Best of 2013 Interview: 2Elements

Best of 2013 Interview: 2Elements. The two ladies met each other in a club and didn`t believe their eyes. They thought they have seen their mirror image and came in contact. From now on they were an inseparable Duo. A close friendship arose through all ups and downs of life and through numerous clubs of the world.

Because of friends they got more familiar with the World of Deejaying and that`s why July and Anie decided to learn how to use Vinyl and CD.

Through their share most of their interests and nearly the same look, the 2Elements realized that they represent different styles of electronic music.

Best of 2013 Interview: Basil O’Glue

Best of 2013 Interview: Basil O’Glue. Basil O’Glue (Haris Vasiloglou) born and raised in Athens, now lives in a small city near Thessaloniki – Northern Greece.

He has studied 3d animation and graphic design, and now works as a photographer.

As a teenager he loved electronic music, especially bands as The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers etc. A few years later he started to produce his own music with some amateur software. His first attempts were really not cool,but after getting his first midi keyboard and some equipment while learning new software, there was an obvious improvement. His producing tools are, Propellerheads Reason, some mastering vst plug-in and a couple of good monitors! 

Now with Styller is the co-owner of the very successful must check record label Saturate Audio gracing support from Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Solarstone and more.

Best of 2013 Interview: Hazem Beltagui

Best of 2013 Interview: Hazem Beltagui. Born on the 6th of August 1988 in Alexandria, Egypt, Hazem has always been fascinated by music ever since he was a child, but its wasn't until late 2008 that he got introduced to Electronic Dance Music in general, and Trance in particular, with the works of the likes of Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Andy Moor, Signalrunners and Solarstone just to name a few.

By the Beginning of 2009, he had already made his mind and decided he would learn music production and hopefully he could make a career in this industry that he has always been extremely infatuated with. His first releases were mainly progressive house but still very melodic, and by the beginning of 2012, he was already being supported by some of the biggest djs in the world and has made a name for himself in the prog house scene.

Best of 2013 Interview: BT

Best of 2013 Interview: BT. "BT mounts mesmerizing journeys with his compositions. He is not only a virtuoso programmer, but an extremely gifted musician.” – Peter Gabriel speaking to the LA Times.

Career

Given his enviable resume and illustrious fifteen+ year career, it is difficult to imagine that platinum-selling artist, visionary producer, film composer and technologist BT may only now be beginning to create the best work of his career. An internationally-renowned recording artist himself, he is trusted by superstars such as Sting, Britney Spears, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Madonna, Seal and Peter Gabriel to produce modernist and memorable hits, with a bleeding-edge electronic flair. He has composed unforgettable scores for films The Fast and the Furious, Partysaurus Rex, Go, Stealth and Oscar-award winning Monster. With his 2011 album, the two-hour, double-disk opus of These Hopeful Machines, BT definitively weaves both the technical prowess and compositional mastery that reminds us all why he’s the composer that all other composers and producers study.

Best of 2013 Interview: Fabio XB

Best of 2013 Interview: Fabio XB. Italy’s dance scene has found its flag bearer. Producer Fabio Carrara has been working himself up since 2007, kicking off with his Alex Bartlett alias and the many jewels that came along with it. Since 2009, he walked upon dance land under a name closer to his own, Fabio XB. Next to collabs with Lange, Yves De Lacroix, Micky Vi, Ronnie Play and Andrea Mazza, he unveiled his first solo release ‘Reflected’ in early summer of 2011. Now that the dust has started to settle and autumn is calling, Fabio XB presents a new ride to keep you warm: ‘Flash of Life’.

During his dj sets Fabio XB focuses his attention on the dance floor and he loves to play extended dj-sets in order to build up better the atmosphere of the performance and let everybody live a unique special experience through the music.

Best of 2013: Johnny Yono

Best of 2013: Johnny Yono.
LA-based Johnny Yono's last track 'Exodus' received radio support from Armin van Buuren on A State of Trance, Markus Schulz on Global DJ Broadcast, Dash Berlin, Judge Jules and more and charted at #12 on Beatport's Trance chart. After returning home from his first international gig in Shanghai, China, Yono acquired a coveted monthly rotation with Insomniac Events at LA's #1 dance club, Exchange LA. 

Interview was written and conducted by Dimitri Kechagias, Music Journalist, Radio DJ

Name: Johnny Yono

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Best of 2013 Interview: Nikolay Ustimov (Nikgen)

Best of 2013 Interview: Nikolay Ustimov (Nikgen)
Born in 1992 in city of Saratov (West Russia), young and upcoming EDM dj & producer. He started a career in 2009, and now he signed tracks on top labels from worldwide. Such as Moon Records, 4Kenzo Recordings, Soundz Good, Banguru Records and many more. Now Nikolay concentrated only on producing his own tracks, but he always open for worldwide gigs.

Supported by: 

DJ Feel, Promise Land, Disfunktion, CJ Stone, Enzo Darren, Disaray & more.

Best of 2013 Interview: Mike Danis

Best of 2013 Interview: Mike Danis

Mike Danis' last three tracks "We Are True," "Majestic" and "Remember" have all charted in the top 30 of Beatport's Trance chart and received enormous support from Armin van Buuren, (ASOT) & Above & Beyond (ABGT) and Dash Berlin. The 24-year old producer signed his first track at 18 and makes his home in the town of Budapest, Hungary

Interview was written and conducted by Dimitri Kechagias, Music Journalist Radio/DJ

Best of 2013 Interview: Eminence

Best of 2013 Interview: Eminence. Eminence, aka Dillon “DLN” Wong and Matt“Kazmo” Kazmierowski currently call Vancouver home. Their musical talent and taste for the live experience has garnered them worldwide attention, grabbing them DJ Mag’s Top 100, #20 in Canada, #35 Trance, #89 Progressive House, #169 Overall. The group has shared the stage and performed with the likes of Tritonal, Showtek, Marcus Schossow, Jochen Miller, Myon & Shane 54, and more!

The Eminence United Podcast and Radio Show has expanded its reach and audience to tens of thousands of listeners each week on YouTube. This success has translated into future expansion of the show, which will start airing on FM and online radio dials worldwide in the summer of 2013. Each week’s show seamlessly weaves in between Trance, Big-Room, and Progressive House tracks that are handpicked by Dillon and Kazmo. Already approaching 10 million YouTube views be sure to look up the podcast on iTunes and radio outlets everywhere!

Best of 2013 Interview: Steve Brian

Name: Steve Brian

Location: Hildesheim, Germany

STEVE BRIAN FACTS

1. DJ-sets in Central America, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and a lot of Germany's cities (esp. Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Hanover, Halle, Dortmund to name a few)

2. Released tunes on Euphonic Records, Armada Music, Enhanced Recordings, Lange Recordings, Tool Trance, Planet Love Recordings & Infra Recordings. With his releases he reached several Top 10 hits at the Beatport Trance charts (and other charts like itunes)

Best of 2013 Interview: Mike Saint-Jules

Best of 2013 Interview: Mike Saint-Jules. Having come across some great opportunities when it comes to remixing artists like Perry O'Neil, Solarstone, Amba Shepherd, and the world renowned vocalist JES, Mike Saint-Jules is certainly looking to take the scene by force this year in 2013 and beyond.

The Producer

It all began in 2002 when Mike was first introduced to the EDM world via a television documentary, showcasing the sounds of DJ Tiesto. From that moment on, he spent his days learning about and producing music. In 2008, Mike earned wide praise for his work with Flashover and Blackhole Recordings with tracks like "Sunlit Clouds" and "Solarflame.” Mike has proved his talents working alongside rising stars such as Breakfast (Keyworth) and Filo & Peri while producing remixes for legends like Ferry Corsten, Super 8, Ronski Speed, and Lange to name a few.The Saint-Jules name rings synonymous with solid productions and consistency. Today, his sharpest of tunes can now be found on Black Hole Recordings and on Armada Music. It is clear that a career in music is his destiny. This well-earned respect explains why Mike's fanbase is ever-growing and can be found internationally.

Best of 2013 Interview: Ron with Leeds

Best of 2013 Interview: Ron with Leeds
Ron with Leeds. 1mix listeners can win 1 of 10 signed CD copies of Sam / Kim in Ron with Leeds during their radio show Levitated Sessions that is streamed this  Friday 27th of December at 19:00 hrs GMT/20:00 CET

It's always big pleasure to give exposure to talented  upcoming artists like the German trance duo Ron with Leeds from Bochum.  Their Breakthrough EP impressed many and attracted the interest of well known artists. Now they are ready to release the full concept single Sam / Kim that will definitely attract your attention and you will be more than happy to include in your dj sets and digital collections. Let's check their Best Of 2013 list cause they will rise high in 2014.

Interview was written and conducted by Dimitri Kechagias, Music Journalist & Radio / DJ

Name: Ron with Leeds

Location: Bochum, Germany

Brighton Music Conference 2014: Update

 Brighton Music Conference 2014: Update..
•Ableton, Native Instruments, Sennheisershowcases

•Funktion-One’s Tony Andrews discusses audio quality

•Pioneer’s Rik Parkinson to discuss DJ tech with Dave Clarke & Steve Mac

•Mixcloud to host BMC DJ competition

•Art exhibition Brighton’s Dance Music Legacy to honour 30 of the city’s most important releases

•Official BMC charity partner Last Night A DJ Saved My Life to host club night

•Skint to host BMC teaser night on January 18 at Digital

•Hypercolour first announced label showcase for BMC

•Super early bird tickets on sale now

Best of 2013 Interview: Felix Leiter

Felix Leiter holds the main room residency at Digital (Newcastle, UK)

Recently Voted 'Best Large British Club'

and 11th 'Best Club In The World' by DJ Mag

With ten years experience in the dance music world under your belt, you are already ahead of much of the competition.

As such, Felix Leiter has been a promoter, DJ and more recently a producer, his exploits include playing alongside, and learning from, the likes of Armand Van Helden, Pete Tong, Faithless, Calvin Harris and Laidback Luke to name a few. He has rocked the Metro Radio Arena to over 15,000 strong crowd and the main stage at the Evolution Festival in Newcastle… 50,000 people were in the palm of his hand as he warmed up for Calvin Harris and Dizzee Rascal.

Also in the Newcastle, Felix is the weekly, main room resident for Love at the cities super club Digital, his club brand Elektriqa also at Digital has recently launched with sell out shows from Calvin Harris & Laidback Luke...

With such experience of what works on the floor, it’s no wonder Felix’s first productions have been snapped up by the scene's biggest labels and can count Tiesto, Roger Sanchez, Mark Knight, Laidback Luke & Fedde La Grand as fans of his work... Felix has gained significant radio support from BBC Radio 1, Capital, Kiss FM & Ireland's RTE.

Best of 2013 Interview: Patrick Niesters

Patrick Niesters is a German based DJ and producer. His involvement with rhythms and melodies started at the age of 10 when Patrick, who is originally from Krefeld, began to play piano. He uncovered a passion for mixing and House music at only 12 years of age. Patrick launched his career as a producer in 2012. He worked hard to perfect his skills over the past year. In late 2013 he had his first release on Beatport. With talent, creativity and a love for House music Patrick is sure to continue producing and mixing in the future. At only 21 years of age, Patrick has achieved an almost unfathomable amount of success. The future is looking bright for Patrick.

Best of 2013 Interview: KURA

Portuguese Rising Star KURA is one of the most successful upcoming DJ’s & Producers.

Supported by names like Roger Sanchez, Tiesto, Chuckie, Hardwell, Thomas Gold, Steve Aoki, R3hab, EDX, Sidney Samson, Ferry Corsten, Hardsoul, Paul Oakenfold, among other big names in the industry, signed by labels like Cr2, 4kenzo, Revealed Recordings, Kontor Records and of course Flashover recordings.

Owner of a unique sense of musicality, his productions are filled with infectious beats and lovely melodies that please thousands of fans & dance music lovers.

Known for tracks like "Ammonia", "Night & day" "Follow your dreams", "Brazil", "We Keep Moovin", "Beautiful lie (KURA Festival Mix)", "Love you better (KURA Anthem mix)" and with latest megasmash Bumbershoot on Flashover recordings.

Best of 2013 Interview: Fred Baker

Fred Baker is the artist behind a plethora of productions over the past decade, from (GrooveZone "Eisbaer" / Y-Traxx "Mystery Land" / Fred Baker vs Nyram "Confirmation" / Fred Baker "Total Blackout" / Terry Bones vs Fred Baker "Introspection" / Fred Baker vs Greg Nash "Lunar Eclipse" / and many  more !!!). Fred is back and has been delivering a range of productions ranging from progressive house to trance on labels such as Black Hole, Magik Muzik, In Trance We Trust and more

Monday 16th of December his new single Jump will be released on the legendary label Magik Muzik / Black Hole recordings

Best of 2013 Interview: Tiddey

Best of 2013 Interview: Tiddey. The legendary Tiddey from Poland was, is and will ever be part of the big trance family. Recently he rentered the dj mag Top 100 at number 84. In his interview on the same magazine is quoted to say:  Read in full here

“My plan is to continue to work in trance,” he says resolutely. “Armin released 'Who’s Afraid of 138BPM' this year, which is a sign for producers to carry on.

I don’t want to change style just because something else is more popular at the moment.”?As well as releasing his own trance concoctions, he is also on a mission to bring more of the euphoric stuff to his homeland. ?“The Polish scene is very commercial. 2002-2008 here were the best years of trance. My dream is to bring trance back to mainstream clubs and I think being back in the Top 100 will help me do this.”

Best of 2013 Interview: Greenflash

Best of 2013 Interview: Greenflash.

Dimitri:  Can you tell us about your achievements in your music career in 2013 as DJ &/or producer?

Greenflash: I set up my own label (Freakwave) and that Fedde Le Grand has played my track at Ultra!

Dimitri:  If you look back on 2013, are there any events in your music career that you wished you had done differently in order to get a better outcome?

Greenflash: No, not really

Best of 2013 Interview: Sied van Riel

The last 50 weeks have seen Sied van Riel track-blasting his way around the electronic dance universe’s most prominent clubs, arenas and festivals. December 16th will see him transit 2013/2014 through the release ‘Rielism 2’. The follow-up to his much-champed 2011 debut mix-voyage, it’s worthy successor in every right and respect. The second realization of ‘Rielism’ brings a heritage-return to Sied’s best-known-for sound - that of atmospheric, floor-thriving progressive and powerful, cultured trance. 

Seamlessly, harmonically and thrillingly mixed to perfection, it includes numerous box-fresh, never-heard-before tracks from some of planet Earth’s most talented electronic musicians. Incoming is music from the artisanal studios of Corsten, Tyas, O’Callaghan and Ottaviani, as well as hot-ticket audio from Aly & Fila, Bobina, Arctic Quest, Protoculture, Sneijder and a dozen + others besides.

Best of 2013 Interview: Extravagance SL

Extravagance SL, a project, founded in the late summer in 2009 by the 2 DJs and Producer Philipp Leske and Marcus Schleickmann.

Long before they were on several events as DJs together behind the turntables and realized very quickly that they are on the same shaft. They share not only their preference for Trance and progressive trance, they also know exactly how this should reflect in their own productions.

Since the end of 2010 they found their musical homebase in FENology Records, the well-known label of Woody van Eyden, where their second Release *Rebuild 3.0* was directly grapped by Talla 2XLC on his Techno Club Mix Compilation Vol.39 and played by many big player such as Paul van Dyk, Alex M.O.R.P.H, Claudia Cazacu and Woody van Eyden to name a few. Moreover it was reviewed from 2 big magazines in Germany (Raveline, DJ Mag) and another big one in the USA (DJ Times Magazine).

One month in front of *Rebuild 3.0*, their track *Nightshift* with a bomb remix of Dan Stone, released on Tool Trance, was *TUNE OF THE WEEK* on Armin van Buuren/s *A STATE OF TRANCE 570*. The track reached the TOP 20 in the Beatport Trance Charts and was also played from big players like Above & Beyond, Solarstone, Cressida, Max Graham, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Woody van Eyden and many more.

Review: Wippenberg Neurodancer 2013

Review: Wippenberg Neurodancer 2013. Backstory.. Before ‘Chakalaka’, ‘Drumster’, ‘UR’ or ‘Pong’ signalled his return to the fore, say ‘Wippenberg’ to anyone and you’d likely hear ‘Neurodancer’ back just as fast. Roasting clubfloors from London to Berlin and beyond, on its original release its cyclonic sonics and tweaking fluorescent-bathed 303 blazed the trail for a rash of likeminded tracks. Then considered ‘finished’ or ‘consummate’ (and as a direct result rarely given remix blessing), it’s remained largely frozen in time. 

Until now! It’s Wippenberg who has finally picked up the remix gauntlet and taken on the task himself. Refashioning and recalibrating the seminal ‘Neurodancer’, he’s teleported the anthem into a different century and to a whole new audience.

Vote for Your Best Of 2013

Flux BPM Online & 1mix Radio invite you to vote for Your Best Of 2013. 

Currently we publish interviews with well known EDM artists that talk about their Best of 2013. We decided that we must offer the visitors and listeners the chance to vote for their Best of 2013 as well. The vote starts Monday 9th of December 2013 and ends Sunday 12th of January 2014. The results will be published before the end of January 2014 on Flux Bpm Online and 1mix radio web sites as well. Come on, Vote and have fun. 

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Best of 2013 Interview: Sun & Set

Best of 2013 Interview: Sun & Set. Two friends, one DJ team! The two DJs from the Ruhrarea know how to make use of sunset time. They play a dance floor oriented progressive sound with that certain something. The duo already demonstrated that last year when they played gigs at Nature One,Driftwood(IBIZA) and at several clubs for HeavensGate! Their first production "First Sunrise" was a logical next step,the follow up track Second Sunrise with a massive Dan Stone Remix hits the Beatport charts on #62 and get a full support from Armin van Buure/s ASOT, Aly&Fily FSOE Radioshow and Paul van Dyk/s Vonyc Session and is now online at all download stores!

Name: SUN & SET

Location: Germany/Bochum

Dimitri:  Can you tell us about your achievements in your music career in 2013 as DJ &/or producer?

Best of 2013 Interview: Jeremy Rowlett

Best of 2013 Interview: Jeremy Rowlett. Born 1987 in Monticello, Arkansas and raised in Wilmar; a small town of roughly 1000 residents just 8 miles west of Monticello. Growing up in this southern setting was at times depressing. There wasn’t much for children in the community. But through the love and compassion of his christian family his life was always full of joy and life long lessons of hard work and moral standing. 

Music was always something Jeremy had been fascinated about but didn’t understand for a couple of years he let go of the desire to know. Then an opportunity was given presented to him as he entered the 5th grade. A chance to be apart of his school’s concert band. Realizing the quality in this opportunity and having always wanted to learn to play music, he presented the offer to his parents and soon joined.

Best of 2013 Interview: Bruce Cullen

Name: Bruce Cullen
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA

Dimitri: Can you tell your achievements in your music career in 2013 as DJ & producer? 

Bruce Cullen: I released one of my very first tracks called ‘Princess Bay’, Black Hole Recordings, In Trance We Trust really enjoyed it and signed it. ‘Princess Bay’ just missed the print date for being included on ‘In Search Of Sunrise’. So although I just missed getting onto this release it is a huge accomplishment for me as it’s one of the bestselling Trance compilation CD’s ever sold. I was very excited about that. Another track in 2013 ‘Red Rum’ was also considered for the In Search Of Sunrise compilation CD with Black Hole Recordings, In Trance We Trust. Also in this same first year of my career my release ‘1492’ signed with Black Hole Recordings made it to 14th position on the dance charts. I feel this is a great start.

Best of 2013 Interview: Moonbeam

Best of 2013 Interview: Moonbeam
"With its exacting production, stunning FX, moody, beautiful songs, dreamscape synthery and add-in movie appeal, 'The Random' has the makings of a game-changer for Moonbeam" – 10/10 - Album of the Month, Mixmag - Feb 2013

Moonbeam are among the first acts to graduate internationally from Russia's thriving EDM scene. Over the course of the last decade Pavel and Vitaly Khaleev have passed numerous musical landmarks together. Most recently they completed their 200th studio production, whilst their latest single ('You Win Me') scored the 500th release milestone on the award-winning Black Hole Recordings label. With the release of 'The Random' though they realize of one of their greatest collective aspirations… their first film score.

Best of 2013 Interview: Iversoon & Alex Daf

Iversoon & Alex Daf are the talent hailing from Ukraine. Producers, DJ's, Iversoon co-founder of exclusive label Club Family Records, A short period of work, they have achieved a great deal! 

Their tracks are supported by Armin Van Buuren and constantly aired on DI FM (New York), AH FM (Canada) and KISS FM (UA)! 

For their short career guys have already gained strong popularity in Ukraine and across Europe! 

At the present moment they have releases more than 60 singles on big record labels across the globe!

Best of 2013 Interview: Maarten de Jong

 Maarten de Jong is the multi talented DJ/Producer from Eindhoven/Holland, main artist on Paul van Dyk's Vandit Records and being recognised as one of the most widely supported and consistent tech trance producers of his generation. And that is just the tip of the iceberg for this Dutch tech master. MDJ continues to spread his explosive and positive energetic performance across the planet, making him a must see artist on the global club/festival circuit. 

Interview is written and conducted by Dimitri Kechagias, Music Journalist / Radio / DJ

Dimitri: Can you tell us about your achievements in your music career in 2013 as DJ &/or producer?

Maarten de Jong : Working closer with the Vandit Records Team and Paul van Dyk as Artist and producer and off course Remixing Armin van Buuren was a great achievement, Dj Wise playing on Nature One and Dance Valley was amazing!! 

Dimitri: If you look back on 2013, are there any events in your music career that you wished you had done differently in order to get a better outcome?

Maarten de Jong: Not that I’m aware of.

Vonyc Sessions 2013 Presented By Paul Van Dyk

Vonyc Sessions 2013 Presented By Paul Van Dyk. 52 weeks, 52 radio shows, transmitted around the world on 60 + leading stations, in which Paul van Dyk brought over 600 tracks to the ears of VONYC Sessions ever-ready listenership in 2013. That though was the easy part! The audio artisan’s end-of-year challenge is to refine those playlists down into the most requested best of the best. From twelve richly packed months of Radio tracklists, he’s landscaped those first-among-equal tunes into ‘the-year-that-was’ mix – PvD’s definitive 2013 encapsulation.

That Jan-to-December sonic-ride naturally includes tracks from some of electronic music’s best-known practitioners. W&W, Ferry Corsten, Omnia, Cosmic Gate and many others are joined on its discs by newer-bloods, as ‘VONYC 2013’ delivers the latest/greatest studio-ware from the likes of Protoculture, Maarten de Jong, Estiva and Las Salinas. After another standout VANDIT year ‘VONYC Sessions 2013’ also kisses the speakers with a wealth of the label’s audio. Sporting 2013 floor-quakes from Judge Jules, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Giuseppe Ottaviani and Shato & Paul Rockseek, naturally there’s also much from the maestro himself.

So sit back, hit up that Play button and enjoy the 2013 ride all over again!

Best of 2013 Interview: DJ, Producer & label co-owner of Saturate Audio; Styller

Best of 2013 Interview: DJ, Producer & label co-owner of  Saturate Audio; Styller. The nickname Styller is an alias for Branislav Klinko – a producer, born in December 1983 in the heart of Europe – Slovakia.

He‘s hit the scene with a remix of "Naiad“ for a Slovakian project Domased Electronica, which came out on the 2nd of June 2008 on Hungarian label Tilth Music. Remix got huge success within the progressive community. In 2009 he released more remixes on labels such as Silk, Morphosis or Ocean Drive, which confirmed Styller to be an universal and quality remixer. His rework of Domased Electronicas "Dewpoint“ was his first trance track that has made it to Beatport‘s Trance Top 100. Encouraged by its success he‘s finally decided to head towards his own trance productions.

In 2010 he started to collaborate with Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic, with whom he‘s been friends already. Soon after their agreement Styller’s first official EP – "What Happen Once“ was released, followed by more remixes. Massive male vocals in "We Will Fade“ by Michael Burns a.k.a Blue Haze made it the one, he‘s the most proud of. In 2011 Styller released his second EP – "Escape Velocity“ – containing vocals of his friend Suzanne Isis. Often played by many of the big names of the scene earned for Styller the status of "another huge talent coming out of Eastern Europe“.

Best of 2013 Interview with composer, producer, DJ and A&R Ad Brown

Best of 2013 Interview with composer, producer, DJ and A&R Ad Brown. The last few years have seen composer, producer, DJ and A&R man Ad Brown keep the EDM universe supplied with a steady flow of highly polished, broad-span-appealing electronic music. Locking on to the beneath-the-surface magnetism of his productions, an ever-increasing directory of world-class DJs have rallied to his sound. Now the young Londoner is ready to step centre stage with the release of his debut long-player. Over a scrupulously edited collection of music, he matches his own inimitable production stylings - that of a cooler, more cultured house, trance & more with an attuned ear for memorable, accessible lyrics and engaging vocals. 

If you’re starting to feel an itch or twitch for music with less glitch, it’s time to take… ‘Something For The Pain'

Best of 2013 Interview with DJ, Producer and Radio Host Tristan D

Best of 2013 Interview with DJ, producer & radio host Tristan D. It all started back in 1995 when Tristan, still pre-teen started listening to Pirate radio stations from his home in Brighton, he used to tune in and religiously listen to the likes of Graham Gold, Judge Jules, Danny Rampling and many more! Tristan soon became hooked on the pumping underground sound of House music and he knew from that day all he wanted to be was a DJ.

Tristan’s DJ career launched when he was just 14 when he decided to start promoting his own club nights called Twisted, he put the nights on in many underground clubs in Brighton and London and his reputation as a talented young DJ and promoter soon grew! At the age of 18 Tristan then managed to bag a residency at his favourite London club night Peach @ KOKO, and frequently played along side Eddie Halliwell, Simon Patterson, John Kelly & many more. Tristan also played regularly for Slinky @ The Opera House, Bournemouth!

Review: Mako feat. Angel Taylor - Beam (Dannic Mix)

Review: Mako feat. Angel Taylor - Beam (Dannic Mix) out on Revealed recordings

1. Beam (Dannic Mix)

At EDC Las Vegas 2013, Mako met with Revealed Recordings who instantly fell in love with their production and song writing, signing them that week, to release their first solo single 'Beam'. Revealed brought on board Dannic to mix the track. His unique abilities pull together Angel Taylor's lead vocal with an anthemic instrumental hook to create the perfect track for clubs, festivals and radio.

Already a firn favourite and playlisted at Sirius FM - Beam promises to be one of Revealed biggest records of the year.

Out now at Beatport click here!

Best of 2013 Interview: The Upcoming Duo Corti Organ (Daniel & Nikola)

Corti Organ started as a DJ and producing project of two young guys, who want to share their passion for electronic dance music. Influenced mainly by the rising of Trance in the mid to late 90s, the two guys constantly wanted to experience new sounds.

The passion for electronic dance music originated from the tremendous spectrum of sounds — the clear atmosphere of Trance music, the straight line of Techno, the flexibility of House. Besides those three generally defined genres and their subgenres, there are a lot of other styles, other then the EDM, which arouse their interest.

The huge spectrum of musical influences led from DJ’ing to actually producing music. 2010 was the year of the first releases and already the playground for different genres. Progressive Trance, Uplifting as well as more Techy approaches got their way through. And with the help of a lot of talented people and labels around Corti Organ got the platform to release all their musical output.

Best of 2013 Interview: DJ, Producer & Radio Host Gina Star

Gina Star is a DJ and producer originally from Dallas, Texas. After moving to LA in 2006 to further her career, she was hailed by the LA Times and E! Entertainment as one of the most talented and sought after DJ’s in the city, and was welcomed into some of LA's most exclusive V.I.P. celebrity endorsed nightclubs, playing her own special style of big room uplifting house.

Moving across the pond to the UK in 2009 to further her DJ & production career, Gina propelled herself into the limelight working with Toolroom Records and gaining support with her productions, notably Pete Tong spinning her Cirez D & Sunscreem mashup to the masses on his Radio 1 show.

Gina Star released ?This Is Hollywood' which entered the Beatport Top 100 at #10, and #1 on the Progressive House chart. David Guetta featured it on his internationally syndicated F*** Me I’m Famous radio show. The track features the instantly recognizable vocal talent of Roland Clark preaching ?Welcome to Hollywood, what’s your dream'.

Best of 2013 Interview: Hugo de Graaf

Best of 2013 Interview: Hugo de Graaf, A&R Manager Wildife / Rub A Duck for Black Hole Recordings. In the early years of the new millennium 2000 he began as the graphic designer for Black Hole Recordings including all its sub labels, creating practically every known vinyl-, CD- and CD single cover that’s currently in the Black Hole Recordings catalogue. His personal interest in electronic dance later on also got him several remix assignments for tracks like To The Floor by Andy Duguid, Sine Language by the Crystal Method Featuring LMFAO and it also led to his own productions under the moniker of Dunugoz vs Tha Roofas releasing such hit singles as Anita’s Theme and The Cross Eyed Indian.

In late 2010/early 2011 Hugo became the label manager of his own sub label to the Black Hole imprint, entitled Rub A Duck, with a strong focus on high powered underground dubstep, glitch hop, electro, breaks and electro house. The acclaimed releases of Rub A Duck didn’t go unnoticed and in a short period of time the label signed acts like The Freestylers, Drumline & Bassline Smith, Wetdog, Relay & Front, Piyush Bhatnagar, Franky Nuts, Hectic, Jagged HedZ and many others. Famous artists like Cookie Monsta, Ed Rush & Optical, Damn You Mongolians and Datsik all remixed several singles for the imprint and other heavyweights like John B, Dub Pistols and Steve Oaki made it clear that they supported the releases.

Best Of 2013 Interview: Sean Tyas

Best Of 2013 Interview: Sean Tyas. A New York native now residing in Switzerland, Sean Tyas is one of the brightest new stars to rise from the Trance scene in recent years. He first broke onto the scene when Sander van Doorn selected him winner of the 'Punk'd' remix competition, leading to the Discover label to sign up his early releases such as 'Lift' which captured the imagination of the Trance community.

This proved to be the start of Sean Tyas emerging as one of the most talented and in-demand producers in EDM today, having co-produced with Armin van Buuren on 'Intricacy', remixed the likes of 'Suburban Train' for Tiësto, 'Oceanic' for Above & Beyond and 'Waiting' for Dash Berlin, and today releasing on a range of leading trance labels such as Armada, Vandit, Black Hole Recordings, AnjunaBeats and his own Tytanium Recordings, while simultaneously spreading his nu-school electro-tech sounds on sought-after labels including Tone Diary and Burn The Fire.

Latest release is his collaboration with Noah Neiman and the amazing singer Fisher - Lose My Logic on Black Hole recordings    

Best of 2013 Interview: Jacob Van Hage, Rotterdam , The Netherlands

Best of 2013 Interview: Jacob Van Hage: Hailing from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, comes a Dutchman by the name of Jacob van Hage. With his own sound and style, he wants to send out a clear signal about who he really is and what to expect when listening to his tracks, mixes and live gigs. Through incredible skills and his intense work ethic, Jacob has risen from humble beginnings to become a world wide recognised name. Jacob is one of the most promising crossover DJ/Producers in the scene by bringing together different styles of electronic dance music. He has managed to develop his own unique floor-driven style, and that paved the way for greater triumphs. His original productions and remixes rocked the global dance floors and definitely he is one of the best DJ & producer in 2013.

Review: Dyro feat. Radboud - You Gotta Know (Original Mix)

Review: Dyro feat. Radboud - You Gotta Know (Original Mix). Eclectic Dutch trailblazer and DJ Mag Top 100 Poll's "highest new entry" Dyro has had a lot of reasons to celebrate throughout 2013. Off the heels of upfront club offering 'Go Down' and earlier collaborative landmark 'Never Say Goodbye', alongside new World #1 DJ Hardwell and Heather Bright, the young artist returns to Revealed Recordings armed with a brand new vocal offering to close his most prolific year to date. Fusing his signature big room sound with catchy melodic progressions, the addition of Radboud's well-formed topline does not impede on the peak time perfection that this young talent has continued to employ throughout his trademark sound.
You Gotta Know" is now available on Beatport!

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Review: Ferry Corsten & JES - In Your Eyes (Dirty Chips Remix)

Up next, "In Your Eyes", the sleeper hit by JES and Ferry Corsten from his WKND album gets and earth shaking progressive remix from future super producers "Dirty Chips". Impacting Radio now with an infectious rhythm and sensual vocals. One listen and you'll know, this will rock your ears and the dance floor! Thanks to Planet Jes for the awesome promo!

Dimitri Kechagias review: The awesome DJ and singer JES is rocking the world with her radio show 'Unleash The Beat' which has already reached its fifty fourth episode. Her collaboration with the legend and EDM pioneer Ferry Corsten for his album WKND called In Your Eyes gets the big room epic progressive house treatment by the upcoming UK duo Dirty Chips. Their remix is what the crowds demands these days; dynamic pumping beats, rough and sharp basslines, while on the breakdown the tracks become really romantic and atmospheric, with sweet mesmerising melodies, huge piano chords to sooth your soul, and support from the fantastic voice of JES, which once again shines and stands out with her highly emotional and heartfelt performance.

Review: Rank 1 - 13.11.11 out on High Contrast Recordings

Rank 1 singles are gems every bit as much through their scarcity as their ability to send floors supernova. When the Dutch pairing of Benno de Goeij & Piet Bervoets have something to say studio-side though, it's always worth listening to. 2013 has already brought the thrilling sonic compulsion of M.I.K.E. collaboration 'Elements of Life' and the big-room-boom/title-says-it-all 'Floorlifter'.

Now though prepare for one of the most extraordinary, atypical, riveting, downright brilliant recordings you'll hear this year. '13.11.11' is its name… it's BPM, runtime and its release date, all rolled into one.High concept, huh!?

Maverick as much by design as intent, '13.11.11' rolls out with prog-trance force and tempo (131.111 bpms on the nose!), with its deep, sonorous bass-building atmosphere. Don't think it's going to hang around there too long though…

Review: Alex M.O.R.P.H. presents Corti Organ - Magnum out on VANDIT Records

Alex M.O.R.P.H. presents Corti Organ - Magnum. Alex M.O.R.P.H. as being one of the leading DJs/producers for global dance music has already collaborated with some of the biggest names of the scene. His former collaborations on Paul van Dyk’s legendary ‘In Between’ and other releases with artists such as Armin van Buuren and Ana Criado pushed him right into the first division of global DJs.

Now Mr. M.O.R.P.H. presents the rising star act Corti Organ to the scene. Influenced by Trance of the mid to late 90’s, the half German and half Croatian DJ duo and residents of Alex´ & Woody van Eyden's HeavensGate radio show started to release their very own interpretation of Trance music just a year ago – with success! International DJ stars such as Paul van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold and Armin van Buuren are playing their thrilling sounds all around the globe, putting the crowds in ecstasis day by day.

Review: Thomas Newson - Pallaroid (Original Mix) out on Revealed Recordings

Thomas Newson - Pallaroid (Original Mix). Already racking a considerable output of cutting edge newcomers, Revealed Recordings has another secret weapon up its sleeve for 2013. This time, it comes in the form of 19-year-old trailblazer Thomas Newson, who debuts on the label next month with "Pallaroid." As one of the last IDs to have teased fans in Hardwell's groundbreaking Tomorrowland set -- which to date has collected more than 12 million views -- the teaser comes with the backstory from Hardwell himself as to how the track's journeyed from Newson's mind to the labels safe hands. The track itself, rife with high octane drops and heavyset electro bass lines in full-effect, packs explosive energy into this inaugural offering from the young producer, asserting that The Netherland's still has a few tricks up its sleeves where groundbreaking new talent is concerned. "Pallaroid" is now available on Revealed Recordings!

Out now! Click here to buy at beatport

Hardwell ft. Matthew Koma - 'Dare You'

Hardwell ft. Matthew Koma - Dare You on Relentless / Revealed. At the end of a landmark year for Hardwell, the Dutch producer and newly crowned number 1 DJ in the world announces his latest single, ‘Dare You’ ft. Matthew Koma, set for general release January 5th 2014.

Despite a relentless schedule that has seen the 25 Year old jetting all over the world, rocking stadiums, festivals and clubs, making documentaries and hosting an acclaimed radio show, Hardwell’s tireless work ethic means his music never suffers, evident with the quality of his latest single. The brand new release ‘Dare You’ sees the Dutch force enlist the talents of in-demand vocalist, Matthew Koma for a spine-tingling slice of EDM.

A producer at ease crafting both melodic masterpieces and festival bangers, with ‘Dare You’ Hardwell's penchant for uplifting chords and rising intensity is on full show. An upward assent from the first beat, climbing high throughout, Hardwell combines Koma’s rousing tones with infectious guitars, twinkling key, rushing synth work and his trademark drops. The result is progressive yet blissful, boasting an appeal that reaches far beyond dance floors.

Ferry Corsten – Once Upon A Night Vol. 4

Ferry Corsten – Once Upon A Night Vol. 4. Maven electronic music master Ferry Corsten opens the book for a fourth spellbinding volume in his fabled ‘Once Upon A Night’ series. Over two exactingly structured, seamlessly crafted mix chapters, he chronicles his and Flashover Recordings’ latest clubland adventures. In addition to his own musical stock, the fourth edition features a wealth of new material from some of Holland’s most established label houses - Black Hole Recordings, Spinnin’ Records and Armada Music among them.

With this new edition Ferry has shifted the style sights - audibly travelling far beyond the exclusive province of trance. Expanding the ‘Night’s remit, he’s opened it up to embrace a wide span of electronic music, from which he draws on audio from both its best-known proponents and brightest young talent.

Released through Premier Recordings, November 28th 2013. Pre-order via iTunes here: http://bit.ly/1amZPjA

‘Once Upon A Night’s pages have been reopened and Ferry’s again ready to let the music tell the story.

Review: Sandro Silva - Payback (Original Mix) out now!

Review: Sandro Silva - Payback (Original Mix) out on Revealed Recordings. Just when you thought you’d seen it all from Revealed Recordings and their unending list of IDs, the label inaugurates Dutch heavyweight Sandro Silva with hard-hitting label debut “Payback.” Still soaring off the back of his platinum-scoping club anthem “Epic” alongside Quintino. Sandro returns with another highly addictive tune to up-the-ante on his name for A-grade club fuel. Premiered by Hardwell during his Tomorrowland set and gaining the biggest sit down moment of the entire festival, Sandro deals a first-class club weapon upon Revealed, dealing in his catchy electro tendencies to score his most personal and powerful solo offering of 2013. For anyone who doubted Reveald’s hold on the peak time skyline, Sandro Silva’s payback proves ignorable.

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Tiësto’s Support of 2012 Dance (Red) Save Lives Album Campaign

Tiësto’s Support of 2012 Dance (Red) Save Lives Album Campaign Drives invaluable awareness and contribution to the global fund to fight AIDS.

Mobilising the global dance community around the AIDS fight, World AIDS Day 2012 saw electronic dance music pioneer, Tiësto, release the first DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES compilation album. Produced by Musical Freedom in collaboration with (RED) and Recreation Worldwide, the album went to #1 on the iTunes dance charts in 33 countries, and set a new precedent for EDM artists supporting the work of The Global Fund to fight AIDS.

So far, sales of the 2012 DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES album – along with a personal donation from Tiësto as part of the social media component of the campaign – have contributed $500,000 for The Global Fund; money which is used to finance programs which provide prevention, treatment, counseling, HIV testing and care services.

Dance (Red) Saves Lives 2

(Red) Brings Together The World’S Biggest DJs + Pop Artists To Release Dance (Red) Save Lives2 On iTunes November 25, 2013

Album To Kick-Off 24-Hour Global Dance Celebrations And Livestream Of Stereosonic Sydney On Vice’S Thump Across World Aids Day Weekend, November 30th & December 1st

Following the global success of the 2012 DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES music compilation - which topped the iTunes dance charts at #1 in 33 countries - (RED) together with today’s hottest dance artists, including Avicii, Baauer, Benny Benassi, Bingo Players, Calvin Harris, Dada Life, deadmau5, Major Lazer, Martin Solveig, RL Grime, Swedish House Mafia, Tiësto, Tommy Trash and many more, announce DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES2.

The ultimate soundtrack to this year’s World AIDS Day weekend celebrations, the DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES2 compilation features new and original collaborative dance tracks, plus remixes of Robin Thicke, Katy Perry, Empire of the Sun, and Far East Movement. Proceeds from the sales of DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES2  go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS.

Hardwell reveals new single ‘Dare You’

Hardwell reveals new single ‘Dare You’ feat. Matthew Koma and premieres exclusively through Shazam. Recently crowned DJ Mag Top 100 #1 Hardwell is not resting on any laurels past this undeniable career landmark. He returns alongside North American songsmith Matthew Koma, beckoning a new direction from the Dutch icon and his peak time powerhouse now found at Revealed Recordings. Premiered during the sold-out edition of Hardwell Presents Revealed at this year’s ADE with a special live appearance from Koma himself, the infamous American songwriter behind ‘Years’ and ‘Calling (Lose My Mind)’ unites with the recently crowned number one DJ in the world for a definitive vocal club anthem of mass appeal. This highly anticipated vocal record follows up from Hardwell’s scorching festival anthem ‘Never Say Goodbye’, a collaboration with leading Dutch talent Dyro and Bright Lights (aka Heather Bright), and shows a new and melodically refined direction for Hardwell’s own peak time aptitude. Interject Koma’s on-point songwriting and ‘Dare You’ marks an unsuspecting yet spectacular display of radio-friendly club fuel that is set in motion another year of domination from this new age Dutch heavyweight.