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CoolJunkie Interviews Passion Pit

Nowadays it’s not easy for a band to release an album and have the media tag it as a ‘unique’ production. They automatically start rambling on about previous bands and artists who could have affected or influenced the sound of...

CoolJunkie Interviews Danny Howells

There are DJs that are known for their music, and there are DJs that are known for their faces. But when it comes down to a full on musical experience, Danny Howells is a name and a face that you’ll...

CoolJunkie Interviews Sylvia Tosun

The journey of a true musician has many beginnings. There isn’t a particular cookie cutter path to take, much like a doctor, a lawyer or a pharmacist. A musician’s true path is much like a maze that has an infinite...

CoolJunkie Interviews Sydney Blu

This Saturday night Sydney Blu returns to Mansion nightclub to kick off her newly acquired residency. Since day one she's been a hit in Miami, and now she's ready to own her own night this weekend in front of one...

CoolJunkie Interviews Oscar G.

There isn’t one fan of electronic music in Miami, or around the world at that, who’s not familiar with the name Oscar G. The man has honed his skills into legendary status, from his start as one half of Murk,...

CoolJunkie Interviews Damian Lazarus

CoolJunkie recently caught up with Damian Lazarus and chatted about his Crosstown Rebels Rebel Rave Tour, what he’s been working on and what he has planned for the remainder of the year.

CoolJunkie Interview's Robbie Rivera

The man behind Juicy Music sits down with us and discusses his plans for 2010 including the highly anticipated Juicy Beach for Winter Music Conference and his plans for taking Juicy Music out west.

CoolJunkie Interviews Lazaro Casanova

CoolJunkie recently caught up with Lazaro Casanova and chatted about his recent work in the studio, the transitioning of his sound, and what irks him about the nightlife scene in Miami.

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CoolJunkie Interviews DJ Z-Trip

CoolJunkie recently caught up with the man described as the father of mash-ups, and chatted about his ‘Revolution’ part at Rain, the ups and downs of the nightlife business, and what’s in store for 2010.

CoolJunkie Interviews Paul van Dyk

CoolJunkie recently caught up with Paul van Dyk prior to his show at Club Space, and chatted about his recent song We Are One, how he thinks that the Miami audience knows their shit when it comes to music, and what he plans to work on in 2010.

CoolJunkie Interviews Jon Cowan

CoolJunkie recently got a chance to catch up with Jon Cowan about his success this past summer, what Winter Music Conference has in store for the Shelborne Hotel and his gig this Wednesday night with Timo Maas at Gryphon.

CoolJunkie Interviews Steve Lawler

CoolJunkie recently got the chance to chat with Steve Lawler prior to taking off on his North American tour, and caught up about VIVA Music, the impact of electronic music in America, and what there’s to look forward to in the near future.

CoolJunkie Interviews Pete Tong

CoolJunkie recently caught up with Pete Tong and chatted about his upcoming U.S. Tour, the creation of his new contest “The Tong Factor,” and how there’s a small chance that “Wonderland” may become a touring party.

Cooljunkie Interviews The Shapeshifters

Recently CoolJunkie caught up with The Shapeshifters own Simon Marlin and chatted about the development of EDM in America, what it takes to be a good DJ, and if they’ll work on more pop remixes.

CoolJunkie Interviews Way Out West

CoolJunkie recently caught up with Way Out West’s Nick Warren and Jody Wisternoff to chat about their new album, their first collaboration with a male vocalist, and what they have in store for the remainder of the year.

CoolJunkie Interviews Brand Nubian

CoolJunkie recently had the chance to chat with Brand Nubian’s Sadat X about their recent work, how hip-hop is still a music genre with an evolving identity, and their big show this Tuesday night at Mansion.

CoolJunkie Interviews Casxio

CoolJunkie recently got the chance to chat with Casxio frontman Lucas Guerin about the release of their new EP, what it takes to come up with a good band name, and how you may be a corpse if you don’t dance to their music.

CoolJunkie Interviews Infected Mushroom

CoolJunkie recently had the chance to chat with Infected Mushroom’s Duvdev about the release of their new album, how food was an influence on the album, and working with Perry Farrell and Jonathan Davis.

CoolJunkie Interviews Above & Beyond

CoolJunkie was recently caught up with Above & Beyond’s Paavo Siljamäki about their video diaries, a special hot-air balloon performance, and an upcoming U.S. tour.

CoolJunkie Interviews David Guetta

CoolJunkie recently got the chance to chat with David Guetta about his highly anticipated album, working with some of the biggest artists in pop music, and the spread of dance music in America.

CoolJunkie Interviews Underworld

CoolJunkie recently had the pleasure of catching up with Underworld’s Karl Hyde and talked about their West Coast tour, new music in the works, and how 2010 may bring the states the biggest Underworld tour ever.

CoolJunkie Interviews Modernage

CoolJunkie recently caught up with Modernage vocalist Mario Garibaldi and chatted about the Sirhan Sirhan EP, being a band from Miami, and releasing a full-length album.

CoolJunkie Interviews Home Video

CoolJunkie recently caught up with Home Video’s Collin Ruffino about their recent work, how their sound has changed, and what irks him about music today.

CoolJunkie Interviews Paul van Dyk

CoolJunkie recently got the chance to chat with Paul van Dyk about his new album, Volume: The Best of Paul van Dyk a 17-day 17-city tour, and how he prefers to hear Kings of Leon after his gigs.

CoolJunkie Interviews Noah

CoolJunkie recently got the chance to chat with Noah about his debut album, his musical influences, and the impact that electronic ideas have on music today.

CoolJunkie Interviews Panic Bomber

CoolJunkie recently got the chance to catch up with Panic Bomber to chat about his upbringing in music, the infamous Panic Suit, and what he thinks is wrong with music today.

CoolJunkie Interviews The Martinez Brothers

CoolJunkie recently got a chance to touch base with New York City's own Martinez Brothers, chatting about soulfulness, the EDM scene in NYC, sibling rivalry, and the city they call home.

CoolJunkie Interviews Chris Cornell

CoolJunkie was lucky enough to interview Chris Cornell and chat about his new record, working with Timbaland, and the way people listen to music.

CoolJunkie Interviews Manchester Orchestra

CoolJunkie interviewed Manchester Orchestra keyboardist, Chris Freeman, and chat about the band’s recent release, Atlanta’s unique live music scene, and how Americans should take notes on how the Irish treat the band during shows.

CoolJunkie Interviews Kaskade

CoolJunkie recently caught up with Kaskade, just before Winter Music Conference, to talk about his new mix CD, electronic dance music in America, and attempting to define what 'soulful' is.

CoolJunkie Interviews Blond:ish

CoolJunkie recently caught up with Blond-ish, to chat about which producers they admire, Winter Music Conference, and how they plan to pull some pranks on the DJ elite during that week.

CoolJunkie Interviews Dirty Vegas

CoolJunkie recently caught up with Dirty Vegas just days prior to their big comeback for Winter Music Conference as they told us about the new album in the works, what producers they admire, and what they look forward to from WMC in 2009.

CoolJunkie Interviews Dubfire

CoolJunkie recently caught up with Dubfire for a special pre-WMC interview where he chatted to us about his new label, striking a balance between when it comes to commercial appeal, and his recent studio work.

CoolJunkie Interviews James Zabiela

CoolJunkie recently caught up with James Zabiela for a special interview where he chatted to us about his new mix-compilation, the relationship between the DJ and the equipment, and his thoughts on WMC.

The Spam All Stars Interview: DJ Le Spam

CoolJunkie recently caught up with The Spam All Stars founder, DJ Le Spam, on the band’s improvisational techniques, their residency at Hoy Como Ayer, and what 2009 has in store for them.

CoolJunkie Interviews Benny Benassi

The electro music man, who’ll be in Miami for Winter Music Conference 2009, opened up about his upcoming gigs, how he prepares his mix CDs and how he just may end up touring on his bicycle.

Doomed for Success: Los Campesinos! Interview

Just before the start of their U.S. tour, CoolJunkie caught up with guitarist Neil Campesinos on their first full-length release, the musical influences of the band and what 2009 has in store for the band.

Brutal Dance Poppers: An Interview with The JeanMarie

CoolJunkie recently caught up with The JeanMarie's Jordan Davidson and Curtis Nydstrom on their full-length release, the rock scene in Miami and how fire breathing midget hookers just may be part of their live shows.
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