All posts tagged: DJ

ColoRising Interview with George Apergis aka EMEX

George Apergis, known to the music world as EMEX, holds many titles. While that of producer, DJ, and record label boss are the immediate that come to mind, he's also a designer, and you can also add historian to the list. The Athens, Greece-based artist has not only released some of the most important techno records to come out of the country, but he's also responsible for literally helping to pioneer the Greek techno movement.

Eva Shaw Interview

Eva Shaw is the very embodiment of the word multifaceted. A producer, songwriter, DJ and label boss, her ear for crafting hit records without compromising her creativity or integrity has allowed her to not only churn out massive songs as a solo artist, but has also given her the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in music...period. Although storming the dance and electronica circuits with 'Charizma' and 'Space Jungle', Eva Shaw demonstrated that she was equally as fierce when it came to Hip-Hop production, crafting pure, unadulterated bangers.

ColoRising Interview with Eva Shaw

Eva Shaw is the very embodiment of the word multifaceted. A producer, songwriter, DJ and label boss, her ear for crafting hit records without compromising her creativity or integrity has allowed her to not only churn out massive songs as a solo artist, but has also given her the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in music...period. Although storming the dance and electronica circuits with 'Charizma' and 'Space Jungle', Eva Shaw demonstrated that she was equally as fierce when it came to Hip-Hop production, crafting pure, unadulterated bangers.

ColoRising Mixes 39: Jay Carder

Jay Carder is not just a mainstay DJ within the UK, but in music...period. Known for her versatility, spinning everything from house music to downtempo and even Hip-Hop, her effortless sets are truly journeys, taking fans through pure listening experiences. Having played in countless clubs including Ministry of Sound and Fabric just to name a few, she has performed alongside giants such as Osunlade, Modeselektor and Groove Armada. She is a resident DJ and promoter for the Birmingham-based company Voyage Events, not to mention has acquired residency at Austria's Snowbombing Festival. With a firm reputation planted, Jay Carder is truly an exciting DJ who has carved out her own lane in the scene.

Listen to object blue’s ‘FIGURE BESIDE ME’ EP

London-based DJ and producer object blue has shared her third EP 'FIGURE BESIDE ME'. Comprised of the two tracks 'ECSTASY OF SAINT TERESA' and 'FUCK THE STASIS', the record is a journey into experimental electronica constructed of jittery samples and twisted effects, with object blue still finding a way to slide in hypnotic drum programming to keep a groove.

Creamfields 2018 at Daresbury, August 23rd – 26th, Cheshire

The abundance of scaffold and trussing that makes up the structure is also a production designer’s dream. As a result, Generator will provide an all-round spectacle that will include an enormous all-encompassing and multi-dimensional wall of LED screens at the stage end, not to mention an abundance of lights, lasers, and pyro that will span the length and breadth of the structure. Once again, the bar has been raised, with Generator proving that when it comes to pushing the limits of what is possible, Creamfields remains way ahead of the curve.

Bruno Martini Interview

Bruno Martini has been called the next superstar to emerge out of Brazil fostering international status. However, if you examine the history of the São Paulo-born musician, DJ, producer and actor, then global stardom would seen inevitable. The son of musician Gino Martini of Double You fame, he exploded on the scene as a teenager signed to Disney Records as a member of the group College 11 with band mate Mayra Arduini. Releasing their self-titled debut LP in 2012 and 2015's 'Que Talento!', The group would go on to tour with the likes of Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, earning Platinum status with sells and chart placement.

NELA Interview

Modern techno music as we know it may have been pioneered by The Belleville Three in Detroit, however the foundation that Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May helped to build eventually spread around the world inspiring young producers in Germany, the UK and more, eventually reaching as far as Tel Aviv. Whilst Israel may not be the first country one may think of in terms of the genre, there are DJs and producers creating the music and adding their identity, spreading the sound to international territory. One of those producers are NELA. The Israeli-born artist is fostering a rich and astounding sound bursting with musicality. Already a fixture as a performer in her native Tel Aviv, the now Berlin-based act is establishing herself as a force in the electronic scene pumping out top-notch records and rocking the dance floor as a DJ.

ColoRising Interview with NELA

Modern techno music as we know it may have been pioneered by The Belleville Three in Detroit, however the foundation that Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May helped to build eventually spread around the world inspiring young producers in Germany, the UK and more, eventually reaching as far as Tel Aviv. Whilst Israel may not be the first country one may think of in terms of the genre, there are DJs and producers creating the music and adding their identity, spreading the sound to international territory. One of those producers are Nela. The Israeli-born artist is fostering a rich and astounding sound bursting with musicality. Already a fixture as a performer in her native Tel Aviv, the now Berlin-based act is establishing herself as a force in the electronic scene pumping out top-notch records and rocking the dance floor as a DJ.