Archive for July, 2009
Already amassing a tsunami of hype and anticipation for his upcoming sophomore album, Ready For The Weekend, Calvin Harris is on the campaign trail, building up the record’s buzz with each passing day. He’s already hooked up collaborations with Dizzee Rascal and Katy Perry but now the latest move in the album’s lead-up is the premiere of the UK star’s next single, also titled ‘Ready For The Weekend’.
Online Link: Calvin Harris Unveils Brand New Single
Fresh new DJ mix from Shadow Dancer…
Our latest mix comes from a couple of guys who have swiftly become one of the most respected duos since peas and carrots; knocking up a number of critically acclaimed EP’s on Boys Noize Records before firmly stamping their name on the electronic music world with the hugely successful and equally imaginative ‘Golden Traxe’ LP. The influences on display throughout this mix are outrageously diverse; spanning DJ Krush to Squarepusher, via Peter Gabriel (obviously)…which is unsurprising when the mix comes in at an evening-filling 150 minutes!.. Read more
D. Ramirez is currently remixing Max Linen’s ‘The Soul Shaker’, the same track that earned him Pete Tongs ‘Essential New Tune’ on Radio 1, countless buzz/hype/coolcuts number ones and became an underground anthem.
Online Link: D.Ramirez To Remix Max Linen – The Soulshaker
Electro-house bad boy D. Ramirez shows us how he does his “thing” in the studio… Read more
After bringing you Sounds of Summer mixes from some of the most established producer / djs from around the world we’ve decided to give some seriously fresh talent a chance to show you how they do. These guys have been quietly plugging away for about a year now, knocking up re-edits and mixes that have been featured all over the blogosphere.
Online Link: Sounds of Summer 11: Youth Attack
The powerhouse that is Ministry Of Sound have always had their fingers in many different pies, whether it be as a club, a label, or as a merch-savvy super brand, and it would seem as though that ethos has rubbed off on the Ministry Of Sound boss, James Palumbo, who’s releasing his very first novel, entitled Tomas.
Online Link: Ministry Of Sound Boss Releases Novel
Exclusive tuneage for the community – enjoy!
Online Link: Frost ‘One Hundred Years (Alexander Robotnick Remix)’ + MSTRKRFT ‘Heartbreaker (Laidback Luke Remix)’
‘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.
MP3 Link: Hatiras Presents Stupid Fresh 01
Morillo returns to the Essential Mix for the first time since Radio 1′s Decade in Ibiza Party at Space in 2005. This studio mix goes from the funky to the dark and dirty. Listen out for some hot forthcoming releases from Subliminal Records!
Online Link: The Essential Mix: Erick Morillo
The latest BBC Radio 1 edition of the boys and all that is good in nu disco, indie, and funky house.
Online Link: In New DJs We Trust: Jaymo and Andy George
Todays mixtape is more soothing than a bottle of camomile on your peeling, chargrilled skin – a real trip through some obscure but ultimately beautiful noises, held together with a thread of summer vibes. It comes to you from Japan’s most famed producer; a man who is currently touring America on the back of numerous huge releases on labels like Southern Fried and Dim Mak under his new guise; whilst his past reveals a hugely succesful and eclectic musical career in his homeland. This all contributes to the most relaxing Sounds of Summer mix we’ve posted yet – so put your headphones on, reserve your space in the sun and drift away to Shinichi Osawa!.. Read more
We’ve had garage interpretations of summer, funk interpretations; and now we bring you a mix which came with the tagline “songs that I’m liking at the moment”…and strangely enough it works! Here’s a chance to get a short, sharp glimpse inside the head of the chap responsible for the best / strangest vocals heard on a track in a while; in the guise of the smooth tongued Clarence Baskerville – Brighton’s own High Rankin!
Online Link: Sounds of Summer 08 – High Rankin
Check out this new DJ mix from DJ Dan…
Check out this new DJ mix from DJ Dan…
