Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Techno Giants Pig & Dan

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Techno Giants Pig & Dan

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] Constantly touring and making widely popular techno tracks, it was high time to invite Cocoon Recordings artists Pig & Dan for Hammarica.com's series of daily DJ interviews! You have a lot of success in the Beatport charts. Other than making good music, what do you think is the secret behind that? [wp_ad_camp_1] There's no secret, we have have no idea if a track is going to do well. In fact often it's the ones that we believe wont that do best. We just experiment and try to do our best, the rest is up to the buyer and luckily it seems we are doing something right : ) How would you describe your studio routine? Kaotic! We run 2 studios at the same time. Pig in one and me in the other and when we travel we often create on flights and in Airports What is...
Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Wild Kid DJ Fei-Fei

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Wild Kid DJ Fei-Fei

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] This past year has seen Fei-Fei releasing stadium sized industrial dubstep tracks while earning props from Benga to Bassnectar and adding to an already rabid fan following along the way. Mixmag UK recently featured Fei-Fei as an artist to “keep an eye on”, dubbing her signature aggressive sound as "high octane dubstep" which subsequently set the stage for the bass vixen as she rocked London's super club Proud2 as well as the Relentless NASS Festival on the legendary UKF Stage. Her new release, Torture, is a massive collaboration with Footsie, one half of the UK grime masters Newham Generals out now and currently destroying the top 10 on Beatport. Please welcome DJ Fei-Fei for Hammarica.com's series of daily DJ interviews. You made an awesome and legendary move to p
Katie + Eugene, OR = PARTYROCK

Katie + Eugene, OR = PARTYROCK

EDM NEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] [justified_image_grid caption=off margin=10px orderby=title_desc limit=6 max_rows=2] By the time Friday, October 5th finally came around I was basically itching to get to Euguene, OR to help put on a show with a production crew I work with out of Southern Oregon called Cloud9 Collective.  The last event I helped with was WaterWorld (Selma, OR) and it was a blast!! It had been so long since I’d seen my second family I was starting to count down the seconds until we’d all be working together again.  So basically I woke up and in unlike me I was on top of things and ready to walk out the door right on time!!  That’s some frigging love and dedication if you know me at all. I was late being born and since then it’s kind of been my style. =P [wp_ad_camp_1] Anyway Eugene is a
Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Andain

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Andain

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] Andain began as an experimental, electronica group in 2000. Singer/song-writer, Mavie Marcos, grew up performing in the theatre and studied classical voice in college. Her musical interests led her to play in acoustic bands until she moved to San Francisco in 1999. During that time she met, and started writing an album with, producer Josh Gabriel (Gabriel & Dresden) who had studied composition at the California Institute of The Arts and was then working as a burgeoning electronic music producer. Andain's first effort "Summer Calling" was released in 2002 by Black Hole Recordings for their renowned In Search Of Sunrise series. This launched the band's name into instant celebrity in the dance world. Hammarica.com found a spot in their busy schedule for an interview.
Hammarcia.com Daily DJ Interview: Roger Linn

Hammarcia.com Daily DJ Interview: Roger Linn

EDM NEWS, GEAR, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] Technically speaking, Roger Linn is not a DJ. Far from it essentially. Yet his creations are cheered by generations of DJs and other types of musicians. Roger Linn is a designer of high-tech products for musicians. Among his celebrated work we find the legendary Linndrum and Akai MPC 60 drum machines. More recently he released the Tempest drum machine in cooperation with Dave Smith. We're delighted to have him for an interview with us. [wp_ad_camp_1] Roger, the true digital sound and functionality of the LinnDrum (and other contemporaries like the DMX) is absent from newly manufactured hardware units today. Do you think there is a market or possibility of a new, high-end digital drum machine incorporating a similar technology being released in the future? RL: Regar...
City Arts Fest + Truckasauras = PARTYROCK!

City Arts Fest + Truckasauras = PARTYROCK!

EDM NEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] The third annual Heineken City Arts Fest turns Seattle into your playground for 4 days and nights (17 - 20 Oct). Wristbands give you access to dozens of concerts at iconic venues, secret arts shows and unexpected experiences. Or if you just want to see a couple shows, you can opt to buy tickets to any individual event. [wp_ad_camp_1] Hammarica.com's raging reporter Crazy Dutch Guy decided to check out the Truckasauras 2012 Finale show With OC Notes' Emerald City Sequence, Vox Mod, And the mighty DJ Introcut. The event took place at Fred Wildlife Refuge, an interesting location. A cross between an intimate event hall/warehouse space. Upon arrival Introcut was pounding the beats upon the crowd. A signature selection of the better dubstep tracks.. Not the aggressiv...
Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Aruna Of Velvetine

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Aruna Of Velvetine

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] What will be the vision of Velvetine and how does it set itself apart from your other projects? The whole idea behind the formation of Velvetine was that of musical freedom. As much as Myon & Shane and I loved the music we were making at the time, we felt there was this whole other side of ourselves that we wanted to showcase. Something a bit more sophisticated and elitist, where the rules of club music don't necessarily apply, where it was more a labor of love and self-expression than trying to make a hit per se. Funny that sometimes those releases are the ones that end up being the most successful. [wp_ad_camp_1] How will a Velvetine live performance sound? Will everything be vocal, or do you guys leave room for each other where there will be instrumental par
Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Seattle Favorite Marq

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Seattle Favorite Marq

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] You are a trance DJ and producer from the US. Dubstep and electro seem to gain a lot of momentum Stateside, but trance still has its loyal following. How would you describe the current US trance scene? Dubstep & Electro have definitely taken center stage in a lot of ways in the US; it’s a good thing that more people are getting exposed to EDM. I think what makes trance so timeless is the emphasis on harmony & melody that is often lacking in other genres; so once people start looking for something deeper in the music, trance will be there waiting. Look at acts like Porter Robinson, his track Language, it is very trance influenced. I think people will grow into trance once given time & exposure. I think every market in the US is unique, it’
Aokify Yourself With Newly Released Steve Aoki App

Aokify Yourself With Newly Released Steve Aoki App

EDM NEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] 2012 has been a big year for Steve Aoki. Having begun the year with his solo album “Wonderland,” Aoki has spent the majority of 2012 on the road, performing at the most notable nightclubs and music festivals around the world, including Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival. Now at the close of the year the rock ‘n’ roll star of the electronic world, Dim Mak label boss Steve Aoki, is pleased to announce the release of his first official app, #AOKIFY.  Released today, October 18th, this free app is available now on iPhone and iPad devices (Android coming soon). [wp_ad_camp_1] #AOKIFY marks Steve Aoki’s debut into the world of app design and creation. The app displays an easy-to-use interface where users can upload their own photos and “#AOKIF
Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Octave One

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Octave One

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] The Burden Brothers also known as Octave One have been rocking the international techno scene with their stunning live performances for many years. Aside of that they're known for their label 430 West which released classics such as their own Blackwater and DJ Rolando's Knight Of The Jaguar. We are delighted to have them for an interview at Hammarica.com We saw you perform live at this year's Decibel Festival. A lot of the times when "live performance" is mentioned in combination with a dance music act, we envision an artist with a laptop and some kind of controller. In your case however - like Carl Craig mentioned at Decibel - you take the whole pro audio department of Guitar Center with you on the road. Can you describe the fun and kick you get from performing live
Documentary About Dutch Influence On EDM Scene Debuts At ADE

Documentary About Dutch Influence On EDM Scene Debuts At ADE

EDM NEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] In "Dutch Influence" Dutch DJ's tell how they experience success and what this success entails. They share the beautiful moments and experiences but also devote on the downsides of this (fast) success. [wp_ad_camp_1] 'Dutch Influence' follows a number of these young Dutch stars to magical cities including Las Vegas, Ibiza, London, Amsterdam and also one of the biggest dance events in the world: the "Miami Music Week". It's also important to see how the celebrity and fame of "our" artists is spreading like a virus on the other side of the ocean,while back in the Netherlands usually they don't even get recognized. Besides the success of the Dutch artists, the Netherlands are also lonely at the top in terms of event organization and logistics. ID & T is one of the...
Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview : 303lover Luigi Rocca

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview : 303lover Luigi Rocca

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] This self-made producer runs three of the most exciting record labels to emerge from Italy in the past 10 years - Hotfingers, Tuamotu and 303Lovers – alongside Manuel De La Mare and Alex Kenji. He managed to forge a successful career traveling the world performing at some of the planets most renowned and best-loved parties, where his unrivaled dexterity behind the CDJs has led to repeat bookings throughout Europe, North and South America. Hammarica.com welcomes LUIGI ROCCA!! You are known for producing a great amount of records in various genres. They range from house, to techno and to tech house. If there is one specific trademark to your sound, what would you say that is? [wp_ad_camp_1] I think the use of percussions is what can connect my sound trough all the ge
Arrest Warrant Issued For Superstar DJ Roger Sanchez

Arrest Warrant Issued For Superstar DJ Roger Sanchez

EDM NEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] As Roger Sanchez prepares for another legendary time at the Amsterdam Dance Event where he will perform at Amsterdam's Escape nightclub, a warrant has been issued for his arrest. He and his former management Unmanageable Artists are in conflict. In 2009 a judge ordered Sanchez pay Unmanageable artists the sum of $425.000. So far nothing has been paid off. Currently, the amount owed has increased to more than half a million dollars with interest included. Check a copy of the warrant below which was published on the site of Sanchez' record label Stealth Records http://www.stealth-records.com   We are trying to get in touch with Roger Sanchez for an interview and to hear his side of the story. Connect: http://www.rogersanchez.com/ http://www
Ultra Music Festival Announced To Be Two Weekends Long

Ultra Music Festival Announced To Be Two Weekends Long

EDM NEWS, EVENT NEWS
[wp_ad_camp_2] ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL has now confirmed it will hold the 15th annual edition of its gargantuan event over two three-day weekends March 15, 16 & 17 and March 22, 23 and 24, 2013 in Miami, FL.   This marks the first time ever for a major electronic dance music (EDM) festival to do so anywhere. Having teased the world with a provocative countdown clock on its YouTube channel just days ago, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL has today, October 15, shocked fans by revealing this extraordinary news right at the end of an exclusive video on UMF TV, titled “RELIVE THE ULTRA 2012 EXPERIENCE.”  The video, created and directed by Final Kid’s Charly Friedrichs–director of theULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL experience film “CAN U FEEL IT”–“RELIVE THE ULTRA 2012 EXPERIENCE”--showcases 14 minutes of 
Hammarica.com EDM Tutorials – Channel Surfer Vocoder Trick

Hammarica.com EDM Tutorials – Channel Surfer Vocoder Trick

EDM NEWS, FUN STUFF, TUTORIALS
[wp_ad_camp_2] Hammarica.com starts with a new series today revolving around personal production techniques from your favorite DJs. We are proud to have Channel Surfer to kick off with a special on his vocoding technique! Vocoding isn’t just for vocals!! This is a classic Channel Surfer trick for texturing everything from percussion stabs to vocals. Sometimes you have an interesting percussive part or vocal edit but it just feels dry on it’s own. Instead of hitting it with something static like Chorus, Flange, or Delay we’re going to get some extra bite and more importantly harmonics from the line by routing it to a vocoder plug in!! In this example we’ll be looking at the vocal edit line used in the forthcoming Channel Surfer single “Panty Dropper”. 1)  This sexed up Electro tun