Roger Sanchez a.k.a. S-Man has been conquering the dance music circuit since the late 80s riding the wave of creativity, passion, and major success. He’s collaborated with a plethora of music icons including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Maroon 5, One Republic, and No Doubt. He is a four-time winner of the DJ Awards ‘Best House DJ’, has produced countless chart-topping hits including ‘Lost’ which reached #1 on the Billboard dance chat, AND he won Grammy for his remix of No…

Theo Keating, the once mysterious man behind the Fake Blood alias, has been twisting and mangling beats for almost 20 years now. Across his lengthy back catalogue, from the Wise Guys and the Black Ghosts to his Fake Blood remixes over the last few years, Keating’s certainly demonstrated an ability to change with the times, keeping his music up to date whilst still drawing on the sounds of his past. Cells, his debut album as Fake Blood, is no different.

 

"Styles change, and the…

After 10 years in a business that has earned him a legion of fans, counting among them the trance elite, Lange shows no sign of slowing down; he has carefully honed his music style into a cutting edge blend of raw and filthy Electro baselines and angelic melodies, resulting in some of the most original and characteristic trance records of recent times.

 

"I like to have an idea or a feeling or place that I want to portray; but of course I’m always influenced by the sets I’m…

One of the highly respected DJ/producer in dance music scene for a long time, Moguai is coming to Tokyo. He has been producing sounds that can only be done with his talent and skills and contributed heavily in creating the foundation of this industry. He has been doing over 120 gigs around the world in a year not only in clubs such as the well known Pacha but of course at big festivals making the crowd go wild every time.

 

"The most important thing is to never stop living the life,…

Fllowing the footsteps of Felguk, Eduardo & Markus, aka Dirtyloud, have been unleashing a brazilian onslaught of Electro with a wobbly slant, much to the delight of our, and Tim Healey at surfer Rosa`s ears.

 

"Work hard, never give up and be honest."

 

How did you get into making music?

It was a natural progression from playing others music, as we understood what rocked dancefloors and we wanted to make tunes that did that too!

Describe the best moment from your…

Born to legendary psytrance DJ parents, Alok got his start in the industry at the tender age of 10 and two years later, was considered a professional among the elders. For his latest singles, “Me and You” and the Narcos-inspired “Fuego,” Alok manages to mix and match high tempos with alternative sounds.

 

"I always try to do something real. I never sold myself to something I thought people could accept better. I just did something I really believed in, nothing really…

The Dutch born, Australian resident has become a powerful force in the dance music scene by showcasing his “MaRLo Sound” that has set him apart from other artists in the industry. In the last few years, MaRLo has taken the stage at some of the biggest festivals in the world, garnering him fans from all over who have taken to his different approach to trance music.

I think it’s important to set goals that are just outside of your reach.

 

Do you remember the first dance…

Ace Ventura is one of the leading and busiest DJs & artists on the progressive and psytrance scene. His music has been topping the charts and he has been touring constantly all over the globe playing in every possible venue and headlining all major festivals. He is well known for his highly popular mixes and long massive DJ sets.

 

"The only way to stand out is to try and be original…"
 
Your father is a famous Israeli composer. How much does he understand or appreciate…

Protoculture made the leap to pursue a music career professionally after completing his studies in Audio Engineering at age 20, immediately taking the international psy-trance scene by storm. His international debut came at the United Kingdom’s famed Glastonbury Festival. With the release of his first artist album, “Refractions”, and the follow up “Circadians”, a slew of international performances ensued worldwide, seeing Nate travel to all four corners of the globe.

 

"I…

The legendary Swedish DJ duo, Cazzette has taken the world by storm ever since their first track hit the streets. Their versatility and ever-changing production style has allowed them to become one of the biggest names in the scene. Cazzette’s work has really transformed throughout the years; from the early days of electro house hits such as “Beam Me Up” to banging future house tracks, including “Sleepless” and “Together”. They revolutionized the industry with their production and…

DJ/Producer, D!Rty Aud!O, is known for creating and remixing popular tracks such as “Gettin' That,” “Used to Have It All,” “Ocho Cinco,” and his latest hit release, “Alien Cookies.” For the last year, he has successfully taken the world by storm with his impressive bass and Electro music.

 

"There’s so many sample packs and preset libraries now, you gotta go out of your way and really want to be unique to end up being unique."

 

You are an LA native, and…

Lisa Lashes is the first and only female to be considered among the top ten DJs in the world by DJ Magazine, ranking ninth in 2000 and continuing as the top-ranking female DJ in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Her mix album, Hard House Euphoria and Extreme Euphoria Vol. 2 , have been the highest selling hard house complitation in the world.

 

"It`s not just a way of life it becomes part of your soul, more than that you really learn to appreciate its sheer genius against other genre’s in…

Sander Kleineberg began his career as part of a dance music composite called Free Frogs. Two decades and change later, his Spinnin’ Records debut “We-R-Superstars” throws back to the future of disco with a video starring nothing but dogs. In between, there have been tracks for FFRR Records and Global Underground, collisions with Justin Timberlake and Jamie Cullen, as well as residencies at Crobar, New York; Avalon Hollywood; Discoteque, Moscow; Redlight, Paris and; Pacha Ibiza. Through it…

The dawning of the 21st century saw the rise of their latest project as what they primarily go by today, Chocolate Puma. Their most recent release, which features Junior Sanchez, Arama, and Todd Terry came out on Dim Mak, one of many they've decided to put out on a label other than their own. At first, they chose to release tracks on their own labels because at the time, "we felt there weren't any labels to release our music, or the ones that were around weren't right for us.

 

"To…

Robert Babicz is a Polish producer who grew up in the hardcore German techno scene and began by making his own path under the alias Rob Acid. Throughout his nearly 25 year career, Babicz has shifted and evolved continuously to become not only an internationally renowned producer, but also a sound designer, a label owner, and an avid photographer.

 

"I make music that creates it`s own world, so you can just listen and look around."

 
How did you get in touch with electronic…

Merk & Kremont need no introduction in the house music scene. Hailing from Italy, the boys have worked vigorously to establish themselves as a top talent in the dance music industry. Their signature groovy basslines and catchy melodies energize and captivate listeners worldwide! Tracks such as Get Get Down and their remix of Clean Bandit‘s Rather Be have been streamed millions of times and are played at festivals all around the globe!

 

 

"We prefer to use real sounds…

Sharing his original works is one of things that drives Dennis to travel the globe and meet his fans. Spinning his unique blend of Progressive Trance in no less than 30 countries, he has been able to play at many of the best festivals and clubs around the world including Ministry Of Sound in London, Exchange Club in Los Angeles and the A State Of Trance festivals.

 

"Free yourself from your own creative chains that you might have put on is the biggest challenge…

Since the early days, The Bloody Beetroots have viciously evolved, like a demonic possession in the soul of EDM, collaborating with the likes of Steve Aoki and Congorock and injecting themselves into remixes that range from Groove Armada to Britney Spears along the way. Expanding on the duo format he had created with Tommy Tea, Rifo took the concept to new grounds and introduced The Death Crew 77, a full live band who also featured Denis Lyxzén of Refused as part of the monstrous…

J Tenashar, shot to fame being the only female-Asian to feature on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ’s list. Debbie Valerie Long, better known by her moniker DJ Tenashar, is the insanely talented DJ cum model powerhouse that you must get acquainted with right now! The now popular DJhad her earliest stint with performing at a really young age.

 

"I love you love you love you, each and every one of you, it is my driving force in life to make music that will brighten your days and lift your…

3LAU is an American Progressive House & Electro House DJ & Producer best known for his hit record "How You Love Me" which has consolidated view count of over 11 Million views on YouTube.

 

"I make music because I want it to touch people on a very deep level. I don’t make music to be famous. That is not a goal, and that has never been a goal."

 

What’s the funniest pronunciation of your name that you’ve heard?

I’ve heard all kinds of crazy things. I think…