All too often, when new technologies, ideas, or equipment comes out, people are quick to criticize them with a blanket statement : “Oh, that would never work in a club!” I propose this is the wrong standard by which to judge DJ technology today. Sure, a lot of the material we write about, create, and teach on this site is based on the important craft of playing music for people to dance. But that’s exactly what it is, a craft. Or, in worst case scenarios, basically a service or a job. DJing as an art form is a whole different sphere, and as with most artforms, it’s not always appropriate for consumption by mainstream audiences.

Source: DJ TechTools

Article: Would It Work In A Club? The Wrong Litmus Test

It wouldn’t truly be summer without the annual Defected In The House Ibiza compilation; it’s what marks the beginning of the sunny season….or should that be silly season. Once again it has been lovingly compiled by Defected boss, and the original In The House resident DJ, Simon Dunmore.

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USA Vacation Mix by Light Year

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Gesaffelstein – The Lack of Hope
Benoit & Sergio – Boy Trouble (Visionquest Remix)
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After 20 years, rocking the world’s most infamous nightclubs, logging numerous hours in recordings studios around the globe, Jay-J has established himself as one one of the top, ground breaking producers in dance music.

His second studio album, Electronic Discussions, comes stocked with a variety of tracks ranging from simple, melodic downtempo journeys to straight-up, dance floor heaters. The album marks a refreshing departure for this Grammy® nominee, taking his audience on an experimental, track based journey focused on simple, melody rich themes geared for the after hours crowd.

Source: Shifted Music

News Article: Jay-J – Electronic Discussions

Edwin van Cleef – April Mix 2011 by Edwin van Cleef

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Salman – When The Sun Rises (Blue Satellite Remix)
Architecture In Helsinki – Contact High (Clock Opera Remix)
Peter Bjorn & John – Second Chance (RAC Remix) Read more

Selecting the very finest and freshest upfront tracks including our ‘Most Rated’ track of the week, paying homage the genre with the ‘For The Love of House’ and showcasing the finest DJ talent on the scene with an exclusive hour mix each week, it’s 2 hours of quality beats direct to your dial. With more than 40 countries tuning in across the world on the FM airwaves and countless more catching the show digitally and online, Defected’s In The House Radio Show is the go to destination for all things House.

Hosted by the internationally renowned Aaron Ross, there is no better place on the airwaves to get your weekly House mix. Join the House revolution right here…

Source: Defected Radio

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ATFC is many things; producer, DJ, family man and all-round nice chap. But perhaps even more impressive than his juggling of multiple personalities is his encyclopaedic knowledge of music. If he’s not educating his kids with underground disco cuts on the school run, he’ll be digging out even more obscure records with which to craft his on-point productions. Now, after a relatively quiet period of releases on Defected, he’s back with Dazzle EP – a record that’s officially so bright that there are only a handful of people who are allowed to be in the same room as it.

Source: Defected Media

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‘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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MP3: Hatiras Presents DJ DLG 03

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01- DJ_DLG_VS_ROGER_SANCHEZ_FT_GTO_-_DEEP_IN_THE_MUSIC_INTRO_EDIT -
02- DJ_DLG-STOMP_VS_FRENCH_SOLER-DEMONS_YUKSEK_RMX – DJ DLG Edit
03. Moonbottica_vs_Basement_Jaxx_vs_Shakin_That_ass_DJ_DLG-LAZOR_EDIT Read more