January 2011
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GENERIC
(PHOTO BY XAVIER)
Cole AKA Generic is hands down one of the best DJs Vancouver Island has to offer. He has impeccable mixing skills and intense enthusiasm that can’t be beat. He has earned opening slots for many of the big guys and has won several competitions over the years. He now plays alongside Neon Steve as The Spilly G’s and the two of them are among the most sought out DJs.
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Jenn Martinello - RecoverWorld Radio January 2011...
Jenn Martinello’s recent podcast for Recover World is a luscious trance mix. It is mellow yet energetic. Enchanting (and yet some hard hitting) melodies and a few tracks with beautiful vocals throughout the mix make it great for a late night chill or drive.
Jenn’s mixes are always mixed in key and sound very appealing to the ears.
RecoverWorld Radio January 2011 Podcast by...
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Zara Taylor
Zara Taylor is currently working a new album that is sure to cause tidal waves in the dance community. Her words and sounds really spoke to me. It takes a lot for a song to truly make me think “This could be about me”. This especially goes for her track “Words Don’t Mean a Thing.”
Her voice and passion shine through in her tracks. I am really happy I had the...
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SPANDY ANDY
This past summer I was walking downtown Vancouver and stumbled on a free concert. Between two of the sets, A dancer performed. This was Spandy Andy! His energy (and clothes!) were amazing. It is so refreshing to see such a passionate person. Spandy Andy is unique and is someone you should watch out for!
When did you start dancing?
I started dancing seriously 2.5 years ago. (May. 2008) I...
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VLCRPTR
Vlad AKA VLCRPTR is quickly becoming a staple in the Victoria scene. He is the resident photographer for OH GREAT! It’s Monday at Hush Nightclub. He recently took to DJing and in his first year he slotted an opening gigs for Designer Drugs, DJ Dan and Rusko. I always enjoy looking at his photos as he knows how to capture great moments! What attracted you to the electronic scene?
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Toby Emerson
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Toby Emerson is a leader in electronic music. His tracks range from bass heavy electro to spine tingling progressive trance. Often guitar driven and featuring his own vocals, some of his tunes have rock sounds fused into them.
Toby is also a great DJ and has earned gigs at VEMF two years in a row. His impeccable mixing and track selection keeps the dance floor grooving!
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Fall Silently Released On Audio Planet Recordings
Check out a release from three of my favorite producers.
Toby Emerson and Christoph Maitland ft Veela - Fall Silently
Out now on Audio Planet Recordings! I spoke of this track in the Christoph Maitland interview(check archives for that!)
You can finally buy it on beatport. There is an electro mix and a progressive mix.
My favorite is the prog mix but both are dancefloor smashers! Please...
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Dave Dirk
Dave Dirk is one of my favorite DJs! I first saw him at a party on Vancouver Island. He kept yelling things “This is what I call trance!” “This is what I call house music” (or something along those lines). I loved his energy and of course the music he played. Since I entered the scene he is one of the great people who taught me lots about house music.
What was your...
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Chemikal
Ben aka Chemikal came into this scene just a little after I did. I remember when he first started DJing (and soon after producing!) and right from the start he had a great passion for it! Ben’s love for music and the scene in general really shine through in his live sets and music!
What first attracted you to dance music?
It was really the energy in the local rave scene that sparked...