Saytek Interview

There is simply no other house & techno live act quite like Saytek. A man who has gained a reputation for tearing up Europe’s most legendary dance floors with his impressive improvised shows. Saytek’s obsessive love of hardware see’s him rocking up at clubs with groove boxes, synths, Ableton, Kaos pads and various other noise mangling gadgets and weaving together a seamless mix of floor shaking electronics. He arranges, re-samples, tweaks filters, layers effects, triggers samples, mutes parts and mixes everything together on the fly.

He takes eager fans on a unique off the cuff musical journey that not only defies genre but is emotive, spontaneous and intellectually pleasing. Armed with 1000’s of loops and patterns he has created, Saytek can literally take his performances in any direction he chooses from…

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at 1:55 pm

Interview with Sarah Main & GoldFish

Hello guys, thanks for taking the time to talk to us. You have your new album out at the end of the month, tell us about it?
Sarah: I just mixed disc 2 of Pure Pacha alongside Goldfish who did disc 1. I think this year’s album reflects the new feeling of Pure Pacha. Goldfish mirrors the sound they are famous for at their Pure Pacha gigs and mine reflects a set that is similar to what you what hear on your average Pure Pacha night. It’s a party night, as you can see by the awesome line up, and this is the vibe that is captured in the album.
Gold Fish - Dom: We’re super stoked to be a part of the 6th Pure Pacha release. It’s Pacha’s flagship disc and…

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at 1:45 pm

Max Graham Interview

Max Graham on ‘Cycles’…

Firstly could you tell us a bit about the mix?
I love it! Haha, it’s a classic progression of mine… always starts more techy and teases for a while, then gives the full on main room vibe on the second disc.

What were you looking to put across with the mix?
Basically a true representation of how I DJ; my sets are always a minimum of 3 hours, 4-5 hours is perfect for me. It gives me a chance to capture peoples attention and lead them somewhere they might not have expected to go, rather than just bang out hits for 90 minutes.

Is there any studio trickery involved in the process of making the CD or was it a traditional ‘decks and mixer’ affair?
I used Abelton for it. It…

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at 1:24 pm

Falko Brocksieper Interview

Falko Brocksieper is founder of hot Berlin based Sub Static label, and boasts recent firm seals of approval from the likes of Craig Richards, Jay Haze and Mike Monday to name but a few. Falko, who is very rarely in London, stops off at Platinum, Shoreditch this Sat (19 July 2008) furing his worldwide tour for a special EBM (Electronic Body Movement) party, playing alongside key homegrown and now globally in demand talents JB (Retox), Darren Roach (EBM), the Lasermagnetic crew (Neil Thornton & Johnny Hiller, the Reverso 68 boys (Pete Herbert & Phil Mison), Asad Rizvi (Reverberations) and Jay Pearce (Affected Music).

Falko brings with him a deliciously playful, deep analog funk based sound which is functionally driving, with a definite melodic sensibility to keep things moving and fresh. Falko…

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 at 11:18 pm

Mauro Picotto Interview

Mauro, thanks for your time… What have you been doing recently? DJ wise, production wise, lifewise.
Mixing, making and compiling the Meganite Ibiza album on BigInIbiza and organizing Meganite parties in Ibiza, Mykonos and Italy, plus the first Meganite arena at a festival, in September at this years Planet Love, Belfast. Djing all over, having my new child and flying a lot then flying some more.

Your new album Mauro Picotto presents Meganite Ibiza, describe it in 20 words…
Electronic house music with new tunes & new remixes, full up of energy and emotion and very me.

Lizard man, still Lizard man or are you some other kind of creature?
Still lizard man, always lizard man

Meganite, Why your own party as opposed to playing other people’s parties?
Because I felt was time to create something…

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 at 9:57 pm

Mike Monday Interview

After a successful first month, 54 Mile End is back, bigger and better than ever. With guests such as Clinton Oliver, Truman Industries, Tom Budden, DIGS, Living City and Da Sunlounge, you are guaranteed a mouthwatering month down at the Urban Beach surroundings of this east London venue.

54 teams up with one of London’s hottest DJ’s, Mike Monday this weekend, bringing you 54 BBQ Beach Club. Music, games and tom foolery is on the menu and this is one beach party not to miss this summer.

As an Oxford graduate, Mike Monday is a rare breed of producer. He’s not just good at it, but highly qualified to do it too. Starting life as a double act with Andy Cocup (now of Groove Armada) and forming the Beat Foundation, he eventually…

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

Swedish House Mafia Interview

De La Soul once declared that three was the magic number – and in the case of Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso and DJ/producer Axwell, that couldn’t be closer to the truth. Collectively known as the Swedish House Mafia, the trio are that rare breed; friends who act like brothers who work together, play together and genuinely love each other to bits. “We all go and do our own thing, but without each other we wouldn’t be the same,” says Seb sweetly.

Have you always been friends?
Axwell: “No. I only moved to Stockholm six years ago – I got my studio and didn’t know many people but before I knew it, Sebastian had forced his way into my life! I met him out drinking one night. He’s a very social person. I…

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 at 9:28 pm