F.SONIK   The name of F.Sonik continuously pops up on the wish lists of electronic music aficionados in the region. Launching career with the Ghettotek live-act, later joining SDJF initiative and Flow Management, he already established himself as an unique deejay who is not afraid of such challenges as combining Slovenia's landmark techno heritage with some progressive spices. He already transferred some of this who-dares-wins spirit in his own productions, Something New (ft. Tomy DeClerque) being the most successful so far. This track, which immediately gained support of Umek and was already played on BBC Radio 1, predicts the series of fresh releases in 2008. So you better watch out for this guy! Aleš Furlan alias F.Sonik became involved in electronic dance culture on account of one very innocent occurrence in his youth. And it’s a sole fault of his brother that he ended taming the decks, mixers and effects night after night. “It all started when he brought home some studio mixer and Akai sampler,” remembers F.Sonik “Just a few days later I knew I wanted to produce electronic and become a deejay and I was hooked ever since. I started gathering information about the scene, artists, clubs, music and the whole electronic movement. Living on the Slovenian Riviera it was natural to be influenced by Ambasada Gavioli club as I started attending Valentino Kanzyani’s matinees and performances of leading electronic artists on the regular basis.” It was his friend Alessio who helped him with the first steps: "He was caught by this bug well before me, so he already learned to mix and could thought me a thing or two. I still remember how I use to hang out at his parents house everyday struggling to beat-match the records. And after I started performing he even lent me his records." Shortly after that they teamed up for the live performances. "We've named ourselves Ghettotek. Alessio was mixing the records and I was in charge of putting in some effects. This way I got to perform in most of the hip Slovenian clubs even before my solo career really took off."

Thriving on a strong and globally accomplished techno heritage Slovenian electronic scene is still heavily directed by techno. But being influenced by the Global Underground music philosophy F.Sonik dared to go where only a few artists in the region dared before him – he decided he will combine the techno heritage with melodic progressive sounds: "Even Umek was there somewhere, but as he was pure techno deejay back then and I was more into progressive stuff, it were the likes of Sasha, Deep Dish and Steve Lawler that have inspired me the most," admits the young artist.

F.Sonik successfully transferred his unique vision of dance music, built on techno and blended with some emotionally rich proggy landscapes, into his own tunes. As a producer he gained the most attention with the track titled Something New, which he produced in collaboration with his musical guru Tomy DeClerque. “We’ve connected really good in the studio, so it was a really good feeling when Umek supported our first track including it in his Essential Mix even before it was officially released. That really inspired us and we already work on a bunch of new tracks,” announces F.Sonik...F.SONIK

The name of F.Sonik continuously pops up on the wish lists of electronic music aficionados in the region. Launching career with the Ghettotek live-act, later joining SDJF initiative and Flow Management, he already established himself as an unique deejay who is not afraid of such challenges as combining Slovenia's landmark techno heritage with some progressive spices. He already transferred some of this who-dares-wins spirit in his own productions, Something New (ft. Tomy DeClerque) being the most successful so far. This track, which immediately gained support of Umek and was already played on BBC Radio 1, predicts the series of fresh releases in 2008. So you better watch out for this guy

Aleš Furlan alias F.Sonik became involved in electronic dance culture on account of one very innocent occurrence in his youth. And it’s a sole fault of his brother that he ended taming the decks, mixers and effects night after night. “It all started when he brought home some studio mixer and Akai sampler,” remembers F.Sonik “Just a few days later I knew I wanted to produce electronic and become a deejay and I was hooked ever since. I started gathering information about the scene, artists, clubs, music and the whole electronic movement. Living on the Slovenian Riviera it was natural to be influenced by Ambasada Gavioli club as I started attending Valentino Kanzyani’s matinees and performances of leading electronic artists on the regular basis.”

It was his friend Alessio who helped him with the first steps: "He was caught by this bug well before me, so he already learned to mix and could thought me a thing or two. I still remember how I use to hang out at his parents house everyday struggling to beat-match the records. And after I started performing he even lent me his records." Shortly after that they teamed up for the live performances. "We've named ourselves Ghettotek. Alessio was mixing the records and I was in charge of putting in some effects. This way I got to perform in most of the hip Slovenian clubs even before my solo career really took off."

Thriving on a strong and globally accomplished techno heritage Slovenian electronic scene is still heavily directed by techno. But being influenced by the Global Underground music philosophy F.Sonik dared to go where only a few artists in the region dared before him – he decided he will combine the techno heritage with melodic progressive sounds: "Even Umek was there somewhere, but as he was pure techno deejay back then and I was more into progressive stuff, it were the likes of Sasha, Deep Dish and Steve Lawler that have inspired me the most," admits the young artist.

F.Sonik successfully transferred his unique vision of dance music, built on techno and blended with some emotionally rich proggy landscapes, into his own tunes. As a producer he gained the most attention with the track titled Something New, which he produced in collaboration with his musical guru Tomy DeClerque. “We’ve connected really good in the studio, so it was a really good feeling when Umek supported our first track including it in his Essential Mix even before it was officially released. That really inspired us and we already work on a bunch of new tracks,” announces F.Sonik...

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BIOGRAPHY

Manuel De La Mare Producer, DJ and A&R, also knowed as Sara Galli, After Tea and Combo his alterego project.
With over then 50 releases ranging from techno to house, he is supported, playlisted and charted by many djs around the globe: Roger Sanchez, Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, Funkagenda, Mark Knight, Pete Tong, Hernan Cattaneo, John Acquaviva, Joe T. Vannelli, Robbie Rivera, Renè Amesz, Kobbe, Ripperton, Jean Claude Ades, Anthony Pappa, Joeski, Milton Jackson, Jorge Jaramillo (Who Da Funk), Gel Abril, Yousef, Inpetto, Thomas Gold, Tom Novy, Justice and more.

In 2008 he gained 11 beatport top ten in 4 different genres to confirm his eclectic style (ian round - "dancin" manuel de la mare mash plus manuel de la mare d-mash, both rmx in beatport house top ten; sylar - "mellow" sara galli rmx , beatport techno top ten; alex kenji - "ytaca" manuel de la mare rmx and ceeryl - "high flyer" manuel de la mare rmx both in beatport progressive top ten , after tea aka manuel de la mare - "my prerogatives", "okeechobee", "this is warming up" and remix of "lombardi vs Neuroxyde - exagon", in beatport deep house top ten; sara galli and matteo matteini - "confident" featured in beatport deep house top ten).
Including the huge success of his underworld's "born slippy" official cover (2nd in overall beatport chart and 1st in progressive house).

He is the co-owner of 303Lovers and Hotfingers Music Labels with Alex Kenji and Marshall and since their launch (August 2007) they have sold more than 50000 units in digital stores; he collaborates also with indipendent and major labels: Baroque, Toolroom, Eye Industries, Omnis, Sound4Group, Universal, Blanco y Negro, ClubStar, Ministry of Sound, Anjunabeats, Warner Chapell.

Special Thanks  to Manu & Stéphanie Lazzereschi

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DJ UMEK

Uroš Umek is internationally acclaimed music producer from Slovenia, seducing the masses with his own music blend for more than a decade. Always on the look for new sounds and determined to challenge every existing cliché in music industry, he managed to define his own vision of vanguard techno. Sure, this would not happen without the support of his loyal peers who’ve joined him on the production platforms such as Recycled Loops, Consumer Recreation and Astrodisco, with which they defined “Slovenian techno sound and successfully invested it as an important driving force on the global club scene.

The year 2007 marked the beginning of new chapter in Umek’s music career. After spending enormous amount of time and artistic energy bringing his characteristics sound to the whole new level, he presented new international music therapy called 1605 – Sixteenofive. No doubt this was a very risky move for such an established artist as DJ Umek. But it was the only way for him to stay on top of the game. And it seems he picked up the right decision at the crucial time: the response to his new vision of electronic dance music from his peers, critics, media and most importantly his fans is great and his productions are supported by some top dogs in the industry.

Umek recent productions include highly acclaimed club releases such as Overtake & Command, Ricochet Effect, Another Matter Entirely and Faithful Nights, but it were MTV supported hit singles Posing as Me and Carbon Occasions that stirred the most media attention and crossed over to the daily radio stations. Umek’s releases were lately included on the premiere club compilations mixed by artists such as Sander Kleinenberg, Judge Jules, Eddie Halliwell, John Digweed, M.I.K.E. or Carl Cox. He was amongst the headliners of esteemed summer music festivals such as Primavera, Monegros or Dance Valley and he conquered the South America on the joint tour with Valentino Kanzyani and Marko NastiÄ once more. And this was only the introduction in the Umek’s year 2008, when he plans to finally present long expected new artist album and his own live band.

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Alex Kenji

Alessandro Bacci (29), aka Alex Kenji, is an internationally renowned and respected DJ/producer with over 10 years experience of producing, DJ’ing, and performing. As well as ‘Alex Kenji’, he has released records under host of pseudonyms including: Yoshie Chandler, Combo, Green Sugar, HouseLovers, D.L.D., Orange Love, Kaiko, Itchy Bit and many others.

His tracks have featured on the BBC Radio1 Essential Mix and in the DMC US House Chart and playlisted by best dance music djs such as: Tiesto, Pete Tong, Bob Sinclar, JUSTICE, Sasha & John Digweed, Fedde Le Grand, Steve Angello, Tocadisco, Roger Sanchez, Kaskade, Sharam (Deep Dish), Alex Gaudino, Robbie Rivera, Laurent Wolf, David Piccioni, Jason Nevins, Chris Lake, Hernan Cattaneo, Tom Novy, Joe T Vannelli, BSOD, John Dahlback, Inpetto, Jean Claude Ades, Demi, Omid 16b, Desyin Masiello amongst his fans.

His DJ sets offer an impeccable house / tech-house selection ranging from deep grooves to more techno oriented tunes all designed to rock the dance-floor to its foundations. He has performed all over Italy, Canada, Spain, Israel, Australia, Brazil, USA, Colombia, Mexico, Poland, Hungary, the UK, Germany, Cyprus, Belgium, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Tunisie, Portugal and Switzerland such as both resident and headline DJ.

Recently, thanks to the huge success of 2 singles 'A Lot Of' and 'Adelante', he has been featured for 11 weeks on Beatport Overall Top Downloads, selling more than 16,000 units thru the net; as well, licensing them on top notch Cd compilations such as: Azuli Presents Miami Sampler 2009, Eric Morillo Subliminal Summer Sessions 2009.

On February 2009 has been released on Mark Mendes imprint (Starter Records) track called 'UP' reaching on Beatport Number 1 Overall Top Downloads, licensing it again on the best worldiwide compilations.

Outside the club, Alex is co-owner with Manuel De La Mare and Luigi Rocca (Marshall) of 303Lovers and Hotfingers record labels; these brands have sold more than 100,000 units on music web stores, mostly via Beatport since first launching in August 2007.

As well, he has overseen collaborations with both independent and major labels including: EMI (Italy), Universal(GSA), Azuli (Usa), King Street Sounds (Usa), Milk & Sugar (De), Superstar Recordings (DE), Rise Records (IT) and many more.

With over 50 releases, and tracks featuring on more then 10 mix CD’s, Alex is ready to keep you UP on the dance-floor.

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Technasia Biography

For thirteen years Technasia has created a unique east/west fusion that moves seamlessly from the Paris club scene, to the streets of Hong Kong, to the hippest techno venues in Europe. Founded by Charles Siegling and Amil Khan in 1996, Technasia thrived as a duo for almost a dozen years. Now, Charles has gone solo, taking Technasia into 2010 as a one-man project. Unlike a Hollywood divorce, the parting between Siegling and Khan is truly amicable. Hong Kong-based Khan retired from Technasia to spend time with his young family. “You have to live this scene every single day,” says Siegling, “It’s very consuming, Amil didn’t want that anymore.”

Despite the change, Siegling has always been the ‘front man’ in terms of DJing and performing live, so Technasia is as thrilling and full-bodied a live experience as ever. If anything, Siegling is even more determined to infuse every aspect of Technasia with his utter absorption in sound, the passion born of 25 years engrossed in electronic music. Born in Paris and raised in an 11th century chateau, Charles grew up listening to everything from Depeche Mode to Jimi Hendrix. His music-loving dad even introduced him to early British rave tunes. As a university student he continued his musical education the clubs of Paris listening to the likes of Derrick May and Robert Owens; and taking note of the records Laurent Garnier and DJ Deep played on their radio shows.

In the mid-90s Siegling, who did a degree in film studies, went to check out the Hong Kong cinema scene. There, a mutual friend introduced him to Amil Khan and after they discovered a shared taste in electronic music, Technasia was born. They chose to base Technasia and their record label Sino in Hong Kong because there was no scene there, no record shops, no underground, no infrastructure. It was initially a battle for survival, but the location is vital to the Technasia ethos of music as communication. “Language is THE ultimate barrier,” says Siegling. He strives to overcome the barrier in his own life by picking up languages wherever he goes – he speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish and Italian, among others – but ultimately he chooses to communicate through sound. “Electronic music is the greatest language of all. No words, just the vibration, the emotion and the beat.”

Charles has a burning ambition to create music that transcends cultural barriers, and to captivate every audience. The proof of his success is in the list of clubs and festivals Technasia has played. Fans around the globe, from China, to Colombia, to the Czech Republic, know Technasia’s classic anthems including ‘Force’, ‘Oxide’ and ‘Evergreen’. And they know that every Technasia show takes the music to new heights. When DJing, Charles always plays on three decks, showcasing the old-fashioned arts of cutting and scratching. Live, Technasia takes audiences on an unforgettable ride. Charles literally becomes a one-man band, playing keyboards, percussion and acoustic instruments. He even sings. Anything to create irresistible energy and atmosphere. “I want my audience having fun,” explains Siegling. “Not falling asleep, or going off to the bar for a beer.”

The performance aspect of Technasia is complemented by artist albums ‘Future Mix’ and ‘Popsoda’ – which are modern classics. Siegling is also an outspoken promoter of young talent, using the Sino imprint as a launch pad for talent including Joris Voorn, Renato Cohen, Steve Rachmad and young Catalan producer Dosem. He has straightforward criteria for what makes a Sino artist: talent and individuality. Charles is refreshingly direct – he has no patience for industry politics – and he seeks out musicians who have a similar strength of character and clarity of purpose. “I share my knowledge with artists who deserve a push,” says Siegling. “So when they are ready to fly, they can do it on their own.”

Siegling is currently polishing the third Technasia album, due to be released mid-2010, and planning a huge tour which will take the new music to fans around the world. There is 12” single planned for spring, and fans can look forward to remixes from artists including Marc Romboy, Mauro Picotto and Renato Cohen later in the year. Right now, Siegling is in production overdrive: “My neighbours probably see me alone in the studio at 5AM, dancing my ass off!” he jokes. One thing is certain: come 2010, he won’t be dancing alone anymore.

01 - Jerome Sydenham - Deep Fried - UK Promotions
02 - Enzo Siragusa - Himba Raindance - Welt
03 - Dosem - Road To Ebron - Sino
04 - Dapayk Solo - The Little Thing You Do (Niko Schwind Remix) - Stil Vor Talent
05 - Mutant Clan - Sancerre - Terminal M
06 - Gerald Mitchell - Faith - 430 West
07 - Santos - Mariachi Hotel - Crosstown Digital Rebels
08 - Spirit Catcher - Sedona - Systematic
09 - Layo & Bushwacka - Now Is The Time (2020 Sound System Remix) - Olmeto
10 - Jamie Anderson feat. Mr K. Alexi - Cyclone - Mija
11 - Dennis Ferrer - Hey Hey (Df S Attention Dub) - Objektivity
12 - Wally Lopez - Noche Sin Luna (Coyu & Edu Imbernon Remix) - The Factoria
13 - Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts - Raw - Musique Risquée
14 - Santos - La Pineta - Crosstown Digital Rebels
15 - Marc Romboy - Talking All That Jazz - Systematic
16 - Lucio Aquilina - Black Elf - Hideout
17 - Mes - Back To Basics (Satoshi Tomiie Mes Mix) - Saw
18 - Gerald Mitchell - It's Possible - 430 West
19 - Roberto Bosco - One - Figure
20 - Steve Stoll - Untitled Loop
21 - Agaric - Nobody Home - We Are
22 - Steve Stoll - Untitled Loop 2
23 - Youknow - Bacata (Technasia Remix 1) - Monique
24 - The Cheapers - Madame Sans Merci - Upon You

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Technasia
Technasia.com
Myspace.com/technasia
Discogs.com/artist/Technasia

Technasia_Press Pics.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/file/djv2eonyhwz

Sino
Myspace.com/sinolabel
Technorient.com/sino
Technorient.com
Discogs.com/label/Sino

Press & Radio Contact:
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Email: hugo@ukf.net
SKYPE: hughbmusic

F.SONIK

 

The name of F.Sonik continuously pops up on the wish lists of electronic music aficionados in the region. Launching career with the Ghettotek live-act, later joining SDJF initiative and Flow Management, he already established himself as an unique deejay who is not afraid of such challenges as combining Slovenia's landmark techno heritage with some progressive spices. He already transferred some of this who-dares-wins spirit in his own productions, Something New (ft. Tomy DeClerque) being the most successful so far. This track, which immediately gained support of Umek and was already played on BBC Radio 1, predicts the series of fresh releases in 2008. So you better watch out for this guy!

 

AleÅ Furlan alias F.Sonik became involved in electronic dance culture on account of one very innocent occurrence in his youth. And itâs a sole fault of his brother that he ended taming the decks, mixers and effects night after night. âIt all started when he brought home some studio mixer and Akai sampler,â remembers F.Sonik âJust a few days later I knew I wanted to produce electronic and become a deejay and I was hooked ever since. I started gathering information about the scene, artists, clubs, music and the whole electronic movement. Living on the Slovenian Riviera it was natural to be influenced by Ambasada Gavioli club as I started attending Valentino Kanzyaniâs matinees and performances of leading electronic artists on the regular basis.â

 

It was his friend Alessio who helped him with the first steps: "He was caught by this bug well before me, so he already learned to mix and could thought me a thing or two. I still remember how I use to hang out at his parents house everyday struggling to beat-match the records. And after I started performing he even lent me his records." Shortly after that they teamed up for the live performances. "We've named ourselves Ghettotek. Alessio was mixing the records and I was in charge of putting in some effects. This way I got to perform in most of the hip Slovenian clubs even before my solo career really took off."

 

Thriving on a strong and globally accomplished techno heritage Slovenian electronic scene is still heavily directed by techno. But being influenced by the Global Underground music philosophy F.Sonik dared to go where only a few artists in the region dared before him â he decided he will combine the techno heritage with melodic progressive sounds: "Even Umek was there somewhere, but as he was pure techno deejay back then and I was more into progressive stuff, it were the likes of Sasha, Deep Dish and Steve Lawler that have inspired me the most," admits the young artist.


F.Sonik successfully transferred his unique vision of dance music, built on techno and blended with some emotionally rich proggy landscapes, into his own tunes. As a producer he gained the most attention with the track titled Something New, which he produced in collaboration with his musical guru Tomy DeClerque. âWeâve connected really good in the studio, so it was a really good feeling when Umek supported our first track including it in his Essential Mix even before it was officially released. That really inspired us and we already work on a bunch of new tracks,â announces F.Sonik...F.SONIK

The name of F.Sonik continuously pops up on the wish lists of electronic music aficionados in the region. Launching career with the Ghettotek live-act, later joining SDJF initiative and Flow Management, he already established himself as an unique deejay who is not afraid of such challenges as combining Slovenia's landmark techno heritage with some progressive spices. He already transferred some of this who-dares-wins spirit in his own productions, Something New (ft. Tomy DeClerque) being the most successful so far. This track, which immediately gained support of Umek and was already played on BBC Radio 1, predicts the series of fresh releases in 2008. So you better watch out for this guy!

AleÅ Furlan alias F.Sonik became involved in electronic dance culture on account of one very innocent occurrence in his youth. And itâs a sole fault of his brother that he ended taming the decks, mixers and effects night after night. âIt all started when he brought home some studio mixer and Akai sampler,â remembers F.Sonik âJust a few days later I knew I wanted to produce electronic and become a deejay and I was hooked ever since. I started gathering information about the scene, artists, clubs, music and the whole electronic movement. Living on the Slovenian Riviera it was natural to be influenced by Ambasada Gavioli club as I started attending Valentino Kanzyaniâs matinees and performances of leading electronic artists on the regular basis.â

It was his friend Alessio who helped him with the first steps: "He was caught by this bug well before me, so he already learned to mix and could thought me a thing or two. I still remember how I use to hang out at his parents house everyday struggling to beat-match the records. And after I started performing he even lent me his records." Shortly after that they teamed up for the live performances. "We've named ourselves Ghettotek. Alessio was mixing the records and I was in charge of putting in some effects. This way I got to perform in most of the hip Slovenian clubs even before my solo career really took off."

Thriving on a strong and globally accomplished techno heritage Slovenian electronic scene is still heavily directed by techno. But being influenced by the Global Underground music philosophy F.Sonik dared to go where only a few artists in the region dared before him â he decided he will combine the techno heritage with melodic progressive sounds: "Even Umek was there somewhere, but as he was pure techno deejay back then and I was more into progressive stuff, it were the likes of Sasha, Deep Dish and Steve Lawler that have inspired me the most," admits the young artist.

F.Sonik successfully transferred his unique vision of dance music, built on techno and blended with some emotionally rich proggy landscapes, into his own tunes. As a producer he gained the most attention with the track titled Something New, which he produced in collaboration with his musical guru Tomy DeClerque. âWeâve connected really good in the studio, so it was a really good feeling when Umek supported our first track including it in his Essential Mix even before it was officially released. That really inspired us and we already work on a bunch of new tracks,â announces F.Sonik...

Stefano from Rimini got into music when he still only 12, by listening to italian dance music and a little bit of house: in the meanwhile it was born the love for making music.

He produces his first production in 1997, by making some dance tracks. In the year 2000 he felt a suddenly upside down, when he first listen to thecno music, thanks to the magic venue in the nearby, The Cocorico' Club, where everything seemed to be different than the other places: it all came to a massive energetic sound!!!!

So in the year 2003 he met my colleague Daniel, a.k.a. CantoDj with whom he started to plan seriously my producer career together. When 2 crazy minds join their forces together, it could only come out a strong and talented project in which his idea and my skills in making music work perfectly together. That's how TEAMTEK was born, a duo project founded by CantoDj and myself.

F.SONIK

 

The name of F.Sonik continuously pops up on the wish lists of electronic music aficionados in the region. Launching career with the Ghettotek live-act, later joining SDJF initiative and Flow Management, he already established himself as an unique deejay who is not afraid of such challenges as combining Slovenia's landmark techno heritage with some progressive spices. He already transferred some of this who-dares-wins spirit in his own productions, Something New (ft. Tomy DeClerque) being the most successful so far. This track, which immediately gained support of Umek and was already played on BBC Radio 1, predicts the series of fresh releases in 2008. So you better watch out for this guy!

 

AleÅ Furlan alias F.Sonik became involved in electronic dance culture on account of one very innocent occurrence in his youth. And itâs a sole fault of his brother that he ended taming the decks, mixers and effects night after night. âIt all started when he brought home some studio mixer and Akai sampler,â remembers F.Sonik âJust a few days later I knew I wanted to produce electronic and become a deejay and I was hooked ever since. I started gathering information about the scene, artists, clubs, music and the whole electronic movement. Living on the Slovenian Riviera it was natural to be influenced by Ambasada Gavioli club as I started attending Valentino Kanzyaniâs matinees and performances of leading electronic artists on the regular basis.â

 

It was his friend Alessio who helped him with the first steps: "He was caught by this bug well before me, so he already learned to mix and could thought me a thing or two. I still remember how I use to hang out at his parents house everyday struggling to beat-match the records. And after I started performing he even lent me his records." Shortly after that they teamed up for the live performances. "We've named ourselves Ghettotek. Alessio was mixing the records and I was in charge of putting in some effects. This way I got to perform in most of the hip Slovenian clubs even before my solo career really took off."

 

Thriving on a strong and globally accomplished techno heritage Slovenian electronic scene is still heavily directed by techno. But being influenced by the Global Underground music philosophy F.Sonik dared to go where only a few artists in the region dared before him â he decided he will combine the techno heritage with melodic progressive sounds: "Even Umek was there somewhere, but as he was pure techno deejay back then and I was more into progressive stuff, it were the likes of Sasha, Deep Dish and Steve Lawler that have inspired me the most," admits the young artist.


F.Sonik successfully transferred his unique vision of dance music, built on techno and blended with some emotionally rich proggy landscapes, into his own tunes. As a producer he gained the most attention with the track titled Something New, which he produced in collaboration with his musical guru Tomy DeClerque. âWeâve connected really good in the studio, so it was a really good feeling when Umek supported our first track including it in his Essential Mix even before it was officially released. That really inspired us and we already work on a bunch of new tracks,â announces F.Sonik...F.SONIK

The name of F.Sonik continuously pops up on the wish lists of electronic music aficionados in the region. Launching career with the Ghettotek live-act, later joining SDJF initiative and Flow Management, he already established himself as an unique deejay who is not afraid of such challenges as combining Slovenia's landmark techno heritage with some progressive spices. He already transferred some of this who-dares-wins spirit in his own productions, Something New (ft. Tomy DeClerque) being the most successful so far. This track, which immediately gained support of Umek and was already played on BBC Radio 1, predicts the series of fresh releases in 2008. So you better watch out for this guy!

AleÅ Furlan alias F.Sonik became involved in electronic dance culture on account of one very innocent occurrence in his youth. And itâs a sole fault of his brother that he ended taming the decks, mixers and effects night after night. âIt all started when he brought home some studio mixer and Akai sampler,â remembers F.Sonik âJust a few days later I knew I wanted to produce electronic and become a deejay and I was hooked ever since. I started gathering information about the scene, artists, clubs, music and the whole electronic movement. Living on the Slovenian Riviera it was natural to be influenced by Ambasada Gavioli club as I started attending Valentino Kanzyaniâs matinees and performances of leading electronic artists on the regular basis.â

It was his friend Alessio who helped him with the first steps: "He was caught by this bug well before me, so he already learned to mix and could thought me a thing or two. I still remember how I use to hang out at his parents house everyday struggling to beat-match the records. And after I started performing he even lent me his records." Shortly after that they teamed up for the live performances. "We've named ourselves Ghettotek. Alessio was mixing the records and I was in charge of putting in some effects. This way I got to perform in most of the hip Slovenian clubs even before my solo career really took off."

Thriving on a strong and globally accomplished techno heritage Slovenian electronic scene is still heavily directed by techno. But being influenced by the Global Underground music philosophy F.Sonik dared to go where only a few artists in the region dared before him â he decided he will combine the techno heritage with melodic progressive sounds: "Even Umek was there somewhere, but as he was pure techno deejay back then and I was more into progressive stuff, it were the likes of Sasha, Deep Dish and Steve Lawler that have inspired me the most," admits the young artist.

F.Sonik successfully transferred his unique vision of dance music, built on techno and blended with some emotionally rich proggy landscapes, into his own tunes. As a producer he gained the most attention with the track titled Something New, which he produced in collaboration with his musical guru Tomy DeClerque. âWeâve connected really good in the studio, so it was a really good feeling when Umek supported our first track including it in his Essential Mix even before it was officially released. That really inspired us and we already work on a bunch of new tracks,â announces F.Sonik...

F.SONIK - July promo track list

01 .Boris Werner - Feel Good  / Moon Harbour Recordingsâ

02. Santos - Hold Home / Moon Harbour Recordings â

03. Leon - Negro / Viva Music

â04. NDKj, Marcello Conciald - Siyahamba ( NDKj Mix ) / Circle Music â

05. NDKj - Main Course / Heatflow â

06. Mendo, Danny Serrano - Coconuts / Clarisse Records

â07. Saeed Younan - Kumbalha / Younan Music â

08. Steve Lawler - Hocus Pocus / Viva Music â

09. Pierce, Jerl - Amourette / Get Digital Music â

10. Oliver Moldan - One Drunk Indian / Prawler Music â

11. Nick Curly - Pujante / Cocoon Recordings

â12. Analog People In A Digital Worl - Rose Rouge / Hysterical

â13. F.Sonik - Drums Are Talking / CDR â

14. Jenn - La Milonga / Suara

Special Thanks to Marian ,Alex & F.Sonik


Artist management and general contact:

FLOW:MNGMNT
Flow management (Slovenia)

www.flow-management.net

info@flow-management.org

F.SONIK

 

The name of F.Sonik continuously pops up on the wish lists of electronic music aficionados in the region. Launching career with the Ghettotek live-act, later joining SDJF initiative and Flow Management, he already established himself as an unique deejay who is not afraid of such challenges as combining Slovenia's landmark techno heritage with some progressive spices. He already transferred some of this who-dares-wins spirit in his own productions, Something New (ft. Tomy DeClerque) being the most successful so far. This track, which immediately gained support of Umek and was already played on BBC Radio 1, predicts the series of fresh releases in 2008. So you better watch out for this guy!

 

AleÅ Furlan alias F.Sonik became involved in electronic dance culture on account of one very innocent occurrence in his youth. And itâs a sole fault of his brother that he ended taming the decks, mixers and effects night after night. âIt all started when he brought home some studio mixer and Akai sampler,â remembers F.Sonik âJust a few days later I knew I wanted to produce electronic and become a deejay and I was hooked ever since. I started gathering information about the scene, artists, clubs, music and the whole electronic movement. Living on the Slovenian Riviera it was natural to be influenced by Ambasada Gavioli club as I started attending Valentino Kanzyaniâs matinees and performances of leading electronic artists on the regular basis.â

 

It was his friend Alessio who helped him with the first steps: "He was caught by this bug well before me, so he already learned to mix and could thought me a thing or two. I still remember how I use to hang out at his parents house everyday struggling to beat-match the records. And after I started performing he even lent me his records." Shortly after that they teamed up for the live performances. "We've named ourselves Ghettotek. Alessio was mixing the records and I was in charge of putting in some effects. This way I got to perform in most of the hip Slovenian clubs even before my solo career really took off."

 

Thriving on a strong and globally accomplished techno heritage Slovenian electronic scene is still heavily directed by techno. But being influenced by the Global Underground music philosophy F.Sonik dared to go where only a few artists in the region dared before him â he decided he will combine the techno heritage with melodic progressive sounds: "Even Umek was there somewhere, but as he was pure techno deejay back then and I was more into progressive stuff, it were the likes of Sasha, Deep Dish and Steve Lawler that have inspired me the most," admits the young artist.


F.Sonik successfully transferred his unique vision of dance music, built on techno and blended with some emotionally rich proggy landscapes, into his own tunes. As a producer he gained the most attention with the track titled Something New, which he produced in collaboration with his musical guru Tomy DeClerque. âWeâve connected really good in the studio, so it was a really good feeling when Umek supported our first track including it in his Essential Mix even before it was officially released. That really inspired us and we already work on a bunch of new tracks,â announces F.Sonik...F.SONIK

The name of F.Sonik continuously pops up on the wish lists of electronic music aficionados in the region. Launching career with the Ghettotek live-act, later joining SDJF initiative and Flow Management, he already established himself as an unique deejay who is not afraid of such challenges as combining Slovenia's landmark techno heritage with some progressive spices. He already transferred some of this who-dares-wins spirit in his own productions, Something New (ft. Tomy DeClerque) being the most successful so far. This track, which immediately gained support of Umek and was already played on BBC Radio 1, predicts the series of fresh releases in 2008. So you better watch out for this guy!

AleÅ Furlan alias F.Sonik became involved in electronic dance culture on account of one very innocent occurrence in his youth. And itâs a sole fault of his brother that he ended taming the decks, mixers and effects night after night. âIt all started when he brought home some studio mixer and Akai sampler,â remembers F.Sonik âJust a few days later I knew I wanted to produce electronic and become a deejay and I was hooked ever since. I started gathering information about the scene, artists, clubs, music and the whole electronic movement. Living on the Slovenian Riviera it was natural to be influenced by Ambasada Gavioli club as I started attending Valentino Kanzyaniâs matinees and performances of leading electronic artists on the regular basis.â

It was his friend Alessio who helped him with the first steps: "He was caught by this bug well before me, so he already learned to mix and could thought me a thing or two. I still remember how I use to hang out at his parents house everyday struggling to beat-match the records. And after I started performing he even lent me his records." Shortly after that they teamed up for the live performances. "We've named ourselves Ghettotek. Alessio was mixing the records and I was in charge of putting in some effects. This way I got to perform in most of the hip Slovenian clubs even before my solo career really took off."

Thriving on a strong and globally accomplished techno heritage Slovenian electronic scene is still heavily directed by techno. But being influenced by the Global Underground music philosophy F.Sonik dared to go where only a few artists in the region dared before him â he decided he will combine the techno heritage with melodic progressive sounds: "Even Umek was there somewhere, but as he was pure techno deejay back then and I was more into progressive stuff, it were the likes of Sasha, Deep Dish and Steve Lawler that have inspired me the most," admits the young artist.

F.Sonik successfully transferred his unique vision of dance music, built on techno and blended with some emotionally rich proggy landscapes, into his own tunes. As a producer he gained the most attention with the track titled Something New, which he produced in collaboration with his musical guru Tomy DeClerque. âWeâve connected really good in the studio, so it was a really good feeling when Umek supported our first track including it in his Essential Mix even before it was officially released. That really inspired us and we already work on a bunch of new tracks,â announces F.Sonik...

Special Thanks to Marian ,Alex & F.Sonik


Artist management and general contact:

FLOW:MNGMNT
Flow management (Slovenia)

www.flow-management.net

info@flow-management.org

Born in Stockholm, the DJ/producer has spent the last decade working relentlessly to bring his amalgamation of funky house and tribal techno to a global platform. Although Swedish by birth,

Christian spent much of his youth in Frankfurt, Germany,where his father was stationed as a pilot, and this turn fate played an unexpected role in determining his musical tastes.

It was the early eighties and the music at the time was early electro, soul, funk and late disco music. Groups like The SOS Band, Newcleus, funk bands like Cameo and tracks like Fade To Grey by Visage had a huge influence on Christian. Although his older brother and sister would bring home the dj mix tapes from the big clubs, with music from the pre house days. This is what Christian turned on to.

By the time Christian had turned fourteen, he looked old enough to get into the clubs himself and became, by his own admission, "a manic train spotter." Frequenting Sven Vaths Dorian Grey residency, this club had a big effect on Christian. He went to the clubs for the music and to check out the DJ's.
If Dorian Grey was Smiths introduction to the realms of electronic music, then it would be his experiences in another of dance music's capital cities that would help mould and solidify Christians deeply entrenched love for club music.

Moving to New York in 1989, Christian discovered that, running parallel to its high profile house community, the city that never sleeps also had a thriving techno scene. All the early techno clubs had started in New York, with Joey Beltram at The Limelight and soon afterwards Jeff Mills.

After finishing high school in 1992, Christian moved to Washington DC to study international business at university and, in his spare time started DJing. He never dreamt DJing would become his career. Smith nonetheless started playing at big raves in Washington and Baltimore, spinning to audiences of between 500 and 3,000 people. Lets not forget, this was the early nineties, and his choice of music was somewhat different to his trademark funky techno and house fusion, as it was the hard trance and techno days. He was playing tracks on labels like Harthouse, R&S and Music Man.

Unsurprisingly, given the nature of dance music's loosely defined early nineties status, Smiths first record Overdose as Neuromancer, came out on in 1992 on a label called Music Now, only for the imprint to release a follow up record by none other than BTs Embrace The Future. Back then Christian was already making house infused techno, probably less structured and not as well produced as nowadays.

Indeed, Christians earliest DJing experiences also played a definitive role in his future work, as he first met regular collaborator John Selway in 1993. Selway, who was playing the same rave circuit as Christian at this time was also working in New Yorks renowned Satellite Records store, the place where Smith, who was still based in Washington, would order his tunes from. John and Christian connected musically and therefore decided to hook up and make some tracks and the Smith and Selway sound was born.

In 1994, Christian set up the Tronic label, and, despite releasing three well-received records, put the label on hold until three years later, in 1997. Christian put the label on hold, as he was still a full time university student in Washington. By '97 he felt really inspired by DJing and the music that this prompted him to get working seriously with his label TRONIC. However, on completing his studies, Christian started to go to New York more frequently to collaborate with John Selway. Subsequently putting out collaborative EPs on Dave Angels Rotation label and Primate, Smiths own 1997 release, Goldrush the fourth release on Tronic also caused a serious reaction, this was the point everything took off. Tronic became a popular label and Goldrush got licensed all over the place. It was a really hard disco house tune that DJs like Sneak picked up on and it was also the first time a lot of people reacted to one of his releases. DJs like Carl Cox and Dave Angel, people who were my idols in the early days really supported it. It did so well that every month Christian had to press up more copies!

Back in Stockholm, Smith noticed that the demand for his tightly mixed, three decks DJing had increased and was booked to play all over Europe and beyond. In an interesting parallel development to Christians heightened profile, the latter part of the nineties saw Swedish producers like Adam Beyer, Joel Mull and Cari Lekebusch also attain an international following. From 1997 to 1999, the Swedish sound was really hyped. Christian comes from a different background, from a funk and soul background. A point Christian feels strongly about, and is quick to detach himself from any notions of purism. Adamant that he was listening to house before techno, he also points out that, way back in 1994, when he set up Tronic, he encountered some resistance from his distributors because he wanted to release material that was somewhere in between house and techno. The distributors advised to produce/release house or techno as it would sell better, but something in between wasnât going to work," Christian feels that history has proved him right. As much as Christian dislikes the term, Tronic was one of the first tech-house labels, music that house and techno DJs could play; Christian calls his style housey techno!

Despite his newfound success, Christian didn't rest on his laurels, and, for rest of the nineties, he focused on DJing, producing and remixing as much as possible. Releasing more EPs on Tronic, Intec and Primevil, the Swedish DJ says that though one of his releases, Vanguard caught the attention and support of BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong, he had to keep working as hard as ever. The really big crossover records like Move!, on Intec and the releases on labels like Rotation and Intec opened up his work to a lot of people.

While there's no doubt that Christians distinctive work injected a much-needed sense of funk back into techno, he made it accessible to a wider audience. His DJing is of an exceptionally high standard; Smiths willingness to travel to literally every country in the globe has been another determining factor in his ascendance.

Christian very much enjoys Asia and Eastern Europe as his favorite new places to play in. On a recent South East Asia tour, successful dates were achieved in South Korea, Kuala Lumpur and Ministry Of Sound in Bangkok. Japan is a place were Christian has a large following due to the rocking sets at Womb in Tokyo.

While Smiths releases ensured his bookings continued to soar, the Swedish DJ/producer identifies the release of his first major mix CD, Tronic Treatment as another turning point in his career. Weighing in at twenty eight tracks and recorded live in Australia on three decks, the smooth mix moves from funky house through to dubby, rolling tech-house, into pulsating techno. In fact, as things get faster, his selection becomes more varied, with the brooding electro of Umeks Zeta Reticula, the dark bass powered tones of Adam Beyers Remainings and Deetrons A1 before ending with the deep, Detroit stylings of James Ruskins mix of Metier. Itâs one of the most compelling, hand raising, foot stamping interpretations of modern house and techno of recent years, and its no surprise that Christians profile was raised by the mix. His sense of diversity and unwillingness to adhere to one dimension is an ethic Christian believes is inherent in the worlds finest DJs. Christian was most inspired by Carl Cox and Laurent Garnier. Although both DJâs are quite different what Christian saw in Carl was the ability to mix continuously between three turntables, and create that musical fusion.

Special Thanks to Hugo B & Christian Smith!!!!!!

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground Movement

F.SONIK

 

The name of F.Sonik continuously pops up on the wish lists of electronic music aficionados in the region. Launching career with the Ghettotek live-act, later joining SDJF initiative and Flow Management, he already established himself as an unique deejay who is not afraid of such challenges as combining Slovenia's landmark techno heritage with some progressive spices. He already transferred some of this who-dares-wins spirit in his own productions, Something New (ft. Tomy DeClerque) being the most successful so far. This track, which immediately gained support of Umek and was already played on BBC Radio 1, predicts the series of fresh releases in 2008. So you better watch out for this guy!

 

AleÅ Furlan alias F.Sonik became involved in electronic dance culture on account of one very innocent occurrence in his youth. And itâs a sole fault of his brother that he ended taming the decks, mixers and effects night after night. âIt all started when he brought home some studio mixer and Akai sampler,â remembers F.Sonik âJust a few days later I knew I wanted to produce electronic and become a deejay and I was hooked ever since. I started gathering information about the scene, artists, clubs, music and the whole electronic movement. Living on the Slovenian Riviera it was natural to be influenced by Ambasada Gavioli club as I started attending Valentino Kanzyaniâs matinees and performances of leading electronic artists on the regular basis.â

 

It was his friend Alessio who helped him with the first steps: "He was caught by this bug well before me, so he already learned to mix and could thought me a thing or two. I still remember how I use to hang out at his parents house everyday struggling to beat-match the records. And after I started performing he even lent me his records." Shortly after that they teamed up for the live performances. "We've named ourselves Ghettotek. Alessio was mixing the records and I was in charge of putting in some effects. This way I got to perform in most of the hip Slovenian clubs even before my solo career really took off."

 

Thriving on a strong and globally accomplished techno heritage Slovenian electronic scene is still heavily directed by techno. But being influenced by the Global Underground music philosophy F.Sonik dared to go where only a few artists in the region dared before him â he decided he will combine the techno heritage with melodic progressive sounds: "Even Umek was there somewhere, but as he was pure techno deejay back then and I was more into progressive stuff, it were the likes of Sasha, Deep Dish and Steve Lawler that have inspired me the most," admits the young artist.


F.Sonik successfully transferred his unique vision of dance music, built on techno and blended with some emotionally rich proggy landscapes, into his own tunes. As a producer he gained the most attention with the track titled Something New, which he produced in collaboration with his musical guru Tomy DeClerque. âWeâve connected really good in the studio, so it was a really good feeling when Umek supported our first track including it in his Essential Mix even before it was officially released. That really inspired us and we already work on a bunch of new tracks,â announces F.Sonik...F.SONIK

The name of F.Sonik continuously pops up on the wish lists of electronic music aficionados in the region. Launching career with the Ghettotek live-act, later joining SDJF initiative and Flow Management, he already established himself as an unique deejay who is not afraid of such challenges as combining Slovenia's landmark techno heritage with some progressive spices. He already transferred some of this who-dares-wins spirit in his own productions, Something New (ft. Tomy DeClerque) being the most successful so far. This track, which immediately gained support of Umek and was already played on BBC Radio 1, predicts the series of fresh releases in 2008. So you better watch out for this guy!

AleÅ Furlan alias F.Sonik became involved in electronic dance culture on account of one very innocent occurrence in his youth. And itâs a sole fault of his brother that he ended taming the decks, mixers and effects night after night. âIt all started when he brought home some studio mixer and Akai sampler,â remembers F.Sonik âJust a few days later I knew I wanted to produce electronic and become a deejay and I was hooked ever since. I started gathering information about the scene, artists, clubs, music and the whole electronic movement. Living on the Slovenian Riviera it was natural to be influenced by Ambasada Gavioli club as I started attending Valentino Kanzyaniâs matinees and performances of leading electronic artists on the regular basis.â

It was his friend Alessio who helped him with the first steps: "He was caught by this bug well before me, so he already learned to mix and could thought me a thing or two. I still remember how I use to hang out at his parents house everyday struggling to beat-match the records. And after I started performing he even lent me his records." Shortly after that they teamed up for the live performances. "We've named ourselves Ghettotek. Alessio was mixing the records and I was in charge of putting in some effects. This way I got to perform in most of the hip Slovenian clubs even before my solo career really took off."

Thriving on a strong and globally accomplished techno heritage Slovenian electronic scene is still heavily directed by techno. But being influenced by the Global Underground music philosophy F.Sonik dared to go where only a few artists in the region dared before him â he decided he will combine the techno heritage with melodic progressive sounds: "Even Umek was there somewhere, but as he was pure techno deejay back then and I was more into progressive stuff, it were the likes of Sasha, Deep Dish and Steve Lawler that have inspired me the most," admits the young artist.

F.Sonik successfully transferred his unique vision of dance music, built on techno and blended with some emotionally rich proggy landscapes, into his own tunes. As a producer he gained the most attention with the track titled Something New, which he produced in collaboration with his musical guru Tomy DeClerque. âWeâve connected really good in the studio, so it was a really good feeling when Umek supported our first track including it in his Essential Mix even before it was officially released. That really inspired us and we already work on a bunch of new tracks,â announces F.Sonik...

Special Thanks to Marian ,Alex & F.Sonik


Artist management and general contact:

FLOW:MNGMNT
Flow management (Slovenia)

www.flow-management.net

info@flow-management.org

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground Movement

While many people may claim to know Chrisâ sound, with their focus on continually labeling him one thing or another, Chris is equally as focused on his efforts to push back the musical boundaries. It is testament to the man that he continues to develop his sound and musical direction, after all, as the man says himself âI just like to play good underground music, I donât limit myself.â

It is artists such as Chris Fortier who are inextricably linked to the underground dance music scene that are the genuinely pushing the sound forward. Chrisâ determination to continue to push the envelope can be seen in all aspects of his career. Proof of this can be found on his recent triple CD compilation Balance and his recent solo production under the 40oz moniker and his stellar debut artist album As Long As The Moment Exits.

The Balance CD genuinely offers something exciting and underground to the current stale compilation market. Boasting tracks from across the musical spectrum like David Gilmore Girls, Global Communication and Floppy Sounds through to Slam, Matthew Jonson, Rabbit in the Moon and Bent. It is little wonder the CD was name checked for compilation of the year by numerous international press publications.

Under his 40oz production guise Chris has released the several EPs that musically could fit comfortably on labels such as Cocoon, Kompakt or Get Physical. Further remixes of Alexi Delano, Joshua Collins, Lee Burridge, Freaky Chakra and John Selway show Chrisâ genre defying sound at itâs underground best. Taking this a step further in 2007, his debut artist album was released to countless plaudits and impeccable praise. Not satisfied with status quo, look for the boundaries to continue to be pressed and pushed with each coming musical excursion.

With a DJ career spanning 15 plus years, he has continually been a crowd favourite, confirmed by his very first residency at the legendary âAahzâ in Orlando through to more recent residencies at The Cross in London and at Twilo in New York. Since a debut European tour in 1997, Chris has gone on to consistently tour the globe behind numerous singles, remixes and no less than 9 mix albums. You can catch him as easily in Tokyo as in Buenos Aires and all points in between on any given weekend.

To those that know Fortierâs history, they know to expect plenty more to come, for those that are just getting initiated, Welcome!

Special Thanks to Mr Chris Fortier.

www.myspace.com/chrisfortier  

www.faderecords.com

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground Movement

BIO;

A regular in most of the electronic music parties in Rio de Janeiro, her hometown, DJ DRI.K is always surprising with her modern and fashionable style. It's been some years since her first mixes, but only in July 2006 she believed in your talent and turned the hobby into profession and attended a workshop at Scratch DJ Academy in New York/US.
 
In Brazil she has played in several top clubs, such as: Cream Brasil (RJ), Space Ibiza (RJ), Claro Rio Summer PVT (RJ), PrivilÃge Juiz de Fora (MG), The Week (RJ), Fosfobox (RJ), Dama de Ferro (RJ), Club 69 (RJ), Nuth Lounge (RJ), PÃtio Lounge (RJ), Hotel Ouro Verde (RJ), Pub Monte Cristo (NiterÃi/RJ), Pepper's Club (Campos/RJ), Emporium (Friburgo/RJ), Manhattan (Friburgo/RJ), Wall Street (VitÃria/ES), AmnÃsia (Juiz de Fora/MG), Nite Club (MaringÃ/PR), Car Wash Lounge (MaringÃ/PR), Nut Club (SÃo Josà do Rio Preto/SP), Somma Lounge (AnÃpolis/GO), Bielle (Cascavel/PR), VerÃo TIM (RJ), Arena Morro da Urca (RJ), ZOOF (RondonÃpolis/MT), I Love Electro (RJ), Luxury (NiterÃi/RJ), A Festa (HÃpica RJ), E.Motion (Campos/RJ), Fisiofantasy (Friburgo/RJ), Pink Up! (RJ), Working In The House (MaringÃ/PR), Lost Girls (ValenÃa/RJ), Original (Volta Redonda/RJ) e Seven 2nd Edition (RJ). Furthermore, she was the only djane who played at the special programming of Wheel Skol during the 2008 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, where also played Mason (Holland), Eric Entrena (Spain), Tom Craft (Germany) and others.
 
Abroad, played at: We Love Brazil Pool Party during Winter Music Conference 2007 at Carlton Hotel, We Love Brazil Party during Winter Music Conference 2008 at Club Jazid and at the Opening Cocktail of UC Music in Miami Beach, also played at Great Scott in Boston/MA, The Liberty Bar (Philadelphia/PA), Guitar Bar (NJ), Mood Lounge(NJ), Chris Michael's Lounge (NJ), Adega Lounge (NJ), The White Room (Buenos Aires/AR), Kalypso (Pag Island/HR), Exit (Vodice/HR), Crossroad (Malinska/HR) and Magnus (Senj/HR).
 
She has also played with: Deadmau5 (CA),  John Acquaviva (CA), Funkagenda (UK) Alex Gaudino (IT), Laidback Luke (PH), Dusty Kid(IT), The Flash Brothers (IL), Tino Morgado (UK), Thomas Penton (EUA), Anneli (SE), Gui Boratto (BR), Marky (BR), Memà (BR), among others.
 
She had two djsets selected for the "Leggo My Demo", party which brings together some of the best house DJs of Southern Florida to listen to the best djset of the month, selected among DJs from all around the world, at The Rooftop Lounge in Miami Beach. At the Internet, her djsets played at Multishow FM/BR, Push Radio/USA and Beatbox FM/BsAs, besides she had her own show 'Electro Emotion' for several months at Agita Net Radio/SP and played live at TransamÃrica/RJ, Cidade/JF and VitÃria University/ES.
 
One of the great female deejays of the scene in Rio de Janeiro, DRI.K never fails to suprise with eclectic and amazing sets, which include tech house, techno, minimal and electro. By adding beauty and charisma to her wonderful sets, she is capable of setting the mood in any party. When she is in charge, you can always expect lots of fun, filled of sexy and involving grooves.

Web:

www.djdrik.net

www.myspace.com/djdrik

Bookings BR:

paulosilveira@3plus.art.br

Special Thanks to Dj Dri.K

http://www.myspace.com/djdrik

http://www.djdrik.net/
http://www.myspace.com/mariebouret
http://www.myspace.com/sweetbeatsbr

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground Movement

Gabriel Ben is part of the next generation of techno producers/djs. Gabriel has captivated crowds over the years with his dancefloor unique sound and his vibrant energy. Although GB has been involved in the music industry for well over 10 years, its been only the last several which has allowed him to shine through the ranks and earn him the utmost respect from industry heads. GB also teamed up in 2005 with Tacopimp to form the group "Tattoo Detectives". Together they also created the record label "TeggnO" which started in 2007.

Gabriel began his dj career in 1987 without a source of income, so thanks to his brother who dj'ed at the time, Gabriel was able to get his hands on some equipment. The rest is history! Influenced by a local dj at a skating rink, Gabriel visioned himself in the booth one day playing to a crowd and getting people to move their bodies. Gabriel's love for all music styles grew, especially as he grew older and started visiting nightclubs where house music became his staple. Local pioneering DJ's like Timmy Tee, EC LaRock, Joe Callari, Robbie Tronco, Josh Wink and King Britt all influenced Gabriel Ben early on.

Production has also gone hand in hand with DJ'ing. Gabriel Ben began making original productions in 2002. GB's unique blend of funky, house, electronic and techno elements all come together to create some floor pounding productions. Gabriel's first production Mere Thoughts back in 2002 was immediately noticed by industry professionals. The track was charted number 1 on Sonic Foundry's Amateur Producers site for nearly 3 weeks, which was visited by more than a thousand people daily. Also the track was selected runner-up in the DMC-Mixer Magazine, and Roxio's United States DJ search contest. Gabriel Ben has since worked on and developed a number of original productions and remixes, but it wasn't until 2005 when he caught his first big break.

In 2005, Gabriel Ben asked Tacopimp to do some vocals on his track "In Ibiza" which lead to some excellent reviews from innerphaseny.com & dancemusic.about.com. The track also was charted globally by a few fellow techno industry heads. So quickly after that they teamed up to form "Tattoo Detectives. Their first track together as Tattoo Detectives, "ETC." was signed by the legendary Carl Cox for his mix CD "Carl Cox @ Space Ibiza" which was released by Intec Records in July 2006. Carl told Residentadvisor.com "This record is storming" and "Its pumping techno in its fury." Carl also went on to say the track represented the sounds of his legendary Space parties in Ibiza as quoted in the CD.

The follow up single "Il Salto Fuori"got even more support globally and by the likes of Paul Van Dyk & Carl Cox leading the way. The track charted on Cox's Top 10 for November & December 2006. and was picked by Coxy in his Best of 2006 Global Radio Show which aired 12.30.06. The support didn't stop with Cox. Paul Van Dyk has also been a big fan of the track and also been supporting the Gabriel Ben Exclusive Remix in his DJ sets and on his Vonyc Sessions & Frtiz radio shows. PVD used GB's mix in his "Cream Ibiza CD" which came out in June 2008.

The group's single "She Bleeps N' Bloops" got some notable recognition as it made headlines with URB magazine and BEATPORT, becoming a top seller on the internetâs most prominent download music store. "Like a Bitch" also caught on with industry support, and was charted by DJ Lucca. "Dirty Volume" has gained a ton of support, as a regular in Coxy's playlist as well as signed to Adam Sheridan's latest CD compilation on Goodgref. GB's "Days of Groove" track has also gotten some support globally, and to the likings of Technasia. GB's ep "I Love Music" featured the hits "I Love the 80's" & "Something Wicked This Way" which got plays from the likes of Carl Cox, Jon Rundell, amongst others. All the tracks and releases can be found on almost all the internet web stores including Beatport, Juno, Trackitdown, and Dance Records.

The duo have also been captivating crowds with their DJ sets having played all across the US and globally on XM radio, Vonyc Sessions, Afterhours FM in Lima-Peru, Proton Radio and DJ Luccaâs Sound of Acapulco show in Czech Republic which aired New Years Eve in 2007. The duo was also invited by Cox to open for him at PACHA NY back in October 2007 for 4000 people. Now, they can be heard monthly on their Vonyc Show "TeggnO Sessions" airing every 3rd Tuesday. The duo are also frequent guests Afterhours FM aired in Lima, Peru, every couple of months. You can check the schedule to find out all the dates.

This year will see the release of several brand new singles and remixes from GB as well as Tattoo Detectives. Along with a little more international touring in Europe & Ibiza. With support by Carl Cox & Paul Van Dyk amongst many, talent in the studio and on the decks, Gabriel Ben's name and reputation is growing rapidly in 2008 and beyond...

"If you gotta take a drug to hear the music, then you really ain't down wit the shit from day 1 anyway..."

Special Thanks to Gabriel Ben

SAULO FERRARO has as his trademark interact with the audience! He discovered as a producer of events in the decade of 90. The public really was her target. Fond of music, he saw his vocation with the turn tables in 2001, and was quickly improving their technique and ability to make great mixes, together with very good taste and loyalty to the flag House Music. Based on the elements of jazz and rhythm, switching to tech house, and brought with groove, so that the public's soul vibrate with it being comprehensive and exciting with his great charisma.

Soon already begin to be part of CAST, the major clubs RIO scene in electronics. Responsibilities of touching the Fosfobox, producing the project Hours House and resident DJ, Black Box, Club Goa, Waxy, Sense, events etinerantes as MAC-Club and Club Radar, dividing the deck with great artists including the Dj Meme, Roger Lyra, Dj Cube (France), Mauritius Lopes, Marcelinho Cic, Leo January, Jonas Rocha, Flow and Zeo, Joao Paulo, Paula Pedroza and others. Its magnetizante and dancing and September, receives influences of aspects of House Music, where the front of trends.

Today he is part of Conectrends producer, producing first and only fully-music and conceptual and the city of Niteroi-Rj, and as a resident DJ with this new work has succeeded in transforming the electronic scene in the city.

So enjoy and never let the music stop!

Special Thanks to Willian Hunstock and Conectrends Team.

Soon www.conectrends.com

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground Movement.

   As a DJ over the past decade, Brian has never been satisfied
simply blending two tracks together and has long sought to augment his
mixing by incorporating the limitless possibilities provided by
technology. Endless experimentation with both hardware and software
has helped bridge the gap, but as technology continues to grow, so
does Brian's curiosity for using it to open up new possibilities.

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground Movement

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground Movement

Stefano Frisoni Bio;

Stefano from Rimini got into music when he still only 12, by listening to italian dance music and a little bit of house: in the meanwhile it was born the love for making music.

He produces his first production in 1997, by making some dance tracks. In the year 2000 he felt a suddenly upside down, when he first listen to thecno music, thanks to the magic venue in the nearby, The Cocorico' Club, where everything seemed to be different than the other places: it all came to a massive energetic sound!!!!

So in the year 2003 he met my colleague Daniel, a.k.a. CantoDj with whom he started to plan seriously my producer career together. When 2 crazy minds join their forces together, it could only come out a strong and talented project in which his idea and my skills in making music work perfectly together. That's how TEAMTEK was born, a duo project founded by CantoDj and myself.

They year 2007 sees his new collaboration with Francesco Bonora, a close friend of his: They decided to build up a new crew ,the PUNTO G Staff and a new electronic label, which is the ELECTRO G RECORDS Special FRANCESCO BONORA, A.K.A. CHECCO DJ,WAS BORN IN BOLOGNA (ITALY) IN 22/09/1984. HE BEGUN TO MOVE HIS FIRST STEPS INTO THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC WEN HE WAS ONLY 14 YEARS OLD,BUYING HIS FIRST CONSOLLE. AFTER MANY APPEREANCES IN LITTLE GIGS, FINALLY IN 2002, WHEN I WAS ONLY 17 YEARS OLD, THE GREAT CHANCE CAME OUT: HE PLAYS AT THE WELL KNOWN INTERNATIONAL VENUE OF COCORICO' CLUB WITH OTHERS DJ'S.SINCE THEN ÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂTILL 2005 HIS CAREER IS RICH OF SATISFACTIONS,WORKING OFTEN IN MANY CLUBS: HE CONTINUES TO PLAY @ COCORICO'(RICCIONE) DURING THE ONE NIGHT HALLOWEEN EVENT AND IN SOME OTHER FESTIVITIES. MOREOVER IN THESE 3 YEARS HE GAINED THE CHANCE TO PERFORM IN SEVERAL IMPORTANT VENUES, THE LIKE OF THE ECU CLUB OF RIMINI, BAIA IMPERIALE, CONTATTO IN BOLOGNA,BURROCACAO OF FAENZA, THE STREET PARADE OF BOLOGNA,NRG OF CESENATICO AND LINK OF BOLOGNA . 2006 WAS ANOTHER IMPORTANT STEP INTO HIS CAREER BY SPINNING @ THE TUESDAY EVENTS OF ÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂVILLA DELLE ROSEÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂ (VILLA TITILLA) HELD IN SUMMER TIME; BESIDES THAT HE COULD ALSO BE PART OF THE COCORICOÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂ RESIDENT PERFORMER, BY PLAYING MONTHLY IN THE TITILLA SECTION BETWEEN 2006 AND 2007. IN 2007 HE HAD MANY PERFORMANCES WITH THE ÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂPIRICAÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂ CREW AND THE ÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂPUNTO GÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂ CREW WHERE HE IS ALSO CO-ORGANIZER. HIS SETS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A MIXTURE OF DIFFERENT SOUNDS, FROM THE ELECTRO AND EXPERIMENTAL SOUND, UNTIL THE MINIMAL AND THE HARD VIBES OF TECHOUSE AND TECHNO, CROSSING BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT COLOURS OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC. IN 2008 SOME OF HIS PRODUCTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE OUT ON MANY LABELS.. IN FEBRUARY 2008 IN COLLABORATION WITH HIS FRIEND STEFANO FRISONI GAVE TO THE LIGHT HIS DIGITAL MUSIC LABEL "ELECTRO G RECORDS"

Thanks to Francesco Bonora & Stefano Frisoni

Myspace:www.myspace.com/electrogrecordswww.myspace.com/francescobonorawww.myspace.com/djprofteam

Swedish citizen, Christian Smith spent the late 80âs years in Germany soaking up the early house and techno sound of Sven Vath. Now based in Barcelona, he has been championing his funky mix of house and techno for more than a decade, playing across Asia, North & South America, and Europe, plus regular slots at summer festivals like UKâs Creamfields, Hollandâs Dancevalley, Spain's Monegros and Belgiumâs I Love Techno. His music released on a variety of top labels like Renaissance; Josh Winkâs Ovum, Carl Coxâs Intec, Darren Emerson's Underwater, and his very own Tronic, only proves his flexibility in the studio. Similarly on the decks, Christianâs set is a cauldron of chunky grooves with loads of energy, 3 decks and effects. Some of his favorite clubs are: Ageha, Tokyo; Loft, Barcelona; Pacha, Buenos Aires; Arches, Glasgow; and Zouk, Singapore. With a full length Smith & Selway artist album out on Sino in 2007 and massive support from DJ's ranging from Deep Dish to Carl Cox to Richie Hawtin, the future is very certain for Christian to stay on top as one of the leaders in forward thinking dance music.

Special Thanks to Christian Smith!!!!!!

DJ/Producer Eric Kraffman is co-founder of KG Miami Recordings. With the main goal of good music, Eric and Alvaro Garfunk have created an outlet for young and talented producers. They also host the KG Miami Podcast on iTunes.

Eric has traveled the world to experience the energy of the dancefloor.  Feeling vibes in London, Ibiza, Paris, Madrid, Milan, and more, he has come to know what really gets people grooving.  Now based in LA and San Francisco, Kraffman is focusing on his production techniques to bring cutting edge music worldwide. 

Tracklist:

M.U.M.-Miami Underground Movement brought to you by Rod B. and Alvaro Garfunk.

 Roy G

1.  Kabale and Lauhaus - Shaven Monkey (original mix)

2.  Anthony collins â bricolage (original mix)

3.  john spring â skychef (dan curtin rmx

4.  cleâ â nomads (matthias tanzmann rmx)

5.  dâjulz â just so you know (2000 and one rmx)

6.  handycraft â blast (original mix)

7.  plasmik â mindpattern (afriloungeâs deep string mix)

8.  russ gabriel â three fifty one (original mix)

9.  bart skils and anton pieete â handsome (original mix)

10. Lutzenkirchen â paperboy (d-nox & beckers rmx)

11. hideo kobayashi and nagano kitchen â no traffic in nagano (original mix)

12. par grindvik â do us part (len faki rmx)

ESPERIENZE LAVORATIVE

La mia carriera o se cosà si puà chiamare inizia nel 1996, partecipando ad una gara di dj presso l'allora discoteca "imperiale" di Tirrenia, mostrando delle buone capacità e piazzandomi con un buon terzo posto...

Ma l'approdo vero e proprio con il pubblico di un vero locale nel 2000 come resident all'Insomnia di Ponsacco (PI),lavorando con artisti del calibro di Paolo Kighine, Thomas T, Francesco ZappalÃ, fino a Gianrico Leoni, Mario Scalmbrin,Frankie Knuckles, partecipando anche ad una data "Syncopate" con i migliori dj della scena musicale italiana e non e collaborando con il gruppo Factory art a varie serate nel panorama toscano.

L'esperienza Insomnia solo due anni ma serve a dare visibilità al mio nome, nonchà a maturarmi tecnicamente.

Nel 2003 alla corte del Kama Kama di Lido di camaiore con il quale viene fuori anche qualche data in Fortezza da basso (FI) e Liberty a viareggio.

Dal 2005 sono free-lance, ho deciso di cambiare genere musicale,passando dalla techno pura (Insomnia), all'hard house (Kama Kama pià varie collaborazioni), fino alla deep house ed inoltrarmi alla Tech house e downtempo, con maggiori stimoli dal lato musicale e tecnico, ma cambiando il mio pubblico, cercando palcoscenici pià piccoli, ma dove viene apprezzata di pià la mia musica.

Attualmente collaboro con il Frau Marleen di Torre del lago (LU) pià Freelance.

Ghera Roy

In arte. Roy G.

Nato a. Pescia, il 19/01/1979

Residente a. Pescia,

in via ruga degli orlandi, 79

Cel. 340.6559404 â 392.4339476

e-mail. erregicomunicazione@alice.it

web site. www.myspace.com/roy_g_dj

msn contact. erregicomunicazione@hotmail.it

booking contact www.myspace.com/princessmanagement

                           princessmanagement@gmail.com

M.U.M.-Miami Underground Movement brought to you by Rod B. and Alvaro Garfunk. This week M.U.M. brings you Andrea Doria from Ravenna, Italy.

ANDREA DORIA is 33 years old and lives in Ravenna (famous of its Roman mosaics), close to Bologna, in Italy. At the tender age of 8 his father bought him his first analog synth and since then he realized that this sound is going to be part of his DNA. At the age of 16, he began to develop a passion for computers and he became a programmer. At the arrival of the first 8/16bit computer he started earning a living composing soundtracks for videogames, and also for some Italian software companies, simply using the synth processors (SID/Commodore64) and language machine. Since then Andrea's artistic knowledge developed with a powerful influence of some eclectic artists from the seventies like Klaus Schulze, Richard Wahnfried, Chris and Cosey and Edgar Frose. In the 90s he was completely blown away by the house scene and decided that DJing was going to become his career. He was fascinated by the way these DJs alchemists used to mix sounds and cultures at the same time and created such a big interest in the booming Dance scene. In December 2003, Andrea thought that only by having his own record label would help him in being artistically free in his productions,and "Ready 2 Rock Music" was born. A year later, after the huge success of 'Bucci Bag' started to fade away, success reached after a 8 years long collaboration with his friend Dino Lenny, Andrea decided to look into a new direction and find new ways to push his artistic boundaries and took a year off music production and started to get in the field of 3D art visuals, Creative Thinking and Occult Studies. With his new philosophy of life, "NOT ONLY A DJ", Andrea with the AUM brother ANANDA BOSMAN and 432 Hz crew, is researching, promoting and financing the science of sound frequencies and instruments Tuning to reach the perfect alchemical and AUM-harmonic coherent holo-vibe for the human holo-body.

To know more about the Natural Tuning 432 Hz Frequency go to Ananda's website: http://www.akasha.de/~aton/Unidance.html 4

Special Thanks to Princess Management and Dj Andrea Doria

BOOKINGS

Europe: BluFin Records andrea@blu-fin.com

Italy: Princess Management princessmanagement@gmail.com

http://www.myspace.com/andreadoria

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Jay Lumenâ Music is part of his life since his childhood years. He learnt music in a conservatoire for eight years, which provides a good basis to his ambition of making music.

During his schooldays it shown, that he rather turned the compositions of the classical authors to his own style, than he played the original versions of them. Although he learnt to play on a classical instrument â violin â he early recognized that his desire for creative work wasnât satisfied with this instrument. Immediately he got his first computer, he started to make his ideas to be heard. In the meantime he started to get to know the synthetizator in the way of self-education. As he obtained the more developed technologies and softwares, developed himself with them, he got more and more closer to that sounding in which he felt himself familiar.

Nowdays he is the one of fastest developer new generation DJ/Producers. As producer he has many international releases on many famous electronic music labels just like, Global Undergrond, Baroque, Whoop!, Extrema, Curvve, etcâ Also you can find his tracks on more compilations to: GU Mixed2 (Global Underground), Bagrooves: The Black Collection (Seamless / Absolute), Synchronised 2 (Global Underground), Housexy: Summer In The City (Ministry Of Sound) etcâ In his other side he has a vocal house project called âSupaflavaâ what was in the UK Club Chart Top 20 across 6 weeks. The best position of this track âTime In Motionâ was 7th there.

In jun2007 the major label Baroque Records asked Jay to make the next album of Baroque Elements series. After more then 6 months intensive work in february of 2008, Jayâs first double album âBaroque Elements 002â is out in the online and offline shops to. You can find the point where the DJ and producer meets when you listen BE002, couse Itâs a mixed artist album. Also there is a DJ friendly (unmixed ) version on the second CD. The first feedbacks are really good whereas the promotional version of the album started at 11th place on the British Plastic Music Chart, leaves behind such big names as: âThe Orbâ or âMartin Solveigâ. Also theâElements Taster EPâ vinyl with 2 tracks of BE002 is in the top sellers on juno permanently.

As DJ he made his first party in the basic school when he was 14 years old only. In the beginning he played his favourite tracks from vinyl, but later, following the technical development, he changed the vinyl to using CDs. He builds his sets from the musical basis of house, tech-house, and progressive house. His sounding is featured by dynamic, pulsating grooves as you can hear it also in his compositions and in his sets to.
In these times Jay Lumen plays around the world â just like at last times in Austria, Serbia, Poland,  Egypt, India, England, etcâ

Special Thanks to Jay Lumen

www.myspace.com/jaylumen

Booking info:

Agent: Dina Fox
e-mail: tilthdjs@gmail.com

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground Movement

Playlist:

1-Delon and Dalcan feat Oxia - 248km
2-TopCats - Esmeralda (Phunklarique Remix)
3-Rekorder - Rekorder 4.2
4-Kaliber feat Elodie - Is This For Love (Paolo Bolognesi Remix)
5-Alex Di Stefano - Magnolia
6-Alex D'Elia - Biancaluna
7-Teamtek - Taurus (Promo)
8-Lucio Aquilina - Disco Bus (Roland M. Dill Remix)
9-Marascia & Dusty Kid - Attre (Original mix)

Stefano from Rimini got into music when he still only 12, by listening to italian dance music and a little bit of house: in the meanwhile it was born the love for making music.

He produces his first production in 1997, by making some dance tracks. In the year 2000 he felt a suddenly upside down, when he first listen to thecno music, thanks to the magic venue in the nearby, The Cocorico' Club, where everything seemed to be different than the other places: it all came to a massive energetic sound!!!!

So in the year 2003 he met my colleague Daniel, a.k.a. CantoDj with whom he started to plan seriously my producer career together. When 2 crazy minds join their forces together, it could only come out a strong and talented project in which his idea and my skills in making music work perfectly together. That's how TEAMTEK was born, a duo project founded by CantoDj and myself.

They year 2007 sees his new collaboration with Francesco Bonora, a close friend of his: They decided to build up a new crew ,the PUNTO G Staff and a new electronic label, which is the ELECTRO G RECORDS (www.myspace.com/electrogrecords).

....and They're still keeping up with it!!!

Special Tahnks to Stefano Frisoni

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground Movement

Playlist:

1. CHRIS BARRATT - Wistlechimes
2. ZERO ABSENCE - I found a Star (Freakteaser rmx)
3. TOMMY DE CLERQUE - I don't know
4. NAGANO KITCHEN - Asama (West)
5. JONA - Manta
6. IDO OPHIR - Schorkel (Fiord rmx)
7. NAMITO - City of gods
8. FUNKAGENDA - What the fuck
9. LUTZENKIRCHEN - Paperboy (D-Nox rmx)
10.MARK MENDES - Hubert is cool
11.PAOLO MOJO - Home
12.CHRISTIAN SOL & PISTOLPUMA - Out your mind (GC Black rmx)

Music was my first loveâand still I am in love!
If you ask him, what is most important in his lifeâhe will answer to you: The Beat, The Drum, The BasslineâThe Rythm Of The Heart: HOUSE MUSIC!!
As long as he can remember he loved musicâthe Hard Rock of 70's, the New Romantic Style of the 80's, the Beat of the 90'sâin all this years of spinning around he never lost his feeling, always looking for the next evolution step. The reason is maybe that he lived most of his life as a Globetrotter, born in Vienna, growen up in Germany, for short periods he lived in Switzerland, Avstrija, Spain, Croatia. He also loved to check out the Clubs in Europe as an Partyanimal.

He's music career started in 1987 in a small discoteque in Dubrovnik/Croatia, where he played the comercial records for the first time. In 1991 his journey took him to back to Germany (Augsburg), where he was quickly noticed and regulary hired to play the music in numerous Clubs and Festivals, also in 1993, on one sunday morning, he invited some people to one Club in Augsburg, to continue one party, the After Party was born! For years was this club in one basement almost every sunday morning, the last exit for partypeople! In 1994 he played for the first time in front of 3000 people at the WOODSTOCK Revival Festival in Ausburg/Halle 6, spinning records of that time. One year later he opened together with a friend he's first club called XTC in Augsburg. In the year 2000 he returned home to Slovenia.
After his arrival, he continued his comercial path as DJ and owner of KRA-KRA ale-house (bar), until he become a leaseholder of the Sing-Sing Club where he finally discovered his love for Electric Music in 2002.

Two years later he started to organize again After Partys in Ljubljana and introduced himself for the first time to the larger audience. At the After Party of SINDUSTRY 2004, which he organized himself he animated the audience together with DJ UMEK and DJ ALEKSIJ.

In a very short period of time he started to play in Slovenian clubs as DJ, while organizing at the same time some of the significant After Partys as: SINDUSTRY 2004, MEET ME AFTER 2005, VALENTINO KANZYANI, DESYEN MASIELLO, DEEP DISH and similar. On his After Party's he hosted names like: Sharam (Deep Dish), Steve Porter, Frederik (Pako&Frederik), Funk D'Void, Sonique, Toni Rios, Umek, Valentino Kanzyani, David Penn, Marko Nastic, Hernan Cattaneo...

Till today he allready played in all the important clubs and Afters in Slovenia (D.Morales After-Club Lipa, 24 h New Year Afterhour Maraton, Ambasada Gavioli, Fun Factory, Lipa, Jukebox, Stuk Maribor, Trust, Yucatan, Impulz, Escapeâ) and also a lot of important gigs all over the world: MIAMI WMC 2008, LONDON, ITALY, SPAIN, IBIZA, AUSTRIA ,TURKEY and CROATIA (Nightshift Summer Edition-Bale, Beach Club Punta, Radio Krk, Club Papaya (Pag), Summer Closing Festival (Kostrenica), ...). Also he played on some magnificant Festivals like: DISCONAUTICA, WOODSHOCK, PAPAYA MOTOMUSIC SUMMERFESTIVAL...

He played together with well known names in music as: Eelke Klejin, Bob Sinclar, Hernan Cattaneo, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steva Angello, Roman Flugel, Rui Da Silva, Chris Lake, Shapeshifters, The Freemasons, Toni Garcia, Mar-T, Junior Jack, Umek, Valentino Kanzyani, Pako & Frederik, Darren Emerson, Steve Porter, Joe Mama, Aleksij, Eddy F., Davide Manali, Paolo Barbato, Crazy Lemon, MYNC Project, DEF E., Seamus Haji, Sonique, Roby Sartarelli, Miss Jools, Paulette, James Talk, Kiko Navarro, Mark Knight, Steve Porter, Chus, David Penn, Lexicon Avenue, Toni Rios, Sonique, Justin Drake, Silicone Soul, Funk D' Void, Marshall Jefferson, Marko Nastic,â)

At the moment he is the Promotor & Resident DJ of the biggest Club ÂFACTORYÂ in Ljubljana, the capitol of Slovenia and he is working in the studio on his production with ZERO ABSENCE and a new project called: THE BAWANI PROJECT.

With almost 40 years of age and with 20 years of spinning and playing across Europeâ.he's not going to stop, as long the people will dance to his music!

Keep on groovin'!
Producer, DJ, Musician/Composer, and vocalâ Tomy Declerque, Jackiedj, KayKay and Bawani. Four totally different spirits, it turned out, are stronger connected that it would seem at first sight. Diversity is not only good but its sometimes necessary and indispensable. That was the first lession members of Zero Absence and the Bawani Project won. Four people with different backgrounds, life styles and knowledge joined their forces, not only experiences but energy, expectation, wishes, goals, love for music and huge amount of time. First the Zero Absence was born, than the Bawani Project layed eyes on light of the world. Their first release shows they fell for new, fresh electro vibes. I Found a Star was born. The first creation of Z.A. feat Bawani project was more or less very unexpected success. In a week it occured on top 100 Chart on one of central Slovenian radio stations. It started on 33.th place and in only few weeks it rose to the 1. place where it is in the moment (jan 08) of creating first Biography of this artistic group. Critics were fabulous, response of audience enviable. The group performed life for the first time on Amnesia World Tour in leading Club in Ljubljana â Factory, back to back with some greatest artists as Mar T, Micah. Micah having world tour with Mar T honoured them with performing live with them. People loved it. Another success was presentation of I Found a Star on american portal ourstage.com where they reached 1st place among more than 400 entries and made it to quarter â finals. After first live performance I Found a Star was performed numerously in Slovenia, Croatia, Spain and Italy.

A slightly new bit and vibes that carries their first-born is captured in second creation called ÂDonËtÂ.
The biggest sucess for Zero Absence, not only for Jackiedj himself, was to present the track at 6 gigs during the WMC 2008 in Miami.
Forthcoming release at BEHOLD RECORDINGS:

ARTIST: Zero Absence ft Bawani Project
TRACK: "I Found A Star"
REMIXER: 2-Xclusive
Freekteaser
Pako & Frederik
Troy Hall
David Kassi
Nonion Breed
Alex Seda
Liluca
LABEL: Behold Recordings

Special Thanks To JackieDj

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground Movement

He was born on the 6th of January 1980 in Budapest, then he moved to the countryside with his family at the age of ten. His fatherâs love of music also infected him in his early years. During the primary school years he learnt playing on synthesizer. Then in the age of 15 he got his first computer, but in the beginning he only played onto that, but later he discovered the other possibilities of the computer. In the years about 1996/1997 between the walls of the legendary discotheque FlÃrt, he got to know the music which was embedded his memory forever (Quench-Dreams). He wrote his first musics in the way of Fast Tracker, which wasnât an acceptable quality at the time. Spending a lot of years with playing music and working hard, his work slowly but surely bore its fruit. By the time he felt himself to be ready to show his works to other people, 5 years has passed. In 2000 he wrote the song âAcross the saharaâ, wich has also played by Mo Shic and later has been released by Sauna Recordings. Getting enthusiastic on this success he sent more and more tracks to the Israelian artist, therefore in december 2001 Mo Shic asked him to make an exclusive music, what Mo Shic announced on his cd âDJ Mag World Series â Mixed by Mo Shicâ in England.

After this publishments, several positive feedbacks, the love and appreciation of the people made him to go further on this way. He made a remix to the Hungarian CHI Recordings, and a common music with Andro, which got the title âShe is my destinyâ and became the last track of the cd âProgressive Sounds of Budapest â Mixed by KÃhl & Monkzâ. Later he worked together with Andro, which became the track âLiquid State & Solid Stateâ and announced by the Italian Screen Recordings. In 2005 three of his own bakelites came out the titles of âAlternaâ, âFieldsâ, and âCircularâ. In the meantime he appeared on several compilation albums such as âSog Filesâ, âInceptionâ, âBudapest Parade 2003â, âBudapest Parade 2004â and on mix albums of some world famous djs like: Hernan Cattaneo, Andrew K, DJ 19 and Tomas Haverlik.

He has started his dj career in 2003. During his only one and a half year-long career he already has played in whole Hungary. He has played many times on abroad in the Emirates, Lebanon, Egypt, Turkey, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, and they invite Snake back time to time. In 2005 at the voting of the Partycom Evote, âSnake Sedrick & Khans â Circularâ won the âtrack of the yearâ title. In the meantime he was continuously making new tracks and remixes, and with his Slovakian friend, Peter, they established the Tilth Music digital label, where he plays an important role as A&R. For the ask of the American Proton Radio, Andro, Yvel & Tristan and Snake Sedrick has started their monthly 4 hour-show, which got the title Indigo.

Between 2005 and 2007 he worked for Tilth Music mostly, and he released 22 tracks on it. The Tilth DJâs agency started in 2007 september and Snake is one of the artist in it beside Jay Lumen, Add 2 Basket & Belocca.

Special thanks to Mr  Sedrick

International Bookings

Swedish citizen, Christian Smith spent the late 80âs years in Germany soaking up the early house and techno sound of Sven Vath. Now based in Barcelona, he has been championing his funky mix of house and techno for more than a decade, playing across Asia, North & South America, and Europe, plus regular slots at summer festivals like UKâs Creamfields, Hollandâs Dancevalley, Spain's Monegros and Belgiumâs I Love Techno. His music released on a variety of top labels like Renaissance; Josh Winkâs Ovum, Carl Coxâs Intec, Darren Emerson's Underwater, and his very own Tronic, only proves his flexibility in the studio. Similarly on the decks, Christianâs set is a cauldron of chunky grooves with loads of energy, 3 decks and effects. Some of his favorite clubs are: Ageha, Tokyo; Loft, Barcelona; Pacha, Buenos Aires; Arches, Glasgow; and Zouk, Singapore. With a full length Smith & Selway artist album out on Sino in 2007 and massive support from DJ's ranging from Deep Dish to Carl Cox to Richie Hawtin, the future is very certain for Christian to stay on top as one of the leaders in forward thinking dance music.

Special Thanks to Christian Smith!!!!!!

www.djchristiansmith.com

www.myspace.com/christiansmithdj

For Bookings Contact: ---------Phuong @ Technorient : phuong@technorient.com (Europe, Asia)--------- Alex Chaykin @ Am Only: alex@amonly.com (USA, Canada, Central America_--------- Martin Gontad & Cruz Pereyra @ Surface Bookings: Cruz@surfacebookings.com (South America excluding Brazil) --------------Paulo Silveira and Luis Eurico @ 3Plus: paulosilveira@3plus.art.br (Brasil)

For more info. visit ;

http://www.myspace.com/mummiami

TECH HOUSE, ELECTRO & TECHNO

A regular in most of the electronic music parties in Rio de Janeiro, her hometown, DJ DRI.K is always surprising with her modern and fashionable style. In July of 2006, she attended a workshop at Scratch DJ Academy, in New York. Only a few months later, she played at the first âWe Love Brazilâ? party during the Winter Music Conference 2007 and at The White Room in Palermo Hollywood, Buenos Aires/Argentina. In 2007, she came back to the US for her first official tour and she returned this year for playing at few parties during the Winter Music Conference 2008 and then she goes to New York and Boston, where will be playing with Gui Boratto, the most important brazilian producer of techno, at the Great Scott.

In Rio, she has played in every top club such as The Week, Foxfobox, Dama de Ferro, 69, Nuth, D.Club, Patio Lounge and also at other events like TIM Summer Copacabana Beach and Arena Morro da Urca. She was the only woman playing at Skol Wheel during the Carnival 2008 in Rio de Janeiro sharing the booth with Mason (Holland), Eric Entrena (Spain) and Tomcraft (Germany). She played at Adidas and Diesel Store cocktails and also played in several clubs all over Brazil. Had two of her mixed sets selected to play at the party âLeggo My Demoâ? (a monthly event that it congregates some of best house deejays from the south of the Florida to hear the best set of the month, chosen between deejays from all over the world) at The Rooftop Lounge, in Miami Beach. Dri.K also had her own online radio show, the Electro Emotion at Agita Net FM.

One of the great feminine promises of the scene in Rio de Janeiro, DRI.K currently integrates casting of the Titattium in Portugal, UC Bookings in the United States and AgÃncia Play, one of the biggest deejays agencies of Brazil. Dri.K never fails to suprise with eclectic and amazing sets, which include tech and electro house. By adding beauty and charisma to her wonderful sets, she is capable of setting the mood in any party. When Dri.K is in charge, you can always expect lots of fun, filled of sexy and involving grooves.

Special Thanks to UC Bookings

BOOKINGS

AGÃNCIA PLAY | (47) 3361.4888

denisejung@agenciaplay.com

EUA > UC

bookings@ucmusicgroup.com

PORTUGAL > TITANNIUM

info@titannium.com

1   Sascha Funke  Mango (Bpitch Control)
2   Basic Soul Unit  Tunnels, Sebo K & Metro Remix (Mule)
3   Glimpse & Tolfrey Misunderstood Edit (5 Easy Pieces)
4   Justus KÃhncke  Yacht (Kompakt)
5   Rozzo  I Wish I was A Black Cat (Trackdown)
6   Holger Zilske & Dave DK Â Detox (Dialect Battle)
7   Martin Landsky  Cold Eyes Version 2 (Pokerflat)
8   Sascha Funke  Double Checked (Bpitch Control)
9   Marc Ashken  Root Rot, Shonky Dub Mix (Leftroom Limited)
10 Fanclub Feat. Preocoop  Maskcatcher, Holger Zilske & Dave DK Remix
(Baalsaal)

My URL: myspace.com/mummiamiundergroundmovement

Tracklist:

1-Audiofly x-Below the surface
2-Rekleiner - Dos caminos
3-Guy Pary -Night shift
4-Audiofly x- Blink
5-Steve Lawer - Courses for horses
6-Dave Shokh and Pele -Thumbs(Simon Baker remix)
7-Jona&Nutonproject-Ashes&Dust
8-Piemont-Carbonat
9-Dandi e Ugo -Blumera
10-Simon Flower - Shinjuku skyline(Luna city express remix)
Guy Pary:
http://www.myspace.com/oneguymusic
Special Thanks to Kg House Miamihttp://www.myspace.com/kghousemiami

This week M.U.M. brings you the sound of DJ Roger Lyra From Brazil.

TRACKLIST:

1. LUSTRAL - WHEN MY SATELITE FALLS DOWN (TERRY BONES DUB MIX)
2. GIANLUCA MOTTA ft. MOLLY - NOT ALONE (DEADMAU 5 REMIX)
3. MARKUS SCHULZ ft DEPARTURE - CAUSE YOU KNOW (WIPPENBERG MIX)
4. ARMIN VAN BUUREN ft SUSANA - IF YOU SHOULD GO (INPETTO MIX)
5. SANTIAGO NINO - COPACABANA
6. ERNESTO vs BASTIAN - THRILL (REFLECTING IVERSITY MIX)
7. ALLURE ft JULLIE THOMPSON - SOMEWHERE INSIDE (ANDY DUGUID MIX)
8. SIGNALRUNNERS - ELETRIC SHEEP
9. ANTON SONIN & AMX - UNDONE (RANK 1 MIX)
10. TIESTO ft JES - EVEYTHING (COSMIC GATE MIX)
11. JAN JOHNSTON - LET THE WORLD FALL APART (AROUND ME)
12. RANK 1 vs JOHAN MILLER - AND THEN (ORIGINAL MIX)

The start in the end of 80âs was in playground parties, when the tapes recorded from
the radio and a few records bought by his mother opened the gates of a culture that
was only beginning. Always ahead of his time, Roger is one of the most popular and
respected DJâs in Brazil and the most prestigious DJs in Brazil. The aggressive style is
the trademark of his DJ set with heavy energy sounds, perfect mix that can hypnotize
the crown and a outsdanding carisma.  
 
The full-energy as a performer is real strong in every act of his DJ Set. It is really
thrilling to see him performing live and itâs impossible to be indifferent to him, even
those who do not like his kind of music can get very impressed by his skills with such a
outstanding performance full of technique and emotion. Everything a DJ can do with
deckâs and a mixer itâs just fun for him. His sound is a long trip into a evolution mix
with a unique mix of Trance & progressive, but make no mistake to underestimate his
taste for music and donât get surprised to listen a bite of techno or Electro during his
set. This man is not afraid of new sounds. His talent as a awesome turntableist is an
extra tocuh and the crowd follows him with every mix, scratch or back-spin. 
In his home country, he is a icon to a hole generation and every week, he reaches
more than 200.000 listeners at his DJ Show at Radio Jovem Pan Fm, the bigest
satellite radio station in brazil. On 2005 he won the as âBest DJâ? on the annual
ceremony of the DJ Sound Magazine Awards, the most importat in Latin America and
his performance in big festivals like SKOL BEATS and CREAMFIELDS side to side with
names like Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, Armin Van Buure, Ferry Corsten, Marco V and many
more worldwide top artists. 
 
All this conection to music also moved him to world of studios, where the DJ can finally
create his own style and sounds. In 1998 he created his digital alter-ego named
BADBLOCK and started to put in the mix his ideas... After a good time of work the
results started to came up and some of these tracks were included in top seling
compilations in the brazillian market. In 2007 he is back to the studios once again and
his new tracks must be avaiable very soon. 
 
His outstanding talent was exposed to the world after his performance for 200.000
people during the Rio Parade in june of 2003, the biggest international parade in Latin-
america. In December of the same year, he also produced and played at the first dutch
event in brazil: Kremlin World Tour was a huge success with more than 5.000 party
people and he shared the deckâs with the dutch DJâs Don Diablo and Astrid. The next
step in career was to move outside his home country borders, and so he did. During a
his first international tour he reached Europe with huge success on his gigâs in some of
the coolest clubâs and events. 
 
The music business is also in his target. The DJ feeling put him in the spot in one of
the biggest companies on the music business: Sony Music. In 2004 he started his own
company, so NRG Music & Management made it Ì?s first steps. Recently, he just signed
a deal with Maxpop Music to release a series of new products together with Armada
Music, Armin Van Buuren Ì?s own label and on of the biggest dance labels in the world.
Always conected with the DJ Culture, Roger was invited by DJ Sound Magazine
(www.djsound.com.br) to be a correspondent in Rio de Janeiro and also found some
time to colaborate in one of the most popular websites in brazil (www.riofesta.com.br)
where he makes some music and event reviews, putting on the net his point of view of
the market. 
 
The end of this story is far away from the end, and a new chapter is writen every
night, after every scratch, every mix... Itâs time to move forward and break the
brazillian borders and show the world whow long can he go.

Special thanks to Roger Lyra!!!
 
Website: www.rogerlyra.com.br or www.myspace.com/rogerlyra 
 
Contacts & Booking
 
 
Rua Gomes de Carvalho, 1266 Conjunto 33
Vila Olimpia CEP 04547-005
Sao Paulo, SP - Brasil
Tel/Fax: 00 55 11 3044 6603 / 00 55 11 3045 2197
Web: www.3plus.art.br 
E-mail: neg@3plus.com.br
 

My URL: myspace.com/mummiamiundergroundmovement

www.dj-tim.info
www.ruggedbookings.de
www.myspace.com/djtimgreece
www.myspace.com/refrazedmusic (a&r manager)

My URL: myspace.com/mummiamiundergroundmovement

He has remixed pop stars, produced great tracks and performed around the globe. He is known as 'The people's DJ' and one of the fastest beatmatchers live on decks amongst Canadians. A character that is an electronic music kitchen sink that has become a trailblazing influence on the floors, the streets, in people's cars and homes. His live shows are simply dazzling. The DJ known only as Jelo is a leader in North America's electronic music movement and an innovator and ambassador to all things hard and funky in Canada. Since his days supplying the heartbeat of Toronto's dancefloors in Eastern Bloc records to the most obscure clubs in the cozy corners of his Country one thing has become obvious - Experiencing these awe-inspired and interactive sets, regarded legendary by many, is what makes the Jelo experience different than that found with the average DJ.

His straightforward 'take the bull by the horns' approach towards music and performing has kept Jelo amongst the top echelons of DJs in Canada. His style of presentation is unique and bridges the gap between audience and performer. Jelo becomes one with the audience and uses his uncanny abilities to read a floor, any floor, regardless of where he is. The young DJ brought about this awareness of 'new' music that is often refered to as 'banging house, electro, electro house and techno' to be a fashionable asset. Canada had no clue what hit them ! He was the first DJ in the Toronto clubs to usher in Speed Garage, Hard House, Nu Skool sounds and never sticking to one genre. He was constantly mashing things up. An innovator of moving sounds, even Eye Magazine awarded him the prestigious "most innovative DJ" award in their yearly DJ pools. Incorporating the spiciest elements of house, techno, breaks and rock blended with wild mixing abilities gives this DJ the distinction of all-around artist, entertainer, and performer. No stranger to travel he has dazzled thousands in Greece, England, Dubai, Taiwan, Coast to Coast in the USA and every major urban centre in his home country of Canada. There is not one venue that can resist Jelo, big or small, at anytime, anywhere.

Always maintaining the underground cool and respect of his peers Jelo refuses to compromise his musical principles. He exudes the authenticity of someone truly involved in a rhythmical love affair with music. The knowledge of artists and record labels is surpassed only by his natural drive to spread the joy these sounds has brought him. Always learning and always improving, the future for Jelo is guided by an awesome natural intensity, an astonishing musical dedication and a drive to change the world- one beat at a time.

Michal Ho - Take Away (Original Mix)  (Tuning Spork)

Elektrochemie - Get Yourself (Original Mix) (Get Physical Music)

Son Of Raw - A Black Man In Space - (Original Mix) (Objektivity)

Wollion Harada - Rushhour (Original Mix)  (Blun Fin)

Agaric - Goose Step (Original Mix) (Raum...Musik)

Pryda - Europa (Original Mix)  (Pryda Recordings)

Cost,Doray - Apocalypse (Sebastien Leger Mix) (Serial Records)

Sasha â Who Killed Sparky (Original Mix ) (emFire)

Tiger Stripes â Mad At Me (Original Mix) (Get Physical Music)

Marc O Toll & Criss Source â Showtime (Original Mix) (X.L.R.8.R.)

Underworld - Beautiful Burnout (Mark Knight Remix) (Different)

BIO-Portuguese

Aos 21 anos jà à um dos maiores e mais carismÃticos nomes da cena house nacional. ComeÃou a tocar com apenas 13 e foi acumulando experiÃncias em grandes festas e clubs atà chegar ao seu set atual, que combina o melhor do ââdeep,techouse, technoââ  na linha de ââ120 a 126ââ BPM.

   Sempre tocando para um pÃblico refinado e com bom gosto formou um estilo original e altamente agradÃvel, que incorpora as maiores novidades do estilo e grooves inspiradÃssimos que conduzem a pista a uma verdadeira âodissÃia danÃanteâ?. 

Ricardo à hoje uma das maiores promessas do paÃs. AlÃm de demonstrar tÃcnica apurada e extremo bom gosto à jovem e pesquisador incansÃvel de lanÃamentos e novas tendÃncias. Atualmente à residente nos principais clubs da cena centro-oeste como: Somma Lounge,Fiction Club e House Garden,e tem trabalhado em suas prÃpria produÃÃes que vÃo ser lanÃadas em breve.

Ricardo Tatoo juntamente com Gustavo Carmona formam o Ã?udio Arq. ,que acaba de ganhar no fim de 2007 o concurso ââ 1 DUB MUISC PRODUCTION CONTESTââ,os produtores levaram o premio de melhor produÃÃo categoria techno com a faixa ââLight Swingââ. www.dubmusic.com.br/concurso

JÃ tocou ao lado de grandes nomes da cena mundial,alguns como:

Internacionais:

FlowJob, Perfect Stranger , Felipe Straub,Paul Thomas , Infected Mushroom, Tocadisco,Redanka,Astrix, Frederico Epis, Kane Bligh, Thomas Penton, True to Nature, XÃrox e Illumination, Marcos Paz, Rinkadink, Dimitri Nakov, Kore,Gaz James,Jerome Isma-ae entre outros...

Nacionais:

Patife, Tati, PedrÃo, Ekantra, Pedro Turra, Ali3nato, Mora, Edu Brussi, Ale Reis, Ferris, Julio Torres, Fabricio Psicodelic,Mario Fischetti, Buga, Komka, Mary Zander,  Renato Cohen, Junior C, Anderson Soares, Leozinho,Gabo, Gu, Ingrid, Paulinho Bogosian,Rica Amaral, Caramaschi,AmnÃsia, Burn in Noise,Crossover, Rafael Abiramia,Xama,Baphomet,Spavieri,Click Box,,Mex,Marky ,Andrà Pulse,Renato Ratier,Hopper,Rodrigo Paciornick,Aninha,Rodrigo Carreira (Oxyd),JoÃo Lee,San Schwartz,Propulse,Hans,FabrÃcio PeÃanha entre outros... 

ResidÃncias:

www.clubfiction.com.br

www.housegarden.net

www.sommalounge.com.br

Radio:

www.interativafm.net

Special Thanks to Ricardo Tatoo

My URL: myspace.com/mummiamiundergroundmovement

James Talk - @ M.U.M-January 2008 - DJ Mix

Track listing

1. Nivek Tsoy - Time & Space (Dessous)
2. Vector Lovers - Lateshift (Simple)
3. James Preistley & Dan Berkson - The Source (Martin Landsky Remix) (Simple)
4. Kemistry - City Slang (NRK)
5. Kos - Karalis (Daniel Dubb MIx) (Saved)
6. Jamie Anderson Feat Marlek Alexander - Sunlight (Instrumental Edit) (Om)
7. Valentino Kanzyani & Marko Nastic - Unexpected Cure (WOW)
8. Corrugated Tunnel - One Night In Barcelona (Chymera Remix) (Elevation)
9. DJ Sodeyama - Metascale (Zenit)
10. Kruko - No Hate Allowed (Marko Nastic Remix) (Traffica)
11. Steve Bug - Cru Sauvage (Poker Flat)
12. Scope - Hypnotize Me (Osamu M & Satoshi Fumi Remix) (Outerspace Records)

Aged only 25 James Talk is already one very busy lad. Hailing from the murkiest waters of Southampton, James has already achieved a tremendous amount at such a young age and it seems like things aren't slowing down either. Be it through his DJing or productions, causing mayhem on the world's finest dancefloors with the very best in funky tech and acid house is his specialist subject and it takes no mastermind to realize that Talk is the name and very much the answer.

Rewind ten years and James' addiction to this stuff we call house was already in its infancy. Allured by the acid basslines piercing their way through the sky every Saturday night from nearby fields and warehouses, James soon discovered that his attention was being drawn away from his eight times table and towards the likes of Prodigy and Underworld.

James' fascination rapidly reached new levels when at the age of 14 he purchased his first set of decks, followed soon after by his first DJ gig in a youth club in his home town. With many gigs at student nights soon to follow, these early steps paved the way for James to nurture his unique sound and gain a greater understanding of how to move a crowd.

Fast forward to the new millennium and James decided to try his hand at production with almost immediate success. His first track 'Eggs Are Cute' was signed by Nu-Republic Records, receiving major support from the planets leading DJs including James Zabiela and Sasha. Tracks packed with similar acid riffs and killer b-lines were soon to follow with three of them being instantly signed to Saved Records, following a chance meeting with label boss Nic Fanciulli. The first 'Love That Acid', reached no 10 in the UK Buzz Charts, whilst the other two 'House Rhythm' and 'Get Down', both received critical acclaim from all sides of the dance music press, with the latter appearing on Nic's Renaissance mix compilation. Further praise was given to James in a major interview when Fanciulli uttered just three words when asked who the next big thing in dance music was; "James Talk ' Amazing."

James has continued to work alongside individuals who have helped him advance musically by completing reworks for the likes of Buick Project, Audio Magnetics and Danny Howells, whilst a three track EP, under his Ri-Tek alias, has been signed to Phil Docherty's Pravo Recordings and gained support from the likes of John Digweed, Steve Lawler and King Unique. Recently James has been working with none other than Pete Tong in the studio, with the duo recently completing a remix of Wally Lopez for Pacha Records.

Such productions have also resulted in James' DJ diary fill up rapidly, only furthered by a superb guest mix on John Digweed's Kiss 100 show in February 2005. He has now played all over the UK and beyond alongside luminaries such as Nic Fanciulli, Lee Burridge, James Zabiela and Desyn Masiello and looks forward to upcoming gigs at Godskitchen, Renaissance, Fandango at Turnmills and New Years Eve for High Tide. James will finalise what has been a fantastic year by mixing the next CD in the Thinking Out Loud series, due for release at the end of 2005.

Special Thanks to Mr Talk =)

My URL: myspace.com/mummiamiundergroundmovement

He has remixed pop stars, produced great tracks and performed around the globe. He is known as 'The people's DJ' and one of the fastest beatmatchers live on decks amongst Canadians. A character that is an electronic music kitchen sink that has become a trailblazing influence on the floors, the streets, in people's cars and homes. His live shows are simply dazzling. The DJ known only as Jelo is a leader in North America's electronic music movement and an innovator and ambassador to all things hard and funky in Canada. Since his days supplying the heartbeat of Toronto's dancefloors in Eastern Bloc records to the most obscure clubs in the cozy corners of his Country one thing has become obvious - Experiencing these awe-inspired and interactive sets, regarded legendary by many, is what makes the Jelo experience different than that found with the average DJ.

His straightforward 'take the bull by the horns' approach towards music and performing has kept Jelo amongst the top echelons of DJs in Canada. His style of presentation is unique and bridges the gap between audience and performer. Jelo becomes one with the audience and uses his uncanny abilities to read a floor, any floor, regardless of where he is. The young DJ brought about this awareness of 'new' music that is often refered to as 'banging house, electro, electro house and techno' to be a fashionable asset. Canada had no clue what hit them ! He was the first DJ in the Toronto clubs to usher in Speed Garage, Hard House, Nu Skool sounds and never sticking to one genre. He was constantly mashing things up. An innovator of moving sounds, even Eye Magazine awarded him the prestigious "most innovative DJ" award in their yearly DJ pools. Incorporating the spiciest elements of house, techno, breaks and rock blended with wild mixing abilities gives this DJ the distinction of all-around artist, entertainer, and performer. No stranger to travel he has dazzled thousands in Greece, England, Dubai, Taiwan, Coast to Coast in the USA and every major urban centre in his home country of Canada. There is not one venue that can resist Jelo, big or small, at anytime, anywhere.

Always maintaining the underground cool and respect of his peers Jelo refuses to compromise his musical principles. He exudes the authenticity of someone truly involved in a rhythmical love affair with music. The knowledge of artists and record labels is surpassed only by his natural drive to spread the joy these sounds has brought him. Always learning and always improving, the future for Jelo is guided by an awesome natural intensity, an astonishing musical dedication and a drive to change the world- one beat at a time.

Swedish citizen, Christian Smith spent the late 80âs years in Germany soaking up the early house and techno sound of Sven Vath. Now based in Barcelona, he has been championing his funky mix of house and techno for more than a decade, playing across Asia, North & South America, and Europe, plus regular slots at summer festivals like UKâs Creamfields, Hollandâs Dancevalley, Spain's Monegros and Belgiumâs I Love Techno. His music released on a variety of top labels like Renaissance; Josh Winkâs Ovum, Carl Coxâs Intec, Darren Emerson's Underwater, and his very own Tronic, only proves his flexibility in the studio. Similarly on the decks, Christianâs set is a cauldron of chunky grooves with loads of energy, 3 decks and effects. Some of his favorite clubs are: Ageha, Tokyo; Loft, Barcelona; Pacha, Buenos Aires; Arches, Glasgow; and Zouk, Singapore. With a full length Smith & Selway artist album out on Sino in 2007 and massive support from DJ's ranging from Deep Dish to Carl Cox to Richie Hawtin, the future is very certain for Christian to stay on top as one of the leaders in forward thinking dance music.

Special Thanks to Christian Smith!!!!!!

www.djchristiansmith.com

www.myspace.com/christiansmithdj

For Bookings Contact: ---------Phuong @ Technorient : phuong@technorient.com (Europe, Asia)--------- Alex Chaykin @ Am Only: alex@amonly.com (USA, Canada, Central America_--------- Martin Gontad & Cruz Pereyra @ Surface Bookings: Cruz@surfacebookings.com (South America excluding Brazil) --------------Paulo Silveira and Luis Eurico @ 3Plus: paulosilveira@3plus.art.br (Brasil)

For more info. visit ;

http://www.myspace.com/mummiamiundergroundmovement

Track list;

DieMilchstrasse
Big_Trouble
Lost_Memory
MerryGoRound
Positive
CoursesForHorses
Trip_Club_Mix
Negative
Warehouse
Dubfire_Roadkill
(EDX's Acapulco at Night Remix)

Rafael Abi Ramia started his works as a DJ and Producer in 2001. He has a charismatic personality, which is reflected in his exciting live sets and fine repertoire. His musical style is progressive, with influences of electro and minimal. In 2006, he was identified as the best DJ of electronic music from the City of Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro. Moreover, Rafael Abi Ramia is an events Producer and he writes a weekly column in the Periodical, âO Fluminense of Rio de Janeiro,â? about electronic music. Recently, he performed in the Warm Up Fat Boy Slim, and has already played in great parties and clubs in Rio de Janeiro and the USA.

These include Club Goa, Sense Club, E-Nuth, Waxy Electrum, Reveillon Buzios, New Lounge, Black Box, Club Six, Patio Lounge, Sky Lounge, Summer TIM Beach, Miami US WMC 2006, Fellows, and Fosfobox.

He has shared the stage with national and international DJâs; Roger Lyra, Leo Janeiro, Jario Venancio, Marcio Careca, Rodrigo Ayala, Darren Emerson (Underworld), DJ Jack, Ferris, Rod B., Garfunk and etcâ

His DJ influences are Sasha, John Digweed, Sander Kleinenberg, Pete Tong, among others. His next project will be in partnership with DJ and Producer Rod B. from M.U.M (Miami Underground Movement), playing 4 decks and using 2 laptops, MacBook Pro and 2 Final Scratch 2. They plan to present themselves in venues all over Brazil in February and during the WMC 2008 in March in Miami, USA.

BOOKING:

abiramiarafael@hotmail.com

55 21 7844-3458

Nextel ID: 55*32*14719

For more info. visit ;

http://www.myspace.com/mummiamiundergroundmovement