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Dec52012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: The Egyptian Lover

[wp_ad_camp_2] The Egyptian Lover started out as a D.J. in Los Angeles with Uncle Jamms Army doing dances at the L.A. Sports Arena. He began recording around Los Angeles in 1982 as a member of the Radio Crew. In the early days of hip hop, albums were rare, so most of The Egyptian Lover's successful recordings were 12" singles. He would eventually release some of the earliest rap LPs, which was especially unique for being west-coast based, but they were less popular than his singles. On the strength of containing an alternate mix of his most popular single "Egypt, Egypt", 1984's On the Nile was moderately successful. Egyptian Lover returned in 1994 with "Back from the Tomb". His last full-length album in over ten years. Since then he has made "Platinum Pyramids" and "Electro Pharoh" (D

Dec52012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Arkitech Debut Release On Black Hole Recordings

EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE

[wp_ad_camp_2] Arkitech presents his debut release “Drive” on the Black Hole imprint. Ash Richards delivers the vocals. [wp_ad_camp_1] The elusive Arkitech makes his first appearance on the Black Hole imprint with an electro tinged vocal trancer. With plenty of focus on the build up of the track, Arkitech subtly hints to “Behind The Wheel” by Depeche Mode in the backing for Ash Richards’ vocals. It would certainly explain the title “Drive”, but make no mistake: Arkitech has created a moving arrangement that perfectly fits the description of modern day trance on the ISOS tip. Ash Richards is a female singer/songwriter and electropop artist from Vancouver. She has been fortunate to have worked with the notable Sean Hosien (Bananatoons), Lil Henriques (Hipjoint), Sam Ryan (SOS musi

Dec42012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Vox Mod

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] A very talented EDM performer from Seattle with beats as big as.. well, your mom; and a skill at beatmaking that is prevalent. This guy has been rocking places all over.. So Please give a warm welcome to VOX MOD! Tell us something about your background and how your career started. My background is based in visual arts but later on I adopted percussion and drums. The entire time of my youth I was really drawn to electronic music though, so around 2000 I decided to look into drum machines, sequencers, and samplers after being tremendously inspired by Orbital. Additionally, I obtained the program Acid 2.0 (which I still use) and sought to develop up my editing, mixing, and recording skills. It was also vastly important being introduced to so many types of music an...

Dec42012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Katie’s Corner: Pure Trance Mixed By Solarstone And Orkidea

EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, REVIEWS, TRANCE

[wp_ad_camp_2] By KATE O'CONNELL -- From the moment the first beat hits your chest off Pure Trance Disc One by Solarstone your pulse will start to race and you find yourself getting lost in the hypnotic melodies. From that moment on this two disc compilation takes you on a spellbinding thrill ride with SolarStone as the Captain. [wp_ad_camp_1] Pure Trance has about the most fitting title of any new album out there. Solarstone nailed it giving us exactly that – pure, mind blowing, hair raising, chest shaking trance. It’s impossible not to love and get addicted to the irresistible dance beat and infectious melodies. I challenge anyone who appreciates trance music to listen to these two C.D’s and not dance by the time the first track is over. Aside from that, every single one of

Dec42012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Beatport Mixes Opens To Public

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[wp_ad_camp_2] BEATPORT, the world’s largest dance music community and music store for DJs, today (December 4) announced that its Mixes platform has emerged from invite-only status, now allowing any DJ in the world to upload, share and sell their mixes. Beatport Mixes (mixes.beatport.com) launched in June, offering only select DJs invited the ability to sell their mixtapes as downloadable files. Opening Mixes to the public now gives bedroom DJs and superstars alike the chance to take advantage of the platform. For those mixtapes available for sale, BEATPORT clears the usage rights to the songs included on behalf of the DJs who created them, compensating all parties involved—both the DJ and the rights-holders behind the songs used, including artists, songwriters, labels and publish

Dec42012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Ferry Corsten Celebrates Birthday With New Release

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[wp_ad_camp_2] For the luckiest amongst us, life can be a fairytale. At long last, the third and latest installment of the popular electronic dance music (EDM) mix compilation Once Upon A Night is released on November 26th, 2012, on Premier Recordings. Mixed by globally respected DJ, producer and electronic musician, Ferry Corsten, Once Upon A Night-Volume 3 consists of two discs of the most succulent, painstakingly selected trance, progressive-house and electro tracks to fly out of loudspeakers this year. Much more agile and thoughtful than the typical club mix of banging, anthemic tunes, OUAN3 instead paints an otherworldly story of a long night out where danger and mystery meet sex and bliss. OUAN3 is an aural tale that conjures deep memories while creating new ones, and the double

Dec32012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Ferry Tayle

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[wp_ad_camp_2] This French producer was born in 1982. His first musical experience was with jazz. He started playing the saxophone at the age of 7. He became interested in electronic music by discovering Jean-Michel Jarre's first album. After 14 years of jazz music he decided to move into electronic music and became very successful in the global trance scene. Give a warm welcome to FERRY TAYLE! Of course France is known for its big contribution to house music with acts like Daft Punk, Cassius, David Guetta and more. Yet, you are one of the leaders when it comes to the trance scene there. Could you describe it for us? Tell us about the events, DJs and record labels. The house scene is big in France since the last 15 years. Thanks to the success of Cassius, Daft Punk, Bob Sincla...

Dec22012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Sean Tyas

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[wp_ad_camp_2] New York native, Switzerland based DJ/Producer Sean Tyas is something of a leading light in European trance. Currently ranked #93 in DJ Magazine"s Top 100 DJ Poll 2012, he was also earmarked by BBC Radio 1"s Pete Tong as a "buzzword in trance circles" head of his debut Essential Mix for the station back in February 2009 and hooked by industry power house Beatport has a "One to watch." It was in 2006 that Sean Tyas first started to make waves in the trance scene, winning the much hyped Spinnin' Records remix competition for his rework of Sander van Doorn 'Punk'd', and next signed to the Discover label. His first solo release for the label didn't disappoint either, with the energetic and euphoric 'Lift' being one of the biggest releases of 2006 and awarded Single Of Th...

Dec12012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Solarstone

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] For over a decade he has been roadblocking dancefloors with a procession of illustrious club classics, all-out anthems and critically acclaimed albums. As a DJ, he performs weekly at clubs around the planet, and for globally recognized names like A State of Trance, Cream @ Amnesia, Ministry of Sound, Gatecrasher, Full-On-Ferry, Zouk and countless others. He left an indelible mark on EDM with one of his very first releases. ‘Seven Cities’ scored a UK Top 40 hit, has been remixed by Armin van Buuren, was re-released 3 times and cumulatively went on to sell in excess of ½ million copies. Give a warm welcome to SOLARSTONE! You recently launched your new label Touchstone Recordings under the supervision of Black Hole Recordings. What makes this label different than y

Nov302012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Katie’s Corner: Introducing The Dolls

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] By KATE O'CONNELL -- A few weeks back after a super late night of raging, I was at home winding down, cruising YouTube for new music and decided to look up DJ Mia Moretti. I came across a video of her and another girl, an electric violinist Caitlin Moe, playing a live set together at what appeared to be some sort of wedding or out door party. The clip was of the two of them doing their version of “Digital Love” by Daft Punk. It literally blew me away. Not only were they both beautiful blondes (always a plus) and wickedly talented but they were a blast to watch. You could tell they were both having a great time, loved playing together, and have really fun spunky personalities. It made the remix that much more exciting! I think I might have replayed th

Nov302012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Richard Dinsdale

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[wp_ad_camp_2] In the time between cooking up grooves for labels such as Hotfingers, 303 Lovers, Flamingo, Toolroom and Ministry Of Sound, Richard Dinsdale plots the next step in dancefloor domination: Tanzanite Records. A joint partnership with his brother Simon, Richard is now writing a new chapter and creating his own distinctive brand. A brand where he can fine tune his A&R abilities and help develop emerging artists such as Jeremy Joshua and Alex Topspin & Dmit Kitz. With its striking blue motif and meticulous musical motive, the label also boasts the presence of Wally Lopez, Hook N Sling and chart busters Sam Obernik and Paul Harris. Give a warm welcome to Richard Dinsdale as featured in Hammarica.com series of daily DJ interviews! [wp_ad_camp_1] Describe the Richard D...

Nov292012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Jay Junior

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Some people just have music running through their veins from their birth on. One of those people is taking the scene by storm under the name of Jay Junior. With over fourteen years of music experience Jay has started a brand new career in 2010 when a friend introduced him to the world of DJs and dance music. As Je'freak he started off as a percussionist who accompanied other artists with his rhythms and sounds, but soon the DJ booth became more attractive and within no time he had learned the tricks of the trade. With performances at events such as Grotesque, Tres Chique and Summerlake in Holland and Open Air Festival in Poland his name began to rise and his sounds began to attract people. With his monthly podcast called Artfully Blended he now reaches people in a

Nov272012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Baron Of Techno Dave Clarke

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Dave Clarke enjoys a successful DJ career that spans more than two decades. BBC legend John Peel famously dubbed him the Baron Of Techno. Clarke is known as an innovator. Someone who always stays true to his sound with a relentless technique behind the decks. His mix albums World Service are legendary and so is his 'Red' trilogy of EP's. Known for his strong opinions, we are honored to have him for an exclusive interview at Hammarica.com! When you look into the techno section of Beatport nowadays, the records charted mostly lack the rawness of the style you are known for. Is that a loss? And what is your opinion on Beatport overall? I actually do not have an opinion on Beatport as it is some four years since I bought anything from their site. I always found the ge...

Nov262012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Egyptian Pride Aly & Fila

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[wp_ad_camp_2] “Shivers”, “hairs on the back of your neck”, “hands in the air”, “reaching for the lasers”, “losing your mind” and “rushing to the music” are just some of the effects described by their fans when listening to Egyptian World Top 20 duo Aly & Fila in full flow on the dance floor. [wp_ad_camp_1] 2012 saw Aly & Fila play Armin Van Buuren’s Annual ASOT 550 event for the 6th Year in a row, Aly & Fila is the only act besides Armin van Buuren and Markus Schulz to play all 6 Years. Therefore, we had to invite them for an exclusive interview at Hammarica.com! Everyone loves your productions and this year you managed to keep your spot secure in the DJ Mag 100, rising three spots in the list to #19. What would you say is the magic behind the success? Hard work a

Nov232012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Andrew Bennett’s Roadtrip Pulls Floors Into The Fast Lane

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Ever felt the need to go out on a random day and explore new areas you haven't been before? ANDREW BENNET'S 'ROADTRIP' gives you that positive spark you need at times. Leave the daily struggle for what it is and see the world in a new perspective. Roadtrip's huge uplifting riff guarantees to drive any EDM crowd bonkers before dropping into some seriously hard hitting bass and drums. Roadtrip received heavy plays from Diffused Music head honcho Michael Woods who featured the track in all of his sets in the past few months. Roadtrip was produced in Andrew Bennett's home base studio near Hamburg, Germany. It's the follow up to "Cocoon" which was supported by all A-list celebrity DJs around the world, including: stadium rocker Tiesto, the world's 'new' numb...