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The curious popularity of trance

17 May, 2008 | 3.16AM

Section: Music News Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: Industry Boy

Trance is a joke to some, but to others it is the embodiment of pure dance music.

Its obvious build-ups, huge breakdowns and serotonin-laced synths are cheesy to many, but there’s a much bigger majority that love it.

For years people have slated trance, made fun of its glowstick-wielding, furry leg warmer-wearing fans and dismissed its faithful followers as kids who wouldn’t know decent dance music if they put their heads in a bass bin.

And yet, trance’s enduring popularity continues to grow. And grow.

Its DJs fill stadiums, are sponsored by mega brands and even have sneakers named after them (Adidas made a line of trainers in honour of DJ Tiësto).

I think it’s about time there was an honest and frank discussion about trance and its popularity, rather than slag it off and ignore it yet again.

Dissonanze roundup

17 May, 2008 | 1.14AM

Section: Music News Topics: Dissonanze
Written by: The Last Real DJ Alive

In hindsight, Dissonanze was insane whichever way I look at it.

48 hours of intensity - music, alcohol, thousands of thrill seekers - all jammed into one super-technical venue, but was it really any good?

‘Godfather’ celebrates its 10 years of partying, Tokyo

16 May, 2008 | 7.44PM

Section: Music News Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: Yuko Asanuma

“Godfather” is a club night that started off as a super underground deep house party in 1998 at Club Milk (now gone) in Ebisu, Tokyo.

It was initiated by Ukawa Naohiro, a visual artist/ VJ/ writer/ professor/ ex-Mixrooffice owner, and he teamed up with two local DJs who seemed to have the deepest understanding of the deepest house music: Tohru Takahashi and Moodman (all are pictured, from left to right).

The intention was to explore into the dark and dangerous side of house music.

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Pete Tong Fast Trax 16th May 2008

16 May, 2008 | 5.29PM

Section: Videos Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: Sarah O

On Fast Trax this week, Pete shares a video from the Japanese Popstars called ‘Delboy’s Revenge’.

There’s also an Upfront Tune from Guy Gerber entitled, ‘Disorientation’.

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Machine Funk 004

Q-Project [Machine Funk]

16 May, 2008 | 5.03PM

Section: Music Reviews Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: The Last Real DJ Alive

The ironically-titled ‘Jungle Is Dead’ from Machine Funk 004 comes from the same producer who co-wrote a “Hardcore Will Never Die” remix nearly eight years ago.

Considering that the genre known as hardcore preceded jungle, perhaps Q-Project is seeing life through a different perspective these days?

Super Mal travels ‘Light Years’

16 May, 2008 | 2.37PM

Section: Music News Topics: House Nation
Written by: Lewis Dene

Super Mal’s previous singles ‘Bigger Bigger’ and the vocal version ‘Bigger Than Big’ were heavily influenced by the likes of Daft Punk and Mylo, and whilst many others have staked claims to that fact, few have delivered the goods worthy of a place alongside their heroes.

Super Mal more then do with their latest Bandito Records release, ‘Light Years’, offering the most simplistic of grooves that is as familiar as it is original with Gallic reference points aplenty.

‘Deep Dish not over’ says Dubfire

16 May, 2008 | 12.11PM

Section: Music News Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: Terry Church

Our good friends from Australian dance music portal inthemix.com.au uploaded an interesting bit of news today: Dubfire has revealed that his Deep Dish partnership with Sharam is not over just yet.

“I have definitely tapped into a new part of myself, and I think Sharam has as well,” Dubfire told inthemix.

“And I think once we decide that the time is right to get back in the saddle and work on new material, it’s going to be a new creative peak for Deep Dish.”

Dubfire said he may join studio hands again with Sharam at some point in 2009.

Final: Beatport Stage line-up for Movement 2008 in Detroit

16 May, 2008 | 11.49AM

Section: Music News Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: lizwarner

The full line-up for Movement 2008 (the festival formerly known as DEMF) is revealed for the artists performing on the Beatport Stage for the entire weekend.

The annual affair, taking place on the riverside of Hart Plaza in the heart of downtown Detroit over Memorial Day Weekend, features artists heard on a premium sound system from both near and far.

This year’s roster is proving to be far more diverse and wide-ranging than ever.

In addition to the previously announced artist line-up that includes original DEMF co-founder Carl Craig, Cobblestone Jazz, DBX (Daniel Bell), Egyptian Lover and Speedy J, the Beatport Stage adds both more established and up-and-coming acts into the mix.

Some of the artists appearing on the Beatport Stage this year include live sets from Par Grindvik, Deadmau5, Alex Under, Heartthrob and Mathias Kaden, plus DJ appearances by Konrad Black, Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Davide Squillace, Josh Wink, Dubfire and more.

The full Beatport Stage line-up for Movement 2008 is found after the jump.

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Raum, Cadenza and Get Physical join forces for Barcelona rave

16 May, 2008 | 11.08AM

Section: Music News Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: Zack Rico

Beatportal has just got word of a ridiculously big techno party being planned for Barcelona, during Sonar Festival.

Raum Open Air! on Friday 20th June has a capacity of 3600 is being jointly hosted by Luciano’s Cadenza records, Get Physical, Raum Musik [check out the label’s tunes in the player below], Desolat, Monza Ibiza, Ibiza Voice and Resident Advisor.

The line-up is retarded.

Luciano versus Loco Dice? Reboot? Craig Richards? Alejandro Vivanco? Martin Buttrich? M.A.N.D.Y. and DJ T? Tobi Neumann? Pier Bucci? Samim?

Our pants have just exploded.

Our Music Culture Explained

16 May, 2008 | 10.14AM

Section: Music News Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: monkey82

Based off my experiences old and new, I have decided to write a small break down / observation of how I view our music industry.

Without telling you who I am other than that my name is Jon, I’ve been a “professional” house producer for over five years, DJing for about nine.

My first record was in 2003, and since then I have had about 40-some odd releases, have been on some top-name DJ CDs, yadda yadda.

I have never been the greatest producer in the land—far from it—however, I have always thought of myself as consistent and true to my sound.

So that’s me, in a nut shell.

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Chainsaw

DJ Fresh [Violence Recordings]

16 May, 2008 | 9.22AM

Section: Music Reviews Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: The Last Real DJ Alive

DJ Fresh is a drum & bass legend, and the man is still young.

How he could have achieved so much at this stage in his career is quite remarkable and, interestingly, now that he’s reached this rare plateau, he can try new things creatively, starting with ‘Chainsaw’.

Tokyo: Club Yellow’s closing week lineup announced

16 May, 2008 | 6.34AM

Section: Music News Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: Yuko Asanuma

Whether you like to accept the fact or not, the clock is ticking.

In about 5 weeks time, Tokyo’s Club Yellow is going to close its doors.

Now the question is, who gets to DJ there on its historical closing nights on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st of June 2008?

Find it out after the jump!

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Luciano interview: The Romanian Connection

16 May, 2008 | 2.04AM

Section: Music News Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: Ryan Keeling

Chilean Luciano is the king of the underground, a talented producer and DJ considered to be a house and techno master by many clubbers and DJs across the globe.

As resident DJ of Circoloco in DC10, Ibiza, and as boss of the influential label Cadenza, Luciano has built up a huge following of dedicated fans who worship his genre-defying sets of bouncy minimal, groovy house and techno classics.

Whilst Berlin and Ibiza have fallen in love with Luciano (and his sexy moustache), in Romania he’s practically a king - no other European country welcomes Luciano as much as the Romanians.

As part of Beatportal’s autopsy of Romania’s club scene we met Luciano backstage at Sunwaves festival in Romania, to find out his thoughts on Romania, its club culture, and its future.

Read on for the full interview.

Body Language @ Dissonanze

15 May, 2008 | 5.58PM

Section: Videos Topics: Dissonanze
Written by: The Last Real DJ Alive

Watch Booka Shade’s epochal ‘Body Language’ drive the Dissonanze crowd wild.

This was the last track of their memorable set, and Arno is visibly exhausted and moved after bashing his digital pads like a madman.

Walter looks fine, though - perhaps because he was only using his fingers!

Competition: ToughDrive daily giveaway!

15 May, 2008 | 5.00PM

Section: Music News Topics: Beatport Blog
Written by: Terry Church

Beatport, Beatsource and Beatportal have teamed up with Tuneskeeper to give away two 160GB Freecom ToughDrives every day through May 22nd!

With digital music collections taking up so much space and DJs moving more and more towards higher quality WAVs (with larger file sizes), Freecom’s ToughDrive offers a 160GB rock solid hard drive with an internal anti-shock mechanism (which can withstand falling from two meters).

The shock protected 2.5” hard drive has a built-in USB 2.0 cable and is the smart choice for DJs looking for plenty of storage space and a secure and stable foundation.

Read on to find out how to enter the prize draw!