I’m DJing at Moscow’s Arma 17 tonight (January 27)
I’m DJing again in Moscow tonight, making my debut at Arma 17. Click HERE to listen to my latest DJ mix (or on the Mixcloud players on the right for recent Germany Calling radio shows).
Deadmau5 Supports Simon Cowell
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US rave star Deadmau5 predicted Simon Cowell’s X Factor superstar DJ show will ‘catapult the awareness of EDM through the roof’, in a lengthy diatribe posted on his blog.
“Theres just no way in hell im going to come out guns blazing with an attitude like “fuck this, this isnt real DJ’ing, or has nothing to do with anything and blah blah blah”, said Deadmau5, “And it sure seems that EDM has been deemed fashionable these days to warrant it’s own long overdue primetime slot to the masses.”
“Give the underdogs a shot, see what happens… and EVEN IF no massive worldwide careers busted out of it… well shit, sure would be entertaining to watch wouldnt it?” (Facebook: http://on.fb.me/yORx0z )
Pacha Chief Spurns Simon Cowell’s Superstar DJ Search
Leading Ibiza club promoter Danny Whittle was ‘sick in his own mouth’ when he heard of TV impresario Simon Cowell’s plans for a ‘superstar DJ’ X Factor style talent show, he revealed this week, and vowed that Pacha will have nothing to do with the concept.
“How likely is it Pacha would get involved? We wouldn’t, it has nothing we would want,” said Danny.
“What impact will the show have on club culture generally? None at all,” he predicted,“Certainly not the side of club culture that actually matters.”
Handling Pacha’s bookings since the late 90s, Danny helped David Guetta and more recently the likes of Swedish House Mafia and Luciano become bona fide international stars off the back on weekly residencies at Pacha though predicted established DJs will have little to fear from Cowell’s contestants.
“They will just create some shit DJ who will probably make a fortune playing in shit clubs,” he suggested.
Danny Whittle on Ibiza-voice (2004 interview): WHAT IS IT DANNY WHITTLE DOES EXACTLY? - Brand Director? Musical Director? Content Director?”) click for more
Details of the show emerged via a press release Simon Cowell released in which he promised it will ‘capture the incredible rise of the DJ phenomena’ and discover ‘the world’s greatest DJs’
“DJs are the new rock stars,” the multi-millionaire TV presenter declared, “It feels like the right time to make this show“.
Turbo Recordings Tell The Truth
tiga; No longer wearing sunglasses at night (click for more)
Tiga’s label Turbo tackled the thorny issue of suspect superstar DJ feedback this week, with an unusually honest plug for Zoo Brazil’s new single New York.
“Zoo Brazil’s last Twin Turbo release received support from Crookers, Zombie Nation, Popof, Brodinski and Ewan Pearson,” said Turbo, “Also, someone downloaded it on behalf of Richie Hawtin.”
Chew The Fat Man Praises Tim Deluxe’s Message
Paul Arnold
London club promoter Paul Arnold chatted to Skrufff this week about moving his Chew The Fat parties to East London’s Xoyo and also revealed that he’d been particularly inspired by a recent Skrufff interview with Tim Deluxe in which Tim chatted candidly about the reality of life as an international DJ and club star.
“I really enjoyed the Tim Deluxe feature because it was fascinating and very truthful,” he said.
“I forwarded it to a few artists I manage who are in very similar situations. It’s so frustrating managing an artist who has such good opportunities but goes through those similar issues. This article has been a great help for them knowing it’s not just them,” said Paul.
Tim Deluxe (click on the picture to read the interview in full)
Lauhaus; Live @ Arma 17 (January 27)
Arma 17 (click for more)
Dutch minimal tech-house type Lauhaus visits Moscow’ Arma 17 this weekend where he’ll be spinning alongside Skrufff mainman Jonty Skrufff and Russian producers Mike Spirit and Special Case.
Starting his career ten years ago, he was initially best known for being one half of minimal tech duo Polder, as well as being one of 6 men laptop collective “Amsterdam 661”, though nowadays is increasingly standing alone.
“In the beginning of my career Polder was definitely my priority, but in the last few years, it’s been more about my solo Lauhaus stuff. But David Labeij (his Polder collaborator) and me are still best friends, so Polder definitely isn’t over,’ he says.
“How do I decide between ideas for Lauhaus and Polder? It’s all about a feeling,” he continues, “but in general Polder is more techno heavy then Lauhaus.”
Tiesto- I Am A Rockstar
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William Conn from Las Vegas nightclub The Joint at Hard Rock praised Tiesto for being ‘our classic rock growing up’, in the official trailer for Tiesto’s new In The Booth series, this week declaring “He is your Led Zeppelin. He is your Bon Jovi. He is your U2.”
Speaking to the New York Times the same week, the Dutch trance-pop icon coincidentally agreed.
“DJs are the new rock stars,” he decreed, “We’ve been saying it for years, but now you can really see it.” http://nyti.ms/AnyYS8
Popof; Three of the Best
Popof
Undoubtedly one of France’s great producers of the last ten years, Popof is one of those people who can be relied on to deliver something special: in particular, catchy, thumping, killer tech (house) tracks that almost always work superbly well on the dancefloor.
These three below show why:
Barefoot Doctor Bit; How Can You Learn to Let Go of Vanity?
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Barefoot Doctor : “Everyone has a narcissistic side – it’s not only intrinsic but essential to the human condition – the look-at-me, look-at-me aspect of the psyche, that part of us that wants to impress. We need it to make a face for ourselves so we can make a contribution to the world.
But as time goes by, you get to realize that what gives your life value and meaning is not how good others think you look, neither in the way you appear nor the way you behave, but from the quality of the love you’re injecting into the collective mix in any given moment. And of course from the quality of the love you’re receiving in return.
Because ultimately, that’s what everybody wants, what everybody needs: love. That’s why everyone wants to look good, and to look like they know what they’re doing. That’s why people want to impress others. They want love.
The Smiths; 3 of the Best (video)
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The sound of Manchester on a wet, dreary, overcast Sunday. Depressing but motivating in the sense of ‘I’ve gotta get the fuck out of there…..’
