Eddie Halliwell is the closest version to a new ‘superstar’ DJ we have in the UK since the halcyon days of Oakey laying down the law on the terrace of Cream or since Sasha was hailed Son Of God by a leading dance music publication. Whether it’s presenting his hugely successful show on Radio 1, running the unfeasibly popular Fire it Up events, representing (and then capturing) the essence of the White Isle for his Cream Ibiza residency and compilation series or simply traversing the globe playing at some of the biggest parties on the planet, one things for sure there’s no stopping this lad from Wigan.
Eddie started DJing at the age of 15 and after a few years honing his ability landed residencies at two of the biggest club nights in the UK; Goodgreef and Gatecrasher. Touring extensively around the world, Halliwell became famed for his sets at the legendary Cream Amnesia and Judgement Sundays in Ibiza. Now also running his own exciting and forward thinking events under the Fire It Up banner which has now become a successful clubbing brand in its own right.
This is the long awaited debut compilation from Eddie under his own Fire It Up banner. What can we expect? Well this CD is a twenty-one track excursion featuring all of the latest upfront and banging electronic tunes that have been ‘firing’ Eddie’s DJ sets, put together in a way that will undoubtedly catapult you into that summer party mood. Spanning house to techno before building into a driving trance crescendo this will be a compilation for Eddie fans everywhere!
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Godskitchen has been a forerunner of the UK’s club scene since it’s inception in the mid 90s. To make a change from their usual foray into big room tunes and anthems, here they deliver Godskitchen Underground for New State Music, a collection of seriously upfront new tunes that are currently making waves on all the right dancefloors.
Spread over two discs, Godskitchen Underground takes you on a journey through the current cutting-edge sounds that are working it in clubland. Mixed by GK residents Paul Thomas and Mark Eteson, this compilation touches on the deeper sides of electro, house, trance and techno.
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Pioneering label and latest member of our Ministry of Sound family, Global Underground return to host their second party this year with non other than Chicago legend Felix Da Housecat!
The two-time Grammy-nominated, groundbreaking DJ that is Felix Da Housecat is taking to the helm for Global Underground’s 1st DJ lead compilation of the year, being launched here at the club on the 10th May. With a deep minimal techno mix on CD1 featuring magic from Josh Wink, Sasha, Alex Bau, and Dubfire, and a funk tinged disco homage on CD2 featuring Quando Quando, John Dahlback, Kris menace and Felix himself, Global Underground firmly re-establish themselves as the world’s undisputed pioneers and leader of Electronic music.
We’re surely in for something very special then as the Detroit born, Chicago inspired artist takes to our very own Box room decks, no doubt capturing some of that hot Milano spirit! But for all the new direction and inspirations, no one can forget the 2001 album that thrust Felix Da Housecat fully into the mainstream. ‘Kittenz and thee Glitz’ turned dance music on its side, catching the attention of journalists and artists alike and saw him heralded by Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone and Spin as one of the most creative artists of his day.
Now he’s going to be here amongst us and we at Ministry of Sound are more than excited! With sets and productions that are always bursting with personality, the launch of this Global Underground compilation will no doubt capture some of the same spirit that makes Felix Da Housecat such a unique artist.
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01 (01) ANOTHER LOVE MAC PROJECT
02 (02) SHOW ME BE ROBIN S VS S ANGELLO
03 (05) NEED YOU TONIGHT SW14
04 (NE) ALRIGHT 08 JAMES DOMAN
05 (09) TOCA’S MIRACLE 2008 FRAGMA
06 (NE) GETTING READY K KLASS
07 (03) SPEED UP FUNKERMAN
08 (17) THE STORM JERRY ROPERO
09 (23) IN MY ARMS KYLIE
10 (10) BRUISED WATER CHICANE V NATASHA
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Primal Scream, Hercules and Love Affair, Reverend and the Makers, Erol Alkan, Radio 1’s Annie Mac are amongst the amazing line up that’s set to put Leeds back on the music map, this May, with the launch of Wax:On Live Dance Festival.
Taking place against a rolling green countryside backdrop, deep in the Yorkshire Dales, the one day music event will boast a synergy between the old and new of the dance and party scene. Consisting of six mighty music arenas, to cater for every music taste, and fresh from the massive success of it’s monthly club residency in Leeds, Waxon:Live creator Dan Blackledge comments: “Due to the success of the Waxon club night, an all day/night live version seemed the next step. With so many larger festivals moving down to London, I felt it was the perfect moment to give the people of Leeds and the North a current music event, with a plethora of different artist styles… and Wax:On Live was born.”
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“i-Panik”, the debut album from Skylark, AKA International DJ Nic Fanciulli and Andy Chatterley, has been bubbling under for the last few months as a digital only release on Beatport on Saved Records. Now, with a slew of top remixes carved out to contribute to the album, NRK Music, in conjunction with Saved, are proud to announce the full release of “i-Panik” along with a companion remix disc.
Skylark have built up a more than solid musical repertoire over the years, mostly as remixers, with artists such as Tiefschwarz, Deep Dish, Paul Woolford, Rulers Of The Deep, Kylie Minogue and Steve Lawler receiving the Skylark treatment to full effect. “i-Panik” sees Skylark lay down their own original production roots, and have crafted out an excellent 11 track album, exploring dancefloor and home listening excursions in deep techno, ambient and housier cuts. The pair have been working together for almost 10 years and their credentials are impressive. Last year they were nominated for a Grammy (yes that’s right – A GRAMMY!) under their Buick Project moniker, for their remix of Tiefschwarz’s ‘Damage’ collaboration with Tracy Thorn and together have released over 20 remixes and original productions.
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You are involved in the International Music Summit that is being held in Ibiza in May, tell us about it?
PETE TONG: Yes, I am a partner in a very exciting new venture to bring back a focus to the electronic music industry in probably the most obvious and ideal location in the world. Ibiza is really where the music industry looks for influence due to the length of the season, the incredible talent that passes through from the genre, and the hundreds of thousands of partygoers who come for dance music. We feel the industry has changed, is changing by the day, and we want to bring back a focus and a back to business ethos to what we do. The electronic industry is very unique, it’s very global, and it needs to install a new vision and ethos going forward to strengthen the genre and its image.
Why did you feel the need to be involved in a conference like this?
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With less than a month to go until the first ever Liverpool Sound City music festival takes to the stage, festival organisers have today announced the unsigned acts who will share the company of acclaimed artists such as Reverend and the Makers, Hercules and Love Affair and many more.
This is arguably one of the most exciting elements of the four day and night event taking place between 27 and 30 May in the Capital of Culture. Over 100 unsigned bands and solo artists will descend upon the city from as far as the United States, Japan and even Australia, in the hope of impressing the many music label executives attending the festival and conference.
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Robbie Rivera is back!. This time doing what he does best - creating hit-packed artist album of pounding sexy house. Only his latest album is bigger & better than ever.
Appropriately titled “Star Quality” this is double-disc 10 brand new signature stormers which Robbie had been testing, re-editing and fine-tuning over the past 12 months.
Already going down a storm on Beatport & iTunes and Juno it includes the fantastic ‘Aye Aye Aye’ and the eponymous ‘Star Quality.’ Both have become well known on dance floors across the globe marking him out as one the most consistent of the house producer A-list.
Cream of the crop the sexy sun-soaked grooves of ‘Back to Zero’ featuring the beautiful vocals of Denise Rivera. Currently being rinsed by the likes of Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, AVB and David Guetta this track is already on the summer soundtrack red carpet.
It’s has been snapped for inclusion on the forthcoming albums from Gatecrasher, Pure Pacha and Cream Ibiza mixed by PVD. Meanwhile crowds at the recent prolific WMC Ultra Festival were enthusiastically heard singing and shouting along to it. Fans can also look forward to future remixes by ATFC, Funkagenda, Richard Coleman, Tocadisco and Brian Cross. Click to hear it on Tiesto’s Radio Show
The second big hitter ‘Move Move’ will be released as a single in June. It’s already appeared in the Buzz Chart and has will be included in David Guetta’s ‘F*ck Me I’m Famous’ and ‘Juicy Ibiza 2008′ summer compilations. Remixes will be provided by John Aquaviva, D.O.N.S., & Alex Gaudino.
Disc 2 includes reworks of the tracks including collaborations. The energy-filled ‘In Too Deep’ heard in recent Axwell & Bob Sinclair DJ sets includes the voice of Laura Vane (’One Eye Shut’). Fresh workings of ‘Aye Aye Aye’ with C&C Music Factory and ‘Move Move’ by Rooster & Peralta are also album highlights.
Living six months of the year in Miami and the other half in Barcelona ensures all Robbie’s work contains strong inspirations from either side of the pond. Topping it up with some creativity as he DJs around the world means, and injecting some of that latin passion means he really is one dance music’s superstars!
Robbie Rivera : Juicy Ibiza Returns to Amnesia Sundays
Ibiza goers who want to hear Robbie perform the tunes in person then they can catch him in Ibiza this summer as his global party Juicy Ibiza returns to Amnesia, featuring the phatest house DJs for 2008 the party for a third season.
Known to present huge house names in a sexy cosmopolitan vibe and with its reputation as on of the biggest Miami WMC parties, Juicy Ibiza has become a top Balearic clubbing destination.
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After going down a storm at KDF in Ibiza last year and shaking El Divino to its rafters, we are proud to welcome Howard Donald to his Kissdafunk Leeds debut.
Howard’s early career as a DJ was interrupted when he was asked to join Take That. Throughout that time he’s always played when his schedules has allowed. But over the 12 months he’s been able to take this a stage further and is now DJing all over the world.
Make sure you don’t miss out and get ready to Kissdafunk on Friday 30th May.
Kissdafunk stalwarts the Rob Tissera, The Trophy Twins and Luke Pompey make up the main room cast.
Matt Cooper, Gareth Oldrieve and Lewis Keykay take hold of proceedings in room Two.
This is not a ticket only event but advance tickets can be purchased from Kissdafunk.com
Those travelling to Ibiza this year will also be able to catch Howard. He’ll be playing of Kissdafunk at Judgement Sunday, Eden on 24th August.
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In five years of service samurai.fm has grown to become established as one of the most respected and trusted guides to global contemporary music. Through hosting exclusive shows from artists, labels and organisations at the cutting edge of their field, it has become the destination for discerning music fans from around the world.
To celebrate five years of forward thinking broadcasting, samurai.fm will be hosting a series of exciting events in London and Manchester as well as the station’s spiritual home of Tokyo during May, showcasing samurai.fm residents alongside some of our favourite artists.
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Taken from the album (Not For Sale) by Ireland’s No.1 DJ/Producer and Radio Host – MR. Spring – the Not For Rent EP contains 4 tracks of highly original multi-flavoured music that give a nod to styles present, past, and as yet undiscovered. MR. Spring is a master of production, which is evident as the tracks here encompass shades of House, Downtempo, Leftfield Electronica, Funk, and Disco. This is an EP for those people for whom variety is the spice of life, and are of an eclectic persuasion.
When you check out the tracks you’ll immediately be transported into the wonderfully wild weird world of MR. Spring, or if you’re feeling really bold you might want to call him up…
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On Saturday 10th May the Sven Vath show rolls into town on the London leg of his ‘Sound of the 8th Season’ world tour, celebrating a glorious season of nonsense on the White Isle last year and looking forward to more this summer.
Sven is one of those DJs whose presence creates a huge amount of anticipation, and by the time he takes to the decks the crowd are always ready to explode. Minimal is not a word that you would associate with the Cocoon boss – his techno runs at full power with all guns blazing. Dark melodies slice through thundering basslines, as you get sucked into the all encompassing sound of Cocoon.
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When heavyweight Trance innovators Goodgreef decided to release a massive double mix of Future Trance exclusively on iTunes, who better to ask than GG residents Adam Sheridan & Tylor Leigh.
Having DJ-ed at Goodgreef since the tender age of 15, Adam rapidly found fame with his three deck mixing, genre crossing sound and impeccable production talent. The last few months have seen the beautifully crafted Supernova released on Adam’s own imprint Soundstage Music which features in the mix. Also Included are tracks by Chris Liebing Puckelbop and an amazing AS Dub Edit of Cosmic Gate’s Body of Conflict, Sheridan’s mix truly represents the passion and vision which has always infused his music.
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Tiësto’s fourth studio album Elements Of Life was released in April 07 to widespread critical acclaim and was supported by a sell out 10,000 capacity UK launch party at Alexandra Palace in London and similar events for 6,000+ in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Eire. Each event saw Tiësto performing solo for the duration with guest vocalists, taking the crowd through a choreographed DJ set. Featuring the four key elements of life utilising cutting edge video, lighting, pyrotechnics and staging created one of the first ever, true DJ concerts.
This concept has been touring around the globe taking in 26 major (stadium) shows in 21 countries where Tiësto has performed to some 300,000+ fans (and still counting) making him the biggest DJ on the planet without a shadow of a doubt! The album itself has gone onto sell 55,000+ units in the UK and another 10,000+ units in Eire.
To celebrate one year on, Tiësto lands with the Elements Of Life Remixed album, a 12 track collection including eight new and exclusive remixes of tracks taken from the original album featuring the likes of Cosmic Gate, Mat Zo and First State alongside an already classic remix of Dance4life by Fonzerelli, Dirty South’s awesome retake of In The Dark plus the previously digital only remix of Break My Fall by Richard Durrand. Also included is the unreleased bonus track No More Heroes featuring Blue Man Group making this album and absolute must for Tiësto fans the world over.
Tiësto facts:
• First DJ to sell out two nights solo at Brixton Academy
• First DJ to sell out a 25,000 capacity solo stadium gig two nights in a row
• First DJ to play a live set to accompany the opening ceremony at the Olympic Games
• 7 million + MySpace profile views
• Elements Of Life nominated for a Grammy for Best Electronic Album
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