It’s been a busy week in the studio for me with new DJ mixes, new tunes, and busy at Vacation too. New $pend My Money Remixes, + talk of new sub labels too. It seems this trend of busy was not lost on the clubs this past weekend either.

On Friday I played a show in Canberra that Chris Arnott would refer to as “so far off the hook, the hook wasn’t even in the room”. In other words, it was very fun! and, did i mention busy? Playing along side was Italiano, and all round nice guy Alex Kenji. Between the two of us, there was more tech than an IT support crew. Massive thanks to Hugh and the crew down there at Pang! Can’t wait to do it all again! Read more…

Once Daft Punk manager, Ed Banger head honcho Busy P now keeps himself busy with designing his range of jewelry, tee shirts & trainers and whole bunch of other stuff , click here to check out

Steve Bug; DJ, Producer and underground dance music figurehead has built a career around a passion and a unique talent for electronic music. With over 15 years of tireless dedication to the scene under his belt, the Bug is proud to announce his fourth full length artist album, exclusive on Poker Flat Recordings, entitled ‘Collaboratory’.

Based strongly on the ideas of collaboration, shared ideas, mutual respect for fellow artists and the strength of combining forces in the studio, Steve chose some very special producers and vocalists to work with on this exciting project. From Berlin natives and well known high-climbers Cassy and Clé (of Märtini Brös), to one half of the Detroit Grand Pubahs aka Paris The Black Fu, ace producers and equally dexterous vocalists are assured. The Southern Hemisphere‘s hottest new export Simon Flower features with Bug on their new teasing cut ‚Passing Clouds‘, while Minimise boss and techno legend Donnacha Costello also went head to head with the Poker Flat maestro in the studio. That’s not to forget the stunning full-length vocals of Brazilian talent Virginia Nascimento on the slow-spun ‚Trust In Me‘, and the classic Chi-Town cut ‚Like It Should Be‘, on which Helsinki‘s Gigi makes a magical rare appearance, sharing her inspiring and heart-felt message.

This engaging, accomplished and utterly satisfying album is the result of Steve‘s non-stop addiction with solid, essential tech-house grooves, mixed with classic, timeless song-like structures and catchy ear-worm melodies. Although the bulk of this addictive, instant classic consists of collaborative works, there‘s still a handful of fresh solo Bug treats in store… Thanks to his wealth of talent and dedication to his art, he‘s ensured a whole new wave of fans, as he treads the bright, promising path of 2009 and beyond!

Steve Bug - Collaboratory [ARTIST ALBUM][Poker Flat Recordings]¦Buy

Click on the image to see the releases from the artists who smashed it big time at the Glasto 09

As anyone knows who keeps up with the DJ world and trance music in general, Paul Van Dyk is one of the premier DJs and trance masters out there. His live sets are not only legendary, but they also showcase a massive talent to parlay music into an unforgettable experience for the crowd and make it a event that most will talk about for weeks to come.

With such a devote following, it is no surprise that Paul Van Dyk is constantly voted one of the top DJs in the world and his live sets are always filled to capacity . Paul’s relationship with Cream and Ibiza spans more than 10 years, this year once again he will be back to the White Isle for his residency at Cream @ Amnesia… Here PVD talks about his love for the island, Cream and even horses!

Soon you will be back in Ibiza as Resident at Cream @ Amnesia, any new surprises for this summer?
Well, I have my big ‘Best Of’ package, which has just been released with a lot of remixes of some of the classics that will be played. Ibiza is always full of surprises and is always very energetic and very banging and I’m looking forward to it.

You’re performing for Cream @ Amnesia in the main room, which is the most famous dancefloor on the island, why do you think this is? Eg. Is it a combination of music / layout / décor / production / atmosphere etc?
I think that the special thing about Ibiza and even more so about Cream at Amnesia is the fact that people from all different cultural backgrounds come together and have a good time and it doesn’t matter what God you believe in, or what citizenship you have, people are equal, and you have to be tolerant and respectful. It is something that is a very unique thing, having all these people from different places together in one room having a good time.

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To celebrate the launch of Trancearoundtheworld.com, Above & Beyond and Pioneer have teamed up to offer you the chance to win a pair of Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3 CD Decks.

For your chance to win simply answer the following question: which track won the webvote in episode 260? You can find all the show archives on Trancearoundtheworld.com

Enter this competition via the following link:

http://www.trancearoundtheworld.com/competition/

With Above & Beyond’s show also syndicated on over 120 FM radio stations worldwide, the total listenership is 20 million. Recent additions include Mix FM in Cyprus, N101 in Turkey and Noveo in Belarus.
Officially Britain’s most popular DJs, Above & Beyond were recently voted Best Group at the International Dance Music Awards, ahead of the likes of Daft Punk, Soulwax, Justice, and Pendulum. Now ranked No.4 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs Poll, their largest gig to date was in front of 1 million people in Rio, Brazil.

Through their Anjunabeats DJ mix series, Above & Beyond have been awarded numerous compilation of the month reviews in the dance press. This year’s Anjunadeep compilation also showcased the offshoot label that’s earned the support of Eric Prydz, James Zabiela, Sasha, and Laurent Garnier.

Creamfields Hospitality ticket holders are preparing to be pampered as the UK’s No.1 dance festival unveils an all new VIP experience!

This year Creamfields will reveal their fancy new ‘Trispan’ structure which looks remarkably like the Cream logo! Disco kings Hed Kandi return as hosts of the new 3 tier arena which will be separated into 3 distinct zones, one for dancing, one for dining and one for lounging. Another added bonus to this years Hospitality package is that all Hospitality ticket holders who are camping, have been allocated their own exclusive VIP campsite. The only thing that’s missing is the red carpet!

The hospitality package also includes VIP car parking, fasttrack entry, complimentary food served up by award winning restauranteurs Pushcka, as well as access into the exclusive hospitality enclosure which includes a fully stocked bar, cocktail bar, leather sofas, indoor and outdoor seating areas and those all important luxury toilets! An all star line up of Hed Kandi heroes and heroines will be delivering the finest blend of funky vocal house, uplifting house, live percussion and saxophonists, delicious décor and divine dancers. Festival experiences don’t get much better than this!

Hed Kandi Hospitality Arena
Saturday 29th August
Phil Faversham
Dean Rigg
Sarah Louise
Alan Hartley
Deeyana on Sax
Dean Oram on Percussion

Sunday 30th August
John Jones
Jim Breese
Carl Hanaghan
Anton Powers
Lady V on Sax
Dean Oram on Percussion

Hospitality Features
• Fasttrack Entry into Creamfields
• VIP Car Parking
• Campers will receive access into their own VIP Campsite
• Exclusive access to the Hospitality Arena
• Complimentary Hot & Cold Buffet
• Fully Stocked Bar
• Cocktail Bar
• Fully Furnished Marquee
• Luxury Toilets
• Indoor and Outdoor Seating Areas

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3rd of July will see a very special guest at the Gallery, MOS this time... one of the biggest names in dance music, legendary Paul Oakenfold will be  back to London for his only club show in the UK this year. Currently on tour with one of the world’s biggest stars Madonna , the man will  be behind the decks at the Gallery.

Paul is simply one of those djs who has been there and done it all, arguably the personification of the idea of a superstar dj he has played in every corner of the globe including venues like the Great Wall of China, the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles as well as touring with the likes of U2 and Madonna. He has released Grammy nominated albums, wrote film scores for leading Hollywood films including Nobel Son, Collateral, Swordfish, The Matrix Reloaded, Pirates of the Caribbean, Die Another Day, Planet Of The Apes, The Bourne Identity and Shrek II. TV credits include music for Alias, Big Brother and Las Vegas. In short… he’s a genuine legend!!

This week’s Gallery promises to be one of the most special Gallery nights of the year. Joining this long serving member of The Gallery family will be rising star Marcus Schossow and long serving Gallery resident Steve Lee – who makes a rare main room set. Gallery trance supremo The Viceroy continues his weekly assault with the all important closing set, with UK starlet Ben Gold joining the fray with the early warm up.

The Bar welcomes the now regular faces of production machines 16 Bit Lolitas - who have become part of The Gallery family over the past year with a series of blistering dj sets. Catch them in The Gallery stage at South West Four too this summer! Paul Morrell, Hilton Caswell and Dave Eaves complete the housey Bar shenanigans, leaving Subbass DJ Academy to host The Loft and Classique to go crazy in the Baby Box.

And here is your lucky day again our lovely friends are offering 2 pairs of VIP tix to see the legend! all you need to do is to send us a msg on Twitter (CLiCK HERE )and tell us why you should be the lucky one!

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Spektre is the vision of Paul Maddox and Filthy Rich, who came together through a bond of minimal techno, and a willingness to experiment unmercifully with new sounds. Unsettling any crowd that stands in their way, with their razor-sharp beats and explosive chemistry, their releases and live sets have been menacing dance floors ever since their project was born.

Stacking up an intimidating amount of industry knowledge and skill between them, the Spektre monster is storming from strength to strength, taking no prisoners… Filthy Rich has released countless successful tracks as well as gaining the support of top name DJs, whilst Paul Maddox has been fiercely producing music since the age of 15. Although coming from two very diverse musical backgrounds, their love of minimalism and attraction to cutting edge technology created a lethal combination.

Their sinful sounds draw inspiration from early R&S releases, Joey Beltram, right through to modern masterminds such as M.A.N.D.Y, Plasmik and Trentemoller. They use their combined experiences of minimalism to produce dark sinister sounds mixed in with twisted vocals and unnerving foundations, whilst remaining accessible to the crowds.

Connoisseur of the scene Oliver Huntemann, snatched up Spektre’s early releases for his own label “Dance Electric.” Since then the pair have earnt admiration and support from Sven Vath to Tim Sheridan, Audiojack to Fergie. Championing their sound, tracks such as “A Glimpse Outside” became immediate hits - launched straight onto DJ Mags cover cd. Further successes like “Haze” and “Minimalist Machinist” gained huge popularity in the clubs internationally, played by the likes of Mike Monday and Audiofly and by the legendary Sven Vath. Every track they produce is a sure hit and every party they play is a big blast, that’s why we love them and here we have a little interview with SPEKTRE!

If you had your own chat show, who would be your first guest?
Rich: Until he died last week, I’d have said Michael Jackson.
Paul: Someone off one of those Channel 4 shock docs, the girl with spanners for hands or something.

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ELECTRONIC MUSIC ENGINEER/PRODUCER GENIUS ANDY HUGHES OF THE ORB SADLY PASSES AWAY ON FRIDAY 12TH JUNE 2009

Andy Hughes, electronic music producer/DJ who was born 11th November 1965 and, and who lived and grew up in Harrow, Middlesex, tragically passed away on Friday 12th June 2009 after a short illness.

Andy was a genius who gave so much inspiration and passion to all with his incredible work. He was loved by many aficionados of the trance/ambient genre, but will be especially remembered for his work with Alex Paterson and The Orb, most notably the album Orblivion and single Toxygene, which reached number 4 in the UK charts in 1997. Together with his musical partners Alex Patterson and former members Kris Weston, Simon Phillips and Thomas Fehlmann together with Nick Burton of Westworld fame. Andy created electronic and ambient/techno/house/dub masterpieces. These took him across the globe where he played to masses of fans in countries including the USA, Japan and Canada as well as a sell out concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 1998.

Prior to his Orb years he had helped to design and build the studios for Bunk Junk & Genius and worked with many famous artists. He was with the Orb until 1999 during which, along with his musical input including the Live 93 album, he assisted with the building of their Back Passage studio in Clapham.

In 2000 he started producing music on his own and more recently produced music for artists such as Kovak and Basement Jaxx at their neighbouring studios in Brixton, London.
Andy was an incredibly doting and loving father who always made time for his children Gabriel and Circe and their father’s passing will leave a chasm in both their lives.

Andy’s funeral will take place at West Norwood Crematorium, Norwood Road SE 27on Monday 29th June ’09 at 11.45am.
The service will be open to anyone wishing to attend. It is hoped to arrange a Tribute concert in the future to allow his many fans and friends to meet up.