Tag: trance

Oct12012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Into The Night – 4 Strings Exclusive Interview

[wp_ad_camp_2] Many people know you for your classic Into The Night. Does that track still give you goosebumps when you play it? JAN: Most people are more familiar with the vocal version ‘Take Me Away’ and it definitely never gets old to play! People request this song at every show I play at :-) If I hear a nice remix/bootleg somewhere, I will play them in my sets. What is your current top 5 of record labels for recurring quality releases? JAN: Monster Recordings, Crystal Source Recordings, Enhanced Recordings, ZOUK Recordings, Armind. [wp_ad_camp_1] Nike or Adidas? JAN: Adidas Your secret for making killer trance leads? CARLO: it’s all about the feeling and combination of sounds together, and only go for the best melody. What's the worst thing that ever

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

Sep212012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

The Queen Of Trance: Kristina Sky Exclusive Interview

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[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

Sep172012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Markus Schulz Voted America’s Best DJ for 2012

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[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

Jul312012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Will He Make The DJ Mag Top 100 This Year? Shogun Exclusive Interview

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] The past few years have been like a roller coaster ride for you and your rise in DJ land seems unstoppable. Five years ago, would you ever have thought you would be traveling the world playing for amazing crowds like you do now? Hi guys, thanks for having me. What's happened since I starting DJing and producing has definitely been a dream come true. I think it's safe to say that anyone with a passion for music dreams about being able to play to huge crowds of fans who love your tracks and know every word. I've been very fortunate that this has happened to me in a relatively short period of time. It's also been amazing to play alongside some of the DJs I've looked up to, like Armin, Ferry, Dash Berlin, etc. How did you establish your good relationship...

Jul302012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

German DJ Duo Kyau & Albert Release New Music Video

EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, TRANCE

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] The very well known German DJ & producer duo KYAU & ALBERT from Germany have just released their new vocal single "Another Time". The track got already the plays by the known radio shows and djs and furthermore "Another Time" made it to the Beatport genre top 10! Kyau & Albert are unique as they are one of the few duos out there who are responsible for their own vocals, unlike many other producers who mainly rely on guest vocalists. In that sense they act like a true band. In the past they did tour with a rig of instruments. Yet. nowadays they are happy to fly all over the world for their loved DJ sets. Check out the brand new video here! Connect: http://www.kyauandalbert.com [wp_ad_camp_5] [wp_ad_camp_4]

Jul292012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Nianaro Makes Debut on Neuroscience Recordings

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Nianaro makes his full debut on Neuroscience Recordings. His previous releases have been on labels such as Nukleuz and Echelon, with support from DJs including Aly & Fila and M.I.K.E. We hope you agree, that he has a sound that fits right in here at Neuroscience! In the original mix of 'Exhalation' you can certainly hear where Nianaro draws his influences from. The track has a great tech-edged sound, and will work well in clubs. However, it also features some gorgeous balearic-esque melodies, giving a great sense of emotion. Gor and Oceanic make a welcomed return to the label, this time on remix duties for 'Exhalation'. Both producers have done an excellent job, completing what is a superb release package. Great work all round! [wp_ad_ca...

Jul282012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Markus Schulz Makes Us Scream In Anticipation

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, TRANCE

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Back in June 2010 one the world’s most celebrated DJ/producers asked EDM addicts everywhere the album-question, ‘Do You Dream?’ Fan praise, cross-genre DJ support and dance press acclaim greeted one chart-scaling, master-blasting single after another.   From that album’s day of release though, Markus Schulz had already begun imagining and conceiving the sound designs that would make up his next long-playing excursion. Now - comprising a 19-track packed collection of ear catching, floor quenching, super-seismic audio - that ‘Dream’ is about to turn into a ‘Scream’! “When you’re in the studio, deep in production mode on an album, the mind’s eye is forever picturing the reactions that tracks, and particular moments in tracks are going to generate”, says Ma

Jul262012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Scope out this dope new track by Andrew Stet$!

ALBUMS, EDM NEWS, NEW RELEASES, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE

[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] The next release on Neuroscience Deep comes from another young promising producer, making their Neuroscience Deep debut. Andrew is definitely off to a great start, with DJ support from Ferry Corsten, Richard Durand and Pedro Del Mar. We think you'll agree, he has a great sound, and a bright future ahead of him. Andrew StetS has done a great job on 'Vancouver Nights' and has superb, modern-sounding, progressive track. Filled with great melodic elements, the track also draws influence from the 'new trance' scene, and producers like Mat Zo and Arty. Big stuff! We have three massive remixes of 'Vancouver' to accompany the original. Each giving something different, and adding their own twist, are Matt Fax, Sesnsetive5 and Mizar B. Each remix compliments t

Jul252012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Arty Tears Up The Rule Book

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Russian DJ & producer ARTY tears up the rule-book with his new remix of Zedd’s recent single “Spectrum” featuring Matthew Koma as part of Zedd’s Spectrum EP out July 31 on Interscope Records. ARTY is one of the few celebrated producers chosen to contribute along with Armin Van Buuren, A-Trak, Monsta and Deniz Koyu. Keeping in line with the original cut, ARTY adds his world-renowned production skills to the track and shows exactly why the young Russian producer is deemed one of the most original and exciting talents on the scene today. ARTY’s “Spectrum” remix busts with huge sweeping pads and rushing synth sections that sweep up the senses. Also available now from ARTY are his single for Anjunabeats “Open Space” and his collaboration with Paul van

Jul162012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Danish Don of EDM Kris O’Neil On Fire With Marco V Remix

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Kris O'Neil from Denmark has been rising the ranks consistently the past few years. Lately he has been surprising us with one quality release after another. They range from 'From Canada With Love' with Kiholm, 'No Porn Intended' with JPL and the recently released In Trance In Trust 019 for which he got the honors. [wp_ad_camp_1] Obviously these are all great achievements. We were delighted to hear the new remix Kris has done for Marco V's GOHF. For people who have been following EDM since its inception, GOHF borrows its name from the sample that was used. 'I Am The God Of Hellfire' is a quote we have heard in early releases of acts such as The Prodigy and Sequentical and was put to great use in this new release. Whereas the original mix by Marco V had strong electro influ

Jul132012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

The Trance Grandmaster Speaks: Andy Moor Exclusive Interview

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[wp_ad_camp_2] You have been an influential DJ in the international scene for years now. Starting in 2000 and still going strong in 2012 with the release of your new album. What made you decide one day to want to make it in the electronic music scene and has it been a rather smooth ride or were there any hurdles you had to take on? I was into electronic music from the first moment I heard a synth. As time passed by, I was fascinated by trying understand how these sounds were made. I was learning many instruments whilst young but decided early on that my main passion was in electronic music way before I had chance to learn all about it. It has a combination of so many attributes all in one genre, energy, groove, emotion, production, tension, release, etc. How do you look back on your...

Jul122012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Exclusive Interview With Jochen Miller

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Hi Jochen, first off: thanks for joining Hammarica.com with this interview! Jochen, you have been DJing for quite a while and enjoying success with massive productions like ‘Lost Connection’, ‘Humanoid’, the Energy2011 anthem ‘Classified’ and recently the Rank-1 and Sarah Bettens collab Wild and Perfect Day. If you had to pick one of your productions as your most favorite one. Which one would that be? And is there a thought behind it for it to be your favorite? Tough question, same as asking a parent which of his children he loves most;-)) But if I had to pick only one, I guess that would be Lost Connection, because that track really rocketeered my carreer. You are known to blend styles together ranging from trance to electro and progressive. How do you like the f

Jul82012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Andy Moor Releases Much Anticipated Debut Album

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Already declared "a progressive trance masterpiece" by Elektro Daily, Andy Moor's much-anticipated debut album Zero Point One is out now on Armada Music and is packed with 18 thought-provoking, original tracks from one of the most innovative electronic music producers today. [wp_ad_camp_1] 15 years in the making, each track on Zero Point One offers a unique glimpse into the creative process of a self-proclaimed perfectionist. From deep, mysterious ambient to melodic trance and vocal melodies, across the spectrum to rocking break beats and the thick bass of progressive, Andy Moor has fused his beloved sound into a complete package of timeless productions. "My goal is that the album will take the listener through a journey that is more than just dance music and will trig...

Jul82012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

The Tritonians Set To Release Azuca

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] After a mind-blowing performance in front of 40,000 fans at EDC Las Vegas and hitting #1 on Beatport's Trance chart with their last single, the 'Everafter' Club Mix, Tritonal are now set to release 'Azuca,' a collaboration with fellow Statesider Kaeno. Tritonal and Kaneo have created a catchy and upbeat sound that showcases an edgier, more progressive sound yet remains true to the duo's trance roots. Sure to be a bonafide summer hit, Azuca has been rocking festivals and clubs around the world and may just make Tritonal's sixth chart-topper. Check out the 'Azuca' bomb from Tritonal & Kaeno on YouTube! Connect: Website: www.tritonalmusic.com Facebook: facebook.com/tritonalmusic Twitter: twitter.com/Tritonal YouTube: youtube.com/tritona...