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2011 Breakthrough Artist of The Year – Arty

Debra — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:58:01 +0000

When asked to single out one artist who made an immense impact in the year 2011, it was no question for me. First name that popped to mind was the young & dynamic, Arty. While although Arty got the ball rolling in late 2009, he didn’t truly obtain his star power until Armin released one of his singles on his ASOT radio shows in 2010. Soon after, Arty was signed to the Anjunabeats label and has been on an express train to the top ever since!

Over the course of one year, Arty has made ridiculous waves among the trance/electro community. His fusion sound is certainly a hit on dance floors world-wide. I was first introduced to this Russian producer’s music when I heard his masterpiece rework of Ferry’s Punk. This may have single-handedly opened all doors for this young artist. His collaboration with Mat Zo on Rebound, also made its debut in April of 2011, and soon after, us EDM fanatics were blessed with Around the World. Most recently, his track Kate boasts a friendly, feel good disposition with clean beats & subtle progressions to get your feet moving.

Arty’s tracks have a distinct sound, combined with a quirky blend of music styles and he makes it apparent that he is not afraid to experiment with various techniques. As a live performer, Arty possesses energy behind the decks that can’t be surpassed. One of his first unveilings was when he rocked the main floor in Den Bosch during Armin’s ASOT 500 celebration. Aside from his amazing music, his animated faces and crowd interaction is a sure seller!

I must congratulate Arty for breaking into this scene like a bulldozer! From what we’ve already witnesses from this young lad, he definitely holds this title…and holds it strong! He mirrors a true artist experimenting with hearty sounds and effortlessly blending electro, trance, & house gracefully, proving how different genres can coexist.

Check out Arty’s full discology and give your ears a brilliant listen. This is only the beginning, as Arty has confirmed more collaborations to come with big-name artists. It’s safe to assume we can expect more original and edgy productions in 2012!

Written by Deb Graynor

2011 DJ Mag Top 100 DJ List Winners

djnth — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:48:25 +0000

I honestly didn’t see it coming. David Guetta? I figured he would have topped out at number 2 but I guess working with lots of commercial rap/r&b/pop singers will get you more votes. I hope this doesn’t start a bigger trend of more commercial music that we already have in our massively expanding dance music scene. Well congrats to David Guetta and cheers to Armin van Buuren for a great run!

Some notable movers: AVICII (up 33), Swedish House Mafia (up 13), Skrillex (debut at #19!), Arty (up 53), Martin Solveig (up 26), Calvin Harris (up 60), Noisecontrollers (up 55), W&W (up 36), Pete tha Zouk (up 44), Dada Life (up 38), Steve Aoki (debut at #42), Lange (down 29), Joachim Garraud (down 32), Simon Patterson (down 48), Felguk (debut at #87), James Zabiela (down 45), and Marcel Woods (down 32).

The top 100 DJ’s of 2011:

01. David Guetta (up 1)
02. Armin van Buuren (down 1)
03. Tiësto (non-mover)
04. Deadmau5 (non-mover)
05. Above & Beyond (non-mover)
06. Avicii (up 33)
07. Afrojack (up 12)
08. Dash Berlin (up 7 )
09. Markus Schulz (down 1)
10. Swedish House Mafia (up 13)
11. Paul van Dyk (down 5)
12. Axwell (down 2)
13. Gareth Emery (down 6)
14. Fedde Le Grand (up 5)
15. ATB (down 4)
16. Sander van Doorn (down 4)
17. Headhunterz (up 17)
18. Ferry Corsten (down 9)
19. Skrillex (BEST new entry)
20. Laidback Luke (down 3)
21. Infected Mushroom (down 8 )
22. Aly & Fila (down 2)
23. Steve Angello (down 9)
24. Hardwell (new entry)
25. Arty (up 53)
26. Sebastian Ingrosso (down 10)
27. Benny Benassi (down 1)
28. Daft Punk (up 16)
29. Martin Solveig (up 26)
30. Kaskade (up 5)
31. Carl Cox (down 9)
32. Chuckie (up 5)
33. Bob Sinclar (up 5)
34. Calvin Harris (up 60)
35. Noisecontrollers (up 55)
36. W&W (up 36)
37. Pete tha Zouk (up 44)
38. Dada Life (up 38)
39. Angerfist (new entry)
40. D Block & S Te Fan (up 33)
41. Coone (new entry)
42. Steve Aoki (new entry)
43. Cosmic Gate (down 19)
44. Bobina (down 19)
45. Richie Hawtin (down 14)
46. Eric Prydz (down 16)
47. Zatox (new entry)
48. tyDi (up 8 )
49. Orjan Nilsen (new entry)
50. Andy Moor (down 18)
51. Roger Shah (down 17)
52. John O’Callaghan (down 19)
53. Astrix (up 6)
54. Erick Morillo (down 6)
55. John Digweed (down 26)
56. Wolfgang Gartner (up 14)
57. DJ Feel (down 16)
58. Showtek (up 33)
59. Richard Durand (down 5)
60. Umek (down 10)
61. Skazi (up 22)
62. Paul Kalkbrenner (up 22)
63. Sasha (down 36)
64. Eddie Halliwell (down 17)
65. Moonbeam (down 23)
66. Myon & Shane 54 (down 4)
67. Judge Jules (down 23)
68. Matt Darey (down 16)
69. Paul Oakenfold (down 18)
70. Alesso (new entry)
71. Mark Knight (down 18)
72. Sean Tyas (down 26)
73. Mat Zo (down 7)
74. Lange (down 29)
75. Joachim Garraud (down 32)
76. Simon Patterson (down 48)
77. Francis Davila (new entry)
78. Psyko Punkz (new entry)
79. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike (new entry)
80. Wildstylez (new entry)
81. Roger Sanchez (down 17)
82. Hernan Cattaneo (down 25)
83. Tritonal (new entry)
84. DJ Vibe (up 16)
85. AN21 (new entry)
86. Bloody Beetroots (non-mover)
87. Felguk (new entry)
88. Nero (new entry)
89. Juanjo Martin (new entry)
90. Boy George (down 10)
91. Tenishia (new entry)
92. Sidney Samson (new entry)
93. Dirty South (down 18)
94. James Zabiela (down 45)
95. Marcel Woods (down 32)
96. Porter Robinson (new entry)
97. Sven Väth (down 39)
98. Brennan Heart (new entry)
99. Leon Bolier (down 31)
100. Boys Noize (down 28)

MixMag Greatest DJ of All Time Poll Results 2011

djnth — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:35:59 +0000

So MixMag did this Poll and I didn’t vote. In fact I didn’t even know this poll existed, but nonetheless here it is.

10. 2Many DJs (Who?)
09. Tony DeVit (A definite Legend)
08. Sasha
07. Paul van Dyk
06. Ricardo Villalobos (Not sure how he snuck in there)
05. Carl Cox (Isn’t he a cage fighter these days)
04. Andy C
03. Sven Vath
02. Richie Hawtin (Should have been #1)
01. Tiesto

via: MixMag

Vote in the 25th Annual IDMA Awards

djnth — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:02:27 +0000

Winter Music Conference is coming up and it’s time for the IDMA Awards. Stop in and vote for your favorites.
Vote Here

25th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DANCE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES

1. Best Underground Dance Track
Hey Hey – Dennis Ferrer – Objektivity
I Like That – Richard Vission & Static Revenger feat. Luciana – Solmatic Records
In for the Kill – La Roux – Cherrytree/Interscope/Polydor
La Mezcla – Michel Cleis feat. Toto La Momposina – Strictly Rhythm
Whateva – Ralph Falcon – Nervous Records
Ninety – Sander van Doorn – Doorn Records

2. Best Alternative/Rock Dance Track
1901 – Phoenix – Glassnote
Bulletproof – La Roux – Cherrytree/Polydor
Heads Will Roll – Yeah Yeah Yeahs – DGC/Interscope
Uprising – Muse – Warner Brothers
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon – RCA Records
We Are the People – Empire Of the Sun – Astralwerks Records

3. Best Latin/Reggaeton Track
Abusadora – Wisin y Yandel – Machete Music/Universal Music
El Amor – Tito El Bambino – Siente Music
Hotel Room Service – Pitbull – Mr. 305/Polo Grounds Music/J Records
I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) – Pitbull – Ultra Records
Rap Das Armas – Cidinho e Doca – Ultra Records
She Wolf – Shakira – Epic/Sony Records

4. Best HiNRG/Euro Track
Evacuate the Dance Floor – Cascada – Robbins Entertainment
Every Morning – Basshunter – Ultra Records/Hard2Beat
Feel Your Love – Kim Sozzi – Ultra Records
Let The Feelings Go – AnnaGrace – Robbins Entertainment
On A Good Day – Above & Beyond presents: OceanLab – Ultra Records/Anjunabeats
Waiting – Dash Berlin feat. Emma Hewitt – Armada Music

5. Best House/Garage Track
Back To You – Oscar G feat. Tamara Wallace – Nervous Records
Hey Hey – Dennis Ferrer – Objektivity
If You Knew – Chris Lake feat. Nastala – Nervous Records
La Mezcla – Michel Cleis feat. Toto La Momposina – Strictly Rhythm
Leave The World Behind – Axwell, Angello, Ingrosso, Laidback Luke feat. Deborah Cox – Ultra Records/Axtone
When Love Takes Over – David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland – Astralwerks/Caroline

6. Best R & B/Urban Dance Track
Down – Jay Sean – Cash Money Records
Hard – Rihanna – Island/Def Jam Records
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas – Interscope Records
Make Me – Janet Jackson – A&M Records
Sweet Dreams – Beyonce – Music World Music/Columbia
Tik Tok – Ke$ha – RCA Records/Jive

7. Best Electro Track
Ghosts ‘N’ Stuff – Deadmau5 – Ultra Records/Mau5trap Recordings
I Like That – Richard Vission & Static Revenger feat. Luciana – Solmatic Records
In for the Kill – La Roux – Cherrytree/Interscope/Polydor
Psychic City – Yacht – DFA
Shoes – Tiga – Last Gang Records/Turbo Recordings
Talk to Me – Peaches – XL Recordings
Wrong – Depeche Mode – Capitol/Mute Records

8. Best Rap/Hip Hop Dance Track
Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas – Interscope Records
Empire State of Mind – Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys – Roc Nation/Atlantic/WEA International
Feel It – Three 6 Mafia feat. Tiësto – Hypnotize Minds/Columbia
Forever – Drake – Interscope Records
I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) – Pitbull – Ultra Records
Run This Town – Jay-Z feat. Rihanna & Kanye West – Roc Nation/Atlantic/WEA International

9. Best Trance Track
Broken Tonight – Armin van Buuren feat. Vanvelzen – Ultra Records/Armada
I Will Be Here – Tiësto & Sneaky Sound System – Ultra Records/Musical Freedom
Man On The Run – Dash Berlin feat. Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren – Aropa Records/Armada Music
Not Enough Time – Cosmic Gate feat. Emma Hewitt – Ultra Records/Black Hole
On A Good Day – Above & Beyond presents OceanLab – Ultra Records/Anjunabeats
Tuvan – Gaia – Armada Music
Waiting – Dash Berlin feat. Emma Hewitt – Armada Music

10. Best Progressive/Tech House Track
Leave the World Behind – Axwell, Angello, Ingrosso, Laidback Luke feat. Deborah Cox – Ultra Records/Axtone
Love Story – Nadia Ali – Smile in Bed
Pong – Wippenberg – High Contrast Recordings
Sexy Bitch – David Guetta feat. Akon – Astralwerks/Caroline
Strobe – Deadmau5 – Ultra Records/Mau5trap Recordings
Sweet Disposition – Temper Trap – (Axwell & Dirty South Remix) – Glassnote/Columbia

11. Best Dubstep/DnB/Jungle Track
Cozza Frenzy – Bassnectar – Child’s Play/Amorphous Music
End Credits – Chase & Status – Decca International/Mercury Records
Hyph Mngo – Joy Orbison – Hotflush Recordings
In for the Kill (Skream Remix) – La Roux – Cherrytree/Interscope/Polydor
Omen (Noisia Remix) – The Prodigy – Take Me To The Hospital
Rock It – Subfocus – RAM Records

12. Best Pop Dance Track
3 – Britney Spears – RCA Records/Jive
Bad Romance – Lady Gaga – Interscope Records/Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree
Celebration – Madonna – Warner Brothers
Evacuate the Dancefloor – Cascada – Robbins Entertainment
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas – Interscope Records
Love etc. – Pet Shop Boys – Astralwerks Records/Parlophone
Sexy Bitch – David Guetta feat. Akon – Astralwerks/Caroline
When Love Takes Over – David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland – Astralwerks/Caroline

13. Best Minimal/Techno Track
Arcenciel – Luciano & Guy Gerber – Cadenza Records
Bloody Cash – Marco Carola – Plus 8 Records
No Turning Back – Gui Boratto – Kompakt
On Off – Cirez D – Mouseville
Rabid – Dubfire – SCI+TEC Digital Audio
Vocal Chords – Claude VonStroke – Dirtybird

14. Best Break-Through DJ
Boys Noize
Chuckie
Gui Boratto
Joris Voorn
Super8 & Tab
TYDI

15. Best European DJ
Above & Beyond
Armin van Buuren
ATB
David Guetta
Ferry Corsten
Paul van Dyk
Sander van Doorn
Tiësto

16. Best American DJ
Danny Tenaglia
Deadmau5
Dubfire
Dennis Ferrer
Erick Morillo
Kaskade
Markus Schulz
Roger Sanchez

17. Best Global DJ
Above & Beyond
Armin van Buuren
David Guetta
Deadmau5
Markus Schulz
Paul van Dyk
Steve Angello
Tiësto

18. Best Radio Station (Global)
1Club.FM
ElectricFM.com
Digitally Imported
BBC Radio 1
SSRadioUK.com
RADIO 538
Sirius XM BPM

19. Best Terrestrial Radio Station (US)
KCRW 89.9 Los Angeles, CA
KNGY Energy 92.7 San Francisco, CA
KNHC C89.5 Seattle, WA
WBZC Z88.9 Burlington College, NJ
WNYZ The Pulse 87.7 NY, NY
WPTY Party 105.3 Nassau-Suffolk, NY

20. Best Radio Mix Show DJ
A State of Trance – Armin van Buuren
Club Life – Tiësto
Corsten’s Countdown – Ferry Corsten
Essential Selection – Pete Tong
Global DJ Broadcast – Markus Schulz
Toolroom Knights – Mark Knight
Trance Around the World – Above & Beyond

21. Best Compilation
Ultra 2009 – Ultra Records
The Annual 2009 – Ministry of Sound UK
Ultra Dance 10 – Ultra Records
Defected In The House Miami 09 – Defected
OM Miami 2009 – OM Records
Ultra Trance 09 – Ultra Records
Space Ibiza 2009 – Cr2 Records

22. Best Full Length DJ Mix
A State of Trance 2009 – Armin van Buuren – Armada Music
World Tour: Best of 2009 – Markus Schulz – Armada Music
Anjunabeats Vol.7 – Above & Beyond – Ultra Records/Anjunabeats
DJ – Oscar G. – Nervous Records
Electronic Architecture – Solarstone – Solaris Recordings
The Grand – Kaskade – Ultra Records
Toolroom Knights – Funkagenda – Toolroom Records
VONYC Sessions 09 – Paul van Dyk – VANDIT Records

23. Best Producer
Above & Beyond
Armin van Buuren
David Guetta
Deadmau5
Kaskade
Markus Schulz
RedOne

24. Best Remixer
Bimbo Jones
Cosmic Gate
Dave Aude
Kaskade
Laidback Luke
Moto Blanco

25. Best Music Video
3 – Britney Spears (Dir. Diane Martel) – RCA Records/Jive
Bad Romance – Lady Gaga (Dir. Francis Lawrence) – Interscope Records/Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree
Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas (Dir. Mat Cullen & Mark Kudsi) – Interscope Records
Ghosts ‘N’ Stuff – Deadmau5 (Dir. Colin O’ Toole) – Ultra Records/Mau5trap Recordings
Love etc. – Pet Shop Boys (Dir.Han Hoogerbrugge) – Astralwerks/Parlophone
When Love Takes Over – David Guetta Feat. Kelly Rowland (Dir. Jonas Akerlund) – Astralwerks Records/Caroline
Wrong – Depeche Mode (Dir. Patrick Daughters) – Capitol/Mute

26. Best Dance Music Website
beatportal.com
residentadvisor.net
tilllate.com
dontstayin.com
dancemusic.about.com
houseplanet.dj

27. Best Podcast
Trance Around the World – Above & Beyond
Radio 538 – Tiësto’s Club Life
A State of Trance – Armin van Buuren
Radio 538 – Dance Department (Dennis Ruyer)
Resident Advisor Podcast
Pacha NYC Podcast

28. Best Break-Through Artist (Solo)
Adam Lambert
Ke$ha
Kid Cudi
Little Boots
Owl City

29. Best Break-Through Artist (Group)
La Roux
Phoenix
Empire Of the Sun
Late Night Alumni
Passion Pit

30. Best Artist (Solo)
Beyonce
Britney Spears
David Guetta
Deadmau5
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Madonna

31. Best Artist (Group)
Above & Beyond
Black Eyed Peas
Cascada
LMFAO
MGMT
Pet Shop Boys
Yeah Yeah Yeahs

32. Best Artist Album
Lady Gaga – Fame Monster – Interscope Records/Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree
LMFAO – Party Rock – Interscope/Cherrytree
Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D. – Interscope
David Guetta – One Love – Astralwerks/Caroline
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – It’s Blitz – DGC/Interscope
The Killers – Day & Age – Island Records

33. Best Music Publication
DJ Magazine
DJ Times
MixMag
Tilllate Magazine
XLR8R

34. Best Record Label Promoter or Exec In-House
Andy Horsfield – Ministry of Sound
Arny Bink – Black Hole Recordings
Frank Murray – Robbins Entertainment
George Hess – Strictly Rhythm
Maykel Piron – Armada Records
Michael Weiss – Nervous Records
Phil Nieves – Ultra Records
Simon Dunmore – Defected in the House

35. Best Independent Record Promotion/Marketing
Brad Lebeau – Pro Motion
Carmen Cacciatore & Peter Albertelli – FlyLife Inc.
Cary Vance & John Suraci – Promo Only Promotions
Claudia Cuseta – Maxi Promotion
Debra Eriksen – Oracle Entertainment
Lainie Copicotto – Aurelia Entertainment

36. Best Music Retailer
Amazon
Amoeba Records
FYE
HMV
iTunes

37. Best Specialty Retailer
AudioJelly.com
BeatPort.com
DJDownload.com
Juno.co.uk
Masterbeat.com
PerfectBeat.com
TraxSource.com

38. Best Record Pool
Armada Promo Pool
Dixie Dance Kings
ERG Music
MyPromoPool.com
Promo Only
PromoOne
Ultimix
Xmix

39. Best American Record Label
Interscope Records
Nervous Records
Objektivity
OM Records
Robbins Entertainment
Subliminal Records
Ultra Records
Vega Records

40. Best Global Record Label
Anjunabeats
Armada Records
Black Hole Recordings
Defected Records
Ministry of Sound
Toolroom Records
Ultra Records
VANDIT Records

41. Best Music Event
Coachella – Indio, CA
Electric Daisy Carnival – Los Angeles
Electric Zoo – New York
Sensation White – Amsterdam
Trance Energy – Utrecht, Netherlands
Ultra Music Festival – Miami

42. Best Event Promoter
ID&T
Insomniac Events
Made Event
Massive Events
Rob Fernandez

43. Best US Club
Beta – Denver
Cielo – New York
Club Space – Miami
Mansion – Miami
Pacha – New York
Ruby Skye – San Francisco

44. Best Global Club
Amnesia – Ibiza, Spain
Fabric – London, UK
Green Valley – Camboriú, Brazil
Ministry of Sound – London, UK
Pacha – Ibiza, Spain
Space Ibiza – Ibiza, Spain
The Guvernment: Toronto, Canada

45. Best Headphones
Pioneer – HDJ 2000
Sennheiser – HD-25
Sony – MDR-V-700
Technics – RP-DJ-1200

46. Best Cartridge
Ortofon – Concorde Pro
Ortofon – Nightclub E MK2
Shure – M-447
Stanton – Trackmaster 3

47. Best Turntable
Numark – TTX
Numark – X2
Technics – SL-1200MK2
Technics – SL-1210M5G
Vestax – PDX-3000

48. Best Mixer
Allen & Heath – Xone 4D
Allen & Heath – Xone 92
Pioneer – DJM-800
Pioneer – SVM-1000
Rane – TTM57-SL

49. Best CD Player
Denon – DNS 3700
Numark – HDX
Pioneer – CDJ-1000 MK3
Pioneer – CDJ-2000

50. Best Club System Manufacturer
Dynacord
EAW
EV-Electro-Voice
Funktion-One
JBL Audio

51. Best Club Sound System Design
Beta, Denver – Funktion-One
Cielo, New York – Funktion-One
Ministry of Sound, London – Martin Audio
Pacha New York – Infinite Audio
Space Ibiza – Blue Box-Ibiza
Zouk, Singapore – Gary Stewart Audio

52. Best Pro Studio Product
Ableton – Live 8
Apple – Logic Pro 9
DigiDesign – Pro Tools 8
Cakewalk – Sonar 8.5

53. Best Keyboard or Sampler
Access – Virus TI
Akai – MPK49
Korg – M50 Keyboard
Korg – Microsampler

54. Best Manufacturer of the Year
Allen & Heath
Native Instruments
Pioneer
Denon

55. Best Studio Software
Ableton – Live 8
Apple – Logic Pro 9
Propellerhead – Reason 4
Steinberg – Cubase Studio 5

56. Best DJ Software
Ableton Live 8
Serato Scratch Live
Traktor Scratch Pro
VirtualDJ Pro

57. Best New Product of the Year
Akai – APC 40
Native Instruments – Maschine
Pioneer – CDJ-2000
Apple – iPhone 3G S

Go Vote in the Hard Dance Awards

djnth — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:51:25 +0000

So it’s the 7th Annual Hard Dance Awards voting time. It seems the categories have changed a bit to be more region specific which really makes no sense at all and seems to be a ploy to try to add more categories to the awards. My suggestion for next year maybe also add categories for DJ and Producers that also divides them up my hair or eye color and maybe age or Mac or PC preferrence. Best US DJ with Black Hair, Brown Eyes Over 21 on a PC…ME!! But anyway, go vote so some DJs can increase the rates they are currently charging after they win. Where’s my whistle crew?

From the press release:
7th Annual Hard Dance Awards powered by Trackitdown.net has launched!

When better than the start of a new decade to kick off the 7th annual celebration of the scene we all love? Showcasing the latest and the best features of the unstoppable and international party movement, this edition is going to be the biggest yet!

Big news is that the categories have evolved to embrace all the styles of hard electronic music rocking the dance planet right now. Over the last few years the rise of European hard beats has come to dominate the world arena and we’re here to represent it all. If that’s not your sound then feel free to make your mark for your favourite UK producer and DJ instead. Simples!

Voting couldn’t be easier – from Monday 4th January 2010 head to www.harddanceawards.com and make yourselves heard in the biggest annual poll for the harder styles.

As always, the Awards ceremony needs a platform to present that showcases the scale of our scene and this year we’ve gone for gold! The Atomik Weekender 3 event promoted by GoodGreef and Chic Festivals will play host to the biggest array of talent you’ll see anywhere in 2010 and the Hard Dance Awards will be there in force right in the middle.

Held at the legendary Prestatyn holiday park that has been the home to hard dance weekenders for a decade, the Atomik Weekender 3 in the perfect location for three days of celebration. Talent performing at the event includes heroes like; Tidy Boys, Lisa Lashes, Kutski, Zany, Alex Kidd, Mark EG, Dana, Lab 4, Paul Glazby, Ed Real and many more… but you must hurry to secure your place as tickets are selling fast after the last sell out event AW2.

Head to www.harddanceawards.com for more information on the event and also to check out interviews and charts from 100 of the scene leaders. It’s your duty to vote!

DJ Mag Top 100 for 2009

djnth — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:11:24 +0000

With the success of his State of Trance Podcast and the chart-topping productions he cranked out this year it’s no surprise that Armin took the coveted #1 DJ in World spot yet again. If you’re in LA be sure to catch him this weekend at Monster Massive.

Here is the complete list for 2009:

1. Armin van Buuren (non-mover)
2. Tiesto (non-mover)
3. David Guetta (up 2)
4. Above & Beyond (non-mover)
5. Paul van Dyk (down 2)
6. Deadmau5 (up 5)
7. Ferry Corsten (down 1)
8. Markus Schulz (non-mover)
9. Gareth Emery (up 14)
10. Sander van Doorn (up 3)

11. ATB (up 14)
12. Infected Mushroom (down 2)
13. Sasha (down 6)
14. Axwell (up 6)
15. Andy Moor (up 3)
16. Bobina (up 12)
17. John Digweed (down 8)
18. Carl Cox (down 6)
19. Cosmic Gate (up 43)
20. Steve Angello (up 43)
21. Roger Shah (up 37)
22. Aly & Fila (up 9)
23. Paul Oakenfold (down 9)
24. John O’Callaghan (up 36)
25. Sebastian Ingrosso (new entry)
26. Benny Benassi (up 13)
27. Laidback Luke (up 19)
28. Richie Hawtin (down 13)
29. Fedde Le Grand (non-mover)
30. DJ Feel (up 25)
31. Lange (up 6)
32. Hernan Cattaneo (down 16)
33. Daft Punk (up 5)
34. Eric Prydz (down 13)
35. Bob Sinclar (up 5)
36. Joachim Garraud (down 9)
37. Kyau & Albert (down 15)
38. James Zabiela (down 21)
39. Umek (down 6)
40. Christopher Lawrence (re-entry)
41. Eddie Halliwell (down 22)
42. Simon Patterson (up 22)
43. Offer Nissim (up 8)
44. Judge Jules (down 12)
45. Sean Tyas (up 9)
46. Dubfire (down 16)
47. Martin Solveig (up 5)
48. Sven Vath (down 24)
49. Richard Durand (up 17)
50. Marco V (down 6)
51. Kaskade (new entry)
52. Tydi (new entry)
53. Erick Morillo (up 17)
54. Matt Darey (down 20)
55. Astrix (down 12)
56. Menno de Jong (down 8)
57. The Thillseekers (down 12)
58. Nick Warren (up 26)
59. Dirty South (up 15)
60. Roger Sanchez (down 3)
61. Mark Knight (down 19)
62. Wally Lopez (up 13)
63. Leon Bolier (down 32)
64. Blank & Jones (down 3)
65. Justice (up 8)
66. Laurent Wolf (up 1)
67. Astral Projection (up 27)
68. Boys Noize (new entry)
69. Ronski Speed (up 28)
70. Sander Kleinenberg (down 11)
71. Ricardo Villalobos (down 35)
72. Chuckie (new entry)
73. Sharam (new entry)
74. Marcel Woods (up 9)
75. Lisa Lashes (up 2)
76. Moonbeam (new entry)
77. Rank 1 (re-entry)
78. Sebastien Leger (up 11)
79. Marcus Schossow (new entry)
80. Steve Lawler (up 11)
81. Skazi (re-entry)
82. Super8 & Tab (new entry)
83. Pete Tong (down 5)
84. Tocadisco (up 14)
85. Sied van Riel (new entry)
86. Tiga (re-entry)
87. Daniel Kandi (new entry)
88. Mike Koglin (down 1)
89. Luciano (re-entry)
90. Yahel (down 34)
91. Myon & Shane 54 (new entry)
92. John B (new entry)
93. Simon Posford (new entry)
94. Fatboy Slim (down 2)
95. Robbie Rivera (re-entry)
96. Antoine Clamaran (new entry)
97. Nic Fanciulli (down 1)
98. Gui Boratto (new entry)
99. Alex M.O.R.P.H. (new entry)
100. Andy C (down 50)

2009 Trance Awards Winners

djnth — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:16:25 +0000

Euphoria and Trackitdown recently held their annual Trance Awards and below are the listed winners…no surprises really. *Yawn*

Best DJ
1. Paul Van Dyk
2. Armin Van Buuren
3. Tiësto

Best Producer
1. Paul Van Dyk
2. Armin Van Buuren
3. Tiësto

Best Label
1. Armada
2. Vandit
3. Anjunabeats

Best Remixer
1. Tiësto
2. Gareth Emery
3. Paul Van Dyk

Best New Face
1. Claudia Cazacu
2. Mat Zo
3. Ashley Wallbridge

Best Club
1. Judgement Sundays @ Eden
2. Cream @ Amnesia
3. Armada @ Amnesia

Best Event
1. Global Gathering
2. Trance Energy
3. Nature One

Best Website
1. Trance.nu
2. Afterhours.fm
3. Trackitdown.net

Best Resident
1. Armin Van Buuren @ Armada Ibiza
2. Tiësto @ Privilege Ibiza
3. Paul Van Dyk @ Cream Ibiza

Best Album
1. Armin Van Buuren – Imagine
2. Paul Van Dyk – Volume
3. A State Of Trance 2009

Best Radio Show
1. A State Of Trance – Armin Van Buuren
2. Trance Around The World – Above & Beyond
3. Club Life – Tiësto

Best Track
1. Paul Van Dyk Feat Johnny McDaid – Home
2. Paul Van Dyk – For An Angel 2009
3. Dash Berlin – Man On the Run

From Trackitdown.net
On Friday night thousands of people turned up at The Gallery @ Ministry of Sound nightclub for the Trance Awards ceremony. The party went off like a particularly well-primed firework. Markus Schulz, Menno De Jong, Simon Patterson, Sean Tyas, Claudia Cazacu & Jerome Isma-me all stepped behind the turntables and laid down the trance law! Over in the annex room Al Excess, Laura May, Hidden Agenda, Ryan Wilkinson and Intertek – the winners of the Trance Awards DJ Competition – did similarly fine work making their Ministry debuts!

Thanks to everyone for their support. The official Trance Awards Euphoria 2009 album is out now.

via: TrackitDown