We Are Darkstar WMC 2012 showcase – hosted by Alexander Fog

We Are Darkstar WMC 2012 showcase – hosted by Alexander Fog Italian based tech house / deep house label Darkstar and label captain Alexander Fog will invade Miami in March 2012 with a stack of supreme quality tunes. After a sold out showcase held during the 2011 Amsterdam Dance Event, this year’s Winter Music Conference (WMC) in collaboration with the hot and legendary Miami venue Eve Nightclub will be the centre of sophisticated clubbing on the 20th of March, when Darkstar takes over the venue and programs 7,5 hours of solid deep house and tech house sets. Between 10:30pm and 6am, Darkstar owner Alexander Fog and a selection of his Darkstar roster will put the F in finesse, presenting this fast emerging label to both the attending industry honchos as well as the international clubbers community.

Darkstar is rapidly becoming a household name in the impenetrable amount of labels known in current EDM. Darkstar releases consequently find their way to the playlists of the world’s biggest DJ’s and more than often claim a firm spot in the influential UK Buzz Charts, a specialists chart representing the best and hottest tracks as played on the global dance floors. With a very strong online following of the label - the official Darkstar Facebook page has been liked over 100,000 times and counting - and with an ever expanding fan base and support of the global DJ elite, Darkstar and its artists may very well be considered a true asset to the music industry as we know it today.

New Hardwell Visual Show Premiers At Id&T’s Energy 2012

New Hardwell Visual Show Premiers At Id&T’s Energy 2012. On March 3rd Hardwell premiers his highly anticipated new Visual Concept Show at Energy, the ID&T event that takes place for 20,000 people at The Jaarbeurs in Utrecht/The Netherlands. Known as the DJ with the everlasting shelf life, Hardwell works hard to make sure he remains culturally relevant in a scene that changes shape at an impossible speed. Hardwell’s solid reputation resulted in a well-deserved #24 spot in the DJMag Top 100 list and led him to remix works from the likes of Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Fedde le Grand and Taio Cruz. His radio show, ‘Hardwell On Air’ is broadcasted on world’s biggest radio stations. Today this marvellous kid brings a live show that goes beyond the music and into the realm of spectacle. Stunning visuals are a key component of a successful performance of this nature. For this task, Hardwell has recruited the extraordinary talents of Ruud de Wild. A videographer with a background in fine art and graphic design, de Wild has constructed some bold, striking set pieces tailored to Hardwell’s trademark high-energy style.

UMF FILMS Releases Full ‘CAN U FEEL IT’ Trailer & Announces Exclusive WORLD PREMIERE In Miami!

UMF FILMS Releases Full ‘CAN U FEEL IT’ Trailer & Announces Exclusive WORLD PREMIERE In Miami!

As the dance music movement continues to explode at a pace nobody could have predicted, so do the release of movies about how, when, why and what. It’s not until Final Kid and UMF Films release ‘CAN U FEEL IT’ this March that the story will be told with 100% precision and passion. Shot in FULL HD and told by those responsible for and integral in its evolution, this will be the most comprehensive guide to what is now a global phenomenon, taking you inside the DJ booth and onto the dance floor on the world’s greatest stage. This is THE definitive film documenting the rise and success of dance music around the world through the eyes of its most successful pioneers.

OUT NOW – the official worldwide release of: ‘CAN U FEEL IT’ – The UMF Experience – Full Trailer

As the internationally worshipped UMF Miami races ever closer towards its 14th edition in downtown Miami, and with tickets having sold out at unprecedented speed for yet another year, the goose bump fodder that is the full trailer will have your palates soaked and hype levels maxed in anticipation for the full length affair, released March 21st.

M.A.N.D.Y. vs Adultnapper - Kindling

M.A.N.D.Y. & Adulnapper team up again to bring ’Kindling’ via Get Physical. A two track EP, including a John Tejada remix, ’Kindling’ aspires to please late night Funk addicts.
The original M.A.N.D.Y. vs. Adultnapper mix reflects a deep Funk feel, with heavy kicks and piano keys with a Jazz rhythm. The build is slow, but steady. Taking us further to explode with vocal wonders of groove. And all at once, the 'aha' effect is achieved, leaving us with a deep warmth and ready for more.
John Tejada's remix emits a deeper glow of electronic intensity. Like a dream of the night the melody flutters along, bringing us like moths to a light. The vocals wash over and spill over the mix, bringing a new level of ambiance before taking a dive into the center of the machine. A track with a great vibe dance floors were meant for.

Energy 2012 - The Album

Before WMC & UMF, ahead of the White Isle heat-up or the summer’s festivalism, here’s where the starting gun sounds! Having established itself as the first key event of the annual club calendar, the titanic Utrecht-based Energy event is the launch point for each new beats/bass/synth-packed EDM year. ID&T’s Energy offers clued-up music lovers their first encounter with the sound-designs Europe’s top production tier will be sending their way over the coming 12 months. The cream of the established world-class production minds, the scene’s most forward-thinking remixologists, the newest, hottest studio stars of tomorrow - they’re all gathered here… for 'Energy 2012’ – The ALBUM!

With their finely-tuned A&R radars scanning studios near daily, ID&T & Be Yourself Music sign the tracks that capture the essence of the event straight off the mixing desks. Their 2012 edition has sourced music from heavyweight operators like Tiësto, Fedde le Grand, John Dahlbäck, Marco V and Marcel Woods, as well as nu-skool heroes including Hardwell, Dada Life, Jochen Miller, Chris Lake and Funkagenda. It also selects speaker-heating sonics from the prospecting superstars of tomorrow, Nicky Romero, Deniz Koyu, Manuel De La Mare among them.

REVIEW: Sensetive5 - Festival EP out on Unearthed Subliminal

Sensetive5 - Festival EP

1.Festival (Original Mix)
2. Full Access (Original Mix)

Returning to Unearthed, this time on Subliminal is Alexander Sokolov aka Sensetive5 with an awesome 2 track EP. Festival is the first of the duo and is a banging piece of progressive which features a stabby lead synth and a gorgeous atmospheric breakdown.

On the flipside is the darker sounding Full Access. Building up with a grungy bassline and delicate intro melodies the track drops into a pad driven breakdown complemented by a beautiful lead before dropping into a huge techy lead.

Tomorrowland 2012 - Magic without borders

Magic without borders – from De Schorre to high in the sky. Ticket sales for Tomorrowland start on 7 April. The organisers, ID&T, have promised that everything will be even more beautiful, fantastical and colourful at De Schorre in Boom this year. With top DJs on the most spectacular stages, celebrity chefs on the ground, fairy-tale decorations and 180,000 enthralled visitors, Tomorrowland is the world’s most attractive and popular festival. Total experience Preparations for the eighth Tomorrowland festival started a few months ago. As usual, visitors will be immersed in an outlandish world of magical fantasy. For three whole days, they will be indulged and pampered. Fairy-tale décor, a gigantic dance valley, celebrity chefs, cosy chill-out areas, fresh cocktails, spectacular acts, water crossed by miniature bridges, stunning fireworks, and the world’s finest stages and best DJs together ensure an enthralling experience that is without parallel.

Interview with Loolacoma

Interview with Loolacoma about her album Animam out on Moonbeam Digital.
Sketch of an evolution.  “The resistance against outer forces first collapsed upon creation of the first sound”  Year 2008. The track “7 seconds” was created in conjunction with Moonbeam in a moment of clarity, when previous memories were forgotten for a split second and the present was the only conscious thought. This moment was the test for all and the underlying foundation and beginning of the evolution. The compositions are seeking the deeper meaning of existence. This musical quest resulted in tracks like “Storm of Clouds”, “We Are In Words”, “The Lilt”, and others.  “Introspection Attempts” and “Doors Opened Inside” were the first attempts to discover her inner self. This discovery was the beginning of her artistic compositions, music made with her own hands.

Interview with Hardwell for 1Mix Radio

Interview with Award-winning DJ, producer, label manager Hardwell. This talented genius, better known as Robbert van de Corput, started his DJ career at the tender age of 13. After this blow-out, Hardwell’s talent was picked up by a Dutch label, and they signed him when he was only 14 years old. Shortly after his label signing, he started to play at all mayor clubs in the Netherlands. For the last couple of years, Hardwell has been recognised by the industry as having a new and refreshing take on a scene that continues to evolve, and seems to have an everlasting shelf life. His identity and musical development can be summed up in a single phrase, “Big Room House”.