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German Duo Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier are releasing a new DJ comp
2007-09-18 17:37:00 Top Get Physical producers Booka Shade are the unlikely choice for the latest volume in the ‘DJ Kicks’ series, are Booka Shade DJs? Well, not really. But that little fact doesn’t phase !K7, who in the past have invited such non-DJs as Trüby Trio, Erlend Øye and Annie behind the decks for their ‘DJ Kicks’ ... More About: German , Comp , Labels , Artists , Alter
Henrik Schwarz release ?Live? on !k7 records, recorded live in Tokio, Manch
2007-09-18 14:06:00 2006 was a great year for Henrik Schwarz the Berlin-based producer and remixer. His DJ- Kicks mix on !K7, confirmed his growing reputation internationally as one of Germany?s most respected digital performers, bringing his lifelong love of jazz and soul to the forefront of the deep house scene. And now he is poised to impress ... More About: Labels , Artists , Live , Release , Records
Chilean microhouse producer Ricardo Villalobos mixes ?Fabric 36?
2007-09-17 16:26:00 In the pipeline for years, the on again / off again Ricardo Villalobos‘ entry in the Fabric mix series finally arrives with a twist: Fabric 36 is a mix of fifteen new Villalobos productions. More About: Mixes , Labels , Artists
LCD Soundsystem?s James Murphy and Pat Mahoney have compiled the latest ins
2007-09-17 11:45:00 James Murphy and Pat Mahone y delve deep into their New York roots for FABRICLIVE 36, a hot sweaty blend of seminal disco, deep rare grooves and edgy tech-infused funk from influential artists such as Donald Byrd & 125th St, Chic, Lenny Williams, Junior Byron and Love of Life Orchestra. More About: Labels , Artists , James
Richie Hawtin presents a special remastered double cd pack of ?Concept 1?
2007-09-16 14:38:00 Richie Hawtin’s 1996 minimal series “Concept 1” gets a re-release this month backed by a second CD of Thomas Brinkmann remixes. They will be reissued in a limited edition 2CD set, remastered by Stefan Betke from Scape. More About: Presents , Double , Artists , Special
Apogee Electronics introduces ?Duet?, a new FireWire audio interface design
2007-09-16 11:14:00 Duet is a portable audio interface that features the amazing sound quality that made Apogee Electronics famous. With control functions built directly into Apple?s Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand software, Duet empowers you to create professional recordings effortlessly. More About: Hardware , Design , Technology , Audio
Layo & Bushwacka! return with their first mix for Global Underground ?GU33:
2007-09-15 11:13:00 Layo & Bushwacka! present their first GU mix. They define it as a lesson in dance music which features treasure trove of classic, lost gems, and defining moments in the evolution of house and techno. More About: Labels , Artists , Global , Return , Underground
Apple introduces ?Logic Express 8? featuring the power of Logic Pro 8, over
2007-09-15 10:52:00 Logic Express 8 makes it easier than ever to translate musical inspiration into professional recordings. A redesigned interface and a range of powerful, easy-to-use features put sophisticated tools at your fingertips. More About: Software , Technology , Power , Apple , Logic
British house DJ Sasha has launched his own record label ?Emfire?
2007-08-29 22:44:00 British house DJ Sasha has launched his own record label as an outlet for his own exclusive productions. Emfire is the result of a collaborative effort with his studio friends Charlie May, Duncan Forbes and Barry Jamieson aka COMA, a pseudonym that also is the name of the first release. ?It?s been exciting getting back in ... More About: House , Labels , Artists , British
Swayzak return with new album ?Some Other Country?
2007-08-29 22:33:00 Swayzak are their old selves again! James Taylor?s fatherhood sabatical is over, David ?Brun? Brown ... More About: Country , Artists , Return , Album , Some
Yamaha proudly unveil brand new and visually stunning performance instrumen
2007-08-29 22:17:00 Conceived by leading Japanese media artist Toshio Iwai in 2001 and following five years of intensive development. The TENORI-ON has been showcased ad refined at major music events and media art festivals; Sonar (Spain), Futuresonic (U.K), Ars Electronica (Austria), SIGGRAPH (U.S), Art Futura (Spain) and more, as well as being road tested by cutting edge ... More About: Technology , Performance , Gadgets , Equipment , Stunning
Ableton introduces Live 6 LE
2007-08-29 21:53:00 Of the dozens of music-production software titles currently available, Ableton Live is unique. With its roots in live performance, it presents the user with a fluid, flexible interface that often makes it feel more musical instrument than recording studio. Still, version 5 excelled at both performance and recording, with comprehensive MIDI/audio editing and mixing built ... More About: Software , Technology
Pioneer announced their latest DJ mixer, the ?DJM-700?
2007-08-29 21:38:00 Delivering breathtaking scope for creativity, consummate clarity and a world first in terms of its Effect Frequency Filter, the new DJM-700 is dramatically different. The 4-channel mixer inherits the sound quality of the DJM-800 and DJM-1000, it also includes some key features including MIDI connectivity, 49 assignables, cutting edge digital effects and a filter on ... More About: Technology , Equipment , Pioneer , Mixer , Mixe
?Amsterdam Dance Event 2007? line-up, venues and dates announced
2007-08-24 19:18:00 Organised by Buma Cultuur, The Amsterdam Dance Event is the worlds biggest club festival with over 600 DJs and acts in 40 of Amsterdam?s finest venues, DJ cafés, record stores, lounges and art galleries. Now in its twelfth year, the ADE has grown into a business conference that attracts 1900 key professionals and a club ... More About: Events , Dates , Clubbing
EQ Recordings release ?Balance 012? mixed by Lee Burridge
2007-08-24 19:01:00 EQ Recordings continue onwards and upwards with their cult-like Balance Series in an ever evolving manner bringing you the next instalment mixed by the wandering minstrel of dance music; Lee Burridge. Revered the world over for his eclectic track selection and seamless skills, it’s a genuinely difficult task to pinpoint Lee’s ’sound’ - although according ... More About: Labels , Artists , Release , Mixed
Digweed returns with the eagerly anticipated third volume in his critically
2007-07-30 13:07:00 Transitions Vol.3 finds John delivering a peak-time reflection of his current sound, ?Musically speaking, I?ve been shifting through the gears over the series,? he says. ?And we?re now approaching top speed. This mix still represents an immediate snapshot of my favourite tunes and producers, but it?s also about that specific energy you get at 3 ... More About: Labels , Artists , Turn , Crit , Volume
A community driven approach to music composing : Renoise 1.8 is out now!
2007-07-30 12:59:00 Renoise has a unique bottom-up approach to music making. With its vertical timeline and streamlined interface, Renoise lets you have direct control over the composition. The community is strongly involved in the development of Renoise. Many features can be traced back to suggestions on the forum. The result is a powerful and reliable music ... More About: Software , Music , Technology , Community , Reno
Global Underground release another addition to the legendary ?Afterhours? s
2007-07-30 12:38:00 Global Underground continue to carve out a unique niche in dance music with the Afterhours series, built and designed for those afterclub moments when you have had enough of 130bpm club beats but don?t want to fall asleep to generic sunset beats. The last release sold out in the first week and had to be ... More About: Labels , Release , Round
Digidesign presents Structure A.I.R. Virtual Instrument
2007-07-24 17:52:00 With its incredible musical playability and rock-solid performance and reliability, Structure? is destined to become the core instrument in our music and post-production projects. More About: Presents , Artists , Virtual , Instrument , Virt
Audioriver 2007: More Than Just Audio
2007-07-22 13:17:00 Audioriver Festival won?t just be showcasing the best upfront electronic music has to offer, but it will also pay homage to other forms of art. During last year?s edition, a special cinema was set up in which the works of students from the world renowned film school in Lodz were screened. Audioriver 2007 was from ... More About: Events , Audio , Film , Dior
The Orb mix the fourth addition of the ?Art Of Chill? series on Platipus Re
2007-07-22 09:54:00 The Orb virtually invented the electronic genre known as ambient house, resurrecting slower, more soulful rhythms and providing a soundtrack for early-morning ravers once the clubs closed their doors. Now they invite you to sample their “Art Of Chill ”, a 2 CD set that welcomes aficionados of downtempo, and encompasses the influential records both old ... More About: Series , Labels , Artists , The O
Modeselektor to release their second album, ?Happy Birthday!? on BPitch Con
2007-07-19 17:36:00 Modeselektor will be releasing their second album, Happy Birthday ! on BPitch Control on September 11, 2007. After playing tons of shows from Sydney to Iceland last year, Modeselektor’s Gernot and Szary holed up in their mobile airstream caravan recording studio in order to give birth to this new album. The record is once again ... More About: Labels , Artists , Release
Soma Recs. release a new album titled ?Soma Coma?
2007-07-19 17:20:00 Glasgow?s Soma Records are generally known for their futuristic techno and underground house. But that?s not the full story, as their latest compilation, ?Soma Coma? ? out now ? demonstrates. More About: Labels , Release , Album , Lease , Ease
Extrema Outdoor 2007 Festival - Sold Out!!
2007-07-08 15:18:00 Extrema Outdoor 2007 is back on, and it’s like a big dance music glove hitting your face with a knockout blow…Extrema has announced the full line-up for this year’s event, to be held 21st July in Eindhoven. Eight different areas will be available for the lucky punters headed to the festival. Lucky bastards. More About: Events , Artists , Festival , Door
Damian Lazarus and DJ T. man the decks for the second installment of ?Monza
2007-07-08 15:04:00 Get Physical presents the second instalment of their Monza Ibiza Club mix series, a double CD mixed by Damian Lazarus and DJ T. More About: Labels , Artists , Azar , Econ
Tony Thomas to launch a new label and clubnight..
2007-07-08 14:47:00 7th July 2007 sees Tony Thomas launch a new Cubic Records night to showcase the talents of new and established label artists, and what better place to start than at one of the South East’s best party venues, the legendary Loft in Maidstone, Kent, UK. More About: Labels , Artists , Clubbing , Launch
Kompakt is set to release the 8th volume on the ?Total? series
2007-07-08 14:20:00 It?s this time again for another installment of Kompakt?s yearly resume. ‘Total ‘ is said to be the label?s most well known and anticipated annual release. The 8th eidition is a special priced 2CD album featuring over 2.5 hours of music surrounded by the classic artwork in green. More About: Series , Labels , Artists , Release
Version 4 of Propellerhead Reason is now ready for beta testing
2007-07-04 09:59:00 Reason has reached the next level. Stronger, swifter and smoother to work with, Reason 4 will alter the way you create your music. Reason’s new devices and features will not only inspire you to produce great tracks, they will provide you with new ways of doing so. More About: Software , Technology , Beta , Testing , Reason
Daft Punk to headline Lollapalooza 2007
2007-07-04 09:34:00 Lollapalooza serves up 130 bands including Pearl Jam, Daft Punk , Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Iggy and the Stooges, Muse, Modest Mouse, Interpol, Satellite Party, and 120 more line up for Lollapalooza. Bands converge on nine stages in Chicago?s Grant Park. Tickets are now officially on sale for Lollapalooza 2007 , August 3-5 in Chicago?s ... More About: Events , Artists
Native Instruments presents ?Artist Collection? T-Shirts
More articles from this author:2007-07-04 08:59:00 Native Instruments presents the brand new “Artist Collection” T-Shirts . Inspired by the vibrant music scene of Berlin, each of the four designs represent a different musical genre. The limited edition of exclusive T-Shirts have been designed by Berlin-based illustrator Mig75, who has previously worked for skateboard and lifestyle publications as well as various record and ... More About: Clothing , Presents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |




