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We kinda got caught up on releasing all of these great mixes over the past 4 months that we kinda pushed this mix aside for a bit. This is Part 2 of 4 of the 5+ hour long mix by DJ Nth that will be released at the end of the series that covers: Techno, Progressive, House, and Trance. Keep posted for parts 3 & 4 to be posted over the next few months. If you want more DJ Nth, check out a few other mixes on DMb.

Enjoy!

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:19:50 — 109.7MB)

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Talenthouse.com has a couple of new contest up that might be of interest to some of you out there. First is a remix contest for Scott Hardkiss‘ new track “Beat Freak” where the winner gets their remix released on Scott’s “God Within” label. The finialists will be picked with a vote and the final winner will be picked by Scott himself. There is no limit to genre so grab the samples and upload a mix then come back here and post a link to your track so we can listen/vote for your mix. Give Beat Freak a listen on the video below.

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Talenthouse also has a contest to work with Ryan Leslie who also happens to be a Harvard Graduate. I hadn’t heard of him before but I checked out the YouTube video below and was impressed by this guy’s talent. He is kinda cheesy dancing around but that’s probably because he has a camera on him and his music kinda sounds like Trance from 1995. This contest is to make a video of yourself creating a new track and to upload it. The winner will work with Ryan in the studio and get credit on a track. Be sure to post a link in the comments if you submit a video.

Check out the video below and then head over to TalentHouse and Get Recording

UK super-club brand Godskitchen kick starts the year with Pure Trance Classics, a must-have collection for fans and clubbers alike. Spread over three CD’s, Pure Trance Classics is the definition of real trance anthems for the loyal clubbing generation, bringing together a huge selection of exclusive tracks and mixes that have not featured on other albums including HUGE tunes from Tiësto, Armin, Paul van Dyk and Ferry Corsten plus future classics from the likes of Sander van Doorn, Marco V, Deadmau5 and Above & Beyond.

We have 3 copies of this triple CD set to giveaway to 3 readers. Just post in the comments and the winners will be chosen randomly next week. You will be notified if you are selected.

You can also pick up a copy of Godskitchen: Pure Trance Classics at Amazon.

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Bassnectar remixing The Pixies “Where is My Mind”.

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The Pixies – Where is My Mind (Bassnectar Remix)

A new remix of Drake’s “Forever” by Dave Edwards who did that great Kei$ha “Tik Tok” mix a few weeks back.

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Drake – Forever (Dave Edwards Remix)

Per QX mashing together The Eurhythmics “Sweet Dreams” with a Salt n Pepa vocal track.

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Salt n Pepa vs Eurhythmics – Sweet Pepa (Per QXs Nasty Mashups vol 1)

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Excision’s “Shambhala 2009″ mix is coming down the pipes for you this week to feed your Dubstep and Drum & Bass fix. Be sure to drop by his label Rottun Recordings and get some more free DJ Mixes and his MySpace page for tour dates.

Taking influence from Drum and Bass, Metal, and Hip Hop, Excision is a Dubstep artist who must be heard to be fully believed. Combining the morphing bass lines of Drum and Bass, the aggressive energy of Metal, and the laid back vibes of hip hop, Excision’s style is incomparable.

At only 22, this young Canadian’s passion for music has already driven him to become one of the biggest Dubstep acts of North America. Anyone who has heard a set by this bad boy has walked away feeling energized and refreshed. If you’re lucky enough to catch a live set, expect an assault of bass-heavy tracks, mixed quickly and seamlessly.

Enjoy!

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:32:12 — 126.7MB)

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The Do-Lab crew know how to set a mood: trademark organic structures, well lit environment, indoor and outdoor stages, happy people doing things to help good causes, top-notch artwork in every direction you look… oh ya, and big name dance music acts pushing some serious sound. This year’s annual Lucent L’amour event in honor of Valentines Day, was a perfect example of this. If you weren’t outside taking in the live avante garde dance performances or live art, you were treated to this years headliners: N.A.S.A., Bassnectar and Stanton Warriors (in order of appearance) on the multi screened main stage inside. (more…)

Long time Phoenix resident Inertia is constantly bridging the gap between human and machine, laying down syncopated atmospheres of computer generated music without sacrificing the heart and soul that people long for on the dance floor. For nearly 2 decades Inertia has been at the forefront of electronic music, both as a DJ and Producer.

As a Producer, his tracks have found their way into the hearts and playlists of DJ’s such as Danny Howells, Deepdish, Paul Van Dyk, Sasha, and John Digweed. In fact, his co-produced track “Time” by The Dream Traveler, was featured as the opening (and only US Produced track) on the legendary “Tranceport” CD by Paul Oakenfold.

A typical night with Inertia behind the decks might include a mishmash of electronic styles. Whether it’s uplifting or dark and brooding, he is going to find the sweet spot in the audience, and ensure they leave with sweat soaked clothes and smiles on their faces.

Inertia’s mix for the final round in the NGDJ competition can be listened to and voted on at the Let’s Mix Website where you can also check out mixes by the other finalists in the NGDJ competition.

Enjoy!

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Derek Riddle of Chicago providing the remixes of a couple of classics from Passion Pit, Phoenix, and Grizzley Bear.

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Passion Pit – Sleepy Head (TGIK remix)

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Phoenix- 1901 (TGIK Garage Mix A Organ)

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Grizzley Bear (TGIK Hip Hop Re-edit)

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Winter Music Conference is coming up and it’s time for the IDMA Awards. Stop in and vote for your favorites.
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25th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DANCE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES (more…)

German born, British bred Ludwig Amadeus is a London based songwriter and producer who effortlessly crafts songs with pop funk electro house and jazz tinged beats. His previous singles received a rave review in Metro and airplay on Kissy Sellout’s show on BBC Radio 1.

After being up for 3 days straight (a method he frequently uses to write), Ludwig recorded the well catchy and potentially smash hit, ‘God Only Knows My Shoe Size’. He says that he genuinely doesn’t have a clue what it is about.

Here we have a free download of the Original Mix of ‘God Only Knows My Shoe Size’.

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Ludwig Amadeus – God Only Knows My Shoe Size

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