After years in the making Slighter (Colin C) has released his first full length album, “The Perfectly Damaged”. This much anticipated masterpiece was released on Negative Feedback in early May and is currently available on iTunes, Amazon, and emusic.  In addition to being digitally available, the album has been released as a limited edition CD that is numbered and signed by Colin C.  The limited edition also features some of Colin's original art. You can purchase the limited edition CD at  www.negfeedback.com

“The Perfectly Damaged” is a complexed odyssey that is truly a work of art!  The album sets a dark, sinister tone that demonstrates Slighter's genius in the raw. Reaching far bey..

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Techno Music legend Carl Craig has been named Creative Director for Movement 2010. Paxahau made the announcement today as they prepare for the start of Movement 2009 which began on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at noon.

“Movement is already a great festival and a successful brand,” said Craig, “it is an honor to be involved with Movement in this new capacity. I look forward to working with the team from Paxahau to take the artistic vision for the festival to a new level.” In his new role Craig will be involved in various creative aspects of Movement including artist bookings and the festival’s brand image. He will also serve as an ambassador for the Movement festival as he travels ..

New Release to Benefit Humanitarian Organization NextAid

Funk Aid for Africa to benefit Los Angeles-based humanitarian organization, NextAid. An inspired collage of funk, soul, and Latin tunes created by DJ OBaH, Funk Aid for Africa features songs by twenty different artists including Ticklah, Ursula Rucker, King Britt, Chico Mann, The Lions, & Ocote Soul Sounds. This series of dubSpot-produced benefit compilations will raise funds for various projects by harnessing the positive power of music. The goal for this compilation is to raise awareness and much needed funds for African children orphaned by the AIDS crisis. It is in this spirit that all of the musicians involved with the Funk Aid mix have generously donated their art and their time in deference to a greater cause. Most important, ..

DJ TIMES MAGAZINE AND PIONEER PRO DJ ASKS

WHO IS AMERICA’S BEST DJ?

Pioneer Pro DJ and DJ Times magazine are pleased to announce the launch of the fourth annual America’s Best DJ (ABDJ) competition and summer tour. America’s Best DJ gives U.S.-based DJs a chance to shine just as brightly as their European contemporaries. The U.S. is the birthplace of dance music, the origin of club culture, and the biggest entertainment market in the world. Its DJs deserve a contest of their own. As selected by the staff of DJ Times, this year’s TOP 100 U.S. DJs – and contenders for the title of America’s Best DJ – represent every possible style from Bhangra to Booty-tech. Onlin..

Earlier this year, industry legend Darren Emerson released his third compilation on Global Underground, GU 36:Bogota.  Even with such a long and extremely successful career, Darren rocks the dance floors with the same levels of energy and passion that he delivered twenty years ago. Bogota illustrates this exactly, starting off with the classic Underworld sound to remind listeners of a part of dance music history that Emerson once dominated -  and a selection of tracks proving not only that he can deliver but that he's still got what it takes to stay on top. Darren gives us the scoop on his plans for the rest of 2009 as well as his thoughts on the new compilation: Darren, tell us about coming back to Global Underground for Bogota 036. ..

EXIT FESTIVAL 10th ANNIVERSARY Launched 10 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 heart of festival goers worldwide and although it gets bigger each year, the sentiment and unique vibe remains the same. The 10th birthday will be no exception! EXIT FESTIVAL 10th ANNIVERSARY PETROVARADIN FORTRESS NOVI SAD, SERBIA 9th - 12th JULY 2008 www.exitfest.org Confirmed acts include; Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen, Moby, Manic Street Preachers, Kraftwerk, Madness, Korn, Grandmaster Flash, Patti Smith..

Juno Download (www.junodownload.com) are pleased to announce the availability of the full back catalog of two legendary techno labels, Minus and Plus 8. World-renowned artists on the Minus label include label founder Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Marc Houle and Heartthrob. Plus 8’s key artists include Paco Osuna..

SEEME 4 4th - 6th JUNE, 2009 SOFIA, BULGARIA seeme-sofia.com myspace.com/seemesofia The South East European Music Event (SeeMe) was launched to create a hub for the regions' industry professionals, artists and music fans. SeeMe is set for a fantastic fourth edition - bigger and better than before, with top industry speakers, star studded awards and huge line up for the official closing party. SeeMe has positioned itself as the main event in dance music in the South East European region, where industry professionals and music fans alike join together, exchange ideas and keep up-to-date with the latest trends and developments. South East Europe is also an exciting emerg..

2009 has already been a busy year for Global Underground with the relaunch of the NuBreed series as well as a new series entitled Global Underground DJ. Global Underground chose Grammy nominee Nic Fanciulli to begin the series with a new two disc compilation, GU DJ-001, set to be released April 27, 2009. GU compilations have always featured a who's who of talented dance music icons.  This new series is no different, however it gives DJs more free rein and ability to take the listener on a journey and showcase their own influences and talents. The world got a taste of what to expect from Nic's new compilation at this year's GU WMC All Star VIP Event. We had a chance to catch up with Nic in Miami to get his thoughts on the ne..