
Mark EG - Blackout Audio Radio Show - UK - Sep 2006
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predrag01
Genre: Techno
Date of Set: Sep 5th, 2006
Filesize: 283.00 MB
Total Downloads: 6
Biography of Mark EG
Name: Mark EG
Resident: Leeds, UK.
Date of Birth: 26-05-73
DJ since: 1982
Producer since: 1996
Style: Hard electronic club music
Main Influences: Patrik Skoog, Glenn Wilson, Woody McBride, Autechre, Aphex Twin, Model 500, Phuture, Armando, Adonis etc.
On a constant search for new sounds, fresh production talent and cutting edge club music, Mark EG is at the forefront of the UK's new music movement. He refuses to be labelled. As they say, good music is good music. And this sometimes chameleon-like addiction to music has held Mark responsible not only for some of the most ground breaking releases in the hard techno world over the last few years, but also for the underground explosion of both hard trance and hardstyle thoughout much of the UK.
With a DJ history that spans back to the early 1980's, Mark is widely acclaimed for his intense and captivating stage presence, as well as his outrageous deck talents. His most notable achievements include his massive popularity in Serbia over the last eight years - where techno is the biggest form of club music thoughout the country; his almost cult-like status within the UK hard dance movement (especially in the South-West where his residency sets at places such as The Country Club were legendary); the near sonic domination of the Canadian rave scene in the late nineties (a close second to Paul Oakenfold in a popular Magazine Poll). But most recently he was voted 'UK's Best Hard Dance DJ' at the the Hardcore Heaven Awards 2003, proving his continued popularity within the hard dance fraternity.
The whole concept behind my DJing is to get people into new music.' begins Mark 'I try to do this by exploring different areas of hard club music. Techno will always be my favourite but DJ-ing is all about mood, atmosphere, reading a crowd and trying to get your message across. It's also about compromise and keeping the people on the floor at fever pitch. So you have to develop different styles for different people. As long as you have the tools to ensure those infront of you are screaming for more, then you can walk away satisfied. That's what truly matters.'
It comes as no surprise that when it coms to music production, Mark's focus is undoubtedly techno. His most well known project has to be The Anxious, which he and his partner Chrissi have taken to the forefront of the global techno movement. Their sound is dark and driving, relentless and uncompromising. Listen to one of Mark's hard techno DJ sets and you'll realise where this energy comes from. Is it any wonder then that Mark and Chrissi have released music on some of the worlds finest techno labels including Glenn Wilson's Planet Rhythm, Compound, Hereos and Submissions imprints. There have been releases on labels such as Chris McCormack's well-respected Embryo imprint and the now defunct Blueline USA label. Their own label Blackout Audio has seen their work skillfully remixed by names such as Hardcell, Inigo Kennedy, Headroom, Chris McCormack and Glenn Wilson to name but a few.
Under the name The Fuzz on Chris Liberator's Cluster label, they also release acid techno. They've had releases on other London Acid techno labels such as Hydrualix and Intected. Although they've also released many sought after trance productions on Bonzai/XTC and Massive, Germany, Mark feels that techno is where his heart now lies in the studio.
We're on a mission to find new ways, new sounds.' says Mark 'You can push serious boundaries in a room with two people because there's no crowd there, but you still need to think about what your tracks would sound like in a club or you might as well disappear in obscurity. We want to create dark rhythmic music that you can either stick your head in the bassbin and throw up to, or disappear into your own personal space and find yourself with.
As well as DJing and Music Production, you'll also see Mark's record reviews in several global magazines including M8 for Scotland and England and Mixer/Big Shot in the USA (formerly Mixmag USA). All of his record reviews from the last five years can be found on the Blackout Audio site (www.blackoutaudio.co.uk), including articles and reviews that include those from when he was techno editor of the cult rave magazine Eternity and also Music Editor of Wax Magazine.
http://www.myspace.com/markeg

Cristian Varela - Blackout Audio Radio Show - UK - Sep 2006
Submitted By:
predrag01
Genre: Techno
Date of Set: Sep 5th, 2006
Filesize: 283.00 MB
Total Downloads: 6
Biography of Cristian Varela
Cristian Varela is internationally recognized as the most prominent and charismatic Spanish DJ and producer of the moment. This distinction is guaranteed by one of the most prestigious firms of vanguard electronic music (PRIME, London), as well as chief figures in the industry worldwide that have had the privilege in sharing the booth with him, not to mention fellow producers that work within the same record labels that he does or have had remixes conducted by Cristian.
This young artist from Madrid with more than 11 years of experience, has played in each and every one of most important clubs and festivals nationally, and within the past six years has also participated in many events internationally.
He has participated in events of such magnitude as: Love parade (Berlin), Techno Parade (Paris), I Love Techno (Belgium), Neuraleptic (Belgium), Nature One Festival (Germany), Liberty (U.K.), Maniac Love (Japan), It Feels so Real (Tolouse), L.O.V.E. (Sao Paulo), Techno Trax (Madrid), Esparrago Rock (Spain), May Day (Spain) and has played in countries like the U.S.A., Holland, Canada, Brazil, Russia, many countries within Eastern Europe such as Slovenia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Colombia and the Chechen Republic.
As a disk-jockey, Cristian Varela is known, above all, for his pure sets using three turntables and featuring an elegant and rigorous musical selection that portrays his individual style. Using the pseudonym of Carlos Duran, he depicts his ingenuity in the House realm.
Presently, as a producer, he is working for the most significant record labels such as Primate Records (UK), Primevil (UK), Additive (UK), Elephanthaus (Chicago), PV (Germany), Production Session (Belgium), Highland Beats (Holland) in which he has released more than 33 productions and is reaping infinite success by being included in some of the most important compilations and practically entering all the charts worldwide. He has also completed remixes for such artists in the caliber of Speedy J, Tim Baker, Marco Bailey, Pascal F.E.O.S., Verdi & Farfa.
In December of 2000 he released his much anticipated album debut “New Electronic Audio Arquitectures,” distributed in Spain by Serial Killer Vinyl. This album clearly confirms that Cristian Varela is one of the most significant artists in electronic music of this new millenium.
Cristian is also the proprietor and artistic director of two of the most consolidated record labels internationally, “Pornographic” (Techno) and the new “DonkeyHead” (House)- yet another verification of his versatile personality and prolific character. Both labels have such an underground feel to them and feature collaborations with artists like Umek, Tim Baker, Massaya, Qyuhey, Bando.
Past year 2001 was clearly prosperous for Varela and it was even more delightful when he was honored in DeejayMags 2001 Awards, where he received awards in the categories of “Best DJ of the Year”, “Best Techno DJ” and “Best Recorded Session (for the Salon de Mezclas mixed by Cristian Varela & Tony Verdi).”
http://www.myspace.com/cristianvarela

D.A.V.E. The Drummer - Blackout Audio Radio Show - UK - Sep 2006
Submitted By:
predrag01
Genre: Techno
Date of Set: Sep 5th, 2006
Filesize: 283.00 MB
Total Downloads: 6
Biography of D.A.V.E. The Drummer
Deck technician and production wizard, D.A.V.E. is no newcomer to the world stage. Over the last 5 years he’s taken his unique sound to countries such as: Brasil,Japan, Australia, America, Canada, Italy and Spain to name a few.
He’s also played in many of the notable London clubs such as: The End, Ultimate Bass and The mass, most recently playing to a full house for Antiworld at the new SE1 club and has played with some of techno's most respected artists such as: Ritchie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Dave Angel, Thomas Krome to name a few.
Initially helping to kick start the London techno movement with the Liberator djs, D.A.V.E’s focus has shifted from his earlier acidic productions to a more mature style of techno which is reflected on his own label HYDRAULIX, and now his new label APEX .
HYDRAULIX has been receiving huge support from many respected club Djs from all genres and has become a mainstay of the underground techno scene in London and abroad. APEX had release number 1 licensed for a Carl Cox compilation from the german club U60311 and has received plays from many techno jocks including Stanny Frannsen and Pounding Grooves.
D.A.V.E.’s early productions appeared mainly on the local London labels such as: S.U.F. Cluster ,Routemaster , 4x4 and Smitten, since then he has appeared on many respected european techno labels such as: Primate (special edition 10' with Michael Burkat) Chris Liebings CLR (with Lawrie Pounding Grooves) and Fine Audio Recordings as STROBE, alongside releases as Henry Cullen on Bound , Giant and Dwarf and many remixes including the recent 'Acid Disco' for Vicious Circle recordings and new remixes for Ignition Technition, DJ emerson and DJ Urban.
D.A.V.E. has also been responsible for mixing and engineering on many productions for many different labels including, Molecular, Eukatech, Eukahouse, Eukabreaks, God Made Me Hardcore, T.E.C. and many more.
He has received much support over the years from the U.K. press with articles appearing in Mixmag, DJ mag, Wax, and Ministry magazine. D.A.V.E. has also been voted into DJ magazines top 100 djs chart twice. Achieving position 72 as the highest.
A regular london free party DJ playing for Malfaiteurs, Manic, Restless Natives, Freebass, Immersion and now Tribe of Munt. D.A.V.E’s professional but fun attitude makes him a very easy going and reliable dj to deal with, who will rock the party every time.
http://www.thedjlist.com/djs/D.A.V.E._THE_DRUMMER/
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