James Holden is a house music artist and DJ who has released numerous singles and remixes on different labels such as Lost Language, Perfecto Recordings, and Positiva Recordings. He currently runs his Border Community record label. He is also one-third of Mainline, which was responsible for the double single of "Narcotic" and "Innerspace". He has also worked with singer Julie Thompson as Holden & Thompson. Professional Rockstars and TedE found James in Ibiza and had a little chat with him.
Dj Vibe started mixing early. It was at 15 years old, back to 1983, that Antonio "To" Pereira got his first ever club gig at Lisbon Bataclan.
By the time he was helping his Father at his Lisbon downtown shop, a vital place for all the Dj's to get the most recent imported 12"'s.
Since then DJ Vibe has been involved in all kinds of Music activities from Dj to Production as well playing live on Portuguese Band LX 90 or Remixing other Artists. Considered by everyone the most sought after and well know of the Portuguese Dj's Vibe had been also involved in the launch of the most important Clubs in Portugal in the last 20 years.
We continue our Exit Festival 2006 coverage with legendary British DJ Steve Lawler. Hear what Steve has to say about Exit Festival, his current plans and residency info, plus get the lowdown on his new 3-disc album titled "Viva", an audio journey through a 3 day party as envisioned by Lawler. Coming to you all the way from Serbia and Montenegro.
French DJ/Producer Martin Solveig kicking back at Pacha in Ibiza. At 13, Martin got his first turntables and that influenced him to take up a career in electronic music rather than the classical music he was learning. He started his first residency at Paris's leading club Le Palace with the support of Claude Monnet. Martin then moved to another famous Paris nightclub - Les Bains Douches - where he worked with famous DJs such as Todd Terry, Roger Sanchez and Bob Sinclar. His popularity further increased with the Pure parties at the Queen Club either as a DJ or as an art director.
Mayday Derrick May flipped the script on us in Serbia at Exit Festival, grabbing the mic and taking the interview over. When one of the founding fathers of techno and modern dance music as we know it decides to run the interview, well, you let him do it. The well spoken native of Detroit takes us through the paces, covering every end of the global business and culture of music and dance music. An exceptionally interesting and informative interview with one of the guys who was there from the start. Don't miss this one.
The Professional Rockstars interview with John Digweed. We caught up with the legendary british DJ at Global Gathering in England. Take a look, have a listen, and see what John is up to these days as he travels the world doing what he does best - driving the crowds wild solo and with longtime partner Sasha.
Professional Rockstars in Serbia, talking house with Junior Jack and Kid Creme.
Junior Jack's position at the forefront of Europe's dance music scene was consolidated by him winning awards for Best Album and Artist of the Year in 2004 at The House Music Award's (music download dj equipment mp3 at housemusicawards.com) .
The success story continues in 2005 with a 'Best House DJ' award at the annual DJ Awards extravaganza at Pacha, Ibiza. (http://www.djawards.com/).
Kid Creme currently DJs worldwide, and is heading out to Ibiza for the summer where he has a residency at the Defected nights, as well as booking for Underwater and the Ministry Of Sound closing party at Pacha.
The Kid Creme remix of Shakedown At Night was Seven magazine's Single Of The Week and had 250,000 people going crazy when Fatboy Slim dropped it at Big Beach Boutique, making him one of the most sought after remixers in the world. Upon hearing it whilst visiting her label, Kylie personally asked the Kid to remix her single Love At First Sight.
How do you become one of the most downloaded people on the planet without taking your clothes off? Ask Pete Tong. His Essential Mix and Essential Selection shows are the most downloaded shows in the BBC lineup, and he is a now legendary fixture in the world of dance music. We caught Pete at the start of Global Gathering in England, and he took a few minutes to fill us on on what he's up to and what he sees in store for the future of dance music.
Keep dancing - If you stop dancing, we're all fu-screwed. - Pete Tong
We couldn't say it any better.
A musical ambassador since he was in short trousers, a professional DJ since his early teens, a veteran of acid house and a champion of techno, Carl Cox emits a love of his work that is dangerously infectious. We caught up with him at Ultra Music Festival 2006 in Miami Florida.
British DJ/Producer Dave Clarke (with an E) sat down with us in the wee hours of the morning during Dave's first Exit Festival in Serbia. Offering up his views on the festival, the music biz and his place in it, Dave Clarke sets the record straight with his usual straightforward style.
Professional Rockstars hanging with Lee Burridge after an early set at Global Gathering in England. Dropping some info on his Almost Anonymous record label, the hectic pace of touring around the world with little sleep, hiding from the mayor of New York, and then it's off to Ibiza for more.
No nonsense, just great music. Techno is pure energy. Giving you one hundred percent to make people feel good. Keep an open mind and you'll get the proper respect. - Marco Bailey
Words of wisdom from Belgian DJ Marco Bailey. We caught Marco backstage at Dance Valley in the Netherlands and found out what he was up to.
Cristian was born into a family of artists where he developed the skills he needed to become the great Spanish producer-DJ he his today. His father was a drama teacher, his mother and grandmother taught ballet, and his grandfather was a director at Radio Madrid. It is from this creative gene pool that Cristian found the inspiration to dive headfirst into music. TedE on the mic, getting the scoop on what Cristian is doing these days.
more interviews:
DJ Onionz
Fedde le Grand
Christopher Lawrence
Winter Music Conference 2007 Highlights
Gabriel and Dresden
Misstress Barbara
DJ Vibe Part 2
DJ Vibe Live at Pacha NY
Armin Van Buuren
Jonathan Peters - Top Rated US DJ
Nic Fanciulli
Micky Slim
Mr V and Miss Patty
Miguel Graca
Toni Tambourine of Defected Records
Hybrid
King Britt
Paul Woolford
DJ Nikos Akrivos aka Bodyjacker
Scott Lancaster Owner of Stereo Nightclub
DJs Heather and Colette
DJ-Producer Victor Calderone
DJ-Producer Bad Boy Bill
PReview: Sundance Music Festival
DJ Hernan Cattaneo
DJ James Zabiela
PReview: DANCE VALLEY 2006
Junkie XL
DJs Are Alive
Beatport's Tom Hoch
Ivano Bellini
Mark Brown
Max Graham
Alex Peace
