO XB LOOKS BACK TO ASOT 600, DEN BOSCH

FABIO XB LOOKS BACK TO ASOT 600, DEN BOSCH

EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, TRANCE
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Fabio XB played the set of his life together with thousands of ASOT fans, flying in from all across the globe this performance is definitely one for the books and he’ll never forget. The biggest indoor trance festival, it was the cherry on the cake, the grand finale, many ways to describe his A State Of Trance 600 performance in Den Bosch but the fact is that this show was a highlight in his career and will stay in his hart forever. Fabio, already getting ready for his next gig together with legend Paul van Dyk at MOS. Upcoming Gigs Fabio XB & Paul van Dyk @ Ministry of Sound, London Who doesn’t know the famous club Ministry of Sound in London. Known for winning many best club awards and his fight against the mayor of London, who wants to close th
Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: DIRT MONKEY

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: DIRT MONKEY

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] Based out of Boulder, Patrick “Dirt Monkey” Megeath has been producing for nearly 10 years, starting with hip-hop and breaks before trying his hand at dubstep. With a keen ear for bass and a vast knowledge of music production, he has quickly exploded onto the scene with his innovative original productions and energetic stage presence. [wp_ad_camp_1] Describe what bass means to you Bass= low frequencies that move people in a crazy way The weirdest thing that has happened on the road? hmmm... probably when I played at a festival in Green River, Utah called "Desert Rocks". I was supposed to play 2-3 on saturday night, on the second stage, (with RJD2 playing on the main stage) but there were 80mph gusts of wind causing an epic sandstorm. The whole festival got shut
Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: REID SPEED

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: REID SPEED

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] From her start at legendary NYC drum & bass store/label Breakbeat Science to founding her own labels Play Me Records and Play Me Too, REID SPEED has remained a fan favorite DJ, a chart topping producer, and has been an instrumental pioneer of the North American Bass Music sound. With her keen ear, Play Me has become a launchpad for more hot new artists than any other label of its kind, helping to kickstart the careers of the likes of Dillon Francis, Figure, Bare, J. Rabbit, RUN DMT, Cyberoptics, and many more. [wp_ad_camp_1] As label owner of Play Me Records, you have discovered such talents as Dillon Francis, Bare and Cyberoptics. Do you get sent a lot of demos and how do you weed through all the material? We get an overwhelming amount of demos, from both known ...
Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: DIGITAL LAB

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: DIGITAL LAB

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] Strands of sound entwine in order to make bodies move and shake. It's a simple principal that extends from the atoms themselves all the way to the people on the dance floor. Jared Matos a.k.a. Digital LAB remains something of a sonic scientist in his own right. The Miami-based DJ and producer mixes house, progressive, and electro into an irresistible and intoxicating blend. Now, he might just make clubs everywhere explode… [wp_ad_camp_1] Describe the Digital Lab style Stylistically, its a mixture of progressive and minimal music, with a wide range of vocals laid on top. Name three things you always need while doing a DJ set My SD cards with my music (always have a backup as well) my headphones, and a glass of johnny walker black label What makes you shy?

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: VICTOR SAVELLE

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: VICTOR SAVELLE

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] Victor Savelle is the to-go-to guy for everything nightlife in Las Vegas. He and his team are responsible for EDMNightlife.com - the portal that reports on the scene in Las Vegas with video reports, a lively blog.. and recently a management company! For us all the more reason to catch up with him! [wp_ad_camp_1] Tell us when EDM Nightlife started and the idea behind it. We started pre-production in August of 2011 in a private studio, recorded 19 interviews with Las Vegas resident DJs to get a good idea about the electronic dance music scene here. Our main medium is video and by now we’ve completed over 70 interviews, delivered lots of the information that can be valuable for our future DJs/producers in the scene and recorded in over 15 venues in sin city. The main id