James Talk - Thinking Out Loud 2
Monday, June 12th, 2006
James Talk grew up on a staple diet of rave and acid house, and from an early age was allured by the acid basslines pumping their way through the sky every weekend from nearby fields and warehouses into his bedroom. He soon realised that dance legends such as Prodigy and Underworld were of more interest to him than any Charles Dickens novel. This fascination in rave culture culminated in him buying his first set of decks at the tender age of 14, and his first gig at a youth club shortly followed. These early steps helped him to pave the way to the unique style and sound that he has today…
Despite having only just turned 25 Eddie Halliwell is now firmly established as one of the most exciting new DJ’s in the world having just been Voted 25th in the 2004 DJ Mag Top 100 Poll. Unbelievably passionate about music he infects the crowd with his energy, captivating them with his highly visual performances and jaw dropping turntable trickery.
Renaissance continues to impress us with more upcoming releases. After the first part of this album sold over 250,00 copies, Renaissance returns with The Classics Part 2.
Renaissance presents the eagerly anticipated third volume of The Sound Of Renaissance, which comes direct from the island of Ibiza. The mix features two discs that mirror the moods of the island: ‘Beach’ takes its inspiration from the famed chilled, Balearic vibe, whilst ‘Club’ draws on the latest dancefloor tracks to provide an upfront mix that encapsulates the spirit of Renaissance’s forthcoming Summer residence at Pacha.
Clubbers Guide Summer 2006 soaks up the spring time heat to bring a red hot package for the summer, rammed with red hot House tracks set to turn the dance floors crazy on those wild hot summer nights.
The Yang to Winter Chill’s Yin, Serve Chilled is the musical equivalent of the sun beating down on the back of your neck, every track screams summer! Hed Kandi’s secret is their ability to soundtrack every aspect of the culture, from the hands in the air euphoria of a scorching club night on Disco Heaven to the horizontal grooves of a heat-wave served up on Serve Chilled, they’ve got it covered.
Following on from the success of the recent Miami 2006 collection – the world’s leading quality dance music label return with their annual Eivissa compilation, focussing on the Balearic charms of legendary clubbing destination Ibiza.
The name Tiefschwarz stands high alongside other legendary German acts such as Boris Dlugosch, Mousse T., Knee Deep, Ian Pooley, Dixon, Jazzanova, Rainer Trüby, Ata and Vincenzo. As DJs, Tiefschwarz have gained a great reputation on the international house scene.
Funky House Sessions is the first essential compilation of the summer and looks set to tick a legion of boxes!
Vasilis Sagonas was born on January 28, 1983 in Larissa, Greece. His skills with computers, coupled with his intimate knowledge of music, set him apart from many house producers. V-Sag’s productions are a beautiful weave of melodies, chords, effects, and percussion. They are each unique, and offer a truly engaging experience.