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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)

Get Your Deadmau5 USB Drive

djnth — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:44:41 +0000

You read it right, Deadmau5 now has his own USB drives that you can order starting Feb 7th here.

He recently made history becoming the first ever artist of this genre to headline London’s legendary Earls Court, following in the footsteps of Oasis, Pink Floyd and Madonna.

This special edition deadmau5 USB has eyes that light up when being used. It features
exclusive footage from this recent Live show at Earls Court, recorded on December 18th
2010. Contents include…

• Exclusive film – Live From Earls Court shot in HD
• Behind the scenes footage
• Exclusive photo gallery
• Wallpapers

NOTE: This product is NOT available to territories in the American continent for some weird reason.

Elite Force RE:VAMPED

djnth — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:05:05 +0000

In February, Elite Force releases a landmark album of re-fixes, mashups & re-edits, ‘RE:VAMPED’, on his U&A Recordings imprint. There were a number of reworks that he couldn’t ‘get’ for the album, so he decided he would do a series of free downloads under the ‘PRE:VAMPED’ banner, prior to it’s release. Check em out.

CD REVIEW: Deadmau5 – For Lack of A Better Name

sonique — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:26:48 +0000

ARTIST: Deadmau5

TRACK/ALBUM: For Lack of A Better Name (Mixed Album)

RATING: (3/5)

This album is a compilation of Deadmau5′s original productions spanning the past two years and serves more as a showcase for his diversity as a producer than his skills as a dj. Short cross fades and minimal overlays that can easily be done in a number of software programs these days, is less than impressive. Especially given the potential for layering and EQ work with the more minimal percussive tracks, like “BOT”, later in the sequence. Based on the technical mixing skills usually highlighted in a “mixed” cd, this seems like a bit of a misnomer.

The album does includes some of his popular electro house tracks like “Ghosts N’ Stuff” (featuring the vocals of Pendulum’s Rob Swire) and “Hi Friend” to get things moving towards the beginning. But seems to flounder in the middle with the more minimal techy tracks that fail to resolve the conflict between the rhythmic shuffle and the sudden halt created by the breakdown of sweeping synth chords and arpeggiated crescendos to nowhere. While his new releases contain some interesting ideas, the execution is somewhat lacking in terms of integrating them into a cohesive whole. “Soma”‘s deep bass and techy groove is hijacked by a piano interlude that feels out of place. “The 16th Hour” starts as a dark driving progressive trance track that is starkly contrasted by the uplifting melodic breakdown. Concluding the cd is “Strobe” that begins with an orchestral, cinematic introduction and builds to a more dance floor friendly, melodic track in his signature style. Leaning more towards trance than the electro house, fans of his earlier work will still be pleased with this one!

For Lack of A Better Name (the mixed album) traverses several areas of the electronic music realm from the booty shakin’ club hits to the more introspective soundscapes, demonstrating his range as a producer. And perhaps a glimpse into where he may be heading… film score by Deadmau5?

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)

Deadmau5 “For Lack of a Better Name” Releases in September

djnth — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:51:39 +0000

A new Deadmau5 album, “For Lack Of A Better Name”, releases Sept. 22 via Ultra Records.

Fall Tour Dates to support the album:

Sun 8/2 Wasaga Beach, ON The Dome
Wed 8/5 Niagara Falls, ON Dragonfly
Fri 8/7 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live
Sat 8/8 Miami Beach, FL Mansion Night Club
Sun 8/9 Chicago, IL Grant Park – Lollapalooza
Wed 9/2 Aspen, CO Belly Up Aspen
Thu 9/3 Charlotte, NC The Forum
Fri 9/4 San Juan, PR The Arena at Pier 10
Sat 9/5 New York, NY Randalls Island – Electric Zoo
Sun 9/6 El Paso, TX Club 101
Mon 9/7 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Wed 9/23 Ottawa, ON Ritual
Thu 9/24 Quebec City Dagobert Night Club
Fri 9/25 Montreal, QC Metropolis
Sat 9/26 Toronto, ON The Guvernment
Tue 9/29 Winnipeg, MB Republic Nightclub
Wed 9/30 Calgary, AB Flames Central
Thu 10/1 Edmonton, AB Edmonton Edmonton Events Centre
Sat 10/3 Seattle, WA Showbox at the SODO
Wed 10/28 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Thu 10/29 San Francisco, CA Grand Ballroom
Sat 10/31 Los Angeles, CA HARD @ The Forum
Sun 11/1 San Diego, CA House of Blues
Mon 11/2 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
Wed 11/4 Denver, CO The Ogden
Fri 11/6 Dallas, TX House of Blues
Sat 11/7 Austin, TX Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre
Sun 11/8 Houston, TX House of Blues
Tue 11/10 Little Rock, AR The Village
Wed 11/11 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
Thu 11/12 Orlando, FL House of Blues
Fri 11/13 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Sun 11/15 Tampa, FL The Ritz
Tue 11/17 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
Wed 11/18 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
Thu 11/19 Nashville, TN Limelight
Sat 11/21 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
Sun 11/22 Philadelphia, PA TLA
Mon 11/23 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Tue 11/24 Boston, MA Roxy Boston

Daft Punk Grabs the Grammy

djnth — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:18:59 +0000

It’s Grammy time again…

The winner in the category Best Dance Recording “Harder Better Faster Stronger” by Daft Punk from the album “Alive 2007″. Other nominees in the category: Hot Chip, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Sam Sparro, and Rihanna.

Also winning in the Best Electronic/Dance Album category is Daft Punk for “Alive 2007″ which also featured: Cyndi Lauper, Kylie Minogue, The Brazilian Girls, Moby, and Robyn.

In the Best Alternative Music Album and Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package categories Radiohead picked up the Grammy for “In Rainbows.”

In the category for Best Remixed Recording Justice won for their remix of “Electric Feel” by MGMT which also featured: Deadmau5, Stonebridge, Junkie XL, and Moto Blanco.

Congrats!

Deadmau5 Artist Album and Tour Dates

djnth — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:22:17 +0000

Deadmau5′s first artist album entitled “Random Album Title” is due out digitally September 2nd. A world tour will follow with Deadmau5 in the iconic mouse head performing using his laptop and manipulating visuals.

Track listing:
1. Sometimes Things Get, Whatever
2. Complications
3. Slip
4. Some Kind Of Blue
5. Brazil (2nd Edit)
6. Alone With You
7. I Remember
8. Faxing Berlin (Piano Acoustic Version)
9. Faxing Berlin
10. Not Exactly
11. Arguru
12. So There I Was

World tour dates:
9/1- Las Vegas, USA- Wet Republic
9/3 – Ann Arbor, USA – Necto
9/4 – St. Louis, USA – Home
9/5 – Chicago, USA – House of Blues
9/6 – Washington DC, USA – Ibiza Night Club:
9/7 – Toronto, CANADA – Virgin Festival
9/11 – Austin, USA – Sky
9/12 – Houston, USA – Bar Rio
9/13 – Dallas, USA – Lizard Lounge
9/16 – New York, USA – Cielo (DJ Set)
9/17 – Boston, USA – Underbar
9/18 – Newport Beach, USA – Tentation
9/19 – Mexicali, MEXICO – Parque Vincente Guerrero
9/20 – Denver, USA – Beta
9/22 – Orlando, USA – Firestone
9/23 – Columbus, USA – Boma
9/24 – Winnipeg, CANADA – Hifi
9/25 – Edmonton, CANADA – The Bank
9/26 – Seattle, USA – Decibel Festival Neumos
9/27 – San Francisco, USA – Ruby Skye
10/2 – London, UK – Matter
10/3 – Oxford, UK – Oxford Academy
10/4 – Bristol, UK – Carling Academy
10/10 – Manchester, UK – The Warehouse Project
10/11 – Sheffield, UK – The Plug
10/17 – Dublin, IRELAND – Tripod
10/18 – Newcastle, UK – Digital
10/23 – Brighton, UK – Digital
10/24 – Nottingham, UK – Boudoir Superstar
10/25 – Leeds, UK – Victoria Works Warehouse
10/30 – Sacramento, USA – The Park
10/31 – Los Angeles, USA – Shrine Auditorium: Hard
11/1 – Las Vegas, USA – Orleans Arena
11/7 – Curitiba, BRAZIL – Park Barigui
11/8 – Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA – Creamfields
11/14 – Rio De Janeiro, BRAZIL – Cream
11/15 – Belo Horizonte, BRAZIL – Creamfields
11/16 – Sao Paulo, BRAZIL – Xxxperience
11/19 – Boulder, USA – Fox
11/20 – Atlanta, USA – Opera
11/21 – Philadelphia, USA – Electric Factory
11/22 – Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – The Cave
11/26 – New York, USA – Webster Hall
11/27 – Vancouver, CANADA – Celebrities
11/28 – Vancouver, CANADA – Celebrities
11/29 – Detroit, USA – Bleu
12/3 – Merida, MEXICO – Centro De Covenciones
12/4 – Anaheim, USA – House of Blues
12/5 – Phoenix, USA – Myst
12/6 – Mexico City, MEXICO – Vegas Night Club
12/26 – Toronto, CANADA – This Is London
12/27 – Miami, USA – Mansion

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