Clear Channel is starting a new EDM focused radio station via their iheartradio property which will bring Pete Tong to the US to start a brand new radio show called 'All Gone Pete Tong'. Diplo, Wolfgang Gartner, and Fatboy Slim will also be starting their own shows on the brand new EDM channel. Read about the full story here.
(Source: Billboard Biz)
Orjan Nilsen - Copperfield (Original Mix):
Chris Schweizer - Believe (Original Mix):
Leon Bolier & Alex Kenji - Trumpets (Leon Bolier Club Mix):
Maybe this track is labelled as 'Progressive House' in the Beatport store, but it's Leon Bolier, and this club mix is a winner.
Quoted from Vibe:
“For so many years I DJed in clubs and learned the hard way,” Guetta explains. “The big DJs start by being bedroom producers and they have a hit and suddenly start playing in front of thousands of people. But the way I did it was by working six nights, playing eight hours sets every night. I’ve learned a lot about how to communicate with the crowd, so when my music crossed over that stayed. The connection with the people is what makes the difference for me.”
David Guetta has also been quoted that he would like experiment a bit more by creating tracks with his friends rather than seek the next big hit or collaboration. You know what else would be cool? To see David Guetta return to his DJ'ing roots and plan a multi-city tour where you see him play extended sets again. Not such a radical idea for a DJ that has cut his teeth, much like Tiesto, in European clubs playing for long stretches of time while learning his craft. Many Trance and Techno/House DJ routinely do this all the time. Maybe it's a pipe dream but if David Guetta were to embrace his DJ past it would help rebuild his image as a true DJ.
Update: Seems like David Guetta has collaborated 2 tracks with Rihanna for her upcoming album.
According to a DJ Mag interview (Via Inthemix):
“I’m really curious how my fans are going to react because it’s very different,” he told DJ Mag. “There are a few more safe tracks, and I’ve been road-testing a few of the more trance-y tracks off the new album, but making an artist album always allows you to experiment a little bit more.”
I don't get the idea of 'safe tracks'. I think in this day of age discerning Trance fans can actually tell the difference and if you create a track with the intention of it being 'safe', chances are it might not be as good as you want it to be. That being said, I'm excited to see what Armin has in store for us in 2013.
Andrew Ryce from Resident Advisor wrote the best overview of the whole Trap music trend I've read so far. It's a very long read but once you get through it I'm sure you'll know a whole lot more about Trap than what you started with. Find a comfy chair and start reading.
