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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 84 feat. Brunetto (Freelastica, Irregular)

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This week’s GVR podcast comes directly from Spain, where Brunetto hails from. A musician, composer, DJ and music journalist born in Seville but based in Barcelona, Brunetto’s musical soundscape is a wide one, as this eclectic mix proves.

Brunetto’s artistry can be traced back to the broken beat school, after which it followed a journey that saw him traverse through 80s funky-rap, trip-hop, 90s rock big beats, post-beats, post-dubstep, IDM and even future bass. Describing his musical output as “diverse” would be an understatement, just as it would be to use the same adjective to describe his involvement with the electronic music world.

He has played festivals the likes of SĂłnar, Move, Klubbers Day, Space of Sound, Territorios, Electroshock and Observatori, all the while holding DJ residencies at venues such as Bauhaus, Funclub, Sumo, Elefunk, Jackson, and Demo. His tours have taken him to DJ booths throughout Europe, all the while working as an artist manager, agent and holding several PR and journalistic positions within the industry.

His guest mix for GVR clocks in at just under a hour-and-a-half. Listen to it below, download it for free here and read on for our interview with Brunetto.


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Digging Deeper at ADE: Josh Butler

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Hailing from the North of England and having reached dance floors all over the globe, Josh Butler has been championing his high-calibre house sound thanks to a never-ending string of acclaimed releases on prestigious labels and gigs at some of the world’s best clubs and key festivals worldwide.

Next week he lands in North America, with scheduled stops in some of Canada and the United States’ most coveted clubs. The tour follows his recent collaboration with Kerri Chandler “Can’t Deny” on his own Origins imprint and his remix of Carl Cox’s classic “I Want You (Forever)”, whilst there’s also a remix for Joris Voorn on the horizon.

We caught up with the producer and DJ ahead of the tour while he was in the midst of a very busy ADE week.

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Diggind Deeper at ADE: Steve Lawler Talks About His New Ibiza Residency, Vacations and Up-And-Coming Artists

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A child of the Acid House generation of the ’90s, Steve Lawler has been pushing the gender boundaries for decades as a promoter, producer, DJ and of course as the head of the infamous VIVa MUSiC founded in 2006.

A constant presence in Ibiza throughout the summer, Steve earned his first residency on the island by handing in a mixtape at Café Mambo and the rest, as they say, is history. He continues to remain at the forefront of the electronic industry by constantly innovating and curating, both as a party curator, a label manager and of course an artist himself.

We caught up with him during his most recent U.S. tour, where he played clubs such as Coda in Toronto, Heart in Miami, Beta in Denver and Output in New York.

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Digging Deeper with Dragosh

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Dutch label Memoria has long harbored a propensity for discerning house and techno, so the signing of Romanian producer should come as no real surprise. Having already lined out for labels such as Brouqade, Moon Harbour and Desolat, Dragosh is no stranger to big labels – and on this EP he emphatically reminds us just why he’s quickly become such a respected figure in underground circles. Featuring three originals, the Relov EP offers a tantalizing glimpse into the mind of a producer who’s very much at the top of his game.

Opening the release is the sounds of the title track. A catchy-as-hell track with a cracking baseline, it’s a refined, almost effortlessly simple deep house weapon of the sort that would win favor with DJs of Fred P’s calibre. Middle effort “Have No Glue” is no less effective. Full of curious bleeps and twists and turns aplenty, it’s further indication of the producer’s knack for trotting down unlikely paths. Although it kicks off at a frenetic pace, it soon simmers, developing into a more minimal effort as it progresses. Intense and unpredictable from the get go, it neatly paves the way for the B-side, “Yps Lion”. the most atmospheric track of the lot, this one is dark and dextrous and will make most sense when the night decides to take a triply turn. All in all, another cracking EP from the man they call Dragosh.

Read on for our chat with the producer, and find Relov for sale on vinyl via deejay.de

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KOLEKTi and ReSolute Label Co-Founder, Elon: Making It In New York

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Guest interview & article by Richard Coulson

Co-Founder of the New York City label, ReSolute. Elon has been involved in the New York electronic music underground scene for over 10 years. Having booked and played with nearly every artist you can imagine, Elon provides much insight on the state of the scene today and the direction it is heading towards.

We took a minute to chat to Elon about the New York underground scene and the changes and direction that it has recently gone in. Elon talks to us about what it takes to make it in this highly competitive industry and what you need to do to survive.

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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 081 feat. Fernando Lagreca, Live at Etnika

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For the 81st edition of Global Vibe Radio we tap Spanish producer, live act and label owner Fernando Lagreca, who delivers with a special LIVE set recorded at “Etnika”

After the big success of his last album (Control, out in 2014) that took him to appear in festivals like Sónar, ElectroSplash, BIME, and rooms like Razzmatazz, The Warehouse and Dabadaba, Fernando begins 2017 leaving behind a year in which it has not stopped to releasing new original stuff (Envy, Kassiopeia Kollektive, Musex Industries and Sincopat were some of their labels).

And of course outstanding remixes for crucial artists such as Affkt (Sincopat’s head-honcho) and Greg Kozo among others, besides making numerous presentations in venues like Manrusiónica, Peacock Festival, Loftas Lithuania or Input Barcelona. As well as being support artist of Jan Blomqvist in his presentations in Spain.

Enjoy the mix below and read on for our interview with the talented artist.


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Q&A and Premiere: Leftback Boss Dudley Strangeways and David Gtronic Collaborate on “Diminution” EP

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Amongst discerning house connoisseurs, Leftback Records has long been one of the UK’s worst-kept secrets.

Whether it be full-on house or minimal techno, Dudley Strangeways and Michael McLardy’s label continues to impress. Their latest outing is a case in point. Arriving on our plate from the dab hand that is Mr Strangeways himself, it sees the Nottingham producer produce alongside David Gtronic, and is a partnership that pays great dividends on the Dimunition EP.

A rollicking indication of what makes the label tick, it’s also a fascinating insight into the minds of two producers whose styles very much compliment one another. On the eve of the release, we checked in with Dudley for a quick chat.

Here’s what the man in question had to say when we threw a few questions his way recently in honor of the premiere of “Melee” from the forthcoming EP he was kind enough to have us host.

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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 080 feat. Funk D’Void

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Lars Sandberg, aka Funk D’Void, has made a massive contribution to the dance music scene during his giant 20 year career, releasing on labels such as Bedrock, Cocoon, Electrik Soul, Missile, Octopus, Soma, Suruba, Tronic, Tulipa, among others, along with his own label, Outpost Recordings. As guest for the 80th episode of 6AM’s Global Vibe Radio and back with a brilliant new release entitled “Feels So Good” for ON IT Recordings, we thought it high time we had a chat with the underground Tech legend.

Listen to the mix below, download it for FREE here and read on for full track listing and interview.


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Q&A: Tim Engelhardt Talks America, Studio and Live Setup while on Debut United States Tour

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One of Cologne’s youngest and brightest electronic music stars on the rise, Tim Engelhardt didn’t crash the scene out of nowhere, but started his path as a young kid, first trying to rewrite the piano pieces he had to practice at the tender age of eight, already showcasing the creative and musical mind that would eventually lead him to become the respected and prolific electronic music producer he is today.

Tim discovered the music of Robert Babicz early on and, under his influence and mentorship, became churning out track after track, growing his portfolio with plenty of releases on labels such as Traum Schallplatten, WIR, Babiczstyle, Amuse Gueule, Ostwind Records, Popart Music, Playmusic Productions, Parquet Recordings, Manual Music and Steve Bug’s iconic Poker Flat Recordings – all in just four short years, before eventually showcasing his music on imprints such as Dixon’s Innervisions and Cityfox.

Currently in the midst of his debut USA Tour, Tim took the time to talk with us in between his successful debut at Cityfox in New York and his stop at Chicago’s Spybar for 3feetdeep tomorrow night.

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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 078 feat. Sandy Turnbull

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For this week’s episode of Global Vibe Radio we welcome Galleria Records boss Sandy Turnbull, who has fast become a prolific artist in recent times, his distinctive Disco House fusions championed by the likes of Derrick Carter and Groove Armada to Soulclap, Mark Farina and Sonny Fondera, among others.

Listen too the mix below and read on for both track list and our exclusive chat with the Sheffield lad as he reveals his exciting new “Night Talk” series.

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