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Recently, we reported about the Richard Durand vs The World contest that allowed DJs to apply to have one of their own original tracks on the upcoming Richard Durand vs North America EP. (Read the full story here.) The EP will be one of 5 different EPs included in on the compilation releasing on Black Hole Recordings May 21st. Now that the contest is closed and voting for the featured track is under way, we were lucky enough to briefly catch up with Durand on his expectations for the album, how the 5 EP compilation came about and more!
Recently, we reported about the Richard Durand vs The World contest that allowed DJs to apply to have one of their own original tracks on the upcoming Richard Durand vs North America EP. (Read the full story here.) The EP will be one of 5 different EPs included in on the compilation releasing on Black Hole Recordings May 21st. Now that the contest is closed and voting for the featured track is under way, we were lucky enough to briefly catch up with Durand on his expectations for the album, how the 5 EP compilation came about and more!
Internationally acclaimed DJ/Producer Richard Durand is well-known for his takes on the In Search of Sunrise album series through Black Hole Recordings. Now the EDM sensation is giving fans the opportunity to potentially have one of their very own tracks included on the North American installment of the worldwide artist album, Richard Durand vs. The World on Black Hole Recordings. The compilation will consist of 5 EPs, one for each continent around the world, respectfully paying homage to electronic dance music on a global scale.
Richard Durand vs. North America will showcase three different songs to represent the region, and here's where YOU fit in! One of the tracks will be composed by Richard Durand alone, another will feature an undisclosed notable North American artist, and the third track will feature the "winning" submission by a fan as voted for by the public!
Celebrating the new release of their latest album Wake Your Mind, Cosmic Gate has been touring North America for months bringing big room trance beats to the best clubs and venues throughout the country. Luckily for fans, the German trance duo made a pit stop on their tour to famous New York City venue, Cielo Club. Earlier this year, we caught up with Cosmic Gate where they didn't give many details on the new album but later introduced the world to their trance hit track, "The Theme" to fans at their Pacha NYC gig. The song has been getting a tremendous from both fans as well as DJs across the world including it in their sets.
Last month tech-house sensation, Manufactured Superstars came to the big apple for an exclusive party at LAVO NY. Denver natives and founding member of the infamous online music store, Beatport.com, Bradley Roulier and original employee of Beatport Shawn Sabo, two original have been in the electronic music industry for years. Their latest single, "Take Me Over" featuring Scarlett Quinn has been a We sat down with the two before their New York City gig to get the inside scoop on their first collective album through Black Hole Recordings.
Recently, the Dutch Trance DJ Richard Durand made an appearance in New York City in hopes of being able to set sail on a boat party in celebration of the highly anticipated In Search of Sunrise 9: India compilation CD. Unfortunately, severe weather made the party unable to continue on, but we were able to catch up with Richard Durand to find out more on the release of two albums this year. In 2011 he released both artist album, Wide Awake as well as his 2nd time producing the In Search of Sunrise series. Although Durand wasn't able to play for his New York fans, he love shown for the city assures us that a return will surely follow soon.
Tijs Michiel Verwest a.k.a Tiesto hits hotspot Pacha on November 30th. Tickets go on sale on October 5th, and we're predicting like Swedish House Mafia (which sold out Madison Square Garden within 10 minutes), tickets will be gone instantly.
Since founding the label Black Hole Recordings with Arny Bink in 1997, Tiesto has been on a steady incline to the top. From hits like the remix of Delerium's "Silence" featuring Sarah McLachlan way back in 2000, he was way ahead of his time. Named "World’s No.1 DJ" 3 consecutive times by DJ Magazine from 2002 through 2004 way before house music was even on the map, Tiesto remains at the top of his game 7 years later. This is one show not to be missed! For more information visit http://pachanyc.com/
German trance duo Cosmic Gate returned to Pacha NYC on July 15, 2011 for a massive evening for music alongside DJ/Producer buddies Wippenberg and Jason Jollins. Returning back to Pacha for the second time this year, their growing popularity in New York brought them back to the big apple with a powerful set. Featuring some exclusive mash ups, as well as brand new single to be released, "The Theme", Cosmic Gate kept fans dancing and shaking until the wee hours of the morning. Full of excitement and energy, the pair also played some of their classic tracks including "Fire Wire", "Raging", and closed the night off with the powerful, "Exploration of Space". With a consistently crowd pumping flow, the two played a three hour set that kept everyone wanting more. Chants of people yelling, "One More Song" filled the main stage a little after 4am that Friday night leaving the crowd mesmerized.
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