Funk D'Void has been involved in the global electronic music scene since the mid-90s. He started DJing at around the tender age of 15, running two under-18 clubs himself. Remixing for the likes of Underworld, New Order and Kevin Saunderson, he is probably best known for the end-of-nighter 'Diabla' which bridged house and techno. He has an amazing compilation album out now on the Balance Series so check it out after reading this...
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Brazillian born S.P.Y. has risen to the top of the drum & bass scene in a very short space of time. His style easily flips between deep and dark beats to uplifting and explosive rhythms which in just 5 years have hooked him a spot at the top table with an exclusive signing to Hospital Records.
"I never thought it would be realistic to make my living through DJing. I was thinking 'it's fine for me if I can make some money from parties to buy records, so I can afford my hobby'. I was happy with that."
SQL steps up to the Guest Reviewer hot seat to tell us about his assault on the techno scene and about life on the road ahead of his gig at the epic Eclipse festival of 2012...
Emok is the co-founder of Iboga Records and is a pioneer of the progressive trance scene with a slew of epic releases under his belt. He and label partner Banel have built up one of the most respected labels internationally.
Those of you who know DJ Hazard will know that this guy genuinely drop bombs. His aggressive production and mixing style has made him one of the leading artists in the jump up sector of drum and bass.
Dirt Crew aka James Flavour and Break 3000 launched Dirt Crew Recordings after releasing their first EP's "Cleaning up the Ghetto Part 1+2" on MBF. The track "Rok Da House" became one of the hottest releases of 2004, the beginning of the Electro House hype and a big hit that gave the guys worldwide recognition on the dancefloors.
Teaming up with fellow Sheffield mates Richard H Kirk and Chris Watson to form Cabaret Voltaire in 1973, Stephen Mallinder helped invent electronic dance music, carving out templates that would influence future pioneers from New Order to Derrick May before they themselves inspired an army of producers.
Funtcase is known for his raw and dirty dubstep sound and on Friday 5th October along with the Circus Records crew will be hitting Electric Brixton in London for Circus The Showcase.
Teaming up with fellow Sheffield mates Richard H Kirk and Chris Watson to form Cabaret Voltaire in 1973, Stephen Mallinder helped invent electronic dance music, carving out templates that would influence future pioneers from New Order to Derrick May before they themselves inspired an army of producers.
It is a very special honour to have the pioneer and all round worldwide ambassador for dance music in the Trackitdown Guest Reviewer hot seat this week. Ahead of his two highly anticipated UK club shows we find out what's happening in his world and see what 10 bombs he recommends we slot into our own DJ sets.
Perfect Stranger has come from the underground trance scene to become one of the world's most respected progressive techno producers. Part of the incredible Iboga Records team, he travels the world constantly while somehow managing to produce futuristic dancefloor bombs.
"Sometimes it pisses me off how bluntly DJs use a label as a marketing tool - and how little love they put into it. The result are myriads of mediocre, boring, same sounding tracks that have a shelf life of less than a week. There should be a new genre: 'Generic house'."
Since their debut release Tarantula took the world's breath away in 2010, Kalle Ronngardh and Kaveh Soroush aka Pleasurefraft have become one of the biggest names in high tech house music.
Specialising in producing seriously powerful deliciously dirty disco, New York erstwhile DFA duo Still Going sound a million miles away from the pop-dance EDM championed by superstar DJs such as Steve Aoki, Avicii and Guetta though Still Going's Liv Spencer insists it's not so.
Steve Aoki is undoubtedly one of the world's most exciting electronic music stars. Since bursting onto the global stage his brand of punk goes raving has created more excitement than most. Now firmly seated at the top table of EDM royalty we are very proud to present his thoughts and recommendations here!
D.O.D is currently one of the hottest acts in the dance scene and with a unique and diverse DJ style that could be describe as in your face and the ability to appeal to fans in the house, electro and techno scene this young man is on route to becoming an international sensation.
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To celebrate the end of the incredible DJ Mag Top 100 Poll voting, we are proud to welcome the superstar Sidney Samson to be our Guest Reviewer. Wise words too, so check this out...
Hard dance and hardcore fans will know just how important Alf Bamford aka Technikal's productions have been to the scene over the last 5-10 years. Every week there's a new anthem that not only brings much needed euphoria to the mix, but bring new production techniques and influences which have in turn inspired a new generation of music makers.
