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| From a DJ to a band: Adam Freeland Posted: 11 Jun 2009 04:10 AM PDT Adam Freeland is a character known for bringing a rock n' roll spirit to dance music. His DJ sets can transcend from the early Tectonics break sound, that first brought light to his Marine Parade imprint, through to heavy electro French house with dashings of Queens of the Stone Age thrown in for good measure. Never one to be pigeon-holed, Adam Freeland last treated to us to a full LP back in 2003 with 'Now And Then', which carried the massive worldwide hit, 'We Want Your Soul'. Since then he has packed up and left his sunny coastal home in Brighton for another seaside town, Los Angeles. Teaming up with label buddy (and BBC Radio 1 DJ) Alex Metric and singer Kurt Baumann, Adam now returns to the electronic music scene with a new live band and a sonically exhilarating album called 'Cope' (check it in the player below), which is far removed from his coastal breaks heyday. We caught up with Adam Freeland on the road to find out how he's coping with the whole band thing, and to find out more about the last five years of his life. |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2009 05:05 AM PDT Tiga struts through the concrete jungle of dance music proudly. A rare peacock in a scene not known for recognisable personas, Tiga exudes vibrant eccentricity, and his occasional dabbles in make-up give him a doll-like appearance. He's not your standard faceless techno DJ. Everyone knows Tiga. Yet behind the image, the bizarre video appearances, and sarcastic soliloquies, Tiga James Sontag is a highly successful DJ, producer, and label owner. There is much more to him than meets the fluttering eye. His Turbo Recordings is one of the most popular labels in dance music, despite the fact it doesn't have a hint of consistency about it (except perhaps, its artwork). Beatportal decided to meet Tiga in his home in Montreal, far away from the spotlight, to talk about the importance of personality in electronic music, how to run a successful record label, and to find out more about the Tiga we all think we know. |
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