[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] [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] 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] 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] 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] [wp_ad_camp_1] The past few years have been like a roller coaster ride for you and your rise in DJ land seems unstoppable. Five years ago, would you ever have thought you would be traveling the world playing for amazing crowds like you do now? Hi guys, thanks for having me. What’s happened since I starting DJing and producing has definitely been a dream come true. I think it’s safe
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] The very well known German DJ & producer duo KYAU & ALBERT from Germany have just released their new vocal single “Another Time”. The track got already the plays by the known radio shows and djs and furthermore “Another Time” made it to the Beatport genre top 10! Kyau & Albert are unique as they are one of the few duos out there who are responsible for their own vocals, unlike
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Back in June 2010 one the world’s most celebrated DJ/producers asked EDM addicts everywhere the album-question, ‘Do You Dream?’ Fan praise, cross-genre DJ support and dance press acclaim greeted one chart-scaling, master-blasting single after another. From that album’s day of release though, Markus Schulz had already begun imagining and conceiving the sound designs that would make up his next long-playing excursion. Now – comprising a 19-track packed collection
[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Russian DJ & producer ARTY tears up the rule-book with his new remix of Zedd’s recent single “Spectrum” featuring Matthew Koma as part of Zedd’s Spectrum EP out July 31 on Interscope Records. ARTY is one of the few celebrated producers chosen to contribute along with Armin Van Buuren, A-Trak, Monsta and Deniz Koyu. Keeping in line with the original cut, ARTY adds his world-renowned production skills to
[wp_ad_camp_2] Kris O’Neil from Denmark has been rising the ranks consistently the past few years. Lately he has been surprising us with one quality release after another. They range from ‘From Canada With Love’ with Kiholm, ‘No Porn Intended’ with JPL and the recently released In Trance In Trust 019 for which he got the honors. [wp_ad_camp_1] Obviously these are all great achievements. We were delighted to hear the new remix
[wp_ad_camp_2] You have been an influential DJ in the international scene for years now. Starting in 2000 and still going strong in 2012 with the release of your new album. What made you decide one day to want to make it in the electronic music scene and has it been a rather smooth ride or were there any hurdles you had to take on? I was into electronic music from
[wp_ad_camp_2] Hi Jochen, first off: thanks for joining Hammarica.com with this interview! Jochen, you have been DJing for quite a while and enjoying success with massive productions like ‘Lost Connection’, ‘Humanoid’, the Energy2011 anthem ‘Classified’ and recently the Rank-1 and Sarah Bettens collab Wild and Perfect Day. If you had to pick one of your productions as your most favorite one. Which one would that be? And is there a
