| News | Hermanos Inglesos interview - ‘Komodo’ single release Posted: 05 Aug 2008 10:52 PM CDT With their debut single 'Komodo' just released, we caught up with Didier Engels and Cédric Engels from Hermanos Inglesos to find out more about the popular Belgian DJ duo, their music and DJ set. Read more on Beatportal.com  |
| News | Above and Beyond’s radio show now available as a podcast Posted: 05 Aug 2008 09:32 PM CDT Above & Beyond’s weekly radio show ‘Trance Around the World’ is now available as a free podcast on iTunes. The first episode went live on Friday night and already reached No.3 in iTunes’ music podcasts chart over the weekend. Read more on Beatportal.com  |
| News | Inside Latin America: The future of trance - Part I Posted: 05 Aug 2008 06:42 PM CDT We all know these "trance is dead" discussions have taken everybody by surprise, considering that few years ago big names like Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, and Paul van Dyk were considered dance heroes and the future of trance music. But are they still? During the last year, some have been saying, "Trance didn't evolve as it was supposed to," due to the curious rise of genres like minimal, tech-house, and why not, a mix of both. So, to help clearing the issues, here's how a duo has been pushing forward Latin America's dance scene over the last six years. Read more on Beatportal.com  |
| Videos | Video: Ibiza protesters dance for freedom Posted: 05 Aug 2008 05:31 PM CDT With clubbers, hippies and artistic types lining the protest route in Ibiza yesterday, the demonstration had an impromptu, creative spirit. At every major junction, the protesters would sit on the street clapping and shouting, with the energy building, before all of them jumped in the air in unity. It was very dance music, and very DC10. Watch this video on Beatportal.com  |
| News | Sebastien Tellier’s world tour for ‘Sexuality’ Posted: 05 Aug 2008 03:28 PM CDT The previous time you heard from us regarding Sebastien Tellier’s latest album, it was before the release hit big and had been widely heard. Months later we are reporting back to you, in case you haven’t managed to check it out yet. 'Sexuality' is absolutely a must-hear album with tracks ranging from R’n’B influenced tunes, to hip-hop flavoured slow jams, through disco, and even a Beach Boys-inspired single. The album was the result of having locked himself away into a Parisian recording studio with Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (one half of Daft Punk) behind the controls. Read more on Beatportal.com  |
| News | Ibiza clubbers protest on the street Posted: 05 Aug 2008 01:25 PM CDT Last night at about 7.30pm the roads came to a standstill in the centre of Ibiza, Spain but not because of the usual high volume of August tourist traffic. It was the 400 or so protesters sitting in the middle of Vara de Rey street in Ibiza Town that caused the tail back. "Libertad! Libertad! Libertad!" they shouted, which is Spanish for 'freedom'. But why do people in Ibiza feel their freedom is being taken away from them? Read more on Beatportal.com  |
| News | Beatportal interviews Louie Vega Posted: 05 Aug 2008 11:56 AM CDT With his first Ibiza residency going strong at Il Divino on Sundays and Ibiza Global Radio show as a precursor to the night's activities, soulful house legend Louie Vega seems to be enjoying a full summer and staying busy with multiple projects. Beatportal caught up with him and got his take on Ibiza, what's inspiring him these days, thoughts on live gigs versus DJing, and current projects and collaborations. Read more on Beatportal.com  |
| News | Electronic music’s hottest label hits Selfridges Posted: 05 Aug 2008 05:31 AM CDT Dance music and fashion have always gone hand in hand. Now, however, Leeds-based designer label Electronic Poet are mixing the two up even further. Read more on Beatportal.com  |
| News | Theo Parrish and Matthias Tanzmann to open Manchester’s new Spektrum club Posted: 05 Aug 2008 01:53 AM CDT Recently voted as the 17th best nightclub on the planet by music industry professionals in DJ magazine, the crew behind the highly successful nightclub Sankey's has a new project in the mix for the city of Manchester. Due to go off the first week in September, the press release claims that this will be "where Berlin meets New York", setting the bar high from the outset. Read more on Beatportal.com  |
| News | DJ Kicks by Burial postponed - for good? Posted: 05 Aug 2008 12:02 AM CDT In April !K7 proudly announced that London's enigmatic dubstep maestro Burial was about to mix the next installment of the labels legendary ’DJ Kicks' series. Not just the bass-worshipping dubstep posse has held their breath ever since, counting the days 'till its release. And it all sounded oh-so-good - exclusive tracks, his favourite dubstep cuts, some techno, maybe even some r'n'b - all processed and mixed up by the man himself. The anticipation knew no limits. But now !K7 announced that the album won't come out just yet. What happened? Read more on Beatportal.com  |
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