Video: Maceo Plex DJ-Kicks Interview
One of Maceo Plex’s stated goal with his DJ-Kicks mix was to take a forward-looking approach to the music and selection, rather than getting mired in retro-ism. That emphasis on the future seems to have extended to this video interview, which sees the DJ / producer speaking about his contribution to the DJ-Kicks series amidst some incredible 3D visuals from The Butchers.
Maceo Plex’s DJ-Kicks is out this week. Grab a free track, see tour dates, and order the album at http://www.dj-kicks.com/maceoplex
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Tagged !K7 Records, Dance, Deep House, DJ mix, DJ-Kicks, electronic, Exclusive, House, interview, Maceo Plex, Maetrik, Re-Edit, Techno, video
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Maya Jane Coles Wins Again at WMC
What more can we say, the girl’s on fire! Having already placed highly with DJ-Kicks on year-end charts from NPR, Resident Advisor, Spin, Mixmag, LFTF & more, we’ve just learned that Maya Jane Coles’ DJ-Kicks exclusive track “Not Listening” has taken “Best Underground Dance Track of 2012″ at this year’s WMC. We couldn’t be happier! Congratulations Maya, and shout-out to all the DJs, editors, writers and fans who have supported her music.
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Tagged Award, Dance, DJ, DJ-Kicks, edm, electronic, House, Maya Jane Coles, Miami, Not Listening, Production, Techno, Ultra, Winter Music Conference, WMC
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Maceo Plex Mixes First DJ-Kicks of 2013
With 2012 ranking as one of the most fertile years so far in DJ-Kicks history, we’re eager to get started with what is already looking like another packed year for the series. We’re pleased to announce that Maceo Plex is taking the reins for a fantastic mix, due at the end of April.
Maceo’s mix aims to highlight the sounds that he believes represent the future of electronic music. To do so, he’s dug deep in his vinyl collection for an impeccable selection of tracks with a timeless sound, spanning the last 20 years of dance music, none of which are currently available digitally outside of the DJ-Kicks mix. Many of the tracks appear as exclusive edits by Maceo himself, adding to the overall freshness of the mix.
DJ-Kicks will be released April 29th (April 30th in the US) on CD, 2xLP (w/ CD included), and digital download. For full release info (and audio coming soon), keep an eye on http://www.dj-kicks.com/maceoplex.
Track list:
1. Monsters From ID / Spatial Lobe
2. Voice Stealer / Evaluation
3. Stingray313 / Defect
4. Mathias Schaffhäuser / Nice To Meet You (Maceo Plex Remix)
5. TV Baby / New York Is Alright (Black Spun Minimal Dub)
6. Maceo Plex & Mark O’Sullivan / When It All Comes To This
7. Lab Insect aka Nomenklatür / Oh Happy Day (Maceo Plex Edit)
8. Kimbu Kimra / Raise The Dead (Love From San Francisco Dub)
9. Mattski / Escapism (Maceo Plex Conversation Remix)
10. Eric Volta / Rez-Shifter (Maceo Plex Remix)
11. Visnadi / Racing Tracks (Indianapolis Drive Mix / Maceo Plex Edit)
12. Maceo Plex / Galactic Cinema (DJ-Kicks)
13. Move D / Sandmann (Maetrik Treatment)
14. Zeta Reticula & Freaks / Creep (Maetrik Fusion Edit)
15. Jaydee / Payback (Maceo Plex Remix)
16. S.A.M. / Nangijala (Maceo Plex Reggae Edit)
17. Turner / Multiorgel (Schneider TM Mix)
18. Maceo Plex / Mind On Fire Read more…
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Tagged !K7 Records, Crosstown Rebels, Dance, Disco, DJ mix, DJ-Kicks, electronic, House, Jaydee, Maceo Plex, Re-Edit, ReSolute, Visionquest
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Digitalism Share US DJ Dates & DJ-Kicks Exclusive Track
Digitalism’s swaggering and exclusive-filled DJ-Kicks provided the soundtrack to many a sweaty dance party this summer. Having hit some of the hottest festival stages this summer, this German duo is taking back to the road for a string of more intimate DJ engagements. Expect to hear some of the new tracks featured on their DJ-Kicks, floor-tested gems from their crates, and likely some surprises. Their excellent DJ-Kicks mix is out now!
8/31 – Paris, Fance: Social Club
9/2 – Chicago, IL: North Coast Festival Afterparty
9/5 – Santa Ana, CA: Yost Theater
9/6 – Las Vegas, NV: Surrender
9/7 – San Francisco, CA: Ruby Skye
9/8 – San Diego, CA: Voyeur
9/12 – Scottsdale, AZ: Wild Knight
9/13 – Denver, CO: Cervantes
9/14 – Albuquerque, NM: The Drop
9/15 – San Juan, PR: Panamerican Pier Complex
9/21 – New York, NY: Webster Hall
9/22 – Toronto, ON: Chroma
9/28 – Beijing, China: Lantern Club
9/29 – Shanghai: Club Ibiza
10/5 – Akasaka, Japan: Blitz
10/6 – Osaka, Japan: Vision
10/7 – Osaka, Japan: Onzieme
10/8 – Tokyo, Japan: Club Quattro
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Tagged America, Asia, China, Concert, Dance, Dates, Digitalism, DJ, DJ-Kicks, electro, electronic, Events, House, Japan, Techno, Tour, US
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Hercules And Love Affair To Mix New DJ-Kicks
It’s official. After an epic year full of amazing mixes, Hercules And Love Affair will be mixing the last DJ-Kicks of 2012. And what a way to go out. Drawing inspiration from his earliest experiences at warehouse parties, the classic sound of 90′s house, and even the unique spirituality of the nightclubbing experience, front man Andy Butler has created a timeless mix that pulses with energy and excitement. Hercules And Love Affair’s DJ-Kicks will be released October 29th on CD, vinyl, and digital download. Tracklist below.
1. Mankind – Don’t Keep Me Waiting
2. Rhythm Mode:D – Can You Feel It (Reach To The Top)
3. Hercules And Love Affair – Release Me (DJ-Kicks) *
4. Fax Yourself – Strut Your Techno Stuff
5. Klubb Kidz – Don’t Want To Hurt You (Skool Flava Dub)
6. Solution – Feels So Right
7. DJ Duke Presents Freedom – Love Don’t Come Easy (Power Dub)
8. Cloud 9 – Do You Want Me
9. Mark Imperial – The Acieed That Ate New York
10. Inflagranti – Magojiro
11. Haze Factory – A Bit Of Redemption *
12. Fierce Ruling Diva – Allemaal, Allemaal!
13. Jump Chico Slamm – Feel Free
14. Z.A.M. – Africa Freedom (Johannesburg Dub Mix)
* = DJ-Kicks Exclusive
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Tagged 90's house, classic, Compilation, Dance, DJ, DJ-Kicks, electronic, Hercules And Love Affair, House, Inflagranti, Mix
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A-Trak On Live DJing vs a Live Show
We’re pretty sure that if the need ever were to arise, A-Trak could always fall back on a career as a writer. From his tour diaries to his writing in the mainstream press, he excels at getting to the heart of the matter, and doing so in an entertaining fashion. It’s fitting, then, that his two cents on the Deadmau5 / “All we do is press play” debacle are the first on the subject that we’ve chosen to share. Check out his thoughtful piece on Huffington Post.
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Tagged A-trak, Compilation, dance music, Deadmau5, DJ, DJ-Kicks, edm, electronic, live show, Mix, producer
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Stream Digitalism’s DJ-Kicks At Fact
Digitalism’s beast of a DJ-Kicks mix is out this week (friends in the States need to wait until July 10th) and you can hear it right now in it’s entirety via Fact Magazine. In addition to great music from the likes of WhoMadeWho, Alex Gopher, Vitalic & more, the mix also includes a hefty batch of new Digitalism tracks that you can’t get anywhere else, including an exclusive mix of The Rapture and a new edit of Gai Barone. The guys are still touring tirelessly, so don’t miss a chance to see them if they come to your town, and enjoy the take-home version in the meantime!
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Tagged beats, Dance, Digitalism, DJ mix, DJ-Kicks, edm, electronic, Exclusive, House, Kitsune, Production, Techno, Vitalic, whomadewho, Zdarlight
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Stream a New Track From Digitalism’s DJ-Kicks
The Digitalism guys really hooked us up as far as new exclusive content on their DJ-Kicks. We already shared “A New Drug” with you, and now the guys have streamed a new track called “Simply Dead” via their Soundcloud. This one goes big, with a driving tempo and some low-end crunch that is clearly made for smashing dance floors. Check the band’s Facebook for tour dates, and look for DJ-Kicks in just a few more weeks.
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Tagged Dance, Digitalism, DJ, DJ mix, edm, electronic, Free, House, Soundcloud, stream, Techno
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Maya Jane Coles Video Interview
Maya Jane Coles’ DJ-Kicks is out this week, and she’s still on an incredible run! In the short time since we last touted her accomplishments, she’s been named one of five Best New Artists for April by Spin Magazine, and been honored as Artist of the Year by Beatport’s staff. All in a month’s work, we suppose.
We managed to grab some time out of Maya’s insane schedule to speak in London about the mix, and her philosophy on making music. Check out the video (directed by Giorgio Gremigni) below, and below that you can grab an exclusive new Maya production from the mix. The whole mix is available from fine retailers worldwide.
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Tagged Artist of the Year, Beatport, behind-the-scenes, Compilation, Dance, Deep House, DJ mix, electronic, House, interview, Maya Jane Coles, Nocturnal Sunshine, Production, Techno, video
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