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Dec232012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Diamond Pistols

[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

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...

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

Dec122012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Sied Van Riel

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] The Riel Deal: From the prolific electronic dance breeding ground that is The Netherlands, with close to overnight speed, in 2008 he landed. In that year alone he was tipped by Tiësto as “the hottest producer around”, by DJ Magazine as “the next big thing to hit trance.” Give a warm welcome to SIED VAN RIEL! You are known as a trance producer, but are there secret house or dubstep records from your hand flowing around? I have never produced an actual full on house or dubstep track yet. Even though some of my own earlier remixes and releases were quite progressive that would be one step too far for me. [wp_ad_camp_1] Describe the most lavish event you were ever booked for? That would be a private birthday party for someone in Tunisia, who was a big fan of elec

Dec112012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Giuseppe Ottaviani

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Personifying trance music’s energy in both approach and output, Italy’s Giuseppe Ottaviani has long been recognized as one of the genre’s most respected and prolific merchants. From his earliest studio work (as the engine behind famed group NU NRG), through to his latter-day releases under his own name, he has established himself as a benchmark for eminent trance. Over the last 6 years his boundary-breaking in-concert experience Giuseppe Ottaviani Live! has put hundreds of thousands of hands in the air and feet on the floor at the world’s best-known EDM festivals. [wp_ad_camp_1] Even as NU NRG you always played live and after so many years you’re still doing it. What’s the difference between live act and Djing for you? Have you ever thought to start playing as a DJ ?

Dec72012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ interview: Darkcontroller

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] He is one of the most successful hardcore DJs from Holland. Hardcore, also knows as Gabber is a style originally created in Holland in the early 90's. Its success was imminent taken into the account the success of the Thunderdome events and cd series and labels like Mid-Town, Mokum, Ruffneck and more. Darkcontroller is part of the RIGE clan and we were very happy to catch him for an exclusive interview! [wp_ad_camp_1] Hardcore, the 'heavy metal' of house and techno had its ups and downs when it comes to popularity, especially in Holland where it originates from. How would you describe the scene now? Inform us on the positives and negatives. Well, I know that hardcore started on a basic ground. It all was very simple to make. all music was, if you look at it now. Th

Dec62012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ interview: KYAU & ALBERT

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] These two German trance producers have produced such massive club hits like "Made Of Sun", "Velvet Morning", "Walk Down", "Kiksu", "Megashira", "Are You Fine?", "Hide&Seek" and so much more. One little known fact: all male vocals come from Steven Moebius Albert himself! Give a warm welcome to Kyau & Albert! [wp_ad_camp_1] What has been the best show for you this year? Steven Albert: Our big 15 Years Euphonic Night in Dresden, Germany Ralph Kyau: For me it was EDC in Las Vegas. Name the most inspiring person you ever met backstage and tell us why this person has inspired you? Ralph Kyau: We meet so many people backstage, but hard to say if they really inspire us. It's definitely always awesome to meet other DJs and producers backstage. For example: ...

Dec52012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: The Egyptian Lover

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] The Egyptian Lover started out as a D.J. in Los Angeles with Uncle Jamms Army doing dances at the L.A. Sports Arena. He began recording around Los Angeles in 1982 as a member of the Radio Crew. In the early days of hip hop, albums were rare, so most of The Egyptian Lover's successful recordings were 12" singles. He would eventually release some of the earliest rap LPs, which was especially unique for being west-coast based, but they were less popular than his singles. On the strength of containing an alternate mix of his most popular single "Egypt, Egypt", 1984's On the Nile was moderately successful. Egyptian Lover returned in 1994 with "Back from the Tomb". His last full-length album in over ten years. Since then he has made "Platinum Pyramids" and "Electro Pharoh" (D

Nov262012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Egyptian Pride Aly & Fila

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] “Shivers”, “hairs on the back of your neck”, “hands in the air”, “reaching for the lasers”, “losing your mind” and “rushing to the music” are just some of the effects described by their fans when listening to Egyptian World Top 20 duo Aly & Fila in full flow on the dance floor. [wp_ad_camp_1] 2012 saw Aly & Fila play Armin Van Buuren’s Annual ASOT 550 event for the 6th Year in a row, Aly & Fila is the only act besides Armin van Buuren and Markus Schulz to play all 6 Years. Therefore, we had to invite them for an exclusive interview at Hammarica.com! Everyone loves your productions and this year you managed to keep your spot secure in the DJ Mag 100, rising three spots in the list to #19. What would you say is the magic behind the success? Hard work a

Nov82012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Oliver Daniel

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] Oliver Daniel is a new face in the scene. He is the force behind Allthingstrance.com and the creator of the newly released The Uplifting Trance Production Guide. This comprehensive guide leads aspiring trance producers on the way to the top. Recently Oliver got covered on Beatsmedia, Usa Trance Movement, iVibes, DJ News, EDM Update and many more. So therefore, we wanted to know a bit more about his background and his drive. What attracts you specifically into trance as opposed house or dubstep? The Emotional aspect: Trance can make you cry, smile, laugh, and dance all at the same time. Trance has no association with race, color, or religion. It is something you truly have to enjoy, not like some forms of music where most people don't know what the lyrics are, tra

Nov72012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Danny Avila

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] At only the age of 17, Danny Avila has become one of the hottest acts in the world of EDM. From winning the ‘Best Newcomer DJ’ at the prestigious 2011 Vicious Music Awards at just 16, through an incredible 2012 Ibiza season that caught the attention of everyone including Tiësto and dance bible DJ Mag where he became the youngest ever Covermount CD artist, to the announcement of his residency as the youngest ever prime-time DJ on US broadcasting behemoth SiriusXM, Avila is the name on everyone’s lips – and rightly so. Describe an average day in the life of Danny Avila. It really depends. Lately I spend so much time on the road. I'm playing in the States pretty much every weekend which of course is amazing but also takes me away from home a lot more than I was used

Nov52012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: PROXY

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS, NEW RELEASES, RAVE

[wp_ad_camp_2] From the ashes of the Soviet empire, from the flames of history, rises PROXY. Post 9/11 rave vibes cloaked in Muscovite angst. A line drawn in smoking rubble along the border dividing East and West, Stüssy and Spetsnaz. 1997. The Year of Tar and Horses. The Prodigy plays Red Square in Moscow. Hundreds of thousands of people attend the show, but only one is truly changed. By the crushing sound. By people absolutely losing their shit to synths and sustained aggression. The experience causes PROXY to question the quality and purpose of Russian “electrica” acts like Nu-Lag Xpressions and Sweatislav. There was simply no scene from which to emerge. “Whatever a fool does, he does it wrong. A poor dancer is impeded even by his own balls,” he recalls. In a decade’s time, PROXY wou

Sep102012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Globetrotting 303 Lover – Manuel De La Mare Exclusive Interview

EDM NEWS, INTERVIEWS

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Italian born producer/dj, Manuel De Le Mare has spent years delivering money-shot releases and remixes, while marrying a lifetime of passion and dedication to his love of DJing. This ability within his musical sphere has pricked the interest of global artists like Mark Knight, John Acquaviva and Feddle Le Grand. Hammarica.com found some time in his busy schedule for an exclusive interview! Manuel, you are known as the King of the Remix, taking home Beatport's Best Remixer Of 2011 title. Can and would you remix anything, or do you go by specifics? Could you make Paris Hilton sound good, or does the base material need a certain quality? Well, I took a small break from a sort of remixing mania I had. I think you can make sound good everything but it tak...