Archive for August, 2006

Traxsource – Level 2

Traxsource - Level 2The summer of the digital overhaul continues. Following DJDownload and Beatport, now Traxsource is unveiling the next version of their popular online store.

Traxsource, since its launch in 2003 catapulted itself into the
forefront of the Digital Download shopping scene with its upfront Promo
selection and stellar back catalogue offerings; now with Level 2′s
release Traxsource gets even better.

Level 2, the second version of
Traxsource brings in a new and improved user interface and an even.. Read more

Club Azuli – The 2nd Installment

Club Azuli - The 2nd InstallmentThe second installment of the Club Azuli series of CD’s has been released. This 2
CD set entitled “Future Sound of the Dance Underground” is packed with full on jams
by the likes of Steve Angello, Noir, Pete Heller, Peace Division, and more of the
usual dancefloor suspects.

Now be careful, the set comes in a mixed or unmixed
format, with the unmixed format loosing 7 of the tracks from the mixed format. See
track listings below and decide for yourself which one gets the rise more.

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DJ Mix: DJ Dan – Tribute to James Brown Recorded 1993

mixtapeCheck out this new DJ mix from DJ Dan…

Tribute to James Brown Recorded 1993

DJ Mix: Noir – BNN Radio Mix August 2006

mixtapeFresh new DJ mix from Noir…

BNN Radio Mix August 2006

Pioneer and Beatport’s Special Offer

Pioneer and Beatport's Special OfferWant to buy a CD-J? Now that simple act can get you free tunes from Beatport, thanks to a new joint promotion.

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. has announced a special promotion with Beatport, the leading premium electronic music download store, for consumers who purchase the CDJ-200, CDJ-800MK2, CDJ-1000MK3 or DJM-800 to receive a gift card for ten dollars towards purchase of music downloads from Beatport’s online music store.

In addition to the gift card, Pioneer customers and fans also will receive a free 10-song soundtrack available for download from www.beatport.com/pioneer. The special promotion extends from September 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007.

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PureNation Chicago

PureNation ChicagoThe Midwest’s answer to Ultra? A massive new electronic dance music festival hits the US.

After 10 years of throwing nightlife and lifestyle entertainment events
around the globe featuring major talent such as Armin Van Buuren, Paul
Oakenfold and BT, PureFuture has joined up with Live Nation to produce
PureNation 2006, which will take place at Charter One Pavilion in
Chicago on Sept. 2, 2006. This festival helps to mark an important
milestone for PureFuture as well as for the status of electronic music.. Read more

DJ Mix: Mike Gillenwater – Summer ’06 Mix

mixtapeCheck out this new DJ mix from Mike Gillenwater…

Summer ’06 Mix

House Legend Honored by Recording Academy

House Legend Honored by Recording Academy

The Chicago Chapter of the Recording Academy, the organization best
known for the annual Grammy Awards, honored Chicagoan Steve “Silk” Hurley for his musical
contributions with the DJ Living Legend Award for House Music.

Truly a
man of all musical seasons, Chicago-based producer, remixer, songwriter,
DJ and now four-time Grammy nominee Silk has a more than 20-year career.
Initially developing a strong reputation early on in his career as one
of Chicago’s hottest DJs, Silk was known for his signature mixing skills.. Read more

DJ Dan: Lift 2

DJ Dan: Lift 2DJ Dan has given the official word on his follow-up to last year’s

genre-defining compilation.

According to Dan’s

target=”_blank”>MySpace page, Lift will be available on

October 3rd.

No tracklisting has been officially announced as of yet,

however a quick Google search turned up the following results on

the

href=”http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/7259596/a/Lift.. Read more

Laidback Luke – August 2006 Top Ten

01) Pete Philly & Perq – Cocksure (Laidback Luke Rmx)
02) Plump DJs – Electric Disco (D. Ramirez Rmx)
03) Brisker & Magitman – Side Walk (Mashtronic Rmx)
04) Justin Timberlake – Sexy Back (Patrick Alavi Rmx)
05) Fedde Le Grand – Just Trippin’ (Instrumental)
06) Jaymo Hausewerks – Don’t Stop (Gutterpunk Rmx)
07) Kelis – Bossy (Alan Braxe Rmx)
08) Sebastien Leger ft. Gia Mellis – Hypnotized
09) Mr. Oizo – Halfanedit
10) Laidback Luke Bootleg – SexyBackRiddim

Filter Freq – August 2006 Top Ten

01) Filter Freq – Stupid Disco Love (Groove Man Remix) [Hot Muzik]
02) Felipe Avelar feat Frequency – Just A Groove (CZR Remix) [Kontrast]
03) Filter Freq & Harrison Crump – What You Say [South Ring]
04) Leon Du Star – Live Like A Phonker [Kontrast]
05) The Sound Republic – Insomnia (Bryan Jones Remix) [Control]
06) Bryan Jones – Face It (Jason Jinz Remix) [Move]
07) Coburn vs Robbie Rivera – Superstar [Juicy]
08) Fredde Le Grande – Put Your Hands Up For Detroit [CR2]
09) Filtergrinder – Play Something Smooth (Bryan Cox Remix)) [CR2]
10) Groove Man – Keep This Freq Clear [Hot Muzik]

Noir – August 2006 Top Ten

01) Noir ft. Birago – Feel Alive
02) Disciples of Sound – Perfect Motion (Ptfa’s Dex In The City)
03) Shlomi Aber – Inspiration
04) Delicious & Jan W – 3rd Floor (Bryan Dalton Rmx)
05) Morpheus – So Special (Funkagenda’s Jackin’ Da Roach)
06) Atrium – In Love With You (Paul Harris Dub)
07) Sebastien Leger ft. Gia Melish – Hypnotized
08) Ferry B & Franco De Mulero – Balearico
09) Ran Shani – Tactics
10) Angel Anx & Aleksij – It’s Brutal

Mark Knight – August 2006 Top Ten

01) Mark Knight – Susan [Toolroom Trax]
02) Martijn ten Velden – All Alone [CDR]
03) Mark Knight & D. Ramirez – Throb [Toolroom Trax]
04) Sebastian Leger – Bad Clock [Intec]
05) Sebastian Ingrosso & Steve Angello – Switch [Refune]
06) Nic Fanciulli – Lucky Heather [CDR]
07) Morillo feat P. Diddy – Dance I Said (Touchee Remix) [Subliminal]
08) Tom Neville & Gower Ramsey – Dark Disco Place [CDR]
09) The Streets – Original Pirate Material (Mark Knight Remix) [CDR]
10) Portobella – Ride (D. Ramirez Remix) [CDR]

Simon Dunmore – August 2006 Top Ten

01) Muthafunkaz & Marc Evans – I Don’t Love You
02) Muthafunkaz feat Ann Nesby – Joy
03) Jamie Lewis & Michael Watford – It’s Over
04) Mr V – Bump
05) Copyright – He Is (Sydenham & Ferrer Remix)
06) Dennis Ferrer – A Drum Machine And A Light Fixture
07) Reel People – In The Sun (Muthafunkaz Remix)
08) Afromento – Human Wave
09) Blaze feat Babara Tucker – MPL (Sergio Flores Remix)
10) DJ Oji – Estaban

Remix Magazine Interviews Bad Boy Bil

Remix Magazine Interviews Bad Boy BilDiffering from the usual style of the artist interview, Remix’s recent discussion with the artist primarily focuses on advice for aspiring DJs.

The article can be viewed at http://remixmag.com/music_business/remix_move/.