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Volta Bureau – Mixermatosis Interview

Suneel — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:14:49 +0000

Responsible for one of the diamonds in the rough at the back end of 2011, we caught up with the cosmic disco trio that is Will Eastman, Outputmessage (Bernard Farley) and Micah Vellian (Miguel Lacsamana) – aka Volta Bureau . Not to be mistaken for screaming groupies. Oh no!

Source: Mixermatosis

Volta Bureau – Mixermatosis Interview

Louis La Roche – DANCEiSM Exclusive Interview

Suneel — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:55:43 +0000

The man, The Myth, The Legend; Louis La Roche is a powerhouse Producer. He is renowned for his French touch style EP’s and continues to amaze us. Barely 21 years of age, he has a long and successful future ahead of himself. His upcoming album to be released and many remixes to come out. Big things for Louis in 2012. So let’s get this show on the road.

Source: DANCEiSM

Interview Link: Louis La Roche – DANCEiSM Exclusive Interview

Alex Metric – Future Music In The Studio (Part 1)

Suneel — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:56:11 +0000

Louis La Roche – Digital Penetration Interview

Suneel — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:31:18 +0000

Digital Penetration – Louis La Roche Interview by louislaroche

DJ Shortee – DJ TechTools Interview

Suneel — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:19:07 +0000

Everyone has an opinion on what it takes to make it as a professional DJ. To some, the genre you play will dictate whether you have a future or not. To others, you are defined simply by the tools that you use. You may even stumble across the occasional lunatic who’s convinced it’s just hard work and giving people a good time that matters. I caught up with DJ Shortee to help answer some of these questions and get her perspective on everything from laptops to running record labels.

Let me introduce you to Shortee; DJ, Producer and Teacher. As one half of LA based Faust and Shortee, Shortee is also the co-founder of 5 Star Records, Heavy Artillery Recordings and production duo, Urban Assault. On the road the “Queen of the Scratch World” has toured alongside KRS One, Supernatural, Method Man, Craze, Q-bert, Z-Trip and The Roots and is the only female ever to produce a solo turntablist album and the first to produce a battle record. Shortee also appears with partner, Faust in Doug Pray’s documentary ‘Scratch’”. Having spent four years as a head professor at The Scratch DJ Academy co-founded by RUN DMC’s Jam Master Jay, Shortee now teaches DJ/Remix courses for the Grammy Foundation. From the crowd’s perspective, Shortee’s Dubstep, Drumstep, D & B and Electro House sets are renowned for destroying dance floors like a super-sized bag of belligerent anvils crashing through the ceiling at a sub-bass convention.

The following interview was conducted over a couple weeks as Shortee bounced around with gigs on both coasts, a video shoot for Whiskey Pete’s ‘Cut Throat’ and multiple label releases. The first lady of scratch appears to make all of this happen on approximately 27 minutes of sleep a night.

Source: DJ TechTools

Full Article: DJ Shortee – DJ TechTools Interview

ATFC – Dazzle EP

Suneel — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:47:14 +0000

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

Interview: ATFC – Dazzle

ATFC Dazzle (taken from Dazzle EP) by Defected Records

ATFC Can You Feel Me? (Part of Dazzle EP) by Defected Records

Chromeo – In The Studio With Future Music Magazine

Suneel — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:36:20 +0000

Pete Tong & Riva Starr – Future Underground

Suneel — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:01:18 +0000

In the wake of their brand new mix compilation; Future Underground, we caught up with Pete and Riva in a rare moment off the decks at this year’s Miami Winter Music Conference to talk production techniques, track selection and plans for Ibiza 2011.

Source: Defected Media

Pete Tong and Riva Starr – Future Underground Track by Track Podcast by PeteTong

David Piccioni – Video Interview

Suneel — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:27:53 +0000

Azuli is the longest running independent record label in Europe with a vintage of 21 years. Team Azuli caught up with it’s founder, David Piccioni to discuss the label’s longevity, the current house sound and keeping things real…

Source: Azuli Media

Azuli Predicts The Sound Of WMC 2010

A-Trak – Explains How Serato Works

Suneel — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:16:25 +0000

This week we talked to a bunch of people about how vinyl has managed to survive, despite the fact that, technologically speaking, the format is something of an antique. One key group that helped vinyl stay alive once the public began to abandon it in favor of the CD was DJs who would spin vinyl in clubs and on the radio. But in the last decade, while younger audiences — especially indie rock fans — have started buying new music on vinyl, those DJs have largely traded in their crates of records for digital files they play through vinyl emulation software like Scratch Live, made by the New Zealand-based company Serato.

Source: NPR

NPR News Article: A-Trak – Explains How Serato Works

Treasure Fingers – MOS Interview

Suneel — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:41:11 +0000

Ministry of Sound conducts a light, yet insightful interview tapping into the current life of the Brooklyn-based bomber Treasure Fingers as he discusses topics such as producers of the moment, life on the road, and the midas touch!

Treasure Fingers – MOS Interview

Olav Basoski – New Day

Suneel — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:08:11 +0000

Olav Basoski was last seen flying the musical flag for Defected more than a decade ago, where the scene – both musically and in business terms – was a very different place. However, after a few years of, in his own words ‘not really convincing himself’ with his musical output, Olav is well and truly back in the form that made him one of the most celebrated house producers of the last decade.

Source: Defected Media

Defected Interview: Olav Basoski – New Day

Olav Basoski – New day Preview – Out on Defected end of January! by Olav Basoski

Lone – RBMC Fireside Chat

Suneel — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:13:29 +0000

Matt Cutler alias Lone surfaced from his bedroom into wider recognition in 2008 with the release of his dream-hop debut opus ‘Lemurian’ on Nottingham’s Dealmaker. Referencing early 90s hardcore raves, Madlib inspired hip hop and tropical beaches far from the British Midlands, Lone’s musical style characteristically envisages places you could never imagine, taking the listener beyond his immediate reality. He contributed remixes for Warp’s Bibio and was picked up by Actress’ label Werk Discs for the sun-drenched ‘Ecstasy And Friends’ album. In 2010 Lone perfected a heavier rave sound with tracks such as ‘Once In A While’ and ‘Pineapple Crush’, releasing more music on Werk Discs as well as his own label, Magic Wire Recordings. While citing hardcore vibes, Lone always stays true to bleep melodies and pop harmonies. Raving without a doubt.

Source: RBMA

Play List

Lone – Cali Drought – Dealmaker
Acen – Trip II The Moon Part 2 – Production House
Lone – Sea Spray – Dealmaker Records
Lone – Interview At Honolulu – Dealmaker
Lone – Fly Fire Rainbow – Dealmaker
Lone – Arcade – Werk Discs
Bibio – All The Flowers (Lone Remix) – Warp
Lone – Karen Loves Kate – Werk Discs
Lone – Paradise Backyard Jam – Werk Discs
Kona Triangle – Shine Alight – Porter Records
Lone – Once In A While – Werk Discs
Lone – Pineapple Crush – Magic Wire
Lone – Aquamarine – Magic Wire
Lone – Rissotowe_4 – Magic Wire
Lone – Petrcane Beach Track – Magic Wire

Implicit & Suneel – Autumn 2010 FunkyHouseMusic.com Pumpkins

A-Trak – Scion Music(less) Music Conference Studio Tour

Suneel — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:55:28 +0000

Revealed! Trizzy pulls back the curtain on his Brooklyn, NY home studio and talks about the tools he uses to make hits. Check it out!

Source: Fool’s Gold

Studio Tour: A-Trak – Scion Music(less) Music Conference from Scion A/V on Vimeo.

The Sound Of Tron: Legacy

Suneel — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 19:59:16 +0000

An exclusive sound for film profile on the groundbreaking Tron:Legacy film, featuring interviews with Sound Re-Recording Mixer Gary Rizzo, Supervising Sound Editor Gwen Yates Whittle, and Sound Designer Steve Boeddeker.

230 Seconds With Nouveau Yorican

Suneel — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 19:51:27 +0000

We catch up with Laidback Luke & Gina Turner to discuss the new single ‘Chiuso’, how they work together under their Nouveau Yorican production alias, and whether they have plans for a Nouveau Yorican album next year…

Source: Defected Media

Chocolate Puma – FXpansion Interview

Suneel — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:48:14 +0000

Music software developers FXpansion are known for their excellent drum plug-in GURU. We love GURU, and we just started using its rather excellent successor GEIST. So FXpansion thought it was the right moment to sit down with us and ask us some questions.

Source: ChocolatePuma.com

Interview: Chocolate Puma – FXpansion Interview

Nouveau Yorican – Chiuso

Suneel — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:47:47 +0000

With their new project Nouveau Yorican, Gina Turner and Laidback Luke have created as close to a ‘new sound’ as you’re likely to find in modern-day house music. ‘Chiuso’ is original, frighteningly catchy and set to cause serious damage over the festive period, so we caught up with the both of them to give us the lowdown…

Source: Defected Media

Interview: Nouveau Yorican (Laidback Luke + Gina Turner)

Sammy Bananas – Pro Audio Star Studio Visit

Suneel — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:25:06 +0000

Pro Audio Star paid a visit to Mr. Bananas in his new Brooklyn, NY studio space – peep it!

Source: Fool’s Gold

Ducksauce – NPR Interview

Suneel — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:05:21 +0000

In every major dance club across Europe, DJs are spinning the new track from the producing duo Duck Sauce. It’s near the top of the charts across the continent — at No. 1 in Belgium. The radio version has just one simple lyric that doubles as the song’s title, and it’s spoken, not sung: “Barbra Streisand.”

The video for “Barbra Streisand” became a huge viral hit, and it features cameo appearances from Kanye West, Ezra Koenig, ?uestlove, Pharrell, DJ Premier and others.

Canadian DJ Alain Macklovitch, also known as A-Trak, is one half of Duck Sauce. He says the song has nothing to do with the singer. “There really is no relation nor rational reason behind the lyric and the title ‘Barbra Streisand,’” he tells Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz. “We just thought it would make people laugh.”

Source: NPR

NPR Audio Player: Ducksauce – NPR Interview

The Phantom’s Revenge – Live @ BOOM le CHOC [Video]

Suneel — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:28:09 +0000

Check out exclusive video coverage of France’s The Phantom’s Revenge rocking out live at BOOM le CHIC in Hamburg, Germany.

BOOM le CHOC LIVE feat. The Phantom’s Revenge from Malte Goy on Vimeo.

Ghosts Of Venice – Her [Solid Bump Records Interview]

Suneel — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:58:32 +0000

An interesting marketing tactic by Solid Bump Records to raise awareness of the new Ghosts of Venice release “Her”. Grace Jones, Johnny Carson, 1985 – this is an entertaining, throw-back experience.

The Indie Series Presents: A-Trak

Suneel — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:31:52 +0000

Allindstrom.com sits down with DJ A-Trak to discuss his independent label Fool’s Gold. For those that don’t know, Fool’s Gold was the home for KiD CuDi, The Cool Kids, Donnis, and a slew of other acts from different genres. In the first part of our interview, A-Trak talks about how Fool’s Gold tows the line between an indie and major label. He then goes on to explain the appeal on an independent label, and how a majors difficulty in developing artists adds to it.

Source: Allindstrom.com

Busy P – DJ Mag Interview [ADE 2010]

Suneel — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:14:08 +0000

DJ Mag TV caught up with Busy P after hosting a panel at ADE in Amsterdam 2010. Here he talks about his forthcoming releases, the Parisian nightclub scene, and what he’s up to in the DAM!

Source: DJ Mag TV

Ducksauce – Village Voice Interview

Suneel — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:08:35 +0000

When A-Trak (Alain Macklovitch) and Armand Van Helden teamed up as Duck Sauce for last year’s dance hit, “aNYway”, we were surprised, then pleased, then completely addicted. The production duo shares roots in old-school hip-hop and club-friendly, sample-based dance production, but come from entirely different worlds. To give an idea: In 1997, a fifteen-year-old A-Trak was busy winning the world DMC Championship. He would spend that year, and the rest of his teens, known as one of the youngest, most talented scratch performers to ever exist. 1997 was also the year that Armand released his Greatest Hits compilation (on infamous house label, Strictly Rhythms) and Sampleslaya–a party breakbeat album. His next single, “U Don’t Know Me”, dropped later in the year and went to the #2 spot on Billboard pop charts.

Since then, A-Trak has gone from scratch champion to Kanye’s DJ to Fool’s Gold label-founder and production guru. Armand has continued to put out hit records– most recently, 2006′s “My My My” peaked at #2 on Billboard’s dance charts, and 2007′s “I Want Your Soul” did the same. With the wave of disco revival that has been sweeping through dance music in the last few years, it was only a matter of time until these two met. The result of that meeting? The birth of Duck Sauce, creators of delightfully nonsensical and catchy club bangers. The pair’s second single–debuting a year after their first go– had quite a buzz before it even came out. This probably had something to do with the title–”Barbra Streisand”–but it also had a lot to do with the fact that the song turned out to be insanely catchy. The star-studded video–featuring Kanye, Pharrell, Questlove, and Ezra Koenig–didn’t hurt either. We caught up with the A-Trak and Armand yesterday (the day of the single’s official release) in Union Square to chat about the project.

Source: Village Voice

Ducksauce – Village Voice Interview

Grum – M Is For Music Interview

Suneel — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:18:13 +0000

Grum is an artist of widespread international press acclaim. He has a top-5 selling album in the US electronic music chart. This year alone he has completed two sell-out DJ tours of the US with a third currently taking place. UK and international summer festival appearances included Creamfields, Get Loaded… Rockness and Australia’s Parklife festival. He has taken remix commissions from Lady Gaga, Axwell, Passion Pit, Marina & The Diamonds, Goldfrapp and The Wombats plus received a request to produce a track for the next B.O.B. album. Last week he released the single ‘Through The Night’ – a brilliantly care-free song, which he coined ‘sun-kissed cosmic electro’ – and all this within a little over six months. Graeme Shepherd aka Grum shouldn’t need any introduction but with a list of credits like this an interview is necessary.

Source: M Is For Music

Grum – M Is For Music Interview

Defected In The House – Tokyo ’11

Suneel — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:31:22 +0000

Studio Apartment and Rae compile and deliver mixes of quality, depth and personal flavor. DJ Masa of Studio Apartment features brand new releases from the likes Gregor Salto, DJ Gregory and Andre Torquato Project. But Masa isn’t just about the freshest music, here he includes tracks that have become anthems in the clubs of Tokyo; Martjin Ten Velden’s ‘Cowbell’, DJ T’s ‘Dis’ and ATFC’s ‘Guru’.

Rae makes her compilation debut with the second mix. Having to whittle down a whole heap of your favourite records past and present to just 15 tracks was not an easy task for Rae, wanting to make sure what she delivered what is a true reflection of her style, and she’s got it bang on! Perfectly combining the upfront tracks smashing her dancefloors, own productions and personal favourites; anyone wanting to get the perspective on what a Rae DJ / Performance set is like should look no further. Tensnake’s ‘Coma Cat’, the Daddy’s Groove mix of Louie Vega’s ‘Diamond Life’ and Riva Starr’s smash cut up of Butch’s ‘XTC’ are all on here before ending on one of Rae’s all time classics, G Club’s ‘Guitarra G’. This is a mix displaying her diversity and eclecticism as a house DJ.

Source: Defected Media

Pre-order: Defected In The House – Tokyo ’11
Defected In The House – Tokyo ’11 – Rae Track Notes
Defected Interview: Rae

Treasure Fingers – Defected Interview

Suneel — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:56:26 +0000

For the past few years, the DJ and producer born Ashley Jones has been making it rain in the disco with innovative remixes and original tracks. Jones is far from a new jack, having racked up over a decade of international club experience and studio chops as part of the beloved drum & bass group, Evol Intent. Yet as Treasure Fingers, he’s found a way to merge his diverse influences and deep history into a signature sound, packed with intricate basslines, chopped-up, gritty synth melodies, and party-ready drum breaks.

Now, after success on A-Trak’s Fools Gold imprint, he’s about to drop his first EP on Defected, so we thought it was about time to find out a little more about the man with the midas touch…

Source: Defected Media

Treasure Fingers – Defected Interview

Tensnake – Defected Interview Exclusive

Suneel — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:01:23 +0000

If you didn’t already know who Tensnake was, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a name for new heavy metal band or magician with a weird serpentine routine. He is in fact neither of these things, but actually the super cool German producer responsible for a plethora of disco and early 90s inspired remixes and productions that people are currently sucking up like an icy cola on a summer’s day. Presently, he’s riding the wave of hysteria that surrounds his most recent production ‘Coma Cat’ a track that is leading the way to the new sound of the 90s revival which is clever, innovative and inspirational. It is currently being supported by everyone from Aeroplane and Friendly Fires to Pete Tong and Annie Mac.

Here he tells us about his background, his influences, his ultimate DJ line up, why he owes Resident Advisor a pint and why he is so excited about his new album…

Q. If you could have your own club night and five of your ultimate DJs playing, who would they be?

Well for many years, I’ve been a massive fan of Maurice Fulton. He was one of the best DJs I have ever heard in my life when he played in Hamburg two years ago. Who else? I think definitely Prins Thomas would also be on there, he’s one of the best DJs for me. I really enjoy his sets, when we play together or whenever I hear him. And, let me think about it. I think the Metro Area guys. It’s difficult just to pick your favorite! I would also like the add the ghosts of Larry Levan and DJ Harvey!

Q. Ok, let’s talk about what skills you have. Now you started off as a bedroom DJ but you did you formally study music?

No. I never did, I don’t even know how to play the piano! But I’m not into any theory of music or musical theory.

Q. So how does the process start?

When I started many years ago, I was trying to reproduce the sound I love, which was mainly the US house sound of the mid 90’s like the Strictly Rhythm stuff. I was listening carefully, the best way that you can learn stuff is listen and then try to reproduce and get to know more stuff. It depends if there is an idea for a track, floating in my head.

Q. Lets talk about Resident Advisor. The podcast you did, that was the moment that everyone noticed Tensnake. Did you think that would be so powerful for you?

No, never, of course not! I just played like everybody, I played my favorite tracks. I had an idea of how the mix should sound. It was an end of the year podcast so I wanted to make it for a new years eve party, start easy, chilled out and then end with a big clash! The feedback was amazing, it helped me get bigger and recognized.

Q. The big story right now is “Coma Cat“. Can you tell me what the inspiration was behind the track and a bit of a story about what it was?

I came back from Miami, feeling very relaxed. I just tried to capture the summer feeling. The light, relaxed and happy feeling. I also tried to put it in a mid 90’s sound. Like not too many instruments, and really simple, but really catchy without getting boring.

Q. Yeah it very much has that 90s sound. So I wanted to ask you about that. The 90s is now suddenly really cool, why do you think that is? Why now?

I think it’s because music is like fashion. It’s all coming back again because people hear a certain sound and you get excited by discovering new sounds. Then people have had enough and they want something new. People wouldn’t know what to say about the 90s sound or the fashion, it was easier to talk about the 80s. But now people are fed up with the 80s!

Q. Now, what are your key moments and musical memories from the 90s?

I started buying vinyl in the 90s. I was really into deep house and vocal house and had bought almost every Strictly Rhythm record. That was around the time I started going out, to big raves and house clubs. So it was the most important period in my life, musically wise. I just listened to a new track by Andy Butler from Hercules and Love Affair that is a perfect representation of the 90s house sound. You could hear on their last album a lot of late 80s early 90s house stuff.

Q. Ok let’s talk about the mix. It’s fresh from your studio. Tell me about the tracks, tell me everything about it.

The main idea was to come close to the feeling of the Resident Advisor mix, to capture the spirit and the vibe of it. The first is more chilled out and it’s more like playing my favorite tunes without focusing on the perfect DJ mix.

Q. Tell me about the tracks that you really love, it’s very eclectic. Only you can tell us about your feelings towards these tracks.

I think it’s the second track I’m really digging, from the guy from Wolf and Lamb, Zev ‘Don’t Break It’ (Kenny Glasgow & Jonny White Remix), it’s down tempo in a way. Each release has its own feeling, it’s a good start! Another track from the first CD there’s Carol Williams “Can’t Get Away” from the boogie disco time! I’m really happy to have that on the CD. The second is the party CD! It’s faster, I’ve tried not to stick to one vibe or feeling. There is some disco influenced stuff, a DJ Sneak track (Sneak Essentials ‘In Da Clouds’ (Da Original Dub), there is also the Heaven and Earth ‘Prescription Every Night’ track which is excellent and it ends on the uplifting Phase II ‘Reachin’ (Original Brotherhood Mix).

Q. I want to ask how you feel about pop music. I think it’s a huge influence on dance records and genres.

I totally agree! I grew up on MTV, it was a good example of how dance music, club music and pop music work together. It can be the same. Pop music is the ultimate.

Q. Is “Coma Cat” a pop record?

I would say in a way. I think it works for both. You can hear it on the radio and when you are ironing also you can have a dance to it too! That is the success of the record, it has a cross over potential.

Q. What’s ‘Reckless with your Love’ all about?

Well it was quite hard work, I really really loved the original track. I tried to do a more house remix but then I realized you can’t do it any better. So I tried to search for a genre that worked in the 90s and ended up with this break beat, Soul II Soul beat, Massive Attack or even Snap.

Q. Rumor has it, that you’re working on a new album, is that true?

Yeah that’s true, but it’s a lot of work ahead of me. Right now there are more ideas coming, it’ll be different from what I’ve done before. I’m planning on finishing it around March next year.

Q. Is there anything else you want to tell us about?

Not really. I’m basically really happy at the moment! I think the huge success of “Coma Cat” is possible because of all the people enjoying it, and buying it. I’m just really thankful!

Q. How about gigs? Where can we see you over the next few months?

The next few months? Basically everywhere! So I’ll be in London, Paris, Amsterdam. I’m really excited about going to Canada and the States in November then in December I’ll be in Australia. So I escape the winter in Hamburg!

The album ‘Tensnake In the House’ and single ‘Coma Cat’ will both be released on Defected Records on September 27th, 2010.

Interview Credits

Words: Toni Tambourine
Pictures: Dan Reid
FHMDC: Suneel
Defected Records Press

Lego – 5 Magazine’s Project Video

Suneel — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:10:42 +0000

Fitting that Rafael “Légo” Rodriguez should be the last video interview for 5 Magazine’s Anniversary Project, because he was the cover story for the first ever issue of 5 Magazine five years ago. Already one of Chicago’s most prominent DJs, his production career began in in the mid-1990s with his hit remixes of the Ralphi Rosario & Donna Blakely track “Take Me Up” and “Wanna Give It Up” featuring disco legend Linda Clifford. He later released the modern classics “El Ritmo de Verdad” and “When I’m With You”.

Filmed where it all began for him in Logan’s Square, Lego here talks about his early beginnings, the emotion that goes into a solid production and what it means to be a DJ from Chicago.

Source: 5 Magazine

Lego: “Lost in the Deep” (5 Magazine’s Anniversary Project)

Lego for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

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Lil Louis – 5 Magazine’s Project Video

Suneel — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:36:03 +0000

Lil Louis is an internationally renowned artist, producer, DJ, songwriter and author. One of the founding fathers of House Music, Louis’ “French Kiss” is the best selling dance single of all time. He has produced and written/co-written for many prominent artists including Jay-Z, Lil Kim, Babyface, Donna Summers and Louie Vega, and in the last year added “author” and “playwright” to his resumé with the release of his book A Man’s Diary and performance of the play of the same name.

In this interview, Louis talks about the origins of “French Kiss”, the thousands of bootlegs and covers of it, his future plans and more!

Source: 5 Magazine

Lil Louis for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

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Steve “Silk” Hurley – 5 Magazine’s Project Video

Suneel — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:10:55 +0000

Summing up Steve “Silk” Hurley’s career in a paragraph? Good luck! From blowing out DJ battles with turntable tricks on the Southside of Chicago to taking the helm of the dominant major label remix outfit of the 1990s ID Productions, Steve “Silk” Hurley has done it all. With Keith Nunnally in JM Silk, he topped the dance charts in the early 1980s – just in time to catch the last wave of disco and the new tidal wave of House Music. “Jack Your Body”? Did that, and it became the first House track to hit #1 in the UK. He remixed Madonna, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, CeCe Peniston, Mary J. Blige – basically, everyone that was ever in the game and needed a fix of that “Silk Hurley sound”.

In this video, Steve touches on the early days at the Loft, his four Grammy nominations and an unparalleled career.

Source: 5 Magazine

Steve “Silk” Hurley for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

House Legend Honored by Recording Academy

Rees Urban – 5 Magazine’s Project Video

Suneel — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:27:47 +0000

Born in Detroit and raised in Chicago from an early age, Rees Urban aka DJ Urban has released more than 80 original productions and remixes in styles ranging from Deep House to Acid, Techno and Ghetto. His music has appeared on Kne’Deep, Underground Construction, Dance Mania, IHR and his own imprints Bunchlox (with Karl Almaria), Public Housing and Jackin’ The Box.

In addition to the video interview, we have not one but two tracks for download from Rees showing a couple of his different production styles.

Source: 5 Magazine

MP3: DJ Urban: “Stateway Gardens” (5 Magazine’s Anniversary Project)
MP3: Rees Urban: “Rumba Lengua” (5 Magazine’s Anniversary Project)

Rees Urban for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

DJ Mix: Rees Urban – Drunk

South of Roosevelt – 5 Magazine’s Project Video

Suneel — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:29:16 +0000

Meet South of Roosevelt: a trio made up of JP, Josh and Kris. Chicago’s own are widely recognized for their production and remix skills, and have released music on Flapjack, Blueplate Global, Smooth Agent and Juiced. In this video, the SoRo guys talk about growing up in the Midwest House scene in the 1990s, some classic mixtapes and influences.

Source: 5 Magazine

South of Roosevelt: “What’s Your Story” (5 Magazine’s Anniversary Project)

South of Roosevelt for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

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James Curd – 5 Magazine’s Project Video

Suneel — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:06:23 +0000

James Curd began DJing at 15 and formed Greenskeepers in 1999 here in Chicago. As part of the critically acclaimed Greenskeepers, James has released four albums and his music has been released on Classic, OM, Farris Wheel and Aroma records. The Greenskeepers’ track “Lotion” was also possibly one of the first viral video hits of the pre-YouTube age, garnering over a million plays.

In this video, James talks about his first ever DJ gig, skateboarding in Medusas and the formation of Greenskeepers.

Source: 5 Magazine

“Mona Lisa” (Ron Carroll & James Curd Mix) (5 Magazine’s Anniversary Project)

James Curd (of the Greenskeepers) for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

Justin Long – 5 Magazine’s Project Video

Suneel — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:58:15 +0000

Justin Long has been abusing sound systems as a DJ around the world for nearly two decades. His records and remixes have been released on IHR, G-Swing and of course his own dotbleep record label. He’s also well-known for his multitude of partnerships with other producers, the latest of which is Wasted Chicago Youth (with Mazi).

In this video (shot at Chicago’s Kstarke Records), Justin talks about finding Medusa’s at the age of 14, the horrors done to Jack and what House Music might sound like in 10 years (if we don’t blow the world up first).

Source: 5 Magazine

Justin Long: “Stranger in the Silence” (5 Magazine’s Anniversary Project)

Justin Long for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

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Tensnake – In The House Interview

Suneel — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:57:17 +0000

If you don’t know who Tensnake is you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a name for new heavy metal band or magician with a weird serpentine routine. He is in fact neither of these things, but actually the super cool German producer responsible for a plethora of disco and early 90s inspired remixes and productions that people are currently sucking up like an icy cola on a summer’s day. Presently, he’s riding the wave of hysteria that surrounds his most recent production ‘Coma Cat’ a track that is leading the way to the new sound of the 90s revival which is clever, innovative and inspirational.

Here he tells us about his background, his influences, his ultimate DJ line up, why he owes Resident Advisor a pint and why he is so excited about his new album…

Source: Defected PR

Tensnake – In The House Interview

Mark Grant – 5 Magazine’s Project Video

Suneel — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:12:10 +0000

One of the greatest DJs, producers and songwriters in House Music, Mark Grant is renowned worldwide for his soulful touch on the keys and his impeccable productions. The former resident at Red Dog has released music on OM, Guidance, Ultra and of course his own Blackstone Records, as well as mixing the seminal A Taste of Cajual compilation from 1997. He was also named our 2009 Remixer of the Year!

In this interview, Mark talks about his influences as a producer, his early days in the Chicago House Music scene and the total experience of playing at Red Dog.

Source: 5 Magazine

Mark Grant ft. Russoul: “You R The 1″ (5 Magazine Remix; courtesy of Blackstone Records) (5 Magazine’s Anniversary Project)

Mark Grant for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

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Frankie Knuckles – 5 Magazine’s Project Video

Suneel — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:21:43 +0000

A wonderful interview and a wonderful track from a truly wonderful man. Ladies and gentlemen: Frankie Knuckles.

Source: 5 Magazine

Frankie Knuckles: “Chicago Theme (La Sonata di Fascia Bassa)” (5 Magazine’s Anniversary Project)

Frankie Knuckles for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

Mazi aka Audio Soul Project – 5 Magazine’s Project Video

Suneel — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:06:30 +0000

Better known under his production moniker Audio Soul Project, Mazi has written or remixed well over 200 records over the last decade and a half, with his work appear on labels such as Ovum, Dessous, Systematic and his own Fresh Meat Records (co-owned with Nathan Drew Larsen), and on compilations from Loco Dice, Darren Emerson and Ralph Lawson. He’s also known for his partnership with Chicago’s Justin Long as Wasted Chicago Youth.

In this video, Mazi talks about the influence of Spencer Kincy, the crazed nights at Medusas and his evolution as a producer in search of new sounds and inspirations.

Source: 5 Magazine

Mazi for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

320kbs – Mazi and Ron Carroll: “My Desire” (5 Magazine’s Anniversary Project)

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CZR – 5 Magazine’s Project Interview

Suneel — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:47:32 +0000

CZR has been steadily producing music since 1990 on labels such as IHR, Moody Recordings, Simple Soul and Nocturnal. Most of his tunes have such an appeal that they’ve been heavily licensed – it’s pretty rare to look up one track that didn’t appear on a half dozen comps, including DJ International, Ministry of Sound, Underground Construction and Subliminal.

In this video, CZR talks about the people that influenced him, being on top of your game skill-wise and Chicago’s better breed of DJs.

Source: 5 Magazine

CZR for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

Free Download Of The Allstars – “Time To Get High” – Produced by CZR for 5 Magazine’s Anniversary Project (Courtesy of Chi City Records)

Cajmere (Green Velvet) – 5 Magazine’s Project Interview

Suneel — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:03:44 +0000

This one is a classic, and I’m talking about the video, the track but most of all the man. Cajmere (aka Green Velvet) is one of the most forward-thinking producers in dance music, and through Cajual and Relief Records (to say nothing of his own tracks… of which you can say a lot) almost single-handedly ushered in the Second Wave of Chicago House Music in the 1990s.

Here he talks about the old days (even before Cajual and Relief, when he was dancing at the clubs) – names like Jamie Principle, COD’s and Ron Hardy – as well as the collaborators he’s working with today.

Source: http://www.5chicago.com

Cajmere (aka Green Velvet) for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

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Paul Johnson – 5 Magazine’s Project Interview

Suneel — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:46:32 +0000

If anyone tried to keep track of such things, Paul Johnson would most likely carry the title as the most prolific House Music producer in history. The admirable efforts of fans to catalog his huge library of underground EPs, edits released and unreleased and official productions on his page at discogs.com really doesn’t even scratch the surface.

In this amazing interview, Paul goes deep: from his beginnings as a teen in 1982 listening to the Hot Mix 5, scratching from Steve “Silk” Hurley and Farley Jackmaster Funk, rumors of his releases under other artists’ names in the 1990s and the cold science of making a beat.

Source: 5 Magazine

Paul Johnson for 5 Magazine from Czarina Mirani on Vimeo.

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Aaron Ross – Soul Heaven Interview

Suneel — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:05:02 +0000

Aaron Ross gets about a bit. Whether it’s hosting the Defected Radio Show, jetting off around the world for far-flung DJ appearances, or troubling the Traxsource charts with his soulful-yet-sturdy house beats, he’s never short of something to keep him occupied. On top of that – as Soul Heaven resident – he’s just been asked to mix a retrospective compilation celebrating 10 years of Soul Heaven. Happily, he managed to squeeze us into his hectic schedule for a quick chat…

Source: Defected Media

Aaron Ross – Soul Heaven Interview

Busy P – Time Out Hong Kong Interview

Suneel — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:30:39 +0000

Fifteen years ago a burgeoning electronic band from Paris asked party promoter Pedro Winter to be their manager. That band was Daft Punk and that promoter is now Busy P. Since then, Winter has started a record label (Ed Banger), launched the mega-career of D.A.N.C.Eers Justice and parted ways with Daft Punk to focus on nurturing the careers of his label artists, which now include the likes of Feadz, Sebastian, Uffie and DJ Medhi. On his way to play Volar on August 6, his third show in Hong Kong, Busy P took some time out to talk to Andrea Yu (Time Out HK) about *itties, robots and alter-egos.

Source: Time Out HK

Busy P – Time Out Hong Kong Interview

Chromeo – RBMA Radio Interview

Suneel — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:23:22 +0000

Red Bull Music Academy Radio conducts this audio-based interview with P Thugg and Dave 1 from Chromeo. The duo have been currently touring anywhere and everywhere showcasing their new album – ‘Business Casual’ – and the groundswell has swiftly followed.

High school friends P Thugg and Dave 1 have been touring the world over the last few years as purveyors of electro funk, playing stints with legends like Hall and Oates amongst others. Hailing from Montreal, their influences include US hip hop and funk and soul grooves. Chromeo have kept their audiences dancing with hit singles like ‘Bonafide Lovin’, ‘Fancy Footwork’ and ‘Tendoroni’ as well as singing along to anthems like ‘Momma’s Boy’. The band have also lent their hand to remixing for a range of artists from Lenny Kravitz to Feist to Tiga. In between albums, they have occupied their fans with mixtapes including ‘Ce Soir On Danse!’ and a special DJ Kicks compilation in 2009. Chromeo’s third album ‘Business Casual’, the follow up to 2007′s ‘Fancy Footwork’, sees the band introducing more harmonies to their sound. There is a collaboration with Solange Knowles, who lends her voice to ‘When The Night Falls’. Plus Cassius member and Phoenix producer Philippe Zdar, a longtime Chromeo collaborator, mixed the disc.

Source: RBMA Radio

Chromeo – RBMA Radio Interview

Aeroplane – TMS Interview

Suneel — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:30:50 +0000

So, about a month ago I had the chance to interview Aeroplane, it was just after the ‘break-up’ of the band and during the entire walk to the interview I spent a lot of time debating with myself whether it would be chill to bring it up. Not only that, but, I was totally late and stuff…

No jokes. After the introduction, I did this….

Source: Too Many Sebastians

Aeroplane – TMS Interview

Copyright – House Masters Interview

Suneel — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:32:43 +0000

A lot has been said about Copyright over the years, especially by us at Defected. The amiable and energetic duo have been knocking out their distinctive brand of soulful, song-based house for over a decade now, and have been doing so to an army of loyal fans. Anyone who heard hundreds of people singing ‘Wizeman’ accapella at the 10th anniversary celebrations last year will understand just how influential these boys have been, and now they’re getting the recognition they deserve.

It’s time to stop talking about them and let them speak for themselves as they discuss, their roots, the highlights in their career and what is means to be officially awarded the title of House Masters…

Source: Defected Records Media

DJ Gregory – Bali ’10 Interview

Suneel — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:57:20 +0000

DJ Gregory is atypical of your average successful DJ. For a start, he is not in it for the glory. He has a sense of humor, he approaches production in a unique way and he creates seriously good music but he does not take himself too seriously, all of this making him a super-cool character.

Tirelessly looking for new sounds and beats he travels the world in search of inspiration and it is this urge that has been particularly evident of late, returning as he did from a trip to Brazil and Angola and literally bursting with new ideas. Listen to his tracks and you can hear how much he was deeply influenced by the sound of the South American and African continents.

His travels do not stop there. Here he tells us about Bali – the Indonesian ‘Island of the Gods’ – where he will be performing again at the annual beach festival ‘Junction’. Now, Defected Records has invited him to put together a new mix that perfectly reflects what you would hear if you were actually there, dancing in the sun with the sand between your toes…and funnily enough he has managed to nail it.

Source: Defected Records Press

DJ Gregory – Bali ’10 Interview

Gramophonedzie – Beatportal Interview

Suneel — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:41:41 +0000

Belgrade’s Gramophonedzie (Marko Milicevic) first broke through in 2009 with his hit ‘Why Don’t You’, incorporating soul and swing samples into feel-good filter house that earned the support of top-tier DJs, went to #12 in the UK sales charts, and logged over a million views on YouTube.

Since then, he’s remixed DJ Sneak, Mange Le Funk, Mowgli, the Young Punx, and more, bringing to each his unique filter-house touch, and he’s kept the singles coming with ‘Street Lady’, ‘More I Get’, and more; his DJ sets, meanwhile, are helping him make the transition to Balkan superstar to global superstar.

We caught up with him in a rare moment of downtime; read on for the interview.

Source: Beatportal

Gramophonedzie – Beatportal Interview

Flight Facilities – Take Off

Suneel — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:01:03 +0000

Australian duo Flight Facilities have been causing waves and waves of buzz this year thanks to their lounge-resurrecting smash single Crave You ft. Giselle. Currently in the middle of their ‘maiden voyage’ as DJs, ITM caught up with the group’s Hugo Gruzman to get the low-down on the success of ‘Crave You’, hanging out with their heroes, writing tracks for Louis Austen and what we can expect next from Flight Facilities.

Source: ITM

Flight Facilities – Take Off

The Electro Wars – Filmmaker Stephen Vasquez Interview

Suneel — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:22:38 +0000

Can a documentary finally tell the story of the electronic music scene? Primus Luta has become a scholar of electronic sounds himself, and joins us in a guest post to examine a film that, like the music itself, is a work in progress. Electro Wars premieres in its current form in New York Friday, but you can get a first glimpse at the movie and the state of music in the Internet – whether wishful thinking might imagine the Web’s age is over or not.

Source: http://createdigitalmusic.com

The Electro Wars – Filmmaker Stephen Vasquez Interview

The Electro Wars Final Trailer from Stephen Alex Vasquez on Vimeo.

Chromeo – Fader TV @ Bonnaroo Interview

Suneel — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:32:11 +0000

Dave and Pee from Chromeo engage with Fader TV at the annual Bonnaroo festival through this impromptu interview session. The discussion revolves around the group’s inspiration, and their highly anticipated new live show currently on display wherever the group presently tours.

Osunlade – Strictly Ibiza Interview

Suneel — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:03:56 +0000

Osunlade is an intelligent, spiritually minded and classically trained musician, DJ and producer. Drawing influence from the wider sphere of world music and live instrumentation, Osunlade isn’t a created professional persona, he really is at one with his art.

African beats, jazz, soul and captivating vocals are all part of the Osunlade sound, a sound with uncommon depth for house music but one that remains focused on the dance floor.

Here he tells gives us the ‘scoop’ on his new artist album, why he is so in love the work of the contemporary surreal artist Wangechi Mutu, his grumbles on remixes and why you won’t be able to stop dancing to his new Strictly Rhythm Ibiza mix. Here’s what the legendary producer had to say first hand…

Q. It’s been a while since we last chatted, so what have good things have been occurring in the past year?

Oh, everything! I’ve just taken some time off to live and relax, working on the next album and doing this mix! It’s been quite a big production, and having a few small tours here and there.

Q. You say you’re working on your new album after ‘Rebirth’. Is this a new artist album?

Yes it is. It’s actually complete, but I’m still living with it. I’ve done about maybe 23 tracks but it’ll be about 11 or 12. It’s pretty much done, just making the final selections, tweaking mixes, sequencing the entire project. Getting art ideas and just trying to formulate a product. When I do an album I try to get a full idea completed so I can live with it and see it as a full album.

Q. Does your album have a name yet?

Yeah it’s called ‘Romantique’.

Q. Ok, will you be creating the artwork as you did last time?

Yes. It’s going to be a difficult one, I’m trying to incorporate some art of a very lovely artist. I’m in love with Wangechi Mutu she does really strong, some people say dark, collages. It’s really amazing and I like her work because it’s not your typical idea of beauty. So I’m trying to formulate a situation where I get in contact with her to use some of the images. I hear she’s quite difficult to deal with! She’s Kenya born and New York based.

Q. Now I wanted to ask you something. You did an interview recently where you said “I think the music business itself is non-existent.” I don’t know if you remember saying that. What did you mean by this? Is it because of the new digital age?

Well, as I speak now, I probably meant I grew up in the major label forum. That’s totally gone. The digital music age is definitely the way now, but I think the formula now is quite strange from the original make up of the music business. The form of music business that I know, it’s gone! It’s dead. It’s kind of a sad thing that you have so many labels popping up, it’s like they have new artists, new producers that are not really musicians, producers. No one’s really taking the role of quality assurance I guess I would say. Anyone can put a record out, or have a label, there’s no overhead, there’s no promotion outside of the digital site. The song is Top 10 because they sold 200 downloads! There’s not much structure. I think I’ve made a conscience decision to not make another house artist album. I think this is it for me, it’s time to let the new guys take over and there are some I really appreciate. This is my last one.

Q. So does that mean Osunlade is turning his back on his deep house fans?

No, I’m not going to do another artist album but I will still produce music for other artists on the label. I probably won’t do much remixing, I’ve not done many in the past 2 years. I’ve done about 2 or 3 in that period, I’m phasing out of it.

Q. I caught somewhere else that you have an opinion on remixes as well.

Yeah the one thing I dislike is how in the house music genre, everything comes with the ‘Original Mix’. The actually title of the said says ‘Original Mix’. That’s kind of discerning to me. There are so many versions of the song that the original version has to be called ‘Original Mix’. If a song is good then you don’t need a package with 7 remixes! It’s just quality versus quantity. It’s an over load of nothingness! I’m adamant about spending at least 30 hours a week searching for music whether it’s house, jazz, whatever. I’m a big supporter of dying music and finding new artists. It’s important for me to stay on top of what’s going on. I’ll spend so much time looking through electronic music and I may find maybe 3 tracks that I’ll actually use, and that’s kind of sad. Whatpeopleplay.com is my favourite site, the referencing is great, the pack shots are good, good reviews. Whereas with others sites, you spend hours and hours going through these genres and the genres are incorrect! There’s just too much.

Q. So, why do you think Osunlade and Strictly Rhythm are such a good match?

Well it goes back to quality. Strictly Rhythm is a name people associate with quality. It has a long standing catalog and it’s the new house label for people like myself, Quentin Harris, and these kinds of artists have built careers with quality music. There aren’t many other labels doing that, you hear about these artists who are coming up and getting a great buzz, then you listen to the music and it’s just 12 minutes of drum loops and that’s not a song!

Q. So let’s talk about Ibiza. You are doing the Ibiza mix for Strictly Rhythm. For you, what tracks would you say would sum up Ibiza for you? Either your own, or others.

I really like Johnny White ‘Desensitise’ which is on the first mix CD. ‘Kinky e79’ is good and I also like the new version of ‘Warning’.

Q. If you were to pick one of those tracks for the best mood, which one would it be?

I’d say ‘Kinky e79’, there’s something wrong with you if you don’t dance to that!

Q. Have you spent a lot of time on the island?

No, not really. I was there 2 years ago with Simon Dunmore and we had a great time. I’ve gone about 3 or 4 times.

Q. I would have thought that being the artist you are, you would have gone there more. It’s quite a spiritual place.

Oh yeah, I love it, I love the locals, there are a lot of hippies and I’m basically a hippy at heart so I totally understand the culture there. But I think with Ibiza you think of a club scene which is totally not my thing.

Q. Ok, did you film something there last year?

Yes I did. I filmed the video for ‘My Reflection’ with my own drummers from the band.

Q. Now I wanted to ask you about the album now. There’s a lot of your productions on there, which would you say are you most proud of?

‘Momma’s Groove’, ‘Butterfly’ I’m really proud of, the new mix of ‘Pride’ I just did, I’m really loving that one.

Q. So just tell me about the feeling of both CDs and how they flow.

Well the first one is more of deep soulful kind of thing and the second one is like a club. My idea was one preparing for the club and then one at the club. So one where you are having dinner, in a restaurant, at home or on the beach and the other is like, yeah, let’s do it!

Q. Was it difficult to select from the vast Strictly catalog?

Well what I tried to do is incorporate the newer versions of older classics or things that are upcoming. So I got to put my own remixes and new versions on there.

Q. Are there any exclusives on the album?

Yeah ‘The Pride’ is an exclusive, the ‘Hey Hey’ mix is an exclusive as well and the ‘Manoo dub’ as well.

Q. I’d now like to ask you about forthcoming project, what singles are you putting out?

Yeah I’ve got a four song EP that I’m working on, I’ve not got a title, it’s more tracky stuff than vocals. I’ve found a guy in London who is more a long the lines of South African sounds.

Q. Is that project done then?

Yeah it is, I’ve just got to work on the mastering and cover art. Cover art is almost the hardest things after the music is done. I spend a lot of time on the imagery and that it works with the song and the idea of the project. So until I get the cover art, because I like to live with it, put it on my iPod, and visualise it as a project for myself before I put it out.

Q. So what is the project called?

There’s ‘Jungle Beats’ and the other project, the guy is called At 1 and the project is called ‘Kina Mawazo’.

Q. What about European gigs? Where will we see you playing in the next few months?

I’m in Paris on the 4th of June, Switzerland on the 5th, Athens on the 6th and London on the 25th, 26th in Amsterdam at the Awakenings Festival and back in London on 27th for a Prince Tribute Party.

Q. A Prince Tribute party? Why are you playing at that?

Well Kyri from R2 and I, he’s done a few actually, we are just big Prince fans. We’ve got a pretty good vibe, and it’s not just Prince music, it’s Prince inspired. So anything that sounds like that Minneapolis sound.

Strictly Ibiza Mixed by Osunlade is out July 5th on Defected.

Interview by Tambourine – Defected Records Press.

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Tensnake – Defected Interview

Suneel — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:20:59 +0000

Fear not, Tensnake is not the nickname of a certain serpent-haired mythical monster; rather the musical alias of one Marco Niemerski, the German producer who’s been causing quite a stir of late with a particularly explosive track. The track in question is ‘Coma Cat’; a hooky, upbeat slice of disco-infused house loveliness which looks set to reach its in peak both in Ibiza and at the thousands of upcoming festivals this summer.

We caught up with its creator to get the lowdown on the track’s name, the inspiration behind it, and why he has a permanent grin on his face…

Source: Defected Records Press

Tensnake – Defected Interview

Fool’s Gold Records – The Creators Project Interview

Suneel — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:30:30 +0000

The minds behind the Creators Project migrate to Brooklyn, NY and take some time inside the Fool’s Gold headquarters to get inside the thought process of how the project began, strategies, philosophies, and artistic directions. Another quality video interview from this recent initiative…

Fool’s Gold Records – The Creators Project Interview

Boys Noize – The Creators Project Interview

Suneel — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:45:42 +0000

A few weeks Vice and Intel launched The Creators Project, a global initiative bringing together the world’s leading and most relevant innovators in music, art, film, design and architecture through a common passion for creativity and technology. Don’t miss this insightful and in-depth interview experience with the rising German legend. This is essential viewing!

Boys Noize – The Creators Project

Dirty South – Scandinavian 2010 Mini Tour Interview

Suneel — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:46:25 +0000

A 10 minutes interview with Dirty South as he breaks down his personal story with CUEPOINT.TV about his name, his upcoming releases for this summer, how he started and more!

Source: CUEPOINT.TV

Interview: Dirty South @ His Scandinavian Mini Tour. from CUEPOINT.TV on Vimeo.

Swedish House Mafia – Who Do They Respect?

Suneel — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:09:29 +0000

The whole world knows (and quite a lot of it loves) the Swedish House Mafia, but who do they love? We speak to the artists they have hand picked to support them…

Source: http://uk.soonnight.com

Swedish House Mafia – Who Do They Respect?

Laidback Luke – The Fun Is Back

Suneel — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:19:53 +0000

From his big-room house productions to the Super You&Me dress-up parties he throws around Europe, Laidback Luke is all about putting fun first. The flying Dutchman returns to Australia next month to play the inthemix 10 years main arena at We Love Sounds and Winter Sound System, following his energetic performances last year. He gets on the phone to inthemix to get enthused about round two.

Source: http://www.inthemix.com.au

Laidback Luke – The Fun Is Back