[wp_ad_camp_2] What will be the vision of Velvetine and how does it set itself apart from your other projects? The whole idea behind the formation of Velvetine was that of musical freedom. As much as Myon & Shane and I loved the music we were making at the time, we felt there was this whole other side of ourselves that we wanted to showcase. Something a bit more sophisticated and elitist, where the
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] You are a trance DJ and producer from the US. Dubstep and electro seem to gain a lot of momentum Stateside, but trance still has its loyal following. How would you describe the current US trance scene? Dubstep & Electro have definitely taken center stage in a lot of ways in the US; it’s a good thing that more people are getting exposed to EDM. I think what
[wp_ad_camp_2] Hammarica.com starts with a new series today revolving around personal production techniques from your favorite DJs. We are proud to have Channel Surfer to kick off with a special on his vocoding technique! Vocoding isn’t just for vocals!! This is a classic Channel Surfer trick for texturing everything from percussion stabs to vocals. Sometimes you have an interesting percussive part or vocal edit but it just feels dry on
[wp_ad_camp_2] Undercurrent in Amsterdam North is preparing itself for a smashing European premiere of Full On – Hosted by Ferry Corsten on Thursday, October 18th 2012. With a packed sold out Australian Full On tour notched to their belt, Ferry Corsten and promoter UDC are now ready to introduce the Full On concept in all its glory to the industry, press and, most importantly, the fans during the Amsterdam Dance
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Armin Van Buuren, four time winner of the DJ Mag Top 100 poll and founder of Armada Music decided to make an hour long documentary film about his life as a touring DJ. In cooperation with KLM airlines, the documentary has been released today on Youtube. We see Armin flying planes, his family life, photo shoots and a whole lot more! The documentary will be available until 20
[wp_ad_camp_2] Better known to his family and friends as Adrian Ivan, it’s under the assumed name of Mr Pit that he’s spent the last 5 years delivering one block-rocking track after another to the world’s trance floors. Markus Schulz is one of his biggest fans. Therefore, we are happy to have Mr. Pit featured in our series of daily DJ interviews at Hammarica.com! [wp_ad_camp_1] If you could describe your style
[wp_ad_camp_2] Alex Fisher currently has productions out on labels like High Contrast, Reset, Spinnin, Fraction, Fektive, Future Focus and more. Time for a chat with this guy! In a few words, could you describe your style? I would describe it as a mix of House, Techtrance and Trance with influences from “the early days”. [wp_ad_camp_1] Is EDM the new Rock n Roll? I believe it is. DJ/producers are the new
[wp_ad_camp_2] Many people know you for your classic Into The Night. Does that track still give you goosebumps when you play it? JAN: Most people are more familiar with the vocal version ‘Take Me Away’ and it definitely never gets old to play! People request this song at every show I play at 🙂 If I hear a nice remix/bootleg somewhere, I will play them in my sets. What is
[wp_ad_camp_2] His remixes are in high demand by top DJs ranging from W&W, Darren Tate and RAM to Orjan Nilsen. All his releases have been widely supported by all the top DJ’s including Armin van Buuren, Andy Moor, Tiesto and Markus Schulz and featured heavily on all their CD compilations, over 50 to date. High time for a Hammarica.com Q&A with the DJ from Sweden! [wp_ad_camp_1] If you could describe
[wp_ad_camp_2] A music geek from an early age on, it seems that Italian producer Fabio Carrara was destined to end up in the music industry. In 2007, it was Fabio’s ‘Touch The Sun’, remixes by Rank 1 and Duende, that became one of the most played trance tracks in the clubs, on radio shows, top seller on several online portals and a favourite of the DJ elite. ‘Universe Inside’ and ‘Off
[wp_ad_camp_2] What’s the latest news about your productions? It’s been a very busy summer with gigs so I was on a bit of a break from studio, but this fall/winter I find my way back in to finish a few projects I’m really excited about. 2013 is looking to be a good one! What has been going on gig-wise with you this summer? There’s been so many memorable gigs this summer, from
[wp_ad_camp_2] This year you pleasantly surprised a lot of people with your Richard Durand VS The World concept. With this concept you give out the stems of your music for people from around to work on. How did you enjoy all the entries so far and did you notice any differences in approach when you listened to various entries from different continents? True differences related to the continents entries came
[wp_ad_camp_2] The votes have all been counted and it’s official — DJ Times magazine and Pioneer DJ are proud to announce that Markus Schulz has been voted America’s Best DJ for 2012. The talented Miami-based DJ will be honored October 7 in Las Vegas for the ABDJ Closing Party, which will include a press reception at Marquee. After being presented with his trophy – a special Gold-Plated Pioneer mixer—Markus will
[wp_ad_camp_2] If it wasn’t for Juan Atkins, many of us might not have discovered the music known as techno. In the early 80’s he was the one to release the first techno record ever, next to his lauded work as an electro pioneer. We are honored to have him for an interview on Hammarica.com Juan, you have performed at events all over the world ranging from dark undergound parties to
