Erik (balErik) Molthe has been one of the leading DJ’s in the Oslo underground house scene since he began DJing in 2001. For years his dedication for hunting tracks has been in full use by Desyn Masiello as A&R for Alternative Route.

Now as partner in his own label, Discoteca Music, he has begun producing his own tracks with partner Vadim Yershov. They are proving to be quite a successful duo, recently releasing an EP on Plastic City and they have a few in the pipeline for Discoteca later this year, including ‘‘Do Your Dance’ and ‘Everybody’; both very funky grooves perfect for the dance floor.

I have been listening to everything Discoteca from before the label even started, so it’s been nice to see the progression in sound from all the members. Erik has really been catching my ear lately. His ‘We Love Space’ mix received loads of play and this In Demand mix is my new favorite, a sexy blend of classic tracks and new upbeat house bombs, exactly what I want to hear on a dance floor.

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balErik – In Demand – January 2010

I’m really happy that I have been able to book Erik for the Audio Tonic night at 360 this Friday January 29th. Now all the Discoteca members will have played the most beautiful venue in Dubai!

This year is starting off well for Erik, but stay tuned for even more mixes, tracks, parties and exciting new projects which are making this pale blue eyed Norwegian very much In Demand!

Inside the IM with balErik & littlemissbluedress

This past October I went to Amsterdam for their annual dance event. It was an amazing week; there is so much passion for electronic music that is emitted from the Dutch people.

Many talented producers and DJ’s have sprouted from the Netherlands over the years, including Groningen’s Sebastian Davidson. With over 60 productions to date on Beatport, many of which have been major deep house hits, his tracks have become a mainstay in DJ bags around the world. His remixes have been signed to major labels, including his remix of Eelke Kliejn’s ‘Luigi’s Magic Mushroom’, which is out now on the Global Underground 2010 compilation.

With a new artist album in the works and gigs taking him around the world, including Audio Tonic at 360 Dubai, which he will be headlining for an encore appearance this Friday January 15th, Sebastian is definitely proving he is In Demand!

Inside the IM with Sebastian Davidson & littlemissbluedress

While Sebastian and I were talking after his gig in Amsterdam I had the idea of him creating an exclusive mix solely of his own productions and remixes. I have so much respect for artists that are able to do this. With such a large discography of tracks for him to choose from, I knew something special would be created.

Sebastian took his most meaningful tracks from 2007 to 2009 and blended a very special mix indeed! It’s full of deep funky grooves start to finish, as Sebastian would say ‘keep it deep!’

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Sebastian Davidson – In Demand – January 2010

People come together to share the things they love, for most of us its music, for many more its food. Well these boys from Lithuania have combined the two, deciding that lunch time is the best time to discuss music, hence the name ‘Out To Lunch’.

At only 18 years old this pair is taking over the Lithuanian electronic scene and is also testing the waters in the UK, where Kaspius is currently studying and Jokubas will move to next year after he finishes… highschool! To think of how much I have grown in this scene in the past decade makes me excited to think of where these guys could be 10 years from now.

With regular gigs across Lithuania, their radio show on Proton ‘Bed & Breakfast’ and a new label in the works, a bright future is definitely in store for ‘Out to Lunch’.  And they’re always deeeeeep, just like we love it.

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Out To Lunch – In Demand – August 2009

It’s my second ever tag team Inside the IM and what a perfect duo to have on the wire together.  Jokubas and Kaspius are fresh, fun, incredibly young and talented.

Inside the IM with Out to Lunch & littlemissbluedress

Kosmas Epsilon is definitely not new to the world of house music. His tracks have been a permanent fixture in the CD bags of every major DJ for quite sometime now.

I came to known of Kosmas through his work with Somnus Corp, producing some incredible tracks like ‘Metal Bronco’ and ‘Buenos Tiempos’. These are the tracks that really got me listening. He also has productions signed to some of the best labels out there including Renaissance, Global Underground, Alternative Route and his own label, Epsilon Trax.

When he’s not in the studio he’s touring the globe. From Mexico to Russia, Kosmas is proving to be a truly In Demand talent!

After hearing so many incredible productions you wonder if it’s possible that he can be an equally masterful DJ. Well after listening to these mixes, I would have to say yes!

This is one long set of full on energy all the way through. Techy house blended with some groovy baselines, instrumental tones and atmospheric highs that would be perfect for any dance floor.

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Kosmas Epsilon – In Demand – June 2009 – Part 1
Kosmas Epsilon – In Demand – June 2009 – Part 2

And don’t forget to check out my online chat with this really cool guy / DJ and producer:
Inside the IM with Kosmas Epsilon & littlemissbluedress

If you haven’t noticed, A LOT of the talent we host on bringthebeats comes from our South American friends. So yet again, we have another new Latin DJ who deserves our attention. This time we head to Lima, Peru; a city that is creating quite a stir for their amazing parties; probably why Nick Warren chose it for his recent GU compilation.

With no age limit on who gets to party, Paul Trelles at the tender age of 13, walked into his first club and left with a new found fascination for house music. Now at a still young age of 22, he is a track finding machine! His countless hours on  Beatport have fine tuned his ears for discovering only great tracks. They are always smoothly mixed into his sets that can be heard on radio stations such as Proton and Pure FM.

Paul isn’t just on the airwaves. You can also find him playing in clubs in the popular summer hot spot Asia and he will soon taking his talent back home to Lima.

Whether he’s on the floor dancing the night away, behind the decks or comfortably searching for tracks in his bedroom, Paul is having too much fun being involved with this music we all love so much. With big dreams for the future and skills that are getting better with each mix, I’m sure Paul Trelles will be very much In Demand for years to come!

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Paul Trelles – In Demand – Part 1 – April 2009
Paul Trelles – In Demand – Part 2 – April 2009

If you are curious about how Paul got started or what it’s like to party in Peru, including where the best clubs are, continue reading and you will find out the where, when and why you should make Lima your next party destination!

Inside the IM with Paul Trelles and littlemissbluedress

In today’s world where technology makes it easier for anyone to become a bedroom DJ, we have to be even more selective with who we chose to listen to and write about.

Just when I think I have a grasp on who is who in this house scene I open the door to see many more names waiting for my ears to perk up and listen to. It’s like launching someone’s iTunes and you just keep scrolling down until you recognize a name.

One such newcomer is Scope, a name that I think will become very popular, very soon. With a steady string of remixes and productions flooding out of Scope’s studio in Belfast, he recently earned the nomination for Best Deep House DJ of 2009 from Beatport, which proves he is very much In Demand.

If you got a chance to hear his live set from 360 in Dubai or his February promo and you loved them as much as I did, then this exclusive In Demand set is going to be a real treat for you! I can’t wait to welcome Ric back to 360 this April, maybe this time I will see his signature dance move!

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Scope – In Demand – February 2008

With artist’s only seeing a fraction of the proceeds from each track sold online, I think it’s safe to say that money isn’t the focus of Scope’s steady stream of releases. Focusing more on quality and a passion for the music, Ric tells us why he does what he does, his inspirations and his focus for 2009.

Inside the IM with Scope and littlemissbluedress

One of my main goals after moving to Dubai was to get involved in what I love the most, house music. Being that the country is fairly young and everything is still being developed I thought it would be a good time to get involved when everything is fresh.

I immediately discovered that clubbing here is much different from what I am used to. There are no clubs open past 3am, there is only one vice, alcohol, which is used in over abundance because of that fact (buying a 5L bottle of Belvedere vodka is very common).

And people are always dressing to impress… high heals, dresses and collared shirts are the norm. Of course I like to dress up from time to time but to do it all the time is a drag. I’ve almost had to buy an entire new wardrobe since coming here!

So with all these changes to cope with I continued my search for what’s really most important to me, good quality house music.

My search ended when I found 360. Located on the waters off of the Jumeriah Beach Hotel, with stunning views of the only 7 star hotel in the world, the Burj Al Arab, 360 is one of the nicest places I have ever partied at. In the open summer air people flock to this place because of its beauty. For me, it has the added bonus of being the primary spot for the best beats you’ll find in the country.

Thanks to the guys at Audio Tonic, I have found my new home away from home. I was so happy to find people with the same style and appreciation for the music as my own, in an atmosphere where high heels or flips flops are acceptable.

Beginning at 4pm the sunset sessions start with nice, chilled out vocal beats. Once the sun has gone down the party really starts to take off… at 7pm when Michael Bufton goes live to air on Radio 1. Week after week I have been impressed with the DJs they’ve booked to play this literal circle in the sea.

One such set was from the duo of Dimce and Miki, the Macedonian boys of Latenta Project. All night long they shared the decks playing the perfect style that bringthebeats knows and loves so much. I recognized a few tracks that I have heard Luke Fair spin, so it was no surprise to me that they opened up for him at his recent gig in Bulgaria.

A most perfect opening act imo. This duo knows how to set the stage for a headliner or to be the headliner themselves. I will be very happy when they return to close the party at 360 at the end of June and after a long break, I knew Latenta Project would be the perfect act for my next In Demand.

Inside the IM with Latenta Project and littlemissbluedress

Their exclusive mix is a perfect blend of re-edited tracks and solid selections from some of the best producers of the moment. Enjoy!

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Latenta Project – In Demand – December 2008

I’m sure you know by now that we love South American sounds. Just like there are undiscovered species in the Amazon, there are many undiscovered Djs and producers from our Latin lands. So if you haven’t already heard of Argentina’s Hernan Cerbello, then it’s time you discover his talent.

After deciding five years ago to make music his profession, Hernan has been very busy. With regular gigs at some of Latin America’s best clubs and productions steadily streaming out of his studio, Hernan is continually spreading the sounds we love so much. With his first compilation CD to be released this month on Baroque Records I’m sure we will be hearing even more from Hernan very soon.

But of course you don’t have to wait to hear one of his mixes; Hernan has prepared a fresh In Demand for bringthebeats. This is the first studio mix I have heard from Hernan and I am very impressed. It takes off almost instantly and continues with a very smooth beat full of every genre your ears desire, including a fantastic track from Kosmas Epsilon & Somnus Corp.

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Hernan Cerbello – In Demand – May 2008

If you are curious about the best places to party in Brazil and Argentina, the downsides to a country with so much talent or you just want to know more about Hernan Cerbello, please continuing reading…

Inside the IM with Hernan Cerbello and littlemissbluedress

Mexico, a country that’s home to beautiful beaches, tacos and tequila also brings us the sounds of Gabriel Sordo. A member of Somnus Corp as well as partners in the newly founded digital label Discoteca Music, Gabriel is showing us he is definitely In Demand.

Gabriel’s passion for creating music really blossomed after meeting Jorge and Beto, who are his partners in Somnus Corp. Their productions have created a constantly growing and successful discography.

Most recently this includes their work with Kosmas Epsilon, a highpoint of their career which produced a smash hit that has been played for thousands of people by Sasha and Digweed on their latest tour. Other notable successes include two tracks which have been picked up by Nick Warren for his upcoming Global Underground compilation.

Read more about his incredible talent in my recent IM conversation with Gabriel:

Inside the IM with Gabriel Sordo and littlemissbluedress

For his In Demand set he has reached into the housier side of his techy tastes to bring us a fantastic set which continually builds in momentum towards the finish line. The mix includes one of Somnus Corp’s most recent productions so pay close attention to the 33 minute mark, that’s when the Somnus sound kicks in!

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Gabriel Sordo – In Demand – May 2008

When you think of Montreal what do you think of? Do you think of the European feel that electrifies the streets of old Montreal? How about shopping or the patios in the summer? Or maybe you think of how damn cold it gets in the winter?! I think of all of those things but it’s always been the nightlife that has drawn me to the city.

I used to party in Montreal when I was still very new to this scene. Actually my first party ever was in an old warehouse in Laval. That night opened up my eyes to a scene that I can never turn back on now.

I haven’t been to Montreal in a few years but I still look back on those weekends as times that helped shape my love for this music. It was those weekends where I’d jump in the car with my friends for the six hour drive ‘cause we knew once we got there the party was going to be worth the ride. It’s those parties where the music pumped just a little harder and the clubs were just a little dirtier. That excited everyone I was with. The whole scene just felt a different compared to what was going on in Toronto.

As with every city that hosts a great nightlife, there are changes that take place. New faces appear, new DJ’s grace the decks and nightclubs come and go. But there is one place that has been able to endure all these changes, the world renowned Stereo nightclub. This is where Maher Daniel got his first big shot about two years ago.

After returning back to Montreal from Dubai to go to university, Maher quickly became involved in the scene. Having been taught the basics from his older brother back in Dubai, he used what he had learned to start DJing and producing. He created a mix that fell into the right hands and that’s when he was offered the chance to open up for one of the UK’s greatest DJs, Lee Burridge.

After that night things have only gotten better for Maher. He frequently opens and closes Stereo for top talents such as Desyn Masiello, Paolo Mojo and Harem Records’ Sultan.

Maher is the A & R for Harem Records where he often co-produces tracks with the production duo of Sultan and Ned Shepard. Their first production, Itajia Vibes, was released last year under Sick Watona and it has been a huge success.

As Maher’s tracks start to travel across borders so has his demand. Maher’s upcoming gigs include Nectar in Cancun Mexico and at Montreal’s Tribe Hyperclub where he will open for another UK great, Nic Fancuilli.

Before this mix I didn’t know who Maher was or what his music was like. After giving his In Demand a good few listens, I knew I loved his style! For this set he reaches into his ‘housier’ side to give us a compilation full of soft vocal tracks, edgy beats and looping baselines. It’s a mix that definitely grew on me the more I played it, so keep this one on repeat!

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Maher Daniel – In Demand – January 2008

And be sure to check out my conversation with the really, really cool and passionate talent.

Inside the IM with Maher Daniel & littlemissbluedress

What does an artist have to do to create a unique image in this ever growing music scene that is becoming more and more saturated with DJ’s? This is a question that Paulo Malde thought about in 2004 after DJing for only 3 years… and the answer was to produce. If you want to be successful as a DJ these days, producing tracks is a must.

Paulo has come a long way in only the two years since he started producing. Under the name Electrobios, Paulo has created tracks that have been played by Desyn Massielo, Luke Fair, Jody Wisternoff and Add2Basket, just to name a few. With a constantly growing portfolio of tracks being signed and played by some of the world’s best DJ’s, it’s safe to say the name Electrobios is quickly becoming known worldwide.

I first became aware of Electrobios only six months ago when Paulo found me on Myspace. It wasn’t until I Iooked at his photos from the past WMC that I realized we had been at many of the same parties.

When he later proposed that we do an interview together, I was certainly flattered. I gave a listen to his promo mix and instantly thought this is someone that I would like to hear more from. Plus, I’m always open for a chat with someone who can make such amazing music!

Inside the IM with Electrobios & littlemissbluedress

Buenos Aires, Argentina is where Paulo Malde calls home. Whenever I hear a DJ is from ‘Argentina’ I instantly think of the energetic funky house that has kept me so interested in the talent from this South American party land over the past few years.

Paulo is definitely in this category. His tracks are so smooth that the highs and lows keep pulling you in and out, always leaving you wanting more.

This In Demand not only has two fantastic productions from Electrobios but he has crafted it in such a way that I keep listening again and again, trying to catch all the layers that flow throughout the mix. Prepare to be thrust into a time warp because this two hour set, will go by in 2 seconds!

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Electrobios – In Demand – December 2007

For anyone who thinks trance is the only electronic music style coming out of Holland, they are so wrong! Although a few Dutch trance DJs are still incredibly famous for drawing massive crowds, what’s really going on in the nightclubs of Amsterdam is a sound very different.

It can be dark and techy, or it can be fun, funky and very fresh. The latter is the sound that is gracing the decks of one of our favorites, DJ Fountain, who I had the pleasure of interviewing for this latest installment of In Demand.

Inside the IM with DJ Fountain & littlemissbluedress

With a strong passion for every aspect of the music industry, DJ Fountain is creating his life’s work in ways that many only dream of. While continuing to DJ at some of Amsterdam’s best clubs, he also spends a lot of time producing music and working at his booking agency ‘Epiqurus.’ If you’ve ever had a passion, but didn’t follow through with it, DJ Fountain is a perfect example that you can make anything happen, if only you really try!

I met Jerone Fontein (DJ Fountain) last March at the Winter Music Conference in Miami. Being that we enjoy the same brand of house, we spent most of the week together traveling to the different events. One such traveling experience included Jerone and his Epiqurus partner Roger in the trunk of a jeep. It was a ride that I will always laugh at, but it was also when I first heard a sample of Fountain’s high quality production. The track was absolutely beautiful, one that always makes you smile.

The set that you are about to hear will do just that. Fountain put a lot of thought into each track he’s selected. A sexy smooth intro leads us into a very funky groove, laced with euphoria. I know this is a mix which you will play again and again and again, enjoy!

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DJ Fountain – In Demand – November 2007