http://www.rhythmism.com en Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:07:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rhythmism.com/images/forum_2009/misc/rss.jpg http://www.rhythmism.com http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=601 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:16:27 GMT Popof's recent rise through the ranks of electronic music has been the type of rapid assent most DJs only dream of. After catching his big break in 2007, when Thomas Heckmann released the young artist's now classic single "Alcoolic" on his A.F.U. imprint, the French producer has sowed the seeds of his minimal techno/electro sound across Europe, and around the globe, provide a refreshing take on the two genres, both with his productions and DJ sets. Now he gets set for his U.S. debut!

Biting hi-synths and claps, melding into deep bass-laden kicks and snares typify his studio work, similar to his high energy DJ sets, both of which have earned him international accolades. His collaborations with renowned artists like Ricardo Villalobos, Luciano, Tiesto, John Digweed, Dave Seaman, Tiga, Sasha, Sven Vath, Erol Alkan and many more, attest to his talents.

His addition to the Electric Zoo lineup attests to not only his personal abilities, but the festival's dedication to bringing new, world-class talent to New York City. Be sure to catch his set on Sunday, September 5th. Click here to check in to see him!





Your NYC event: Electric Zoo Festival

Top 3 summer festival survival tips: Happiness, Champagne, and my production.

Favorite non-clubbing pastime in New York City: Shopping

Favorite NYC restaurant and why: "L'Atelier, De Joel Robuchon" Because there is the same on in Paris and I love it!

Obsolete item you can't part with: The old strip-chart recorder of my grandfather.

Clothing item you cant live without: My slim jeans



Favorite electronic gadget: My phone

Best recent gift: My DJ Award

Biggest self-indulgence: Food

Next big purchase: Big computer

Most underrated producer: There's a lot

What you miss most about home when abroad: My family

Your traveling routine on the plane: Watching movies, listening to demos/promos, producing.

Indispensable travel item: Laptop

Favorite holiday vacation spot: Ibiza



Favorite touring memento: Crazy crowd

Beach reading this summer: DJ Mag

What is on your drink rider: Champagne, vodka, Red Bull

Craziest thing witnessed from the DJ booth this summer: When all people join me on stage to finally make a big stage diving.

Biggest track of the summer: Julian Jeweil "Techno Corner" (Form Music)

What is on your iPod playlist: Demos, demos, and demos.

Favorite iPhone App (if applicable): Tetris

Hobbies: Sea, sex, and sun.

Personal hero: Mr. Messy

Earliest musical memory: Super-hero song

What did you want to be when you were a kid: Pilote d'avion



Fictional character you identify with: My hero

Most cherished record: Too much to answer

New for you in 2010: Depeche Mode "Hole To Feed remix", The Chemical Brothers "Horse Power remix", Booka Shade "Regenerate remix",
Skunk Anansie "Weak remix" and release on Form Music, Cocoon Recs and Mistakes Music




Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5, 2010
Made Event presents

ELECTRIC ZOO
New York Electronic Music Festival

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival
11am-11pm Each Day, All Ages
Two Day Passes & Single Day Tickets Available

About Electric Zoo
After its inaugural year, Electric Zoo has already established itself as New York’s premier electronic music festival. In 2009, 26,000 people passed through the gates of Randall’s Island Park to witness over 50 acts representing multiple countries on 4 stages. Electric Zoo represents all genres of electronic music by bringing top international DJs and live acts along with hometown favorites to New York City. The festival’s inaugural edition received a coveted IDMA nomination for “Best U.S. Festival” and “Best Music Event” by URB magazine, as well as positive press coverage from major media outlets like CNN, New York Times, Huffington Post, Village Voice, Time Out New York, New York Post, DJ Mag, and Ocean Drive.

About Made Event
Made Event, helmed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, working with a team of industry leaders, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They stand at the vanguard of their field due to the world-renowned caliber of entertainment and expert production values they bring into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues. In 2009, Made Event was nominated for “Promoter of the Year” by URB magazine and “Best Event Promoter” by the IDMAs. With over 25 years of combined experience, and over 400 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference in Miami, Made Event continues to set the bar for quality electronic music events. For more info, please go to www.MadeEvent.com.


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FOOD BOOTH VENDORS @ ELECTRIC ZOO

Ruthy’s Bakery – Middle Eastern/Italian/ vegetarian
Circles Café – hot dogs/Italian ices
Vegetarian Oasis – Mexican/Carribean/Thai/falafel/burritos/jumbalaya
Water Taxi Beach LIC – cheeseburgers/fruit (grass fed beef/hand cut fries)
Strawberry Fields Inc. – burritos/smoothies/Pita/Falafel
Masala Times – Indian/specialty drinks (Mango Lassi yogurt drinks)
PizzaMoto – wood oven pizza/ice cream (locally produced products) / twitter.com/PizzaMoto
Sigmund Pretzelshop – pretzels/sandwiches (handmade & vegan)
Thai Trio Platters – Thai/salads
Nyota’s Ting – vegan health food
Shave Ice – flavored shaved ice


MOBILE TRUCK VENDORS @ ELECTRIC ZOO

Green Truck – American/Mexican/vegetarian (organic/locally produced) / twitter.com/Green_truck
Kwik Meal – Indian/Mediterranean/pitas
La Cense Beef – steak burgers (natural grass fed beef) / twitter.com/LCBBurgerTruck
Rickshaw Dumplings – Pan-Asian/Pacific Rim / twitter.com/RickshawTruck
Street Sweets – coffee drinks/cookies (gluten free/organic dairy) / twitter.com/streetsweets
Van Leeuwen – ice cream (hormone free) / twitter.com/VLAIC
Miss Softee – soft serve ice cream (kosher) / twitter.com/miss_softee
Je & Jo Cookie Dough Ice Cream (cart- tricycle) – organic ice cream that's cookie-dough-a-licious!
Mexicue – Mexican/BBQ (gluten free foods) / twitter.com/Mexicue





For more info, please go to: www.electriczoofestival.com

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twitter.com/electriczoony]]> Journalism http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93908 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=599 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:37:54 GMT Sleepy & Boo. As the driving force behind Basic NYC (named as New York Magazines "Best Dance Party" in 2009), the duo has been bringing top notch talent to various venues around the city for years now. On top of being excellent promoters they happen to be excellent DJs as well. Cielo, Pacha NYC, Water Taxi Beach, Love and, of course, their home base of Sullivan Room have all felt the diverse sounds of a Sleepy & Boo DJ set over the past six years. The thick drums, big basslines, hypnotic grooves and sci-fi synths that make up their sets are favorites of clubbers and respected by the world's top DJs. In 2010 alone, the duo played alongside the likes of Steve Lawler, Danny Howells, James Zabiela, Sander Kleinenberg, Paco Osuna, Lee Burridge and Cevin Fisher while bringing DJs like Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Jeff Mills, Justin Martin and Carl Craig to New York. Last year Sleepy & Boo were on hand to open the inaugural Electric Zoo festival and their set became one of the events many highlights, truly setting the stage for what was to come over the rest of the weekend. This year they return to Electric Zoo, where they will be opening the Sunday School Grove on Saturday afternoon, September 4th. In anticipation of their set we caught up with the duo to talk about their experience at last year's festival, the thriving New York City dance music scene and whats coming up in the fall from Basic NYC.

Sleepy & Boo will be performing at Electric Zoo - Sunday School Grove on Saturday, September 4th. Click here to attend his set!



You performed last year at the inaugural Electric Zoo. What was your experience like?
We had a really great experience. I think everyone who was involved with the first Electric Zoo was curious to see what it would be like, considering that it just had never been done before. But as soon as we got on site, we knew it was going to be something really special. And it absolutely was. We had the opening set in the Riverside Arena tent and the vibe and the energy in there from the beginning was tremendous - the whole place was going wild, we were really in awe of the response we got. It was an intense way to kick off Electric Zoo, and from then on we really enjoyed everything else - catching the DJs, hanging out with everyone, just soaking up the whole atmosphere and feeling like you were part of something really big and new.

What were some of the festival highlights from last year for you?
For us personally, playing our set was our top highlight. Music-wise, I think every artist we saw was inspired by the festival and really gave it their all - Luciano, Tom Middleton, Frankie Knuckles, Richie Hawtin, Steve Angello, Ben Watt, Kaskade, Roger Sanchez, Adam Beyer; those were some of the standout moments that we caught. Some of the backstage stuff was a blast as well: having our own trailer to chill in before and after our set, meeting all the other artists, eating a falafel while David Guetta was playing (sounds funny but it was a memorable moment). Even getting driven around in a golf cart from tent to tent was something we'll never forget.

For those that missed last year's festival - what can people expect?
Top-notch production, all the way around; the sound and lights in all of the stages and tents was impeccable, and we're sure this year Made Event is improving on the whole experience. And you can expect a real wide variety of electronic music, which is really reflected in the diversity of the lineups this year.

What are your top 3 festival survival tips?
1. Make sure to be well-rested before the festival kicks off, because two back-to-back days (plus the afterparties) can be a little draining.
2. Make a schedule for the artists you want to see with Made Event's cool new online scheduling tool. But definitely try to catch someone new or someone you wouldn't ordinarily check out while you're there. One of the best aspects of a festival like Electric Zoo is having so many different artists in such close proximity to each other. Sometimes you'll be surprised that you might enjoy something you thought you wouldn't be into. We definitely did last year.
3. Try to connect with other Electric Zooers. Festivals really bring together all the different people who are connected through this music and culture, and its important that we all reach out to each other and strengthen that connection.

This year you're opening the Sunday School Grove. Quite different that the tent you played in last year. Are these Sunday School artists more in line with what you've been playing lately?
We always enjoy playing music from across the board, from techno to house. These days those lines are really blurred, and we think you're going to hear that in the Sunday School Grove especially. We definitely play music from a lot of the artists that are playing in the tent, but for us as DJs, we always strive for variety and mixing things up sound-wise. Its a bit easier to do that when you're two DJs working as one.

Who are you most looking forward to catching at the festival this year?
Tom Middleton is someone we love, and he's one of our dearest friends and inspirations as an artist. He always comes prepared with loads of surprises for his sets, and considering that he was at Electric Zoo last year as well, we know he's going to have lots of tricks up his sleeve. We're also very excited to be playing before Joris Voorn, who is one of our all-time favorite producers, and hearing John Digweed closing out the tent on Sunday is going to be quite an experience. Victor Calderone, Steve Bug, Reboot, the Chemical Brothers, Kaskade...they are all going to be rocking it. And we can't wait to hear Guy Gerber at Pacha on Sunday night after the Zoo. Goodness gracious, there's so many DJs to hear.

Best track of summer 2010?
Too many to even pick! Every week there's a new champ. But the Solee remix of Colonel Abrams' "Trapped" has been really special for us - the vocal connects with the old-schoolers, while the driving tech groove gets the dancefloor moving.

Most underrated producer?
Not underrated, but maybe not widely known: Oxia, Uner, Coyu, Acumen, Anil Chawla, Gorge, Jay Lumen, Mihai Popoviciu, Mitch Wells, Shans and Schwinge...the underground is awash in talented, up-and-coming producers right now. Hats off to all of them making music.

This summer your promotional group Basic NYC has been hosting parties at Sullivan Room and Water Taxi Beach. What have been some of summer's most memorable moments?
This summer has literally been a blur, but a very exciting and fulfilling one. We've had weekends with three parties in a row, and we've been privileged to have had some pretty memorable experiences at almost every event. For us, the highlight of the summer has been our two "Sleepy & Boo + friends" nights at Cielo. Both totally exceeded our expectations in all aspects, from the turnout, to the energy on the dancefloor, to the huge support from all our friends and fans. Getting to play a headlining set at Cielo in front of a packed club that's completely into the music is just about the ultimate experience a DJ can have, and to be able to do it twice this summer was pretty major. And they've just asked us to do a monthly on Fridays at Cielo, where we'll be working on interacting with the crowd and thinking of some ways where they can be a part of the music as well. Playing with Steve Lawler at Water Taxi for Dance.Here.Now, Lee Burridge at Love for ReSolute, and with Cevin Fisher at Pacha were all some of the top parties we've played at. We work hard to present our own events, but it's so much fun to be a guest at someone else's, and really give it your all as a DJ.

What does Basic NYC have in store for NYC this Fall 2010?
We've got a lot of things coming up this fall. We've got a jammed schedule at the Sullivan Room, with some bookings we're really excited about: Nick Curly, Jeff Mills, Cajmere, Joel Mull, Frankie Knuckles, Satoshi and Hector, and we're doing our first-ever double night where Layo & Bushwacka! and Carl Craig with Amp Fiddler will be playing at both Sullivan Room and Sullivan Hall on the same night. Our first post-Zoo party will be Sept. 11th, featuring us and a very special surprise guest along with Connie. We're also excited to be presenting our Sleepy & Boo + friends party at Cielo, and we're looking forward to working with District 36, which has invited us to bring our best Basic NYC artists to the club - Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Jeff Mills, Carl Craig and many more. They've also asked us to be opening there on certain nights with some artists we really respect - Timo Maas, Claude Von Stroke, and a few others. It's going to be fun working with Taimur and the staff at District 36 and it's going to be a very exciting addition to New York's nightlife landscape. And we're also helping Dance.Here.Now bring Mirko Loko and other artists to Cielo and other venues. Our goal is to help spread our passion and love for great music and we're honored to be able to have so many great outlets and resources for that mission.



Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5, 2010
Made Event presents

ELECTRIC ZOO
New York Electronic Music Festival

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival
11am-11pm Each Day, All Ages
Two Day Passes & Single Day Tickets Available

www.basicnyc.com
www.MadeEvent.com
www.ElectricZooFestival.com]]> Upcoming Events http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93835 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=598 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:14:28 GMT Berlin-based Paul Kalkbrenner’s first release, the Friedrichshain EP, was on Ellen Allien’s reputable techno label Bpitch Control in 1999. In 2004, he released his third album Self, which embodied his melodic narrative aesthetic and caught the ear of German director Hannes Stöhr. Together, they developed Berlin Calling, a fictional film about a touring DJ from Berlin’s techno scene who is admitted to a psychiatric clinic for a drug overdose right before the height of his success. The film, released in German theaters in 2008, stars Kalkbrenner himself, in an impressive acting debut (san training of any sort) and features his music. He talked to us about his natural acting abilities, “Berlin Calling” European tour, and plans during his stay in New York for Electric Zoo. Paul Kalkbrenner’s first release, the Friedrichshain EP, was on Ellen Allien’s reputable techno label Bpitch Control in 1999. In 2004, he released his third album Self, which embodied his melodic narrative aesthetic and caught the ear of German director Hannes Stöhr. Together, they developed Berlin Calling, a fictional film about a touring DJ from Berlin’s techno scene who is admitted to a psychiatric clinic for a drug overdose right before the height of his success. The film, released in German theaters in 2008, stars Kalkbrenner himself, in an impressive acting debut (san training of any sort) and features his music. He talked to us about his natural acting abilities, “Berlin Calling” European tour, and plans during his stay in New York for Electric Zoo.

Paul Kalkbrenner will be performing at Electric Zoo - Hilltop Arena on Saturday, September 4th. Click here to attend his set!

Enter the Rhythmism.com contest to win a DVD (Blu-Ray) Copy of Berlin Calling - HERE



Now that it has been a few years since you appeared in the film ‘Berlin Calling’. How did your appearance in the film enhance your career as a musician?
It’s not even possible any more to find out what actually is doing what, now that I got big as an artist and I’m pushing the movie. Let’s say this big success is what we were hoping for, but nobody was projecting it. Not at all.

Do you have any other acting gigs lined up?
No, I think I have a job already. It’s also kind of a statement to say, that’s the movie I made and I was so good in it. I can’t do the same performance again. Better not destroy this impression to the people. By the way, I had a full time job already, which I actually like more. I’m a musician.

For a person with limited acting experience, your performance in the film is quite riveting. Had you ever thought about being an actor instead of a musician?
Never, never. I think it was so good or so natural because I don’t know anything about acting. So that was also the plan: they told me, you don’t go to any school or read any books or analyze anything. You don’t do anything. You just stay completely uninformed about everything. And that was the best to do.

Would you say that the film is an accurate representation of the life of a touring DJ?
It’s more like a portrait of time and a little bit the equivalent of the electric guitar in the 70s. Every boy had to stand in the corner. Now the DJ also has the urges and the problems of when you’re not employed, when you have to take care of yourself. I think they’re very universal problems, which everybody knows. It’s hard, for a journalist or photographer or whatever. There are so many people who want to do the same and there’s pressure. There’s always pressure.

How does the film represent the city of Berlin and its electronic music scene?
I think it represents especially, more than Berlin or the music scene, the time. It’s the German capital in the zero years. It’s more important to time and the manners, because the story is completely fictive. And Berlin is so…techno and Detroit music in Berlin is such a huge variety that you cannot do an exact picture because there’s just too much. If you were to say, “this is how it is,” you would be unfair.

What are some of your favorite films that deal with the subject of electronic music culture? What are some of your all time favorite films?
My favorite films? We liked Trainspotting when were younger, but that’s also the reason we made this movie, because we didn’t know any others. We wanted to have one, that’s why.

Do you have any idea when ‘Berlin Calling’ will be released in USA, whether theatrically or on DVD?
It is available via video on demand. We’re for sure looking forward to having a real cinema release. But it’s kind of hard. The U.S. market is not so easy.

Are you concerned that people will now recognize you as Paul Kalkbrenner the actor instead of the musician?
Um, I think that the border between is a little bit disappearing. Some people think that’s the reality. The thing is, it’s fun also to play a little bit with all these shady parts. It’s makes it more interesting.

How did you construct the music for the movie’s soundtrack in relation to the action going on the screen?
That was actually not so closely related because some tracks were re-released. They were ready before. And they had to be ready before because Hannes, the director, needed to have some songs to hook on. The tracks were actually produced in a process like normal music making. It was not so affiliated. When the scenes were coming out of the editing room too, they were much shorter than I usually make my tracks, about seven minutes. Now we have 1 minute 21 and four frames. Then I just set it to the scene. But the producing process was actually like always. Not so different.

Can you explain the concepts behind your sold out ‘Berlin Calling’ European tour?
The concept is that it’s only me in concerts, a longer show, at least three hours, and the party’s over at 2 or 2:30. I play live and the originals are played live, to bring the concept of all the parts together. This is the third or fourth show and it’s starting to match. We’re going to do this for sure next year again and maybe even bigger. And actually I really like this. Because it’s much more organized than a techno club. A rock stage and less crowded.

What are some of your favorite cities/clubs in the world to play?
Oh, there are too many, too many. There’s too many.

Are there any destinations that you have not played and would like to?
Yes, because there is one white spot on my European map. It’s Luxembourg, but I’m going to go there.

You will be playing the Electric Zoo festival in New York in September, what are your experiences in New York City?
I’ve played there, but it more like a private thing. So it’s actually it’s the first proper gig and it’s combined with a tour. It’s going to be very, very nice. I’m looking forward and I think I’m going stay a couple more days.

What do you want to do when you’re here?
I think I want to find a Yohji Yamamoto Y-3 store and see if they have more pairs of my shoes. Because in Europe, they’re completely out of stock.

Have you been active on the festival circuit this summer? What have been some notable moments?
Yeah, we played so much great festivals. The Hungarians – they are crazy. And also the Italians are crazy.

One thing—I don’t know if you know—but France and Germany have fought so many wars. The older generation of the French people still hate the Germans and everything, but when I played in a German football shirt in a 5,000-person venue in Paris, half of them started shouting “Deutschland, Deutschland.” That’s actually kind of great. It has nothing to do with German nationalism or whatever, it just makes it so I can represent the country I’m coming from in other parts of the world.



Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5, 2010
Made Event presents

ELECTRIC ZOO
New York Electronic Music Festival

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival
11am-11pm Each Day, All Ages
Two Day Passes & Single Day Tickets Available

www.myspace.com/paulkalkbrenner
www.MadeEvent.com
www.ElectricZooFestival.com]]> Upcoming Events http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93821 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=597 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:57:51 GMT Joris Voorn's sound boasts a diversity and versatility that varies not only by genre, but by medium. His live performances have become internationally renowned for their abundant energy and intensity, his mixing skills admired for the subtly and intricacy of his layering. Joris works together not only tracks, but small loops and samples, to create a collage of techno and house - and all their varying sub-genres - that is sure to impress even the most seasoned electronic music connoisseur. His 2009 double mix CD Balance 014, and its 100 tracks of deep, thoughtful, cross-genre blends, is a healthy refresher for those interested.

Similarly, his productions float between tech-house, Detroit, acid, and more. Go back to "Luscious", released in 2003 and loved by the likes of Laurent Garnier and Carl Craig, and then 2004's "Incident", arguably the year's biggest techno track, played constantly by the likes of Carl Cox and many more mortal DJs the world over. Six years ago he was forging massive dance floor hits, and he has never stopped, all the way up to "The Secret", released earlier this year, and tearing about the clubs of Ibiza on the decks of Sven Vath, Loco Dice, and countless others around the world.

Joris Voorn is playing at New York City's Electric Zoo - Sunday School Grove on Saturday, September 4th. Click Here to attend his set!



Lets start with some background information: what music first inspired you when you were younger?
When I was a teenager I was more into indie music, kinda underground guitar music, then at some point I got more interested in listening to the radio, groups like Underworld, The Chemical Brothers and stuff. They were crossing over between electronic music and guitar music, and from there I moved into house and techno.

I read in another interview that you recently bought a bass guitar, have you been work guitars and live instruments in the studio recently?
Yea, I bought that two years ago, I wanted to bring some more organic elements like that into my music. When you are always working with computers and synthesizers, stuff like that, all digital, you start wanting to bring back that human element. I used to play guitar myself so I wanted to bring that back. I've used it on a few tracks so far and its going well.

Another background question: before you were able to sustain yourself through music, what jobs did you have? What was the worst one?
(Laughs) Actually, I had a nice job before I committed to music fulltime. I was an architect. I really enjoyed doing that, but just at some point the music was becoming too much. I was playing a lot on the weekends, and then I had to go back to work on Monday mornings at like 09:00, so that didn't really work. Before that, like way back in my teens, I remember working at a laundry shop. That was horrible, I really wouldn't recommend that to anyone.

Your mix Balance 014 has met widespread respect and acclaim, and people had lots of opinions about it. Especially the whole 100 track thing, some though it fun and innovative, some thought it excessive. What do you feel is the mix's place in the history of dance music compilations?
Its difficult to answer that myself, usually I just leave this up to critics and people on blogs. But, if you ask me, I think its definitely an interesting project. I never really made a big deal out of the number of tracks, that was just done by the record label, they thought it would be interesting to name the number of tracks in there. For me it was all about the music, and I just make these compilations the way I want to make them. So it ended up having that many tracks, I wasn't trying to get into the Guinness Book of World Records or something. I think that both CDs are interesting from many points of views, both technically and as a listening experience.

Which artists do you consider to be ahead of the curve right now in dance music?
That is a very difficult question. I think that at the moment I am doing quite functional stuff, the music I am releasing, the remixes I am doing, its all really just quite functional. I'm this functional music at the moment because it simply makes people dance.

I think that there is not so much happening, on the musical side, in house and techno at the moment, so I find it very hard to name a few names that really stand out musically. I think there are a lot of good producers that are making a lot of good, functional music, tracks that I love playing myself while I am DJing. But there are not many people making tracks that are really melodically interesting and really moving on an emotional level as well.

But thats just a side note...

I've always been a big fan of Minilogue, that is also one of the artists that came into the Balance mix a lot, maybe on 6 tracks. Deetron is an artist that has been making really great music, for perhaps the past 15 years, and I was happy to release one of his EP's recently on my Green Label. He is definitely someone that makes these melodic, deep tracks. You know, there are so many people making music these days, making good tracks, but they're kind of one-off things all the time, there are not many people who are consistently making music that sounds new. Carlo Lio is one who is making really good, functional tracks, very groove driven, techno tracks, so he is definitely one of the good ones.

DJ-wise I would say Seth Troxler, he is definitely there as well.

Your coming to New York very soon for the Electric Zoo festival on Randall Island. Ive read that NYC is one of your favorite cities to stay in and that you would consider coming to live here. What is it that you like about the city so much?
What I like about the city is that its very inspirational. There many different neighborhoods, it feels like a very global city. There are so many cultures coming together there, there are little places for everybody which I find very inspiring, and it has a bit of a European touch to it, especially compared to the rest of the United States, although its not European at all, there are a lot of European influences that created this very colorful atmosphere. And I love the architecture, the way the city is built, Manhattan is very interesting, the grid its built on, even though there is a very functional grid there are still a lot of very friendly and warm spaces throughout.

What have you heard about the Electric Zoo festival?
Ive heard that its one of the nicest festivals in the states, lots of good music, and its in New York, so I'm expecting a lot.

Tell us a little about your set at Electric Zoo, what will you be using onstage?
What Im going to be using onstage is basically what I am using everywhere - my laptop with Traktor, so I can play 4 tracks at the same time, plus a mixer, along with another MIDI controller I am using (JazzMutant's Lemur). I'm always playing a lot of things at the same time; I'm always bringing along samples and loops from other tracks to do something extra, to create a little bit more than just playing track after track. I'm also always playing my own new unfinished remixes or tracks that I am working on, or just special elements in general.

Are there going to be any new productions of yours that we are going to hear (during your Electric Zoo set) and wonder what they are?
You might, I'm actually waiting on Green Velvet's vocals, he is working on some vocals for me, and I am hoping to get them in time to play them out at the Electric Zoo festival, but we will see what happens. And there are a few more projects I am working on you might here, but they aren't released yet.

Give us your top three festival survival tips...
(Laughs) You know the last time I went to a festival as a visitor was about 10 years ago, so I will have to dig deep on this one...

First, bring some ear plugs, I always play with ear plugs myself, so I am used to the sound level now. You get used to it. Yea, ear plugs are essential!

Second, get a good copy of the program, so you wont miss your favorite DJs. Bring a copy of the lineup and a marker so you can really keep track of who you want to see.

Third, enough drinking tickets, whether its water because your thirsty or beers just to get in the mood, enough drinking tickets is absolutely essential!

And one last question, following up a bit on your earlier mentions of new work your doing: what else do you have planned for the future? New mixes? Releases on your label?
Yea, sure. I just started to work more on my new album. It will be out in 2011, so its going to be a bit late. I have been working on it for the past one and a half years almost, creating lots of sketches, and it will take at least another year, but I am trying to make something different than what people are expecting. It will be inspired more by my Balance mix than my dance floor tracks, so that is definitely something that's going to be interesting.

There is also a track with Green Velvet that I am working on, a Dusty House EP, a very functional, but very housey, groove-oriented track. There are a few remixes, one for Marc Romboy and Stephan Bodzin that I'm just finishing, for Calypso. Also I am working on a remix for Point Blank, a Dutch artist, who is also called Secret Cinema, he made one classic track in 94 or 95 (Meng's Theme) and I'm remixing and re-releasing it. Then the rest of the year I am taking off, because I'm renovating my house and my studio, so during that time I wont be able to do much work.

Well, we are all looking forward to hearing these new projects. Thanks very much for your time Joris.
No problem.

Looking forward to seeing you in a couple weekends at Electric Zoo.
Yea, it will be nice, Ill see you in New York!



Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5, 2010
Made Event presents

ELECTRIC ZOO
New York Electronic Music Festival

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival
11am-11pm Each Day, All Ages
Two Day Passes & Single Day Tickets Available

www.jorisvoorn.com
www.MadeEvent.com
www.ElectricZooFestival.com]]> Upcoming Events http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93791 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=596 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:33:47 GMT A new beacon for New York nightlife will be ignited this fall in the heart of Manhattan – DISTRICT 36. The brand new, custom-built nightclub injects originality and vitality into the scene and will once again put forth New York City at the center of global clubbing. DISTRICT 36. The brand new, custom-built nightclub injects originality and vitality into the scene and will once again put forth New York City at the center of global clubbing.

District 36 will revive the tradition of classic New York dance clubs built for dance music enthusiasts by building on the pillars of the proper NY club: impeccable sound, exceptional music programming, superior hospitality and a dancefloor that gives you the intimacy of a small room but the power of a mega club. The three-level nightclub will feature an impeccable sound designed and engineered by Gary Stewart Audio - legendary for designing sound systems at some of the most renowned clubs around the world. In addition, the club has assembled a team of nightlife professionals who bring vast amounts of experience and expertise in building a successful nightclub.

District 36’s Musical Director Taimur Agha will be programming nights with the same philosophy behind his much-respected BlkMarket Membership parties: booking artists who have inspired him as a DJ and bringing in the talent that he would want to play alongside. In addition to bringing in the BlkMarket Membership parties for a new residency, both BlkMarket residents Taimur and Fahad will also be serving as District 36 resident DJs. The club’s much anticipated line-up, based on talent and ability rather than overhyped profiles, will provide a vital platform in NYC for the best in international DJ talent.

District 36 will also feature the next incarnation of Victor Calderone’s illustrious EVOLVE DJ residency. The legendary New York DJ handpicked the club to begin the next chapter of his legacy based on the club’s commitment to superior sound and its focus on building a technology-driven room for the next generation of clubbers. On the importance of his residency Calderone says, “As a DJ it’s important to establish a connection with your audience and after traveling the world, instituting a regular base in NYC is like coming home. This residency will be a fresh start and as an artist it’s important to evolve, reenergize the crowd as well as myself and always stay ahead of the curve. Together we will build a new home for clubbers.”

Beyond the club events, District 36 Special Events Director Lee Blumer, formerly of Hammerstein Ballroom, crobar and most recently M2, returns to nightlife with her talented team of consummate professionals. Her wealth of experience in film, Broadway, fashion and signature product launches will bring a sophisticated level of service to both large-scale events and intimate gatherings.



Enter District 36!
www.d36nyc.com]]> Journalism http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93780 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=595 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:53:10 GMT Since his discovery in Amsterdam, international DJ and producer, Chuckie has quickly become a global phenomenon within the world of dance music and beyond. The Suriname native has played in almost every continent for events like MysteryLand, Electric Daisy Carnival and Dance Valley, developed his own massively popular “Dirty Dutch” club concept which boasts attendance upwards of 30K+ and masterminded killer tracks such as “Let The Bass Kick” and “Aftershock”, which could literally be heard coming out of nearly every speaker system in the world. Chuckie has quickly become a global phenomenon within the world of dance music and beyond. The Suriname native has played in almost every continent for events like MysteryLand, Electric Daisy Carnival and Dance Valley, developed his own massively popular “Dirty Dutch” club concept which boasts attendance upwards of 30K+ and masterminded killer tracks such as “Let The Bass Kick” and “Aftershock”, which could literally be heard coming out of nearly every speaker system in the world.

2010 has been a huge year so far for Chuckie, as the he signed a multi album artist deal with Atlantic Records, has been working with megastars like Jermaine Dupri, Diddy, Lil Jon, Estelle, Toni Braxton and Akon and has brought his legendary “Dirty Dutch” event to carefully selected cities around the globe including the inaugural USA event at this year's Winter Music Conference. Driven by ambition, enthusiasm and pure passion for music, his characteristic sets makes the crowd go wild and his many productions reflect his true visionary in his craft works. See Chuckie do his thing at New York's Electric Zoo Festival as he takes to the Hilltop Arena on Saturday, September 4th.

Chuckie will be performing at Electric Zoo - Hilltop Arena on Saturday, September 4th. Click here to attend his set!



Your NYC event
ELECTRIC ZOO FESTIVAL

Top 3 summer festival survival tips
1.No drugs
2.Lots of booze
3.But drink enough water

Favorite non-clubbing pastime in New York City
Hanging out in the studio with Diddy.

Favorite NYC restaurant and why
Definitely NOBU, words can’t express the taste of their food!



Obsolete item you can't part with
CD’s, because I DJ with SDHC cards!

Clothing item you can’t live without
I have this vintage Levi’s pair of jeans I can’t live without! I bought them in Japan. Sounds dumb but I wear them once a week!

Favorite electronic gadget
My Ipad, I’m a sucker for gadgets and my Ipad is my new best friend. I’m online all the time because the battery lasts for ever!!!!

Best recent gift
When my girl heard this question she just gave me a big kiss!!! LOL

Biggest self-indulgence
Music!!!

Next big purchase
I’m looking for a new car but I can’t make up my mind. I promised myself, if I can’t decide I will buy a Lamborghini…

Most underrated producer
The most underrated producer must be Sebastien Leger! He’s one of my favorite producers for years now. His productions are sick and he is well respected in the underground but I think his reputation should be much bigger!

What you miss most about home when abroad
If you follow me on twitter you must know I always talk about food! I really love my traditional Surinamese food. It’s not something you can buy everywhere like Italian food. So sometimes it’s really hard for me, especially if I’m on a long tour.

Your traveling routine on the plane
I always take off my shoes when I’m on a flight. Second thing is taking a short nap because I’m always up for getting some work done on a flight. So a short nap gives me enough energy to work for hours.

Indispensable travel item
My Macbook is a must have on a flight. Sometimes I get real mad when I realize that I did not charge the battery. That’s why I’m also real happy with my Ipad! My pair of V-Moda headphones are also an essential item on a flight, because otherwise I could not listen to music or watch movies properly.

Favorite holiday vacation spot
I love Curacao, a small and lovely island in the Caribbean. It has lovely beaches and the weather is always great! I’m really considering buying a nice small place over there because I go there every year anyway. I also have a lot of friends living on that island. When I retire I will move to that island most likely!

Favorite touring memento
Really hard to choose one. But I always enjoy the adrenaline rush I get right before a big festival! Those are my favorite moments!

Beach reading this summer
???????????????? I only do music, 24/7 ! LOL

What’s on your drink rider
5 white towels, fresh fruit, water and one more thing (Steve Jobs voice)…4 bottles of Laurent Perrier Rose….



Craziest thing witnessed from the DJ booth this summer
I did a huge sit down at Tomorrowland Festival in Belgium. I had about 50.000 people participate. The view from the DJ booth was insane!

Biggest track of the summer
Tim Berg – Bromance (Avicii Arena Mix) HANDS DOWN!

What’s on your iPod playlist
I just bought about 100 new tech-house tracks on Beatport and I’m listening to them while I’m on the road. I need to pick out the best ones for my DJ sets. It’s really crazy because I do this every week!

Favorite iPhone App
Angry Birds HD, it’s my favorite game at the moment. You should really try this game for real!!!!!

Hobbies
Music, musica, muziek, ongaku, musique, 音乐.

Personal hero
Jay Z, I admire his music, charisma and the way he handles his business!



Earliest musical memory
When I was a kid I remember my uncle always played reggae music really loud at his house. They were very memorable times!

What did you want to be when you were a kid
I remember I always wanted to be a radio DJ just like my dad. Later I realized I wanted to be a touring club DJ because I wanted to see the world!!!

Fictional character you identify with
The Hulk because I turn green too when I get mad! LOL

Most cherished record
I think I cherish my whole hip hop vinyl collection. I have a lot of first pressings like Strictly Business, EPMD’s first album and Criminal Minded, BDP’s first album. Those are very special to me because they represent a real special era for me. As a youngster I was a hip hop head!

New for you in 2010
The Ipad and playing in the USA every month…



Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5, 2010
Made Event presents

ELECTRIC ZOO
New York Electronic Music Festival

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival
11am-11pm Each Day, All Ages
Two Day Passes & Single Day Tickets Available

www.djchuckie.com
www.myspace.com/djchuckie
www.MadeEvent.com
www.ElectricZooFestival.com]]> Upcoming Events http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93781 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=594 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:29:54 GMT Afrojack had his first top 100 hit in his native Netherlands with "Afrojack - In Your Face.” Now, he can rarely be seen outside of the studio. When he's not DJing around the world, he is producing hit tracks like “Math” and “Do My Dance,” gaining massive support from the likes of David Guetta, Josh Wink, Laidback Luke, Chuckie and Fedde Le Grand. Afrojack can bee seen on any given weekend at clubs and festivals around the world, such as Mystery Land, Tomorrowland (Belgium), Electric Daisy Carnival, Extrema Outdoor and Sensation, showing that his popularity is rising far beyond the borders of his homeland. Respected by fellow DJs and loved by clubbers for his dancefloor bombs and energetic performances, Afrojack is setting a new standard in the industry with a unique fusion of energetic house with electro and hip hop elements. He will be on hand on Saturday, September 4th at Electric Zoo, bringing his trademark sound to the Hilltop Arena.

Afrojack will be performing at Electric Zoo - Hilltop Arena on Saturday, September 4th. Click here to attend his set!

NAME: AFROJACK
AFFILIATION: AFROJACK
CITY/COUNTRY: AFROJACKLAND
WEBSITES: AFROJACK.COM



Your NYC event
ELECTRIC ZOO FESTIVAL

Top 3 summer festival survival tips
-Drink lots of water
-When you don't like the music wear earplugs (don't f your ears up to bs music)
-Don't do dumb shit

Favorite non-clubbing pastime in New York City
Chilling in Central Park

Favorite NYC restaurant and why
The small corner vitamin shop ran by the two brothers, best fruit/vegetable smoothies in the world

Obsolete item you can't part with
Cigarettes

Clothing item you can’t live without
Sunglasses

Favorite electronic gadget
iPad

Best recent gift
iPad

Biggest self-indulgence
What is self-indulgence?

Next big purchase
Piece of pie



Most underrated producer
Dave Taylor

What you miss most about home when abroad
My studio

Your traveling routine on the plane
ipod on, hoodie on, sunglasses on, knock out

Indispensable travel item
iphone & sunglasses

Favorite holiday vacation spot
Ibiza



Favorite touring memento
A picture of a guy who had my name tattooed on his arm

Beach reading this summer
Who reads these days?

What’s on your drink rider
Grey Goose, Dom Perignon and a lot of Diet Coke and other drinks

Craziest thing witnessed from the DJ booth this summer
People jumping fences at Electric Daisy Carnival

Biggest track of the summer
SHM - "One"

What’s on your iPod playlist
Ibiza Lounge CD, Homework (Daft Punk), Garden State soundtrack, LTJ Bukem, 90's hiphop and my Beatport music catalog

Favorite iPhone App
Angry Birds



Hobbies
Making Music, Racing, Snowboarding, PS3ing

Personal hero
My mom

Earliest musical memory
Sitting in my moms aerobics lesson when I was 4 and she was going ..6..7..8aand 1..2... etc.

What did you want to be when you were a kid
I never knew, always loved drawing

Fictional character you identify with
Chili Palmer? Rambo? The guy that build the matrix?

Most cherished record
Dante Eeprom - "Infinity Symbol"

New for you in 2010
Always on airplanes... and my first Beatport chart topper ("Take Over Control" ft. Eva Simons)



Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5, 2010
Made Event presents

ELECTRIC ZOO
New York Electronic Music Festival

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival
11am-11pm Each Day, All Ages
Two Day Passes & Single Day Tickets Available

www.afrojack.com
www.MadeEvent.com
www.ElectricZooFestival.com]]> Upcoming Events http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93775 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=593 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:03:44 GMT ATB is surely one of these artists. He has represented the true spirit of dance music through 8 studio albums, multiple mix CDs and a constant tour schedule while staying as close to his legions of adoring fans as humanly possible. His breakout single "9pm (Till I Come)" remains one of the seminal trance classics of all time, and yet he has not allowed himself to be pigeonheld into this specific recognizable style within the trance genre. His studio output balances ATB the artist with ATB the DJ. As his latest mix can attest, ATB the DJ is as worldy as ever and always ready for a great night out. Sunset Beach DJ Sessions sees him embark on a new artistic journey along the compilation trail. Part 1 showcases an exquisite selection of brand new club tracks, blended into a superlative ATB DJ set. Part 2, meanwhile, introduces ATB in beach lounge mode, serving up a fantastic mix of contemporary tunes and timeless classics.

The consummate professional, ATB is known to desire and maintain a close bond with his fans which has not gone unnoticed. In 2009 He was voted #11 in the DJ Mag Top 100 Poll and is poised to go even higher in this years edition. He has spent a lot of time in the country this summer, holding down a well recieved four week mini residency at Las Vegas' club Rain's Perfecto Night. His U.S tour will come to a close when he plays another set at New York's Electric Zoo Festival. This year he will be playing on the Main Stage on Saturday, September 4th. In anticipation of the festival we caught up with ATB to talk about his latest mix compilation, Electric Zoo and the tragic events of this year's Love Parade.

ATB will be performing at the Electric Zoo - Main Stage on Saturday, September 4th. Click here to attend his set!



You have just released a new DJ mix called Sunset Beach DJ Session. Each of the two discs features a different side to ATB. First, we hear a more “in the club” sound but on the second disc we hear a more chilled out side of your music; perfect for summer nights on the beach. What are some of the destinations that inspired you to make this mix?
During the last months I have traveled around the globe a lot and, of course, got one or another impression from the places I have seen during these travels. But there is no specific destination that the whole compilation depends on. It’s more a combination of all impressions I gathered during the last months. I think everybody who listens to the CD and keeps in mind the background of a DJ Session on a beach during sunset will have the perfect picture in their own mind.

In addition to your mix CDs, you have released 8 full length artist albums in almost as many years. Do you consider a DJ mix to be a “break” from production or does just as much time and effort go into putting together a proper mix as does with an artist album?
Well, producing an album and making a mix compilation are two totally different things. Both are very important for me, because I want to show the people every side of ATB. On one hand there are the albums with ATB the producer, where I solely present my own music and ideas, and on the other hand is ATB the DJ with the compilations, where I give the people an exclusive insight into the music they can expect at one of my DJ gigs.

Trance has been one of dance music most popular genre’s for a while and is currently thriving in popularity around the world. How has the genre changed since its early days?
The quality of the productions has significantly improved, especially the overall sound quality. This is due to the modern ways of production available these days. Digital sound tools have had a huge influence in the whole production process, making it easier to explore and try out new things that were just impossible to do years ago. Also the tracks are slowing down a bit in their tempo. 10 years ago tracks were produced and played at around 140 BPM, and today it’s approximately around 130 BPM. But there is a much larger creative variety in trance today than there was 10 years ago. Many trance tracks get influenced by other styles, like House, Electro and even possible Rock or Hip Hop. This makes the sound of today very variable and much more interesting.

What is it about trance music that makes it have such a universal appeal? What is it about the genre that also makes it so polarizing?
For me it’s the unique combination of melodies and beats, which makes this sound so sweeping, and I’m sure it’s the same for many other people. It’s not just about having a grooving beat or an emotional melody. I take great effort in combining those two elements for maximum result, so that the people can party away with a groovy beat and on the other hand connect with the deep emotions in the melodies.

In some very sad news, the tragic events at this year’s Love Parade in Germany have been well documented. What were your immediate thoughts upon learning of the events that were unfolding? Do you think that the organizers were correct in letting the show continue even with knowledge of what had happened?
What has happened in Duisburg on the 24th of July is more than a tragedy. 21 people lost their lives due to false decisions of the organizers. There were many discussions in Germany during the last two weeks, whether it was the right decision to let the show continue or not. But what could the organizers do in this situation rather than keep the show going? If they had stopped the event, then thousands of people would have started to leave the venue instantly, and this was likely to cause a second, bigger tragedy than what had already happened.

How did the DJs and performers react when told the show will still go on?
Most of them, as well as me, didn’t want to perform at the show anymore after they had been informed about what had happened. The stage managers on-site showed total understanding for our decision and nobody made any approaches to try and persuade us to perform and our decision was respected by everybody.

Do you think that there is a future for Love Parade in Germany? If not, what do you think the event’s legacy will be?
This is really difficult to say, but I think the last word about it isn’t spoken yet. It would be a shame if such a wonderful event as the Love Parade, which is a synonym for finest electronic music and thousands of people celebrating peacefully won’t take place anymore, only because the people involved in the making of this years’ event didn’t pay attention to the task at hand and made all mistakes possible. Maybe one day someone will step up and take the challenge, but it surely must be someone with a lot of experience in the matter and not just anybody.

Let’s get back to talking about music. You will be returning to New York in September for another set at the Electric Zoo festival. You were one of the DJs who played last year at the festivals inaugural edition. What were your thoughts on the festival last year? How does it compare to other festivals in other cities?
Playing at the Electric Zoo festival last year was a real honor and one of the best gigs last year. To play open air in the middle of such a wonderful city like New York is really something special and a totally amazing experience. There is no other city in the world comparable with the beautiful feelings and skyline of New York. It’s really unique.

In addition to Electric Zoo you are also heading to Las Vegas for a weekly mini residency at Paul Oakenfold’s Perfecto Vegas event at Rain Nightclub in August. How did this opportunity come about? What is it about Las Vegas and Rain Nightclub that appeals to you?
I have played at Paul Oakenfold’s Perfecto night once or twice already, and so I know the Rain club. To be honest I was really surprised when my management got a call from the n9ne group where they asked if I would like to make a summer residence at the Perfecto night. Of course I didn’t have to think about it very long and gladly accepted the offer. I think of all cities around the globe, Las Vegas is the one with the highest quality of entertainment, and I am very proud to be a part of this entertainment world during my four weeks at the Rain.

With a constant tour schedule and such a prolific output of studio work, how do you manage to keep everything fresh and exciting after all these years? What tricks do you have so that you don’t get too burnt out on the road or in the studio?
It all depends on the right mixture between working in the studio and being on tour. But also the combination of both is what keeps everything fresh, interesting and inspiring. When I’m on tour, I get a lot of emotional feedback from the audience I play for, and I take that emotions back with me to the studio. Then when I produce new tracks, they are the creative result of that feedback mixed with my own ideas, emotions and feelings. Then taking those new tracks with me on tour lets me experience the feedback from the people, so the circle is complete.

But you can be assured that I also take great value in making sure that I have enough free time for my family and friends. You know, I’m not really a workaholic.



Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5, 2010
Made Event presents

ELECTRIC ZOO
New York Electronic Music Festival

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival
11am-11pm Each Day, All Ages
Two Day Passes & Single Day Tickets Available

www.atb-music.com
www.MadeEvent.com
www.ElectricZooFestival.com]]> Upcoming Events http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93759 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=592 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:11:39 GMT Fedde le Grand. The track exploded to #1 positions in multiple countries, as well as receiving "Best Underground Club Track" awards from IDMA and CWA, also providing Fedde with the IDMA for "Best Breakthrough DJ". This track was a not so humble introduction to the world of jet setting DJ status which has seen Fedde steadily grow to one of the premier DJs in the game. His debut album Output hit 60 countries last year and went on to include a slew of successful singles including the massive "Back & Forth". He has collaborated with superstars Madonna and Will.i.am and is set to go into the studio with the likes of Tiesto and Mark Knight, amongst others. He is also the head of the acclaimed Flamingo Recordings which boasts a slew of production material, as well as some of the best club nights around the world. Always keeping busy, Fedde has just released his latest club banger "Rockin High" featuring remixes from superstars David Guetta and Laidback Luke and is in the middle of another packed festival season bringing him to events around the globe. In September, his busy schedule brings him back to New York City where he will be making a Main Stage appearance at Electric Zoo on Sunday, September 5th.

Fedde Le Grand will be performing at Electric Zoo - Main Stage on Sunday, September 5th. Click here to attend his set!



Your NYC event
ELECTRIC ZOO FESTIVAL

Top 3 summer festival survival tips
-Take plenty of water
-Be prepared for any weather!!!
-Figure out who you want to catch before you go

Favorite non-clubbing pastime in New York City
Going shopping

Favorite NYC restaurant and why
Go to the restaurant at the Rivington Hotel, that’s amazing and great food

Obsolete item you can't part with
Laptop

Clothing item you can’t live without
Sneakers

Favorite electronic gadget
My iPod, it’s been one of my best travel companions!

Best recent gift
My Tom Ford sunglasses

Next big purchase
Building a new studio

Most underrated producer
Jimpster



What you miss most about home when abroad
My family

Your traveling routine on the plane
get my Ipad or laptop out, watch a movie or work on a track

Indispensable travel item
Laptop

Favorite holiday vacation spot
I’m traveling most of the year that’s why I like to stay at home

Favorite touring memento
This summer me and my crew traveling through Europe with the jet

Beach reading this summer
Have you seen my schedule this summer? I just about have time to do interviews!

What’s on your drink rider
The usual – Bacardi is a must, Coke, mixers, some fruit juice and plenty of water

Craziest thing witnessed from the DJ booth this summer
An old guy only wearing a thong at the street parade in Zurich. Let me tell you, NIGHTMARES!

Biggest track of the summer
Funkerman remix of Red Hot Chili Peppers and my intro mix of "Back and Forth"

What’s on your iPod playlist
-Aloe Blacc – "I Need a Dollar"
-Planet Funk – "Chase the Sun" original version
-Jimpster - "Sleeper"

Favorite iPhone App
iFedde, no really, it is. It keeps me in touch with my community

Hobbies
Besides music I like to go to the gym and practice martial arts

Personal hero
James Brown



Earliest musical memory
Me in my diaper dancing in front of the TV and I’ve got the video to prove it.

What did you want to be when you were a kid
Archeologist like Indiana Jones

Fictional character you identify with
The Flash because I’m so quick on the decks.



Most cherished record
New Order – "Blue Monday", because I’ve the original on floppy disc sleeves on vinyl

New for you in 2010
"Rocking High"... Working on a lot of collaborations with Tiesto, Green Velvet, Mark Knight and others and some remixes.



Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5, 2010
Made Event presents

ELECTRIC ZOO
New York Electronic Music Festival

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival
11am-11pm Each Day, All Ages
Two Day Passes & Single Day Tickets Available

www.feddelegrand.com
www.MadeEvent.com
www.ElectricZooFestival.com]]> Upcoming Events http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93756 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=591 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:43:07 GMT Above & Beyond took its name from the poster of a motivational trainer by the same name as founding member Jono Grant. Ten years later, the moniker has proven to be prophetic: Above & Beyond is one of biggest names in trance, having received early support from Pete Tong, going on to play for 1 million people on a beach in Rio de Janeiro, and rising to the #4 spot in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJ Poll within four years. They recently released Anjunabeats Volume 8, the latest in their series of celebrated mix compilations on their own Anjunabeats label, which also houses producers like Super8 & Tab and Menno de Jong. We talked to Jono about the new album, what exactly makes trance music so popular, and their upcoming Electric Zoo gig on September 5. Also, why they’re giving fans a chance to win a piece of the moon.



Your new mix Anjunabeats Volume 8 came out on July 20th. How does this edition differ from the previous volumes?
I think each volume series we do is a step forward from the last, musically. Obviously dance music is quite a fast-moving form of music, so I don’t know if there’s a particular thing I could pick up on, really. It’s just kind of a further evolution of our sound.

You are currently ranked as the #4 DJ(s) the world in DJ Mag’s Top 100. How do you manage to keep your sound fresh and interesting while maintaining a prolific presence with trance fans around the world?
Well, I think that helps with your position in DJ Mag polls, to try and keep things interesting. If you go a bit stale, I think fans will move onto something else. But I think the key is to keep your fans happy, really, to keep things interesting. Sometimes, obviously, if you change your style a bit, some fans kind of get upset and they want more of the old stuff. There’s always a bit of that that goes on. But in the end, if you stay static, you’ll actually lose more fans rather than gain more fans.

Above & Beyond’s sound is pretty diverse – you’re able to incorporate a lot of different types of sounds. Where do your influences come from? Do you listen to a lot of different types of music?
I think that’s probably why. We’ve got quite a wide range of influences. Paavo is very much into film music. Tony comes from a band background. I was into a lot of Depeche Mode and ‘80s music. I think it’s a diverse range of influences that really keep the sound interesting. That’s the key, really. If you just listen to dance music, then all of your music will probably sound boring, to be honest! Because if that’s all you listen to, then you’re just going to regurgitate that. I sort of believe there’s no output without input. And whatever you listen to kind of comes back out, whether it’s jazz music or rock music or whatever. So everything has its say in what you do, I think.

What do you think it is about trance that makes it so popular around the world?
I think it’s a very melodic form of music, so it’s kind of quite an acceptable form of music. So I think that’s kind of global. People like melodies all around the world, whereas stuff that’s not melodic, stuff that’s more rhythmical, say, tends to be more prevalent in other cultures. So I think it’s the melodic factor, really.

Do you have a definition of trance music? Do you think it can be defined?
Well, it’s funny, because we don’t think of what we do in terms of, in relation to, trance music. It’s difficult to define what trance music is, really. I can tell you what we do – I think what we do as kind of uplifting electronic dance music. Trance music in particular…it has to have some form of melody in it and some kind of hypnotic vibe to it as well. It’s quite a basic definition, but I suppose it would have to be two things: hypnotic and melodic.

You’re coming to play the Electric Zoo festival in New York this September. What is it that you most enjoy about playing in New York City?
To be honest, the U.S. is one of the best places to play because I feel like we’re very much appreciated over there and we always feel welcome to play there. The people are very educated about music, I think, because of satellite radio and stuff like that. They tend to know all of the records, so when you do play a big vocal track, everyone sings along to the words. To be honest, North America is one our best territories to play and I think that’s true for a lot of DJs. It’s a very well-organized market, so things don’t tend to go wrong as much as they might in some other areas. A lot of that success can be attributed to the organization.

How do you approach a festival performance as opposed to a club performance?
When we’re playing a festival, we’ll tend to play a shorter set from the start, because often there will be other DJs playing. And our set will be kind of more focused and we’ll play slightly more obvious material. Stuff that people really, really want to hear, rather than take people on a really long journey for three hours. People want to hear upbeat records, I think, so it’s kind of more condensed, if you will. At a club, we’ll play a three-hour set, which starts out progressive, and build it up to the bigger tracks. But at a festival, you haven’t got time to do that so much. It’s a bit more hits-led I guess.

Who are some of current musical influences?
I still listen to a lot of old ‘80s music like the Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode and all that stuff. That’s still a very big influence for me. One of Paavo’s favorite film composers, and I think we all like his music, is Thomas Newman, who did American Beauty and Road to Perdition and all that kind of stuff, so that’s a big influence for the three of us as well. Tony was very much into New Wave music and he still listens to some of that, but he’s more into bands than I think me and Paavo are. So it’s quite diverse, really.

Who are some up and coming DJs/producers we should know about?
There’s a guy called Arty, from Russia. I think a lot of people already know about him because he’s put out a lot of stuff, but he’s been really excellent. There’s also another guy called Andrew Bayer, who has been around for a while under the name the Signalrunners, but he’s now gone solo. He’s producing some amazing stuff right now. I also really like Boom Jinx from Norway. He’s a big character when he DJs as well. So he’s one to look out for.

What sort of gear makes up your studio?
Largely, it’s software-based these days. We do have quite of a lot of hardware. We’ve got a Moog Voyager, Roland SH-101, and some sort of plastic synths like that. But we’re working mainly in Logic, mainly with plugins these days. Most people are, it’s so much easier, and you can record mixes.

Back in the day--I was just talking to Paavo about this the other day, it was quite funny-- we’d actually finish a track quite quickly because we couldn’t load it up again. Now, you can record all the settings, whereas before, you’d have to remember the position of knobs on your mixing desk. We’d resort to lots of methods like taking pictures of the mixing desk and stuff like that so we could remember where everything was if we needed to come back to it.

But now, it’s actually a different discipline working in the studio--the fact that you can come back to something a lot easier means that you tend to do that, rather than putting something to bed and finishing it and moving on to the next track. You’ll often think, well, if that bass was a little bit louder or the hi hats were a bit crisper, and then you load it up again and have a tweak, and the weekend comes and you try out a new version of the track, and go, oh, I think that sounds better, but now I think the vocal’s not loud enough, and then you start changing all these things. So there was something magical, actually, about the old way of working, where you had a couple of days to do it before you’d move on to something else because you had a remix that you had to do for someone else, or something like that. You’d actually finish the track, and that would be it. These days we’re all digital, but we used to be analog.

What’s your typical setup for a DJ set?
We just use a Pioneer DJ mixer with two CDJs MK-3s. We’re pretty simple in that respect. We like to prepare stuff beforehand, so we’ll make a lot of bootleg special edits of tracks, work in the studio, and then present what we’ve done on stage instead of remixing tracks on the fly. Sometimes that can be effective, but we prefer to concentrate on entertaining the crowd and that sort of thing, and use the studio for geeking out more.

Your track “Buzz” was used to unveil Virgin Galatic’s SpaceShipTwo. Can you tell me about that experience?
It was really good actually, because basically we found out that Virgin had been sort of sniffing around our music and had heard this track. They actually did some research into Above & Beyond and Anjunabeats, which was pretty cool. And they decided that it was a good fit with Virgin, which is really nice to hear.

At the actual launch, that was quite a dramatic event. The actual tent blew away at the end of the event, which was pretty crazy. It’s actually been uploaded on Youtube, you can find it somewhere. It was great, we met Richard Branson and all his family and stuff. And obviously Schwarzenegger was there doing his speech. It was just great to be part of that event and to hear the music when the spaceship was being unveiled. It’s great to be part of a historic moment like that.

I see that you are also giving fans the opportunity to win a piece of the moon on your website. What is it about outer space that interests you and Above & Beyond?
I think it’s forward thinking, to think about how space could affect our lives. There might be some solutions to problems we have right now that may be up there. It’s human nature to want to explore undiscovered areas, really. Well, it’s not undiscovered yet, is it? But we need to discover more. So I think that’s the fascination, really. Tony’s particularly into physics and stuff like that as well, so he’s got a particular interest in the science behind it. Personally, for me, I’d just like to go up in that spaceship because it sounds really cool.

North American Dates
September 1 Newport Beach, CA @ Sutra www.sutraoc.com
September 2 San Diego, CA @ Fluxx www.fluxxsd.com
September 3 Seattle, WA @ Showbox Theatre www.showboxonline.com
September 4 Austin TX @ Nocturnal Festival at Apache Pass Event Center
September 5 New York, NY @ Electric Zoo: New York's Electronic Music Festival www.electriczoofestival.com
September 5 Toronto, Canada @ Guvernment www.theguvernment.com



Anjunabeats Volume 8 Tracklist
Disc 1
1. Parker & Hanson "Alquimia"
2. Duderstadt "Stranded in NYC"
3. Aruna & Mark Eteson "Let Go"
4. Oliver Smith "Chordplay"
5. Boom Jinx & Andrew Bayer "Keyboard Cowboys"
6. Above & Beyond vs. Kyau & Albert "Anphonic"
7. Arty "Rush"
8. Maor Levi feat. Ashley Tomberlin "Chasing Love"
9. Super8 & Tab feat. Anton Sonin "Black Is The New Yellow"
10. Andrew Bayer "From The Earth (Breakfast Remix)"
11. Bart Claessen "90 Nights Of Summer"
12. Above & Beyond & Gareth Emery pres. OceanLab "On A Good Day [Metropolis]"
13. Thomas Datt pres. Asedo "Seven Years"
14. Daniel Kandi "Piece Of Me"

Disc 2
1. Andrew Bayer "A Farewell (Intro Edit)"
2. Andrew Bayer "The Taxi Driver"
3. Arty "The Wonder"
4. 7 Skies "Sushi"
5. Lange "Live Forever [Feat. Emma Hewitt] (Mat Zo Dub)"
6. Who.Is "We.Are"
7. Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford "Thing Called Love (Club Mix)"
8. David West feat. Andreas Hermansson "Larry Mountains 54 (Juventa Remix)"
9. Adam Nickey "Altara"
10. Daniel Kandi "Forgive Me"
11. Super8 & Tab feat. Jan Burton "Mercy (Extended Mix)"
12. Alt+F4 "Alt+F4 (Dan Stone Remix)"
13. Nitrous Oxide "Dreamcatcher (Club Mix)"
14. Oceanlab vs. Passive Progressive "Sky Falls Away"



Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5, 2010
Made Event presents

ELECTRIC ZOO
New York Electronic Music Festival

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival
11am-11pm Each Day, All Ages
Two Day Passes & Single Day Tickets Available

www.aboveandbeyond.nu
www.anjunabeats.com
www.MadeEvent.com
www.ElectricZooFestival.com]]> Upcoming Events http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93444 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=590 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:58:58 GMT the new sound of Frankfurt", Reboot was discovering electronic music at an age when most other boys were thinking about video games and girls. Drawing diverse influences from jazz to world music and classic house, Reboot has managed to develop a complex techno sound that he calls "poly-rhythmic architecture" but dancefloors around the world simply call dynamite. It is his ever present inquisitive side that pushes him to constantly experiment, feeling just as comfortable behind the decks as he does in the studio or performing live. His studio material has been released on labels like Supplemental Facts, Moon Harbour, Cecille, Renaissance and, of course, Cadenza while, as a DJ, he has played all of the world's temples of techno including Tokyo's Womb, London's Fabric and Frankfurt's Cocoon. Along with some of his Cadenza peers, he is a vital part of Luciano's live experiment Aether, whose futuristic combination of sound and visuals is a perfect representation of Cadenza’s philosophy of combining the sensory with cerebral, audio with emotional.

2010 has, again, marked a big year for Reboot. His debut album on Cadenza entitled Shunyata has been released and is a very accurate representation of him as an artist and DJ, grounded in dancefloor ready rhythms while managing to provide sounds and style's not commonly heard. On Saturday, September 4, 2010 Reboot will be part of the weekend long Electric Zoo festival taking place on New York's Randall's Island Park. Playing the Sunday School Grove area alongside a who's who of the world's techno elite, the event marks Reboot's long awaited return to the Big Apple. In anticipation of the set we caught up with him and asked about the festival, the influence of Sven Väth and the pitfalls of having a job that requires wearing a suit.



In the last couple of years you have stormed onto the electronic music scene with a series of productions and remixes worthy of a seasoned professional. Can you give us a little background of yourself and how you first got into electronic music?
I've been around since I was thirteen years old and first listened to a radioshow hosted by Sven Väth. The music he played got me straight away and I started running to record shops. Maybe a year later I went to the Omen in Frankfurt, Sven`s home base and one of the most amazing clubs ever. After that night it was pretty clear, I wanted to learn how to produce this kind of music. An older friend with production experience showed me the first tricks and I started spending every cent I had on drum machines and synthesizers. I kept on producing over the years but never had the intention to make a living out of it.

I have read that you were working a relatively corporate job for a while before deciding to become a full time musician. What was your day job? And how difficult was the decision to pursue music full time? Was there a specific event that occurred which gave you some peace of mind that what you were doing was the correct decision?
After studying economics I was working as a business consultant for almost ten years. Very corporate – with suit and tie. Making music was just a hobby until then. About 4 years ago I started to give some demos to my friends from BELOW Records and they straight away signed me. From there on it went pretty fast. Just last year I quit the job because it was impossible to do both things equally professional. My family, especially my dad, told me to finally make the step and give it a shot. So here I am.

Looking back on that situation, what advice would you give someone that was in the same position?
Difficult to say what would be the right advice in this kind of situation. For me it was pretty easy, because I knew I could go back to my former job or field if I wouldn’t succeed in music. I had a plan B. In general of course I`d have to say: follow your heart and get rid of the suit.

You seem to be primarily known as a prolific studio musician; however you also have your own distinct DJ style. What sort of satisfaction do you get out of producing original material and how does that differ from the satisfaction that you get from DJing?
You can`t really compare that. Being in the studio is a more focused and concentrated process. There is no direct feedback from a crowd. It`s like being stuck in your own little world. DJing is communicative process with direct reactions from the people. Just sitting in the studio would not satisfy me at all. I need to get out and have fun with the party crowd. I also play a lot of live acts. Doing that is more like a connection between producing and performing. Creating something new on stage, receiving direct feedback is one of the most exciting things.

Your DJ style is now in showcase at the Cadenza residency night at Pacha Ibiza. How has the residency been going? What has been the craziest thing that you have seen taking place on the island so far this summer?
Luciano and the Cadenza crew are hosting the Sunday nights at Pacha and I am more than happy to be part of this. We had an unbelievable start and the Club is rammed every night we play there. The atmosphere, decoration and music make it so special. It is hardly comparable to any other night on the whole island. To me it is the best party series this summer. I've seen a whole lot of crazy shit this summer. But I have to mention the Luciano & the Vagabundos party is may on Ushuaia Beach. Over 5000 people going totally mental. And of course the Cadenza opening party at Pacha. Everybody was wearing make-up and dresses. It was super special!

You have recently released your full length album Shunyata on Cadenza Records. You describe your work as “complex rhythm architecture.” How does this philosophy describe the sound of your album?
Of course “c-r-a” doesn`t describe all the tracks I made, but for the most of them it fits pretty well – especially for the album. It`s more a description of my producing process. First I start building many little rhythm loops and layer them over each other. Some of them you can barely hear. I try to find a way, that you can listen to a track many times and find little details that you haven`t recognized before.

What sort of equipment set up did you use when making the album?
One of the key instruments is my Modular system. I started producing almost every track with some patches I made on it. This thing is like a living organism and you can never really know what it is coming up with next. Also I used my Minimoog and the Elektron Machinedrum a lot. For some of the tracks I recorded some drumming and percussion I played. No Plug-ins, synths and just a couple of Samples.

As many of your peers do, you reside in Germany which happens to be your home country as well. How has the German electronic music scene changed since you first began your foray into it?
I get older – the scene stays the same age. There is always young people following, a very healthy process. Music wise, you constantly find new trends, even if it might mean to step back in time. I find myself playing a lot of really old records at the moment. This dirty US house tunes from the early nineties. Also I have the feeling that today promoters and clubs try to squeeze as many DJ`s as possible into a night. You have to play this 1.5 or 2 hour sets, which I really hate. It`s pretty rare that you can hear a DJ playing for 6-8 hours, taking you on a journey. But basically I think that the electronic music scene is having a nice comeback after a big hype in the early nineties and a long hole till 3-4 years ago.

You’ve played for the BlkMarket party here in NYC – how does the underground vibe in Brooklyn compare to other underground scenes in Berlin or UK or is it all the same once the lights go down?
Regarding the party`s itself, I think it is not that much of a difference. But NYC has this special vibe. Kind of rough and dirty with freaky and arty people that love to party. The scene seems to be fresh and growing and still the events have this underground charm. Like Berlin or the UK 10-15 years ago - especially the BlkMarket events. I always enjoy every second in this amazing city!

In September you will be coming to New York City for the Electric Zoo festival. When I see you on line ups in New York you seem to primarily play in the cities striving underground scene. How will your performance in a festival environment differ from those that you have given to New York audiences in the past?
I always try to prepare myself regarding the size of the venue. So I wouldn't play the same set on a 5000 people stage than in a 300 people club. I guess it`s gonna be a nice mixture of pure party stuff and some deeper tunes. You have my word, that I`ll do my best to make those bootys shake!

What are your top 3 festival survival tips?
- No Drugs
- No Alcohol
- No Sex …… but….. do we really wanna survive???



Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5, 2010
Made Event presents

ELECTRIC ZOO
New York Electronic Music Festival

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival
11am-11pm Each Day, All Ages
Two Day Passes & Single Day Tickets Available

www.myspace.com/reboot
www.MadeEvent.com
www.ElectricZooFestival.com]]> Upcoming Events http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93434 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=589 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:41:50 GMT Marcel Dettmann there are a few words which immediately spring to mind. Rough, rugged, and raw are some which make up the famed Berghain residents musical attributes, while adventurous, intelligent and improvisational can be used to describe his philosophy. His sets are known to build in tension and momentum using a slew of hi hats, kick drums, and basslines, both grounded in tradition, as well as consciously working outside the comfortable techno box. Whether it is any number of global headlining performances, underground appearances or multi hour Berghain marathons, listeners are sure to hear a slew of styles and influences when Marcel mans the booth. From British bass music to Chicago's jacking house sound, from classic Detroit to modern Berlin, Marcel is able to generate mood and connections with sounds that defy age and class. In the past few years, Marcel has also come into his own as a producer and remixer. Remixing the likes of Ellen Allien, Junior Boys, Loco Dice, and Modeselektor, as well as releasing original material on Berghains Ostgut Ton and his own MDR labels. In the studio as well as behind the decks he incorporates the same adventurous philosophy which has made him one of the most respected and diverse figures in the scene.

This Friday, August 6 Marcel Dettmann brings his talents to the place that he has described as one of his top 5 party spots in the world, Brooklyn's The Bunker. Back in May, The Bunker launched a Berghain and Panorama Bar quarterly residency with Prosumer and Tobias to much acclaim. Now Marcel, and Panorama Bar resident Steffi take to the decks and bring the sounds of two of the world's best clubs to the underground atmosphere of Public Assembly. Be on the look out for tracks off of Marcel's debut artist album Dettmann on Ostgut Ton Records which has been gaining glowing reviews for its fluid and experimental take on modern techno. In anticipation of this one of a kind event, Rhythmism.com talks with Marcel about the new album, why it is so difficult for Eurpoean DJs to get work visas on time, and the state of affairs in Berlin's techno scene.



You will be coming back to New York City in August for another performance at the infamous Bunker party in Brooklyn. You have stated that The Bunker is one of your favorite places in the world to play. What makes it so special to you and how does it fit your particular musical style so well?
I really like the whole concept... the people who run the party, the crowd there & of course the location.

The Bunker has recently begun a Panoramabar/Berghain quarterly residency featuring some of the famed Berlin clubs best representatives. How do you feel the atmosphere of Panoramabar/Berghain can transfer over to the streets of Brooklyn, NYC?
Panoramabar/Berghain is Panoramabar/Berghain. And Bunker is Bunker. Means that we shouldn't try to make a Panoramabar or Berghain out of the Bunker. And neither the other way around. Every club is special in its own way and should last like this.

In previous trips to New York, have you had a chance to explore the city at all or do you mostly have to hop on a plane directly after your set?
Unfortunately I didn't have that much time yet but I saw the Brooklyn Bridge and SOHO ...

Your NYC date will mark your first attempt at playing in America since Movement 2010, where unfortunately you were unable to perform due to visa issues. The same issue also occurred with Ricardo Villalobos. Can you explain the process behind getting a work visa and what are some of the reasons for which they can be denied? Is this a common occurrence?
The process is in general very complicated ... lots of formulas to fill in and money to spend for And I have no clue why it took so long regarding Ricardo's and my visa ...

You have been a scene staple for quite some time; however you have only recently released your debut artist album Dettmann. What made you decide that now was the perfect time to finally release an album?
There was no specific reason for a special time line. I just felt when I was producing that it was the perfect moment to do it.

Were any of your tracks produced with the dancefloor particularly in the forefront of your mind? Do you test any of the tracks on audiences before adding them to the album or is the album constructed using a different philosophy?
I never think about how where and for who my music could work for. It just has to touch my soul. And only than it's authentic and spreads to the people … regardless if they're clubbers or people which are interested in experimental music ...

Each track has a simple one word title; however, each is quite indicative of the track as a whole yet they are open ended enough to provide the listener with the opportunity to make their own assumptions. Was there a method behind the titles of the albums tracks and how they fit together in this particular order?
The titles were just chosen by the feeling of every single track. I didn't want any attention taking away from the music ... no artificial fairy titles just a simple word which express only one feeling. For example "Viscous" sounds really sticky ...

How are you able to separate the two different sides of your musical career? When you spend so much time DJing around the world, how do you find the time and energy to switch into artist mode and work on a project that requires such a different mindset?
To be honest it's a really welcome change of pace. On the weekends I'm a DJ playing all different kind of records all over the world and during the week I'm concentrating in my studio on my own music.

How has your residency at Berghain allowed you to grow as an artist? What is it about the club that makes it so unique?
As an artist inspiration is everything ... So I get influenced by the the Club and the people there. Overall it's a great symbiosis I'm very pleased about it. In my opinion the reason for the uniqueness of Berghain is the way how everything works together: the people, the location, the music … There are no rules, no boundaries, everybody is equal. You have tourists from all over the world, the Berlin people, gays, heteros, younger and older.

We hear a lot of crazy stories about Berghain – what might be the craziest thing you’ve ever seen? (Please shock us!)
The myth of Berghain is a myth because it's always a different journey. So there are no specific stories to talk about because they became replaced every weekend ...

How many years have you been in Berlin? In your opinion, how does the city of Berlin compare today from when you first started there?
I've been living in Berlin since 7 years but I already grow up close to Berlin. Berlin is changing everyday cause of the people living here. There so many interesting artists moving to Berlin from all over the world … painters, fashion people, actors, musicians ... That makes that city very special and inspiring.

With so many accomplishments under your belt, as well as a lengthy period of time being active in the scene, how do you keep everything fresh and exciting? Especially the residency?
It’s all about the music. Sharing music with other people is a great emotion. And every weekend it’s like a present you get and don’t know what’s in it I try to give back what I got from other musicians. That means I want to be the inspiration for other artists to express themselves and make music.

What are some of your musical influences outside of electronic music?
At home we're listening to classical musical ...



Friday, August 6, 2010
Beyond Booking presents

BERGHAIN & PANORAMA BAR AT THE BUNKER

Back Berghain Room
Marcel Dettmann
Spinoza

Front Panorama Bar
Steffi
Eric Cloutier

Public Assembly
70 North 6th Street
Brooklyn, NYC
10pm-6am, 21+
$10 in advance

www.myspace.com/marceldettmann
www.beyondbooking.com
www.berghain.de]]> Upcoming Events http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93370 http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=587 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:58:24 GMT Electric Zoo is right around the corner and ready to provide the Big Apple with another dose of musical mayhem. The 26 acres of lush greenery and stunning water views of Randall’s Island Park provide the backdrop for New York’s premier destination for electronic music over Labor Day weekend, September 4th & 5th, 2010. With each passing day, not only does anticipation grow but the already massive collection of DJs, producers, and live acts scheduled to perform gets bigger, better and more diverse.

This year's final festival lineup will include additions from electronic music pioneer Moby playing a rare Main Stage DJ set on Sunday. Other notable additions include New York’s favorite resident DJ Boris, veteran German trance duo Cosmic Gate, the U.S. debut from Italian techno wonder Dusty Kid, new school trance heavyweight Glenn Morrison, Dutch electro/trance superstar Sander van Doorn, and Colorado dance/rock outfit Savoy.

On Saturday, the Main Stage will be headlined by The Chemical Brothers on the heels of their latest release Further, Italian electro favorite Benny Bennasi, German trance king ATB, and dancehall bangers Major Lazer. On Sunday, Armin van Buuren returns for a headlining set on the eve of his new artist album Mirage, along with Moby, Dutch house sensation Fedde Le Grand, and Berlin's Boys Noize with his mutant techno sound. The Hilltop Arena will be headlined by Grammy nominated artist, globally acclaimed DJ and perennial NYC favorite Paul van Dyk, along with prolific artist Kaskade supporting his sixth album, Dynasty, and UK trance trio Above & Beyond with their upcoming album Ajnunabeats Vol 8. The Red Bull Music Academy Tent will feature Colorado's self-publishing machine Pretty Lights and his electro organic cutting-edge party rocking beats and San Francisco's freeform artist Bassnectar. Finally, the Sunday School Grove returns with its signature school buses, featuring techno innovator Richie Hawtin and Bedrock maestro John Digweed.

2-Day General Admission Passes are available now, but HURRY because prices go up on Thursday, July 8th at 12 midnight. VIP Upgrades are also available with optional parking. If you are 21+ and have purchased a general admission ticket, the VIP Upgrade will get you in through a separate VIP entrance, provide prime viewing of the main stage from the VIP bleachers or front row, as well as access to the VIP tented lounge with couches, table and chairs, separate food menu, and private cash bar featuring mixed drinks, beer and wine, and VIP-only deluxe air conditioned bathrooms. For tickets and information, go to: www.electriczoofestival.com.

Listen to Electric Zoo Radio on Sirius XM's Area channel every Thursday at 8:00 pm ET with rebroadcasts on Sundays at 7:00 pm ET now through Thursday, September 2nd.

ELECTRIC ZOO ARTISTS - FREE LISTEN/DOWNLOAD:
Moby "Stay Down"(Popof Remix) - download now!
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For more info, please go to: www.electriczoofestival.com.

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Here is the current day & stage breakdown of artists performing at Electric Zoo 2010 (*indicates new):

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
Main Stage
The Chemical Brothers
Benny Benassi
ATB
Major Lazer
Boris*
Dirty South
Tom Middleton

Hilltop Arena
Paul van Dyk
Kaskade
Chuckie
Gareth Emery
Glenn Morrison*
Joachim Garraud
Markus Schulz
Pete Tong

Red Bull Music Academy Tent
Pretty Lights
Afrojack
Erol Alkan
Fake Blood
Flying Lotus
LA Riots
Martyn
Rusko

Sunday School Grove
Richie Hawtin
Claude VonStroke
Joris Voorn
Paco Osuna
Paul Kalkbrenner
Reboot
Steve Bug

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
Main Stage
Armin van Buuren
Moby* (DJ Set)
Fedde le Grand
Boys Noize
Funkagenda

Hilltop Arena
Above & Beyond
Avicii
Chris Lake
Cosmic Gate*
D. Ramirez
Sander van Doorn*
Steve Aoki
Wolfgang Gartner

Red Bull Music Academy Tent
Bassnectar
A-Trak
Aeroplane
Diplo
Jon Hopkins
Savoy*
The Glitch Mob

Sunday School Grove
John Digweed
Adultnapper
Davide Squillace
Dixon
Dusty Kid*
Marco Carola
Martin Buttrich
Matthias Tanzmann
Popof
Victor Calderone

About Electric Zoo
After its inaugural year, Electric Zoo has already established itself as New York’s premier electronic music festival. In 2009, 26,000 people passed through the gates of Randall’s Island Park to witness over 50 acts representing multiple countries on 4 stages. Electric Zoo represents all genres of electronic music by bringing top international DJs and live acts along with hometown favorites to New York City. The festival’s inaugural edition received a coveted IDMA nomination for “Best U.S. Festival” and “Best Music Event” by URB magazine, as well as positive press coverage from major media outlets like CNN, New York Times, Huffington Post, Village Voice, Time Out New York, New York Post, DJ Mag, and Ocean Drive.

About Made Event
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Your latest artist album ‘Do You Dream?’ is your third. How does this album differ from your two previous artist albums? Where did the title come from?
Well the music ‘mix’ of each album is always going to be different, as is the direction each takes. To actually pin down that difference down though is very hard indeed. I guess that one aspect is that much of the music on 'Do You Dream' is very hard to categorize completely; notably more so than 'Progression' at any rate. If the local music store had a section marked ‘not 100% trance’, it would probably slot very neatly in there! There are many tracks on it that I personally find just impossible to classify.

As for the title, well it comes in the form of a question: do you dream? I want people to interpret that in their own individual way. As questions go it’s a highly open-ended one!

Most of the tracks on ‘Do You Dream’ feature prominent vocals; however there are several different vocalists on the album. How do these vocal collaborations come about? Do you write the lyrics as well as produce or do the vocalists bring in their own lyrics?
It’s been 3 years since my last album so that’s been time enough to hear many other vocalists singing on other tracks. You either think to yourself ‘I like that voice but I’m not sure its right for what I want to do’ or ‘heh, that sounds great! I think I’d like to work with that person’. That was very much the case for people like Susana, Jennifer Rene and Ana Criado too. In terms of the vocals, I don’t write them, no. I leave that down to the lyrical professionals! I was very lucky indeed to have many talented ones working on the album. Raz Nitzan and Adrian Brockhuyse are two guys from The Netherlands and they wrote the lyrics for three of the tracks ("Away", "Surreal" & "Unsaid"). These guys are basically the hit machine when it comes to electronic dance music. If you look them up their list of credits is really extraordinary.

When working on an artist album do all the tracks that you work on in that span make it onto the album? How do you decide which tracks make it on and which to leave off?
In terms of leaving on/leaving off it tends to have a great deal to do with the flow and overall vibe of the album. Obviously you don’t want to leave off tracks that you’re happy with and that you feel are current. However if they’re not in tune with what’s happening across the rest of the album, if they’re in danger of unbalancing it (as is sometimes the case) they have to hit the cutting room floor. Some come back, some never do!

A few of the tracks on ‘Do You Dream’ also come with their own music videos. What is the thought process behind taking a primarily electronic dance track and applying a visual storyline to it? How prominently do you wish to be featured in your music videos?
I love this element of the produce & release process. I think that giving the visual element to the audience, so that out of the clubs there’s something happening in tandem with the music is great. Armada, my label, really know there thing when it comes to stuff like this. If there wasn’t a real desire for people to have, they wouldn’t be doing it. In terms of being in them, if there’s a meaty role then hell yeah, I’ll turn up and do my bit!

Now with summer upon us, that means a busy festival and Ibiza season. What are you most looking forward to this summer?
It’s a busy one - truthfully I barely know where to start! I’ve got my solo night at Amnesia coming on the 10th of August – that’s going to be a blast. It’s only the second time I’ve done it and carrying a whole night on your shoulders at such an incredible club like that is a thrill. I’ve got seven other dates there over the course of the summer and Amnesia is looking, rocking and sounding just as good as ever. There’s a load of great festivals too; Dance Valley, Sunrise, Electric Zoo and Nature One – I know they’re all going to kick hard!

A big part of your summer will be the Armada residency in Ibiza with Armin van Buuren. What is it about the Armin as a DJ and Armada as a label that complements your own musical style and produces such successful events around the world?
In terms of complementing me, well Coldharbour has gone through Armada since it started. Armin was the one that facilitated that and has seen it through. Armada haven’t got to where they’ve got without knowing their business inside and out, & back to front. Knowing that you have that depth of knowledge and experience behind your releases is a great feeling.

Now that the artist album is released, are there any new projects/remixes that we can expect from you in the near future? How about on Coldharbour Recordings?
Coldharbour has its 100th release coming up at the end of July, so there’s some pretty exciting things lined up for that. It will be a big moment - until the end of last year it was kind of creeping up on me but then one of the team said ‘heh release 92!'

What are we going to do for your 100th?!
So basically we’ve got a special Coldharbour day on the 28th of this month and we’ll be releasing a host of new mixes of classic CH tracks.

So now that you have cracked the DJ Mag Top 10, released multiple artist albums and mix CD’s, and tour the world’s best clubs and festivals; Where do you go from here?
Well the short answer is onwards and upwards I hope! I have something a bit special lined up for the end of the year but I’m duty bound on penalty of lord knows what not to talk about it until the team say ‘go’! Watch this space I guess!

Markus Schulz Tour Dates
July 2 Montreal, Canada @ Red-Lite www.red-lite.com
July 3 Phoenix @ Marquee Theatre
July 4 Las Vegas, NV @ Palms Pool Party (Day Party) www.n9negroup.com
July 4 San Francisco, CA @ Ruby Skye www.rubyskye.com
July 7 Atlanta, GA @ Opera
July 9 Tampa, FL @ The Venue
July 10 Chicago, IL @ Vision www.visionnightclub.com
July 11 Calgary @ 355 Mansion with Sander Van Doorn
September 4+5 New York, NY @ Electric Zoo Festival www.electriczoofestival.com



‘Do You Dream?’ Tracklisting:
01: Alpha State
02: Away (feat. Sir Adrian)
03: Rain
04: Dark Heart Waiting (feat. Khaz)
05: Not The Same (feat. Jennifer Rene)
06: Do You Dream (Uplifting Vocal Mix)
07: Last Man Standing (feat. Khaz)
08: Surreal (feat. Ana Criado)
09: Unsaid (feat. Susana)
10: Lifted (feat. Angelique Bergere)
11: Perception (feat. Justine Suissa)
12: The New World
13: Lightwave (feat. Angelique Bergere)
14: 65.4 HZ
15: What Could Have Been
16: Goodbye (With Max Graham feat. Jessica Riddle)



Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5, 2010
Made Event presents

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ARMIN VAN BUUREN
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