MARCH MIXES

April is almost here, so I decided to give you an update on what mixes were uploaded in March. I believe that I have a little something for every taste.
Not only that we have some regular monthly sets, which are essential to survive the month like the ones by Timo$, Eddie Thoneick, Patric la Funk, Melanie Morena or Marco Lys. No, we also have some additional sets from Ultra Music Festival 2013 and a promo mix by DJ Silver.
So I'm keeping the intro short and cutting to the chase, starting with a new set by Patric la Funk. I know that it says it's his February mix, but it's not my fault that he uploaded it in March :D the point it that it's an amazing mix with great tracks:



tracklisting Patric la Funk February mix:
klangkarussell - sonnentanz (sascha braemer rmx)
tube & berger - imprint of pleasure
scheibe - achterwaarts
ralph good - nishtyak (belocca rmx)
batboy slim - right here right now (coyu rmx)
atfc & cube guys - work
dj delicious & patric la funk - dopest song on the radio
nicole moudaber - brooklyn hangover
deadmau5 - 1981 (mike vale mix)
dj chus - between us (hollen rmx)
belocca - depends on you



If you still can't have enough of Patric la Funk's music, make sure to buy DJ Sessions Volume 01 with a mix by him on one of the three CDs. It's really smashing and I can't keep sitting while listening to it, I need to daaaaaance! One word: INTOXICATING!
I was lucky enough to get this CD signed by Patric delivered to my home, so finally, after so many shows, I can say with relief - I have an autograph by Patric la Funk :D


The second mix comes straight from Eddie Thoneick and is absolutely sick. So basically, it's like every one of Eddie's great sets. Feel the energy:



TRACKLIST:
Lana Del Ray „Summertime Sadness“ (Cedric Gervais Mix)
Muzzaik vs Dave Martin „Friends Let´s Go“ (Eddie Thoneick Mashup)
John Dish „Karmma“
Clamaran vs Coldplay „Viva! Back Again“ (Eddie Thoneick Mashup)
Michael Woods „Platinum Chains“
Julian Jordan & Martin Garrix „Bfam“
Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick „Stronger“ (Nicky Romero & Original Mix)
Calvin Harris „Feel so Close“ (Eddie Thoneick Edit)
Eddie Thoneick „One Good Reason“ (Original Mix)
Dannic „Pipeline“
Example „Close Enemies“ (Eddie Thoneick Edit)
Major Lazer „Jah No Partial (Jack Beats Mix)
Plastic Funk & Tujamo vs Deniz Koyu „Who´s Bong“ (Chainsmokers Mix)
W&W & Umet Oscan „The Code“
Two Doors Cinema „Sleep Alone“ (Chainsmokers Mix)
Calvin Harris „Sweet Nothing“ (Marco Soenke Edit)
Mat Zoe & Porter Robinson „Easy“


Continuing with not one but two sets by my mate Timo$. What can I say - he clearly loves to play and man, can he play good :) So let him rock with you one time and show you how much he appreciates the 400 likes on his Facebook fan page:



Tracklist:
Eddie Thoneick - One Good Reason
Jewelz & Scott Sparks - NYMSN
Dannic - Clobber
Rene Amesz - Rock With Me
Discopolis & Dubvision vs. Zedd feat. Foxes - Committed To Clarity (Alex Prigenzi Bootleg)
Icona Pop & Sick Individuals vs. Dirty South & Deniz Koyu - I Love Halo (Timo$ Bootleg)
TJR - Ode To Oi
Ne-Yo & Gregori Klosman vs Swedish House Mafia - Let me Greyhound you (Morgon's 2013 Bootleg)
Alesso, Sebastian Ingrosso, Ryan Tedder - Clash Calling [Kevin Jay Reboot]
Arno Cost vs. Justice vs. Ambush - We Head Up Your Countdown Friends (Timo$ Mashup)
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Wakanda
Nicky Romero & Calvin Harris - Iron (Dyro Remix)
GTA & Digital Lab feat. Henrix vs. Yeah Yeah Yeahs, A-Trak, Kid Kamillion – Heads Will Hit It! (Timo$ Bootleg)
Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike & Moguai vs. M83 - Mammoth In Midnight City (Proxy Figura Remake)
Stafford Brothers feat. Lil Wayne & Christina Milan - Hello (Dannic Remix)
Ludacris feat. Usher & David Guetta - Rest Of My Life (Original Extended Mix)
katy perry - part of me (richellos remix)
Cash Cash - Michael Jackson (The Best Goes On)



Tracklist:
Marco V - Walhalla
Dannic - Clobber
Deniz Koyu & Wynter Gordon - Follow You
Zedd & Matthew Koma - Spectrum (Deniz Koyu Remix)
Steve Aoki & Wynter Gordon - Ladi Dadi (Tommy Trash Remix) w/ Thomas Gold - Sing2Me w/ Red Carpet - Alright (Acapella)
David Guetta & Nicky Romero vs R3hab & Swanky Tunes - Metropolis Sending My Love (Andrea S & Boris Way Mash Up)
BURNS - Lies (Otto Knows remix)
Danny Avila - Breaking Your Fall (Mikael Weermets Remix)
David Guetta - Play Hard Feat. Ne-Yo & Akon (Albert Neve Remix)
Alesso, Sebastian Ingrosso, Ryan Tedder - Clash Calling [Kevin Jay Reboot]
Faithless - Insomnia (Fedde Le Grand Bootleg) [Timo$ Re-Edit]
Sebastian Ingrosso & Tommy Trash vs. Calvin Harris ft. Florence Welch - Reload vs. Sweet Nothing (Kevin Jay Bootleg)
Fedde Le Grand - Raw
Vince Moogin vs. Clockwork - Love Me Tremor (Timo$ Bootleg)
GTA & Digital Lab feat. Henrix vs. Yeah Yeah Yeahs, A-Trak, Kid Kamillion – Heads Will Hit It! (Timo$ Bootleg) [Version 1]
Knife Party - Rage Valley
Afrojack - Air Guitar


Greece loves Melanie Morena and Melanie Morena loves Greece. Exactly how much she loves this country you can tell by the beauty of her latest mix, which she did after returning from her successfully completed Greece tour earlier this year. here's the result:



Tracklist:
Medina - Execute me (M.J.Fernandez Remix)
Lenny Kravitz - Believe In Me (Carnatt B Remix)
Philipp Poisel vs. Peter Fox - Von Schwarz Zu Blau
NTFO, Karmon & Betoko - Nobody Else
Super Flu - Super Flu 3 Isaac
James Vincent McMorrow - Let Her Go ( Peer Kusiv Remix )
AFFKT - Aoub (Tube & Berger Remix)
Him Self Her - Gone Too Long
Emeli Sandé - Read All About It
Everything But The Girl - Driving (Pete Oak Remake)
Doctor Dru - Foolish
Lessocksy - All Night Long


Last but not least on my list of monthly mixes is a set by Marco Lys. I love his italian touch and his style of playing, it's simply perfect for the spring!



Tracklist:
Ferreck Dawn, Redondo "Tattoo Girl" (Original Mix) - Material
Vlada Asanin , Yas Cepeda "Un Dia" (Dart.DaKman Remix) - Crystal Sound Records
Rob Mirage "Flip Script" (Anthony Attalla Remix) - Incorrect Records
Elia Crecchi "Give Me Tonight" (Original Mix) - Yuma Records
Ruben Mandiolini "Aporia" (Original Mix) - Toolrrom Records
Marco Lys "All Week" (Original Club Mix) - Toolroom Records
David Amo, Julio Navas, Rober Gaez "Go Go Go" (Original Mix) - Great Stuff
Sam Paganini "Polyester" (Original Mix) - Cocoon Records
Loko "Kamikaze" (Marco Lys Remix) - Sphera Records
Piatto "Work That" (Original Mix) - 1605 Records
Khainz "A Little Deeper" (Bazu Remix)
Boris "Move It" (Original Mix) - Tronic Records
Tom Hades "Shap Shoy" (Original Mix) - Suara
X-Press 2 "Move On Aruba" (Dirty Secretz Remix) - Skint Records


Before I carry on with my selection from Ultra, I have two more sets for you and they are more than just special. The one is by my good friend DJ Silver and I'm not exaggerating when I'm saying that he's one of the most talented young producers and DJs in Bulgaria. Here's his newest promo mix:



The second special set is by another bulgarian shining star - Metodi Hristov. He had a gig in Moscow a couple of days ago and I'm very happy that it was recorded, so that we can listen to it over and over again:





As promised, here are my personal highlights from this year's Ultra Music Festival in Miami:
















This last set was probably the most expected show of Ultra. Not just because is was a set by Swedish House Mafia, but because it was their last show ever. So sad this might be, it's an incredibly emotional set, full with lots of love, lots of great tracks and good memories. I know how it is to see a show of ONELASTTOUR live, so this is definitely worth the download! They came, they raved, we loved it :)

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA - ONE LAST TOUR - FRANKFURT

Ok, I'm still recovering from this gig... I'm deliberately choosing to say gig over concert because it was gigantic! This show was much bigger than Brixton 2010. I haven't seen the guys playing together since then, so I could clearly see how they've developed the entertaining factor of the show. The ticket price of almost 70€ was definitely worth it! There were fireworks, confetti, a light and laser show you've never seen before.

NO_ID opened at 8 pm sharply. I like the guys but when it comes down to a show of SHM, a pre-band is totally overrated. I would've been happier, if SHM would've started directly. And to be honest, I hoped for Alesso, Calvin or Otto Knows to be the open act. Other than that, NO_ID were pretty good. I can only imagine how hard it is to open for Swedish House Mafia - you can't play any of the really cool new tracks, because they'll play them in their set later.

After the longest hour and a half in my life, the curtain fell to hide the stage until the Swedes began to play. The small booth and the screen wall behind it were taken away to make place for the real big thing. I'm talking enourmos BIG! SHM's booth was literary a stage on the stage and they were on the same high as me, who was standing on the balcony!

The booth was quite the high tech space ship - it consisted of 3 front screens, which moved up and down during the show.

When the curtain fell to reveal all of this, the Swedes were standing in front of the booth as if they first wanted to say "hi" before they climb on their space ship and take off.

The show was opened with "Greyhound". The guys played almost every big track they've, done over the past few years including "In my mind", "Together", "Save the world", "Reload" and many, maaaaaany more. I think, I'll go for my personal highlights.

First of them was "Lights" by Steve & Third Party - the track is huge! The next one was definitely "Clash" by Alesso, which is out today on Beatport. "Don't you worry child" was clearly not just my highlight because everyone sang along when the Swedes played it. Another great moment was hearing "Sweet Disposition", "One" and "From Miami to Ibiza". And of course, there was "Sunrise" by The Aston Shuffle vs Tommy Trash.

I could go like this forever, but there were just too many songs played in those two incredible hours. If you have even the slightest chance to see SHM live on their last tour, please, for the love of God, (women, say insert :D jk) do it :D It's totally worth it, it is a one in a lifetime experience and you don't wanna miss it!

For one reason or another it wasn't allowed to make any videos, so I need to post videos by other people. Nevertheless, I hope, you'll be able to imagine how cool it was :)

And here's the full tracklist:


1. Swedish House Mafia - We come, we rave, we love (working title)
2. Swedish House Mafia - Greyhound vs. Matt Caseli & Danny Freakazoid - Raise Your Hands
3. Alex Guesta & Stefano Pain - Ran Tam Tam (Main Mix) vs. Antoine Clamaran - Atomic City 
4. Steve Angello - Teasing Mr. Charlie vs. Axwell feat. Errol Reid - Nothing But Love vs. Steve Angello & Third Party - Lights 
5. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Wakanda vs. Derb - In Africa (Acappella)
6. Sebastien Drums & Whelan & Di Scala feat. Mitch Crown - Here I Come (Instrumental Mix) vs. Daft Punk - Harder Better Faster Stronger (Acappella) vs. Laidback Luke & Swedish House Mafia feat. Deborah Cox - Leave The World Behind (Acappella)
7. Alesso - Clash
8. Steve Angello & Matisse & Sadko - ID 
9. Alesso & Sebastian Ingrosso vs. Axwell - Calling vs. I Found You
10. ID - ID 
11. Avicii feat. Salem Al Fakir - Silhouettes (Nari & Milani Bootleg) vs. ANSOL & Dyro - Top Of The World  vs. Wippenberg - Pong 
12. Usher feat. Swedish House Mafia - Euphoria (Swedish House Mafia Extended Dub) 
13. The Aston Shuffle vs. Tommy Trash - Sunrise (Won't Get Lost) (Tommy Trash Version)
14. Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso feat. Michael Feiner - Together (The Attic Intro Edit) vs. Michael Calfan - Resurrection (Axwell Re-Cut Club Version) vs. Hard Rock Sofa & Swanky Tunes - Here We Go vs. Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso feat. Michael Feiner - Together (Acappella)
15. Swedish House Mafia & Knife Party - Antidote vs. John Dahlback - Zeus
16. Chocolate Puma - Go-Go Boots vs. Sebastian Ingrosso feat. MGMT - Kidsos vs. Alesso & Sebastian Ingrosso feat. Ryan Tedder - Calling (Lose My Mind) (Acappella) vs. Sandro Silva & Quintino - Epic 
17. Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl feat. Georgi Kay - In My Mind (Axwell Remix)
18. Discopolis - Committed To Sparkle Motion (DubVision Remix) 
19. TV Rock feat. Rudy - In The Air (Axwell Remix) vs. Steve Angello - Knas
20. Adrian Lux - Teenage Crime (Axwell & Henrik B Remode)
21. Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Swedish House Mafia Remix) 
22. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - Don't You Worry Child vs. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - Don't You Worry Child (Kryder & Tom Staar Remix)
23. Hard Rock Sofa - Quasar vs. Florence And The Machine - Spectrum (Say My Name) (Acappella) vs. Faithless - Insomnia vs. The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Axwell & Dirty South Remix) 
24. Swedish House Mafia feat. Tinie Tempah - Miami 2 Ibiza
25. Swedish House Mafia - One vs. Nari & Milani - Atom  vs. Swedish House Mafia feat. Pharrell - One (Your Name) (Acappella)
26. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - Save The World vs. Sebastian Ingrosso & Tommy Trash - Reload vs. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - Don't You Worry Child (Acappella) vs. Axwell - Heart Is King
27. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - Don't You Worry Child (Guitar Version)

ZALMAN LEKACH - DANCE ADDICTS #35

October is almost here and that means that it's time for a new episode of our monthly show "Dance Addicts". Like we did in the last couple of episodes, we're having fun trying out some new formats and this time we'll start with a mini mix of my choice, mixed by Zalman and including:

Calvin Harris & Florence Welch - Sweet Nothing
Calvin Harris & Example - We'll be coming back (yes, this is the exact order, no matter what Zalman is saying :D )
Swedish House Mafia - Don't you worry child
Dirty South & Alesso - City of dreams
Chris Lake & Lazy Rich ft. Jareth - Stand Alone


Zalman's part includes a special vynil mix and here's the tracklist:

Shakedown - At Night (Alan Brave remix)
Rico The Wizard - spell of love (DJ Sneak remix)
D.O.N.S. - pump up the jam (Kurd Maverick mix)
unknown artist - should i stay or should i go?
Coburn - We Interrupt This Program (Original mix)
Kurd Maverick - Lets Work (Original mix)
Menini & Viani Ft. Christian Key - Dark Beat (Oscar G and Ralph Falcon mix)
Diplo ft Elephant Man & GTA - Move Around


Here's the link to Dance Addicts on iTunes - DOWNLOAD
Enjoy!

ARE SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA REALLY QUITTING PLAYING TOGETHER?

Ok, this just came in directly from Swedish House Mafia.



I'm still really hoping that this is just a bad joke, but no one knows for sure yet. Nevertheless, this is an official statement from the boys and I guess that it has to be some true in it. If it turns out to be true, then this is definitely the end of an era. Even if they keep producing tracks as SHM, not playing gigs together would be a big loss to the EDM scene.

I'll keep you posted on this one.

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA - GREYHOUND

I've always been a fan of the Absolut vodka commercials and I've always been a fan of Swedish House Mafia. So when the two brands came together, it could only mean one thing: WILD. The video, which is the newest campagne of Absolut vodka is also the video of the latest track of the Swedes called "Greyhound". Despite of the fact that I liked the previous version of the track more (the one, which they played for the first time at MSG last year), I think that the video is really cool. It's very simple, with elements from the "Transformers" movies & small hints for the upcoming Mascquerade Motel events this summer. What do you think?

Swedish House Mafia & Absolut present: Absolut Greyhound - Music Video from Mr. Epic Backup on Vimeo.

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA TAKE OVER PETE TONG'S ESSENTIAL SELECTION

I'm sure that you all remember the legendary takeover, which the Swedes did last autumn. And now, five months later, they did it again! Ax, Seb & Steve had the honour to step in for Pete Tong on his Essential Selection for the second time and I believe that I'm not the only one who's really enjoying this. I feel extremly inspired by the tracklist, there were some great new tunes, starting with the brand new song by the Swedish boys. It's called "Greyhound" and I'm happy that I was right! Last December they played it at their show at Madisson Square Garden, but it was still an unknown ID. Nevertheless I posted an article, suspecting it to be Swedish House Mafia's new track. I have to be honest though, this final version, which the guys finished right bevor the radio show isn't doing it for me as much as the MSG one. They've changed the chorus by one or two pitches, actually not that big of a change, and yet, it's sounds different and not so great as the old one.



Continuing with the third song on the tracklist I have to say that although the mashup of Thomas Gold's "Marsch Marsch" & SHM's "Save the world" is really nice, I'm still prefering the original version of both tracks. They are so cool in the first place, why ruining them by making a mashup?



A big bow to Mr. Tommy Trash for doing this great remix on "Ladi Dadi" by Steve Aoki ft. Wynter Gordon. There's really nothing more that I could say to this song, except that it's a masterpiece!



The next track, which cought my attention, is "Yeah" by Steve Angello. Now we know which one of the boys has made the beginning of "One". Is it me or is "Yeah" actually starting with exactly the same snear drum as "One"? Other than that, you can definitelly tell that it's a Steve Angello's track - a full of power progressive house tune with some very tender elements. I like!

Essential Contender #1

What can be said about "Atom" by Nari & Milani, the Essential contender Nr.1? An absolutely massive track! No wonder that Steve released it on SIZE - it suits the style of his label.

Essential Contender #2

The second Essential contender was the vocal version of "Calling" (Loose my mind) by Seb & Alesso. As I already wrote a couple of weeks ago, the song is beautiful, with or without vocals.



Essential New Tune

The Essential "new" tune was quite the dissapointement. Not that I don't love Axwell's remix of "In my mind" by Ivan Gough & Fernixpawl ft. Georgi Kay, but I'm used to hear a new and unreleased track as the essential new tune. "In my mind" was first played by the Swedes at their MSG show last December and was already released on Axtone records last month. That's why I'm not happy with the choice the boys have made.

The next track is probably the most beautiful song played on the show. It'a called "Midnight city" by M83. You just have to love it!



Another great track on the show was "Lights" by the amazing Ellie Goulding. She has such a sexy voice!



Deadmau5 in the mix

Right after Ellie, Joel Zimmerman aka Deadmau5 took over the mixer after a short interview and played several fresh tunes like his own "Brazil" (did I mention how much I love Deadmau5's music?!?:D) & "Maths". This is probably the fist time in my life that I have no problem with maths:D



The first track after Joel's mix was Madeon's "Icarus". I have to give Seb right, Madeon is extremly talented for his young age of 17. And I had the chance to see him live in Cocoon this year, the kid is really good!

Another cool tune on the show was Alesso's "Years". Although it's slightly different from the style of his other productions, I tend to like it very much. You should definitely check it out!



B2B mix by SHM

The mix by the boys started with the new 2011 edition of "AGORa" by Thomas Gold. This track will never be out of style..

The second track went all the way from the UK and right into Steve's studio in Hollywood - the new tune by Chris Lake, called "Build up" and edited by Tommy Trash. I thought that "Sundown" sounded edgy and tough, but Mr. Lake suprises me with every new track he's producing. I looooove it!! In this case, I think that the original version is even better that Tommy's remix, but I'm not quite sure yet...ask me again in two weeks:D



I'm deliberately skipping "Fresh Start" by Max Vangeli and AN21, because the track was played by Pete almost half a year ago, which doesn't makes it bad, I really love it, but it's nothing new and unexpected. I would like to know when it'll finally get released though.

The next track on the show is a huge one. It comes straight from SIZE: Third Party vs. Cicada - Feel.



The closing track was something very special. It reminded me of the time when I first started listening to house music- a mashup of "Mode" by Bingo Players and "I Just can't get enough" by Herd & Fitz feat. the lovely Abigail Bailey.

So...this was it. I really hope that Pete Tong will be taking another Friday off in 2012, because the shows with the Swedes are something very special! I can't wait for the next one :) Until then, we have 4 more days to listen to this one on the BBC Radio 1 player.

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA - PROPAGANDA / SWANKY TUNES, MATISSE & SADKO - THE LEGEND

How did this happen? Apparently the Swedes have a new track coming out on Refune Records called "Propaganda". But there wasn't any promotion by Pete Tong, nor was there a big announcement as usually. This is why I'm still a little bit sceptic, but it sure sounds like them and there was a first play last night on Tara McDonald's show "Shut Up And Dance". So, treat it with caution - Swedish House Mafia? - Propaganda:





What we do know for sure is what will be the first release on Refune Records for 2012 - Swanky Tunes, Matisse & Sadko - The Legend. It's coming out on 18/01 and it's really promising:

Swanky Tunes, Matisse & Sadko - The Legend by refunerecords

Swedish House Mafia - New Track?

While listening to their amazing set from Madison Square Garden, I couldn't help but wonder, if this track is the new Swedish House Mafia tune. It surely sounds like a song the Swedes would make and I'm hoping to get some more information on that in the next couple of weeks.

What do you think of the song?



For all of you, who've missed the show, here's the playlist:

Tracklist:

01. Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso feat. Michael Feiner – Together (The Attic Intro Edit) w/ ID
02. Michael Calfan – Resurrection (Axwell’s Recut Club Version) [Axtone] w/ Axwell feat. Steve Edwards – Watch The Sunrise (Acappella) [Axtone]
03. Nari & Milani – Atom [Size]
04. David Guetta & Afrojack – Lunar [EMI]
05. Deniz Koyu – Hydra [Joia] w/ Adele – Set Fire To The Rain (Thomas Gold Remix) [XL]
06. Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso – Calling (Instrumental Mix) [Refune]
07. Feenixpawl & Ivan Gough feat. Georgi Kay – In My Mind [Axtone]
08. Deniz Koyu – Tung! [Flamingo] w/ Calvin Harris – Feel So Close [Sony]
09. Niki & The Dove – Mother Protect (Alex Metric Remix) [EMI] w/ Afrojack – Replica [Wall]
10. Axwell – Heart Is King [Axtone] w/ R.E.M – Losing My Religion (Acappella) [Sony] w/ Ferry Corsten – Punk (Arty ‘Rock-N-Rolla’ Remix) [Flashover]
11. James Blunt – Dangerous (Deniz Koyu & Johan Wedel Remix) [Atlantic] (Axwell Edit)
12. Cassius – I Love U So [Ed Banger] w/ Michael Woods – Bullet [Diffused] w/ Nero – Promises (Calvin Harris Remix) [MTA]
13. Pendulum – The Island (Steve Angello, AN21 & Max Vangeli Remix) [Size / One More Tune] w/ R3hab & Swanky Tunes feat. Max C – Sending My Love [Wall]
14. Arty, Matisse & Sadko – Trio [Axtone]
15. Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone [Phazing] w/ Swedish House Mafia vs. Tinie Tempah – Miami 2 Ibiza [Virgin] (Live Vocals) w/ Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone (Acappella) [Phazing]
16. Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party – Antidote (Vocal Mix) [EMI]
17. Tommy Trash – The End [Downright] w/ Florence and The Machine – You’ve Got The Love (Mark Knight Remix) [Toolroom] w/ Swedish House Mafia – One [Virgin]
18. Axwell feat. Errol Reid – Nothing But Love (Remode Mix) [Axtone] w/ Arty – Around The World [Anjunabeats]
19. Steve Angello – Yeah [Size]
20. John Dahlback feat. Erik Hassle – One Last Ride (Tommy Trash Remix) [Mutants / Big Beat]
21. Diddy, Dirty Money feat. Skylar Grey – Coming Home (Dirty South Remix) [Interscope] w/ Daft Punk – Aerodynamic [Virgin] w/ Hard Rock Sofa – Quasar [Axtone]
22. Nadia Ali, Alex Kenji & Starkillers – Pressure (Alesso Remix) [Spinnin] w/ Coldplay – Fix You [EMI]
23. Coldplay vs. Swedish House Mafia – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall [Parlophone]
24. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – Save The World [EMI] (Live Vocals)
25. The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition (Axwell & Dirty South Remix) [Infectious] w/ Adrian Lux – Teenage Crime (Axwell & Henrik B Remode) [Axtone]
26. Steve Angello, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso & Laidback Luke feat. Deborah Cox – Leave The World Behind [Axtone] w/ DEVolution feat. Amy Pearson – Good Love (Alesso Remix) w/ Green Velvet – Flash (Nicky Romero Remix) [Relief]
27. Steve Angello & Laidback Luke vs. Robin S – Show Me Love [Ministry Of Sound] w/ Axwell feat. Max C – I Found U [Axtone] w/ Steve Angello – Knas [Size]


I really hope, that you were able to listen to the set or watch the stream, because one by one, the sources on the internet are dying out due to copyright. I'm guessing, that the management of the Swedish trio is planing on releasing a DVD or at least a CD, which would explain why you can't find any of the footage anymore.

HUGE PRE-CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

The weekend's saved!!!
I have 1 new mix for you and an epic live set!!!



The first one comes from Melanie Morena - a brand new mix, including really great tracks:

Melanie Morena December Mix 2011 by MelanieMorena


1. Romanthony - The Wanderer (Photo 51 Diffraction Remix)
2. Haze & Full Intention - Signification
3. Rosenstolz - Wir sind am Leben (Oliver $ Remix)
4. Ethan - In my Heart
5. Kaskade feat. Mindy Gledhill - Eyes (Melanie Morena Edit)
6. Lethal Industry (Original Mix)
7. Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano - Lethal Industry
8. Erick Morillo feat. Audio Bullys - Break Down The Doors (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Deep Down Dirty 2011 Mix )
9. Eddie Thoneick ft. Shermanology - In My Head
10. Tim Deluxe - Transformation
11. Promise Land feat. Sandy B - Never Be Lonely (Dub Mix)
12. Michael Woods - Last Day On Earth
13. Thomas Gold & Dirty South - Alive (Syncterra & Cledy West Remix)
14. M83 - Midnight City


And here is something we've all been waiting for so long: Swedish House Mafia live at Madison Square Garden. They were the first dance act to take over this huuuuuuge stadion and it was an epic event according to their updates yesterday. Too bad I couldn't be there, but thank God for 21st century technology and the Internet :) Enjoy the live stream, it is one hell of a set!



SHM - Madison Square Garden - 16.12.2011 by madisonsquaregarden

And at last, but definitely not least: Patric la Funk's top 10 for Beatport, including his latest realease "Tenderloin". The track is so huge, I need a new definition of the word huge to describe how great it is :)


http://www.beatport.com/chart/patric-la-funk-tenderloin-top-ten/43775

Enjoy and have a nice weekend :)

MUST-HAVES

Inspired by how the Swedes took over Pete Tong's show two weeks ago and in addition to my article about it, I want to make you a must-have list of tracks.

Starting with Dada Life and their amazing "Happy Violence". The song is really melodic (not that you've ever heard something else from the guys :D) and it's also a pleasure to watch the crazy video.



Next track is Niki and the Dove – Mother Protect (Alex Metric Remix) with the very specific and typical cosmic sound of Alex Metric. It's very different from the music I usually hear, but I'm noticing lately, that I'm much more open-minded for interesting sounds than I was before. Let's just hope that you are so as well :D




The next one was a track that came across me in Axwell's mix. The producer is still not so well known, but Axwell is someone, who will rather play a no-name, if he likes it, than something known from everyone. So here you go, Michael Calfan and his "Resurrection"...

Michael Calfan - Resurrection (Preview) by Michael Calfan


There's no autumn without Robyn. Avicii's last year remix of her "Hang with me" is epic! And so is her new track, properly remixed by no one less than Mr. Fedde le Grand. Enjoy:



The next one is one hell of a track, it's Michael Woods' "Bullet". One word: GENIOUS!

Michael Woods - Bullet [PREVIEW] by michaelwoods


And altough Steve (who I usually love) did get on my nerves by continiously pushing his brother in the show (seriously, how many times you have to say his name? Antoine is a great producer, he doesn't need to be mentioned in every second sentence. And just for the record, playing "Whisper" two times in one show, separated by one song in between, is just unnecessary, no mather how great the song is). All that said, listen to Antoine and Max Vangeli and their amazing "Whisper" and "Fresh Start" - two very beautiful tracks:







The last track was quite a pleasant surprise to me. Thomas Gold showed once again what a talented producer he is by turning a Lady Gaga track into something, which I would listen to. Amazing achievement!

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA TAKE OVER PETE TONG'S ESSENTIAL SELECTION

This was a first for the Swedes. Last Friday Swedish House Mafia took over Pete Tong's show on Radio 1 and did an amazing job. I didn't write sooner, because I wanted to listen to the show a couple of times and to really feel the music before writing about it.



And now, almost a week later, I have to say that it was one of the best Essential Selections I've ever heard. Seriously! Seb, Steve and Ax had prepared two hours full of great tracks.



Not only that you could exclusively listen to their new track "Antidote" (reallyyyy nice!)and Dirty South's new tune "Walking Alone" (if you liked "Alive", "Walking Alone" will be love at first bit), but everyone of them had prepared an own mix.



Here's the tracklist, make sure you'll listen to the ES, it's so worth it!!

MUSIC PLAYED

Swedish House Mafia – Save The World [Virgin]
Dada Life – Happy Violence [So Much dada]
Niki and the Dove – Mother Protect (Alex Metric Remix) [Virgin]
Axwell VS REM Vs Ferry Corsten – Heart Is King Vs Losing My Religion [White]
Arty – Rock N Rolla [White]

ESSENTIAL COUNTDOWN

Swedish House Mafia Vs Knife Party – Antidote [Virgin]
Justice – Audio Video Disco [Ed Banger]
ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE
Dirty South and Those Usual Suspects – Walking Alone [Phazing]


AXWELL IN THE MIX

Jan Driver – Golden Super [BNR]
Michael Calfan – Resurection [White]
Robyn & Rye Rye – Never Be Mine (Fedde Le Grand dub) [Island]
Serge Devant – 3AM ( Zoltan Kontes Mix) [Ultra]
Matisse & Sadko – Id [White]
Thomas Gold – Sing 2 Me [Axtone]


INFLUENTIAL TRACKS

Daft Punk – Alive [Virgin]
Aphex Twin – Windowlicker [Warp]
Man With Guitar – Man With Guitar [Big Machine Records]


SEBASTIAN INGROSSO IN THE MIX

Sebastian Ingrosso & Unless – Calling (Instrumental Mix) [Refune]
John Dahlbäck – Last Rider (Tommy Trash Remix) [Mutants Records]
Calvin Harris – Feel So Close [Columbia]
Cazzette – Killmode vs Right Here Right Now (CZT’s A Soccer Hurdle BOOTLEG) [White]
Cassius – I Love You [Ed Banger]
Michael Woods – Bullet [Diffused]
Nero – Promises [MTA]


STEVE ANGELLO IN THE MIX

Steve Angello – Yeah [Size]
Afrojack & David Guetta – Lunar [Virgin]
Pendulum – The Island (Steve Angello , AN21 & Max Vangeli Remix) [Size]
DJ DLG – The Ritual [Size]
Daft Punk – Superheroes (Acapella) [Virgin]
Steve Angello & A-Trak – Higher [Fools Gold]
Rhcp – Othersiden (Third Party Remix) [Warner]
AN21 & Max Vangeli – Fresh Start [Size]
AN21 & Max Vangeli – Whisper [Size]


SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA VS SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA
Lady Gaga – Judas (Thomas Gold Remix) [White]
AN21 & Max Vangelli ft Example – Whisper [Size]
Chilly Gonzales – Knight Moves [Phantasy]
St. Germain – Rose Rouge [Blue Note]
Emile Sande – Heaven (Nu:Tone Remix) [Virgin]

RECORDED AT T IN THE PARK

Coldplay Vs Swedish House Mafia – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall [Virgin]

Swedish House Mafia - "Save The World"

It is official: The new single by Swedish House Mafia is called "Save The World" and it's having its premiere tomorrow night in Pete Tong's show!!

I don't know why but it seemes to me that the Swedes like to bring out new music around my bday :D and I like it very very much. Just as a quick reminder - their first single "One" was released on the 26/04 last year.

Take One

Ok, so I took my time to write this article, but this is only because I wanted to watch the movie first. Since yesterday, you can watch "Take One" in Germany for free:

http://www.raveline.de/magazin/musikthemen/hotacts/swedishhousemafia-takeone/

http://www.virtualnights.com/news/3001542

http://www.myvideo.de/channel/get-no-sleep

The Swedish House Mafia documentary was made by Chistian Larson and is a film about the Swedes, their tour life, their personalities, about their ideas and their music.




I was so touched by this movie, I can't find words to describe how I felt after watching it. And the great thing about the movie is that you get to know the real Seb, Ax & Steve - how they feel about their success and it is so inspirational and cute at the same time to see how nervous the guys were before their first Brixton gig :) The most amazing scene for me was the birth of "One" - the first SHM single. I swear (I probably shouldn't say this :D), I had tears in my eyes, while watching it. The soundtrack makes you so amazingly happy and accompanied by the right scenes, it's just pure PERFECTION.




I can only recommend you to purchase the limited edition of "Until One". It includes the movie itself, the soundtrack "Until One", a book with behind-the-scenes impressions and a vinyl of the "One" and "Miami 2 Ibiza" instrumentals. (can't wait to get my hands on my copy :D)





If you want to be part of the SHM-history, you should get very quickly your credit card and book one of the last 47 tickets (information is from yesterday!!) for the "One Night Only" tour in the UK. The tour was almost sold out in less than a week!!

Seb is back

Ok guys, last weekend was definitely legendary! Mr. Veldmann surpassed everyone's greatest expectations! I'm still so overwhelmed with emotions and it's not easy to put all impressions into words, but I'll try my best!:)

Location: Dusseldorf's most fabulous club 3001. Time: 23pm. Patric La Funk is standing behind the booth, getting the crowd ready for a huge party. I had the amazing opportunity to experience this event from a new point of view and standing next to Patric, while he was playing, was just awesome! Watching all these people dancing around and singing along with their favourite songs was so breathtaking!










When I was at his gig for the first time last June I got this strange feeling that he's going to have a huge career, even bigger than it already was. Now, this feeling of mine has slightly become reality and I'm most certain that Patric La Funk is one of the most talented house music producers in Germany! Among Patric's choice for the night were songs like Mark Knight's "Devil Walking", the amazing bootleg of "Watch the Sunrise" which Patric made together with Prok & Fitch, "Nothing Better" by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick and right after I thought it couldn't get any better I heard "Hey Hey" by Dennis Ferrer and "Pong Forever" by Wippenberg vs. Norman Doray & Tristan Garner.







At about 1am Patric made room for Goldfish - two great musicians from Cape Town, who amazed me with their set. I've always been a huge fan of the mix up of house music and live played intruments, but Goldfish can't be compared to anything else. Dominic Peters and David Poole offered such a great variety of sounds, which made the songs even more awesome!





It was 2am when Sebastian Ingrosso entered the club and made his way to the stage. As expected, everyone went crazy :D What can I say - Dizzeldorf loves him. And for a good reason. Seb gave his best. He played for more than two hours and it was one hit after the other - "One", "Kidsos", "In the Air", "My God", "Leave the World Behind" and many, many more. I was really looking forward to hear the new Swedish House Mafia track and I didn't have to wait long. "Miami 2 Ibiza" is even more electrifying live! One of my personal highlights of his set was "Sweet Disposition". I guess, the SHM guys could play this song for the next 10 years and it'll never get boring.









I had the luck to be on two more of Sebastian's gigs this year and it is so great that his set is still full of surprices! Standing behind him, while he was mixing was intoxicating. He is so in love with what he's doing, he lives through his music and when he's playing you have the feeling that he's the most happiest person in the world. :)




After Ingrosso left, Patric took over the booth for the second time this evening to continue with his amazing set. All in all, it was one of the best parties I've been so far. And I'm really, really looking forward to the next one. :))





Special thanks to Patric La Funk, Benny Bokrezion and Fabian Veldmann

Miami 2 Ibiza

Hello, beautiful people. It may rain outside, but the good music finds its way to us. Today, the boys from the Swedish House Mafia released their new single "Miami 2 Ibiza" exclusively on Beatport. And I have to say, this song is just awesome!
After releasing "One" on 26/04 this year, the boys made a second single in the same unmistakable style and it'll be no wonder, if the second Swedish single climbs on top of the Beatport chart, like "One" did.
There is also a vocal version of the song featuring Tinie Tempah, which is not released yet, but I personally prefer the instrumental one.
Don't hesitate too long - go and support the guys by buying the original :)



Swedish House Mafia feat Tinie Tempah - Miami To Ibiza - Original Mix by Leemorrison

The most amazing week ever!

Last week was very special to me. I had the chance to be at three really massive gigs and had the time of my life.

On Saturday, 29 May, the boys from Swedish House Mafia rocked Brixton once again, only six months after the two epic parties in November 2009. Arriving from Germany at 10pm, I opened the door of the O2 Academy and entered in another universe. It was such a sublime moment to stand there in the same hall where Swedish House Mafia broke all records with two sold out shows and more than 60kg confetti :)

The one gig besides the main act of the Swedish boys, which I was really looking forward to, was the one by AN21, Steve Angello's little brother. And it was exactly like I've imagined it! My favourite moments were when he played the Riva Starr Remix of Lys' and Lake's "La Tromba", and of course his new project with Max Vangeli - "Smack My Bitch Up" (which they've released for free two weeks ago!!).



Next was Alex Metric. To be honest, until then I hadn't really heard of him, but man, that was quite a gig! His music was accompanied by a surreal lightshow on the big screen behind him and it was breathtaking and so great to feel the energy, which he invested in his mixing!

At 1:30 then, the countdown began. Damn, the Swedes know how to make a good show and the moment of their appereance was enhanced by letting down a big white screen where you could see the Masquerade Motel trailer. And then the screen fell. After realizing that Swedish House Mafia was standing on the stage, people went crazy. Playing "One" didn't make things better :) It was so unique to hear this song live, to feel it, to see the people feeling it...indescribable!



After a while I found myself dancing at the balcony, from where I had a better view - 5000 people jumping around aren't really helping when you're trying to make a good video :)

The gig was massive! Everyone who hasn't been at Brixton last year has heard the stories, but you have to see it, otherwise you just can't imagine how huge it is!
It is always great to see one of the guys mixing, but the three of them together - is like THE perfect match. As to the music - the combination of rythm and fireworks was just perfect. My very special favourite, after "One" of course, was the bootleg of Martin Danielle's and Carl Louis' "The Message" vs. Axwell's "Open Your Heart" - so much love in that song!



The highlight of the evening was the rain of confetti coming down from the ceiling, while the boys were playing the remix of "Show Me Love".



After this amazing experience, I had exactly two days to get ready for the next one. The Queen of house music, Tara McDonald, had a gig in Club No1 in Saarbruecken as a part of her Ibiza promo tour. I would lie, if I'd sad that I wasn't totally hyped because, to be honest, after tweeting with her over the last few months, I was anxious to finally meet her.



And tonight was the night! When you see photos of her, most people think "Wow! She's so beautiful!" Well, she's even more beautiful live (if that's even possible!). She began her show with "Delirious" and everyone was singing along. It was so inspiring to see how someone's having so much fun singing! Tara sang some really great songs, including her new single with Mowgli "Can't Stop Singing" and Armand van Helden's "My My My". But THE most special moment was when she performed her and Axwell's "Feel The Vibe" - the song that's responsible for me falling in love with house music. I'd already heard it live last summer when Tara was performing it at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, but the atmosphere last Wednesday was so intimate...I did "feel the vibe"!



After her gig, she gave her fans signed promo cardswith her cover from the French Playboy on them (which I'm still hoping to find somewhere!!). I felt really special, because she recognized me from my Twitter profile picture and I hope that she knows how much it meant to me to finally meet her!

And like that wasn't already the coolest week ever, I've decided to go to Dusseldorf (Dizzledorf :)) ) on Saturday. I couldn't resist seeing Axwell once again live, since he was playing this very same day in my favourite German club 3001.




If you live in Germany, this club is like the most amazing place to party! The atmosphere is just breathtaking - huge screens on every wall and a laser show, which is perfectly accompanying the music. But THE most important thing is the sound system. The beat is going through your body like an electric shock and you find yourself dancing all night long.

Patric La Funk opened the evening with an amazing set. Highlight was, of course, "Hey Hey" by Dennis Ferrer. It is just unthinkable to not hear this song in 3001 :)
Mr. La Funk made the people really hot, it was brilliant how everyone got infected with good mood.



And then Axwell came. What can I possibly say to describe his unreal talent and his devotion? He played a two and a half hour power mix of high level house music, including smashing tunes like the Dark Forest re-edit of "Leave The World Behind", the bootleg of "Your Name", Calvin Harris' "Flashback", but also his brand new co-production with Adrian Lux "Teenage Crime". The highlight of this evening was definitely "Sweet Disposition", which made the crowd screem out of pleasure.

After his gig, Ax took his time to take pictures with his fans and altough he was exhausted, he had a smile for everyone :)




If you got curious what's like to be part of such a massive event - Axwell is making a small Germany tour to promote "Axtone Vol.1". The compilation is coming out on 14 June and is presenting all tracks that were released by Axtone Records over the years and some new tunes. The next gigs are 12/06 in Heilbronn and 18/06 in Bielefeld. Enjoy!