RIP DJ A.M...

Adam Goldstein a successful DJ from the states found dead in his apartment on Friday the 28th of August. Formally engaged to Nicole Richie, Goldstein survived a plane crash in september last year, but his addiction to drugs overcame him. DJ AM, dead at 36.

I am going to give you the last known interview with him.

Bo Bliz: Describe the transition from DJ to DJ/club/owner/name brand...

AM: I have no idea how that happened, but it did, and I am not trying to take credit, or to stop it, but I know that if you put out good things, good things come back to you. I make the music, and have a voice but I also have a team of great people around me.

Christain Audesirk: How did your relationship between Dusk and Caesars come about?

AM: I've worked at Caesars in Vegas for 3 years so it seemed a natural fit to move to the one in AC as well.

CA: How do you feel about the AC nightlife scene?

AM: It's just beginning to really take place. The recession is already slowing a lot down everywhere and adding to the speed of AC becoming to Philly and NY what Vegas is to LA. But it is going to happen. It’s just a matter of time. I am incredibly excited to be involved in the evolution with Dusk at Caesars. From the design to the music, Dusk is in a league of its own and once you spend an hour there you will know why.

CA: What was your experience like working with Travis Barker on "Fix Your Face?"

AM: So much fun. I love Travis and I have always loved beats. To see what an amazing drummer brings to the beats I love is so exciting.

CA: Talk to me a little bit about Deckstar, how’s that project coming along?

AM: Deckstar is a brand, but it’s also a DJ Management company that I am part of. In addition to representing me, Deckstar represents some of the biggest and most legendary DJ’s in the world. Deckstar as a management company provides a service to all the DJs represented there, giving guidance and structure to its clients to help them maintain longevity in a business that is very fickle. They handle all the bookings, touring and travel logistics, branding, marketing opportunities as well as press and promotion. They don’t just take anyone, you have to be great, owning your own style, knowing what your goals are and where you want to take your music to when it comes to the next level.

Bo Bliz: What has your connection to Philadelphia been since you moved from here?

AM: I have always stayed in touch with my Sister who still lives there and I get back there at lease every 2 months just to take a walk and remember my childhood. I love that city. Damn, bout to start crying! I am a mush ball when it comes to Philly!

CA: Being a born Philadelphia kid, what you do miss most about Philly and its style?

AM: The food, the people, and the over all energy that you can actually smell and see on the streets. Philly has more flavor and character then anywhere in the world I have ever been, other then Prague

BB: What was your reaction to the support you received at DJ Day here in Philadelphia?

AM: I was totally speechless. When Jazzy Jeff showed me the pics I was floored. I had NO idea half of these legends knew who I was, let alone how I DJed and supported me. It was like winning an Oscar.

BB: What is the vibe of your weekly in LA, Banana Split?

AM: HOUSE PARTY!

BB: When was your progression from records to serato etc., and how did that transition effect your dj'ing?

AM: It made me speed up a lot in terms of the tempo I play at. And it made me be braver with song selection. I don’t have to "find" that rare RECORD anymore, just the mp3, then I can play it!

GET TOGETHER!

This friday night is not a night to be missed at Monastery, with Late Night Addiction taking over the club for 8 hours. With artists like, Habebe, Danny T, Benny Electric, The Cut(Syd)and so many great giveaways who could really go anywhere else? So bounce on in and support this brissy based company!



+ WHY YOU SHOULD COME!! +

The guys at LNA have sorted some amazing prizes and giveaways thanks to the crew at Lightsounds,
Bam Bam Musik, Silver Sneaker Records & LNA.

+ MAJOR PRIZE +
Senheiser HD25 Headphones
Pro CD Bag
$50 Gift Voucher for Lightsounds
Studio Time @ Lightsounds
1 hour DJ Lesson with the LNA Artist of your choice on the decks @ Monastery.

How do you win??

Simple drop your email address when you come through the door and you'll go into the draw to win this fantastic prize.

+ CD Giveaways +
LNA Music Sampler
featuring Tracks from the LNA crew
Danny T - Chico Single
Silver Sneaker Records Sampler

Also be sure to check out their website tomorrow, as it is getting launched!

http://www.latenightaddiction.com

BDO Rumours...

Every year the Big Day Out Festival somehow manages to bring the biggest and best acts from all around the globe. This coming year has no exceptions, with rumours that Blink 182 are confirmed as headliners. The band has already announced a North American 'reunion tour' so i'm sure the rumours have a good chance of being correct(also apparently working on their new album throughout the tour). I was also listening to an interview with Placebo a while ago, and they were talking about how they would be touring Australia in January 2010 with their new album 'Battle For The Sun'.

I'll just chuck up some tracks from both bands!

Placebo - Battle For The Sun



Blink 182 - Adams Song

CUTLOOSE!

Next Friday we see the return of one of Brisbane's best... CUTLOOSE!

The musical master has been away working with Artists in LA, Chicago, San Diego and San Francisco. Along with putting the finishing touch's on his soon to be released Album. For all who know Cutloose, have seen his Performances and heard his music, know he is nothing less than a jaw dropping, ear exploding, eye catching DJ.



The return from his epic tour of the states brings him back to the Alhambra Lounge, playing his first gig back in Brisbane on 4th of September (next Friday) dont miss CUTLOOSE in action! check out the links below to Cutloose's mixtapes....

BAMIX 09'

SUMMER DISCO BANG! pt 1

ROCK N ROLL

BOOTY BASS

80'S

DNB/GLITCH

DUBSTEP 09'

CUTLOOSE SCRATCHING LIVE!

FREE FORM FIVE - By Paddywhakd

Hey guys..These are my Top 5 For the Week, Hope you can enjoy them as much as i did!!

1. Raw Cuts 3 - Motor City Drum Ensemble



2. Freeland - Mancry (Gui Boratto remix)



3. Stimming - The Kiss



4. .Jose Gonzalez - Crosses (Tiesto Remix)



5. Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars

HITTIN' US UP!

Remember guys, if you ever have anything worth showing we would be more than interested in having a look! If your a music fanatic and you found a sick site, if you are a music producer and have some sick beats, if you are a graphic designer that would like some exposure, if your an artist with some cool canvas's LET US KNOW! We are always on the mend for some new styles and topics that makes us unique.

ITM RESULTS 2009!

As you may or may not know last night the Sony In The Mix results where announced for 2009. The ITM results are what Dj's, Producers, Club Nights and Clubs pride themselves upon, voted by the public... Check out this years results and the Brisbane locals that are representing the top spots!

TOP 50 DJ POLL ITM
50. NITROUZ – NSW
49. TOM PIPER - NSW
48. HOOK N SLING - NSW
47. THE POTBELLEEZ - NSW
46. GOODWILL - NSW
45. MDX (MARK DYNAMIX) - NSW
44. WEAVER - NSW
43. MATT NUKEWOOD - NSW
42. BEXTA - VIC
41. S DEE - NSW
40. STEVE PLAY - NSW
39. JOSH - SA
38. NICK GALEA – QLD
37. ADAM BARTAS - VIC
36. TIMMY TRUMPET – NSW
35. KENNY L - WA
34. DAN MURPHY - NSW
33. HABEBE - QLD
32. STEVE STRANGIS - VIC
31. DEF STARR – SA
30. DYNASTY – QLD
29. BEN MORRIS - NSW
28. SUAE - NSW
27. SUNSET BROTHERS - NSW
26. JAYTECH - ACT
25. BANG GANG DJS - NSW
24. EMBER - NSW
23. GRANT SMILLIE – VIC
22. BOOGS - VIC
21. TOMMY TRASH - NSW
20. JOHN COURSE - VIC
19. MARLO - VIC
18. KID KENOBI - NSW
17. MICAH - WA
16. ARCHIE - NSW
15. NIK FISH - NSW
14. CHARDY - VIC
13. TRENT MCDERMOTT - VIC
12. DIRTY SOUTH - VIC
11. BAG RAIDERS – NSW
10. BASS KLEPH - NSW
9. DANNY T - QLD
8. AMBER SAVAGE - NSW
7. LOOT & PLUNDER - SA
6. BABY GEE - QLD
5. THE STAFFORD BROTHERS - QLD
4. AJAX - NSW
3. THE ASTON SHUFFLE - ACT
2. ANDY MURPHY – VIC
01. TYDI - QLD

In 2009 it’s Tydi who’s come up trumps once again, taking the inthemix50 crown for a second successive year. Not one to let age stand in the way of success, Tydi has had a manic 12 months. Kicking off the year with a set at Australia’s first Sensation on NYE, Tydi has also kept busy touring with the big boys, including Armin van Buuren and Paul van Dyk. We could stop there, but his list of achievements goes on. 2009 saw the Queenslander receive an invitation to play the mainstage at Trance Energy in Holland. Proving his skills are not merely confined to the DJing arena, 2009 was also the year Tydi released his eagerly anticipated debut album ‘Look Closer’ and the Ministry of Sound ‘Trance Nation’ mix CD, to much critical acclaim.



TOP 5 LIVE ACTS/PRODUCER
05. EMPIRE OF THE SUN
04. CUT COPY
03. BAG RAIDERS
02. DIRTY SOUTH
01. THE PRESETS


We’re not overstating ourselves when we say that the past few years have been pretty gosh darn big for Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes. The all-conquering electro duo wiped the floor at the 2008 ARIAs, winning Album Of The Year, Best Video, Best Dance Release, Best Group and Producer Of The Year. They’ve sold out arena tours, sold about a billion copies of their album ‘Apocalypso’, and now been voted inthemix’s favourite live act!



QLD CLUBNIGHT

WINNER
FRIDAYS @ FAMILY
Not content to take just the top spot, both Fridays and Saturdays have come out in front for Queenslanders this year. Fridays serves up the best in trance and hard dance, with superstar residents Tydi and Baby Gee, while Saturdays sees cutting edge house and electro on offer. The sunshine state is unquestionably spoilt for choice!



QLD FESTIVAL

WINNER
SUMMAFIELDAYZE
Regardless of your opinion on the girl, you know that when your event is visited by Paris Hilton you’re onto something big. In 2009 the Gold Coast’s annual welcome to the new year, Summafieldayze, was the biggest on record, with Dutch masters Armin van Buuren and Ferry Corsten heading up the bill alongside electronica legends Underworld. [Photos]



Check out In The Mix for more info and results!

JOHN MARTIN - PORTABLE FILM FESTIVAL

If you have a spare minute, love your film/animation and enjoy a laugh check out a couple of John Martin's films entered into this years Portable Film Festival. The festival is an online film competition with nearly 180 films, selected from more than 800 entries from 40 different countries, in all their cross-platform, cross-category glory. Screening online and downloadable to your iPod, PSP or 3G mobile phone, Portable is the festival that's on your terms, on the go!



John is a fellow Free Form artist and has studied animation at university. His work is unique, creative and imaginative, so get behind a Brisbane local, log on and vote for his stuff asap!



Portable Film Festival - John Martin (CLICK HERE)

The Blue Wraith - I, Monster - John Martin

Lupe Fiascccooo!

All American rapper Lupe Fiasco's album Food & Liquor is one i think you should download. The album featured production from Jay-Z, Kanye West, Mike Shinoda, The Neptunes, Prolyfic, and more.



Food & Liquor - Lupe Fiasco

1. Intro
2. Real Feat. Sarah Green
3. Just Might Be OK ft. Gemini
4. Kick, Push
5. I Gotcha
6. The Instrumental ft. Jonah Matranga
7. He Say She Say ft. Gemini and Sarah Green
8. Sunshine
9. Daydreamin' ft. Jill Scott
10. The Cool
11. Hurt Me Soul
12. Pressure ft. Jay-Z
13. American Terrorist ft. Matthew Santos
14. The Emperor's Soundtrack
15. Kick, Push II
16. Outro

Couple Tracks off the album;

Daydreamin' ft. Jill Scott



Kick Push



Wearenotlosers

FREE FORM FIVE!!!

Just thinking of doing a top 5 every week or two, with some of the latest releases that are floating around. Some might not be linked, so if you are interested hit up beatport and you will be sure to find them.

In No Particular Order;

1. The Unfallen Kingdom - Gramatik
2. How Soon Is Now Ft. Julie Mc Knight - David Guetta, Sebatian Ingrosso and Dirty South




3. On/Off - Cirez D




4. Raindrops - Basement Jaxx (Funkagenda & Paul Thomas ReDux Remix)




5. Breakwater - Funkagenda (EDX Remix)



Also a regular at Monastery, Northie's latest beatport chart!

NEW POLL..

Check out the new poll on the right side of our blog. It has Brisbane's best festivals and we are keen to know which one really is the best. Now remember you can only vote once!

Also, some stuff to check out this weekend!

Showcasing City Dweller's summer/spring range at GPO tonight!



If your heading out on saturday night but keen for some cocktails and fashion shows, head in too Boutique at Port Office hotel.

Spring Races Fashion Parade: Always Habit and Hoe Boutique

$20 deal inclusive of two choices of beer, wine or basic spirit on entry. Tapas n Canapes Served till 10: 30 pm and fashion show

Music by:

+ Too shoes +
+ Garfield +
+ Thommy Maxwell +
+ Lee Hamilton +



Catch Benzi at Empire for a PAARRRTTAAAYY!

Benzi Myspace

EKKA WEDNESDAY!

What a better way to kick off your Ekka Wednesday with some quality music!

FatBoy Slim - Right Here Right Now(Abel Ramos Remix)



NASA - Gifted (Aston Shuffle Remix)



Fukkk Offf - More than friends

COME WITH US...

No this is not some kind of evil marketing scheme... i am showing a killer album that of course is full of classics! UK electronic duo 'The Chemical Brothers' released 'Come With Us' as their fourth album. It features Richard Ashcroft and Beth Orton as guest vocalists. The album debuted at #1 on the UK Albums Chart. KIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

Come With Us - The Chemical Brothers

1. "Come With Us" – 4:57
2. "It Began in Afrika" – 6:16
3. "Galaxy Bounce" – 3:27
4. "Star Guitar" – 6:27
5. "Hoops" – 6:31
6. "My Elastic Eye" – 3:41
7. "The State We're In" – 6:26
* featuring Beth Orton
8. "Denmark" – 5:07
9. "Pioneer Skies" – 4:04
10. "The Test" – 7:46

Tracks off the album to listen to;

FRI AUGUST 7TH...

If your not heading out tonight, hopefully this can change your mind. One Friday every month 2 nights (Disco Disco & Fuck Fluro) fall on the same night. This month is set to be a cracker. With Ajax heading to GPO for Fuck Fluro, and Goodwill heading to Mono for Disco Disco. Each venue are having a fashion show for the night. No matter where your headed tonight, you will be in for a treat. Have a good night, and weekend.

FUCK FLURO



Set Times;

9.00 - 11.00 - BENIBEE
11.00 - 12.00 - JC-EDIT VS NOY
12.00 - 1.00 - KILLAFORNIA
1.00 - 2.30 - AJAX
2.30 - CLOSE - VAN MIERT VS JORDAN NAUMOV


Disco Disco



9-10 How Rich vs John St John
10-11 Ill Kid vs Sammy Brown
11-12 Fingajigg
12- 1:30 ( EARLY SET) GOODWILL
1:30-2:30 ANIKI
2:30-3:30 Harry Addict vs Morgan Baker
3:30-5 FEF vs Too shoes

STEREOSONIC LINE UP ANNOUNCED!!!

This years STEREOSONIC's lineup was announced at 8 a.m. today. What a lineup it is too, with many international artists to make it a full day. Tickets go on sale 20th of August, also held at Eagle Farm Race course this year instead of the RNA showgrounds.

Deadmau5
Axwell
Fedde Le Grand
John Dahlback
The Crookers
Surkin
The Bloody Beetroots feat MC Justin Pearson
Miss Kittin & The Hacker
Marco Carola
Chicane
Cut Copy DJs
Drop the Lime
Renaissance Man
Alter Ego
Zombie Nation
Umek
Hudson Mohawke
Tim Sweeney (DFA)
The Cobra Snake
Kidda
Juan Kidd/Jason Herd
Grant Smillie
Andy Murphy
Acid Jacks
Grafton Primary
Canyons
Knightlife
Bag Raiders
+ and more to be announced


Steve Duda from BSOD taking deadmau5's spot hahaha



Surkin @ ILOVETECHNO 08

SKREAM!!!

After hearing Skream's Remix of La Roux's - In For The Kill, i had a listen to a lot of other tracks from Skream. Thought these tracks were worth sharing, awesome!

Hit the links!!!

Filth - Skream



Saw Something (Skream Remix) - Dave Gahan

Wait For Me - Moby

This man (MOBY) is such an amazing producer. The album that first of all got me too far into his music was PLAY, which incredibly every track off the album was signed to some kind of movie, Tv show or commercials. His latest piece of work WAIT FOR ME is another master piece released in stores on June 29th. Apparently the album was recorded in his small bedroom studio, giving it a more 'personal' feel and approach. Although i'm not sharing a copy, i will share a very nice instrumental with a crazy vid directed by David Lynch.

Moby - Shot In The Back Of The Head



Another great track is 'Pale Horses', which is also remixed by Gui Borrato

BUY A COPY!!!

Tracklist;

1. "Division" – 1:56
2. "Pale Horses" – 3:37
3. "Shot in the Back of the Head" – 3:15
4. "Study War" – 4:18
5. "Walk with Me" – 4:01
6. "Stock Radio" – 0:45
7. "Mistake" – 3:47
8. "Scream Pilots" – 2:48
9. "jltf 1" – 1:27
10. "jltf" – 4:40
11. "A Seated Night" – 3:23
12. "Wait for Me" – 4:13
13. "Hope Is Gone" – 3:30
14. "Ghost Return" – 2:38
15. "Slow Light" – 4:00
16. "Isolate" – 3:28