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::: The Jinks Interview
The Jinks (Chris Gau & Dan Savidge) are one year into running their own digital imprint Jinks Inc Records. The label’s gone from strength to strength, and has featured remixes and productions from the likes of DJ Spen, Tiger Stripes, Kajae, Trackheadz and Conan Liquid, not to mention The Jinks themselves... ::: Read the Interview
::: Seamus Haji Interview
Seamus Haji is a lucky guy. With over 20 years experience in the business he looks great, he has his own record label, enjoys being able to travel around the world doing international DJ dates. He is also the guy credited for pioneering the now universally acknowledged ‘electro house’ sound with ‘Last Night a DJ Saved My Life’, as sound that totally rejuvenated house. It was also Seamus who was behind the chart success of Booty Luv, remixing their unforgettable pop smash ‘Boogie Tonight’ a track so big that that no one in dance music could hide from it!. Here Seamus gives his personal insight into the world of Dance music... ::: Read the Interview
::: Nocturnal Magazine.net Features | January 06, 2009
::: The Shapeshifters Interview
::: Bob Sinclar Interview
2008.11.05
The Shapeshifters are London DJ and production duo Simon Marlin and Max Reich, also behind long running club night Nocturnal at AKA, London, the party hang of Nocturnal Groove – the boys’ and Lola Marlin’s record label. Party people at heart, the pair met when Simon signed Max to the Down Boy record label that he was working for. Musically, Simon found his enthusiasm for house on the dancefloor in the late 80’s and early 90’s, while Max got into production via a passion for techno honed whilst throwing illegal raves in his native city of Gothenburg...
House Master is a title which many can claim but few can justify. Bob Sinclar, the unashamedly hedonistic alter-ego of Chris Le Friant, has become a worldwide phenomenon since his creation in 1997. With uplifting music that has a clear focus on unity and enjoyment, he has produced some of the most popular and memorable dance tracks of the last decade. In this respect, Bob Sinclar has definitively set himself aside from his peers. Now, 20 of his finest club productions and remixes are available unmixed across 2 CD’s, giving you another chance to enjoy the infectious passion of house music as only Bob can provide...
Holland’s beloved house music-loving homeboy, Laidback Luke, is on an international mission to rock clubs, win hearts and top charts. A producer and DJ with immense talent, tonnes of spirit and a steely determination to succeed, he has been on a worldwide search for the ultimate in dance floor energy since the mid-1990s. “Music is an amazing tool that can evoke powerful memories and emotions,” says Luke with a smile. “And I will not rest until I’ve given my best: I want to share as much music as possible with as many people as possible.” And with an incredibly impressive discography of 100+ recordings and a DJ diary that takes him from his studio near Amsterdam to clubs all over the world, it would seem that Luke is well on the way to achieve his goals...
The Nocturnal Mix Sessions are a 60-80 minute monthly set recorded by Nocturnal's resident DJs and packed full of the latest and hottest tunes out there. It's been a while since we've delivered a CD friendly mix, so for October, Andy drops a 79 minute gem of a set for your ripping pleasure. Containing 14 upfront, supercharged, hot joints... this mix is trademark Andy Reid, soulful, sexy vocals, and neck-snapping, booty-shaking beats. Look for tracks from The Shapeshifters, ATFC, Marc Evans, The Jinks, Marlon D, Axwell, Bob Sinclar, Dirty South, Louie Vega, and an exclusive remix from Andy and YUG and an advance look at the duo's forthcoming single...
::: Defected Records 10th birthday brings House music to LIFE with an all star 5 piece band and legendary vocalists
::: South Central remake Josh Wink classic "Higher State Of Consciousness"
2008.12.12
Defected is 10 years old on Jan 24th. It is widely known as the label that brought many of clubland’s best remembered underground classics with unforgettable tracks such as; Cleptomainiacs ‘All I do’, Soulsearcher’s ‘I Can’t Get ...
South Central marks the North American release of its debut CD The Owl Of Minerva with a little treat dance music fans across the world will wanna have! Yes, it’s Josh Wink’s timeless 1995 smash “Higher State of Consciousness” beaten to a dizzying pulp ...
Tom Middleton steps up once more to release his homage to the past 20 years of house with his new single ‘Remember the Love’ featuring remixes from Soul Avengerz and The Presidential Sounds.
For those who know of the ultimate Jedi Master; Tom ...
After many years of delivering music to the masses in high quality mp3 format, House music’s #1 download source has just stepped up its game yet again! Traxsource users may now purchase tracks in uncompressed, CD Quality WAV format from our entire catalog or upgrade any ...
::: The BPA Announce “Your ‘Toe Jam’ Remix” Contest
::: The Shapeshifters Are In The House
2008.12.12
The Brighton Port Authority’s (BPA) single ‘Toe Jam’ has been spliced and posted for remixing. Submit your Remix for a chance to win a pair of Technics RP-DH1200 Headphones, Fatboy Slim's catalog on vinyl and the chance to have your remix released as a digital EP along with ...
The Sunday Times recently published an article about Britain’s erstwhile rave culture. It referred to Thatcher’s Britain and how it was hit by an almighty day-glo wake-up call: the birth of the Acid House party. It’s now been 20 years since the second summer ...
Satoshi hooks-up with Renaissance once again, marking their trilogy with another landmark mix, further confirming why he is considered a true master of house.
The Japanese-by-way-of-New-York Don ...
Roger Sanchez is back and continues where he left off: delivering the finest in contemporary electronic music! On this particular track the S-Man teams up with Terri B, an American expat and sought after ...
The Prodigy announce their fifth studio album Invaders Must Die to be released on the band’s imprint Take Me To The Hospital through Cooking Vinyl/KOCH on March 2nd 2009.
It’s easy ...
The three last years have been crazy for Mainz-based German Turkish producer and DJ Bülent Gürler, the driving force behind the brawny pseudonym Butch. Well, actually, all his life has been crazy. ...
ULTRA Records, the leading label in dance music, is pleased to announce it has inked a deal with Dutch sensation FEDDE LE GRAND for the release of his debut album Output next year (date TBA). Exact details ...
To be released on 3rd November 2008, Last Night Remixed sees the cream of the current electronic crop enlisted to remix tracks from 'Last Night', which is surely the most dance orientated Moby album this ...
::: 2008.12.14 » Cesar "Bass" Romero @ Club Opera Photos
::: 2008.12.12 » Soho p/ Kaskade @ This Is London Photos
2008.12.22
Cesar "Bass" Romero has been a long-time fan favourite in Montreal with his legendary sessions at infamous after-hours Red-Lite. This time the swank Club Opera played host to the launch of his newly formed label Nocturna...
International superstar Kaskade landed in Toronto's This Is London to showcase his signature blend of melodic house. The packed crowd got what they wanted as the man took them deep into the night with lush vocals and rocking beats...
Electro superstar and all-round badass D Ramirez touched down for his long overdue Toronto debut. With This Is London playing host, Toronto was treated to a sinister set of his cracking beats...
::: 2008.11.22 » Infected Mushroom @ The Guvernment Photos
2008.12.03
Toronto rising star Adam K and his big room blend of electro, tech and house hit the infamous Circa nightclub for a special feature set. The packed house got down to some serious beats with Adam and the top notch residents Doman & Pettigrew, Jedi, and Nitin...
Intense super-trancers Infected Mushroom touched down at The Guvernment to show their crazy live act to Toronto. The concert-like atmosphere added to their unique blend of live electronic music and is definitely one of the highlight performances of the year...
Hot shots from hot shows. Whether you missed a great night or want to relive the great memories, check out Nocturnal's extensive photo gallery for the visual stimulation required...
::: Nocturnal Mix Sessions Monthly MP3
October 2008
» Andy Reid
It's been a while since we've delivered a CD friendly mix, so for October, Andy drops a 79 minute gem of a set for your ripping pleasure. Containing 14 upfront, supercharged, hot joints... this mix is trademark Andy Reid, soulful, sexy vocals, and neck-snapping, booty-shaking beats. Look for tracks from The Shapeshifters, ATFC, Marc Evans, The Jinks, Marlon D, Axwell, Bob Sinclar, Dirty South, Louie Vega, and an exclusive remix from Andy and YUG and an advance look at the duo's forthcoming single... ::: Listen Here
::: John Acquaviva Interview
With 18 years in the music industry, John Acquaviva has played for over 2 million people and has appeared at over 5,000 gigs. Always at the vanguard of the DJ and club world, today he is hotter than ever. He is crafting new anthems for today's clubs and clubbers, and working with and introducing a new generation of DJs and artists on his own label Definitive Recordings, as well as other labels such as Blufin & Craft... ::: Read the Interview