We’ve got a seriously big episode this fortnight as we speak with the Future Music Festival’s headline trance act Markus Schulz and also feature his newest track ‘The New World’. Not to be overshadowed, we’ve also got the latest from one of the dance scene’s most iconic outfits – Groove Armada – with Van She Tech remixing their current single. If you’re liking the sound of things so far, hold onto your horses because there’s also new stuff from Lutzenkirchen, Krafty Kuts, The Whitest Boy Alive, TZU and more.
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Markus Schulz – The New World
Since his first tour with Future Music Festival back in 2006 Markus Schulz has risen to become one of the trance scene’s most influential, popular and forward-thinking DJs and producers. Whether it’s the steady flow of quality material he releases on his own Cold Harbour imprint, or on Armin van Buuren’s hugely popular Armada label, he’s kept himself on the cutting edge worldwide. Schulz is known for exploring the darker, more progressive side of the trance sound, and we spoke with him ahead of the Future Music Festival tour this month.
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Groove Armada – Drop The Tough (Van She Tech Remix)
No questions one of the most popular groups in dance music history, Groove Armada have entered a new phase of their career in 2009, teaming up with Bacardi to tour worldwide and release new music. Their latest track is called ‘Drop The Tough’, and here you can listen to the remix by local boys Van She Tech. don’t forget that in March Groove Armada will also visit Australia for a whirlwind tour, playing at Bacardi Express events.
Lutzenkirchen – Out Of The Ordinary (Lutzenkirchen’s Extraordinary Edit)
Last year German producer Lutzenkirchen paid Australia a visit, and he had such a good time he’s raring to get back here again. Keep your eyes peeled because he’s bringing the Great Stuff 5th birthday tour to Australia in April. To bring you up to speed, that was his track ‘Out Of The Ordinary’, which is released on Spin Our Records in early March. It comes with a remix from Tim Weeks and also an edit by Lutzenkirchen himself, which we’ve got here!
Pete Nouveau – Nouvacaine
The debut release from Sydney based producer Pete Nouveau, the ‘When Sounds Collide’ EP is out now on European label Elektrotribe. As a DJ he’s played in many of Sydney’s most reputable clubs, including Moulin Rouge, The Cross and Arq, and his EP features three original tracks.
TZU – Computer Love (The Scientists Of Modern Music Remix)
2008 was a big year for TZU, with their album ‘Computer Love’ getting major props around the country. They’re about to head out on a quick east coast tour, and it’ll be their last for 2009. They’ve also releases a remixed edition of the ‘Computer Love’ album called ‘Cover Up Motel’. From it, this is Tasmanian electro duo The Scientists Of Modern Music’s take on the title track.
Tim Healey vs Mark Adamo – Ghetto Blaster (Krafty Kuts Remix)
The freshest release on US dance scene identity DJ Dan’s very own label In Stereo Recordings, ‘Ghetto Blaster’ sees noted UK producer Tim Healey teaming up with Marc Adamo. The full release features remixes from Calvetron and Hatiras, as well as this one from the biggest man in breakbeat, Krafty Kuts. Enjoy!
The Whitest Boy Alive – 1517
You’ll no doubt recognise iconic Scandinavian Erlend Oye as the voice behind Kings of Convenience and several Royksopp hits. His current project is The Whitest Boy Alive, and they have their second album ready for release in March. It’s called ‘Rules’, and it comes hot on the heels of their first ever tour of Australia in 2008 with the Nevereverland festival.
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