Archive for February, 2008

WMC 2008: Made Event at Pawn Shop

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Once again Made Event takes over downtown Miami’s favorite venue Pawn Shop with a state of the art sound system featuring the very best in digital technology provided by Integral Sound. This is extreme clubbing with the world’s most sought after artists on an unbeatable sound system. Stock Up Now!

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Made Event presents
WAVE MUSIC PARTY

Featuring Rekids and
celebrating the launch of forward management

FRANÇOIS K (Wave/Forward)
RADIO SLAVE (Rekids)
BEAT PHARMACY (Deep Space Media/Forward)
ROB RIVES A/K/A FLOPPY SOUNDS (Wave/Forward)
TEDD PATTERSON (Vibal/Forward)

The Wave Music party featuring Rekids and celebrating the launch of Forward Management, along with the long-awaited return of François K to WMC.

10pm – 5am
The Pawn Shop
1222 N.E. Second Ave., Miami
Very limited supply advance order tickets $20 at Ticketweb.com
For table reservations call 305.373.3511
Table reservations do not include cost of the admission
Everyone must purchase an admission ticket
Event info line: 917.723.9381
www.wavemusic.com
www.myspace.com/forwardmanagement
www.rekids.com
www.thepawnshoplounge.com



Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Made Event presents
HALLUCINATION LIMITED
THREE (Hallucination Limited NYC)
COBBLESTONE JAZZ (Live) (K7 / Wagon Repair)

+ more to be announced

Three’s annual Hallucination Limited event “Hallucienda” has been a WMC staple for 5 years running. WMC 2008 marks the first time the Hallucination catalog will be available digitally via Beatport.

Includes admission to Wave Music Party (François K, Radio Slave + special guests) at The Pawn Shop on the same night

Tuesday, March 25th 2008
10pm – 5am
The Pawn Shop
1222 N.E. Second Ave, Miami

Very limited supply advanced order tickets $20
Ticketweb.com

For table reservations call 305.373.3511
Table reservations do not include cost of the admission –
Everyone must purchase an admission ticket

Crunchy discs packed with flavor. Goes well with milk.

Event info: 917.723.9381
www.hallucinationlimited.com
www.cobblestonejazz.com
www.thepawnshop.com

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Made Event and Be Yourself present
DANNY TENAGLIA
MARATHON

The annual Danny Tenaglia WMC marathon will kick-start the week for the dance music industry.

10pm – ?
The Pawn Shop
1222 N.E. Second Ave., Miami
Very limited supply advance order tickets $35 at Ticketweb.com
For table reservations call 305.373.3511
Table reservations do not include cost of the admission
Everyone must purchase an admission ticket
Event info line: 917.723.9381
www.dannytenaglia.com
www.thepawnshoplounge.com

Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Made Event presents
SOS
(DESYN MASIELLO, OMID 16B, DEMI)

The SexonSubstance triumvirate unite their powers for the next installment in the revered Balance compilation series on Stomp EQ. This is the official Balance 013: SOS launch party!

Includes admission to KOMPAKT VS RA (Gui Boratto Live, Ewan Pearson, Dominik Eulberg) at The Pawn Shop on the same night

10pm – 5am
The Pawn Shop
1222 N.E. Second Ave., Miami
Very limited supply advance order tickets $25 at Ticketweb.com
For table reservations call 305.373.3511
Table reservations do not include cost of the admission
Everyone must purchase an admission ticket
Event info line: 917.723.9381
www.sosthecollective.com
www.stomp.com.au
www.myspace.com/balanceseries
www.thepawnshoplounge.com

Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Made Event presents
KOMPAKT VS RA
GUI BORATTO (LIVE)
EWAN PEARSON
DOMINIK EULBERG
(Cocoon/Traum)
exclusive WMC performance!

The German techno powerhouse Kompakt showcases three of its rising stars.

Includes admission to SOS (Desyn Masiello, Omid 16B, Demi)
at The Pawn Shop on the same night

10pm – 5am
The Pawn Shop
1222 N.E. Second Ave., Miami
Very limited supply advance order tickets $25 at Ticketweb.com
For table reservations call 305.373.3511
Table reservations do not include cost of the admission -
Everyone must purchase an admission ticket
Event info line: 917.723.9381
www.residentadvisor.net
www.kompakt-net.com
www.guiboratto.com.br
www.ewanpearson.com
www.dominik-eulberg.de
www.thepawnshoplounge.com

Friday, March 28th, 2008
Made Event presents
ORGANIZED NATURE
GABRIEL & DRESDEN


San Francisco-based artist/DJ/production duo return to Pawn Shop for a second sensational year.

10pm – 5am
The Pawn Shop
1222 N.E. Second Ave., Miami
Very limited supply advance order tickets $25 at Ticketweb.com
For table reservations call 305.373.3511
Table reservations do not include cost of the admission -
Everyone must purchase an admission ticket
Event info line: 917.723.9381
www.gabrielanddresden.com
www.thepawnshoplounge.com

Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Made Event presents
LEE BURRIDGE
THE BURRIDGE BARRAGE IV

It’s no holds barred and the 4th annual Burridge Barrage, as Lee moves to bigger, darker digs. Let the degeneration begin!

Includes admission to Loco Dice & Marco Carola
at The Pawn Shop 10pm – 8am

10pm – 5am
The Pawn Shop
1222 N.E. Second Ave., Miami
Very limited supply advance order tickets $30 at Ticketweb.com
For table reservations call 305.373.3511
Table reservations do not include cost of the admission -
Everyone must purchase an admission ticket
Event info line: 917.723.9381
www.leeburridge.com
www.thepawnshoplounge.com

Also available:
24 Hour Degenerate
Admission to The Burridge Barrage IV PLUS Loco Dice & Marco Carola AND Sunday School for Degenerates for $50. 24 Hour Degenerate ticket holders will receive a wristband that will allow them re-entry during this time period. No one else will be allowed re-entry.

24 HOUR DEGENERATE PASS

Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Made Event presents
LOCO DICE & MARCO CAROLA

Two techno stalwarts to take you down the degenerate path of no return.

Includes admission to The Burridge Barrage
at The Pawn Shop 10pm – 5am

10pm – 8am
The Pawn Shop
1222 N.E. Second Ave., Miami
Very limited supply advance order tickets $30 at Ticketweb.com
For table reservations call 305.373.3511
Table reservations do not include cost of the admission -
Everyone must purchase an admission ticket
Event info line: 917.723.9381
www.locodice.com
www.marcocarola.net
www.thepawnshoplounge.com

Also available:
24 Hour Degenerate
Admission to The Burridge Barrage IV PLUS Loco Dice & Marco Carola AND Sunday School for Degenerates for $50. 24 Hour Degenerate ticket holders will receive a wristband that will allow them re-entry during this time period. No one else will be allowed re-entry.

24 HOUR DEGENERATE PASS

Sunday, March 30th, 2008
Made Event presents PS103:
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR DEGENERATES

ADULTNAPPER
ALEXI DELANO
ARGY
ARPIAR ORCHESTRA (RHADOO+PEDRO+RARESH)
CAMEA
DIXON
DOLLZ AT PLAY
GUY GERBER
JAMIE JONES
LOCO DICE
MARCO CAROLA
MARK ASHKEN
MATT TOLFREY
MATTHEW DEAR
MISSTRESS BARBARA
MR.C
SEBO K
STEVE BUG

Best enjoyed as toast

The 3rd annual Sunday School For Degenerates brings the best underground artists from across the globe including big names, small names, and no names.

6am – Midnight
The Pawn Shop
1222 N.E. Second Ave., Miami
Very limited supply advance order tickets $30 at Ticketweb.com
For table reservations call 305.373.3511
Table reservations do not include cost of the admission -
Everyone must purchase an admission ticket

Event info line: 917.723.9381
www.thepawnshoplounge.com

Also available:
24 Hour Degenerate
Admission to The Burridge Barrage IV PLUS Loco Dice & Marco Carola AND Sunday School for Degenerates for $50. 24 Hour Degenerate ticket holders will receive a wristband that will allow them re-entry during this time period. No one else will be allowed re-entry.

24 HOUR DEGENERATE PASS

Made Event at WMC 2008
March 25 François K Wave Music Party @ The Pawn Shop
March 25 Hallucination Limited: Three, Cobblestone Jazz (Live) + Special Guests @ The Pawn Shop
March 26 Danny Tenaglia Marathon @ The Pawn Shop
March 27 SOS (Desyn Masiello, Omid16B, Demi) @ The Pawn Shop
March 27 Kompakt vs RA @ The Pawn Shop
March 27 Anjunabeats: Above & Beyond + Special Guests @ Nocturnal
March 27 Richie Hawtin, Magda + other M_NUS Artists TBA @ Nocturnal Terrace
March 27 Marine Parade: Adam Freeland + Special Guests @ B.E.D.
March 28 Gabriel & Dresden @ The Pawn Shop
March 28 Drumcode: Adam Beyer, Joel Mull, Kyle Geiger @ B.E.D.
March 29 Stanton Warriors + Special Guests @ B.E.D.
March 29 The Burridge Barrage: Lee Burridge @ The Pawn Shop
March 29 Loco Dice + Marco Carola @ The Pawn Shop
March 30 P.S.103 Sunday School For Degenerates @ The Pawn Shop

www.made-event.com

About Made Event
The Made Event team, headed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They continually bring a world-renowned caliber of entertainment into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues, and seek to push the limit of expertise in their field. With over 20 years of combined experience, and over 300 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference, Made Event is an industry leader.

Made Event presents GABRIEL & DRESDEN @ Pacha – February 29th

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Made Event presents San Francisco based chart-topping production and DJ duo GABRIEL & DRESDEN at Pacha New York on Friday, February 29, 2008 along with Texan Francis Preve.

Gabriel & Dresden’s Organized Nature are set to release their exclusive G&D remix for Monochrome “Pearl”. After judging the Heineken Thirst Competition, they selected the Romanian winner, Monochrome “Pearl”, and decided to go into the studio together. Next up the duo go back to the basics with Gabriel & Dresden’s “New Path” with a range of remixes from Dave Aude, Trent Cantrelle and Pete Heller among others. Following that, the label will issue the second release from Deep Flexion entitled “Monologue” with mixes from Umek and Ozgur Can.

Late last year, Josh Gabriel’s first solo single ahead of his debut artist album coming in 2008 burst onto the scene with a #12 ranking in DJ Mag’s year end Top 100. The track Josh Gabriel “Summit” has garnered high praise, with airplay on Radio 1’s Essential mix and top DJs like John Digweed describing it as “massive” and Armin Van Buuren calling it “techno evolved.” Also, techno giant Carl Cox named it one of his favorite tunes of the year, while Sander Kleinenberg said “With this stormer [Josh] has nothing less than delivered a future classic. Brilliant.”

Organized Nature is home to their critically acclaimed self-titled artist album released in 2006 with Billboard #1 Dance Club Chart hit singles “Tracking Treasure Down” and “Dangerous Power”, along with nine other singles which have all been both commercially successful and embraced by critics. Now with 17 Billboard #1 Club Chart hits, Gabriel & Dresden continue to tour the world playing the best clubs and festivals, and have earned respect and support globally of both fans and the world’s top DJs by constantly pushing electronic music to the next level. Their syndicated one hour monthly radio show “Gabriel & Dresden Organized Nature” is aired on satellite, FM, cable and Internet radio stations worldwide.

Toolroom Knights Vol. 2 compilation mixed by Gabriel & Dresden is out now.
Josh Gabriel “Summit” is out now on Beatport.com.

Friday, February 29th, 2008
Made Event presents

GABRIEL & DRESDEN
WITH FRANCIS PREVE

PACHA NYC
618 West 46th St
New York, NY 10036
Info & Table reservations: 212.209.7500
Doors open at 10PM, 18+ with Valid I.D.
$20 Advance Tickets at www.ticketweb.com
www.pachanyc.com

www.made-event.com
www.gabrielanddresden.com
www.myspace.com/gabrielanddresden
www.myspace.com/francispreve

Made Event NYC Events
February 28 Misstress Barabara + Cobblestone Jazz @ Cielo
February 29 Gabriel & Dresden @ Pacha New York
March 14 Paul van Dyk @ Roseland
March 20 Steve Bug @ Cielo
April 11 Sasha & John Digweed @ Webster Hall

Made Event WMC Events
March 25 François K, Radio Slave : Wave Music Party @ The Pawn Shop
March 25 Hallucination Limited: Three, Cobblestone Jazz (Live) + Special Guests @ The Pawn Shop
March 26 Danny Tenaglia Marathon @ The Pawn Shop
March 27 SOS (Desyn Masiello, Omid16B, Demi) @ The Pawn Shop
March 27 Kompakt vs RA @ The Pawn Shop
March 27 Anjunabeats 100 with Above & Beyond + Special Guests @ Nocturnal
March 27 MINUS 10 Year Anniversary Showcase: Richie Hawtin, Magda + Other MINUS Artists @ Nocturnal Terrace
March 27 Marine Parade: Adam Freeland Special Guests @ B.E.D.
March 28 Organized Nature: Gabriel & Dresden @ The Pawn Shop
March 28 Drumcode: Adam Beyer, Joel Mull, Pär Grindvik (Live), Kyle Geiger @ B.E.D.
March 29 Stanton Warriors + Special Guests @ B.E.D.
March 29 The Burridge Barrage: Lee Burridge @ The Pawn Shop
March 29 Loco Dice + Marco Carola @ The Pawn Shop
March 30 P.S.103 Sunday School For Degenerates @ The Pawn Shop

www.made-event.com

Made Event presents Misstress Barbara and Cobblestone Jazz @ Cielo – Feb. 28

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Made Event presents a Canadian tour de force with Misstress Barbara and the techno-jazz trio Cobblestone Jazz at Cielo on Thursday, February 28th.

Misstress Barbara
has been busy working on all original material for her forthcoming debut artist album due out in 2008. The album will feature her own vocals along with other guest collaborations including one of her major influences, The Brazilian Girls. Over the years, Misstress Barbara’s self-described “drummy funky pumpin’ techno” vibe has evolved to one which she feels is more “funky, groovy techno, tech-house and minimal.” Also the head of iturnem records, Misstress Barbara continues to tour worldwide this winter and will be performing in Miami during the Winter Music Conference.

The unique Cobblestone Jazz trio- Mathew Jonson, Tyger Dhula, and Danuel Tate, combine early computers and analog instruments to create paired down sounds that retain the explosive quality and improvisational style of jazz with a techno dancefloor aesthetic. Through a real time exchange of musical form, language, and ideas, these Canadians provide a continual sense of excitement and discovery for their audience and put on one of the most engaging and innovative live shows in electronic music.

Their first artist album 23 Seconds is a highly anticipated mile marker for Cobblestone. It not only marks the first time the bands tracks are available on CD, but it also documents the improvisational talent that many who have experienced their organic live sets have come to know. It is that very evolution that their live show takes on that is echoed in the sequencing of 23 Seconds. From the sparse album opening “Waiting Room,” to closer “W” which is perhaps the most uncharacteristic of the tunes on the album, drawing its influences from early trance, the album grows into itself throughout the 10 tracks. At times exploring its more minimal tendencies and at other times unleashing itself into a glitchy house frenzy. By the end of 23 Seconds, it becomes apparent that these are the musings of a mature group well aware of its unique organic take on the state of electronic music.

Cobblestone Jazz ’23 Seconds’ is out now on K7!

Thursday, February 29th, 2008
Made Event presents

Misstress Barbara
Cobblestone Jazz

Cielo
18 Little West 12th Street
New York City

Doors at 10pm, 21+ Valid ID
$15 Advance Tickets at www.ticketweb.com
Event Info 917.723.9381
Tickets also available at Rebel Rebel, 319 Bleecker St NYC 212.989.0770

www.made-event.com
www.myspace.com/misstressbarbara
www.iturnem.com
www.cobblestonejazz.com
www.cieloclub.com

Made Event NYC Upcoming Events
February 28 Misstress Barabara + Cobblestone Jazz @ Cielo
February 29 Gabriel & Dresden @ Pacha New York
March 14 Paul van Dyk @ Roseland
March 20 Steve Bug @ Cielo

Made Event WMC Events
March 25 François K, Radio Slave : Wave Music Party @ The Pawn Shop
March 25 Hallucination Limited: Three, Cobblestone Jazz (Live) + Special Guests @ The Pawn Shop
March 26 Danny Tenaglia Marathon @ The Pawn Shop
March 27 SOS (Desyn Masiello, Omid16B, Demi) @ The Pawn Shop
March 27 Kompakt vs RA @ The Pawn Shop
March 27 Anjunabeats 100 with Above & Beyond + Special Guests @ Nocturnal
March 27 MINUS 10 Year Anniversary Showcase: Richie Hawtin, Magda + Other MINUS Artists @ Nocturnal Terrace
March 27 Marine Parade: Adam Freeland Special Guests @ B.E.D.
March 28 Organized Nature: Gabriel & Dresden @ The Pawn Shop
March 28 Drumcode: Adam Beyer, Joel Mull, Pär Grindvik (Live), Kyle Geiger @ B.E.D.
March 29 Stanton Warriors + Special Guests @ B.E.D.
March 29 The Burridge Barrage: Lee Burridge @ The Pawn Shop
March 29 Loco Dice + Marco Carola @ The Pawn Shop
March 30 P.S.103 Sunday School For Degenerates @ The Pawn Shop

RHYTHMISM.com ANNIVERSARY: James Zabiela + deadmau5 + The Martinez Brothers

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Pacha New York & Rhythmism.com are proud to present the Rhythmism.com 4 Year Anniversary Party featuring JAMES ZABIELA, DEADMAU5, Basic NYC’s Sleepy & Boo and young upstarts THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS on Friday, February 22, 2008.

One of the most technically talented DJs on the planet- JAMES ZABIELA returns for his Pacha residency, in conjunction with NYC’s foremost online dance music community Rhythmism.com. James is looking forward to the special date and exclaims, “I’m super excited to be coming back to my Pacha residency in New York after a short break. Bring it on!”

Rhythmism.com is New York’s leading interactive publication covering the latest on New York nightlife, global dance music news, clubbing and specializing in NYC electronic music events for a music & technology savvy audience with discerning tastes. Over four years, it has developed into the most comprehensive online resource for the NYC clubbing community and provides a forum for electronic music aficionados, clubbers, students and industry professionals. It is driven by a community of people – nightlife industry professionals (promoters, DJs, labels), music fans, friends and newcomers – who share a passion for nightlife, electronic music and urban living.

Joining Zabiela is Toronto’s newest rising star Deadmau5 (pronounce ‘dead mouse’), who has been recognized as a rising, notable producer by dance titans such as Tiesto and Armin van Buuren and as varied as François K. and Zabiela. With a slew of new productions, remixes gracing more than 15 compilations in the last year and a new record label Mau5trap Recordings, Deadmau5 is poised to release his debut studio album in 2008 to much worldwide anticipation.

The Martinez Brothers have been causing a quite a hubbub and justly so. Having emerged on the scene under the tutelage of mentor Dennis Ferrer, these two teenage brothers have already achieved a quite a bit of dance music notoriety with gigs at Shelter, 718 Sessions, P.S. 1, and Pacha. Their first single, “My Rendition” was a bonafide club hit last summer and their energetic sets are not only a product of their youth but of their charismatic, high-powered DJ sets.

Basic NYC’s Sleepy & Boo, named “Night Visionaries” by Time Out New York, have been champions of the NYC dance music scene with regular parties and DJ sets at Sullivan Room and Pacha New York. They have playing host to the finest caliber of artists including Derrick May, Derrick Carter, Doc Martin, Kaskade, and Mark Farina over the last three years. Together they also host a series of NYC locals nights for the abundant, burgeoning talent in this city and their parties reflect the “basic” philosophy – music-forward, vibe-oriented events that are dedicated to exposing new and out-of-town talent.

“[James Zabiela] One of the only DJs able to rock just about any global dancefloor to it’s foundations whilst still pulling off mind-stretching technical trickery with gadgets that wouldn’t be out of place on the Starship Enterprise.” -DJ Mag

“Deadmau5 has deftly tapped a zeitgeist sound that exists between the operatic drama of trance, the Teutonic precision of techno, and the Baptist rhapsody of house music.” – LA Citybeat

“The supremely talented (and very young) Martinez Brothers bring their energetic house stylings to Pacha.” – Time Out New York

“What you really want to know is (a) How to pay less to get into the ones that do charge, and (b) how to get in at all. Start with Rhythmism’s local party roster, which focuses mostly on house, techno and trance artists and is searchable by genre or date.” – Time Out New York

Friday, February 22nd
Pacha NYC & Rhythmism.com present

RHYTHMISM.COM 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
JAMES ZABIELA
Deadmau5
Sleepy & Boo
The Martinez Brothers
In Pachita

www.rhythmism.com
www.jameszabiela.com
www.myspace.com/jameszabiela
www.myspace.com/deadmau5
www.myspace.com/themartinezbros

Rhythmism.com & Basic NYC in the Basement: Miss Blue Sky, Spoony D, David Josephs & Andrew Vogt

COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION BEFORE 12AM
SIGN THE ROLL CALL

Go to the special line marked Rhythmism for express complimentary entry

PACHA
618 West 46th St
New York, NY 10036
Info & Table reservations: 212.209.7500
Doors open at 10PM, 18+ with Valid I.D.
$20 Advance Tickets www.ticketweb.com
www.pachanyc.com

James Fitch teams up with Suncreem for ‘Perfect Motion’

Friday, February 8th, 2008

James Fitch ft. Sunscreem
Perfect Motion

Original Mix / Filthy Rich Remix / Perfect Fitch Remix / Ingo Starr Remix

Brighton based DJ / producer James Fitch drops a bomb for Cayenne, teaming up with 90’s stadium-rave band Sunscreem for a rework of their anthem Perfect Motion.

James has been DJing for 11 years and in the past has been Trade resident in Valencia, main DJ for the Heineken Club Tour and infamous Marlboro Dance Tour resident. Currently you can find him at Prologue & Twitch at The Egg in London, Time at The Honey Club in Brighton, occasional stints for Hat Club plus a monthly slot at Spanish super club Guru in Valencia.

Production wise he’s recently banged out five Prok & Fitch tracks, a remix for Stealth, a remix for Hoxton Whores and two remixes for Data plus a single on Noir heavily supported by Radio 1’s Trophy Twins. More recently the rather large What’s Up Earthlets with Guy Williams on Pop Pop that has been a Pete Tong player.

So back to the music here…! James’ original mix is electro house with a driving bassline and massive vocals in the drop. Filthy Rich adds his techier electro touch but keeps the peak time flavour. James’ Perfect Fitch remix is a dirtier, tribal tinged affair loaded with chopped vocals. Ingo Starr rounds it all off with a more twisted darker electro mix, stripping down the vocals.

Another spicy one from Cayenne to warm up winter…

Perfect!

Interview with DJ Samer of Pangea Recordings

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

samer-cool.JPGRenowned DJ, Producer, and Record Label pioneer Samer, takes time off his current UK tour to discuss what’s been going on lately, what’s in store for Pangea Recordings, and how he manages to get it all done.

Being quite the modest guy that he is, he starts by giving us some insights on where he’s from:

“I run the Pangea and 1Shot labels, and all of their sub-labels, which include Pangea Digital, Pangea UK, and 1Shot Digital. I also DJ under the name Samer, and produce under this name as well as the Evrydaydowners guise. I was raised in Tampa, Florida, but spent about 7 years in California. I moved back to Florida for work but will be moving back to California soon.

Not only do I do music, but I am an attorney as well. Also, I also have a little son who inspires me every day to do the things that would tire most people.”

How did you get into music, what were your influences?

“I loved hip-hop and some alternative rock music way before I even knew what dance music was. My love for dance and electronica started for me in 1996 at Club Simon’s, located in Gainesville, Florida. I was a freshman in college at the time. Now that I think about it, this college town that would have been a farm town without the University of Florida was a very unique place. Every heavy weight DJ at that time came to play here, such as Sasha and Digweed, Dave Seaman, Danny Tennaglia, etc. Gainesville, it turned out, had a world famous underground music dance scene.

“I was lucky to get any chances to play in Tampa back then…”
-DJ Samer

After spending too much at Simon’s and not doing as well as I could have in school, I left Gainesville for Tampa to finish my education. I took my newfound love for dance music with me and started to spin the great underground music that I had heard in Gainesville. I was very much in love with Renaissance 4 mixed by Dave Seaman and Ian Ossia, as it reminded me of the Gainesville scene so very much. I guess you could even say that Dave and Ian are two of my heroes and influences, along with all of the other Renaissance era DJs.

It was tough being a start up DJ in Tampa, though. I moved from a town that loved world-class dance music to a town that was sick for funky breaks. I was lucky to get any chances to play in Tampa back then, but some DJs and promoters who were tired of the same old same old and wanted to hear something different let me play.”

How did Pangea Recordings start?

new_pangea_logo.JPG“While in Tampa, I met my former producing partner, Bill Vines a.k.a The Maji. We hit it off, and he showed me advanced mixing techniques. We started making our own music, and after producing our first track, we named ourselves the Evrydaydowners. Pangea Recordings was then born. We attended the WMC that year and passed out our first track to some real big dance producers and DJs. Surprising to us, we got some real good feedback, including from Brother Brown, another influence and hero of mine. I was a big fan of his so when he said he liked our stuff I knew that I shouldn’t stop making music. After some more hard work and gathering some tunes for the label, we struck a distribution deal with DJ Hardware’s Pure Music Label Group. Everything really started to roll then.”

What have the past 7 years been like for you?

After getting bored with the Tampa scene, I packed my bags and records and moved to San Diego to further pursue my music career and a degree in law. The scene there was more accepting of my style, and I grabbed opening slots for well-known international DJs such as Pete Tong, Chris Fortier, DJ Dara, and Spesh. Evrydaydowners was also making a name production wise. I recall flying back to Miami from San Diego to attend the Winter Music Conference in 2003. While I was at Club Space, at around 11:00 a.m., I heard Sasha play “This World,” our first production to get international distribution. I was jumping up and down the club like a fat kid in a candy store. My friends still do not let me live that down as I made quite a fool out of myself. To make things even better, I heard Sasha play Chris Lake’s remix of Joshua Collins “Project 3″ during the Ultra Music Festival that same week! “Project 3” was to be Pangea’s second release! I knew then if we kept working hard that we would make a great impact on our scene.

“…this is really a labor of love and we truly love putting out music.”

Everything that happened later spawned off these events. We formed sub-labels, produced more songs, and have worked with some real world-class talent. 7 years later, here we are going strong and with more passion than ever! I like to think we have made a good name for ourselves with the music that we have put out. Of course, the music scene has changed a bit, and we have had to adapt. Because of this, there have been some rough times to match the great ones, but this is really a labor of love and we truly love putting out music. We have a small team of dedicated people and it’s truly a pleasure to be doing Pangea and 1Shot.”


What other musical styles beside house music do you listen to, and at what occasions?

“…listening to other types of music helps you out in whatever type of music that you produce.”

“I love all types of music, but mainly I like old school hip-hop when I am not listening to dance music. As you can imagine, running 5 labels, DJing, and producing can make dance music sound a bit stale from time to time. My favorite rappers are Nas and Snoop Dog. I also like to listen to 80s! Listening to other types of music makes your ear well rounded and allows you to listen to dance music with fresh ears and a different perspective. I really believe that listening to other types of music helps you out in whatever type of music that you produce, whether it is dance music or hip-hop etc.

I do someday want to produce some hip-hop with that old school feel though, just to see if I can.”

How would you define a good piece of music?“A good piece of music takes a snap shot of emotions that we feel on a day to day basis, and use our sense of hearing to communicate what ever it is that emotion is, whether its happiness, sadness, energy, melancholy, etc. Great music goes to the ear straight to your soul, and can move you to tears if you hear the right tune.

A good piece of music is also one that uses all of the elements and dimensions of sound. For example, I hear a lot of music that are just samples looped back and forth with some effects. You can tell there is no soul and no inspiration. Great music uses samples, synths, pads, melodies, effects etc. and winds them together to tell a wonderful story. Most of these great pieces of music come from artists who were musicians before coming into electronic music. They come to dance music already with an understanding of what a great song should be, and then translate it into soulful dance music. I find that its those musicians who actually play an instrument, or 2, or 5, who make electronic with the soul and elements that I am looking for in a song. When I mean soul, I don’t mean it in the same way same deep house heads use it. It is hard to exactly define it, but I know it when I hear it, and I hear it in great progressive, trance, breaks, drum and bass etc. A great DJ can pick these songs out of the lot and string them together to make a wonderful set.”

Where do you find inspiration for your projects?

“I find inspiration in a lot of day-to-day things while I am living my life. My son is a good example. He is two and the beautiful way toddlers look at life, always finding something new and exciting, is inspiring. The news, as depressing as it is sometimes, inspires me to get out there and put out music that makes people feel better. We have a lot of fans in places where there is a lot of bad things going on, such as Africa, Arabia, Pakistan, and India. img_0564.JPGMusic is a great way to escape all these things. I have realized that there is something therapeutic in what I do. It makes me feel better to be involved in music and helps me forget the things that may anger me about the world we live in. This is why I still do it even though there is really no money in it.

Also, there is nothing like a great mix set or CD to really give me the motivation to start and complete my projects.”

What artists would you like to work with if you would be given the opportunity?

“Some of the artists I would love to collaborate with are already on the label and have helped us immensely. It would be an honor to collaborate with Brother Brown, Dave Seaman, Chris Lake, Andy Moor, and Michael Wilson. Others include Junkie XL, my friends D-Fuse and Mike Hiratzka, Matt Cerf and so many others. I know it sounds far fetched, but it would be amazing to earn Sasha’s respect and to work with him hehe. Probably never happen but you asked me.”

What are you passionate about outside of music?

“I am passionate about social causes, including fighting poverty, homelessness, racism, and other injustices that occur daily. That is why I became an attorney, as it gives me the tools to help people that I would not normally be able to help. It is sometimes real difficult to handle being an attorney, a father, a label boss for multiple labels, as well as production and DJing. I don’t sleep much, and sometimes I believe I could be devoting more time to one or the other, but I truly love what I do.

I am also a family guy, and I try to spend as much time with them as I can. Sometimes I feel as though I could be devoting more time to my family, as I keep fairly busy with work and music. My family is real supportive though, and I thank goodness for that.”

What can we expect of you in the near future?

“A lot more studio production. I really feel that I have not spent enough time in the studio. It is understandable with all the responsibilities that I have, but one of my new years resolutions is to spend more time in the studio and get more productions out under my own and the Evrydaydowners name, even if I have to sacrifice DJing a little bit, which I will probably end up having to do.

We are also going to reorganize the labels into two main labels only, instead of 2 main labels and 3 sub-labels. Also, I plan to bring back some of the names that made our label great in the past with some new releases and remixes. 2008 will be a big year for us, and I want Pangea to again be at the forefront of progressive and forward thinking dance music in America.”

What equipment do you use in the studio or DJing?

“I am using mostly Reason and Peak to create music right now. I like the Reason interface and the fact that it tries to integrate hardware and software. All that said, I think I am going to move to Ableton Live and Logic, as they seem to put out better sounding material at the end of your production phase and have more advanced effects. Also, Reason does not use VSTs and other plug-ins that I am in love with, which is a big drawback. Ill probably be making this transition at the end of the winter.

My favorite piece of DJ equipment is the Pioneer DMJ-3000 mixer. I love its layout and sound quality.”

What’s the future of Evrydaydowners?

“As for Evrydaydowners, things have changed as well. As I stated before, my former partner Bill and I created the Evrydaydowners, which paved the way for Pangea Recordings. We no longer work together now, so for the last year and a half to two years, Evrydaydowners has not done much in way of production. Bill is a creative genius, and I am sure you’ll be hearing more from him under his name and a label he is now forming. Things just happen and you deal with them. I have done a few remixes under my name, but plan to resurrect Evrydaydowners this year with some new songs and remixes with a brand new partner. I am not going to name names, but I will say we have some exciting new things going on and we plan to make Evrydaydowners a chart topper once again like we did with our first track way back when.”

You’re currently doing a UK appearance for a second time. Where are you gonna play?

“Two years ago, I went to Middlesbrough and played at the legendary Riff Raff. It was a truly memorable experience. The lads in Middlesbrough really have something special going on down there. Lee Pennington of Source of Gravity and others over there have truly made Middlesbrough the progressive epicenter of the UK. It really is an honor and a pleasure to work with these guys.

I will be going back to Middlesbrough and headlining the pre and after party for Riff Raff as they host Chloe Harris to headline the main party. I will also be headlining my first appearances in York and New Castle. It is an understatement to say that I am real excited.”

As a DJ what was your biggest highlight for 2007?

“Lovefest 2007 was the highlight of 2007. I want to take the opportunity to thank the Sex and Robots people for allowing us to be a part of their float. As you can imagine, playing a festival with close to 100,000 people was amazing. The people of San Francisco are the greatest people in America. They love the music and do not hesitate to show it. What other city would let you play electronic music in their entire downtown for a full day, and make like nothing ever happened the next day?”

Thanks to Samer and Pangea Recordings

>> http://www.pangearecordings.com Credits: Thomas Summer, Mike Nielsen

House Legend Marshall Jefferson Releases Producer Sample Pack with Loopmasters!

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

LOOPMASTERS ARTIST SERIES V3:
MARSHALL JEFFERSON
‘House Generation’

For the latest installment of their artist series sample packs Loopmasters proudly present Volume 3 from the ‘godfather of house’ Marshall Jefferson subtitled ‘House Generation’

Born in Chicago in 1959, Marshall was a central figure in the development of the Chicago house scene and produced seminal house anthems including ‘Move Your Body’, ‘7 Ways To Jack’ and ‘Open Our Eyes’. He has worked with the best in the business, from fellow founding father Frankie Knuckles to Roy Davis Jr., Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley, Felix Da Housecat and Lil Louis. Marshall has had a leading hand in the growth of the acid and deep house movements ever since.

Marshall’s first release, 1985’s ‘Go Wild Rhythm Trax’ on Virgo Records, demonstrated Marshall had the talent vital to succeed in such a fickle industry. ‘Move Your Body’, originally a production Marshall had passed onto legendary Music box resident Ron Hardy, was released on Trax Records in 1986 and is today recognised as a genre-defining release, having been subtitled and acclaimed ‘The House Music Anthem’.

The mid-1980s gave way to the development of acid house, and Marshall actively participated in the movement’s growth through his use of the Roland TB303. The release in 1987 of ‘Acid Trax’ launched the career of DJ Pierre and Marshall went on to work with the likes of Ten City, Robert Owens, Keith Thompson and Pierre’s collective Phuture.

With so much more history it is hard for this press release to not just solely be about Marshall, but to cut the story short there the godfather of house music has been drafted in by leaders of electronic music sample packs Loopmasters to deliver the ultimate house music sample collection ‘House Generation’.

Featuring live house drums, 808 and 909 house beats alongside 303 basslines care of the big man, lots of vocals recorded especially for this pack, Bam Bam guitar samples, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic House Strings and Horns plus high quality drum hits and musical loops making this a must for any house music producer. These samples will be available as Acidised Wav Samples, Rex2 Loops, Apple Loops, Reason Refill packs, plus patches ready for Reason, Kontakt, Halion, EXS24, Emulator X2, Ableton Live.

Loopmasters ‘Artist Series’ feature exclusive collections of royalty free samples from some of the best-known producers worldwide. Every care has been taken to ensure you receive the very best value for money combined with the best choice of formats and usability within your productions.

www.myspace.com/housemusicgodfather
www.loopmasters.com

Exit Festival Announces Dates for 2008

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

EXIT FESTIVAL 08

PETROVARADIN FORTRESS

NOVI SAD, SERBIA

10th – 13th JULY 2008

www.exitfest.org

EXIT is the festival on everyone’s lips, with over 10,000 Brits making it their festival of choice in 2007 and winning ‘Best European Festival’ at the UK Festival Awards. Set within the walls of the 17th Century Petrovaradin Fortress, EXIT provides an awe inspiring backdrop for the biggest music and cultural event in South East Europe. Dates for 2008 are 10th – 13th July and tickets are now on general sale priced at £72 + a small booking fee.

EXIT is your ticket to a once in a lifetime experience, celebrating music, life, freedom and friendship with like minded party people from around the world. Over 600 performances will take place on 25 stages connected by cobbled streets, ramparts and tunnels – a walk through the mystical fortress is like a trip through a magical wonderland. The Dance Arena is regarded by many as the best in Europe and the experience of dancing with 20,000 people as the sun rises over the fortress walls is truly mind blowing.

Renowned for its diverse and adventurous line ups, EXIT encompasses all genres of music from rock to rap, classical to chill, dance to drum & bass and electronic to experimental. Artists who have already performed at EXIT include; Basement Jaxx, Billy Idol, Franz Ferdinand, Fatboy Slim, Morrissey, Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Robert Plant, Snoop Dogg, Scissor Sisters, Underworld, White Stripes. Expect more of the same this year with the program formally announced in April.

Launched 9 years ago as a student initiated protest against the communist Milosevic regime, EXIT has proved that music is a universal language that can connect and bring people together to make the world a better place. EXIT is truly an amazing experience that has captured the imagination of festival goers worldwide and although it gets bigger each year, the sentiment remains the same.

Click the link below to see pictures from the festival in 2007http://www.getpermission.co.uk/exit07/

TICKETS ONSALE NOW!

EXIT has teamed up with eTickets.to to deliver the best value festival ticket this side of the moon, with fast entry through their own entrance at the festival. 4 day festival passes are priced at £72 + a small booking fee and are available direct from the EXIT website and lastminute.com. Camping is available from 8th – 14th July and camping passes are prices at £14 + a small booking fee. To secure yours log onto one of the following sites;

http://etickets.to/exit/www.exitfest.org

www.lastminute.com

For more information contact Nikki @ Global Publicity

nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk

SELECTION OF COMMENTS FROM ARTISTS AT EXIT 2007

“We were not aware of the political roots of the festival, and now we know, we are double pleased we did it”. Adam “MCA” Yauch / Beastie Boys

“It was the best festival we played this year” Liam Howlett / The Prodigy

“This ain’t the last time you’re gonna see this face. I will come back anytime you want me to come back”. Snoop Dogg mid set at EXIT

“It’s a fascinating place with a raw and recent history and It’s got a real energy” Tom Findlay / Groove Armada

“I have waited for years to come and I am so excited to be here. Many of my colleagues in this business always told me that if you get the chance to do Exit Festival in Serbia you gotta do it. The energy is great and the weather is great and the hospitality has been wonderful from the Exit festival people” Danny Tenaglia

“Exit was one of the most interesting gigs for me this year. The location was amazing and to feel the warmth of the people dancing and freaking out to my music was inspirational! Respect to the people of Exit for pushing the boundaries with their choice of lineup and bringing great new music one step further east!” Richie Hawtin

“The Exit festival was amazing once again. It great to see Serbia progressing in providing a place for people from all over the world to come together and enjoy electronic music. There were a lot more european attendees and for me it is very positive to see people like Frankie Knuckles on the line up. I really enjoyed playing this festival with a great crowd and wonderful organization”. Roger Sanchez

“One of the best festival gigs that I have ever done. Amazing venue, thumping sound system and great crowd” John Digweed

“I’ve never seen a better way to ruin a 18th century fortress, fuck the past here’s to the future!” Peter Hook (New Order)

“We have done a hell of a lot of festivals in our time but Exit is clearly up there with the best of them. Artists. organization, location, weather and most importantly the stupidly big crowd that went mental when we played the main stage. Unforgetable. Thanx” Dominic B / Stanton Warriors

“It was a real honor to play EXIT, we were hit immediately by the enthusiasm of the crowd, we’ve never played a better party! The Pipettes

“Thanks for the gig at EXIT it was AMAAAAAAAAAZING probably my favourite gig ever ever ever!” Paul Woolford

“That was simply the best gig I have seen in 18 years of playing at acid house parties! honestly…..” Ralph Lawson 20/20 Vision

“EXIT exceeded all my wildest dreams! It’s a well organised and beautiful place to imerse yourself in and I’ll remember playing to that awesome crowd forever!” Kissy Sell Out