If you weren’t around in the early 90’s it doesn’t matter… I’m pretty sure every house music lover across the globe has a special place in his or her heart for Degrees Of Motion. Well folks, Degrees Of Motion are back from a 12-year break, this time on Cayenne Recordings, the label with more funk than an eternity with James Brown!
Brand new 2007 remixes come from Smax & Gold who turn in an electro-funk tinged hot stepper and Mischa Daniels who progs it out a touch but keeps it funky. Haji & Emanuel’s epic 2006 remix is also included as it still sounds fresh and does the dancefloor damage every time. Hell there is even dubs-a-plenty.
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iO Music continues their assault on 2007 with yet more stunning house music for your ears and for your feet. Following some, well, bloody excellent releases including Eyerer & Chopsticks Make My Day (Haunting) feat Zdar from Cassius (currently enjoying massive radio support cos it’s that good) Oliver Klein’s uber bleepy Re-Kraft, remixes of Warehouse classic Tricky Disco’ and many more, here’s the latest gem to drop from one of the hottest UK purveyors of that damn fine euro house sound currently doing the rounds.
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If 2006 was the year that Sander van Doorn started making waves on the international dance scene, 2007 is going to be the year he nails it. In just three short years, this golden child with his ‘boy next door’ looks from Eindhoven, Holland has had the world literally at his feet. 2006 was a phenomenal year for Sander; a year that saw him accomplish things only dreams are made of with appearances for Radio 1 live from Ibiza, remixing (unofficially) band of the decade The Artic Monkeys When the Sun Goes Down and entering the world famous DJ Mag Top 100 at an impressive no.32, Sander now drops the excellent By Any Demand feat. Mc Pryme onto leading UK dance imprint Nebula Music.
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September 10 2007 sees the release of ‘Damage’, the eagerly-anticipated third album from million-selling Bristol trio Kosheen. ‘Damage’ is the band’s biggest and most beautiful record to date, referencing both the electronica of the UK platinum debut ‘Resist’ and the creativity and darkness of Top 10 sophomore release, ‘Kokopelli’.
The Kosheen sound has always been about integrating electronica with great song structures, and, locked down in the studio recording ‘Damage’, the band has created a subtly futuristic soundtrack for the 21st century. From the spacious titular track itself to the pop-driven forthcoming single ‘Overkill’ (about, says Sian, “personal or political frustration”); from the early 80s synth-stabbed ‘Chances’ to the epic hum of ‘Under Fire’, hefty beats jostle with acidic bleeps, Morricone guitars, plangent synths and haunting piano. Look out, too, for the rather swaggering majesty of closing track, ‘Your Life,’ which, says Markee, “grew from its opening chords – it stinks of flava!”
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Following his tribute to the beat-down sound of Detroit - ‘Paris Beatdown EP’ - LaNoiraude is back on Parisian labelDialect Recordings with his first full length album ‘Safari Through Unusual Layers’.
Parisian DJ and composer, Arnaud Malherbe AKA LaNoiraude began producing in 1999, when he bought his first sampler. Released in 2001, His first maxi ‘Love Linge’ (Missive) was well received by both the press and public. More releases ensued on Missive, Battle, Initial Cuts and Dialect recordings, gaining support from DJs and producers including Laurent Garnier, M.A.N.D.Y, Joe Claussel, Âme, Dixon, Idjut Boys, Rainer Trüby, Rob Mello, Daniel Bell and Quentin Harris.
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Since 2001, secretsundaze has been at the forefront of the UK underground scene and set the standard for Sunday daytime parties. They were one of the first UK promoters to book international acts including Steve Bug, Luciano, Guido Schneider, Matthias Tanzmann and Dan Ghenacia, as well as hosting more established artists including Carl Craig and Ricardo Villalobos - booking them into (sometimes illegal) venues, not usually the norm for such events.
Six years since its inception and after hosting summer parties in London, one-off specials in Ibiza, parties at Sonar (Barcelona) and Snowbombing (Austria), hosting tents at various UK festivals, winning ‘Best Club’ awards in Mixmag and Time Out (UK) - as well as being immortalized in a song (Ali Love’s ‘Secret Sunday Lover’ on Columbia records) - secretsundaze releases its first compilation: ’secretsundaze Volume 1′ mixed by its residents and promoters Giles Smith and James Priestley.
‘Secretsundaze Volume 1′ represents the sound of the party since the start, with both mixes encompassing a musical selection that will not only take you back but also bring you forward: from dub to disco (Italo style), ‘proper’ house classics, straight-up rave, to the best in current underground house music.. Take a trip.
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Breakbeat gurus Aquasky AKA Bournemouth-based production trio Dave Wallace, Brent Newitt and Keiron Bailey drop their first single in over 12 months and not ones to do things by halves, they’ve roped in leading Florida MC Acafool on vocals to provide us with what could potentially be THE summer anthem of 2007, the booty-tastic ‘Have A Good Time’ that forms the second 12” to be released from Passenger Records forthcoming mix album ‘This Way Up’, featuring 14 brand new and un-released tracks commissioned especially for this album and to be drum n bass legend Friction’s debut in the world of breakbeat!
Aquasky first made their name as one of the most prolific production duos in the world of drum n bass. Their work throughout the 90s on labels such as Moving Shadow, R&S and Polydor helped shaped the sound of jazzy, atmospheric drum n bass. Having first got into the sound of ‘nu-skool’ breaks in the late 90s with seminal releases on Botchit & Scarper, the trio decided to fully get involved and single headedly spear-headed the ‘bassline’ breaks sound (i.e. tear-out drum n bass sounding like it is played at 33 RPM) the trio have since gone onto conquer this scene and through their productions, LPs and label: Passenger Records. Having been nominated for no less than 7 awards at this years Breakspoll Awards, both Aquasky and Passenger Records are truly at the forefront of this scene.
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Two exclusive dates: Tuesday 18th & 25th Sep
Following Carl Cox’s massive King Of Clubs season at Space, the party doesn’t stop there. Carl will be handing over the reigns to the legendary Danny Tenaglia for two exclusive nights on the 18th and 25th September. Danny will also be joining Carl and Yousef on July 24th – the second night of the season, following this Tuesday’s storming first night.
* Watch this space for very special guests, to be announced shortly *
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Underwater Records is proud to present the second instalment of their solo series with the prodigious Yousef. This 2 CD album is set for release on the 22nd October 2007 and is a one-take studio mix of a 3 hour set that is a true reflection of Yousef’s diverse talents.
Yousef is a name synonymous with slick, jackin’ sleazy beats, edged with an aggressive boundless technical ability. However, Yousef shows how he now crafts a 3 hour set… how his musical direction has grown. “I wanted to show my musical spectrum, enjoying and including deep house, electronica, techno, rave and all stops in between with a sprinkling of vocals and my own productions” says Yousef. It is a lot more electronic than past compilations, with less funk and more drive, more depth and musical content while maintaining a raw energy that you can only really achieve with a live set.
The first thing that impresses is Yousef’s track selection. Many have been chosen because they have been big for him this year. Among his tested tracks are beauties from DK7, Trentemoller, Layo & Bushwacka and Mathew Dekay. They are all part of Yousef’s sets at Space this summer and with his perfect programming, he has been setting dancefloors ablaze.
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The Top 100 DJs poll is on course for another record breaking year. Two weeks in since voting started and we’re on target to eclipse last year’s staggering vote count of 217,000, as DJs around the world campaign for YOUR vital vote. Remember, this is the only real dance music poll that matters because it is voted for by YOU - the people on the dancefloor; the people that matter most.
While most people play fair and we have no problem with DJs canvassing for your votes, we’ve been staggered by the lengths some will go to in a desperate bid to gain a coveted spot in the Top 100 poll. But be warned - we always catch cheats. Already this year we’ve disqualified a few poll wannabes whom we may well ‘name and shame’ once voting is over.
Others have simply engaged in comical canvassing, which has had us in stitches. And we’ll be highlighting the funniest campaigns in DJmag soon.
With just under a month to go before voting closes on Tuesday 25th September, we’re on the edge of our seats to see what the Top 100 DJs throws up over the coming weeks. There’s never a dull moment!
If you haven’t yet voted, log onto djmag.com now and vote for your Top 5 DJs - those jocks who have truly rocked your world over the past 12 months, be it at a club, festival or your front room! Vote wisely as the shape of the Top 100 DJs Poll 2007 lies in your hands.
The Top 100 DJs Winners Party, one Wednesday 24th October, is shaping up to be our biggest event yet. More details to follow soon. All you need to do right now is book the following day off work!
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M.Y.N.C. Project are legendary for their four-decks/ two-mixer shows and innumerable effects units… fusing together their very different styles, tastes and supreme technical ability to produce a truly unique style where they take DJing beyond simply playing other people’s music.
For their new Sessions album Mark Brown and Nick Corelli have decided to go against the grain and deliver 2 individual mixes… “People won’t expect individual mixes but it’s great to throw in surprises from time to time.” says Nick. Mark says “We did it this way because we wanted to showcase our favourite music as individuals. We actually have very different tastes and it’s a fresh approach as people are used to us always doing the 4 deck 2 mixer thing.”
This 2 disc album gives Mark and Nick the unique opportunity to present what they each feel is essential listening. Featuring tracks from the likes of Kurd Maverick, Pryda, Magik Johnson and Dirty South.
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Rising UK star, Matt Samuels returns with a choice three-tracker from his rapidly expanding arsenal of quality productions. If you’ve been checking his studio antics recently you’ll have picked up a remix of Jon Gurd & Rob Mooney - Mac Love (Matt Samuels Rmx) on BassForBreakfast Records, and Justin Xara - La Discotheque (Matt Samuels Rmx) on Deeper Substance Records, and of course his rather large Depeche Mode ‘Enjoy The Silence’ remix that is getting support from some of the world’s biggest DJs. He’s currently back into the studio working on new tunes, and has just done a remix of a track by A’n'R (“I Don’t Care” for CR2). Then there’s a Remix of the new Rhythm Code track called “Get Up” for DSR. Look out for a single with Andrea Britton too.
On remix duty is the most excellent Joshua Collins, who is surely one of the most exciting artists to emerge from Chicago in recent years? Joshua Collins has become one of the most solid and enticing producers in the U.S., offering a consistent flow of releases that range from tech-house and house to techno. An extensive musical background and years of training in piano and cello have given Joshua a strong platform to excel as a
producer, remix artist and DJ. Now with more than 100 releases, his tastes and interest in music have been continuously expanding and growing, and we can only anticipate what enticing and prevailing new things Joshua Collins will unleash to take us, and the rest of the world by storm. If you like his remixes here, look out for a new project coming out on Urban Torque, called LILO. There’s also a remix for Peter Corvaia which is
coming out on Circle Music, and a remix for Onionz which is coming out on ‘Hardplace Records’.
Plastic Music announces the arrival of QOC-Recordings onto it’s label management roster with the debut release from label boss and big time Dutch DJ/Producer Joyce Mercedes. The Golden Stars EP is a powerful progressive statement, full of uplifting energy & joyous melodies, and awash with both tribal & trance influences.
For those who have yet to be be acquainted with Joyce Mercedes, she lives in Amsterdam, reached number 109 in the DJMag Top 100 in 2006, DJs across many continents every month, is rated as one of the best female progressive house DJs in the world. Joyce has shared stages with the likes of Sasha, Anthony Pappa, James Holden, Paul van Dyk, Chris Fortier and Derrick May, and has progressive house in the most pure form in her blood.
Her DJ style is funky, techy, soulful, tribal, trancey, and psychedelic, and having received her Audio Engineering degree in 2004 at the School of Audio Engineering (SAE) in Amsterdam, and studied further on the more specialized course in Electronic Music Production, she has now begun to produce her own music.
Joyce is now launching her own label, QOC-Recordings, to release her debut EP, ‘Golden Stars’, and will be introducing other new and promising artists through the label in due course.
On October 23, legendary NYC underground house label Nervous Records will release Oscar G’s new CD/DVD project entitled Nervous Nitelife: Space Miami. Recorded live at Space Miami and complete with all the attendant sound effects (crowd noise, special effects), Nervous Nitelife: Space Miami brings both the music and the vibe straight into your living room.
As one half of influential Miami DJ / production team MURK, Oscar G. has been an instrumental force in shaping the landscape for today’s international dance music scene. Now in his seventh year as resident DJ at Miami’s renowned Club Space, Oscar G. is the master of ceremonies for the hottest house music parties on the planet. His regular ten-hour marathon sets have become the stuff of legends, and it has become perhaps the most influential residency in North America. Indeed, in 2003 Oscar was voted America’s Best Resident DJ by DJ Times magazine and Club Systems International. Oscar once again took home the award for Best Resident DJ at the 2007 Club World Awards.
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Hiddenform is a Melbourne, Australia, based label that after one vinyl release and one mix CD, has stood out in a crowded marketplace by supplying music with a hidden subtext. In 2006 they released Hiddenform001, mixed by Danny Bonnici and Luke Chable, to great critical acclaim, making it into the end of year Top 10 Compilations charts. Label boss, Dimitri Frost has now moved Hiddenform’s management to Stomp/EQ, and they’ll be looking after the manufacturing and distribution of the label moving forward.
Danny Bonnici is one third of Australian breakbeat powerhouse Nubreed, and the mastermind behind numerous solo productions. His work with Nubreed extends to reworking Crystal Method, Scritti Politti, Apex, Tiesto and Junkie XL.
Danny’s recent collaborations have included works with Andy Page on the tech house and breaks hybrid “AB/DP EP” on EQ Grey, and with Melbourne lad Dan Mangan – ‘F**K Dude’ on Dave Seaman’s Audiotherapy Sping/Summer 07 Sampler. Break Da House garnered the attention of Global Underground, prompting Hiddenform to snap up this genre bending house bomb that boasts just about every one of Danny’s production tricks and techniques.
On the flip are two intelligent broken bombs that for the Breaks and IDM enthusiasts. Not many so called ‘glitched out’ tracks can lay claim to having any glitch-a-bility factor at all; Freejacked sets things straight. Not content, Danny re-addresses Freejacked giving it a melodic focus, and delivers Freeride.
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