INTERVIEWS

Interviews with the best DJs from the global EDM scene.

Jan122013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: TUBE & BERGER

[wp_ad_camp_2] They present themselves expressively with their charity project It began in Africa and the accompanying single Free Tribe which made it to No. 1 on the Beatport charts. The project was published to support the children in need of help in Africa on their label Kittball Records, which they founded in 2006 and, since early 2010 both of them collaborate with their friend and Dj Juliet Sikora. In addition to publishing the productions on their own label, TUBE & BERGER make music on labels like Great Stuff Recordings, Moonbootique, Trapez, Ministry of Sound, and others. Many of their singles reached international attention and succeeded even up to No. 1 on the US Billboard Dance charts. Just to name a few: "Straight Ahead”, “The Young and the wild ones”, “Free Tribe”,

Jan112013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: DANIEL KANDI & ESTIVA

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Recently they mixed Volume Three of Enhanced Sessions. They're not only stars of Enhanced, but firmly established as leading lights of the trance genre, dominating the charts with their productions and touring the globe at the world’s finest events. Give a hand to DANIEL KANDI & ESTIVA! [wp_ad_camp_1] Which style of music were you into before trance captured you? Steven: When I was younger I listened a lot to pop music and happy hardcore! Daniel: 80's pop and eurodance and eurotrance, a bit of happy hardcore lol! What can people expect from the new mix album you guys recently released on Enhanced? Steven: A lot of different approaches to trance! Melodies is the keyword in this mix! Daniel: A plethora of the best in trance, trouse and progressive! S

Jan102013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: SYDNEY BLU

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Her success has been built-upon numerous hit singles and relentless world touring. Following the success of her releases (including the chart-topping 'Give It Up For Me' on Mau5trap Recordings being one of Beatport’s highest selling songs and making her the only female electronic producer to ever have a top 10 hit on the website), SYDNEY BLU developed and founded her own record label Blu Music, which has produced several chart-topping singles over the years. Steady support from global heavyweights such as Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, Deadmau5, Robbie Rivera, & Funkagenda has propelled Sydney Blu and Blu Music to the forefront of the dance music scene, as well as the top of the charts. [wp_ad_camp_1] From Canada, you moved to Miami Florida. How did you adapt to Miami life

Jan92013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: BAD BOY BILL

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] An international house icon and co-founder of Beatport, Bad Boy Bill got his start as a teenager, DJing at local parties, entering DJ battles, and throwing his own events. He won the first DJ battle he entered. As a senior in high school, Bill started his own record label (International House Records) and signed tracks from DJ Pierre, Mr. Lee, and others. Between 1995 and 2001, Bill released five volumes of the Bangin’ The Box series on his own label, Mix Connection Multimedia. It became one of the best selling series in dance music history. During that time, Bill also founded Moody Recordings, which released the international hit “Get Get Down” by Paul Johnson. Last Summer he released his first full length artist album. Bad Boy Bill The Album (Nettwerk) packs a doub

Jan82013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: CAZZETTE

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] CAZZETTE is an Swedish DJ duo consisting of Sebastian Furrer & Alexander Björklund. The duo represent the second baby of Ash Pournouri from AT NIGHT MANAGEMENT (same manager behind the meteoric rise of AVICII) with the name launched from nothing on June 9, 2011. Within days, CAZZETTE released their first release, a remix for Avicii entitled "Sweet Dreams (CAZZETTE meet AT NIGHT Mix) "on JOIA RECORDS and it's been charting at the Top20 on Beatport Top100 General Charts for 6 weeks straight. Their bootleg of Swedish House Mafia's "Save the World" was accepted as an official remix by the boys and their highly appreciated bootleg of Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain" went straight to the number one spot on HYPE MACHINE most popular after being uploaded on their Soundc

Jan72013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: House Music Legend TODD TERRY

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Grammy Award nominated DJ/Producer Todd Terry has been engulfed in dance music since he first started listening to European dance music records while growing up in Brooklyn. Already devoted to turntables, he heard something different in those tracks, and he “went for the difference". "I never got a break in New York, but England happened right away, so I catered to them.” In any event, the Todd Terry sound was born. By 1988, Todd Terry hit big in England and Europe, and his notoriety was making its way back to the U.S. In addition to DJ appearances, Todd was cutting his classic underground tracks A Day In The Life, Weekend, and Can You Party, released under monikers such as the Todd Terry Project, House Of Gypsies, and Royal House, all considered essential and ground br

Jan32013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Peacetreaty

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] In 2009, Josh Anaya discovered the world of electronic music as it emerged in the United States and loudly rose to prominence. He soon found himself behind the tables at local warehouse parties in his hometown of Chino Hills, CA and decided to start producing in early 2010, which quickly turned into an addictive passion. Later that year, he teamed up with high school friend Angelo Patino to form Peacetreaty. Their high-energy electro house style quickly garnered the attention from several high-profile producers, most notably Steve Aoki who signed them to his label, Dim Mak Records, which released their first EP in February 2011. Gaining support from the likes of Wolfgang Gartner, Diplo, Afrojack, Chuckie, Moby and more, Hammarica found some time in their busy schedul

Dec232012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Diamond Pistols

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Fabricated in the Pacific Northwest, Bass Music's new prodigy has arrived - Diamond Pistols. Under the explosive moniker, Christian Dold made his initial mark with two heavily blogged and downloaded giveaways, earning him the attention of Excision, Datsik, Run DMT, Helicopter Showdown, and Downlink, on the short list. 2013 kicks off with a debut EP on Datsik’s Firepower Records. Whiskey Pete’s new Switchblade Recordings also sees a remix of Kill City’s “Get It Gritty”. With a busy performance schedule, a growing discography, and remix requests piling up, the entire bass music community has their eyes and ears firmly fixed on this young producer. [wp_ad_camp_1] Your debut EP will be released on Datsik's Firepower Records. Were you surprised he signed it? I was

Dec212012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Seattle’s Favorite Devlin Jenkins!

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Originating from Chicago, but relocated to Seattle, he is one of Seattle's long time favorites bringing the best of house and hip hop to all the local clubs. Always supportive of local talent someone with a true love for music, give a warm welcome to DEVLIN JENKINS! [wp_ad_camp_1] You are a DJ originally from Chicago. As we all know, Chicago is the birth place of house music. Were you involved in the club scene when the house sound started to develop? How did you experience that time? Well house started gaining momentum in Chicago I was in the 5th grade lol. I was just starting to discover music beyond just what I heard in the background at family functions around that time, so my immediate take on it was the same as a kid with a new toy that they’d never seen befo

Dec202012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Electro House Hero Haezer

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] As one of the top exports of the SA electonic dance scene, voted 4th best South African DJ by DJMAG, Haezer has established himself as a leader in the bass heavy electro genre which has gained wide spread popularity in dance clubs around the world. With his maxim ‘Commercial Music is Dead’ Haezer has traversed the world promoting the underground and being a part of the wheel that has turned to give this genre the deserved mass recognition it receives today. How would you describe the South African dance scene? From what we know a lot of international DJs are constantly touring there. The SA dance scene is a monster that's not easy to dissect. It's very diverse and is constantly evolving. The dance scene has always been dominated by house music. It

Dec202012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Dubstep Sensation Cyberoptics

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] A young producer taking the dubstep world by storm, at age 19 Alex Epps aka Cyberoptics first made his big smash into the scene with his release "Geisha" on PLAY ME Records. Released in May of 2010, Geisha climbed to number 1 on Beatport.com and held it's place in the top 5 for over a month, battling producers such as Borgore and Doctor P. [wp_ad_camp_1] What did it take to rule the Beatport chart at the number 1 spot for weeks with your release Geisha? Success doesn't just come falling from the sky. Well, Geisha was picked up by Reid Speed and Play Me Records after my release "Kong". I really never expected it to hit #1 or even break the top 10. It sat for #2 for days and I had given up hope..until I received a call telling me that it finally went #1. The only

Dec182012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: John Acquaviva

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] With an unparalleled legacy in the annals of analog and digital electronic music John Acquaviva can boast and list pages of accomplishments in just about every aspect of the music world. But let’s not talk about the past right now. Surging to the very top of the production and DJ world in the past handful of years with a steady stream of club anthems and chart topping tunes, his productions have won over and set the mood for an entire generation of clubbers and clubbing worldwide. Not satisfied with just his own work, Acquaviva has also relaunched the seminal Definitive Recordings imprint, taking it to its highest levels ever, fostering new artists, DJs and producers such as Olivier Gaicomotto, Kid Dub, Robot Needs Oil/Greg Kobe, to mention but a few. [wp_ad_camp_1] W

Dec172012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: BASSROCK!

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Seattle Native BASSROCK has been producing electronic music for around 2 years and loves to delve into darker, grittier styles. His energy is unrivalled and his beats are FIERCE. Give a warm welcome to BASSROCK!! [wp_ad_camp_1] BASSROCK, you are a fresh face in the US dance scene. Could you describe your style for the people who don't know you yet? I don't pretend to be tied down to one style or another, but I do find myself drawn to Big Room House quite often, the style that Firebeatz and Nicky Romero have been coming out with recently. I just love the energy that comes with those basslines. My productions vary all over, however, and I've produced tracks within at least 20 different sub genres. Most times, when people ask me, I sum it up by telling them that I pr...

Dec152012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Darin Epsilon

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Internationally acclaimed DJ, producer, radio host, and label owner Darin Epsilon is often referred to as a leader of the Progressive & Tech House scene. His Perspectives radio show and podcast, along with his frequent guest appearances on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio (www.siriusxm.com), allow him to reach tens of thousands of listeners on a regular basis. He launched his record label Perspectives Digital (www.perspectivesdigital.com) in November 2010 as an extension of the brand, further solidifying his influence and presence within the global dance community. [wp_ad_camp_1] You will be performing at White Wonderland NYE in Anaheim, CA. This will be one of, if not THE biggest, New Year's events in the nation with other headliners such as Ferry Corsten, Dash Berlin,

Dec142012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Robbie Rivera + Giveaway!

COMPETITION, EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Robbie Rivera’s distinctive brand of sexy, pounding, dirty, electro-tinged house music ignites dance-floors across the globe. Throughout the years Robbie’s musical stylings have lead to a strong collection of dance floor favorites attached to his name. Going back to 2002 Rivera released a collaboration with the just starting Axwell entitled “Burning”. The track garnered universal praise and set the stage for his 2003 hit “BANG”, reaching Top 10 on the UK charts, used in the Sydney Olympics, and selling 500,000 copies. But, perhaps Robbie’s biggest track to date would be the worldwide smash “Funkatron”, a track cited as an influence to many of today’s house classics. These tracks are only limited highlights in an illustrious career that as well include the hits “Back To