Archive for May, 2009

Defected Newsletter #008

Defected Newsletter #008Get caught up with the world’s leading house music label…

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Tiga – Tiga! Tiga! Tiga!

Tiga - Tiga! Tiga! Tiga!Old school techno DJ, earnest ’80s dance throwback or calculated electro-pop construct ‘ just who exactly is the man they call Tiga? 3D’s Tristan Burke goes straight to the artist who gleefully refuses to be pigeonholed.

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Who Are The Oldest DJs Still In The Game?

Who Are The Oldest DJs Still In The Game?There’s no denying it; the art of clubbing is inherently a game for young men (or women). If you plan on continuing your clubbing career way past the age of 30, then you could learn a thing or two from these aging giants.

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365MAG Interview: Ashley Beedle

365MAG Interview: Ashley BeedleAs most of you already know King Britt and Ashley Beedle recently dropped the Southport Weekender Volume 9 in which each of them contributed a disc of mixed tunes. 365MAG reached out to them for comment on the album and were able to reach British house music DJ with reggae influences, X-Press 2 member, and living legend Ashley Beedle. He was more than willing to provide some insight on the album. Check it out.

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Lifelike & Kris Menace Fall Out

Lifelike & Kris Menace Fall OutNothing gets tongues wagging better than a good old fashioned cat fight, and the latest to emerge comes courtesy of French producer Lifelike and his ‘ now ex, clearly ‘ studio partner, Germany’s Kris Menace. Having collaborated on the 2005 electro house hit Discopolis, Lifelike has posted a scathing blog entry calling out Menace for using a sample he claimed to have earmarked for his own album.

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Hatiras Presents Olivier Giacomotto

Hatiras Presents Olivier Giacomotto‘Hatiras Presents’ is the weekly radio show presented by Hatiras. Each episode features a new 60 minute mix from many of the planet’s finest DJs. Feel free to download the show here every week. And don’t forget – support the music by purchasing downloads from Beatport, iTunes, etc.

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Interview: Germany’s Eddie Thoneick

Interview: Germany's Eddie ThoneickAs one of Germany’s biggest house music producers, Eddie Thoneick has seemingly done it all. Last year, Thoneick launched his own label Tonik Rcrdngs and the label’s newest release ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ is quickly becoming a 2009 house anthem thanks to the memorable vocals of Michael Feiner (who sang on Axwell’s 2001 hit ‘Together’). But remarkably for a producer who has caused such a fuss in the house world, he still yet to commit full time to his passion and spends three days a week pulling people’s teeth out as a dentist… Read more

Exclusive Review: Wolfgang Gartner – Push & Rise

Exclusive Review: Wolfgang Gartner - Push & RiseArtist: Wolfgang Gartner
Title: Push & Rise
Label: Kindergarten
Format: Digital
Release Date: April 14, 2009
Audio Sample: Listen

With the digital download sites being flooded lately by a surprisingly amount of very talented producers, it becomes increasingly difficult to measure which ones are truly raising the bar beyond the rest. Besides crafting sonically pristine synth patches and writing catchy or intelligent hooks, one of the biggest barometers for quality is, in this reviewers’ opinion, range.

There are so few producers out there that consistently put out wildly different styles of quality house music, that whenever one does, they almost immediately capture our attention. Eric Prydz and Deadmau5 are two examples, and it is fair to say that recent sensation Wolfgang Gartner is equally deserving of that respect… Read more