[wp_ad_camp_2] Where does your artist name come from? During the early to mid-80’s I went by Sir Swift. I was a Breaker, Beatboxer, Graffiti artist and DJ. But as my DJing progressed and I matured a little I realized it was time for a name change. At the time I remember digging through a dictionary, for days, and finally stumbled across Dabster: One likes to dabble/ One who is a master of their own trade. The latter seemed fitting. LOL. Around 1991 I shortened it to Dab (also means Donald Allen’s Boy) [wp_ad_camp_1] You have been…
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ITV Live The DJ Sessions Rocking The Seattle Nightlife Scene – Darran Bruce Interview
[wp_ad_camp_2] Darran Bruce has been a supporter of the Seattle nightlife scene for many years and his ITV Live Mobile Studio is getting more and more attention. So therefore, we wanted to have a chat with the man who made it all possible! For people not familiar with ITV, explain in a few lines what it is about. ITV/ITV LIVE is a broadcast/internet streaming television series that features independent artists and businesses. We have 10 different genres that we cover on ITV – Nightlife, Live Music, Sports, Fashion, Films, Comedy,…
Read MoreMassive Tiesto & Steve Aoki Collab
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Tiësto and Steve Aoki release their music video for “Tornado”, directed by PJ Richardson who has also directed “Earthquakey People” ft. Rivers Cuomo . The featured death riders include Michael Trevino from Vampire Diaries, Omar Doom also known for being one of the Bastards from Inglorious Bastards, Tiernan Cowling as T-Clone and Aoki all ride towards an electric tornado on Planet Tiësto. Tiësto & Steve Aoki’s “Tornado” Remix EP is set for release Tuesday, September 11th. The EP features remixes by Kill The Noise feat Polina, Felix Cartal…
Read MoreKate + Skrillex + Major Rage Drops = PARTYROCK
[wp_ad_camp_2] Monday Sept 3rd started like any other for me. Woke up late, rushed around to get ready and run my errands, but unlike any other day I could not be put in a bad mood. I was going to Bumbershoot and seeing M83, Two Fresh, and Skrillex for the first time. Finally I rounded up my date, all my gear, and got in my car headed towards Seattle. Unfortunately by the time I parked, and got into The Bumbershoot Music and Arts festival – M83 had already started. Still…
Read MoreLSeattle – Seattle’s Hottest Club Night 59 Weeks Straight At Max Capacity
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] It’s always a blast crashing a good party. And we, the professional Party Rockers of Hammarica.com, decided to pay a visit to LSeattle Fridays at the Pink Ultra Lounge located on the 4th floor of Pacific Place in downtown Seattle. Dubbed as ‘Seattle’s Elite Party Playground’ – it holds true to its title with 59 straight weeks at max capacity. Now we wanted to find out why! Pink Ultra Lounge is among the most exclusive places to party in our opinion. High ceilings complemented by big windows all…
Read MoreTerravita Unleashes Sik EP On Firepower Records
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] TERRAVITA have released The Power Of Fire EP, seven deliciously wicked bass-in-your-face tracks for Datsik’s FIREPOWER label. In addition, the group will join Datsik on his national FIREPOWER tour beginning October 3 in Syracuse, NY. Beginning October 3 in Syracuse, NY, TERRAVITA will join Datsik on his recently launched national FIREPOWER Tour. The dubstep trio blazes with tracks like “Well Oiled Machine,” “No Room” and “MetROIDS.” Joining TERRAVITA on “Motive Unnecessary” is Philadelphia newcomer Shannon Swain, who provides a powerful female vocal on this hard-hitting number. There are…
Read MoreBetsie Larkin & Lange Release New Anthem On Black Hole Recordings
[wp_ad_camp_2] Betsie Larkinreturns with “Obvious” – another hit-worthy single from her debut solo album, “All We Have Is Now” on the Premier imprint. This time she’s teamed up with international DJ/Producer Lange, to create an infectious blend of House and Trance over a vocal that’s sure to be stuck in your head for weeks to come. [wp_ad_camp_1] Never settling for formulaic vocal trance, Betsie continues to push boundaries. Breaking onto the EDM scene in 2008 with the instant hit “Made of Love” with Ferry Corsten, Betsie has since had an…
Read MoreBorgore’s Bakery Tour – Tasty Stuff?
[wp_ad_camp_2] BORGORE is gearing up for BORGORE’S BAKERY TOUR, a North American fall trek launching September 21 in Aspen, CO. Pre-sale tickets are available via http://borgore.wantickets.com/. Check out the tour trailer here: http://youtu.be/XcjPx7apg7o. [wp_ad_camp_1] The 25-date tour will bring the “bad boy of bass” and his oven fresh tunes to nightclubs and major music festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada including stops at Pacha in NYC, Lizard Lounge in Dallas, Revolution in Fort Lauderdale and theFreaknight Festival in Seattle, rounding out at the Voodoo Music + Art Experience festival in New Orleans Halloween weekend. Says Borgore about the tour, “…because bitches love cake.” In conjunction with BORGORE’S BAKERY TOUR, the Israeli beatmaker will make new songs available. “I’m releasing an EP more for…
Read MoreHow Does He Mix Without Headphones? JOOP Exclusive Interview
[wp_ad_camp_2] You recently stormed the scene with your new release ‘Just One Night’ which was on top of the charts for several weeks and supported by Armin Van Buuren, Dash Berlin, W&W and Leon Bolier. It came with a slightly different sound than what people were used to from you and used a mixture of trance elements blended with house and even some electro/dubstep like sounds. Is this a sound we can also expect for future releases? First of all thank you for having me! I was very happy when…
Read MoreHammarica.com Chats With Andrea Bertolini
[wp_ad_camp_2] He co-founded Btwisted Records and has remixed artists like John Acquaviva, Warren Clarke feat. Michelle Weeks, Syndicate of Law feat. D-Train, David Amo & Julio Navas, Mauro Picotto, Les Schmitz, Maurizio Gubellini, Dhany from Benassi Bros, Topazz, Weekend Heroes and many more. And he appeared on international labels such as : Pacha Rec. – Definitive Rec. – Fresco Rec. – Iboga Rec. – Echoes Rec – Toca45 Rec. – Tribal Vision – Ultra and Armada. Therefore, Hammarica.com is delighted to have had a quick chat with Andrea Bertolini! Who has been your…
Read MoreRenaat Vandepapeliere – Exclusive Interview With Co-founder Of Legendary Label R&S Records
[wp_ad_camp_2] You are known as the co-founder of of R&S Records together with your partner Sabine Maes. It is known as one of the longest running labels in dance music history. How did you manage to keep the label relevant through all these years? Very easy: each day a siesta, just following my heart, dreams and passion + being prepared to work extremely hard – And being prepared to lose a lot too 🙂 Having said that I took a little sabbatical from the industry too from 2000 till 2006, just…
Read MoreAfrojack & Joe Brunning – Let Me See You Nasty (Sharkoffs Mashup)
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Sharkoffs. A new kid on the music block, hailing from Miami, Florida. A fresh artist with a very distinctive and recognizable image, as he wears a space helmet at all times. Only 18 years of age, Sharkoffs already played alongside superstar Steve Aoki and landed a new residency which sees him perform on stage next to A-listers such as Avicii, Diplo, Skrillex and then some, including a gig at Ultra Music Festival 2013. Definitely not something that happens to just anybody. And he only just started. Next to his…
Read MoreWhat Would He Steal From Deadmau5? Q&A With Jake Shanahan
[wp_ad_camp_2] You have a few new releases coming out. We heard a rumour one of those will be on Armada? Tell us a bit more about that. Your heard correct! I have a few major releases coming up towards the end of this year. I have a two track EP with DaftBeatz, an absolute genius in the studio coming out on Armada Music. [wp_ad_camp_1] What’s the word on the street for new Jake Shanahan remixes? As of right now I am doing crazy amounts of remixes. I am doing an…
Read MoreTritonians Unite! Tritonal’s ‘Piercing The Quiet Remixed’ Set For Release
[wp_ad_camp_2] Mark it on your calendars: September 3rd, 2012. That’s when Tritonal’s ‘Piercing The Quiet: Remixed’ album will finally see the light of day, a date ‘Tritonians’ around the globe have eagerly been awaiting since ‘Piercing The Quiet’ was released in May 2011 and the remixes startedcreeping into the duo’s sets. A double-disc delight packed with 14 remixes by some of the biggest names in trance and progressive and 10 club mixes by Tritonal themselves, ‘Piercing The Quiet: Remixed’ is sure to give fans of the beloved originals an album…
Read MoreDarin Epsilon’s Perspectives Digital Vol 4 Out Now
[wp_ad_camp_2] After the massive success of the first three editions of Perspectives Digital, the 4th edition in the series is out now. Once again, expect only the best that progressive house has to offer. [wp_ad_camp_1] Tracklisting: 01. Alessandro Diga – End of This Road (Original Mix) 02. Ian O’Donovan – Forever Untold (Estroe Remix) 03. Darin Epsilon & Tom Sela – Metamorph (Deepfunk’s 5AM Mix) 04. DAVI – Labyrinth (Beat Factory Remix) 05. Ian O’Donovan – Forever Untold (Original Mix) 06. Kastis Torrau & Arnas D – Atlantic (Original Mix)…
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