Interviews

Exclusive Interview: Hugh Hardie

Reported by MattTID on February 28, 2021

This week TID's Matt Durstan caught up with Hospital Records' rising star Hugh Hardie to talk his new EP, influences and working with live performers.

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Exclusive Interview: Stephen Kirkwood

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on January 24, 2021

This week we caught up with the ever-so decent Stephen Kirkwood to chat trance, techno, his hugely succesful music school SKapade, studio tips, after-parties and more!. With an impressive 2017 already under his belt, the Scottish workhorse tells us all about what we can expect from him in 2018. Read on...

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Exclusive Interview: Henry Saiz

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on October 18, 2020

We caught up with Spanish electronic mastermind Henry Saiz at the recent DJ Awards, just before he took to the stage with his live band to warm up the proceedings at Hi, Ibiza.

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Exclusive Interview: CamelPhat

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on October 18, 2020

There has been no escaping CamelPhat's global anthem 'Cola' this summer. We caught up with Mike and Dave at the recent DJ Awards at Hi, Ibiza to talk about their award for best track 2017, classic house vibes and the story behind their summer hit!

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Exclusive Interview: Luciano

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on October 13, 2020

Recently crowned 'Best Tech House DJ' at the DJ Awards, Ibiza. We caught up with the charismatic Luciano for a quick chat in his Hi Teepee about Cadenza, change in Ibiza and keeping his options open...

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Exclusive Interview: Graham Sahara

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on October 11, 2020

We recently caught up with long serving Ibiza resident, Seamless recordings boss and Pacha resident Graham Sahara, a few moments before he was co-crowned (alongside Paul Reynolds) 'Best Ibiza DJ 2017' at the recent DJ Awards, Ibiza. We had a quick chat about VIP culture, Pioneer DJ Radio and how not to lose your car in Ibiza.

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Exclusive Interview: Solardo

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on October 5, 2020

Last week we caught up with Mark and James (otherwise known as Solardo) at Hi, Ibiza for the 20th Anniversary DJ Awards. After our brief chat they went on to be rightfully crowned 'Best Breakthrough Act' in a poll voted for by the public and also destroy the main room with their unique jackin house vibes!

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Exclusive Interview: John Digweed

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on August 31, 2020

John Digweed takes 5 from his busy schedule for a quick few words with us ahead of his highly-anticipated appearance with Sasha at The Social Festival!

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Exclusive Interview: Will Atkinson

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on August 31, 2020

This week we catch up with BBC Radio 1's Will Atkinson to talk about Ibiza, Tesco Club Cards and the future of trance music.

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Exclusive Interview: RatPack

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on July 20, 2020

DJ Lipmaster Mark and MC Evenson Allen otherwise known as RatPack are never far from the party. Currently riding high on the release of their new album (CO)LabRats and about to join the lineup at Trent Country Park for the almighty Moondance, we thought it was high-time we caught up with the oldskool legends themselves for a few words.

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Exclusive Interview: HP Source

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on June 23, 2020

HP Source are a name that are on everyone's lips right now, with their energetic tech flavours that seem to effortlessly cross-over into trance and techno playlists alike. These super-fun guys from Adelaide, Australia are hitting UK shores this summer for a series of debut gigs, so we thought it was a prime time to have a few quick words with this exciting duo!

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Exclusive Interview: DJ Rap

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on June 21, 2020

This week we catch up with DJ Rap direct from her LA residence as her latest single 'Detonate' surfs our chart here at TID! Currently preparing for her next UK visit and an appearance at the mega-rave Moondance this August, we thought it would be the perfect time to grab a few words from the queen of D&B!

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Exclusive Interview: Ferry Corsten

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on June 20, 2020

This week we managed to grab 30 minutes on the phone with global trance pioneer Ferry Corsten to discuss his brand new album concept 'Blueprint' and coinciding world tour that culminates in a grand finale here in London at the almighty South West Four Festival.

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Exclusive Interview: Phutek

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on March 15, 2021

A man that is never far away from our techno top 10 and Carl Cox's playlist, we catch up with Phutek this week ahead of his highly anticipated appearance for the monster Escape From Samsara reunion next month at Fire & Lightbox on the 28th April.

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Exclusive Interview & Guest Mix: D Ramirez

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on February 22, 2021

Last week we were very privileged to have D Ramirez not only in our TID hot seat but also the host of our weekly show on Ibiza Sonica Radio. A man that is always riding the charts here at TID, Nick Coles catches up with Dean for a quick chat about his label, teaching, oldskool vibes and future projects!

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Exclusive Interview: Montel

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on January 31, 2021

Fresh from appearing on our Ibiza Sonica Radio show this week we catch up with man of the moment Montel talk about production, 2017 goals and his home scene in Belfast.

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Exclusive Interview: Vikki Martin Smith

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on January 31, 2021

This week we catch up with Australia's leading lady Vikki Martin Smith (VMS / Queen Victoria) for a quick chat about the year ahead down on the sunny Gold Coast, how she got into DJ'ing and offering Tequila to people.

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Exclusive Interview & Guest Mix: Paolo Martini

Reported by Nick Trackitdown on December 20, 2020

This week TID's Matt Durstan catches up with Italian house supremo and Snatch! records champion Paolo Martini, to talk about BPM, changes to house music and his exclusive guest mix this week for us on Ibiza Sonica Radio.

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Exclusive Interview: Matrix & Futurebound

Reported by MattTID on October 19, 2020

We caught up with Drum & Bass heavyweights Matrix & Futurebound to discuss their new single and the future of the scene.

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Exclusive DJ Awards Interview: Doorly

Reported by MattTID on October 13, 2020

We sent Joost "Toast" Veerman to the DJ Awards at Pacha, Ibiza to interview Doorly.

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