Pete Tong Turns 20

Posted on Jan 19, 2012 | 0 comments

This year, Pete Tong celebrated 20 years at Radio 1. We met him at his London studio to look back on a life dedicated to dance music – and find out just what it is that keeps him coming back for more.

Pete Tong has had a recurring nightmare for 35 years. “It’s always the same,” he says, “I’m DJing, and the record I’m playing starts running out… and I can’t find another one to put on. I’m looking everywhere and I’m panicking and then just before it runs out I wake up like this.” At this point he clenches his fists and shudders convulsively, like a man running at top speed who’s just come to the end of his invisible rope.

We’re sitting in Pete Tong’s studio space in leafy Parsons Green in south-west London. Gold and platinum records line the walls, the trophies from the three strands of Pete’s career: radio presenter, record label A&R and club DJ. Above the decks is an original print by Goldie, who Pete describes as, “Like family –I think we were brothers in another life or something.” There’s memorabilia spread out everywhere today, as Pete’s been digging through his archives for Mixmag – ancient flyers from Soul Weekenders, pictures from Ibiza in 1988 or sitting at huge archaic mixing desks at forgotten radio stations, even the framed sleeve of the antique orchestral record that Pete found years ago in New York, and which gave the name to his famous FFRR

Angular Bliss – Blissed Out 2.0 Mix!

Posted on Jan 13, 2012 | 0 comments

Angular Bliss has outdone himself again with this stellar mix of hard hitting electro, powerful energy, wobbles and vocals.  His first mix for 2012 is sure not to disappoint.  Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments below! Oh, did we mention it’s a free download as well? Enjoy! For other great DJ mixes, check out Pazzo Radio

Track listing for the mix tape.

1. Cryogenix – Be Massive (Original Mix)
2. Tommy Trash – Sex, Drugs, Rock N Roll (Original Mix)
3. Happy Violence (Special Features Remix)
4. Hirshee&nbsp
5. Soundpusher – Rush (FTampa Mix)
6. Mikkas – Syndrome (Original Mix)
7. Miles Dyson – Trackster (Original Mix)
8. Alex Kenji & Federico Scavo – Just 4 You
9. Royal Music Paris – Hit The Floor (Original Mix)
10. Chris Lake – Sundown (Original Mix)
11. Kaskade feat. Mindy Gledhill – Eyes (Extended Mix)
12. Andy Harding – Adagio Without Strings (Original_Mix)

AngularBliss Mixtape 01122012 1#01 by angularbliss

Beatport Pro – Mac OS X App

Posted on Jan 6, 2012 | 1 comment

Beatport has officially launched their Beta version of Beatport Pro, a desktop application that allows you to search, listen and purchase music. There are some really great features too such as creating multiple carts and artwork tagging.  Some other features include a super downloader, background control/key commands, previewing history and My Beatport.

Grab your free download at www.Pro.Beatport.com and see why every DJ needs to utilize this.

10 DJ Tips & Tricks from Dubspot Instructors: Shiftee, Endo, Badawi, Shadetek

Posted on Dec 8, 2011 | 3 comments

What makes a great DJ? There is no single answer to this question.  At Dubspot, we want to help you figure out and achieve what great DJing means to you.   The goal of our DJ program is to make that choice as well-informed as possible.  The journey will be extremely rewarding.  We can’t wait to take it with you!  In the meantime, here are some tips from our talented instructors to get you started.

Deadmau5 & Kaskada – I remember

Posted on Nov 26, 2011 | 0 comments

One of our favorite tracks, I remember, is still a classic in our hearts.  Enjoy the track and the music video! Thanks Deadmau5 & Kaskada!

Mariella – Lovesick (Crisis Kid Dubstep Remix)

Posted on Nov 26, 2011 | 2 comments

Tru Statement’s artist, Mariella has had her new single, “Lovesick” remixed by Crisis Kid.  This is a great dubstep remix and we hope you enjoy!  Find more about Tru Statement at www.trustatement.com

Ross Lara

Posted on Nov 26, 2011 | 1 comment

Artist/Musician: Ross Lara

Ross Lara is fast becoming one of the music industry’s most highly skilled and versatile producers. His craft is a unique mix of emotional song writing and highly intricate programming that creates productions designed to unleash the full range of emotional vibe. His production expertise has created opportunities for him to work with some of the industry’s most in-demand producers.

Ross has garnered several major label credits, including Warner Bros./Reprise Records for his remix work with Bill Hamel on Tegan and Sara’s hit single “Alligator,” Jason Derulo’s top 10 Billboard hit “In My Head,” and a lavish remix of E1 Entertainment/Koch Records Erika Jayne’s “Pretty Mess” which hit #1 on Billboard Dance Charts. He also teamed up with Hamel and legendary Drum n’ Bass DJ, AK1200, to create “Sanctuary,” an international dance radio hit that was subsequently licensed by Universal Music for the popular “Tap Tap Revenge” iPhone game and “World Rally Championship 2010.”

The Seventeenth Year

Posted on Nov 26, 2011 | 0 comments

Artist/Musician: The Seventeenth Year
Record Label: Independent
Genre: Experimental

The Seventeenth Year is an experimental group making music that sounds like a repetitive motion of space and time shaping the very fabric of our existence.  Read the interview that Pazzomag had with them!

Magic Sound Fabric

Posted on Nov 26, 2011 | 0 comments

Behind Magic Sound Fabric is Cameron Akhunaton, music composer, graphic artist, and owner of Spiralight Recordings and Ambient.us. His electronic musical journey began with multi-track recording in his native Virginia (USA). His current sound is the result of years of refining, reinventing, and exploring the abundance of electronic music tools. Akhunaton has arrived at “Chilled-out, mind expanding sound waves,” as said by Musical Starstreams.

With “Observer”, the latest release from Magic Sound Fabric, Akhunaton takes a dive inside the subconscious mind. His enlightening sojourn bridges electronic, dub, alternative and ambient music with a great deal of mysticism. Akhunaton uses tracks such as “Let it Go” and “The World is an Illusion” to capture the spirit of release from self-imposed boundaries.

Magic Sound Fabric continues to be Akhunaton’s tool for exploring authentic sound creations, musically and metaphysically. Starting with the raw, honest sound of the first MSF release, “Unfold”, Akhunaton has documented his evolution as an artist and an individual with “Uplift Drift” in 2002 and two years later, “Freedom Star”. His recent  projects include remixing for Psy-Fi and exploring possibilities for live performances.

Check him out: Official Website | Facebook

Silicium

Posted on Nov 26, 2011 | 2 comments

Artist/Musician: Silicium
Record Label: Silicium Records
Genre: Electro, Dubstep, Experimental

Silicium is an Orlando based DJ whos specialty is our favorite… Dubstep and Electro!  Andrew Sailer, aka Silicium, is know for his energetic sets and tag team sets with Killagraham, another talented dubstep DJ.  Currently Andrew is attending Full Sail University for music production.  Make sure to check out his DJ mixes and original tracks on his website.