Interview preview (2/4): Super8 & Tab talked about Anjunabeats

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This week I had the chance to engage with the Finnish trance duo Super8 & Tab in an amazing interview that I hope all of you will read when it's released this Thursday. In part 2 of this on-going mini-series preview this soon to be published interview, Super8 & Tab (Miika: Super8 and Janne: Tab) answered my question on whether or not there has been a shift away from trance music over at Anjunabeats, a label created by trance giants Above & Beyond:

EDM Canada: You guys have had a long history with Anjunabeats, but recently there seems to be a shift happening away from trance from that label created by Above & Beyond, are you guys noticing that as well or am I off the mark?

Janne: I think it's been since day 1 of Anjunabeats that their sound has been changing. If you look at their history over the past 10+ years, there's always some progress going on inside that label.

Miika: A few years back the entire trance scene changed quite a lot.

Janne: They're not releasing 138 bpm tracks anymore. But I think they are still trance in some ways, so I think they still consider themselves as a trance label even though they are releasing under the Anjunadeep sound which is more house.

Miika: .. And hip hop. (laughs)

You're referring to a couple of tracks released under Mat Zo's new album?

Miika: Yeah yeah. But it's okay because Mat Zo is from a Drum N Bass background actually.

Janne: That's his background.

Miika: So why not? But I couldn't see us doing a hip hop track but you never know.

Get ready for part 3 where I asked them on what they thought of the term "trance 2.0" and whether the term is valid today.

Super8 & Tab will be stopping in Calgary this Thursday at Marquee, and on Friday in Vancouver at Celebrities.

In case you didn't know, EDM Canada currently has a ticket giveaway contest on Twitter for both events, click here to find out how you can win 2 tickets to each show.

First listen: Mat Zo - "Lucid Dreams" (The M Machine Remix)

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The M Machine has done it again with this remix of Mat Zo's "Lucid Dreams" as they have consistently shown why they are one of the most talented producers out there. They have managed to reinvent the original into a more chilled out version perfect for home listening while keeping the soul of the original. The results are outstanding, check it out:

The M Machine are a part of the on-going GOOD TIMES OWSLA Canadian tour that's happening right now. Click here for more date and event information.

Watch this Drumcode party aftermovie from Gashouder at Awakenings featuring Alan Fitzpatrick/Joseph Capriati

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These techno parties held at the Gashouder every year during ADE in the Netherlands are almost legendary because it's such a beautiful venue that offers unique pyrotechnics seen nowhere else. In this video, you'll get to watch as Adam Bayer narrates this video from their Drumcode label party at the Gashouder:

Alan Fitzpatrick and Joseph Capriati were featured within the video as they both have situated themselves prominently within the venerable techno label.

If you live in Montreal, you can catch a very special double bill at the Stereo Nightclub on Friday, November 29th as both Alan Fitzpatrick and Joseph Capriati are booked on the same night. Click here for tickets.    

If you live in Toronto and haven't booked up your Saturday night yet, Alan Fitzpatrick will be playing live at Toika Lounge. Click here for ticket information.