INTERVIEWS

Interviews with the best DJs from the global EDM scene.

Fierce Ruling Diva Interview: The Ongoing Battle Between Intention And Perception

Fierce Ruling Diva Interview: The Ongoing Battle Between Intention And Perception

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] You were one of the first artists to import the house and techno sound in to Holland. You organized your own underground events, performed live, DJ-ed and founded your own record label Lower East Side Records. As an introduction, could you tell our readers a bit more about that time and how that influenced your later career? Flamman: “The scene was very small then as well as the international network. Everything had a high D.I.Y. feeling. We always wanted to do something new and different and I really feel we co-defined many aspects of the current scene. I think we weren't only one of the first few to import the American House sound into Holland; a year later we were also one of the first to do the opposite: exporting the Dutch sound. Fierce Ruling Diva were the firs
Woody McBride / DJ ESP Exclusive Interview With The Basketball Hero

Woody McBride / DJ ESP Exclusive Interview With The Basketball Hero

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] You are widely known as a producer of acid house. When were you first exposed to the acid house house sound? In high school in the 80's - we had a great record store in Bismarck, ND called budget tapes and records. they were way ahead of their time. A local friend Todd Gregor really introduced me to electronic music in about '83. I caught some late night episodes of SNUB TV and Night Flight for cutting edge music videos. As a producer you have had releases and and remixes out on Dave Clarke's White Noise, Josh Wink's Ovum, Eric Powell's Bush, Fat Boy Slim's Skint, Novamute, Acid Tracks, Drop Bass Network and dozens of other labels. If you could list the 5 essential tunes from your hand, which ones would that be? Onda - Communique Basketball Her...
Back Up Fools! Cold Blank Exclusive Interview

Back Up Fools! Cold Blank Exclusive Interview

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] photo (c) Megan Thompson What does RAGE mean to you? First of all, we want to thank all of our fans. Rage means partying hard with no regrets, saying yolo like a fool without dying. That's right, back up fools. Do you try to incorporate other styles of dance music in your electro house productions? Depending on each individual track/remix project, our inspiration may stem from an experience or from another style of dance music. Usually we're inspired by memorable nights with certain songs/rhythms/sounds. How did you enjoy making your album 'The Agenda'? It was easy. We made sure we were in a good mood, in a good environment, and had plenty of refreshments & distractions. Here's a studio session starter kit for an album: (1) pack of cigarettes of choice...
Juan Atkins – An Exclusive Interview With The Originator Of Techno

Juan Atkins – An Exclusive Interview With The Originator Of Techno

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] If it wasn't for Juan Atkins, many of us might not have discovered the music known as techno. In the early 80's he was the one to release the first techno record ever, next to his lauded work as an electro pioneer. We are honored to have him for an interview on Hammarica.com Juan, you have performed at events all over the world ranging from dark undergound parties to the most slick produced mega events. Of course it is always a kick to play in front of thousands. But if you were to choose, would you pick a dark strobe-lit hole filled with banging techno til the early morning.. Or a bigger commercial event where you only get to play for 1.5hr. tops? Well some events are not always 1.5 hrs tops.. I mean usually I do get to play two hours at these big events. You kno...
Computer Controlled – Exclusive Interview With The Raw Acid Genius.

Computer Controlled – Exclusive Interview With The Raw Acid Genius.

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] You currently live in Seattle, but originally you come from the Midwest. Could you tell us how you first got involved with the rave scene there and acid house in particular? I don't remember just exactly how I started listening to Techno, but it was back in 1991, I know that. Then I started hearing about these things called Raves and got interested. By mid 1992, some friends started to bounce around the idea of starting a "Smart Bar". A portable bar set up was built out of PVC piping and plexiglass. And Cybertonix was born =o] Halloween 1992 was my first Rave, called, appropriately enough, Grave Rave. That got busted 2 hours in by the Milwaukee PD. Myself and a bunch of others spent 19 hours in a holding cell before finally being released. Normally, tha...
The Sound Of Trance: Seattle Favorite Johnny Monsoon Exclusive Interview

The Sound Of Trance: Seattle Favorite Johnny Monsoon Exclusive Interview

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] Your podcast.. It is insanely popular! How did it get so big? At first I thought it was some sort of mistake, hahahaha! Don’t get me wrong, this didn’t happen overnight, but once the growth started, it kept continuing to grow. But then I started getting massive amounts of emails from listeners all over the world and it was clear that they simply enjoyed what they were listening to and would spread it amongst their friends and family. Word of mouth advertising is so amazing as people tend to trust their friends/family much more than a cheesy advertisement of a DJ staring off into nowhere (yes I have those pics as well, my podcast pic is one of them! LOL). You had a mainstage debut performance at the Gorge last Summer, a gigantic open air venue in WA state. How many
Globetrotting 303 Lover – Manuel De La Mare Exclusive Interview

Globetrotting 303 Lover – Manuel De La Mare Exclusive Interview

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Italian born producer/dj, Manuel De Le Mare has spent years delivering money-shot releases and remixes, while marrying a lifetime of passion and dedication to his love of DJing. This ability within his musical sphere has pricked the interest of global artists like Mark Knight, John Acquaviva and Feddle Le Grand. Hammarica.com found some time in his busy schedule for an exclusive interview! Manuel, you are known as the King of the Remix, taking home Beatport's Best Remixer Of 2011 title. Can and would you remix anything, or do you go by specifics? Could you make Paris Hilton sound good, or does the base material need a certain quality? Well, I took a small break from a sort of remixing mania I had. I think you can make sound good everything but it tak...
Dubbin And Dabblin with DJ Dab – Exclusive Interview

Dubbin And Dabblin with DJ Dab – Exclusive Interview

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Where does your artist name come from? During the early to mid-80's I went by Sir Swift. I was a Breaker, Beatboxer, Graffiti artist and DJ. But as my DJing progressed and I matured a little I realized it was time for a name change. At the time I remember digging through a dictionary, for days, and finally stumbled across Dabster: One likes to dabble/ One who is a master of their own trade. The latter seemed fitting. LOL. Around 1991 I shortened it to Dab (also means Donald Allen's Boy) [wp_ad_camp_1] You have been a beat producer since the early 80's whether it was house, hiphop or any other style. Could you tell us a bit more about your early hiphop records and collabs? All my exploits in last question led up to me making a progressive move to go out and attem
ITV Live The DJ Sessions Rocking The Seattle Nightlife Scene – Darran Bruce Interview

ITV Live The DJ Sessions Rocking The Seattle Nightlife Scene – Darran Bruce Interview

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Darran Bruce has been a supporter of the Seattle nightlife scene for many years and his ITV Live Mobile Studio is getting more and more attention. So therefore, we wanted to have a chat with the man who made it all possible! For people not familiar with ITV, explain in a few lines what it is about. ITV/ITV LIVE is a broadcast/internet streaming television series that features independent artists and businesses. We have 10 different genres that we cover on ITV - Nightlife, Live Music, Sports, Fashion, Films, Comedy, Art, Video Games, Open Mic, and Restaurants. ITV LIVE is where we take our studio shows and go on location in our ITV LIVE Mobile Streaming Studio. Our feature show is called ITV LIVE - The DJ Sessions where we stream between three to eight hours of LIV...
How Does He Mix Without Headphones? JOOP Exclusive Interview

How Does He Mix Without Headphones? JOOP Exclusive Interview

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[wp_ad_camp_2] You recently stormed the scene with your new release 'Just One Night' which was on top of the charts for several weeks and supported by Armin Van Buuren, Dash Berlin, W&W and Leon Bolier. It came with a slightly different sound than what people were used to from you and used a mixture of trance elements blended with house and even some electro/dubstep like sounds. Is this a sound we can also expect for future releases? First of all thank you for having me! I was very happy when “Just One Night” was finished in the studio. I always try to do something that creates a certain reaction. It’s very difficult to create  something fresh or new after your last release. I’m known for not releasing shitloads of tracks, although the last year I released more than I normally
Hammarica.com Chats With Andrea Bertolini

Hammarica.com Chats With Andrea Bertolini

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] He co-founded Btwisted Records and has remixed artists like John Acquaviva, Warren Clarke feat. Michelle Weeks, Syndicate of Law feat. D-Train, David Amo & Julio Navas, Mauro Picotto, Les Schmitz, Maurizio Gubellini, Dhany from Benassi Bros, Topazz, Weekend Heroes and many more.  And he appeared on international labels such as : Pacha Rec. – Definitive Rec. – Fresco Rec. – Iboga Rec. – Echoes Rec – Toca45 Rec. – Tribal Vision - Ultra and Armada. Therefore, Hammarica.com is delighted to have had a quick chat with Andrea Bertolini! Who has been your biggest influence when it comes to your career as an artist and why? There has never been just one. So many Dj’s & Producers inspire me. I'm always checking different styles and genres and when I find something i
Renaat Vandepapeliere – Exclusive Interview With Co-founder Of Legendary Label R&S Records

Renaat Vandepapeliere – Exclusive Interview With Co-founder Of Legendary Label R&S Records

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] You are known as the co-founder of of R&S Records together with your partner Sabine Maes. It is known as one of the longest running labels in dance music history. How did you manage to keep the label relevant through all these years? Very easy: each day a siesta, just following my heart, dreams and passion + being prepared to work extremely hard - And being prepared to lose a lot too :) Having said that I took a little sabbatical from the industry too from 2000 till 2006, just to refresh my ears! [wp_ad_camp_1] R&S is known for countless of classics ranging from Joey Beltram's Energy Flash and releases by the likes of Aphex Twin, Model 500, Golden Girls, CJ Bolland and many more.. If you had to choose between the classic house sound and the tracks of today.
What Would He Steal From Deadmau5? Q&A With Jake Shanahan

What Would He Steal From Deadmau5? Q&A With Jake Shanahan

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] You have a few new releases coming out. We heard a rumour one of those will be on Armada? Tell us a bit more about that. Your heard correct! I have a few major releases coming up towards the end of this year. I have a two track EP with DaftBeatz, an absolute genius in the studio coming out on Armada Music. [wp_ad_camp_1] What's the word on the street for new Jake Shanahan remixes? As of right now I am doing crazy amounts of remixes. I am doing an official remix for the masterminds who created, "Anthem" a couple years ago, FILO & PERI. I am also doing two remixes for two top labels that I cannot release yet! If you look at your list of productions you have done so far. Which of those stands out the most to you and why? I have a few personal favorites, b...
From Rome To London And L.A. – Antonio Giacca Exclusive Interview

From Rome To London And L.A. – Antonio Giacca Exclusive Interview

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] Antonio Giacca has been storming the progressive house scene with dancefloor peak time material such as Party Monster, Inflexions and most recently Majestic and some of these had great music videos as well. Antonio's music is always filled with lots of melody, great builds and high energy sounds. With support from top DJs ranging from Gareth Emery to Morgan Page, EDX, Chris Reece, Gina Star, Above & Beyond, Cedric Gervais, Kyau and Albert and many more, we had to reach out to him for an exclusive interview with us. You are originally from Rome and have lived in many different countries. Would you say each country has a unique dance music scene, or is it really a global phenomenon? If there are differences, how would you point those out? Although the more mains...
Hammarica Chats With UK EDM Star Ben Nicky

Hammarica Chats With UK EDM Star Ben Nicky

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] He established himself as one of the fast rising stars in EDM. Last year he entered DJ Mag's Top DJs poll at a respectable number 150 position in the world, while being voted at number 24 in the Tranceaddict 2011 poll. In 2012 DJ Mag invited him to select his top 10 tracks for their February edition. Other leading dance music publication ‘Mixmag’ also picked him out for their ‘Keep An Eye On’ feature in the March edition. Therefore we felt it was time to have a Q&A with Ben Nicky. [wp_ad_camp_1] If you look at your list of productions you have done so far. Which of those stands out the most to you and why? It would have to be “Tears”, this track got onto lots of influential CD compilations such as “Gatecrasher Anthems” “Ministry of Sound Trance Nation” plus lot