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Jan22014 by EDM DJSNo Comments

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MULTI TALENTED FLOW ZEN

[wp_ad_camp_2] I love talking to the crowd. It’s great for hyping them up, but it also allows them to hear you talking to them in real life, so it makes you human and gives the show a much more personal feel. [wp_ad_camp_1] We love your Together Again EP which features various styles. Where does your inspiration come from and the drive to get into various styles of music? I really consider myself a music artist and not a genre specific artist. I mean, I make all kinds of electronic music on the one hand and really organic, jazz influenced hip-hop on the other. I love both so I’ve always been into finding ways to merge various genres and styles together. Trying to find new combinations that work well is a big motivation. But Instead of merging a ton of styles in a couple track

Jan12014 by EDM DJSNo Comments

TWIST OF FATE TURNS LOCAL FAVORITES INTO FESTIVAL SUPERSTARS

EDM NEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Wilf Libgott: Local DJs/performers are the most underrated hardworking artists around; yet, often the superstars walk away with the credit. In this turn of events, this was not the case. [wp_ad_camp_1] It was another highly anticipated night in Seattle. The city's biggest and most successful promoters, USC Events and Marble Productions threw a show with yet another amazing line-up in one of the best venues the city has to offer. Entertainment all abound and the best DJs flying in from all over the globe. This held true for most of the night, until it became clear headliners Above and Beyond had trouble getting to the show. Apparently, their flight was diverted from Seattle's Seatac airport to Yakima due to fog. Not surprising since the amount of fireworks lit f...

Dec292013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

EXCLUSIVE LUCIUZ INTERVIEW: I LIKE TO MAKE SOUNDS THAT ARE HORROR RELATED

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] I really enjoy making songs with creepy vibes and heavy basslines. [wp_ad_camp_1] Q: The people that are not familiar with you: Who is LUCIUZ? A: 'LUCIUZ is a guy that lives In Norway that likes to make edm music. He likes to make ambient music but also likes to make sounds that are horror related. ' Q: How long have you been making music? A: 'I have been making music since 2011 but didn't start my brand till the start of 2013 and that's because I used two years to get into producing. I'm going to admit that the tracks I produced when I first started was crap but I have progressed my sound through the years and I am happy that I used two years to produce because I feel it would be harder for me to start if I had no idea what I was doing.' Q: Do you h

Dec222013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

CIHAN MARENO: KEEPING THE UNDERGROUND VIBE ALIVE

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] It's about an experience with people you love and the feelings and memories you create. 'LOCAL 092 EP' AND 'BALANCE' HAVE THE UNDERGROUND WORLD IN A TIGHT GRIP. We caught up with the mastermind behind these releases, Cihan Mareno for an exclusive interview! Tell us a bit more about your recent EPs, 'Local 092' and 'Balance' ? Sometimes I'd rather hear others interpretation of my work instead of talk about it myself haha. I feel that my intentions and my thoughts stay within me and enjoy hearing how others interpret my work. I think music should convey everything. I like hearing about the emotions people will feel when listening to my music. Im so grateful to have received great support on my tracks from people I admire and respect. it shows me I'm doing some

Dec172013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

BORGORE: “IF YOU’RE NOT A LITTLE BITCH, IT’S ALRIGHT”

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Borgore is a wildly popular artist, touring the world with his own brand of dubstep. While on tour with Steve Aki and Waka Flocka Flame, we were able to catch up with him backstage. You're on this tour with Steve Aoki and Waka Flocka, how did you get picked up for it? Well, Steve and Waka and I are all good friends, and we've been working on music together, and Steve wanted to go on a tour that would be interesting and eclectic, something that's not the average electro show that's to be expected, and I think the kids really like it. Is there anything different you'll be doing yourself for this tour? Yeah, I'll go on Waka's set and drum, and Waka comes on my set and raps, and sometimes I'll go on Steve's set and drum. Everybody gets involved wit...

Dec172013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

TIESTO ‘RED LIGHTS’ FIRST SINGLE OF UPCOMING ALBUM!

BIG ROOM, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] On December 17th, dance music titan Tiësto is set to release new track “Red Lights,” the first single to be taken from his forthcoming album, which is set for release in 2014. The single received its world premiere on dance music tastemaker Pete Tong’s renowned BBC Radio 1 show on Friday night, November 29th. Following the BBC Radio 1 premiere, “Red Lights” received plays on more than 70 stations in the US, assuring this will be Tiësto’s biggest airplay track ever. Providing a first taste of what fans can expect from the aforementioned album, “Red Lights” is a rapturous blend of dance production and melodic songwriting. Fusing acoustic and electronic instrumentation, the winding guitar riffs and soaring vocal hooks counterpoint the driving drum line a

Dec132013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

SUBSPEC ABOUT TO RELEASE ITS FIRST 12″ RELEASE

EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, TECHNO

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Canadian techno label assembles three of its finest acid tracks for maiden vinyl release, due in February Vancouver-based techno label and event promoter, Subspec Music, is set to release its first vinyl EP with 'The Power of Hydrogen', due February 11th, 2014. The EP assembles three of Subspec’s best acid tracks and features the work of Jay Zoney, Hardfloor, Symplx and Countered. The release has already gained momentum with support from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Derrick Carter, Ben Sims, Gary Beck, Slam, Len Faki, Drumcomplex and John Tejada. Gary Beck remarked: “It's sounding great – acid madness! I like all three tracks actually!” First up on the A side is Hardfloor’s Remix of 'The Meltdown' by Jay Zoney; a track that's penned as one to “ham

Nov242013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

CIHAN MARENO TURNS MISERY INTO MASTERY WITH AMAZING TRACKS

EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, TECH HOUSE, TECHNO

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] 'LOCAL 092 EP' AND 'BALANCE' MAKE A MARK IN THE UNDERGROUND After a rough year and dealing with unfortunate medical issues, talented underground artist CIHAN MARENO proudly presents a host of exciting new projects. Hospitalized twice for heart problems, Cihan made a remarkable recovery and is now fully focused on his career and music. The LOCAL 092 EP is out now on KAAPRO RECORDS and contains 3 original tracks and 2 additional remixes by the likes of Youri Donatz and Markomas. Also check out BALANCE on Tulipe Records. After a testing period in his life, Cihan was feeling overwhelmed with emotions and it was time to express himself through musical effort. Cihan Mareno: “There's an interesting story to LOCAL 092. When I finally had time to get in stud

Nov242013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

GENGHIS BOMB EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

DUBSTEP, EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] Genghis Bomb' debut album ENTER THE BOMB LP is an exploration of 140 bpm banging dubstep. Each track has its own special flavor and delves into different corners of the dubstep spectrum. The album consists of nine original tracks topped off with five special remixes by I.M.P. artists Skrilla, Eat The Children and Jivid. Check out the exclusive interview below! Where does the name Genghis Bomb come from? It stems from us trying to illustrate the idea of epic beats on an imperial scale. How long have you been part of the scene before the inception of Genghis Bomb? Since the late 90's we've been playing as djs around New England and other parts of North America. We're old school rave djs turned producers. Where did the choice for a medieval mask come from? It

Nov152013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

ARTHUR GALESTIAN “Edge of the Night” Remix EP

BIG ROOM, DANCE, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Joining forces with his sister, Ellenie, Arthur Galestian's Remix EP for her tune, "Edge of the Night" is finally out with the Club and Deep mixes! Check it out and grab your copies on iTunes and all fine digital download stores. The "Edge of the Night" Remix EP brings you the Club Mix, a fresh take on the original version with heavy basslines and an emphasis on the vocals; The Dub Mix delivers a stripped down version of the Club Mix with minimal vocals; The Radio Edit features the same great remix in a shorter, radio-friendly format. For a deeper, darker, progressive version of the tune, check out the Deep Mix with vocals and the Dub Mix with minimal vocals. Connect: https://www.edm-djs.com/arthurgalestian/ [wp_ad_camp_5] [wp_ad_camp_4]

Nov142013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

FLOW ZEN UNITES EDM FANS WITH TOGETHER AGAIN EP

ALBUMS, BIG ROOM, DUBSTEP, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, REVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] FLOW ZEN, by origins a dubstep producer, surprises the industry with a new 5 tracker EP where he merges various styles of bass driven EDM. The title track – and first single – is TOGETHER AGAIN - an upbeat, high energy, and melodic Progressive House track that features Flow Zen's longtime friend, JENNY D, on vocals. The idea for the 'Together Again EP' came from experiences at various big timer EDM festivals. [wp_ad_camp_1] Flow Zen: “I wanted the EP to express the feelings my friends and I felt at these shows. Not only were they amazing experiences to hear great music from our favorite artists, but my friends and I live all over the world now, so these kinds of events provide the chance to bring us all together. We simply can’t be the only people experiencing that. S

Nov42013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

BASSROCK DROPS DEBUT EP ON BRAND NEW HAMMARICA LABEL

BEST OF, BIG ROOM, EDM NEWS, ELECTRO HOUSE, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] HAMMARICA proudly started its new record label today with the release of the BEACHHEAD EP by BASSROCK. Bassrock is a highly talented EDM artist from Hammarica's home base of Seattle, WA USA. As a multi talent he produces a wide variety of styles, but he feels most at home with BIG ROOM productions, of which the BEACHHEAD EP is a prime example. Four stunning tracks which are supported by industry leaders such as Joachim Garraud (David Guetta co-producer), Morgan Page, Lee Dagger and DJ Antoine among many others. [wp_ad_camp_1] BASSROCK: "Riptide and Undertow are the reason for the name of the EP. I have no idea why, I'd been researching those two words and thought they'd be cool Ideas for tracks. The break of Riptide feels very aquatic to me, especially with the backi...

Oct282013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

PRiZM interview: Lasers, Fire Cannons, Co2 Blast, video walls and MASSIVE BEATS

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] You headlined Moonfest this past weekend. Tell us a bit more about it. Headlining "Moonfest" was a great event for me and it's an annual Halloween festival in west Palm Beach Florida with attendance in excess of 40 thousand. I was shooting for my upcoming release "Music United" on Millennium Recordings and it was a very intense set and night all together. With the Lasers, Fire Cannons, Co2 Blast, 40 feet of insane Video walls and Massive Bass in your face will be part of the PRiZM experience this year and I am really glad to be a part of the 21st Birthday and coming of age Moonfest event. You have a background in breaks music and a lot of people love you for it, but your new found love is electro house. What pulled you into this new genre? I...

Oct232013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

GENGHIS BOMB Drops Menacing Dubstep Debut LP ENTER THE BOMB

ALBUMS, DUBSTEP, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] In the studio they are comprised of two souls, but on stage, dubstep prodigy GENGHIS BOMB is one individual wearing a full face mask completed with a medieval style helmet to conceal his true identity. It's never fully known who will be on stage.. Yet, one thing is for sure: the music is set to make fans go ballistic. The first Genghis Bomb live show happened at the Ill Magic stage of WEMF, Ontario 2010. The tone was set and numerous tracks were successfully distributed through platforms like The Pirate Bay. As a result of that, Genghis Bomb' online white labels have reached over 500,000 downloads. An impressive feat. for independent artists. After producing and performing for several years, fans kept asking for an album. Genghis Bomb then decided to live up to the ...

Sep242013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

KALM KAOZ DROPS THE HAPPINESS

BIG ROOM, DANCE, EDM NEWS, ELECTRO HOUSE, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] KALM KAOZ, the Komplextro ‘60s and ‘70s inspired DJ Group hailing from Los Angeles, announce the release of their first EP, K-Hole, and four new singles on the MASSIVE DECKS RECORDINGS label. The first of four singles, "GET HAPPY", uses the vocals of the talented and radiant Ashley Kepler. Each song will be released together with a special music video. "GET HAPPY" will be available exclusively on Beatport September 30th and available worldwide on October 14th. "GET HAPPY" is also the debut release on MASSIVE DECKS RECORDINGS. Massive Decks is a new dance music label with a driving mandate to support independent artistry. Massive Decks is eliminating the “360” deals prevalent in the music industry, and replacing traditional artist contracts with fair economic partnershi