INTERVIEWS – Page 6

Apr222013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: REID SPEED

[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 ...

Apr182013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: DIGITAL LAB

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[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? 

Apr172013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: VICTOR SAVELLE

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[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

Apr92013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: GEORGE ACOSTA

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[wp_ad_camp_2] All great music reaches into your very soul, captures the mind and touches the heart. It can tell a story, take you on an incredible journey and target many different types of emotions. Music such as this can only come from the hard work of a great artist, an artist such as George Acosta. With over 20+ years of experiences as a DJ and Producer, George can certainly be considered a driving force in the dance music industry. [wp_ad_camp_1] Some people might not be aware, but throughout your career you have gone through some changes. At first, you were very successful as an international house DJ and producer. Then you made a successful move to trance, and finally ended up as a leader of progressive house. What marked these changes? I’ve been djing and producing for ove

Apr52013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: XILENT

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Xilent's first release came in 2009 on Ammunition Recordings 'Quality Killer EP' with the track 'Terminal,' "one of the biggest tracks of 2009" according to top electronic music store TrackItDown.net. The tune immediately caught the ear of John B, who subsequently released more of Xilent's music on his Beta Recordings imprint. [wp_ad_camp_1] You exclusively signed with Audioporn. What's the best thing about the label? They are basically like sort of a second family. I can always rely on the best exposure on whatever I do along with constant support in every way. I can't imagine being on my own right now. When you released 'Choose Me' were you surprised about the instant success? I definitely was, especially when you reminisce on the time when you came up with

Apr32013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: JOHN B

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[wp_ad_camp_2] With his fondness for eye liner, nail varnish and retro kitsch, JOHN B has become one of the most eclectic and unique individuals in electronic music. His playful stretching of the genre’s elastic over the past ten years has meant he’s been able to work with figureheads from all corners of the scene. From Metalheadz boss Goldie, to legendary global DJ Paul Oakenfold. [wp_ad_camp_1] You embrace a lot of different styles. Should more DJ's be open to that? I think these days, most successful DJ's play more than just one micro-subgenre - even in just a 1 hour set its really important to keep things varied, it gets just too boring and monotonous otherwise. Keep things exciting. How would you describe a typical John B performance? High energy, uplifting, mainly dru

Mar302013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: MARTYPARTY

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[wp_ad_camp_2] MartyParty is a music producer and performer. Born and raised in South Africa and residing in Brooklyn, NY, his music runs the gambit from sexy hip hop to intense dance to dirty dubstep… sometimes pretty and soft, sometimes hard and dirty, but always emotional. [wp_ad_camp_1] You are originally from South Africa. When did you make the move to Brooklyn NY? Hi! Thanks for doing the interview and big up to Hammarica.com! I was born in South Africa and moved to the US when I was 23 - that was 1994. I lived in San Francisco for 12 years and went through the dot com boom there, then moved to New York 6 years ago after breaking free of my roots in software. How would you define your 'Purple' sound? Instrumental club hip hop or bassline hip hop - making sounds tha

Mar292013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: NERD RAGE

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[wp_ad_camp_2] NERD RAGE's music, hand-in-hand with his stage presence, is loud, aggressive, and right in your face. Never taking himself too seriously, Nerd Rage continues to deliver good vibes whether he’s behind the decks or in front of his computer. The phenom has developed some serious production skills as well as respect throughout the Bass Music community since exploding onto the scene last year, and demonstrates his progress every step of the way. [wp_ad_camp_1] Describe your stage presence when you rock a show I like to bring the full element of metal into the vibe while I'm on stage. Very loud, aggressive, mosh pits, and stage diving. Nonstop jumping and screaming. I want to make sure everyone is able to have the best and most memorable time possible when it comes to th

Mar282013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: REVOLVR

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Whether it's through an irresistible house music hook or propulsive progressive production, the Las Vegas-based REVOLVR specializes in igniting emotions. Hands go up in the air and bodies shake when his fusion of styles pipes through the speakers. Revolvr will make an appearance on The DJ Sessions April 19th. Ahead of that we had an exclusive interview with him. [wp_ad_camp_1] You quit your corporate job for EDM. Do you ever regret it? I haven't thought of it for a second! The weirdest thing that ever happened during a performance? Most of the weirdest things happen when I'm really drunk, so I don't remember them... Your current top 5? - Bootik & Silvertongue - In My Head (Revolvr Remix) - Showtek - Slow Down - Zedd ft Foxes - Clarity (FTampa ...

Mar72013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: KALM KAOZ

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Hollywood's talk-of-the-town Electro duo KALM KAOZ captured the blog-o-sphere's attention with their unique electro house sound. We snatched the two of them for an exclusive interview!! [wp_ad_camp_1] You're receiving major success as you are participating in Insomniac's Discovery Music Project. What is at stake? Filby: If we win, we will be playing at Beyond Wonderland, and our electro remix of James Egbert’s dubstep “Back to new” will be released and pushed through Beatport. It's a wonderful opportunity to work with Insomniac Events. SlingR: The guys at Insomniac, particularly Pasquale, are brilliant business men and are executing a brilliant business plan. We’d be thrilled to be associated with Insomniac and their events. Where does your name Kalm Kaoz s

Mar12013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: FUNTCASE ON ITV LIVE

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Dubstep Sensation FUNTCASE recently dropped by the ITV studios for an exclusiv einterview! Check it out!! [wp_ad_camp_1] Connect: https://www.facebook.com/FuntCaseUK [wp_ad_camp_5] [wp_ad_camp_4]

Feb282013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: SPACE DJZ

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[wp_ad_camp_2] There are few Djz and producers in the modern techno world who can truly claim to have pioneered a style and sound, and call it their own. Such statements are often declared, but rarely justified. In the case of Ben Long and Jamie Bissmire, the names behind the revered SPACE DJZ this claim would be unarguable.Ever since the pair's formation in the early 1900's their unerring ability to fuse technowith their life long love of Hip Hop, has set them aside from there peers. [wp_ad_camp_1] For people not familiar with your specific style, how would you describe the sound? Modern Techno mixed with flavours from the last 20 years of Techno If you could pick one techno track for people to fall in love with the genre, which one would that be? 69 - Poi Et Pas (Original...

Feb262013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: ALEX M.O.R.P.H.

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[wp_ad_camp_2] As one of the leading DJs/producers in the global dance music scene, Alex M.O.R.P.H.'s popularity is on the rise like never before! With outstanding releases like "An Angel's Love", "Life Less Ordinary" or "Sunset Boulevard" and remixes/co-ops with and for artists like Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Within Temptation, Faithless, Gareth Emery, Dash Berlin, Protoculture, Within Temptation and many more, he's always one step ahead in quality and energetic like noone else! [wp_ad_camp_1] What has proven more successful for your career: albums, singles or remixes? My latest album Prime Mover was really successful, I cannot complain about that. But it's mostly the remixes and singles that cause quite a buzz within the community. I'm really glad that most of the work I d...

Feb252013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: MASON

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[wp_ad_camp_2] MASON is a two piece eclectic dance music live act and the strong force behind the record label Animal Language. Hammarica had the chance to catch up with them about their shows and music. [wp_ad_camp_1] Your artist name sounds like a one person artist, but you are a two piece dance music band. Do people get confused when they see two people on stage? How did the name take shape? Iason: Yeah a lot of people think it's some kind of reverse split personality thing. I started out DJ-ing on my own as Mason about 16 years ago. At that time Coen was a singer in hardrock and funk bands. About 10 years ago we joined forces, and as I was already traveling abroad a lot as Mason we decided to stick to that artist name. We're playing a lot of live shows these days, which is th...

Feb232013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: DIRTYLOUD

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[wp_ad_camp_2] These two Electro House Grandmasters are tearing it up with their energetic sound all over the world. Please welcome DIRTYLOUD! [wp_ad_camp_1] You guys are from Brazil. Could you describe how the scene is there? We heard it's pretty crazy! The Electronic Music Scene here is huge, we have loads of rave and club parties all over Brazil, big names coming everyday, it's a little bit different in terms of music genres and party formats, but all we can say is that it's pretty nice. Have you been to Seattle before? Yes, once last year, on our first US tour with others 15 gigs aroung the US. Were you excited about your performance in Seattle and the appearance on ITV Live? Of course! It sounds like a great way to play to a huge number of people that might not b...