[wp_ad_camp_2] In the time between cooking up grooves for labels such as Hotfingers, 303 Lovers, Flamingo, Toolroom and Ministry Of Sound, Richard Dinsdale plots the next step in dancefloor domination: Tanzanite Records. A joint partnership with his brother Simon, Richard is now writing a new chapter and creating his own distinctive brand. A brand where he can fine tune his A&R abilities and help develop emerging artists such as Jeremy Joshua and Alex Topspin & Dmit Kitz. With its striking blue motif and meticulous musical motive, the label also boasts…
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Hammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Jay Junior
[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…
Read MoreHammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Baron Of Techno Dave Clarke
[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…
Read MoreHammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Egyptian Pride Aly & Fila
[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…
Read MoreAndrew Bennett’s Roadtrip Pulls Floors Into The Fast Lane
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Ever felt the need to go out on a random day and explore new areas you haven’t been before? ANDREW BENNET’S ‘ROADTRIP’ gives you that positive spark you need at times. Leave the daily struggle for what it is and see the world in a new perspective. Roadtrip’s huge uplifting riff guarantees to drive any EDM crowd bonkers before dropping into some seriously hard hitting bass and drums. Roadtrip received heavy plays from Diffused Music head honcho Michael Woods who featured the track in all of his sets…
Read MoreHammarica.com COMPETITION – Win Enhanced Sessions Vol 3!
[wp_ad_camp_2] Pre-Order Ltd Edition Signed CD + Free Wristband : http://enhan.co/ES3CD) Enhanced are pleased to announce the return of the Enhanced Sessions series. Continuing with the tradition of showcasing the leading talent from the Enhanced family, Volume Three is compiled and mixed by Daniel Kandi & Estiva, not only stars of Enhanced but firmly established as leading lights of the trance genre, dominating the charts with their productions and touring the globe at the world’s finest events. A long time favourite artist for the likes of Armin van Buuren and…
Read MoreMarcus Schossow Releases One Hell Of A Track
[wp_ad_camp_2] It means “hell” in his native Swedish and Marcus Schossow’s new track ‘Helvete’ might be even hotter than Hades. His debut on Garuda Music, ‘Helvete’ will be released on December 10 and packs a multitude of progressive house beats, uplifting synths, and dirty wobbles that build towards a drop of epic proportions. [wp_ad_camp_1] Sure to raise hell on the dance floor, listeners will be amused when a cheeky sample asks, “OMG is this dubstep?” before the first wobbly breakdown. Schossow is no stranger when it comes to mixing up…
Read MoreHammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Vaski
[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),…
Read MoreTritonal & Super8 & Tab Team Up For New Release
[wp_ad_camp_2] After a successful Phase 1 of their joint North American tour, trance duos Tritonal and Super8 & Tab are ready to release the tour’s namesake–their collaboration, ‘ARC.’ Out today on Air Up There Recordings, ‘ARC’ is a dance floor ready, big-room progressive house track with trancey undertones and showcases the energy the pairs have unleashed from coast to coast this fall. [wp_ad_camp_1] “Most of the work on ‘ARC’ was done over Skype and file sharing,” says Dave Reed of Tritonal. “But when we had a several day break from the tour, Miika (Super8) and Janne…
Read MoreJOOP Guest Reviews
[wp_ad_camp_2] JOOP (NL) found a minute in his busy schedule for us this week to share the tracks that are to be found in his latest sets! ØRJAN NILSEN – COPPERFIELD (Original Mix) [ARMIND] If you take the title of this track than certainly we can speak of some magic. I think Ørjan thought exactly the same way when he finished this baby in the studio. Magic is a good word to describe the amount and consistency that Ørjan is keeping up the last few months on the release flow.…
Read MoreKatie’s Corner: Rusko Review
[wp_ad_camp_2] So I’m just sitting here cruising FaceBook when my buddy Gary The Human (performed at my birthday party, which you can find a review of in the ‘PartyRock’ section.) sent me a link to get a FREE download of the new Rusko EP “KAPOW.” (If you haven’t heard of him Rusko is a famous producer out of England.) I immediately downloaded the tracks and started grooving in my seat. [wp_ad_camp_1] There isn’t one bad track (in my opinon) on “KAPOW” although there are some that are less interesting than others. The…
Read MoreHammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Oliver Daniel
[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…
Read MoreHammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Danny Avila
[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…
Read MoreHammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: Milk & Sugar
[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…
Read MoreHammarica.com Daily DJ Interview: PROXY
[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…
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