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Robert James: From mortar attacks to dancefloor destruction
Almost a year ago to the day I met Robert James at WMC in Miami. I was already aware of who he was and what he did – as a member of the Hot Creations crew, he’d had numerous releases via Jamie Jones’ popular label and its subsiduries and he’d also been travelling the world as one of the crew’s main DJs. Here’s the resulting interview…
By Marcus Barnes | Arts, Music | Friday, 1 March 2013 at 12:35 pm
DJ Nicky Romero: “The Romero storm will not subside if I have anything to say about it”
“Nobody has the right version anyway so I’m not super bothered,” recently turned 24-year-old Nicky Romero retorts when I ask him how he feels about people illegal downloading his new track.
By Chris Mckay | Music, Notebook | Tuesday, 15 January 2013 at 11:31 am
Diplo’s ’son’ Dillon Francis on working with Dizzee Rascal and why he loves mums
His dreamy green eyes have made Dillon Francis one of the most lusted-after DJs in the tumblrsphere. He is best known for having dual mentors in the form of electronic megastars Diplo and Skrillex.
By Emma Gritt | Music, Notebook | Thursday, 29 November 2012 at 5:22 pm
DJ Toddla T: ‘Girls Music is about getting exciting music and sharing it’
BBC Radio 1 DJ Toddla T has been making solid strides forward with his Girls Music imprint. In a short space of time, the label has released music from emerging talent such as Des Demure, Walter Ego and Roses Gabor.
Toddla, real name Tom Bell, will host the Girls Music party at the Bussy Building in [...]
By Sam Moir | Music, Notebook | Thursday, 29 November 2012 at 1:22 pm
Keeping it Cajual: Cajmere on the twentieth year of his label
Cajmere, AKA Curtis Jones (or Green Velvet), is a Chicago-born recording artist and DJ who has been involved in music for over twenty years and remains a very popular entertainer, perhaps more so now than he was twenty years ago. He travels the globe every weekend, playing to huge audiences everywhere he goes and continues to produce new music on a regular basis as well as supporting the younger generation of house and techno artists. This year his label, Cajual Records, celebrates twenty years since its inception – and, with this in mind, I caught up with Cajmere to discuss his story so far…
By Marcus Barnes | Arts, Music | Thursday, 29 November 2012 at 6:00 am
Porter Robinson: EDM is his first language
It’s 5:00pm on a Friday night and instead of enjoying a post-work beer to celebrate the end of another week I’m logging into Skype to chat to a youngster who has exploded onto the EDM scene over the last 12 months.
By Chris Mckay | Arts, Music | Thursday, 18 October 2012 at 5:14 pm
EDM Wars – Storm in a bassbin or impending industry implosion?
The world of EDM – or electronic dance music to the uninitiated or un-American – is at war. In the last few months several spats have erupted between wildly popular mainstream electronic artists and their apparently slightly bitter underground counterparts.
By Peter Walker | Arts, Music | Wednesday, 11 July 2012 at 1:00 am
DJ Nikki Beatnik: Sometimes I get abuse for being a female DJ, then they listen to my music and shut up
DJ Nikki Beatnik has partied with Will Smith and Jay-Z and counts Kelis among her best friends. She’s won awards for her club nights and is currently the official tour DJ for both Kelis and Nicola Roberts. She talks shoes, make-up and how being trained as a classical musician has helped her rise to the top of the club scene.
By Emily Jupp | Arts, Music | Wednesday, 13 June 2012 at 12:30 pm
Daniel Avery: Living in a Phantasy
Between DJing, producing and promoting Daniel Avery leads a busy life, but far from being jaded, the 26-year-old from Bournemouth is incredibly appreciative of his situation.
By Peter Walker | Music | Monday, 4 June 2012 at 4:00 am
Soul Clap: In our culture there’s so much pressure to crack on
Soul Clap are one of my favourite DJ duos on the circuit, and it’s not just me who loves them – they have a huge following around the world and their parties are always an essential destination for anyone in search of a good time.
By Marcus Barnes | Arts, Music | Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 4:00 am
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