Welcome to the first edition of the inthemix podcast sessions for 2008, this being number 49! Yes we’re edging closer and closer to the big 5-0. We hope you had an amazing Christmas and New Year break, it certainly was the big time of year for partying. For our first podcast for 2008 we’ve compiled some truly unique and exceptional tunes for you to listen to, with tracks and remixes from Guy Gerber & Chaim, Sergre Santiago, Kenny Hawkes & David Parr, the Junkbeats crew, Dan Ghenacia and much more. Plus we’ll also be talking to the biggest Aussie artist to make his mark on the international dance scene this past year – the one and only Dirty South!

Feature Artist

Dirty South – Minority [Toolroom Trax]
2007 was the most successful year to date for Australia’s very own Dirty South, having toured the world playing at many of the globe’s most famous clubs and festivals. He even capped off the year with a nomination for best remix at the Grammy Awards. Throughout the past 6 months Dirty South has been touring throughout America and Europe, keeping extremely busy and pushing his sound to the world. His remixes and tracks continue to gain praise and his DJ skills were recognised when he was ranked at #98 in last year’s DJ Mag Top 100. We caught up with Dirty South recently as he was mid-way through his hectic tour of the US. He spoke to us about the amazing year that was 2007…
>> www.myspace.com/dirtysouth909

Dirty South tour dates:

Sun Jan 27 – Platinum, Gold Coast
Fri Feb 8 – Limelite, Perth
Sat Feb 9 – Famous, Sydney
Fri Feb 15 – The Met, Brisbane
Sat Feb 16 – Famous, Melbourne
Sun Feb 17 – A Day At The Beach Festival, Adelaide
Fri Feb 22 – King St Hotel, Newcastle

Also On This Podcast…

Guy Gerber & Chaim – Milkyway [Supplement Facts]
Israeli DJ and producer Guy Gerber had a stellar year, releasing his debut album on Sven Vath’s label cocoon, as well as touring the world and teaming up with new production partner Chaim. Their latest single ‘Milkyway’ has a slightly minimal tech sound with deep undertones. The track is taken from their EP ‘Saltamonte’, released on the Supplement Facts label.
>> www.guygerber.com

Phil Smart + Dave Basek – Smoke Yourself [Junkbeats]
Byron bay duo Phil Smart & Dave Basek have teamed up to release a new EP on the Junkbeats label. The Junkbeats collective are doing major things and were recently awarded the Qwartz Award for Dance floor track of the year in France for their release ‘Ripple Effect’. This here is their latest offering, taking a more glitchy, tech approach, almost like Switch. Dave Basek & Phil Smart with ‘Smoke Yourself’.
>> www.junkbeats.com

Kenny Hawkes & David Parr – The Boobytrap (Serge Santiago Remix) [Arcobaleno]
As one of the UK’s pioneering house DJs, Kenny Hawkes has had major input in shaping the sound of dance music throughout England. More recently Kenny has teamed up with Stompa Phunk’s head honcho David Parr, releasing tracks on many quality labels such as Arcobaleno, Radio Slave’s Rekids label and the always impressive 2020 Vision. This here is The Boobytrap, given a remix from We Love Space Ibiza’s resident and recent visitor to our shores – Serge Santiago.
>> www.myspace.com/kennyhawkes

Dan Ghenacia – Cycle [Freak N Chic]
Freak n Chic Label boss and French techno icon Dan Ghenacia has once again released a stormer of a track. Best known for his deep house and techno sound, Dan’s unique taste in music led him to form one of the most successful labels in underground electronic music today, with the Freak n Chic continuing to do great things. Dan’s newest track is Cycle, the 25th release on his Freak n Chic imprint.
>> www.freaknchic.com