TIËSTO BURNS UP THE WORLD’S DANCEFLOORS WITH EXCLUSIVE REMIXES FOR ATARI’S ‘ALONE IN THE DARK: INFERNO’

- World Famous Grammy Award-Nominated Electronic Music Producer and DJ to Release Remixes of Acclaimed Original Soundtrack -

Check the Video on Youtube:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqs2GUs8ZVI

The launch of Eden Games’ innovative action survival opus for PLAYSTATION®3 Alone in the Dark: Inferno will be accompanied by the worldwide release of an exclusive remix by Tiësto, one of the world’s most revered electronic music producers and DJs. The stunning remix will be available for the UK & Eire on digital download and physical release on Maelstrom Records.

Tiësto takes the powerful orchestration and haunting Bulgarian choir of Olivier Deriviere’s original soundtrack to the heart of the dancefloor in an driving remix which bears the unmistakable hallmarks of Tiësto’s enormous sound. The release will be accompanied by a full-length music video featuring footage from the game and created by Courage, the Belgian production team responsible for several of Tiësto’s previous music videos.

“The original soundtrack is a great composition with a lot of ingredients which fit perfectly in the remix,” said Tiësto. “It was the first time for me to produce a remix for a videogame and therefore a great challenge, I enjoyed it a lot!”

In Alone in the Dark: Inferno the player takes the role of paranormal investigator Edward Carnby who over the course of one apocalyptic night must fight to survive and uncover the earth-shattering secret behind New York’s Central Park.

Responding to feedback from gamers and media, developers Eden Games have implemented a host of modifications in Alone in the Dark: Inferno including full 360° camera, modified controls, tuned hero reactivity, more accessible inventory, improved vehicle handling and more. With the addition of a brand new exclusive action-packed sequence, Alone in the Dark: Inferno for PLAYSTATION 3 promises to be the ultimate version of the innovative action adventure game.

A demo of Alone in the Dark: Inferno, already available on PLAYSTATION® Network in North America and coming to Europe on November 6th, gives players a tantalizing taste of the modified gameplay features, intense action and deeply immersive storyline.

Two additional remixes of the track will be available exclusively on PLAYSTATION Network later in the year.

For information about Alone in the Dark: Inferno please visit www.centraldark.com;
For Tiësto visit www.tiesto.com
For Maelstrom Records visit: http://www.maelstromrecords.com

Check this release on iTunes here:

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=294536588&s=143444

Available from all other download stores from 8th December.

Ben Watt’s Buzzin’ Fly returns to The End on Sat Dec 20 for their final party before the venue’s closure in January. After a string of roadblocked sell-outs this year, they are going out with a bang by inviting Germany’s peerless Kompakt and their very own San Fran maverick, Justin Martin, as special guests.

The main room features Buzzin’ honcho Ben Watt dropping his final main set under the famous vaulted ceiling. It will be an emotional time. Ben first played in the main room at The End back in 1999 during his days with west London’s seminal Lazy Dog parties. Joining him this time for one last dance will be one the label’s hottest and brightest stars, Justin Martin. Splitting his time and energy between Buzzin’ Fly and his hometown label, Dirtybird, Justin has risen to the top of the DJ tree in the past twelve months, not least down to his current 5-star mix comp for Buzzin’ Fly, ‘Chaos Restored 2′, including his barnstorming remix of Radiohead’s ‘Nude’. His brutal yet often beautiful style, skewering bumpin’ funky grooves with sub-bass and savage junglist samples is a unique sound, as witty and it is lethal, as his acclaimed set at Exit 2007 showed. London resident Chris Woodward joins the dots.

In the lounge, Buzzin’ Fly proudly welcome Cologne’s wonderful Kompakt Records, who rise to the occasion by delivering a special headline ‘live DJ set’ from one their leading producer-DJs, Justus Kohncke. A Kompakt artist since 2001, he is justly reknowned for 12 inches such as ‘Jet/Shelter’, ‘2 After 909‘ and ‘Time Code‘ along with remixes for countless crossover artists (incl. Zero 7, Hot Chip and Friendly Fires), and DJ mixes such as 2007’s Fabric 33. It is a techno message, sprinkled with disco glitter and German electro-pop.  Kompakt also present one of their rising stars, Popnoname, whose debut album ‘Surrounded By Weather’ drops this month. Expect a live set with rich vocals and a gorgoeus ambient-techno pulse.

Upstairs in AKA Layo’s longtime sparring partner, Matthew Bushwacka! waves goodbye with  an extended set up in AKA supported by Movimento Samba Funk and Rodrigo Lunadelli. This looks like a perfect way to go out.

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SAT DEC 20
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AT THE END & AKA

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JUSTIN MARTIN
JUSTUS KOHNCKE (KOMPAKT, LIVE)
POPNONAME (KOMPAKT, LIVE)
CHRIS WOODWARD
BUSHWACKA!
MOVIMENTO SAMBA FUNK
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What a busy year it has been for Nick Riley & Andi Durrant! With their monster night ‘The Electrik Playground’ jetting off to the white isle this summer, followed by the release of the compilation album under the same name, it’s surprising they have found time to get back into the studio to bring you ‘Progressive House Producer’ from leading sample pack company Loopmasters! We catch up with the guys to hear more.

Hi Guys! Where are you both and what have you been doing with your day so far?

Andi: We’re in the studio at Galaxy at the moment – listening to all the new for the shows over the weekend. We get around 150 records a week – everything from house to trance to drum and bass and breaks, so it takes a full day to sit down and check everything out.

You have just released you own sample pack exclusively for Loopmasters, how did that come about?

Nick: We got a call from Loopmasters asking if it was something we were interested in and we said yes! It took a lot longer to make than we initially thought and contains over 330MB of samples covering house, electro, tech, deep, progressive and trance sounds and patches.
Andi: Basically – everything you need to start making music, or a nice new set of sounds if you already do.

Obviously the sample pack is influenced by your music, have you been using the sample pack yourselves to produce your music?

Andi: Actually – we have! It’s been great to spend a couple of months getting all our favourite sounds together in one pack – it’s made us do a bit of sample housekeeping - now we just go straight into that folder and grab the beats and bleeps we need for a track.

Will it put that distinctive Riley & Durrant stamp on our music?

Nick: I suppose so yes… but only if that’s what you wanted to do with it, otherwise it’s pretty broad, covering quite a lot of styles – much like our music and DJ sets, so people should be able to go where they want with it.

You support a lot of up and coming underground talent. What advice would you give to people trying to make in the industry?

Nick: Perseverance, be prepared to work very hard and fully understand that success doesn’t happen overnight. Don’t let anyone tell you won’t make it – if you really want it and you’re prepared to work, be polite and enthusiastic, and you will. Rude or arrogant people never get far though.

Andi: From a production point of view it has to be originality. Its no good trying to copy the formula of a big record as it will always sound inferior and people will always say you have ripped off so and so. Take elements you like from other records, but put your own spin on them, also don’t overload your productions – less can sometimes mean more!

What first attracted you to the music industry all those years ago?

Andi: The music!
Nick: Not wanting a proper job!

What can you remember from your first proper gig? Where was it?

Andi: Mine was at a place called the Pleasure Rooms in Leeds. I was playing in the backroom at a drum n bass night with Mickey Finn and 3 people danced for the whole set. I thought it was amazing. The only track I remember playing is Daft Punk “Revolution 909” and I think I had to argue with the bouncers to let me in because I was only 16.

Nick: In my halls of residence bar at University. There was a massive storm that snowed us in one Saturday night, everyone was pissed off that they couldn’t go out so I brought my decks down and threw a party. The funny thing was I had only just brought them with my student loan so couldn’t even mix properly, nothing like jumping in at the deep end…

You regularly play in the some of the biggest venues across the world. Are there any up and coming dates for our diary in the near future?

Nick: We have a busy Christmas and New Year with our Electrik
Playground brand hosting rooms with Gatecrasher and Godskitchen. Things are shaping up nicely next year as well with new residencies in London and Manchester as well as tours in Asia and Russia.

What are your top 3 tracks your playing at the minute?

1. ARNO COST – SOUVINER (ARIAS REMIX)
2. HERVE & KISSY SELL OUT – RIKKALICIOUS (ORIGINAL)
3. MGMT – KIDS (SOULWAX REMIX)

Finally, would you rather have string for hands or a tongue made out of mature cheddar cheese?!

Andi: Is it ever-lasting cheese? If so that would actually be great. I love cheese. Although trying to talk on the radio could be an issue..

Nick: String hands because a cheese tongue would give you some right breath! I’d have to learn to mix with my feet.

Riley & Durrants sample pack on Loopmasters is out now!

Click here to check out ‘Progressive House Producer’!

Whilst a lot of onlookers reckon that hard dance died out years ago, those in the scene will happily vouch that the tougher styles are still packing out festival tents and club nights up and down the country. With a fresh injection of new talent rising through the ranks, Kutski getting a big show on Radio 1, Polysexual and Storm events reporting great turn outs and the legendary dance empire Tidy still holding insane weekender mega raves, it’s a safe bet to say that hard dance is still a strong force to be reckoned with!

Spread across 3 MASSIVE CDs, This CD celebrates the genre, making this the ultimate compilation for those who like their beats hard! With 60 tracks ranging from filthy remixes of recent club smashes via hands in the air anthems, this album really is a must-have for all clubbers and hard dance music fans alike.

CD 1 – Hard Dance, contains some belting classics remixed bang up to date by some of the heaviest artists around. With Storm’s chart smash ‘Time to Burn’ remixed by Nick Sentience alongside Klubdoctorz rework of Cosmic Gate’s massive ‘Fire Wire’ and Lock & Load ‘Blow Ya Mind’ all featuring, this CD will fire you up for what’s yet to come.

CD2 – Hard Anthems, opens with the classic ‘Sandstorm’ by Darude and continues rolling out some mighty big tunes from the likes of Mauro Picotto ‘Lizzard’ plus king of hard beats BK with the huge ‘Revolution’.

CD 3 – Hard Classics, represents the legendary names from the scene including the queen of hard house Lisa Lashes with Lab4 ‘Unbelievable’, the talented and sorely missed, Tony De Vit ‘Are You All Ready’ plus the marvel that is BK who’s combined forces with another big boss of the scene, Fergie for ‘Hoovers & Horns’.

If it’s a tough, solid album of chunky hard tracks alongside true clubland anthems of the last ten years then Hard House Anthems is the only album you need in your collection!

www.hard2beat.com

Click here to Pre-Order!

HARD HOUSE ANTHEMS (HARD2BEAT)
TRACKLISTING:

CD1 – HARD DANCE

1. Guru Josh Project ‘Infinity 2008’ (Klass Remix)

2. Basshunter ‘I Miss You’ (Headhunters Remix)

3. Sash! Feat. Stunt ‘Raindrops’ (DJ Demand Remix)

4. Public Domain ‘Operation Blade’ (Original Mix)

5. Cosmic Gate ‘Fire Wire’ (Klubdoctorz Remix)

6. Zombie Nation ‘Kernkraft 400’ (Dave Clarke Remix)

7. Paffendorf ‘Be Cool’ (Hivver & Hammer Remix)

8. DJ Sammy ‘Heaven’ (Green Court Remix)

9. Angel City feat. Laura McAllen ‘Do You Know’ (BCD Project Remix)

10. Mario Piu ‘The Vision’ (Vision 1 Remix)

11. Cascada ‘Miracle’ (Northstarz remix)

12. September ‘Cry For You’ (Darren Styles Remix)

13. Basshunter ‘Now You’re Gone’ (Sound Selektaz Remix)

14. Darren Styles & Mark Breeze Pres. Infexious ‘Let Me Fly’ (Styles & Breeze Remix)

15. Dirt Devils ‘The Drill’

16. Jurgen Vries ‘The Theme’ (JamX & De Leon’s DuMonde Remix- Clean Version)

17. BK ‘Revolution’

18. Geo Da Silva ‘Do It A Truck’ (Real Booty Babes Remix’

19. Alex Gaudino Feat Crystal Waters ‘Destination Calabria’ (Drunkenmunky 2007 Remake)

20. Basshunter ‘I Can Walk On Water

CD2 - HARD ANTHEMS

1. Darude ‘Sandstorm’

2. Lock & Load ‘Blow Ya Mind’

3. Storm ‘Time To Burn’ (Nick Sentience Remix)

4. Mauro Picotto ‘Lizard’ (Claxixx Mix)

5. CRW ‘I Feel Love’ (RAF Zone Remix)

6. Mario Piu ‘Communication’ (Yomanda Remix)

7. 666 ‘D.E.V.I.L’ (Club Caviar Extended mix)

8. Hi Gate ‘Pitchin’

9.Warrior ‘Warrior’

10. Yomanda ‘You’re Free’ (Synth Mix)

11. Lost Witness ‘7 Colours’ (Jon Doe Remix)

12. DJ Misjah &Tim ‘Access’

13. Joy kitikonti ‘Joyenergizer’

14. Praga Khan ‘Inject With A Poison’

15.Mo-dem ‘Contact (We Gotta Connect’

16. Norman Bass ‘How Do You Like Bass’ (Clean Version’

17. Potatoheads ‘Pump It Up’ (Club Mix)

18.Southside Spinners ‘Luvstruck’

19. Trevor & Simon ‘Hands Up’

20. Voodoo & Serano ‘Blood Is Pumpin’

CD3 - HARD CLASSICS

1. Tony Di Vit ‘Are You Ready?’

2. Lisa Lashes vs Lab 4 ‘Unbelievable’

3. Signum ‘What Ya Got For Me’

4. BK ‘Music For The People’

5. Lisa Pin Up ‘Future Acid House’

6. Cortina ‘Music Is Moving’

7. Artemesia ‘Bits & Pieces’

8. Untidy Dj’s ‘Funky Groove’

9. Heavens Cry ‘Till Tears Do Us Part’

10. Bad Habit Boys ‘Weekend’ (C.J. Stone & George Dee Club Mix)

11.Fergie & BK ‘Hoovers & Horns’

12. Lisa Lashes ‘Looking Good’

13. Organ Donors ’99.9’

14. Hyperlogic ‘Only You’

15. 99th Floor Elevators ‘Hooked’ (OD404 Remix)

16. Rachel Auburn ‘Screwdriver’

17. Bulgarian ‘Travel’ (Lee Haslam Remix)

18.Cally & Juice ‘All You Bastards’

19. Andy Whitby & Matt Lee ‘Everybody’s Free’

20. 12 Inch Thumpers ‘Back Once Again’

Thanksgiving 2008

Pacha NYC presents a special holiday weekend

November 26th ERICK MORILLO
November 28th DAVID GUETTA
November 29th JONATHAN PETERS

Pacha NYC is pleased to present an extra special Thanksgiving weekend blowout with international house superstar DJ ERICK MORILLO kicking things off on Wednesday, November 26th. On Friday, November 28th, Grammy Award winning DJ/producer DAVID GUETTA hits the decks for yet another floor rocking night of music. Last, but definitely not least, New York City’s own, remix legend JONATHAN PETERS takes the stage on Saturday, November 29th to close out an unforgettable weekend at NYC’s premier superclub, Pacha NYC.

Wednesday, November 26th

SUBLIMINAL SESSIONS THANKSGIVING EVE

featuring music by

ERICK MORILLO

along with VANJEE

Erick Morillo returns yet again to his home in New York City to kick off a Thanksgiving weekend full of top-tier DJs. This summer saw the release of Subliminal Sessions 12, a double disc compilation mixed by none other than Morillo himself, which received highly acclaimed review. Recently, Pete Tong listed Morillo and DJ DLG’s “Where Are You Now” as his Essential New Tune. It seems as if everything Erick Morillo puts his hands on is automatically set for success. Get ready to move it, move it!

$20 Advance Tickets while supplies last at www.pachanyc.com
www.erickmorillo.com
www.myspace.com/ericmorillo

Friday, November 28th

DAVID GUETTA

along with DAVID WAXMAN

There are few DJs in the world that create the reaction that David Guetta sparks. Whether it’s 50,000 fans singing along to his hit records at the recent massive Stade De France stadium Unighted über-party, or dark rooms of clubbers locked in the groove nine hours into his set, Guetta gets passions flowing. That’s because he uniquely and boldly treads a tightrope most DJs wouldn’t dare to traverse: the line between being an underground DJ and having huge crossover success.

$40 Advance Tickets while supplies last at www.pachanyc.com
www.davidguetta.com

Pacha TV: David Guetta Live “Love Is Gone” 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxeKEtyS82Q

Saturday, November 29th

JONATHAN PETERS

Classic B Sides

Though when he began he was mostly unknown outside of New York, Jonathan Peters became one of the city’s most popular DJs in the late ’90s and early 2000s thanks to his long-running Saturday night residency at Sound Factory. In addition to his DJing credentials, Peters also produces his own tracks and also remixes the work of others including Janet Jackson, Aretha Franklin, DMX, and the Spice Girls, among many, many others. Jonathan Peters is now an internationally recognized DJ and will be spinning some of his more obscure B-side classics at Pacha to close out this special Thanksgiving weekend celebration.

$20 Advance Tickets while supplies last at www.pachanyc.com
www.jonathanpeters.com
www.myspace.com/jpnyc

Pacha NYC
618 West 46th Street
New York City
Doors at 10pm
Advance Tickets while supplies last at www.pachanyc.com
Info & Table Reservations 212.209.7500

PACHA NYC 2008

- Best Superclub – Club World Awards 2008

November 21 Tom Stephan & Laidback Luke
November 22 Boris - Believe 2 Year Anniversary
November 26 Erick Morillo: Thanksgiving Eve
November 28 DAVID GUETTA
November 29 Jonathan Peters – Classics: Side B
December 5 Peter Rauhofer & DJ Exacta
December 6 The Martinez Brothers
December 13 Erick Morillo - Pacha NYC 3 Year Anniversary
December 31st Danny Tenaglia & Boris - Believe in Yourself: New Years Eve 2009

Few DJs and producers can claim as much diversity as Nick Riley and Andi Durrant. With influences including Angello, Ingrosso, Laidback Luke and Axwell, Herv´e, Ferry Corsten, Paolo Mojo, Lutzenkirchen and Dubfire, its no wonder we had to label this sample pack ‘Progressive House Producer’.

With support for their music coming from a wide range of DJs that include Laurent Garnier, Armin Van Buuren and Sander Kleinenberg the guys tracks and remixes feature on record labels as far apart as house stalwarts CR2, Positiva and Data to trance imprints Black Hole and Maelstrom, proving that Riley & Durrant are one of the UK’s most exciting electronic exports. See for yourself at:
http://www.myspace.com/rileyanddurrant

The duo have had much success in the studio and continue to DJ worldwide, with House influences that range from Tech, Minimal, Deep, Electro and Progressive, along with Trance and Techno - you will find evidence of all of these styles in this excellent and highly versatile sample pack exclusively created for Loopmasters.

Included in this brand new and original sample pack you will find over 330MB of pristine house samples, with over 300 Wav sounds, 130 Rex2/Apple Loops and 46 ready to play patches for your favourite soft samplers. There are 14 Club ready House Loops, 83 Banging Drum Loops, 33 Filtered Synth Loops, 20 Bass Hits, 80 Single Drum sounds for programming your own loops, 59 Dance FX and 20 Synth Hits!

If you make Progressive House music influenced by the cutting edge music played by the top DJs of the moment, and need the tools to take your productions to the next level of sonic clarity and dancefloor pressure – sample Progressive House Producer from Riley and Durrant today!

Click here to check out this sample pack from the Loopmasters site!

Loopmasters is the number one website dedicated to providing 100% Royalty Free Sample Libraries for Producers Worldwide from the best Sample Labels on the Planet. Search, Audition and Buy with confidence, and use the inspiration supplied from some of the worlds Top Producers to take your music to the next level!

Loopmasters now on Facebook!

We have just completed our first Facebook page and hope you will come and join as a fan. We’ll be discussing production tips, adding news, getting your feedback and talking to you more on a one to one basis to discuss music and music production. Also we will be featuring some free content shortly, previews of up and coming sample packs, and there are production videos and lots more – so we really hope we will see you there!

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Loopmasters create Solid Sounds pack for Ableton

We love Live, and we were really happy when the guys there asked us to make a special free pack for registered Live and Live LE users…. We think it’s a great selection of material old and new – so if you are a registered user go and get your freebies!!!!

Get your Loopmasters Solid Sounds Abelton pack here!

As the youngest member inducted into the once infamous Balance Record Pool (at age 24), Darin Epsilon is one of the names who immediately come to mind when discussing the next generation ofsuperstars in the industry. His work has received support from key players such as Hernan Cattaneo, Jody Wisternoff, D:Fuse, Noel Sanger, and a host of others. I recently had a chat with Darin, to discuss his successes, and touch on issues such as piracy, the digital age, and his studio set up.

“Bluephobia” seemed to be your breakthrough piece of work, when it gained worldwide recognition a couple years ago, after Hernan Cattaneo supported it on one of his radio shows. After learning of this, did you feel as if you had finally arrived?

“I was actually surprised that it blew up as much as it did. At the same time, I felt an enormous amount of gratitude that something I created reached such a wide audience. I didn’t necessarily feel as if I had “arrived” and probably won’t for many years to come. I’m always in a constant struggle to improve myself and get better at my craft.”

As someone who has been a musician since childhood, how do you feel about this digital age, which has made it possible for nearly anyone to produce music and get it released on a label?

“I think the digital age is great because it levels the playing field. Back in the early days, music production was only driven by the people who possessed enormous resources.

Now that music production is so accessible and affordable, nearly anyone can make a great track as long as they have the drive and the talent.”

You recently transplanted from Chicago to L.A. Was the move influenced by the fact that L.A.’s electronic music scene has been growing at such a large rate? How do you feel the scene in L.A. compares to that of Chicago?

“Los Angeles has always been the city that rewards hard work. I definitely felt that I was turning a page when I decided to move from Chicago to LA. I think it’s pretty safe to say that this city is a cultural haven and there are plenty of opportunities that lie in the entertainment industry.

In terms of electronic music, it is definitely growing at an alarming rate and I want to do my part in continuing to expand the music scene. To compare L.A. to Chicago would be very hard, but to me, Chicago always felt a bit more rigid because of it being the birthplace of house and its proximity to Detroit, the birthplace of Techno.”

You were once the youngest member of the currently defunct Balance Record Pool. Many artists and labels were upset with the way things just seemed to end out of nowhere with the pool – how do you feel about that situation, and do you think there will be a resurrection?

“It was definitely unfortunate to see an establishment like the Balance Record Pool end after so many years.

I still think that promo pools are relevant in the industry today. Maybe even more now than ever before, especially with the proliferation of new digital labels that pop up every other day. In terms of a resurrection, I would never rule anything out.

In the meantime, I am supporting MyPromoPool.com, which is the ProgressiveHouse.com promo pool.”

While music piracy is a downfall in our industry, some argue that piracy in fact helps many artists spread their name and music much quicker, which can in turn boost their influence in the industry. Do you get upset when you find your music available on blogs or file sharing sites?

“Probably not as upset as the labels would get. It’s definitely a double-edged sword.

On one hand, I’m glad to see my work being shared, but on the other hand, I know that piracy can hurt sales and ruin my opportunities of advancing in my career. Big labels like to see big sales numbers.

The internet has definitely made it easier for me to reach a wider audience. It also helps everyone else out at the same time, so it basically evens things out.”

There is an upcoming remix EP of Matthew Dekay’s classic track “If I Could Fly”, on the DEEP imprint; which includes a remix of yours. What kind of mindset or plan did you have going into the beginning phases of doing this remix?

“I knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to remix one of my favorite records of all time. At first I was overwhelmed with the task, but essentially I knew that the most important thing for me to do was to make a unique piece of work. That’s essentially all you really can do when remixing such a well-known tune.

The label also helped guide me in the right direction. They scrapped my first remix and I had to start completely over. The final version that we all agreed upon (the one that is hitting the stores) was like my fourth or fifth take.”

What is your production set-up looking like right now?

“Well, I have my Korg MS2000 analog synth, which I basically use as my MIDI controller; a MOTU Utralite soundcard; KRK Rokit 8 monitors; Native Instruments Kore 2 (for shaping some bizarre sounds); Korg Electribe EM-1 drum machine; Lacie external hard drive; and the most important ingredient of all, my Macbook Pro, with full upgrades.

As for plugins, I am using reFX Nexus; Rob Papen Predator; and Native Instruments Massive. Those are pretty much my staples. If I were still on PC, I would say Z3TA+ for sure. I’m also looking forward to trying out the new Spectrasonics Omnisphere.”

In a recent interview, Joel Zimmerman (deadmau5) stated that he dislikes DJ’s who do not produce their own music. Do you also feel that DJ’s are only credible in the industry if they are contributing their own productions to the market?

“I am one of those people that feel there is a distinction between DJ’ing and producing. Although the two artforms are related, I pretty much treat them as two separate beasts. To be successful at DJ’ing, it takes a certain level of understanding about musical pacing, structure, direction, and of course knowing what the audience expects from you. DJ’ing, to me, is a performance, and it’s all about interacting with the dancefloor. Certainly, Deadmau5 and many artists before him have been representing this hybrid combination of a producer mixing all his or her own tracks into a DJ set. I do feel that you can still be respected as a DJ, but it just gets harder and harder to gain credibility, given the over-saturation of the industry.”

Now a quick game of “This or That”: Obama or McCain?

I’m from Illinois, of course Obama.

Dubfire or Sharam?

Dubfire is the stronger producer but Sharam is widely credited as the better DJ. They’re both good at what they do.

Digital DJ’ing or Traditional?

I used to be a diehard vinyl addict, but later discovered that digital DJing is essentially the same. Other than the obvious sound quality issue, the only major difference is how bad your back feels after a gig. Digital for sure now.

Anything you would like to add? Any gigs or releases we should be on the look out for?

Make sure to check out my homepage at http://darinepsilon.com and sign up for the monthly newsletter to keep updated on what I’m doing. As for upcoming gigs:

11.13.08 - Showbox Sodo in Seattle, USA
11.15.08 - Pala Lounge in Portland, USA
03.07.09 - Socio Project in Eygelshoven, Netherlands

Editor’s note: Matthew Dekay – ‘If I Could Fly’ 2008 Remixes’ will be released November 19, on the DEEP imprint. It features remixes from Darin Epsilon, Kosmas Epsilon, Patch Park and Sebastian Davidson.

Made Event presents the highly anticipated return of one of America’s most talented DJ/Producers, Josh Gabriel, for his ‘Eight’ album release tour in New York at Cielo on Thursday, November 20th , 2008.

Now with acclaimed solo success, Josh Gabriel touches down in New York City to display his talent and promote his new, freshly inspired music. Gabriel ‘s most recent release comes in the form of a debut solo artist album, ‘Eight’, his latest collection of tracks from the perspective of a dance floor purist, while at the same time imprinting enough soul to reach anyone, thanks to his brand of musical techno and groundbreaking production. As a marked departure from his previous work, Gabriel’s solo work hones in on his darker, effusive musical house and techno side. This “clubber’s album,” consistent with music that he would play in a DJ set, includes the first single “Summit”, the techno sensation Gabriel made in 2007 that was played by DJs such as John Digweed and Sander Kleinenberg, and was also chosen by DJ Magazine as one of the top tracks of 2007.

This fall, Josh Gabriel also announced the launch of Different Pieces, an independent record label and management group that integrates all aspects of an artist’s career. Gabriel founded the company with long-time business manager Guy Ornadel and his wife, Kristy Gabriel. Together, they deliver a unique depth of experience by combining their individual strengths in music, artist marketing, and the related business aspects that drive and build artist’s career.

Josh Gabriel’s reputation for amazing shows and sounds has gained him fans from all corners of the world and he continues to produce and perform at the top of his game and is continuing to reach new heights. Josh rose to international fame as part of the duo Gabriel & Dresden, winning seven industry awards for producing, songwriting and DJing - and achieving seventeen number #1 Billboard Dance Chart hits.

Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Made Event presents

‘Eight’ Album Release Tour

Cielo
18 Little West 12th Street
New York City
Doors at 10pm, 21+ Valid ID
$15 Advance Tickets while supplies last at www.ticketweb.com
Tickets also available at Rebel Rebel, 319 Bleecker St NYC 212.989.0770
Event Info 917.723.9381

www.made-event.com
www.joshgabriel.com
www.differentpieces.com
www.cieloclub.com

Made Event NYC Upcoming Events
November 14 Paco Osuna @ Cielo
November 20 Josh Gabriel @ Cielo
December 5 Paul van Dyk @ Roseland Ballroom
December 12 Pig & Dan @ Cielo

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RADIO EDIT/ MEGADRIVE RADIO EDIT/ ORIGINAL VOX / MEGADRIVE VOX / PAUL MILLER REMIX / MEGADRIVE DUB / PAUL MILLER DUB / ALT RADIO MIX

LABEL: MAELSTROM RECORDS

Bobina returns to Maelstrom to drop new single Spinning.  Taken from the highly successful artist album Again that notched up an impressive 40,000 sales in his home country alone, Bobina AKA Dmitry Almazov is the living proof that there is more to Russia than vodka, fit girls and caviar. Equally famed for his energetic DJ sets and top releases for Ministry of Sound, Perfecto, Armada & Nebula, Dmitry’s trademark sound continues to pave the way for global domination.

Spinning is a highly executed progressive trance monster. With a selection of edits, voxs’, remixes and dubs, this release will appeal to a wide audience of trance and progressive house fans alike. With an atmospheric dreamy vocal over plenty of driving drum and guitar loops, there is plenty of uplifting euphoric moments that makes this track perfect for peak time.

New trance hero in the making Paul Miller is on hand for remix duties, turning out a no holds barred, stomper of a remix that also comes with a dub version.

With Bobina scoring a very respectable 28 in the DJ Top 100, watch this talented DJ-Producer’s rising successful career grow into 2009…

http://www.bobina.info/

http://www.maelstromrecords.com/

Click here to check this release on Beatport!