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Reviewed: Snatt & Vix feat. Denise Rivera – Here For The Rush

Reviewed: Snatt & Vix feat. Denise Rivera –...

Amsterdam Trance Records is a new label owned by Raz Nitzan and Adrian Broekhuyse (Sir Adrian), the talented writing duo behind many of the biggest vocal trance tracks of recent years - 'Shivers', 'Rain', 'Winter Stayed', 'The Sound of Goodbye', 'Sunset Boulevard', 'Beauty Hides In The Deep'....I don't think I need to go on.  The label's focus is on releasing quality vocal trance, so it's with nervous excitement we check out their first offering, 'Here For The Rush' by Snatt & Vix featuring Denise Rivera. Tight percs shuffle as a buzzing bass drives us through the first build up to where ...

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INTERVIEW: Catching up with trance sensation, Leon Bolier

INTERVIEW: Catching up with trance sensation, Leon...

Introduction With an extensive and undeniably successful list of singles, albums and remixes, Dutch born composer, DJ and producer Leon Bolier, has well made his mark in the trance scene. It wasn’t long after his career began to flourish in 2008 – where he released a number of successful songs including ‘Ocean Drive Boulevard’ - that his creative producing and remixing magic was recognised and admired by listeners worldwide. The follow up to his solo compilation debut is the highly anticipated and well praised ‘Streamlined 2011 – Tunis Mixed’, which was recently released on Streamlined Records/Spinnin. Featuring tracks and remixes from international electronic ...

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Catching Up With First State

Catching Up With First State

Sander van Dien is one of the trance scene's most in-demand producers.  Countless remixes, a ferocious gigging schedule and taking care of his own sublabel of Blackhole Recordings (First State Music) means that he is quite a hard man to pin down.  But I caught up with Sander to get the low-down on his latest mix compilation, 'The Whole Nine Yards' and to find out about his up and coming productions and gigs. www.firststatemusic.com Cat: Sander, thanks for taking the time to talk to us here at Beatsmedia.   Where in the world are you at the minute? Sander: Hey, thanks!  I’m currently in ...

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Catching Up With Matt Lange

Catching Up With Matt Lange

"To be honest, it’s pretty rare that a recording ends up in my work in strictly it’s raw form.  I tend to use the field recordings as building blocks and sound sources to bend and destroy them into sounds that don’t necessarily even exist in the real world".   Matt Lange is one of the most exciting producers to hit the EDM scene in recent years.  This young New Yorker is one part mad scientist and one part a creative, genre-bending musician.  From the lush melodies of"Rift" to the chunky elements of "Bad Year Blimp", it is clear that Matt Lange is becoming more ...

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Reviewed: MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium (WIN A FREE COPY)

Reviewed: MAGIX Music Maker MX Premium (WIN A FREE COPY...

Whilst I don't claim to be Timbaland, I have started to pick up a few production skills over the years when working with my own vocals. This position as a semi-beginner qualifies me perfectly to check out a new piece of production software from MAGIX, 'Music Maker MX Premium'. Normally I work in Ableton, which I find to be very intuitive and easy to pick up, so I am hopeful that Music Maker is even easier, as the website is quoted as saying "get started right away, even without any prior skills". The first thing I noticed when getting started is ...

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Beatsmedia grabs a chat with the beauteous vocalist TANIA ZYGAR!

Beatsmedia grabs a chat with the beauteous vocalist...

"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." Tania Zygar originates from France, and is now based in the capital of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario). With extensive vocal and instrumental training, she's become a hot commodity in the International Electronic Dance circuit . She started playing the piano at a young age under the Royal Conservatory of Music, and has been writing music with her guitar since. Recently Tania has reprised on the circuit with tyDi with their collaboration of "Half Light" premiering on Markus Schulz's "Global DJ Broadcast" following an impressive and astounding take on their original track "Vanilla" lead ...

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INTERVIEW: Rachel Rixham Talks to Arnej IN-DEPTH about The Musical Evolution

INTERVIEW: Rachel Rixham Talks to Arnej IN-DEPTH about...

For the better part of a decade, Arnej Šećerkadić has been an unfathomable creative force in the studio. Whether it is producing spine-tingling orchestral pieces or devilishly techy and intricate grooves, he continues to dominate progressive trance, having honed his own dark, signature sound. From producing the epic orchestral “Heroes of Newerth’ game soundtrack to churning out masterfully composed harmonies under his Arnej and 8 Wonders monikers, his work has proven to be a sonic treat for fans worldwide. www.arnej.ca www.musical-evolution.com Introducing Arnej Rachel Rixham: New website, new label, new music, new compilation it's all go for Arnej at the moment isn't it, how ...

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Rachel Rixham Talks The Sound of Garuda: Chapter 2 with Gareth Emery (Includes reader & reddit questions and messages)

Rachel Rixham Talks The Sound of Garuda: Chapter 2 with...

Gareth Emery is one of dance music’s most influential and innovative DJ producers, voted no.7 in DJ Mag’s ‘Top 100 DJs’ poll making him the UK’s highest ranked DJ, and one of the youngest DJs ever to crack the top ten. In 2010, he released his début artist album ‘Northern Lights’ on his own label Garuda to stunning reactions from fans and critics alike, hitting no.1 on the US iTunes dance chart within hours of release. He also celebrated 100 episodes and four years of his award winning podcast, collaborated with Above & Beyond for the crossover international radio hit ‘On A ...

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