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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.

When it comes to electronic dance music, one of the biggest names in the genre is Pete Tong. Not only is he the voice behind BBC Radio 1’s legendary Essential Mix program, but he also has quite the list of mixes and releases, making him sought after talent for nightclubs all around the world. Onc...

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.

You never really understand how immense an electronic dance music act or artist can be until you realize how much they travel and just how far their sound reaches distinct areas of the world. When it comes to Above & Beyond, you’ll get a much better sense of their success and magnitude if you sim...

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.

If there’s one aspect of being a music artist that you have to acknowledge and appreciate, it’s the second word in that combo, artist. Now, while many of these individuals consider themselves artists, truth is they really haven’t experimented with the various forms of it. One thing for sure is, w...

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.

There are music artists that constantly need an introduction, and there are guys like Paul van Dyk that are…well, global phenomenons. He is known throughout the world as one of the best electronic dance music artists, constantly topping the ranks in DJ lists in a variety of publications. This yea...

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.

There’s nothing better than having a young rock act come out of nowhere and break onto the scene with a fury. With scene it before with the Arctic Monkeys’ meteoric success, but now it seems that the U.S. has their own act to compete, Atlanta’s own Manchester Orchestra. Coming together during the...

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.

CoolJunkie recently got a chance to interview Benny Benassi, just days before his highly touted Toolroom Knights compilation. 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 touri...

CoolJunkie caught up with White Rabbits’ and chatted about living as a tight unit for close to three years, their increasing success and that business casual look they got going.

The reviews and hype that circulate the hundreds of bands that continually come out of New York City is immense. Whether it’s a duo or a full on orchestra, some of the best music has come out of the rich and vibrant music scene that the city has to offer. Across the nation, some bands now rel...