CineSpace Hollywood closed down this past week to re-open this Tuesday Feb 8, 2011 as Dim Mak Studios with a new side entrance. Dim Mak Tuesdays was a destination for bands and artists like Uffie, The Editors, Kid Cudi, Digitalism, The Presets, Boys Noize, and Friendly Fires to get their start with Dim Mak leader Steve Aoki at the helm.

Press:
LOS ANGELES – Dim Mak founder and world renowned DJ/Producer, Steve Aoki will unveil his latest project, “Dim Mak Studios”. The dual format venue, live show and nightclub, will continue to host Tuesday nights presented by Dim Mak. Dim Mak Studios has taken the liberty of presenting entertainment on any night of the week, live acts or spinning DJs.

Premiering Tuesday, Feb. 8, Dim Mak Studios will launch “The Loft”, a weekly “pop-up party” happening every Tuesday. The Loft’s grand opening is sure to deliver a prime party with the Official ‘Cut Copy- Record Release” featuring secret guests, Uproot Andy, Samo Soundboy (Trouble & Bass), Them Jeans and new Dim Mak resident DJ Heavy Accents. Party attendees will be entering through a new rear entrance on Cosmo.

After 7 years of successful music showcases, this new venue venture will provide an interesting opportunity for Dim Mak to flex it’s auditory and design muscle.

Looks like a fresh benchmark for Dim Mak has been set.

DIMMAK.COM OFFICIAL STATEMENT
“After 7 years of bringing you the most progressive and cutting-edge music with “Dim Mak Tues- days”, a new project by Dim Mak and Founder/Owner Steve Aoki is here! “Dim Mak Studios: The Loft Series” is a new party, with a new face, same focus to bring you the next “IT” bands and DJ/producers from around the world, but only here for a LIMITED TIME ONLY. “The Loft” will run from February through August, and is expected to win over your hearts every Tuesday at Dim Mak Stu- dios!”

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Facebook event right *here*.

BIG! Get on it. Also, remember that fabricfirst members get in free + a guest at half price.

On Friday 14th Jan, fabric is on a pure party flex as a collection of the finest good vibe selectors take to the legendary Room One decks. Heading up the bill is a producer whose relentless growth has been recurrently documented by appearances on fabric line-ups: Benga will be wowing crowds with his pioneering strand of bass alongside fellow collaborator MC Youngman, an artist with radio A-list success with his release on Digital Soundboy at the end of 2010. Scratch Perverts make their 2011 fabric debut after a mammoth year of releases and sell out tour dates while Ms Dynamite is set to perform her wind-and-grind inducing live set. One half of Roller Express – a project tipped for big things in 2011- Redlight will join the fray with his specialist strand of vocal focused dance music. Up and coming bass music collective Tomb Crew and the man responsible for keeping London crowds clued up on authentic funky bashment flavours, Smutlee, are also on board to keep the vibe going.

They’ll be welcoming some of the most performance focused drum and bass DJs to our cavernous Room Two this week for a night of heart-thudding bass and ear-splitting rhythmic rolls. Andy C leads the pack with his much desired, energy-heavy style set; with a recently constructed home studio and the promise of some solo productions in 2011, the RAM Records spearhead is sure to be on a creative flex as we move into the new year. 1xtra’s Bailey also tops the bill and with his overarching appreciation of all drum and bass strands, he’ll undoubtedly have crowds bopping to the beat. Dom and Roland is set to switch things up as his ultra technological take on production takes his set to a different level, while Vapour and Macpherson hop on board to drive fabric fiends to dizzy new heights.

Room Three will be vibing to do a different beat as a collection of the godfathers of that moment-in-time, dark garage sound will grace our brick-clad cubby hole. Commended for bringing the original idea of dubstep to shady, underground, (and back then empty) dancefloors, Horsepower Productions and El-B are set to fill our club with hardhitting, dynamic basslines and that recognisable, high-soul groove.  We’ll also be welcoming Oris Jay to our disco, a man whose dusk-infused electronica is sure to take us to even murkier waters. Seiji is set to round up our prolific bill, and with another self-titled EP set to drop in February, we can only expect more beeps, bongos and bass that memorably tore up dance floors in 2010.

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We have a couple of passes for one lucky reader in the UK who wants to attend a night at Together. Just post in the comments and we will randomly choose one reader next week to receive the passes.

Together Season One kicks off on Friday 12th March for a series of events at the Coronet Theatre with an amazing lineup over the next few months.

Full Info on Together:

Together Season One – The Launch Party from Lock N Load Events

TOGETHER SEASON ONE / WEEK ONE: THE LAUNCH PARTY
Friday March 12, 2010
The Coronet, Elephant & Castle
London

ROOM 1:
Mylo (DJ set)
Sub Focus
Zombie Nation [Live]
Crystal Fighters [Live]
Doorly
Rory Phillips (Durrr)
Men In Masks

ROOM 2: FACT MAGAZINE
Kode9
Mosca
R1 Ryders
Deep Teknologi
FACT DJs

ROOM 3:
O.Children [Live]
My Tiger, My Timing [Live]
Lunar Youth [Live]
Union DJs
Ben Gomori (Data Transmission)

For the launch we welcome three of the finest purveyors of electronic music in its different guises; Mylo, Sub Focus and Zombie Nation (live). Further live music in the main room comes courtesy of the brilliant Crystal Fighters, with additional support from Ibiza Rock’s Doorly, Durrr’s head honcho Rory Phillips and Men In Masks. Super cool music website and all round trendsetters FACT host room 2 with very special guest Kode9 alongside Mosca, R1 Ryders and Deep Teknologi, whilst room 3 also sees live performances from three acts you are going to be hearing a lot from in the coming months; O.Children, My Tiger My Timing and Lunar Youth. Add to this monstrous lineup London’s no.1 student DJs, the Union DJs and Data Transmission’s Ben Gomori, and we have on our hands a true statement of intent of what should be expected from Together Season One.

COMING SOON TO TOGETHER…
Together Season One will encompass a melting pot of sounds including the biggest and best DJs and up-and-coming live bands in the alternative electronic scene. The lineups for the first eight weeks have now been revealed with highlights including (deep breath!); Mylo, Sub Focus, Zombie Nation (Live), Kode9, The Bloody Beetroots (Live), Does It Offend You Yeah? (Live), Hervé, Kissy Sell Out, Reverend & The Makers (Live), Radio 1’s Nick Grimshaw, Daisy Dares You [Live], Mumford & Sons Barn Dance, Ms Dynamite (Live), Joker, Plastician, Roni Size, Rob da Bank, Kano, Mala (Digital Mystikz), Loefah, 2562, Boy 8-Bit, Toddla T, D.I.M., Cassius, Uffie [Live], Kavinsky, Ou Est Le Swimming Pool [Live], Holy Ghost!, Felix da Housecat and Digitialism [Live]!!

Full Lineups and More Information:
Together Club Website
Lock n Load Events
The Coronet

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How important is Soul Heaven to you and why is you think they have been successful; proudly celebrating their 10th Anniversary?
At soul heaven we have always kept it real musically and all the djs have done wonderful work giving you the best in soul dance music. Soul Heaven always kept a close contact with the fans, and there is always an a class set of entertainment. With the cds, events worldwide, and quality of music they bring, you can’t go wrong. They are also friendly with all fans and give them the time they deserve. 10 years is a long time to keep for an ongoing party, and soul heaven has proven themselves in our industry.

Your career spans way more than ten years but can you remember the time when you celebrated 10 years in the industry and as MAW?
I will never forget our 10-year anniversary (maw). We had a huge party in Miami at opium garden, over 2000 people and the best live entertainment you could ever have. We invited the Nuyorican Soul band to back up Roy Ayers, Bebe Winans, Stephanie Mills, James Ingram, Jody Watley, and many more. Brazilian dancers, fireworks, the infamous MAW gift bags, and much more.

Soul Heaven brought together the soulful sounds of house and really gave it a worldwide stage. How have you seen dance music evolve over the last decade?
Dance music has evolved very much. From djs playing at the Olympics, to playing at the super bowl, working with cirque du soleil and even getting recognized at the Grammys with awards, dance music is growing in a big way. Many pop artists now are leaning towards dance music where before many in that world saw it as taboo. I only see it growing bigger in that way where the worlds will mix more musicially.

Are there any particular styles that you have seen arise and quite happily seen disappear…?
Well dance music always goes through its changes, many styles come have their light and go back to the underground till it happens again. All i can say is we all need to stay creative and true to the music we make, not be afraid to experiment and mesh the styles but make music you love and feel from your heart. That’s why house music is still here.

You’ve been involved with many compilation projects in your career, do you enjoy a more retrospective approach?
I like doing all kinds of compilations, i’ve recorded over 12 compilations to date and they’ve had variation. i always think about making a cd you can hear in your car, your house party, with wonderful energy for all. Sometimes the retro approach is great too because you can teach the new generation where it all comes from.

How did the album come about, how did you feel when you were asking to put together the 10th Anniversary Comp?
I was honored to be asked to mix and compile the soul heaven compilation. i’ve been involved with soul heaven since its conception and it felt right to be a part of this project. When MOS became the label of choice to release the cd, it came full circle, MOS is one of our landmarks in club music, it’s a pleasure to be involved with both those entities united!

Tell us a bit about the compilation and how you put the album together, how was the album mixed?
It took a few weeks to compile the album; i usually go 20 extra songs over the limit so there is enough. Sometimes all can’t be cleared and some tunes do not make it. i mix a the body and i add effects and keyboard overdubs so there are exclusive bits all over, sometimes very subliminal. i also add a few exclusive Vega tunes.

What experience do you hope the listener has while checking out the new Soul Heaven Compilation?
I hope the listener enjoy a bit of the Soul Heaven experience and will come out to a soul heaven event near you to get the full on vibe. This cd can be played at a party, while you’re getting ready, in your car driving, travelling, at your own house party, even at a club! During a course of a soul heaven night you get many colors of music within the atmosphere, i tried to fit some of that in these cds. Then you have the classics, I asked the soul heaven residents to each pick a few tunes, and they sent in and we picked enough to fit on one cd, they did an amazing job compiling.

Are you and Kenny still actively sharing studio together, what releases and/or remixes should we be expecting from you in the near future?
Kenny and I are working on our solo projects now. We will soon get together maybe in 2011 to create a new Masters At Work masterpiece!

Right now I’ve just finished the Ananes World album by Anane which is about to be released, its a full on album production by Louie Vega. I’m in the studio now recording my elements of life ii album, which is a double album. I have executive produced an album by Boddhi Satva ( new upcoming talent/ dj/ producer) which is entitled invocation. EOL and Boddhi are due for a summer release. Vega records is currently releasing two singles a month and we are soon up to our 100 release which we will celebrate with a proper Vega records comp end of this year. Roots in NYC every Wednesday at Cielo, and Dance Ritual residencies worldwide from Miami to Rome to Japan. Check out www.vegarecords.net for much more info.

Along with your wife Anane, your father and family have a very musical background, what does a Master at Work get up to when he’s not working?
When I’m not working I’m having fun with my son, we do lots of kids stuff. My wife and son go on excursions in various places. We love beaches, snow, natural wonders, etc.

You’ve included the smash hit Hey Hey by Dennis Ferrer in the compilation, Dennis has been bubbling on the scene for many many years now, and despite having been responsible for some amazing records is finally getting the recognition he deserves…
I’m very happy for Dennis, he has been working hard and creating wonderful music for years. He deserves what is happening and what is to come. He has my 100% support! Keep up the great work Dennis!!!

Are you still as active as ever in researching and buying new music? Are there any new producers and new talent that are catching you eye at the moment. What other producers out there are really pushing boundaries or making a big impact on our scene?
The young producers of South Africa and the scene out there, is like no other right now. There is something magical happening out there. Kids 15 years old and up are making music with such high quality and hot grooves. Hot producers worldwide cookin up a storm are black coffee, Mzee, Culoe de song, Anane Vega and Antonello Coghe at Nulu music, Boddhi Satva, Fabio Genito, Duce Martinez, Louie Gorbea, Phil Asher, Atjazz, Ezel, Abicah soul, Radio slave, lLuciano, there are quite a few.

I am still very active collecting music and playing many tunes way before their time. You have to in this game. I also have a vast collection that extends way back and can play classics in a special way.

As the digital revolution continues to grow and no enters yet another form, have you embraced it. Are you a bit of a technology fan or a traditionalist?
Of course we have embraced technology today. We are in it!

What was your most expensive buy?
My Protools rig!

What releases are forthcoming on your successful record label Vega?
We are very excited here at Vega records because we have been nominated at winter music conference for independent label of the year. We have lots of goodies coming for Vega records with producers Boddhi Satva, Madame x, Duce Martinez, Johnny Dangerous, Louie Gorbea, Fabio Genito, The French Twins, Luisito Quintero, and Elements of Life.

Tell us something we didn’t know about Louie Vega.
Louie Vega can roller-skate ala roller disco days!

Soul Heaven 10 Year Anniversary Mixed by Louie Vega Tracklisting:

CD1:
01. Boddhi Satva – Soul Heaven, The Roots Of London
02. Len Faki – My Black Sheep (Radio Slave Remix) & Dennis Ferrer – Hey Hey (Instrumental)
03. Dennis Ferrer – Hey Hey (DF’s Attention Vocal Mix)
04. Detroit Experiment – Think Twice (Henrik Schwarz Remix)
05. Madame X aka Anane – You’re So Sweet (Antonello Coghe / Filipe Narciso Mix)
06. Sister Pearl – Bang The Drum (Manoo Remix)
07. Anane – Let’s Get High (Louie Vega EOL Mix)
08. Fabio Genito – Marenostrum (Organic Mix)
09. Fabrizio Orte – Into You
10. Bah Samba ft. Joseph Philogene – Em Bo La (Antonello Coghe/Filipe Narciso Mix)
11. Mzee Feat. Malatji – Ancestral Calling (Rancido Deep Journey Mix)
12. Boddhi Satva – Punch Koko (Boddhi Satva Remix)
13. Boddhi Satva ft. Yuba – Ayele (Manoo Remix)
14. Jephté Guillaume presents Erol Josué – Papa Loko (Jephte’s Extended Loko Vokal Mix)
15. Rocco Feat. Phumeza Dlwati – Poem
16. Boddhi Satva Feat. Fredy Massamba – Warriors Of Africa
17. Joe T. Vannelli Feat. Csilla – Play With The Voice (MAW In Your Face Dub)
18. SoulFricans – Sex In Africa
19. Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura Band ft. Mayra Caridad Valdés – Roforofo Fight

CD2:
01. Jay ‘Sinister’ Sealee & Louie Vega starring Julie McKnight – Bittersweet Love Affair
02. N’dinga Gaba ft. Scotty P. – Queen (Ricanstruction Vocal)
03. Elements of Life Feat. Lisa Fischer & Cindy Mizelle – Into My Life (You Brought The Sunshine) Roots Mix
04. Jovonn – First Night To Love
05. Vega ft. Johnny Dangerous – London Roots
06. Mr. V – Circle Track
07. Jovonn Feat. Carole Sylvan – Feelin’ Better (Jovonn Next Moov Club Mix)
08. Agev Munsen – Alien Conversations 1
09. Ralf Gum & Monique Bingham – Little W. 12th St.
10. DJN Project – Take You Away (Glenn Underground Rewerk Tribute Mix)
11. Duce Martinez – Just As Long
12. Lil’ Louis – Feels Good Just To Feel
13. Fanatix Feat. Alison Crockett & Nathan Haines – Fly
14. Roots Orchestra – Child Like
15. Alex Finkin & Reverend P ft. Jocelyn Mathieu – Those Days Are Gone
16. Elements Of Life ft. Lisa Fischer – Love Will Know (Roots Demo Mix)
17. Nathan Adams & Zepherin Saint – Circles (Vocal Mix)
18. Alton Miller & Amp Fiddler – When The Morning Comes (Main Vocal Mix)
19. DJ Man X & Albert “Sterling” Menendez ft. Josh Milan – Consequences

CD3:
01. Elements Of Life Feat. Lisa Fischer & Cindy Mizelle – Into My Life (You Brought The Sunshine) (Vamp Mix)
02. Georg Levin ft. Clara Hill – (I Got) Somebody New
03. Kimara Lovelace – Misery (Lil’ Louis Extended Mix)
04. Trackheadz – Our Music
05. The Deep & Fred Melosax – Dom Dom Jump
06. Kentphonik – Sunday Showers
07. Barbara Tucker – Stay Together
08. Mood II Swing ft. Carol Sylvan – Closer (King Street Moody Club)
09. Sara Devine – Special (Louie Vega EOL Mix)
10. Soul Central – Song For Sharma
11. “Little Louie” Vega ft. Arnold Jarvis – Life Goes On

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UNION presents:  SUMMER SENDOFF FESTIVAL at Fabric, London.

Earlybird tickets are already sold out, make sure you secure yours before they’re all gone:  Ticketweb

After discovering the pair playing a set at Global Gathering,  they have since gone on to play some of the UK’s biggest venues, including Ministry of Sound London.  It seems about time this class act got some real recognition and got signed up.  Get down to Fabric and support these guys  in the DJing competition run by Union DJ agency.  Check out some of their mixes and links below:

• Spirit Bomb 
• Robot Rocky Rock Rock

Myspace and Facebook pages

Best of luck boys – let us know how it goes.

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After a huge year for the boys, including a set at Global Gathering, they find themselves playing alongside Zane Lowe at one of London’s top clubs. They will be on from 10-11 at the resident student night, Milkshake. Dance Music blog discovered them a few months ago, and they look set to continue impressing on bigger and bigger stages.

Check out their pages here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Siegfried-Android/10630644771 http://www.myspace.com/siegfriedandroid

DMb wishes you well lads!

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Dogzilla’s Alex Patterson will be playing a rare US gig in Phoenix, Arizona on December 1, 2007.

After what seems like an eternity the mighty Dogzilla return with their latest opus, the anthemic Frozen.

Carrying on from last years legendary Without You the Dogz have developed their sound along the electronica meets rocky road combining soaring melodies with grungy guitars and driving dancefloor beats. Add the Dogz own vocals and you’ve got Frozen, a modern anthem for a nu-skool clubbing generation.

Along with the radio edits Dogzilla turn in three mixes, Original, Club and Dub that are all based around their trademark sound. Remix duties fall to Germany’s Wippenberg who serves up a pulsing, mutant electro-trance mix that’s irresistible. Frozen is the fourth single from Dogzilla, expect a fifth single in the winter followed by the debut Dogzilla album in 2008.

via: DanceNova

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OCTOBER 5TH-10TH, 2007- make your plans & register today!

The VEGAS MUSIC EXPERIENCE is an international Dance Music conference taking place annually in LAS VEGAS.  

The 14th Annual BILLBOARD Dance Music Summit has joined forces with the VEGAS MUSIC EXPERIENCE in 2007 and in the next few years you will see the VME grow to be one of the World’s largest and most important International music conferences.

World class live acts and DJ’s, Producers, emerging artists, agents, record labels, industry elite, clubs, promoters, magazines and music lovers will unite in Las Vegas for one week of amazing non-stop music, entertainment, seminars, networking and performances in some of the best nightclubs and venues on the planet.

The focus of the VME is to create an environment where rising talent from across the world will have the opportunity to learn, network and perform amongst major record labels, industry professionals, media, world famous talent, and music fans.

The parties and events commence on October 4th and go around the clock thru October 10th.

For specific workshop dates and seminar schedule CLICK HERE.

Top executives and world famous talent present these workshops. Guest speakers will cover topics on various educational panels providing first hand knowledge on current topics impacting today’s dance music industry & beyond. They will enable established and emerging artists to learn everything from marketing, promotions, contract negotiations, music production and more…

REGISTER EARLY FOR A CHANCE TO PERFORM AT THIS YEARS VME!”ALL EARLY-BIRD REGISTRARS, who register by September 15th, will have the opportunity to submit their music and be selected by a panel of judges, to perform at various events. After you register, details and directions on how to submit your music will be emailed to you by September 22nd.

VEGAS MUSIC EXPERIENCE is about you, the music lovers and the artists. We are providing a path for tomorrow’s world famous artists to reach their goals today and for music fans everywhere to explore & enjoy this exciting week of music.

Be part of the industry’s most important business-to-business event! Program highlights include timely, relevant and controversial panel topics, Q&A sessions with artists, DJs and other key industry influencers, networking opportunities, and much more.

Register & make your plans today.