After the successful kick off of his world tour in Amsterdam last April, Hardwell has announced the upcoming first eight worldwide destinations today. The immensely popular Dutch DJ, who has recently been dominating the international hit charts, will kick off his world tour in Jakarta, Singapore, Bangalore and Mumbai in September of this year and Cape Town, Johannesburg, Mexico City and Tel Aviv later this fall. For Hardwell, who has proven to be in the possession of an unprecedented musical vision and who has claimed his position in the EDM scene, these are the first destinations of his extensive I AM HARDWELL journey. The enthusiasm with which worldwide promoters have received the show is typical for the overall success that characterizes Hardwell’s career.

Concept and Vision
For Hardwell, this ambitious world tour is the perfect moment to communicate his vision, music and himself to a global audience in a truly unique way and through his very own show. From artwork to visuals and from the technical aspects to the destinations: all elements of the I AM HARDWELL show have been developed by ALDA Events in close cooperation with Hardwell himself. In combination with his signature big room, energetic and progressive sound this has resulted in a unique show that illustrates everything Hardwell stands for as an artist.

Facts:
Hardwell, who has been named the #6 DJ in the world by DJ Mag in their yearly Top 100, has been praised by his fans and fellow DJs for his talent and versatile musicality. Hardwell’s weekly radio show ‘Hardwell on Air’ is being transmitted by 35 international radio stations and is also available through You Tube and generates over 200.000 views weekly per episode. His most recent single ‘Never Say Goodbye’ together with Dyro and featuring Bright Lights on vocals promises to be the summer hit of 2013 and his live set at Tomorrowland generated 18 million views online.

When his Facebook page recently reached the magical number of 1 million likes, he made sure to give something back to all these fans by posting the live registration of the kick-off of this tour in the Heineken Music Hall last spring via those same social media. For ALDA Events and Hardwell I AM HARDWELL is the only logical answer to this unparalleled success and development.

Watch the announcement here:

Tour Dates

18 September Jakarta, Indonesia
Gandaria City, Skeeno Exhibition Hall

20 September Singapore
Fort Canning Park

21 September Bangalore, India
Bhartiya City

22 September Mumbai, India
The Mahalaxmi Racecourse

02 November Mexico City, Mexico
Pepsi Center

19 December Tel Aviv, Israel
Trade Fairs Center

This fall Cape Town, South Africa
Thunder City

This fall Johannesburg, South Africa
Wild Waters

Web Links
http://www.facebook.com/iamhardwell
http://www.twitter.com/iamhardwell
http://www.iamhardwell.com
http://www.facebook.com/djhardwell
http://www.twitter.com/hardwell
http://www.djhardwell.com
 

London comes to New York in the form of DJ/producer East End Dubs this weekend on Friday, July 19th for MNMLKCHN & Hidden Roots' Warehouse party. Inspired by the London underground music scene and picked up by Matthias Tanzmann's agency Moon Harbour. Influenced by his past playing on drums as a kid, East End Dubs' work can be characterized as full of "drums and big basslines," words we all like to hear describing our techno music. Pulse Radio caught him amidst his North America tour in order to ask him a few pit stop questions about playing stateside, his own productions and how his label is going. Be sure to pick up tickets for Friday's event here on Pulse Radio!

Where are you off to right now? I'm in Brooklyn, NY going to Washington, D.C. tomorrow.

You just started your North American tour a week and a half ago.  What have been some of the highlights so far? So far, I've been to Montreal and Chicago. Both places were very nice and I made a lot of new friends. Especially Chicago was very good. It was nice to perform where house music was born.

The show on Friday marks your New York debut. We know that London has quite the bustling electronic music culture.  What have you heard about the New York scene and what are you most excited about?  Is there anything you’re looking forward to experiencing during your stay? It's very nice to be here and discover the real scene in New York. I'm staying next to Dunham Place where Loco Dice recorded his album and I can clearly understand why lots of artists choose to stay here. There is something special about Brooklyn, it reminds me of East London. I've heard a lot about the warehouse parties and certainly looking forward to Friday night. 

You said in an interview with Cable Nightclub that you were a DJ for a few years before you became a producer.  What ultimately prompted you to move in that direction? The main reason why I started producing was to create Loops and Tools for my DJ sets, which I thought would help me during performances. I don't produce to sell any records or make money out of it. I still have over thirty to forty tracks that will never be released. I put a lot of effort into my sets and those private tools help me a lot for sure. I enjoy producing as much as DJing at the moment, even though it's not easy with such a busy tour schedule.

Your music manages to work in samples from several different genres.  What has been your key in doing this effectively? I get inspired very quickly, that's why I prefer not to listen to any other electronic genres actually. But I do listen to a lot of Jazz and Blues, which gives me inspiration on a different level. My music is all about Bass and Drums and I use single hit drum samples to create each loop. This makes me feel the track actually belongs to me, rather then the person who created the sample or loop. I like to use weird elements and background noises on my tracks, that's why I always carry a recorder with me. 

Are there any particular artists or releases coming up on your East End Dubs label that you would like to highlight? I'm not planning to release any other artists' music on my label at the moment, this may change in the future, but I can hardly find time to release my own stuff. I like to put all my effort into my own productions and tours this year. I'll carry on releasing the vinyl-only series this year. Second Tools EP is ready and should be out in stores next month. There are also some other exiting releases coming up end of the year. Our EP with Chris Lattner will be released on Alex Arnout's Dogmatik and I have a solo release coming up from one of my favourite record labels…. Stay tuned for more info. 

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We often lose sight of how good we really have it in our daily lives and don’t take the time to think about those who have to live in far worse circumstances. In Las Vegas, underneath all the opulence and conspicuous consumption is a population of people markedly less privileged who have created their home in 200 miles worth of flood tunnels that lie beneath the city. These are people who have lost their way, whether by losing a loved one or a job and found themselves with nowhere else to go. The conditions they live in stand in stark contrast to the “thriving” metropolis built above them.

While these people make the best of their situations by repurposing disposed furniture and goods, the end result is still something most of us would find unacceptable for own lives. As the photos below illustrate, they do the best they can to cobble together a quasi-normal environment for themselves by featuring classic apartmental appointments like beds, couches and bookshelves. A few of the inhabitants support themselves by dressing up and watching over slot machines at local casinos to see if anyone accidentally left money behind.

Out of the darkness however, a community has been born, as the tunnel people work together to survive and have even dedicated some of their time to art, creating galleries of graffiti on the tunnel walls. The Shine A Light foundation has been created to help their cause, by reporter Matthew O'Brien, who accidentally came upon the tunnel people while writing up a murder case. Check out some of the incredible photos taken by photographer Austin Hargrave below, and remember to always appreciate your circumstances and help others when possible!

This video gives a little more insight into these people's lives.

Not surprisingly similar situations and living conditions exist below New York City's streets. The situation was the subject of a documentary that was released in 2000 and scored by DJ Shadow which you can view below.

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After quite the amazing party on Canada Day with Sasha, Guy Gerber, and Audiofly, Toronto's Electric Island returns for a third installment this summer season. On Monday, August 5th, spend Canada's Civic Holiday on Centre Island with some soulful vibes provided by Green Velvet, Hot Since 82, and Soul Clap.

Presented by Platform, Embrace, and Footwork, Electric Island is not just a musical gathering, it's an escape from the city. Centre Island sports areas for attendees to picnic and relax, while enjoying the sunset view of the Toronto skyline. Don't feel like bringing food with you? P&L Catering has you covered, with a selection of whitefish tacos, Jamaican BBQ and a gourmet sausage station to satisfy your hunger while you're there.

Green Velvet (also known as Cajmere) headlines the musical programming for the day. Known for having a little tuft of neon green hair on his head, Green Velvet took on this alias to go in a different direction than his previous Cajmere moniker. It was under this name he made the track that he is most famous for, "Flash," which topped US dance charts in 1995. The track has been remixed countless times, and is constantly played by today's DJs. Joining him on the roster of talent is Hot Since 82, who has been released on Get Physical and Noir, rocking audiences everywhere with his upbeat and funky house vibes. Soul Clap rounds out the line up, with their unconventional approach to house music with an extremely funkalicious edge.

Way of Acting has created a video to the tune of James Zabiela's "The Healing," showing us how Canada Day went down for the last Electric Island. Check it out below.

Now that's a sight to behold!

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The British master of downbeat George Evelyn, aka Nightmares on Wax, is back with a new album 'Feelin' Good' on his home label Warp Records, his first full body of work in five years and seventh in total.

Set to drop on September 17th, the 10-track LP is described as a blend of funk, soul and house inspired by Evelyn's time spent living in Ibiza where he runs his weekly Wax Da Jam residency. 'Feelin' Good' sees Evelyn collaborating with with Jazzanova arranger Sebastian Studnitzky to incorporate orchestration and strings.

”It was always a natural dream to make music in the sun like I do now," he explains. "Not to take away from any of my previous music but Feelin’ Good is what I’ve always been trying to do.”

You can listen to the first single, ‘Now is the Time,' below.

Tracklist:
01 So Here We Are
02 Be, I Do
03 Master Plan
04 Luna 2 feat. Wolfgang Haffner
05 Now is the Time
06 Give Thx
07 Eye (Can’t See)
08 Tapestry
09 There 4u
10 Om Sweet H(Om)e

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L.A. beatsmith The Gaslamp Killer has been forced to cancel a series of of shows in Europe and Asia after a near-fatal scooter accident in the Highland Park area of the city has left him bed-ridden for the summer, though lucky to even be alive.

The producer flipped his scooter one evening last week after visiting a friend's house.

“It flew on top of me and I was going downhill. And it felt like when a super villain pounds the superhero into the concrete, and it breaks. I felt pummeled underneath the pressure. It could have bent me in half” he explained.

The accident has left him without a spleen and with a series of staples across his chest, and as he reveals to LA Weekly, he can no longer drink or do drugs.

“I literally could fucking die from alcohol. I could load up and turn blue and die from a night of drinking. Fall asleep and not wake up. I’m not talking like ecstasy and coke. I’m not even talking psychedelics. Just drinking.”

You can read Gaslamp Killer's full account to LA Weekly of the accident from his recovery bed here, where he also outlines his positive outlook on the future.

“I feel like I was given this opportunity to slow the fuck down again, and get inside my own head, and really try and create some dope music instead of fucking burning my brains out. It’s time for me to go back inside my soul and see what comes out.”

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California's Tone Of Arc, real name Derrick Boyd, is headed to Australia this weekend for the first time, set to play three live shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Wollongong. With Boyd a chap always ready and willing to speak his mind on topical issues, we took the opportunity of his traveling down under to get his thoughts on the music industry, among other things such as a new TOA album and partner Zoe's increasing involvement in the project.

So, your cover of Q Lazzarus’ 'Goodbye Horses'. It’s a great homage to the original, but you’ve mentioned that you’re actually not a fan of covers yourself. Explain! Derrick Boyd (Tone Of Arc): Yeah I took a vow to never do covers when I was really young. I always saw bands or artists trying to make it in the industry by copying others' work word for word. Still do. It sits a bit uncool for me. If you have the ability to copy others' work then you have the ability to make something original. Last year I got a spiritual bug and said it’s time to break my negative views and do a cover right. There are a lot of covers of 'Goodbye Horses' and they botched it every time. I felt the song needed to get the respect it deserved. After making it I was so excited that I pulled it off. I immediately wanted to cover Portishead’s 'The Rip'. It took several days to train myself how to play the whole thing and record it in real time, not quantized. My voice needed to be stretched way past my comfort zone. I actually want to do another cover and maybe a whole cover album but like I said, I want to make original work before going there and get the credit as a true artist.

How did the idea for the video clip come about? Did you always have in mind that you wanted to do something along the lines of ‘Silence Of The Lambs?’ Well that was a tough one for us because we are fun and like to encourage a better way of life. That movie is not exactly what we are about but the song was made famous by it and it's one of the best classic thrillers of our time. The video had to go with the movie and the song. Plus acting creepy is one of my favourite things to do for some reason. I think I’m a bit twisted now that I think about it. I often day dream of becoming a werewolf and killing everyone in a plane or airport. The world is full of people who are basically useless and I want to eat them for being shit heads. Everyone has an agenda and lesson in life or purpose and I respect that so don’t ever take me too seriously on killing everyone! It's just for fun but it’s becoming more fun as we crowd each other. Like I said, twisted.

As you continue to make music, will Zoe be incorporated in the process more and more? Or will she remain as a vocalist? Last night we started working on an unplugged show for our favourite pieces. We are going to start incorporating everything we possibly can. She is very excited to play instruments as she has all her life too. It’s all or nothing for us. The whips are coming out. Filling the shoes to be a remembered musician and not some drop in the pan fad is going to take everything we have and we are prepared to go there for the good of music and the people. We deserve good music. Life is tough. Don’t waste peoples time. Our hearts bleed rainbows when people give it their all.

The music industry has undergone a lot of changes in the past decade. What are your thoughts on where it’s at currently? Are we in a good place? Some would say it’s easier than ever now for budding musicians to make a name for themselves. It’s not easy to be recognised and the market is oversaturated with clones in my opinion. Personally I miss the real rock star. You know the one that doesn’t act like a lizard and more like the Lizard King. If you don’t know how to shred an axe, beat real drums, slap a bass, wale on the keys, and scream and piss blood out your eyes and ears on stage while having class and style, then you’re not a rock star to me. The world seems to lack that analog, dirtbag, "I’m a fucking musician and I’ll wear whatever I want" attitude anymore. People are afraid to step out of the box and put every cent into their costumes without feeling like they’re over doing it for lack of musical genius.

I do have faith in the music industry though. Candy crap like EDM will always be there but kids will always grow up just as they did with New Kids On The Block. The good stuff will always live strong because it has a shelf life unlike most of today's music. It feels like you really have to dig deep for it. Seriously I never thought DJs would ever get so popular that they win Grammys. The world is just rolling forward so fast and we are riding this circus it’s hard to keep up with “the standard” anymore. Feels like it's a free for all and people are going nuts over electronic music. I’m just trying to figure out how to get out of the economic system while performing for everyone all over the world who are suffering in it. Money is on its way out and we need to find a way to get what we want without it. I just keep my focus on a positive chance to turn this whole toxic barrel of monkeys into something really special for our children and all things living. Some would say it’s a lost cause and everything is as it should be and God this and God that. I think we have a choice and we are not taking responsibility for our actions, and it shows in the music and what people sing about.

So Nigel Godrich recentlyhad a go at Spotify. What are your thoughts on their streaming service? I try not to cloud my head with how much I’m getting fucked over because of those back door schemers. I’ve never received a cheque in the mail for my work from any website that carries my music. Things will hopefully be different in the future for us. It makes me sick that I feel like you have to go through all these hoops and contracts to protect ourselves and chase people down and watch your back if you ever want to see anything from your hard work. It’s scary. I’m not a business man. I’m a nutcase artist and I should be focused on artist things. It’s been difficult to find my niche of people who understand me and I can trust, like Jonny White and the gang at No.19 Music.

How did you come to meet Jonny? I met him in L.A. when I did a live show there like three years or so ago. We hung out at an after party at Andre’s (from Droog) house. We clicked but as we've continued to know each other the bond has gotten stronger. That happens when you can trust someone. By default he has taught me so much about myself and the industry on a personal level and what is right for me and taken such good care of my needs. He gave me a chance to not be stuck behind a broken computer anymore or wonder what it’s like to make a real music video. If I ever get to the place I want to be, I hope to return the favour for starving musicians like me. Hey, that's a good lyric!

What are you looking for in terms of audience reaction to your music when you play live? Show us your tits! Haha, no, I just want people to have fun and do what comes natural. Some freak out and some stand like a turd on the wall waiting to see what other people do first. If you want me to sing better and feel the music more I need an open heart pointed at me. I am a reflection of them. I once had a saying though, “I am the audience. Everyone is performing for me and if they’re not performing, good, then I’m not a good audience."

Are you working on any new material at the moment? A new album. Three songs finished so far. It's hard to find time now to write like I used to because of traveling, so I am going to take curtain months off to turn inward.

Who are three producers/musicians who are really impressing you right now? All my heads from San Francisco. Dave Aju, Pillowtalk, Safeword, and Navid Izadi. These guys are killing it however there are so many other impressing bands that are so good. My brain doesn’t hold information on the left side very well. Names, songs, and technical information gets tossed. To a fault I'm a picture book kind of guy and I need to hold the vinyl with cover art to remember anyone new or old. Record shopping isn’t what it used to be if you want new music. I miss it but right our main focus is on the live act.

This will be your first time playing in Australia. What are you looking forward to the most about your trip? Petting a kangaroo, looking in the trees for koala bears, and listening to those iconic australian accents. Can’t wait.

Tone Of Arc 2013 Australian Live Tour:
19.07.13 - Laruche, Brisbane
20.07.13 - Cult @ The Burdekin Hotel, Sydney [BUY HERE]
21.07.13 - Parkside, Wollongong

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This spring Sydney promoters Distrikt are taking over the Del Rio Resort at Wiseman's Ferry - the location of the now sadly defunct Playground Weekender festival - for the Return To Rio party; a 3 day adventure taking place November 15th-17th.

In similar fashion to what went down at Playground Weekender, Return To Rio will feature fancy-dress mayhem and an epic pool party, as well as two colossal stages of live music and DJs from some of Sydney's best-loved crews such as Mad Racket, S.A.S.H, Bad Apple and Start:Cue to name a few. On top of that all the activities that Del Rio resort provides will be  available, from tennis, to mini golf, and basketball, to water skiing and more.

Tickets go on sale September 1st and there's only 1000 of them - head to the Facebook page for more info. Ahead of the sale, we have two tickets to giveaway to one lucky Pulse reader. To be in the draw email us here with your name and answer to the following question in 25 words or less:

"Why do you want to Return To Rio?"

The winner will be notified on Thursday, August 15th.

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The first timewe spoke to Elizabeth Roseshe was just dipping her toes into the DJ world and testing out the waters with a few gigs. Understandable really, as the Sydney musician's forte lies more in crafting colourful electronic pop songs, which she performs around the country at gigs and large scale music festivals alike. Since our last chat, though, the producer has been busy with more DJ gigs which even included a set at Big Day Out in Sydney, so it was only fitting for her to record another mix for Pulse (you can listen to her first mix for us here), this time for the Fresh Blood series.

To accompany the mix, we took the opportunity to see what else has been happening in Rose's world of late and found out she's as busy as ever, recording a second EP and cooking up a new live show. You can listen and download her Fresh Blood mix below, with a tracklist after the chat.

(download here)

Pulse: You’ve just recorded a cover of Fever Ray’s ‘Dry And Dusty’. Artists tend to take on covers in different ways - how did you decide to approach this one? Elizabeth Rose: I actually recorded this cover a few years back when I started to use Ableton to produce, but yeah I wanted to keep the same chords / chord progression and similar sound to the main synth that plays it in the original. Other than that I wanted to make it unique in the sounds that I chose production-wise and to also change up the vocal melody too.

Your single with Flight Facilities ‘I Didn’t Believe’ has really taken off. How did that collab come about? I did a remix for the guys a few years back for their track ‘Foreign Language’ and it was never meant to be released nor be an official remix, but a mate of theirs asked me to have a crack at it and he sent it onto them and they loved it! It all started from there really - they loved my original music and I supported them at one of their shows at the end of 2011, then soon after that plans were put in place to feature as a vocalist on the single.

You’ll be performing with them at Splendour In The Grass this year. With it still being early days into your career, have you gotten used to playing to massive crowds yet? To be honest, I’m totally comfortable in front of big crowds as opposed to small ones, which might sound strange. I played a few big shows over NYE  and it was so exhilarating being up there doing my thing.

You also play a lot of more intimate gigs – for example supporting Tokimonsta in Sydney recently. What do you like, or dislike, about those smaller gigs. Also, how was Tokimonsta? Did you get to hang out with her a bit? Yeah it was a really good gig! The more intimate gigs are fun too of course – I feel I can connect a little easier with a crowd that size and that close to you. I got to speak to her [Tokimonsta] briefly backstage but it was small talk really. I wish I had more time to chat to her! She played such a great set.

I believe you’ve been working on your new EP, which you’ve described as “a cross between some late 90's RnB and some Caribou-Swim.” Can you elaborate on that a little? How will this EP differ from 'Crystallise'? I’m not going to give too much away, but for this EP I feel I’ve found my sound now. It’s definitely a big progression forward from the last one. I’ve done a lot of writing since then and am really excited to finally embrace my love for 90s/early 00s RnB that I grew up listening to. The production is still eclectic and colourful so it’s a really cool contrast with the RnB vocal vibe.

When can we expect it to be released? Soon!

And you’re working on a new live set up too. Can you tell us a little about that? Yeah I’ve kind of wanted to do this for a while now, just expand on my live set up and make it more of a seamless and continuous set, but have room for experimentation. Also I just really want to run around dancing on stage and not have to worry about keeping the show together by myself!

So, now down to the nitty gritty: You’ve been nominated as Pedestrian TV’s Bachelorette Of The Year. Flattered? Ha! Not taking that too seriously - just a little bit of fun. I’ve got stiff competition though so need your help with votes!

The last time we spoke you had been dabbling in a bit of DJing – you played your first public set at the Cherry Bar at The Star. Have you had more gigs since then? Since then I’ve played quite a bit – one to remember was a set at Big Day Out earlier this year in the silent disco. That was the day when it was 46C in Sydney, it was so intense but lots of fun.

Can you tell us a little bit about how you decided to approach to your Fresh Blood mix for us? I think the first transition from Tangerine Dream into Groove Armada pretty much sums up your musical tastes. I’ve been listening to a lot of new music lately and meeting so many other musicians who have given me great tips on who to check out. Everything in that mixtape are tracks that I’m loving at the moment and are on high repeat. Yes, love that Tangerine Dream track.

What else is on the horizon for Elizabeth Rose? Anything you can share? Some exciting collaborations for sure, and my first international show is coming up in Noumea. Finally a chance to work on my non-existent tan.

Elizabeth Rose - Fresh Blood Tracklist:
1. The Dream Is Always The Same - Tangerine Dream
2. I See You Baby - Groove Armada
3. Feel the groove (Benson remix) - Magnifik
4. Rozette - Lancelot
5. Crazy (Noze remix) - Ornette
6. Foolish - Dr Dru
7. Ride Roof Back - Motez
8. Child (Geeeman rework) - George Fitzgerald
9. Everything - Justin Jay
10. Luz De Luna - Jim Breese & Philip O
11. I Didn't Believe ft. Elizabeth Rose - Flight Facilities
12. Like this, like that - WhatsoNot
13. My type of party (Brenmar remix) - Dom Kennedy
14. Smoke Wine - French Fries
15. Rusty Nails - Moderat
16. Keep it 1000 - Sinden

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Start:Cue is breaking free of the bubble this weekend (shock! horror!), leaving Bondi behind and heading to the city - The Civic Underground to be precise. Headlining their first 'away' party is two of Sydney's finest locals, About Jack and Whitecat, who will be playing a back to back set for the Start:Cue faithful.

The party kicks off at 9pm and is completely free if you arrive before 10:30 - all you need to do is add Start:Cue as a friend on facebook and click "going" on the event page on Facebook to get your name on the guest list.

In anticipation of the upcoming party, Start:Cue's Tommy Rutherford threw a few questions at About Jack and Whitecat.

Describe your DJing style in 3 words.
 Jack & Tim
: Underground, FUN, Sub-Cutaneous.

Clubs or festivals? Jack & Tim
: We’re going to have to say festivals, nothing beats being outside in the sun sharing good times with music lovers, even the smell of a fresh cow pat, cant beat it!

The good things happening in the Sydney scene right now? 
Jack & Tim
: There is a healthy amount of underground parties in Sydney right now which is great for the scene, sometimes its bumper to bumper sweaty, sweaty busy. Sometimes…tumbleweed.

The bad things happening in the Sydney scene right now? Jack & Tim: Extortionate International artist fees from greedy agents, a knock on effect to touring agents who then pass the good news on to promoters. Shit definitely rolls down hill!

The best DJ gig of your life? Jack & Tim
: Despite all the internationals we’ve had through and supported the last couple of years the 4-5 hours we banged out at Rmusic is well up there, it was absolutely class! Small festival, no bullshit, just funktion1, atmosphere and the family!

The track to get you warmed up this winter? Jack: Beach Walk – Basti Grub
. This little groover is the one for me this winter, I really get lost in this track, the warm textured percussion, the strings, the vocal, a very organic feel to it.

The track that currently gets the most plays? Tim: Luis Conte (Nick Curly Mix) – Darius Syrossian
. Absolutely un-relenting tech/house magic by Darius Syrossian, but it’s the Nick Curly remix that really takes you places here.

The track that got me out of bed this morning? Jack: Thank You Jack – Roman Fluegel
. A friend of mine sent this to me recently, its now my breakfast track, a non intrusive deep ambient re-rub porridge burner.

The best track by my favourite new artist? Tim: 
 Right – Quell. New EP by a housey cat called Quell on 2020 Recordings, tight little house banger!

The track to get the crowd back.? Jack: 
 Millie Vanille – Green Velvet
. Still never fails get people moving!

The track I'd play at peak time Start: Cue 008? Tim: Blind Minded (Jordan Peak's Rouge Rework). Well as always that depends on what’s happening with the crazys on the dance floor BUT I’m keen to chuck this down!

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After revolutionizing music technology and laptop technology, it seems Apple are on route to their next technological focus - the car.

Its been rumoured that the company have been granted a patent for a touch screen dashboard that would manually control everything from temperature to stereo control, all using their famous touch screen technology. More details (and patent plans) are explained in the Mashable video underneath.

This latest rumour could be seen as a further development for the company, after several reports cropped up across the internet of a parrtnership alongside Volkswagen, as the iBeetle was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show.  A take on the classic design ingreated ith Apple's AAPL technology. The car has an in-built docking station. Once plugged in, the phone can tap into the navigation and audio systems.

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For the next in Oval Space's On The Terrace music series, they will be joined for the daytime party by Sushitech records founder Yossi Amoyal and label collaborator Thomas Melchior.

Since its creation on 2005, Berlin based Sushitech has continually impressed, with releases from underground icons such as Mike Huckaby, Makam, Delano Smith and more. The label's ties to surrealist art and Sushi (obviously) combined with the imprint's unrelenting dedication to the finest quality house and techno have helped establish Sushitech as one of the most unique collectives around. 

Expect top quality music and (and hopefully weather) at Oval Space on Sunday 28 July plus the added bonus of refreshments in the form of the Ginger Pig & E5 Bakehouse BBQ and Pimms and Campari cocktails, on the menu. Not a bad way to spend a tenner on a Sunday if you ask us!

Oval Space On The Terrace
Oval Space, London
Sunday, 28 July

Line Up
Sushitech
Yossi Amoyal
Thomas Melchior

Tickets 

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So here’s the deal. Red Bull Studio Live Opening Act will be selecting a DJ to play on one of the most devastating sound systems out there at one of South Africa’s biggest social events that dons one of the best stages in the country. If you get selected, you will have to ‘own it’ for 2 hours from 13:00 to 15:00 on the Thursday 8th of August – that would be day 1 of Oppikoppi Bewilderbeast in Northam, Limpopo.  

Now it’s easy for you to think ‘great! I’m going to smash out the most rocking high energy set and get the people amped to the max’ kind of set, nothing wrong with that, nothing wrong with that at all, keep in mind however, that they want to see, or more specifically hear that you understand the slot, understand that it’s the ‘opening’ of the stage – they are looking for a careful blend of music that transgresses genres, the winning set must showcase a love of music….obviously, it must be the set that lays down the foundations for the day/night that follows. Set the tone. Create the space.    

 In order to enter you need to:

Answer the following questions in an email (these are to help us to get to know who you are so answer honestly):

What is your current DJ name? If you had to choose another DJ name, what would it be?

Name your top 5 tracks of all time (these are not necessarily tracks you would DJ)

Name one song that has made you cry before (if a song has never made you cry name one song that could make your cry).

What South African artist, aside from yourself obviously, do you think the world should know about and why?

Record / put together a DJ demo mix that best showcases your opening DJ set skill. If you have a mix that is already complete you can submit that i.e. you don’t need to create a mix specifically for this competition but it should showcase your ability to play a great opening slot. Please submit a full track listing of your mix - mixes submitted without track-listings will not be accepted. 

Please send a soundcloud / mixcloud or download (wetransfer, mediafire) link of your mix along with answers to the above question, your full name, contact details (email and phone contact) and location / physical address to studio@za.redbull.com by no later than 9AM Tuesday the 23rd of July. 

Please take note: Although the winner will be provided with complimentary tickets to Oppikoppi they must supply their own transport to the festival and accommodation at the festival and must take this into account when entering this competition.

If you are unable to get to Oppikoppi on the 8th of August by 11h00, please do not enter.

For more info on Oppikoppi Bewilderbeast please head over to the website here 

We have another exclusive offering from our friends Passarella Death Squad for you to download. This time, it's a special live recording of one of their tracks. 

Earlier in the month, Passarella Death Squad released The Giant EP on Days Of Being Wild Records, from which we gave away a free download of track Blue Lips. The band have now gone one further and recorded an exclusive live version of lead track The Stars And Stripes for us which we are giving away as a free download to you lucky lot.

Since 2005, PDS have been supplying London with some of  the finest threads in the city via their clothing brand, and their music is just as fresh. Have a look at their website here. 

Check out the original version of The Stars And Stripes below. 

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Andres Zacco
Novasor EP
Airdrop (Release: 17/07/2013)

Argentina’s Andres Zacco has earned himself a reputation for effortlessly combining elements of house and techno into his own interesting four-to-the-floor sound that varies from deep dub excursions to blissful, uplifting dancefloor burners. The Novasor EP continues this tradition with three tracks of intricately crafted house and techno.

The title track feels strongly reminiscent of the early Strictly Rhythm releases which focused on rugged beats and swung basslines, but also features a healthy dose of Detroit soul and warmth. A stomping kick drum, slightly distorted TR-909 percussion and a bouncy TB-303 bassline set up the groove, which is filled out nicely with filtered organs, stuttered bleeps and squeaks and a charmingly weird, wobbly lead synth.

Ocho is Zacco in dub techno mode. Up-tempo and pacey, but deep and sublime, the track brings back memories of early Basic Channel releases. Seamlessly blending an energetic groove comprised of shuffly drums and a deep, rolling bassline with spacious, reverbed atmospherics and lush dub chords, Ocho is perfect for those early morning bliss-out sessions.

Rounding out the release is Sweet (an apt title if there ever was one), a chugging, melodic trip that feels like the moment the sun hits your back when the clouds finally part after a week of rain. The deep, chunky bassline and subtle, off-kilter percussion have just enough punch to keep the track moving, but also give the real stars of Sweet – the delightful chords and washed-out pads – plenty of room to grab you and never let you go.

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In this week's show Adeline is transmitting some warm summer frequencies from Ibiza, also featuring tINI who is spending the summer on the magic island, hosting a weekly beach hot spot called tINI & the gang.

"In my latest show, direct from Ibiza, Ill be playing new music from New Kanada, Cityfox and some tasty pieces from Desolat" comments Adeline on her third episode of her monthly gig. "Also, hear two tracks of the moment that inspire and more about who played the best set of this week's edition of Circoloco at DC10. Enjoy!"

Listen to Adeline on Pulse Radio.

This August FUSE unleash their next event featuring a producer making big waves in the global Techno scene. Ron Costa, with releases on 'Dubfires' SCI + TEC label to top 20 Beatport releases on his own Potobolo Records. 

The event will be taking place at Cape Town’s FICTION on Long Street on the 10th of August with support from local DJ’s to name, Lady M, B_Type, Nick Supply, Ivan Turanjanin and Bander vs Kaatze. 

Pulse Radio has two tickets to give away for this event, here’s how it works: 

Good luck! – We’ll be watching carefully.

Two synth pop legends from a by-gone era are relevant once again at the hand of miracle worker, Stuart Price aka Jacques Lu Cont. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, also known as Pet Shop Boys, return with their new album ‘Electric’, the first on their own label x2, that’s been available for purchase since 16 July. 

Price’s continued ability to rejuvenate ageing pop stars has been his calling card for over a decade. Best known for producing Madonna’s “Confessions on a Dance Floor” and Kylie Minogue’s “Aphrodite”, his involvement was pivotal in shaping the latest offering from the Pet Shop Boys. 

Said Price, "Making 'Electric' was an exciting experience. We recorded it between Berlin, London and Los Angeles using various techniques between old school synth and drum machine programming and new school computer mangling.” 

‘Electric’ features nine tracks in total - eight new songs as well as a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Last to Die’. 

In this 25-minute behind-the-scenes video released yesterday the Pet Shop Boys talk about the making of their latest album. Also interviewed is the album's producer Stuart Price.

 Electric - the new album from Pet Shop Boys

We Love… has been at the forefront of Ibizan nightlife for many years, hosting the most on point artists at Space every Sunday. So when the opportunity arose for us to team up with the forward-thinking brand three times over the summer, it seemed only right that we put together a line-up that stuck to the same principles. The success of the opening fiesta set the bar very high, which only drove us to aim higher this time.To do so, we hand picked a selection of artists who we believed would pull something special out of the (record) bag for us, including Groove Armada, Jackmaster, Dusky and We Love...residents PRB Streetgang.



After digesting the surroundings of the We Love... and Pulse decorated terrace, attentions were immediately caught by Dusky who were giving the FunktionOne a full work out for the full hour and a half they had to showcase their sound. Every clubber got down to business from the get go, with the centre platform becoming a focal point, as the terrace gathered momentum until reaching its capacity at around 1:30am. Dusky's collection of no-nonsense, deep bassy house was a fine representation of the duo's sound with Dusky's 'Nobody Else’ sealing a raw, tribal feel on the dancefloor.



Before settling in the terrace for a few hours with Groove Armada and Jackmaster, a trip to the main room offered in-demand Americans Pleasurekraft. Compared to the terrace the main room had fewer clubbers on the floor but just as much energy ran though the blood streams of them all. In your face house music is what was offered up from Pleasurekraft who controlled their crowd expertly.  The anticipation surrounding the terrace spilled onto the outside terrace as Groove Armada's arrival drew closer. When their set started, they wasted no time in getting down, manipulating and crafting their classic ‘I See You Baby’ vocal alongside tracks of the past few months.



The marriage of old and new ran consistantly for the duration of their set, with the pair working in tangent stunningly. As if to prove they hadn't lost touch with the standards they set back in their early days, they stepped up and proved how much they have evolved their sound over the past couple of years to something more modern and up to date; playing ‘Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam’ into ‘Jordan Peak – It’s Time (Argy Rude Dub)’ and ‘Nomad – I Wanna Give You Devotion’ into ‘Chicken Lips - He Not In (Groove Armada's Dub Reconstruction)’ which gave the terrace more and more energy as the hours ticked by. The highlight of the night came from the pair’s final track, arguably the best they have produced,  'Superstylin’ which got the credit it deserved with a sit down from the crowd.



As Groove Armada handed over proceedings to Jackmaster, it was time for a cool down and to see what was being displayed on the after dark terrace. The seating arrangements differ at We Love… as the majority of the dancefloor is taken up by lounge sofas creating a smooth and chilled atmosphere. The tracks Mr.Doris, DJ E.A.S.E and Negghead played stayed in line with this attitude; with steady basslines and heavenly vocals rolling all night long, giving everyone time off from the rawness of the indoors.

Nothing all night even came close to the rawness of Boddika. He messed dangerously with the minds of many in the main room as clubbers from other continents got to grips with the sporadic drum patterns and bass heavy tracks Boddika has become renowned for over the years. He seemed to be enjoying his time in the main room playing ‘Joy O & Boddika – Swims’, a track that is sure to be heard again next Monday when the veteran DJ performs at Circoloco at DC-10.



Getting stuck back into the terrace around 4am, Jackmaster lived up to his reputation, bringing a laid-back, party atmosphere to the dancefloor. His encyclopedic knowledge of party starters was on full display as he reached for 80s bangers and unreleased dubs alike. A surprise track in Jackmaster's set came in the shape of ‘DJ Hyperactive – Wide Open (Len Faki DJ Edit)’ a monster track that ensured every clubber was on their toes.



Close friends Foamo and A1 Bassline took to the main room, coming together despite their differing production styles to play a set that found a common ground sonically in the shape of a collection of hard to the floor house music and uplifting experimental house. The late Romanthony's ‘Let Me Show You Love’ went down a treat with the dancers.



With only a few hours of the night remaining Jackmaster was met by a round of applause as he finished his set and let PBR Streetgang take control of the terrace. PBR have made a name for themselves as residents at We Love… booth being respectable artists and DJ’s in their own right, Bonar Bradberry and Tom Thorpe played the chunkier, sexier side of deep house.

We Love… continues to be an essential part of the Ibizan nightlife. With multiple top tier artists being offered up to the Ibiza massive week in week out it’s hard to see where the night will ever go wrong. We look forward to returning to host the terrace again for the closing party on the 29th September with Fatboy Slim, 2manydjs, Groove Armada, James Zabiela, Simian Mobile Disco and many more.  

Listen to Jackmaster, Groove Armada, Dusky and We Love... on Pulse Radio. 

House DJ and producer Culoe De Song from Soulistic Music is set to perform in Munich, Germany this weekend 20th July. This news was spilled by Culoe himself by means of a tweet saying “My debut show in Munich! Looking forward to the weekend”. 

The artists on Soulistic are putting us on the global map on a regular basis, constantly globetrotting delivering their sounds turning heads bringing greats, such as themselves, back to our turf. If you were eager to get your hands and ears onto something new from Culoe, here is something for you – less than a couple of hours ago on a journey to the highly anticipated release of Exodus, he just dropped a new podmix free for download dubbed ‘Red & Blue’ to keep us all at bay for the time being. We’ve linked the mix here for your listening pleasure:

Listen to Culoe de Song on Pulse Radio