Fresh new DJ mix from Dave Cortex…

Dave Cortex Presents – Episode 002 w/ guest Swanky Tunes

Legendary house music label Strictly Rhythm will continue its 20th anniversary celebrations into 2010 with a double disc compilation. The release will see a variety of contemporary producers remixing classic hits from the imprint’s catalogue. On tap are both mainstream and underground producers such as Michel Cleis, Bob Sinclar, ATFC, Jesse Rose, Henrik Schwarz and many more. Classic hits getting the treatment, meanwhile, include “Higher State of Consciousness,” “I Get Lifted” and the inimitable “I Like to Move It.”.. Read more

It’s the day after his birthday, and Danny Howells is reflective. ‘I had a relatively sensible one’ getting closer to forty there’s less cause for celebration and it’s time to slow down as well.’ It seems slowing down in Danny’s case is still living life at a fast pace. Danny spent his birthday weekend playing a set at his own Dig Deeper party, which in his words, was ‘a nice and relaxed Sunday afternoon party.’ Though he always plays with that cheeky smile on his face, he admits that all the travel and late night gigs do get a little tiresome after doing them for so long. While he is thankful that he’s had the opportunity to see the world through his music (he calls himself ‘privileged’), he says it is getting to that time that he’d like to be slowing down… Read more

Fresh new DJ mix from The Young Punx…

Live DJ Set @ Subliminal Sessions – Pacha, Ibiza (Aug 2009)

Jaymo and Andy kick off the five hour INDJs extravaganza with their very own awards show for 2009! There’s Jakwob and Nick Catchdubs on the phone and all the biggest tracks of the year!

Online Link: Jaymo & Andy George – 2009 Awards

Throughout 2009 Beatport has brought you a string of epic remix contests, including tracks from the best of the underground and mainstream producers around the globe. To end 2009, they are proud to partner with Strictly Rhythm to celebrate the labels 20th anniversary and offer aspiring producers the chance to remix Armand Van Helden’s House classic ‘Witch Doktor’.

Online Link: Beatport Presents The Strictly Rhythm Remix Contest

Whilst the bulk of the Bang Gang crew remains at large across the globe ‘ with club heavy Beni bouncing over to Paris with boutique imprint KItsune, Dangerous Dan and Double Nolan solidifying their Ksubi fashion empire, and Ajax just being a certified ‘dance legend’ (if you say so, ‘jax) ‘ BG stalwarts Jaime Doom and Gus Da Hoodrat have stayed on home turf, setting up the prospering in-house imprint Bang Gang 12 Inches, the collective’s vinyl-only line that’s quickly become the crown jewel of the Bang Gang stable… Read more