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CARNIVAL IN MADRID
DAMIAN LAZARUS @ GOA, FABRIK, MADRID
Each month we will be bringing you regular features that include a short film encapturing a party or gig, an exclusive mix, news on our artists releases and upcoming dates and some other little treats.
This newsletter is designed to provide all the updates and information needed when deciding on club bookings, but also to give a little insight into what our DJ’s are doing and thinking..
All the information contained will be ARCHIVED so you can check back and watch or read again bits that you found interesting or that made you laugh.
We hope you enjoy.
Jamie Jones is now taking bookings for his live set. Please contact The Rebel Agency for more info. March 29th is Jamie Jones' first live date exclusive for Crosstown Rebels in Miami.
What goes into your live setup?
Its me, my MPC, and electribe drum machine, and a few various other analogue keyboard synths. depending on where im playing and what mood im in.
Why go live?
A new chalenge. Ive been making a lot of music lately. Ive kept most of it for myself. Ive been playing it out a lot in my DJ sets, but I feel that this is the next step for me. Im not going to be doing a lot of live shows. Im going to pick the ones which are right.
Whats the future for dance music?
Ummm... more raves, kick drums, snares, hi hats etc.... come on.... Havent we learnt by now that dance music is made up of loops, and it goes round in cycles.
What are you looking forward to?
My life, Making more music, Perfecting my live show, imntergrating some live musicians maybe. Oh and visting Tokyo again. I need to get my ass back there.
What can't you live without?
My girlfriend, My Prophet 08 Synth... Oh and my FX light sabres.
Favourite rave destination?
Thats tough... I like spain a lot, parties like Goa in madrid, Gran Canaria's fun, oh and Ibiza of course. Otherwise Berlins always a giggle.
Favourite chill out destination?
Koh Tao, Thai Land. Proper paradise.
Essential weeknight viewing?
Curb your enthusiasm, 24, Lost, Flight of the concordes, Peep Show. Can you tell im a fan of HBO and DVD box sets.
Favourite pop star?
Michael Jackson. Always has been always will be... But If I had to pick someone who is still putting out good music, and doesnt have tendencies towards the younger generation . It would be Jay-Z.
What music sends you to sleep?
Every release on crosstown rebels except for mine... No joking :-), Kate Bush relaxes me, but I cant fall asleep listening to music.
What music picks you up?
James Murphy's last Fabric Live mix, that will always get me up and dancing.
Who’s getting you excited right now?
Hmmm.. thats another tough one...Right now Im into Ben Klock, Lawrence, Cassy, Prosumer, Sven VT. Olso records and Nick Curly are doing some nice stuff.
Top miami tips?
Cuban food at Puertos Aquas, I can eat there every day of the week.... try the ropa vieja....!! mmmmmmm.....
What are you grateful for?
Almost everything I am and have. Im grateful to be able to do what I love the most as a career. Im grateful my mother tought me respect and manners, and supported my decisions in life.
Who do you admire?
Moodyman. I listened to his only ever interview on Giles Peterson's radio 1 show. Its inspiring. He doesnt give a shit about the fame, or about doing what will push his career forward. He just makes records and if people buy them or play them, then sweet. But if not, he's just doing what he loves. Theres far too much copycat, Oh if I use this sound and this effect I will be in the beatport top 10 and get loads of gigs attitude. Music should be a form of personal expression, not a tool to get famous and do gigs. I think people are starting to forget that.
What are your vices?
Hmmmm,. next question....No I would say Im a gadget and toy obsessive., I have to have the newest and best thing there is, whether its a phone, digital camera, synthaziser, light sabres, whatever. Its what I blow all my money on. But I guess its better that spending it on usable products which I have been known to do from time to time.....:-) Oh yeah, Im also a closet sci fi geek.
What are your secrets?
I dont really have any. If I did though, I would be pretty stupid to answer this question in an interview.
What have you learned today?
I dont know about today. But a friend said to me last week, that if there's one thing his father taught him, it was always buy the best you can afford. Its something my girlfriend also preaches and its a very very good piece of advice.
This Saturday Crosstown Rebels elope to Berlin for a label showcase at Watergate. All our favourite Rebels playing back to back plus the wonderful Dinky will be helping us to further lose ourselves in Panorama Bar on Sunday.
SATURDAY 15.03.2008
Crosstown Rebels Night
MAIN FLOOR
Damian Lazarus [Crosstown Rebels]
Pier Bucci: Live! [Crosstown Rebels]
Jamie Jones [Crosstown Rebels, Freak’n Chic]
WATERFLOOR
Matthew Styles [Crosstown Rebels]
Clive Henry [Peace Division]
Hector [Phonica]
The countdown has begun, Miami beckons for our third year of Get Lost parties. This time we're offering an exclusive debut live set from Jamie Jones as well as superb live material from Pier Bucci giving us a sneak of their forthcoming artist albums. As if that wasn't enough new Rebel recruits Seth Troxler and Clive Henry will also join Damian Lazarus on Saturday morning from 5am at Studio A, downtown Miami to induce some severely profound music into this afterparty session.
Buy your advance tickets below:wantickets.com/embracemiami.
Matt Tolfrey is taking his Leftroom label to party around the Globe this month.
First up him and MarcAshken are over at Cat’s Bar in Juarez in Mexico on Saturday 22nd March. Then they descend upon Miami for a Leftroom Records vs Wreckless Recordings party on Wednesday 26th March at the Chesterfield Hotel rooftop. From 5pm-11pm Simon Baker, Matt Tolfrey, MarcAshken, Delete and Lunatik unlease their secret weapons in the sun to get this year’s conference in full swing.
Hector - SQ Club, Poland
Jamie Jones - Stealth, Nottingham
Pier Bucci -Fornace, Rome
Damian Lazarus - Watergate, Berlin
Pier Bucci - Watergate, Berlin
Jamie Jones - Watergate, Berlin
Matthew Styles - Watergate, Berlin
Clive Henry - Watergate, Berlin
Hector - Watergate, Berlin
Dinky - PanoramaBar - Berlin
Matt Tolfrey - Purple Pussycat, Manchester
Damian Lazarus - BCM, Mallorca
Pier Bucci - BCM, Mallorca
Dinky - 103, Berlin
Matthew Styles - 103, Berlin
Pier Bucci - Bar 13, NYC
Jamie Jones - Jelly FIsh, Dominican Republic
Damian Lazarus - warehouse Project, Manchester
Pier Bucci - Udder Madness, Denver
Dinky - Cromie-Dongio, Taranto
Damian Lazarus - Cafe mio, Moscow
Matt Tolfrey - leftroom @ Cat's Bar, Juarez
Jamie Jones - Standard Rooftop, LA
Clive Henry - Standard Rooftop, LA
Matt Tolfrey - Basic NYC Kick Off
Jamie Jones - Freak'N'Chic/Droog/Discreet Pool Party, Miami
Matt Tolfrey - Leftroom vs Wreckless - Chesterfield Rooftop, Miami
Jamie Jones - Lightsout, Miami
Matt Tolfrey - Cheap Sunglasses @ PS14, Miami
Clive Henry - Lights Out, Miami
Jamie Jones - Get Lost, Miami
Pier Bucci - Get Lost, Miami
Damian Lazarus - Get Lost, Miami
Clive Henry - Get Lost, Miami
Seth troxler - Get Lost, Miami
Pier Bucci - Avalon, LA
Jamie Jones - Beatport Pool Party, Miami
Matthew Styles - simpler, Newcastle
Jamie Jones - Pawn shop, Miami
Matt Tolfrey - Pawn shop, Miami
by Rob Mello
This month we wish Rob Mello a very happy birthday and amidst the celebrations he shares his top 5 birthday treats with us
- A trip to the zoo
- A lost weekend in Berlin
- Do absolutely nothing!!
- Spoil yourself rotten!
- No birthday is complete without a party!
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