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inthemix’s We Love Sounds DJ Comp – Sydney!
- You could win the opening set at We Love Sounds in Sydney, find out everything you need to know here
- Competition Terms & Conditions
2009 tour dates:
- Sun May 31st – We Love Ministry Of Sound – Metro City, Capitol & Villa – Perth (BUY TICKETS)
- Sat Jun 6th – We Love Sounds – Hordern Pavilion & Surrounds – Sydney (BUY TICKETS)
- Mon Jun 8th – We Love Sounds – Venue TBC – Adelaide (MORE INFO)
James Zabiela [Audio]: He loves the Australian winter
by angy on June 3rd, 2009
The UK’s James Zabiela is known as a DJ who’s developed such a strong affinity with the machines that help him make all those wonderful noises, that he’s very nearly become a robot himself. Little surprise then that he’s a guy who shuns the daylight? [more]
16 Bit Lolitas: Back from Warung
The first thing that strikes you when speaking to 16 Bit Lolitas is their passion and enthusiasm for their music. They answer with the confidence and insight bestowed only to those at the top of their game, and that’s exactly where they are now. [more]
Chris Lake: Embracing Web 2.0
by david_chang on June 1st, 2009
Chris Lake loves his fans, and in an effort to closely interact with them he’s become the epitome of Web 2.0, knowing that a simple static page just doesn’t cut it anymore. ITM finds out more ahead of his winter tour! [more]
Kissy Sell Out [Audio]: He's bringing the band
by angy on May 30th, 2009
UK electro kid Kissy Sell Out had a massive 2008, but he wasn’t satisfied with resting on the laurels he’d already built up as a club DJ/producer. When he makes it back to Australia this June, he’ll be bringing a full band with him! [more]
Every now and again, the dance world produces an artist whose skills show them to be a cut above the rest. The Netherlands has produced its fair share of trance and hard dance heavyweights, but now it’s got a brand new house superstar. [more]
Anja Schneider has Berlin in her blood. A resident of the German capital since 1994, she has become engrained in the city’s electronic music identity. And this June, she’s making her debut Australian visit. [more]
Cocoon signing Guy Gerber has never visited Australia before, but don't hold that against him - this is one DJ/producer worth his salt, whose dedication to the craft continues to reap rewards. ITM chats with Israel's finest prior to his June tour. [more]
Who could have predicted with Armin's debut single back in 1996 that he’d go onto become one of the most influential figures working in dance? In 2009 that's exactly where he finds himself. ITM talks to the trance scene's benevolent leader. [more]
The release of Ministry of Sound’s mid-year 'Sessions' is drawing near, and after the mega response that Dirty South’s contribution received in the past, not surprisingly he’s been invited back. ITM grabs him for a chat before his winter homecoming. [more]
Originally hailing from NZ where he was one of that country’s top DJs, Emerson Todd has achieved considerable success in Australia too, as a name that's synonymous with Sydney’s underground scene in particular with his residency at Lost Baggage. [more]
Not only are Guns N Bombs blowing up their hometown of Los Angeles with noisy, feedback-drenched electro; the Kitsune-signed duo are also performing important diplomatic duties for their country, helping forge a watertight Paris/LA alliance! [more]
When it comes to remaining relevant and popular throughout the dance scene’s many fickle fads, fashions and titillating trends, there are not many who do it better – or even half as good – as Armand Van Helden. [more]
inthemix.tv goes to We Love Sounds!
by angy on June 12th, 2009
Australia's premier winter festival We Love Sounds returned over the June Long Weekend, with some of the world's biggest names in dance including Armin van Buuren, Arman Van Helden, Laidback Luke, Chris Lake and more. Check it all out inthemix.tv! [more]
ITM's best of the weekend's winter festival madness!
by daverh on June 11th, 2009
ITM relives the madness and magic of this past long weekend's winter festivals. From We Love Sounds to Winter Sound System, Warehouse, and Armin van Buuren's monster club shows, ITM was there capturing every single second of fun. [more]
ITM's winter festival action - the photos are in!
by angy on June 9th, 2009
In keeping with tradition, the June Long Weekend went off again around the country with what is arguably the strongest lineup of dance artists that we enjoy all year. ITM was there to cover every last key event, so check out all the photos! [more]
We Love Sounds photos on inthemix
by i_have_ADD on June 7th, 2009
Sydney's biggest mid-year dance event hit the Hordern Pavilion and surrounds on the Saturday of the Queen's Birthday long weekend, and thousands of party people were out in force to celebrate. We have the first photos to prove it! [more]
The world’s #1 DJ is in the country. Last night trance superstar Armin van Buuren swept down on Brisbane for an exclusive club show at The Met, check out the first photos here! [more]
We're all in countdown mode for We Love Sounds this long weekend, and to celebrate the national festival we've compiled the History of We Love Sounds right here on inthemix. [more]
How often does an up-and-comer have the chance to play the opening set at one of Australia’s biggest festivals? It should explain the massive response to ITM’s We Love Sounds DJ Competition, and we can now reveal the lucky winner. [more]
Missed out on tickets to We Love Sounds in Sydney this weekend? Maybe you're heading along but want to get a second change of seeing Dutch house prodigy Laidback Luke? Whatever the reason, check this out! [more]
The city will be alive with crazy dance music action on Saturday night, but the Trashbags crew will be creating mayhem all of their own with We Love Noize - which has just got a whole lot noisier with the addition of Guns N Bombs and Danger. [more]
Sydney’s favourite winter festival We Love Sounds returns to the Hordern Pavilion and Surrounds this Saturday 6th June for a sold out party that will be the biggest yet in the event’s history. Amended set times are in, check them out inside! [more]
We warned you not too long ago... so the announcement that We Love Sounds in Sydney has now sold out shouldn't come as a complete shock. [more]
There’s plenty to look forward to at We Love Sounds next weekend, but we've been given us just as much of a reason to keep kicking on after things wind up over at Fox Studios. Two massive ‘official’ events plus a Trashbags party, mayhem is assured. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. Check out the mixes in ITM-FM and cast your vote! [more]
We Love Sounds update; tickets almost sold out + DJ comp entries closing Monday!
by i_have_ADD on May 15th, 2009
We’re now just on three weeks away from this year’s We Love Sounds festival at Hordern Pavilion and surrounds. Check out the update for details on remaining tickets (there's only 1,200 left!) and the DJ Comp. [more]
“I actually miss Australia a lot, and cannot wait to come back and play soon.” ITM chatted recently with Dirty South, one of our country’s most successful DJ/producers, where he revealed he can’t wait to return home for his upcoming Australian tour. [more]
ITM got on the phone with the world’s #1 DJ Armin van Buuren this week, where he revealed that he’s hoping to bring his legendary ‘Armin Only’ parties back to Australia in 2010. [more]
The inthemix DJ comp to win the opening set at the hottest dance festivals around is back! Fancy the idea of playing at We Love Sounds in Sydney? Click here for all the info you'll need to be in with a chance. [more]
A genuine stalwart of the global drum & bass scene, Tony Coleman – aka London Elektricity – has toured the globe countless times, and in May/June he's heading back to Oz. [more]
One of house music’s fastest rising stars, Italian producer Riva Starr will be heading back to Australia in late May for a national tour that sees him playing both club and festival shows through to early June. [more]
Contrary to dates published on the 16 Bit Lolita's website, ITM has been informed there will be no sideshows in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide. Updated dates inside! [more]
This year’s We Love Sounds lineup has lived up to its reputation as Australia’s most cutting-edge festival, and the organisers have announced a new range of additions to the already massive lineup. [more]
Ministry of Sound’s mid-year uber-release is drawing near, and fans across the nation have been waiting patiently with baited breath for details on who will helm the high selling annual compilation. [more]
March was a record breaking month for inthemix; we smashed through a new barrier in overall traffic attracting a whopping 411,775 unique browsers (individual visitors) throughout the month. [more]
The Sounds crew had already dropped the massive bomb that world #1 DJ Armin van Buuren would be headlining this year’s We Love Sounds festival, but ITM can now confirm the second round lineup of acts that we’ll be seeing over the June Long Weekend. [more]
There’s already been details leaking out on where Armin would be appearing on his tour this June, but ITM now has the official word on all the national dates, news on his support DJ for the tour and how long he’ll be playing in every city! [more]
Tickets for winter's most anticipated dance music festival, We Love Sounds, go onsale this Thursday March 19th from 9am, and you'll be able to get them right here on inthemix. [more]
In news that’s likely to take everybody by surprise, the world’s #1 DJ Armin van Buuren has been confirmed to play at the Sydney leg of the We Love Sounds festival this June! [more]
We know that world #1 Armin van Buuren will be returning to Australia again this June for a national tour, but details have so far been scant. ITM recently spoke to Future Entertainment, and they were able to shed some light on what we can expect. [more]
Has the dust even settled from your NY shenanigans yet? If you caught Armin van Buuren over the weekend then probably not, but for fans of the world's #1 DJ the news just hitting the streets is that he'll be back in June. [more]
inthemix.tv heads along to We Love Sounds in Sydney at the Hordern Pavilion, bringing you action from winter’s biggest dance music festival! [more]
After hitting the ground in Perth and Canberra last week, the We Love Sounds circus made its way across the rest of the country over the weekend with a massively diverse lineup of DJs and live acts in tow. Check out the photographic evidence on ITM! [more]
Calvin Harris & Dizzee Rascal together again
by daverh on June 4th, 2009
Having smashed both the clubs and the charts with Dance Wiv Me, Calvin Harris and Dizzee Rascal are teaming up again for a brand new track, sure to blow people's brains. [more]
Armin Van Buuren's Essential Mix; the perfect pre-tour warm-up!
by i_have_ADD on May 27th, 2009
Counting your sleeps until Armin touches down in Australia the first weekend of June? Well here’s a little something to tide you over until then. [more]
Dizzee Rascal; "I used to hate house music"
by i_have_ADD on May 25th, 2009
Having scaled the top of the UK charts in 2008 with his Calvin Harris collaboration Dance Wiv Me it’s clear that much hyped rapper Dizzee Rascal has developed a taste for the good life, nabbing the second #1 position of his career this week. [more]
Laidback Luke works at the speed of sound
by i_have_ADD on May 18th, 2009
As an honorary member of the Swedish House Mafia – having produced more than a few tracks alongside Angello, Ingrosso and Axwell – Laidback Luke recently gave inthemix a bit more detail on his notoriously speedy work ethic. [more]
It’s all going off like crazy over in Los Angeles, apparently. ITM chatted with Guns N Bombs earlier this week, ahead of their June tour, where they revealed how much their noisy, feedback-drenched sound has blown up in LA over the past two years. [more]
Set to debut his new live show in Australia next month, fast rising UK electro star Kissy Sell Out wants to give you a song from his forthcoming album for free. What better way to get ready for his impending tour! [more]
UK next generation superstar DJ James Zabiela chatted last week about his new 2CD Renaissance compilation, his first for the revered 'The Masters Series', and revealed that he took it a lot more seriously than any regular mix. [more]
Following the success of his crossover hit Dance Wiv Me in 2008, Dizzee Rascal is obviously keen on merging the worlds of hip hop and dance event further if his next release is anything to go by. [more]
The ‘submersive audiovisual environment’ concept introduced by Etienne De Crecy has been further tweaked by global clubbing brand Godskitchen, who took the wraps off their brand new ‘Boombox’ setup at a party in the Ukraine recently. [more]
It’s been more than two years since James Zabiela’s last solo mix CD. He’s finally set to return this month with guns well and truly blazing, putting together the latest episode of Renaissance’s epically titled 'The Masters Series'. [more]
“It definitely makes a difference,” says Laidback Luke of his spot on the DJ Mag Top 100 recently. “It's like people are really taking me seriously now." [more]
This year’s We Love was a bit of a head scratcher. With such a great lineup and workable layout, I can’t quite put my finger on where it was lacking. [more]
We Love Sounds was back again, and proved that Sounds really have the whole festival thing down pat. To put it simply, it made me feel like maybe I'm not too old for festivals just yet and proved that making the music the main focus really does work. [more]
Armin van Buuren - Australian Tour Mix
Armin van Buuren could have taken things a little easier in 2009. But once he's on the go, there's no stopping him. The past year turned out to be a greater, bigger and better year than he could ever have expected. [more]
Emerson Todd - February 2009 Mix
Originally hailing from New Zealand where he was one of that country’s top DJs, Emerson Todd has achieved considerable success in Australia’s underground dance scene over the past few years. [more]
Riva Starr - Phunkster Mix Set
Every so often an industrious producer makes the shift from respected underground player to big-time entertainer. This is actually what’s happening now as Riva Starr’s star continues to shine. [more]
We Love Sounds DJ Comp - Finalist #20
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
After many hours of deliberation we’ve worked our way through the hundreds of mixes submitted for the We Love Sounds DJ Comp and come up with a list of 20 finalists. [more]
Globally recognised as one of the most exciting, forward thinking and cutting edge producers on the scene, Chris Lake’s rare ability to create tracks that fuse elements of house, electro and techno has not been lost on his fellow peers. [more]
Globally recognised as one of the most exciting, forward thinking and cutting edge producers on the scene, Chris Lake’s rare ability to create tracks that fuse elements of house, electro and techno has not been lost on his fellow peers. [more]
JZ returns to his spiritual compilation home to confirm the mounting buzz surrounding his first Masters Series… Ask anyone what their favourite compilations are and, invariably, James Zabiela’s ALiVE and Utilities will feature amongst them… [more]
Ariaan (the DJ and producer who's been most inspired by his pianist dad) and Peter (the multi instrumentalist and songwriter producer) came together as the 16 Bit Lolitas in 2003. [more]
Relish Record’s label boss Robi Insinna records under the aliases of Headman and Manhead, and was at the forefront of the punk-funk/disco movement alongside contemporaries DFA Records, Output Recordings and Kitsune. [more]
Relish Record’s label boss Robi Insinna records under the aliases of Headman and Manhead, and was at the forefront of the punk-funk/disco movement alongside contemporaries DFA Records, Output Recordings and Kitsune. [more]
Holland's beloved house music-loving homeboy, Laidback Luke is on an international mission to rock clubs, win hearts and top charts. [more]
Dirty South aka Dragan Roganovic has made an instant name for himself in the dance music industry, impressing the who’s who of international DJs, producers, media and music lovers. [more]
Dirty South aka Dragan Roganovic has made an instant name for himself in the dance music industry, impressing the who’s who of international DJs, producers, media and music lovers. [more]
Recently in Australia for the Good Vibrations festival, James Zabiela also made time for solo club dates around the country, including Melbourne’s legendary Sunny party. Relive the magic with the final part of the 3 hour set! [more]
Recently in Australia for the Good Vibrations festival, James Zabiela also made time for solo club dates around the country, including Melbourne’s legendary Sunny party. Relive the magic with part 2 of the 3 hour set! [more]
Recently in Australia for the Good Vibrations festival, James Zabiela also made time for solo club dates around the country, including Melbourne’s legendary Sunny party. Relive the magic with part 1 of the 3 hour set! [more]
Armin van Buuren - We Love Sounds extended interview
Check out our exclusive chat with the world's number 1 DJ, Armin van Buuren from this year's We Love Sounds festival. [more]
Kissy Sell Out - We Love Sounds extended interview
Check out our exclusive chat with UK party-starter Kissy Sell Out from this year's We Love Sounds festival. [more]
Guy Gerber - We Love Sounds extended interview
Check out our exclusive chat with the Guy Gerber from this year's We Love Sounds festival! [more]
Armand Van Helden - We Love Sounds extended interview
Check out our exclusive chat with the man himself, Armand Van Helden, from this year's We Love Sounds festival. [more]
Check out our exclusive chat with the masterful Chris Lake from this year's We Love Sounds festival. [more]
Check out our exclusive chat with Laidback Luke from this year's We Love Sounds festival. [more]
Australia's premier winter festival We Love Sounds returned over the June Long Weekend, with some of the world's biggest names in dance including Armin van Buuren, Arman Van Helden, Laidback Luke, Chris Lake and more. Check it all out inthemix.tv! [more]
We Love Sounds 2009 is almost here! [more]
Making history as the first ever Australian act to sign to iconic UK label Warp, Pivot have answered the world’s eager anticipation with the release of their single 'In The Blood', which sees them embark on a mission. [more]
Armin van Buuren feat. Sharon den Adel - In & Out of Love is the second single of Armin’s recent released album Imagine. The follow up to the hit single Going Wrong, which Armin produced with DJ Shah and Chris Jones. [more]
Did you head along to the recent Armin Only tour? Check out this clip from the Melbourne event, courtesy of Future Entertainment. [more]
We head to winter's biggest dance music festival, We Love Sounds! See all the action from the Sydney event at the Hordern Pavilion, with !!!, Utah Saints, Kid Kenobi, Goodwill, Van She and more. [more]
Grafton Primary released their debut EP Relativity late last year to great response, and went on to make a stellar remix of Faker’s ‘This Heart Attack’. The trio recently put together this electrifying video for the title-track! [more]