INTERVIEWS – Page 10

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Jay Junior

November 29, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] Some people just have music running through their veins from their birth on. One of those people is taking the scene by storm under the name of Jay Junior. With over fourteen years of music experience Jay has started a brand new career in 2010 when a friend introduced him to the world of DJs and dance music. As Je’freak he started off as a percussionist who accompanied other artists with his rhythms and sounds, but soon the DJ booth became more attractive and within no time he had…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Baron Of Techno Dave Clarke

November 27, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] Dave Clarke enjoys a successful DJ career that spans more than two decades. BBC legend John Peel famously dubbed him the Baron Of Techno. Clarke is known as an innovator. Someone who always stays true to his sound with a relentless technique behind the decks. His mix albums World Service are legendary and so is his ‘Red’ trilogy of EP’s. Known for his strong opinions, we are honored to have him for an exclusive interview at Hammarica.com! When you look into the techno section of Beatport nowadays, the records…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Egyptian Pride Aly & Fila

November 26, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] “Shivers”, “hairs on the back of your neck”, “hands in the air”, “reaching for the lasers”, “losing your mind” and “rushing to the music” are just some of the effects described by their fans when listening to Egyptian World Top 20 duo Aly & Fila in full flow on the dance floor. [wp_ad_camp_1] 2012 saw Aly & Fila play Armin Van Buuren’s Annual ASOT 550 event for the 6th Year in a row, Aly & Fila is the only act besides Armin van Buuren and Markus Schulz to play…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Vaski

November 20, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] He is Vaski. He loves making music. 22 years old and lives in Minneapolis, MN. Likes to longboard and loiter outside of gas stations with shady looking people (his friends). What is your background and where do you come from? I grew up in a suburb of minneapolis, MN. I lived a pretty normal life through high school, except I listened to tons of electronic music which was uncommon at the time. [wp_ad_camp_1] Name 3 key elements a good dubstep track should have. Huge drum sounds (especially the snare),…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: ARMIN VAN BUUREN – The World’s Number One

November 13, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

DJ Armin Van Buuren Interview Hammarica PR Electronic Dance Music News

[wp_ad_camp_2] Armin Van Buuren has been one of the most successful people in the dance music industry til date. As a producer he has sold millions of records. As an entrepreneur he is a partner in Armada Music. And as a DJ he recently won the DJ Mag number one DJ award for the fifth time. So we are delighted to have him for an interview. [wp_ad_camp_1] You were the number 1 DJ for 4 years. Then David Guetta took over for one year.. And now you are the number…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Oliver Daniel

November 8, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

Oliver Daniel DJ Interview Hammarica PR Electronic Dance Music News

[wp_ad_camp_2] Oliver Daniel is a new face in the scene. He is the force behind Allthingstrance.com and the creator of the newly released The Uplifting Trance Production Guide. This comprehensive guide leads aspiring trance producers on the way to the top. Recently Oliver got covered on Beatsmedia, Usa Trance Movement, iVibes, DJ News, EDM Update and many more. So therefore, we wanted to know a bit more about his background and his drive. What attracts you specifically into trance as opposed house or dubstep? The Emotional aspect: Trance can make…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Danny Avila

November 7, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] At only the age of 17, Danny Avila has become one of the hottest acts in the world of EDM. From winning the ‘Best Newcomer DJ’ at the prestigious 2011 Vicious Music Awards at just 16, through an incredible 2012 Ibiza season that caught the attention of everyone including Tiësto and dance bible DJ Mag where he became the youngest ever Covermount CD artist, to the announcement of his residency as the youngest ever prime-time DJ on US broadcasting behemoth SiriusXM, Avila is the name on everyone’s lips – and…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Milk & Sugar

November 7, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] Milk & Sugar aka Mike „Milk“ Kronenberger & Steven „Sugar“ Harding became the most famous German DJ/Producer act with their house classics “Let The Sun Shine” and “Love Is In The Air”. But they have never been more successful than now. “Hey (Nah Neh Nah)” rocketed in the Top-10 charts in 10 countries and received gold status in Germany, Austria and Switzerland! What do you consider to be your biggest break that launched your DJ career? Steven: We’ve been both deejaying since the mid 90’s and had a couple of different…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: PROXY

November 5, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

[wp_ad_camp_2] From the ashes of the Soviet empire, from the flames of history, rises PROXY. Post 9/11 rave vibes cloaked in Muscovite angst. A line drawn in smoking rubble along the border dividing East and West, Stüssy and Spetsnaz. 1997. The Year of Tar and Horses. The Prodigy plays Red Square in Moscow. Hundreds of thousands of people attend the show, but only one is truly changed. By the crushing sound. By people absolutely losing their shit to synths and sustained aggression. The experience causes PROXY to question the quality and purpose…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Kristina Childs

November 2, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

Kristina Childs DJ Interview Hammarica PR Electronic Dance Music News

[wp_ad_camp_2] Techno, as one of the backbones of dance music, has always been more of an underground style in the total landscape of EDM genres. What attracts you in the genre and what drives you to continue to push the bar? Do I push the bar? Haha… I guess I never saw myself that way. Well let me start by saying there are a lot of types of techno I really don’t like, but what draws me to techno specifically is it’s energy. I’ve always tended toward the darker sides…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Dirtyphonics

November 1, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

Dirtyphonics DJ Interview Hammarica PR Electronic Dance Music News

[wp_ad_camp_2] On “Irreverence”, their forthcoming debut full-length for Dim Mak Records, the French electronic dance music quartet pens a new playbook for the genre. Merging heavy bass music, drum n’ bass, dubstep, and electro with grimy club energy, the group—Charly, Thomas, Pho, and Pitchin—can’t be pinned down. However, these pioneers wouldn’t have it any other way. Give a warm welcome to Dirtyphonics on Hammarica.com! [wp_ad_camp_1] If you look at your list of productions you have done so far. Which of those stands out the most to you and why? They’re…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Knightrider Travis Baron

October 31, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

Travis Baron DJ Interview Hammarica PR Electronic Dance Music News

[wp_ad_camp_2] Travis Baron is one of the most familiar faces in the Seattle techno scene. He is a DJ, promoter and recently launched his label KR Recordings together with partner in beats James Grindle. Hammarica.com caught up with him to talk about all things techno. [wp_ad_camp_1] You have been a techno DJ for over a decade. What is your strongest attraction to the genre as opposed to other EDM styles? I love all kinds of electronic dance music but techno (the 4 to the floor warehouse banger style) was really…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Miss Nine On ITV Live!

October 29, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

Miss Nine Hammarica PR Electronic Dance Music News

[wp_ad_camp_2] With her distinctly eclectic taste in music ranging from energetic dance grooves with plenty of vocals, to a deeper, more progressive sound, she moves bodies and rocks dance floors wherever she goes [wp_ad_camp_1] Born in Germany as Kristin Schrot, Miss Nine at the age of 16 was on track to become, not a famous DJ or producer, but a fashion model. Having secured a contract with the Industry renowned Elite Model Management, it gave her the courage and determination to move further into the spotlight. She later on would…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Andrew Bennett

October 28, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

Andrew Bennett DJ Interview Hammarica PR Electronic Dance Music News

[wp_ad_camp_2] He has been around for a while, and was initially discovered by Armin Van Buuren. Nowadays he releases banger after banger on labels such as Diffused Music, Pinkstar and Spinnin Records. Please welcome Andrew Bennett as featurted artist in Hammarica.com’s series of daily DJ interviews! [wp_ad_camp_1] Your big break came in 2004 when a chance encounter with Armin Van Buuren & Markus Schulz led to the release of your track Ocean Drive on the Armada Music record label. How did you experience that instant success as a young producer?…

Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Techno Giants Pig & Dan

October 26, 2012October 5, 2014 EDM Songs Team

Pig And Dan DJ Interview Hammarica PR Electronic Dance Music News

[wp_ad_camp_2] Constantly touring and making widely popular techno tracks, it was high time to invite Cocoon Recordings artists Pig & Dan for Hammarica.com’s series of daily DJ interviews! You have a lot of success in the Beatport charts. Other than making good music, what do you think is the secret behind that? [wp_ad_camp_1] There’s no secret, we have have no idea if a track is going to do well. In fact often it’s the ones that we believe wont that do best. We just experiment and try to do our…