All Entries Tagged With: "In Demand"
In Demand: balErik
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
In Demand: Out To Lunch
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
In Demand: Kosmas Epsilon
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
In Demand: Latenta Project
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!
In Demand: Hernan Cerbello
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
In Demand: Gabriel Sordo
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
In Demand: Tom Morgan
My introduction to Tom Morgan happened not too long ago when I logged onto my MySpace account and was pleasantly surprised to find that he had requested me as a friend. I didn’t know Tom or his music but I had heard his name on a few occasions so I knew I needed to find out who this guy was with the crazy Scottish accent. I downloaded Tom’s most recent mix and instantly knew he was someone I wanted to learn more about.
Tom bought his first set of decks at the age of fourteen and seven years later he is still one of the youngest, yet hardest working DJs out there. His dedication to the search for only the highest quality music and his obvious ability to mix it caught the attention of Desyn Masiello who coined Tom ‘a DJ who’ll break through’ in the 2006 DJ Mag poll.
Tom assumes the role of A&R for Desyn’s label, Alternative Route. For those of you who don’t know what an A&R is – as I didn’t until recently – it’s a job that entails seeking out tracks that would be a good fit for the label, as well as listening to any demos that are sent to the label for possible signing.
His keen ear for the highest quality House music has constantly pushed Tom Morgan to new levels. His most recent achievement being the release of his own label Discoteca, which was founded by Tom and three other Feedback Bookings talents, Dana Bergquist, Erik Molthe (BalErik) and Somnus Corp.
Stockholm’s Dana Bergquist is creating his own ‘Dana House’ style, a fusion of funk, electro, techno and ultrafresh disco.
House and Techno enthuisiet BalErik, whose name comes from the word Balearic i.e. Balearic Islands, hails from Oslo, Norway. Desyn labeled BalErik “a DJ to watch out for’ in the 2005 DJ Mag poll. Erik is also an A&R for Alternative Route alongside Tom.
Somnus Corp. comprised of Gabriel Sordo, Jorge Lopez and Beto Rodriguez of Mexico completes the Discoteca crew. This trio, best known for their mix “Black Love Magic” brings a darker, minimal Tribal House influence to Discoteca.
With this range in talent and taste, the Discoteca collective is sure to give us some dance floor bombs! You will soon be able to check them out online at discotecamusic.com.
Take an insiders look into my conversation with this incredible Scottish talent…
Inside the IM with Tom Morgan & littlemissbluedress
And after weeks of searching for the perfect tracks, Tom has mixed us an exclusive set of the freshest House available today. Every time I hear a new mix of Tom’s I get so excited because I know he’s put a lot of thought into it and it always comes out sounding so smooth. This set is no different, enjoy!!
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In Demand – Tom Morgan – June 2007
In Demand: Holosound
I heard Holosound for the first time just last year. I popped their live set from The Egg in London into my car and immediately I felt like I was hearing something new, something that definitely had me curious as to what was to come next.
They had my head bopping the whole way into work with their sexy, dirty, tech house sounds… and it was only 9am! Ever since that day I’ve kept my ears open to everything Holosound has created.
Alex Fish and Noah Becker, met on the beaches of Miami during WMC 2003 and have been working hard ever since to get their trademark “ILLectro” sound recognized globally. The following conversation / interview will give you a sneak peak into who Holosound are and what they’re into.
Inside the IM with Holosound & littlemissbluedress
I had such a great time chatting with these guys. I could have gone on for hours but at some point we had to call it a night. Alex and Noah truley love what they do and are so eager to share their craft with anyone who is willing to listen.
So get your ears ready for a killer set Holosound has put together just for us! This mix has everything from dark tech and funky beats to melodic vocals; it’s guaranteed to put you in groove from start to finish!
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Holosound – In Demand – April 2007
