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Jan242013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

BREAKING NEWS: KORG UNVEILS MS 20 MINI @ NAMM

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] After lots of rumors, Korg finally reveiled its new flagship synthesizer, the 2013 revamped Korg MS 20 under the name of the Korg MS 20 Mini. The Korg MS 20 Mini packs the same sound of the original in a smaller package with added bonus of midi and USB! Korg MS-20 mini Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Features: The legendary 1978 Korg MS-20 analog synthesizer reborn Built to 86% scale, making this MS-20 more portable than ever Provides powerful vintage sound, from deep, growling basses to crisp, rounded leads Two oscillators with ring modulation provide a wide range of sound Envelope generators with delay and hold add exciting motion to your tone VCA (Voltage Controlled Amp) maintains the original basic design, but modified to reduce ...

Jan212013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Sequential Circus 12 MASSIVE SUCCESS!

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Saturday January 19th it was time for the 12th edition of Vancouver BC's famed Sequential Circus series of events. Sequential Circus is always hosted at Vancouver's Open Studios. Open Studios offers a wonderful alternative to the otherwise more commercial club scene. The venue has an underground appeal and can be found in the middle of an industrial neighborhood, as opposed to the Granville strip in downtown Vancouver. The advatage is that only well informed people who LOVE music know how to find the venue. It often host electronic (dance) music events, including many techno knights from the Subversive crew. Sequential Circus is not an average event. The style is mostly dance music, but as opposed to DJs playing and mixing tracks, the music is creat...

Jan162013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Full On FERRY CORSTEN

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Producer. DJ. Pioneer. Innovator. Visionary. He’s the man that single handedly initiated a revolution in a dance music genre -one that’s long since touched every corner of the globe. Having designed the Dutch trance sound, he propelled it into the clubbing consciousness and on further still into popular culture. From there he continues to innovate at every turn, working with vocalists as diverse as Simon Le Bon and Guru and has remixed music from some of the planet’s most enduring artists - U2, The Killers, Faithless, Moby and William Orbit among them. Recently, FERRY CORSTEN came to Seattle to rock a show. Now a few weeks later, we have Ferry exclusive for Hammarica.com. [wp_ad_camp_1] Tell us one thing you love about Seattle. If I would have to say one thing i

Jan152013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: SANDER VAN DOORN

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[wp_ad_camp_2] It’s FreakNight 2012 at WaMu Theatre in Seattle. Myself and Chris Herrera have just finished our exclusive interview with Armin van Buuren and now have the opportunity to speak with SANDER VAN DOORN. He enters the room expressing his fatigue and the desire to be brief and ends up talking with us for over 2 hours! Here are some highlights from that conversation with questions from myself and guest interviewer Chris Herrera. [wp_ad_camp_1] We understand you’ve signed with Jay Z’s new label. How is that going to affect your producing? First of all, it isn’t going to change what I’m doing. They signed me, because they like what I’m doing. The first track has been out for about half a year over Europe but now we’re ready for the US market. It’s the beginning of a very

Jan122013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: TUBE & BERGER

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[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”,

Jan122013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Event News: Sequential Circus 12 – Vancouver BC

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[wp_ad_camp_4] [wp_ad_camp_2] On Saturday, January 19th 2013, Sequential Circus returns for the twelfth iteration. Bring your dancing shoes for Vancouver's premiere live electronic performance showcase! Sequential Circus is an ongoing music event series featuring an ever-changing lineup of live performance (live-pa) electronic music acts, both local and imported talent, with a focus on cutting edge sound and visual technologies. [wp_ad_camp_1] Do not confuse this with a DJ event - the dancefloor will be jumping, but all the music at Sequential Circus is composed and performed live by the original artists; it's more of an electronic music concert series than a clubnight. VENUE: Open Studios, #200 - 252 East 1st Avenue 19+ w/ID ONLY - there's a bar TICKETS: $20, available...

Jan122013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

New Release: Divini & Warning – The Housebeat

EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Haven’t been introduced to the Energetic Sounds label yet? Well, you will now. Dutch duo Divini & Warning make sure you hear it loud and clear, with the right, bulky tones of ‘The Housebeat’ to start the fire! No rest for the creative minds of Divini & Warning. Six years after the grand success of their ‘4LB’, they let the music do the talking – showing us that these guys know exactly what today’s dance floor is in need off. Hot off the hard-hitting ‘M.F.E.’ and ‘Just A Sound’, the duo rock it out with a funky, deep tune called ‘The Housebeat’. Already gaining early support in Tiësto’s Club Life, this playful tune will drive you absolutely mad, in both the original and slightly darker remix. Here’s to the house beat! Divini & Warni

Jan112013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: DANIEL KANDI & ESTIVA

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[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

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[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

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[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

ANGRY MUFFIN’S THOUGHT EVOKING ELECTRONICA

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, ELECTRONICA, NEW RELEASES, REVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] A popular electronic music artist has decided to step behind the curtain and release his first full length album under the alias ANGRY MUFFIN. [wp_ad_camp_1] Angry Muffin, who as his former personality released music with some of the top electronic labels on the planet, says shielding himself from the public and media will force audiences to listen rather than look. The anonymous artist plans on captivating his followers through music without a public image, hearkening back to a time when glitz and a pretty face were not as important as the music itself. The album's opener You Crushed Me sets the tone with relentlessly crushing beats and a solemn Muffin voice. Poison In My Brain steps the tempo up a notch with a sparse, groovy backbeat and an ultra infectious v...

Jan42013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

PAUL OAKENFOLD REMIXES BRUNO MARS

BIG ROOM, EDM NEWS, ELECTRO HOUSE, NEW RELEASES

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Paul Oakenfold remixes Bruno Mars #1 smash single “Locked Out Of Heaven” Available January 15 on Atlantic Records Paul Oakenfold – one of the most influential artists in dance music history – launches into 2013 with his remix of the Bruno Mars smash “Locked Out Of Heaven.” Years of working with chart topping artists as A&R, a producer and remixer has enabled Paul to masterfully transform the smooth reggae rock of Bruno Mars original into a proper dancefloor stormer. Paul wraps a sick acid line around Bruno’s chorus and it all pops off. Bruno Mars “Locked Out Of Heaven (Paul Oakenfold Remix) is available January 15 on Beatport. January North American Tour Dates January 5 – LIV – Miami, FL January 25 – The Star Bar – Park City, UT J

Dec242012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

DEADMAU5 To Headline Ultra Music Festival

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Deadmau5 will appear at ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL in support of his critically-acclaimed album > album title goes here < (Ultra Music), which is nominated for a GRAMMY Award in the “Best Electronica/Dance Album” category. Upon its release this past fall, the album debuted on Billboard charts at #6 on the Top 200, #1 on the Dance/Electronic Album chart, #2 on the Independent album chart and #5 on the Digital Albums chart, as well as #1 on iTunes’ Dance chart and at #4 on iTunes’ Overall Album chart. It marked his highest-charting album ever, topping the debut of his 2010 album 4x4=12 which entered the Billboard Top 200 at #47. It features singles “Professional Griefers” with Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance and “The Veldt,” a hypnotic homage to Ray Bra

Dec232012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Diamond Pistols

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[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!

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[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