Monthly Archives: March 2010

Morgan Page – Fight For You

This is the first single off Morgan Page’s second artist album, released this February. “Believe” is already receiving accolades from the likes of  Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Above and Beyond and Dave Dresden. “Believe is very dark, but I’m not a dark person at all,” Page explains. “I just lean towards these specific chords and melodies. Melancholy with a little bit of hope.”

Chemical Brothers announce new album – ‘Further’

Intergalactic rave behemoths The Chemical Brothers have announced their studio return with the release of album ‘Further’ on June 7. Three years after dropping acclaimed ‘We are the night’, and following a touring schedule that’s blown the roofs off thousands of parties and a hole in the ozone layer, Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons are back, but not (quite) as you know them. “For a band used to dealing in psychedelics, this time round The Chemical Brothers have really pushed … Continue reading

Pioneer set to release budget CDJs

After all the furore of the 50% price hikes of a few months ago, it’s a no brainer for Pioneer to make sure they don’t just make equipment for those who can afford £2000 on a setup, thus excluding bedroom DJs and those on a tighter budget. So now Pioneer are releasing yet another budget mixer, this time the CDJ-350, alongside a budget mixer the DJM 350. The new gear boasts tools and features you might expect on higher end … Continue reading

Way Out West – Video Interview

Way Out West have been around a long time, they’re true dance music veterans. Unlike many collaborations, Nick Warren and Jody Wisternoff have kept Way Out West together whilst pursuing solo careers, releasing 4 artists albums in 16 years. The Gift is a classic tune which hit a top 15 spot in the UK singles chart in 1996. Here, Way Out West talk about the Deconstruction release of their classic. The original is available in a digital format for the … Continue reading

JES - High Glow - Out Now JES – High Glow – Out Now

JESThe much anticipated album release by JES is finally here. “High Glow” is the result of months of hard work by one of the most talented and exciting Trance Vocalists of recent times. She’s already earned two honours on Billboard’s famed Decade End Charts including the #4 Dance Airplay song of the decade. “High Glow” is her third artist album with Black Hole Recordings. JES has been the vocalist of choice for the world’s biggest dance producer, including Tiësto, Armin Van Buuren, BT, Gabriel & Dresden, among many others. However, it’s really for her own original output that puts her high above the rest of the dance world’s dancefloor sirens. Among her earliest releases is the now legendary “As The Rush Comes” by Motorcycle, which proved her song writing and composition abilities, as well as her vocal talents.

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Pete Tong & Wonderland Ibiza announce 2010 opening party

Launch features Bryan Ferry, Steve Lawler, Pete Tong, Jaymo and Andy George, and Moda. Pete Tong has announced details of Wonderland’s Ibiza events for 2010. The flagship White Island night will hold 15 parties across the summer at Eden, running from 25 June until 1 October. The launch party on 25 June will feature an exclusive performance from Roxy Music’s legendary frontman, Bryan Ferry. Joining Pete in the main room will be Ibiza stalwart, Steve Lawler, a name that is synonymous with Ibiza’s rich musical past. Steve Lawler said: “I’m … Continue reading

Croatian Sister Duo Win NextGen DJ Comp

Sister Duo MayaVanya have won the NextGen DJ competition, initiated by Pioneer DJ, Beatport and DJ Mag, and hosted on the music and social networking platform Letsmix.com. The judging panel of dance music heavy-weights consisted of DJ superstar Sebastian Ingrosso of the Swedish House Mafia, Deadmau5’s manager Dean Wilson and David Waxman, VP/GM of the US premier dance label Ultra Records. The judges were won over by the Sisters “Future Sound of Miami”, who proved their astounding ability by mixing … Continue reading