beatmaka.com - Articles http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/ beatmaka.com is an indie promotion site for aspiring musicians and bands with great music and legal and free MP3 downloads. en Copyright $year, beatmaka.com beatmaka@beatmaka.com beatmaka@beatmaka.com Sat, 10 May 2008 03:00:01 +0200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss beatmaka.com - underground music with attitude http://www.beatmaka.comhttp_pathimages/logos/logo_beatmaka_red.gif http://www.beatmaka.com beatmaka.com is an indie promotion site for aspiring musicians and bands with great music and legal and free MP3 downloads. OFF-SITE NEWS: Hospital Records team up with Loopmasters for new sample series
Since signing to Hospital in 2003 Nu:Tone has come through the ranks to become one of the most highly respected producers in the scene, with everyone from LTJ Bukem to Dillinja busting his tunes. Nu:Tone takes pride in everything he does and its been no different with his approach to making this sample pack for Hospital / Loopmasters.

Nu:Tone’s musical skills have made a big difference to the types of sounds and samples found in this collection, with a consummate selection of lush Rhodes patterns, musically interesting and perfectly recorded Piano loops, alongside a complementary collection of String loops, which have been crafted intelligently with the dance floor always in mind.

“Dan is among the elite few producers in D’n’B who scores a 100% hit rate in terms of sonic perfection within his production, and that is all down to his choice of sounds, his break manipulation and his understanding of what does and doesn't work when combining elements”
(Tony Co[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-05-08-5316 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-05-08-5316 beatmaka.com - Articles Thu, 8 May 2008 04:54:14 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Eddie Halliwell presents 'Fire It Up'
Eddie started DJing at the age of 15 and after a few years honing his ability landed residencies at two of the biggest club nights in the UK; Goodgreef and Gatecrasher. Touring extensively around the world, Halliwell became famed for his sets at the legendary Cream Amnesia and Judgement Sundays in Ibiza. Now also running his own exciting and forward thinking events under the Fire It Up banner which has now become a successful clubbing brand in its own right.

This is the long awaited debut compilation from Eddie under his own Fire It Up banner. What can we expect? Well this CD is a twenty-one track excursion featuring all of the latest upfront and banging electronic tunes that have been ‘firing’ Eddie’s DJ sets, put together in a way that will undoubtedly catapult you into that summer party mood. Spanning house to techno before building into a driving trance crescendo this will be a compilation for[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-05-08-3016 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-05-08-3016 beatmaka.com - Articles Thu, 8 May 2008 04:30:36 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Moguai releases 'I Am X' compilation
Inspired by the support and feedback received from his DJing, massive German radio shows on 1LIVE and MDR Sputnik, plus his huge party collaborations in the form of his ‘Moguai and Friends’ events, Moguai felt the demand for his sound to be encapsulated. This artist-based compilation stems from the day when club kids could take home a mix at the end of a night out and provides the punter with what Moguai’s sound is really about.

I Am X is a double disc compilation that mirrors Moguai’s passion for the electronic sound without the need to stick to a particular genre. Alongside Kick Out The Jams, Diamond Back (Moguai’s collaboration with Zenker) and Sitting On The track are Moguai masterpieces that feature. These sit seamlessly next to the cool Dennis Ferrer Son Of Raw, Funk D’ Void’s remix of Blonda by Shlomi Aber and Chris Barratt’s re-rub of Twilight by Adam K and Soha. Moguai’s latest remix of Cracks by Meat Katie features on CD 2, with the heavy System Addict from Plump [..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-05-08-2716 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-05-08-2716 beatmaka.com - Articles Thu, 8 May 2008 04:28:07 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Godskitchen 'Underground'
Spread over two discs, Godskitchen Underground takes you on a journey through the current cutting-edge sounds that are working it in clubland. Mixed by GK residents Paul Thomas and Mark Eteson, this compilation touches on the deeper sides of electro, house, trance and techno.

CD1 - Paul Thomas mixes up the house, electro and chunky techno with heavy tracks from Deadmau5, Robbie Rivera, Dirty South and D.Ramirez along with hot new mixes of the classics, Lil Mo Ying Yang’s Reach from Mark Knight and Da Hool’s anthem Meet Her At The Love Parade from Paul himself. Throw in some exclusives from Ariel, Marc Stage and Larry Tee & Princess Superstar to round off this first disc’s slamming selection.

CD2 - Mark Eteson takes the reigns delivering a building mix of future trance that includes current anthems from Oceanlab, Sander van Doorn’s remix of Sia The Girl You Lost and Alex Morph & W[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-05-08-2116 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-05-08-2116 beatmaka.com - Articles Thu, 8 May 2008 04:22:13 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: DJ Cameo presents Bassline Vol. 1
One of the key exponents of the 90’s garage explosion, Cameo honed his trade on various pirate radio stations before getting snapped up by Radio 1’s sister station 1Xtra. Responsible for taking the bassline sound of the north and exposing down south where it’s now gaining international exposure, we can’t think of anyone better to select the soundtrack of the summer.

Bassline Vol.1 consists of two CDs rammed full of the freshest sounds emerging from this new genre. Born out of UK Grime, Electro and House, 4x4 has been gathered attention for mixing grimes harsher experimentalism with more accessible sounds of electro-house and speed garage, oh and let’s not forget it’s also responsible for bringing the “laydees” back to the rave.

From the chart friendly poppers Addictive’s Gonna Be Mine, Delinquent’s Naked to underground bangers from Murkz, TS7, Mr V, TRC, all key artists and tracks are here showcasing bassline’s forward-thinking arrangements. Add to this massive hi[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-26-2718 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-26-2718 beatmaka.com - Articles Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:27:51 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Paul Van Dyk to mix this years Cream Ibiza album!
Paul’s relationship with Cream and Ibiza spans more than 10 years and this years Cream Ibiza album is the first time Paul has committed to mix a Cream album.

Reflecting Paul’s legendary DJ sets at Amnesia, Cream’s spiritual Ibiza home, this album will see Paul mix the real sound of Ibiza over two CD’s taking in genres from minimal and electro to house, trance and techno but always maintaining the Paul van Dyk vibe.

Paul van Dyk will be playing at Cream, Amnesia, Ibiza on the following dates:

12/06/08
19/06/08
03/07/08
17/07/08
31/07/08
07/08/08
21/08/08
04/09/08
25/09/08

More info on tracklist to follow soon!

www.paulvandyk.de
www.cream.co.uk
www.newstatemusic.com[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-26-2018 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-26-2018 beatmaka.com - Articles Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:20:55 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Moguai - Kick Out The Jams
Known to his nearest and dearest as Andre Tegeler, he has been anything but lazy in the years since their release. From working with pop megastars to remixing uber cool dance acts like 2Raumwohnung, Fischerspooner and Meat Katie to becoming one of Germany’s largest radio presenters with shows on two of the countries biggest stations; 1LIVE and MDR Sputnik. Moguai is without a doubt one of the most high profile DJ & Producers in Europe.

Kick Out The Jams is the first of two exclusive singles releases to be taken from his forthcoming mix album I am X and is a cool slice of broken beat - tinged electro with distorted vocal, that features five re-rubs from some of dance music’s finest. Punx, Wally Lopez, Style of Eye and Manuel Tur all step up to the remix table and provide some very stylish interpretations of the original. Wally Lopez goes for crunchy clicky sounding piece of tech house, with Style of Eye taking on the baton and going for a slick piece of techno whilst Manuel T[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-26-1618 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-26-1618 beatmaka.com - Articles Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:17:15 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Southwestfour 08 Line Up announced
EARLY BIRD TICKETS SOLD OUT

That’s right folks, South West Four is proud to announce that our Early Bird ticket allocation has sold out in record time, beating last summers record breaking two hours! With anticipation high and excitement levels reaching fever pitch amongst club land following our first announcement on Tuesday we strongly recommend you get your tickets soon if you would like to be part of London’s best outdoor dance party!

1ST LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT

MAIN OUTDOOR STAGE (in association with Dontstayin):

CARL COX
ERICK MORILLO
JOHN DIGWEED
FEDDE LE GRAND
LAYO & BUSHWACKA
PAOLO MOJO
+ VERY special guest
DANNY TENAGLIA

GLOBAL STAGE (in association with DJ Magazine and Resident Advisor):

SVEN VATH
FRANCOIS K
TIEFSCHWARZ
GREEN VELVET
+ More TBC
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Having DJ-ed at Goodgreef since the tender age of 15, Adam rapidly found fame with his three deck mixing, genre crossing sound and impeccable production talent. The last few months have seen the beautifully crafted Supernova released on Adam’s own imprint Soundstage Music which features in the mix. Also Included are tracks by Chris Liebing Puckelbop and an amazing AS Dub Edit of Cosmic Gate’s Body of Conflict, Sheridan’s mix truly represents the passion and vision which has always infused his music.
It is not only on the production side which Adam still raises his game, with UK festival dates at Gatecrasher SSS & Creamfields as well as 5 dates at the mighty Cream Amnesia in Ibiza. Here in the UK his own new club night Electrik Playground with fellow Galaxy FM talents Riley & Durrant has being gaining plaudits from peers and crowds alike.

The second half of the mix sees fellow Goodgreef resident Tylor Leigh take charge.
Tylor is notorious for her high-energy, eupho[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-23-4420 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-23-4420 beatmaka.com - Articles Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:45:15 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Tiesto - Elements Of Life Remixed
This concept has been touring around the globe taking in 26 major (stadium) shows in 21 countries where Tiësto has performed to some 300,000+ fans (and still counting) making him the biggest DJ on the planet without a shadow of a doubt! The album itself has gone onto sell 55,000+ units in the UK and another 10,000+ units in Eire.

To celebrate one year on, Tiësto lands with the Elements Of Life Remixed album, a 12 track collection including eight new and exclusive remixes of tracks taken from the original album featuring the likes of Cosmic Gate, Mat Zo and First State alongside an already classic remix of Dance4life by Fonzerelli, Dirty South’s awesome retake of In The Dark plus the previously digital only remix of Break My Fall by Richard Durrand. Also included is the unreleased bonus track No More Heroes featuring Blue Man Group making this album and absolute must for Tiësto fans the world over.

tracklist...

1. Ten Seconds Before S[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-23-3920 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-23-3920 beatmaka.com - Articles Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:39:24 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Richard Dinsdale - 'Blitzkrieg'
‘Blitzkrieg’ is typically Dinsdale, with his formidable crunching percussion and throbbing basslines. This track quickly gets into gear and within seconds the swinging beat gets that body moving before falling into the main rhythm, a twisted glitch melody. All the elements combine to great effect providing us with a bass heavy goover of a tune but before you know it the knobs are tweeked and the track turns nasty. Dirty and driving along at 100mph you’d better keep your heads down and hold onto your hats as this track is relentless.

Trevor Loveys who is best known for his fidget house productions and gives us our first remix on this package. Sticking with his famous style this track starts off in an electro style which is quite reserved by his standards…but it draws you into a false sense of security before turning into a pit bull terrier and tearing your ass off. It explodes into a chunky, bouncing bass driven thumper with snippets of old skool loops and sharp synth h[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-17-3417 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-17-3417 beatmaka.com - Articles Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:35:20 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Loopmasters Artist Series V5: Joey Youngman - Jacked Out Future House
The owner and A&R of Fetish Recordings, Joey Youngman has been producing house music since the ripe age of 11. Youngman’s unique sound is characterized by bumpy, funky basslines; drums and the “dirty disco” sound that has re-emerged in his production work over the past year. He is credited with helping ignite the “New School Jack” movement that continues its rise on the Midwest and West Coast.

Joey Youngman – ‘Jacked Out Future House’ is a collection of Future House samples created for producers looking to make inspired House tracks, using all of Joey’s expert knowledge and production techniques which until now he has used exclusively to create a succession of clubland hits.

This collection is a tribute to the studio craft and expertise that Joey brings to the table, and has an exhaustive and inspiring collection of some of the funkiest House Beats, Basslines, Keys and Percussion – not to mention the superb selection of Vocals, Filter loops, Live guitars, House[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-09-1719 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-04-09-1719 beatmaka.com - Articles Wed, 9 Apr 2008 07:18:01 +0200 SITE NEWS: The White House Seventh Birthday - Win A Chance To Attend Exclusive New Cocktail Menu Launch!
WIN GUESTLIST TO OUR EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL LAUNCH!

Before the party kicks off on Thursday night they’re having an exclusive press / industry launch of their lovely new cocktail menu, showcasing the drinks that will be powering The White House into the summer season! For your chance to win a golden ticket to this event for you and a friend to join the free tasting, all you have to do is visit their website or Myspace page and sign up for the newsletter. You can also visit their event page on Facebook, click ‘I’m Attending’, invite your friends and let the page moderator know and we’ll pick several names to join in the session!

www.thewhitehouselondon.co.uk
www.myspace.com/thewhitehouselondon
www.facebook.[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-29-3216 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-29-3216 beatmaka.com - Articles Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:32:33 +0200 SITE NEWS: Carl Cox & Friends (WIN TICKETS)
Friday 11th April:

Carl Cox
Green Velvet
Loco Dice
Klaxons (DJ set)
James Lavelle
Ashley Beedle
Evil Nine
Rennie Pilgrem
Angels of Love
Jon Rundell

Back by dope demand, Coxy has added a second date at Heaven, London, on Friday 11th April. Running until 6am, early bird tickets are £15 + booking fee, more on the door.

As is standard practice at Camp Cox, the line up is unbeatable for dance fans: Chicago house lunatic Green Velvet and DC10 minimal man Loco Dice join Carl in the main room, whilst breaks veteran Rennie Pilgrim is joined in the Star Bar by Evil Nine and Nu Rave heartthrob Jamie Reynolds from Klaxons (who does a nice sideline in minimal electro-house).

Mo Wax founder, UNKLE sonic explorer and collaborator of Massive Attack and Queens Of The Stone Age, James Lavelle is joined on The Island by Ashley Bee[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-26-3019 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-26-3019 beatmaka.com - Articles Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:31:59 +0200 SITE NEWS: Swedish House Mafia @ Koko March 23 (WIN TICKETS!)
Also just added to the bill are the London Breakbreak Orchestra – a 20 piece outfit, currently at the forefront of the underground electro-acoustic dance scene. Orchestral music as you've never heard it before, the LBO will be performing a number of tracks by the three headline DJs live on stage. Not to be missed!!

THE SWEDES ARE COMING…!!

We can give away two pair of tickets for this event! Send an email to competition@beatmaka.com including your name and address so that we may contact you asap. Your personal data won't be used for any other purposes than this competition.

Participants must be 18+. The price includes the tickets only; no flight, no accomodation. The competition is open until March 20th 2008.


Labelled the ‘Swedish House Mafia’ by the media as a way of pigeon-holing their unique sound, style of play and of course location, it’s a name [..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-17-4720 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-17-4720 beatmaka.com - Articles Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:48:21 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Black Russian ‘Black Russian EP’ Feat ‘Playing With Knives’
"Things are going all guns blazing here at Fakt HQ & we’re very proud to say we’re officially helping to kick start this summer’s 20 years of rave celebrations with Black Russian’s spanking rework of Bizarre Inc’s rave-anthem ‘Playing With Knives’ also featuring two new productions from The Russian himself ‘Luv You Need’ and ‘Sunrise’ Reach for the whistles, horns and tubs of ecstacy pipes. As we prepare to MAKE SOME NOOOOOOIIIIIISSSSEEEE!!!!"

Following a strong re-launch at the tail end of 2007 Fakt Recordings has receiving an immense amount of support from a diverse cross section of DJs including the likes of Hernan Cattaneo, Sasha, Acid Jacks, Alex Gopher, AutoKratz, Etienne De Cracy Greg Churchill, Laidback Luke Aquasky, Jay Cunning (Kiss100) James Talk, Max Graham and many more! Next up comes the self-titled EP from the Black Russian himself!

The mysterious super producer Black Russian made a splash with his first ever production ‘Ringshifter’ on Fakt Recor[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-14-5313 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-14-5313 beatmaka.com - Articles Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:54:08 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Easter Weekend @ The White House
Kicking things off the ‘trash-glam’ rowdiness of Kitsch Bitch starts off proceedings in fine style playing hosts to Kiss100 favourites and kings of party tunes The Loose Cannons. Taking hold of the Easter egg-shaped baton for Friday will be our flagship event Origami, which will be hosting the ever-popular Pulp Sessions and king of cool Giles Smith of the legendary Secret Sundaze events. Next up is the cheeky sport-rave party crew Kidology headed up by the ever-popular Mark Wilkinson who present Kidology South on Saturday and (…. take a deep breath) rounding off the calorific weekend will see P45 and Sparkly Nutz present The Glimmers, playing host to one of only two UK dates for the first half of 2008. Each paying guest on the night receives an exclusive free copy of the Glimmers excellent new album Gee Gee Fazzi! You cannot get these in the shops! They are exclusively available at their 2008 gigs o[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-12-0913 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-12-0913 beatmaka.com - Articles Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:10:05 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Gaz James & Hauswerks ‘Brazilian EP’
Label: Hauswerks
Available exclusively at Beatport

First up on the EP Gaz and Hauswerks collaborate on the aptly named ‘City Of God’ a techno roller that brings together all of the right ingredients we like for a solid funky techno track – jackin’ beats, a rolling bassline and Brazilian funk Kareoka vocals.

‘Iguazu’ see Hauswerks unleash a tech-house killer. Inspired by one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls ‘Iguazu’ again features Kareoka chants, whistles, rolling bass and a killer groove.

Gaz James is a name to watch… hailing from Birmingham during a three-month trip to Brazil just over two years ago; he has become one of the hottest DJs in South America. Performing at some of the countries leading clubs, mega outdoor festivals and beach parties. Gaz now has his sights fixed firmly on the rest of the world and by releasing music as strong as this; it’s not going to be long before he’s conquered the globe!

DJ Support from Ca[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-08-5619 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-08-5619 beatmaka.com - Articles Sat, 8 Mar 2008 07:56:26 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Lützenkirchen UK ‘The Timewarp EP Part 2’
RELEASE DATE: 24 March 2008
DISTRIBUTED BY: SRD

‘Back In Time’ is a track that does exactly what it says on the tin. Combining elements of trance from the 99/2000 era but bringing them bang up to date with some really solid beats and use of synths. The percussion builds up until the techno-esque bassline comes in and drives the track until the next break. At which point the melody comes crashing in and builds up in true trance style adding extra synths for mega-effect, melodies are flying around and finally it drops. The second build is even bigger and when the track kicks back the dancefloor will be in euphoric mania! This one will definitely take you ‘Back In Time’ to the good ‘ole hands in the air, hug your neighbour and French-kiss a stranger kind of way.

First on remix duties we have Spin Out resident DJ’s and hosts of our SpinOut Sessions, the infamous Caninesounds....Sam Caterer and Andy Isbister deliver their first release for Spin Out and have gi[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-06-2220 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-06-2220 beatmaka.com - Articles Thu, 6 Mar 2008 08:23:34 +0200 OFF-SITE NEWS: Tiestos ‘Copenhagen (Elements Of Life World Tour 2007-2008)’ DVD
This double DVD pack, scheduled for release at the beginning of March 2008, covers over four hours of Tiësto’s Elements Of Life performance at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, alongside the footage of the event the DVD will also feature a few surprising extras as well as Blu Ray high definition imaging release will be available with DTS audio.

Since Tiësto’s ‘Elements of Life’ World Tour concerts are supported by a vast array of modern equipment, the venue for the DVD recording had to be large enough to handle the full scale of the show.

The Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark turned out to be an excellent location to shoot the footage for the DVD. With a little over 25,000 people attending the gig and enjoying this world-class event!

The atmosphere captured on video gives a fantastic impression of what the Elements of Life World Tour is all about and alongside the mo[..]]]> http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-06-5817 http://www.beatmaka.com/articles/fullarticle.php?id=2008-03-06-5817 beatmaka.com - Articles Thu, 6 Mar 2008 05:58:04 +0200