Results tagged “winter music conference” from interviews

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 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.

A lot of times you typically have the same mental picture of a DJ, of course, depending on the genre. Trance guys typically get the Tïesto treatment, collared shirts, God complex, ect. Minimal guys? Well, you get the whole German industrial look, lots of solid dark colors. Then you have Blond:ish...

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.

A new year marks a new life for many in the music industry. For Dirty Vegas, the trio hailing from South London that brought us the addictive 2001 smash-hit single ‘Days Go By’, 2009 means more than just another year. It means a new single, a new album in the works, and another chance at the lime...

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.

If you were to introduce someone to Ali Dubfire’s remix of Radio Slave’s Grindhouse Tool, they would probably have a hard time imagining that the remixer also posses the ability to cultivate enough mass appeal to earn themselves a Grammy, an award usually adorning the mantles of Britney Spears an...

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.

When it comes to performance value as a DJ, James Zabiela is definitely in the top five around the world. He’s able to turn the biggest or smallest of crowds into one universal dancing machine just minutes into a start of his set. He nearly spent the entirety of 2008 preaching behind the decks ar...

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 Groove Armada's Andy Cato to discuss Soundboy Rock, his anxious return to the US, and Groove Armada's live show.

[Interview by Chrissi Mark] Recently split from Sony’s Jive Label, Andy Cato and Tom Findlay of Groove Armada have a lot on their agenda this year. Their fifth and latest full-album, Soundboy Rock, was released last year in Europe, but just hit this side of the pond last mon...

CoolJunkie catches up with this year's 'Best-Break Through Artist', Sander van Doorn, right in the middle of his Winter Music Conference stint.

[Interview conducted by and written by Chrissi Mark] With a baby face and cheerful easy-going demeanor, Sander van Doorn has been in a whirlwind of DJ success since entering the scene just four years ago. Though young in appearance, the 28-year-old is poised in the lofty 15-spot on...

CoolJunkie recently chatted with Infected Mushroom's Duvdev to catch up on what the guy’s have been up to and what their plans are before and after Conference.

Coming off of a world tour, Infected Mushroom has just kicked up their North American run and will be stopping by Miami for their Winter Music Conference appearance. The Israeli group’s been together for nearly a decade now and their successful run can be attributed to the unique sound they pro...

CoolJunkie catches up with Lee Burridge to pick his brain on next week's Winter Music Conference.

With Winter Music Conference only days away, everyone is preparing themselves for the musical chaos of entertainment that will erupt in Miami. Not only are music heads getting ready to see some of their favorite DJs, but the performers themselves are preparing for their sets as well as being sp...