EDM DJS – Page 55 – Coverage of the best DJ's around the world

Sep272012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Decibel Festival Conference Geeks Up With Controller Gear Showcase

[wp_ad_camp_2] One of the most interesting panels the Decibel Festival Conference had to offer so far was the New Interfaces Of Musical Performance with Tim Thompson, Roger Linn, Moldover and Randy Jones. [wp_ad_camp_1] Electronic music has gained a lot of popularity over the years. However, partly due to the limitation of controllers, it has been very hard for performers to get a natural sound out of a synthesizer. IE, a guitar sound might sound good on a synthesizer by itself, but if a musician were to actually play a guitar piece with the keyboard, it would be very hard to make it believable to sound like a true guitar. Today Roger Linn and Randy Jones showed new interfaces in which playing an electronic instrument sounds at least as good as playing an acoustic instrument. Bo

Sep262012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Internationally Acclaimed Decibel Festival Kicks Off Conference In Seattle

EDM NEWS, EVENT NEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] The internationally acclaimed Decibel Festival kick started today @ its home base of Seattle for its 2012 edition. Decibel is a long running event focused on electronic dance music, new media and visual art. Five days long Seattle will be the center of events all across town. [wp_ad_camp_1] Alongside all of the musical performaces, Decibel has a conference part to the program, mainly focused on new techniques regarding music production and performance, but also about other aspects of artists' careers such as how to go about social media. Hammarica.com attended this first social media panel featuring Rob Swope of Rockstar-digital.com, Zach Huntting of Fourthcity Records and Zach Verdin of Newhive. In this day and age, artists are not only required to have a social...

Sep252012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Calvin Harris Announces Release Date Of New Album 18 Months

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE

[wp_ad_camp_2] Many things can happen in 18 months. For Scottish-born, international DJ/producer CALVIN HARRIS, he garnered two MTV Video Music Awards, earned a platinum-selling single for “Feel So Close” and performed at many major music festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Ultra Music Festival and iTunes Festival, just to name a few. However, the greatest accomplishment for him during this time period was the completion of his new album 18 MONTHS, out October 30 (Roc Nation/Ultra Music/Columbia Records). [wp_ad_camp_1] 18 MONTHS features a star studded line-up, with guest vocals from the likes of Rihanna, Kelis, Ne-Yo, Florence Welch, Dizzee Rascal, Ellie Goulding, Tinie Tempah, Ayah and Example, as well as collaborations with DJ/producers Nicky Romero and Dillon Francis.

Sep242012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Q&A With Swedish Top DJ Bjorn Akesson

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] His remixes are in high demand by top DJs ranging from W&W, Darren Tate and RAM to Orjan Nilsen. All his releases have been widely supported by all the top DJ’s including Armin van Buuren, Andy Moor, Tiesto and Markus Schulz and featured heavily on all their CD compilations, over 50 to date. High time for a Hammarica.com Q&A with the DJ from Sweden! [wp_ad_camp_1] If you could describe you music in three words, what would you call it? Melodic Electro Deserts. Describe a real-life situation that inspired you. Might sound very cliche, but breaking up with a girl has been a good one. The ability to use feelings and transform them into music is essential for me. Name something you love, and why. I love exercising, it’s important to be healthy these

Sep222012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Q&A With Italian DJ & Producer Fabio XB

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] A music geek from an early age on, it seems that Italian producer Fabio Carrara was destined to end up in the music industry. In 2007, it was Fabio’s ‘Touch The Sun’, remixes by Rank 1 and Duende, that became one of the most played trance tracks in the clubs, on radio shows, top seller on several online portals and a favourite of the DJ elite. ‘Universe Inside’ and ‘Off The World’ both became solid favourites of the crowd. Later on he successfully signed with Armada Music. High time for a Q&A with Hammarica.com! [wp_ad_camp_1] What made you decide to start with music production? I started very young (I play the piano since I was born) You got two new releases out. One on A State Of Trance and the other on Digital Society. Could you tell us a bit more about t

Sep212012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

The Queen Of Trance: Kristina Sky Exclusive Interview

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] What's the latest news about your productions? It's been a very busy summer with gigs so I was on a bit of a break from studio, but this fall/winter I find my way back in to finish a few projects I'm really excited about. 2013 is looking to be a good one! What has been going on gig-wise with you this summer? There's been so many memorable gigs this summer, from ASOT550 Den Bosch, to EDC Vegas, to big dates at Avalon (Giant) and Exchange LA, Marquee Dayclub LV, to debuts in San Jose, NYC and more. It's been a blast and an honor! You had a little scuff with an airliner? What happened? And which airliner would you recommend as a touring DJ? Haha yeah, that was um… interesting! Coming back from a gig, our flight attendant was being a bully, and when I stood u

Sep182012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

DJ Richard Durand VS Hammarica.com – An Exclusive Interview

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] This year you pleasantly surprised a lot of people with your Richard Durand VS The World concept. With this concept you give out the stems of your music for people from around to work on. How did you enjoy all the entries so far and did you notice any differences in approach when you listened to various entries from different continents? True differences related to the continents entries came from were absent in my opinion, but it is a pleasure to listen to them. Because whether they are good or not too great, they all surprise. And the collaborations I had and that are still on the schedule are great. You learn from each other; everyone has their own way of working which can be very inspiring. The covers for the Richard Durand VS The World releases feature yourse...

Sep172012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Markus Schulz Voted America’s Best DJ for 2012

EDM NEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] The votes have all been counted and it's official — DJ Times magazine and Pioneer DJ are proud to announce that Markus Schulz has been voted America's Best DJ for 2012. The talented Miami-based DJ will be honored October 7 in Las Vegas for the ABDJ Closing Party, which will include a press reception at Marquee. After being presented with his trophy – a special Gold-Plated Pioneer mixer—Markus will take to the decks along with special guest A-Trak to cap the wildest Columbus Day weekend Vegas has ever seen. Even better – the party is free! "I've just found out the amazing news that I've been voted America’s Best DJ—it’s a huge honor and I want to thank everyone for their support,” said Markus Schulz from the road, as he continued his tour in support of “Scream,” hi

Sep172012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

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

Sep152012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

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...

Sep142012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

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...

Sep132012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

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...

Sep122012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

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...

Sep112012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

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

Sep112012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Junkie XL Takes Breath From Scoring With New Album ‘Synthesized’

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Dutch-born musician, remixer and producer JUNKIE XL returns with a strikingly eclectic electronic dance music album, SYNTHESIZED, November 27 via Nettwerk Records. Leading up to his first album in four years and the sixth full-length LP in his 15-year career, he’ll release “Gloria,” a pulsating club track with tough, bass-heavy stylings featuring Fredrik of Datarock (Available October 23). [wp_ad_camp_1] SYNTHESIZED sees JUNKIE XL chilling out with beautiful, lysergic lullabies such as "The Art of Luxurious Intergalactic Time Travel" and “Take Off On Molly’s E.” The album also features performances by Curt Smith (Tears for Fears) on “When Enough Is Not Enough,” Tommie Sunshine on “Love Machine” and Isis Salam (Chinese Flash Mob, Thunderheist) on “Off The Dancefloor