Sean Tyas     27/07/2010  
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Good morning! Does this day find you well? 
Very! Just working on some drums for the new single.
We have witnessed a bit of a heatwave recently, how do you prefer to relax in the scorching sun? 
By staying indoors, I’m a total winter person. I love the cold and the snow - it’s all about thick blankets! 
So Spain triumphed in the World Cup. Do you think they were worthy winners? 
Totally! Actually I really sat and watched this tournament, and in my limited football knowledge they seemed to be playing really well technically.
You made a London debut at our sister night ‘Vaccine.’ Would you say your musical style has changed since then? 
Not hugely, it’s possibly evolved I guess.  I still say pretty hard and tough, but extremely melodic.
What can we expect from you studio wise in the coming months?  
Originals as opposed to remixes for the second half of this year. Finally!
Prediction of biggest tune smashing it at the festivals this Summer? 
No idea!
What does your label ‘Tytanium’ best represent musically? 
Well the label is not even close to starting, mostly because I’m just REALLY choosy.  I feel bad that it is taking this long, but I’m not going to release pure rubbish like so many are these days.
The tune ‘Lift’ was always a firm favourite with The Gallery faithful. What was the inspiration behind the track?  
Just to write a track that really drives and has a VERY simple melody, that is catchy and easy to remember.  That was the whole point of trying a melody like that.
Tell us your software weapon of choice when creating the trance masterpieces?
I’m a massive Logic fan.  I use mostly all the stuff that’s already included in the studio package, it does everything really!
And finally, three words to describe your forthcoming set on Friday?This time I don’t want to be playing what you expect, so let’s make it interesting!



Matt Hardwick     26/07/2010  
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Good morning! Does this day find you well?
Yes, the sun is shining and I’m just chilling! In my element so to say!
So Spain triumphed in the World Cup. Do you think they were worthy winners?
Yes, I thought that the Dutch were terrible and were just out to spoil the final.  England were a disappointment and that’s a shame. We can’t touch Spain for technically ability, shape and movement but an “on form” England would have put on a better show than Holland. That’s life I suppose!
After a stint with Sheffield Wednesday a while back, is it hard to see ‘The Owls’ suffering football wise?
Yes, I was professional for three years and was lucky enough to make a first team appearance in the Premier League. I was also the captain of the England Under 19’s team which made my mum proud! This being said, I am actually a Sheffield United fan, so I’m not too concerned about the Owls.
We have witnessed a bit of a heat wave recently, how do you prefer to relax in the scorching sun?
Sat on a sun longer with a cold beer, now that’s heaven. I think that Peroni would be the beer of choice and the Blue Marlin in Ibiza would be the location.
With an obvious passion for the music when DJing, how did you first get into trance?
My dance music virginity was actually taken by house music. It was really my involvement with Gatecrasher and seeing the likes of Sasha and Oakenfold rock the club that shaped the trance in me.
Obviously clubbers will always link to your Gatecrasher past. But with The Gallery still going strong as a weekly night - what sets it apart from the rest? 
The fact that it is such an amazing event. The venue, the crowd and the talent on offer is unsurpassed globally. It would not be an understatement to say it’s probably the best club night in the world at the moment.
Prediction of biggest tune smashing it at the festivals this Summer?
I am tipping the Black Keys as the band of 2010, so anything by them.
What can we expect from you studio wise in the coming months?
I have just finished my next single on ‘Kill the Lights’ which will be released at the back end of summer and getting road tested by me out in Ibiza. I have not named it yet, but it features a male vocal which is a first for me. I think that it’s probably the best thing I have done to date….Excited!
Tell us about your Ibiza plans this year?
I’ll be out playing for the legendary Judgement Sundays again. This really is a great event and I love spending time on the Island.  I’m next out there on August bank holiday and am then staying on for a week’s holiday.
And finally, three words to describe your forthcoming set on Friday?
Vuvuzela!



Simom Patterson     20/07/2010  
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Good afternoon sir. How has your week been?
Good but tiring. I’ve just got back from a two week tour of Australia - It was awesome! It’s now 4.30am - sitting at the airport waiting to go to Russia for Global Gathering - St Petersburg. I’m then off to Ibiza tomorrow for Judgement Sundays. Should be good!
Who influenced you to get into music?
Judge Jules.
Tell us the track that changed your life?
I reckon it was ‘Plastic Boy - Twixt.’ I loved that track and it’s the reason I loved trance so much. Back then Bonzai was my favourite label. I loved everything that came out on it!
What are you best known for?
God knows!
How was 2010 been for you so far?
Really good, I’ve been really busy!  The best year yet of Dj’ing by far and I’ve been playing some amazing events. Loved pretty much every gig I’ve done this year!
What have you been up to in the studio recently?
Nothing recently due to the fact that I’ve been travelling so much. I have lots of stuff in the pipeline to come out but, I’m currently finalising my label with Spinnin’. After that’s all set up I’ll be releasing these tracks.
Biggest tune in your box at the minute?
It’s difficult to say as each gig is different. For crowds that are knowledgeable, I’d probably say Aly & Fila’s remix of Max Graham or Greg Downey - Send the Gods.
You did your first Essential Mix at the end of last year. How has the response been since then?
Really good, thankfully. It was difficult to do, but a great achievement.
Gig of 2010 so far?
It’s tough to say, but probably Melbourne last weekend.
And what can the Gallery faithful expect from your set on Friday?
The usual mix of tech and trance!




Aly & Fila - Album Launch!     19/07/2010  
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Good afternoon! How has your week been?
Hi, the week has been busy but great, with the weather being hot here in Cairo.  We have imminent deadlines for music and working on an exciting new remix.  Also just released the extended mixes of our ‘Rising Sun’ album.
Who influenced you to get into music?
Well from a trance perspective back in the mid 1990’s, have to say that our influences included Paul Van Dyk, Chicane and The Thrillseekers.
What best describes your sound?
Uplifting, melodic driving trance!
How did you become to be DJ partners?
We are best friends, and shared the love of dance music - and it just evolved really. We share similar ideas and bounce off each other in the studio.
Being from Egypt, what is the electronic scene like over there?
The scene is very house music orientated, but trance is definitely growing.  We have our weekly radio show ‘Future Sound of Egypt’ on the main FM Station in Egypt, ‘Nile FM.’ This is creating more awareness of trance, and with us being the only Egyptian dance act in the ‘Top 100’ - has helped to create awareness in our home country.
How was 2010 been for you so far?
Has been amazing so far, travelling the world playing our music, meeting so many amazing people worldwide, we are so grateful for the support we receive from everyone! We are really happy with the music so far in 2010. From the originals off the album to the remixes such as Max Graham – Nothing Else Matters, we are working on other music to come soon too!
Friday sees a special album launch party at the Gallery. Tell us a bit more about it?
The Rising Sun album tour has reached other countries over the last month or so, this is first time in UK.  The album consists of fifteen originals, some collaborations with Activa / Philippe el Sisi and Bjorn Akesson. Also worked with some fantastic vocalists such as Sue McLaren, Senadee, Denise Rivera, Josie, Jass, Katherine Crowe and Tiff Lacey. The Album is out on Armada Music...
What have you been up to in the studio recently?
Working on club mixes for some of the downtempo album tracks and some new remixes for Max Graham, Solarstone. Also a new remix which we cannot announce yet, but we are sure the fans will be happy!
Biggest tune in your box at the minute?
That’s a toughie as there are so many great tracks out, our remix of Max Graham – Nothing Else Matters is doing really well, and Neptune Project remix of the Goldenscan track ‘Sunrise’ to name but a few.
And what can the Gallery faithful expect from your set on Friday?
An uplifting, melodic set with the usual Aly & Fila drive. Some new tracks off the album also, really looking forward to the event. See you all there!



Tania Von Pear     16/07/2010  
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Good morning! Does this day find you well?
Actually it’s the best morning I’ve had in ages!  The sun is shining, the weather is hot and I am about to go sunbathing and swimming - at a fat house in the country!
You started off DJ’ing as part of a duo. How does that differ to performing solo?
I can be selfish! Love it! It also means I don’t have to share the drinks tokens with anyone else.  It’s an ideal situation!
What have you been up to in the studio recently?
Well, I’m not going to lie...I’ve been extremely lazy in this respect. However Graeme Lloyd my studio partner has been really productive! He’s got a track in the Top 10 on Beatport last time I looked.
Which is the biggest tune in your box currently?
Definitely ‘AN21 & Max Vangelli’ – the remake of “Smack ma Bitch Up”, it destroys dancefloors!
A tune that you wished you had produced?
“We Come 1” – Faithless. In fact anything by Faithless!
Being a frequent visitor to our turntables, what do you like most about the Gallery?
100% the crowd.  There really is no place like it! Also the Gallery posse, all the people behind the club that make it so welcoming and special everytime I visit!  I am well up for playing in the Bar for the first Sync event too, alongside my old mate King Roc.  I’ve heard good things about their parties so should be a top night!
You had a show on Ministry of Sound Radio previously. What are the differences to DJ’ing in a club?
Freedom to play any tune -  old or new, slow or fast! Also the chance to introduce people to new sounds.  It’s easier on radio when you can explain a little about the producer rather than just dropping it on a dancefloor.
Which other female DJ do you most admire?
Sister Bliss. NO QUESTION! She rocks hard!
Tell us about the rest of your summer plans?
Well, lots of trips to Ibiza and various festivals.  Lots of work but it will be in the sunshine, so it’s all good!
And finally, three words to describe your forthcoming set on Friday?
IT GOES OFF!



John 'Quivver' Graham     13/07/2010  
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Good morning! Does this day find you well?
Yes very well, I’m back in England for two months, the sun is shining and I had a great set at Glastonbury -  playing on the Glade stage before Sasha.  The best ‘Glasto’ I’ve been to so far!
What have you been up to in the studio recently?
I signed the last ‘Quivver’ release (‘Yeah Yeah' E.P) to Bedrock and it's done really well so far.
I’ve just finished the next Quivver single 'Orgazoid' which will probably come out on Bedrock too.
And I’ve also done two remixes due to come out in the next few weeks. One for ‘Dos 3000’ called the ‘Monaque E.P’ and one for Hernan and Soundexile called ‘Cripsis.’ Also a bootleg remix of Gwen Guthrie - 'Ain't Nothin' Going On But The Rent.'
A tune that you wished you had produced?
There’s hundreds but maybe a classic old techno track, like Joey Beltram’s 'Energy Flash.’
Which is the biggest tune in your box currently?
It varies from place to place but my personal favourite at the moment, is the ‘Save The Robot’ mix of 'Back Down' by Olivier Giacomotto on Definitive Recordings.
You have produced tunes under varying aliases. Where do you get your inspiration from?
I listen to a lot of different music, so I get inspired by all kinds of stuff. Other times I wake up with a tune or a bassline in my head and record it into my phone, then try to recreate it later in the studio. Sometimes they sounded better in my head, others (like with ‘Dancing In Darkrooms’) I’ll have the whole track planned out before I get to the studio, and it comes together double quick!
Are you looking forward to playing the Gallery this coming Friday?
Can't wait! I’ve been playing for The Gallery for about ten years now and it's still one of my favourite gigs. Loads of my friends always come out for The Gallery gigs so it makes them extra special - only problem this time, is I have to leave the club straight after my set and go to Heathrow - for an early morning flight to Moscow. So I can't hang out for long!
Which is your most memorable gig of all time?
There’s been a few but one that springs to mind, is a few years ago at Amnesia. It was packed and the vibe was amazing! I’d gone over with about fifteen mates and we had an absolute scream. Glastonbury this year was definitely up there too.
What’s the most played tune on your MP3 player?
Probably something by Brian Eno, I’ve made a playlist of stuff from all his ambient albums. I play this on repeat every night when I go to bed.
Tell us about the rest of your summer plans?
The day after the Gallery gig, I play in Russia then a festival in Ukraine - and another in Hungary. Then a gig in Bournemouth before heading back to LA in August.
And finally, three words to describe your forthcoming set on Friday?
Relentless throbbing grooves!
 
 



Hernan Cattaneo     12/07/2010  
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Good morning! Does this day find you well?
Very well thanks! Back from touring, enjoying two days off at home. Also recovering emotionally from the World Cup defeat to Germany!
You were born in Argentina, how does the London crowd differ to the clubbers back home?
South Americans are normally more enthusiastic than Europeans. But having said that, The Gallery crowd is absolutely AMAZING and there´s always a really good atmosphere in the club.
What have you been up to in the studio recently?
Did all the work for my Renaissance CD that has just come out - and also some stuff coming on my label ‘Sudbeat.’ Plus some remix stuff for other labels.
Which is the biggest tune in your box currently?
Impossible to say one! The new Herny Saiz tracks are rocking!
A tune that you wished you had produced?
A long list of course, but Guy Gerber´s “Knights Of Columbos” is today’s choice...
The last month has seen you travel to Hungary, Tunisia, Spain and the UAE. Which gig did you enjoy the most?
They are all different and exciting. Spain has been great lately and since I live in Barcelona, it feels like home. Then Tunisa has a really nice atmosphere every time, same for Dubai where I did Peppermint´s club anniversary - it was crazy! In Hungary I always play the Balaton festival, one of the best in the eastern European calendar for sure!
How do you adapt your sets when playing the main room at Ministry?
The Ministry is one of the best rooms in Europe, amazing in every way. So you only need to adapt or have in mind the other DJs playing, to make the sound flow. That's all really... For The Gallery, I normally play two hour sets, so you don´t have a lot of time to warm up - directly playing peak time stuff.
If not a DJ, what job would you most like?
Radio or music journalism.
Tell us about the rest of your summer plans?
All the way in Europe doing festivals and all the summer destinations like Ibiza, Greece, Italy for example – up until September. Then there is a Japan tour and more European shows. In between that, will make a quick trip to Argentina to present my Masters CD.
And finally, three words to describe your forthcoming set on Friday?
Will be great!



Jonas Stenberg     06/07/2010  
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Good day to you sir. How are you?
Hi there! I'm very well today. Summer is shaping up nicely here in Sweden, so cannot complain.
How has 2010 been for you so far?
Music wise it's been my best year up until now! I got to remix artists like Rank 1 and Tiësto, something I only could dream about in the past. Several collaborations and solo tracks that were released recently, have been well received - so I'm definitely satisfied with the musical output. Also got a permanent post at my part time job.  That's definitely a plus in these hard times!
What can we expect from you musically in the coming months?
I have a few collaborations coming up, for example a tune with Artento Divini and one with Galen Behr. There are also three vocal tracks underway, plus my next release on Musical Madness called 'Timeline.' My remix of Tiësto feat Priscilla Ahn – ‘I Am Strong’ should be out soon too, so I'm really stoked to see the reactions there.
Are you looking forward to the collaboration night between ‘The Gallery’ and ‘Musical Madness?’
Definitely, I can't wait! My UK debut couldn't be at a better place! I haven't paid a visit to the venue before, but from what I've heard it will surely be a blast!
You have mixed the special ‘High Contrast’ CD for the Gallery night. How did you approach the mix?
I had a different mindset than when selecting tunes for my podcast for example. I set myself in the mood of playing at The Gallery - which tunes would I select to entertain the crowd in a one hour set? This obviously led to a selection of very dancefloor oriented stuff.  If you listen to the CD, you'll get a hint of what a Stenberg set sounds like these days!
Being an established resident on Marcel Woods ‘Musical Madness’ imprint, what is it like working with him?
Marcel has been my manager for over two years now and I can't think of any downsides of it so far! He's always honest and straightforward with his feedback and advice, also open to all musical approaches that can rock a dancefloor. What else can you wish for?  This year things have really started to move in the right direction.  I'm looking forward to a long and prosperous future with him and the rest of the 2-Dutch crew!
How did you get into your other work as a part time sales engineer?
Besides music I've been doing a five-year degree in biotech engineering.  Meanwhile my supervisor from an earlier summer job invented a device and started a new company. So that's where I did my degree work, which is the final part of my study - and got employed right after in the sales department. Social interaction with new people is really my cup of tea, so I enjoy it.  Maybe not as much as the music, but I think that's impossible!
What are your summer plans?
Apart from playing twice in Holland and visiting friends, studio time back home to record vocals and the Gallery gig.  I leave it open...Maybe I'm going on a spontaneous trip somewhere! I'm mainly looking forward to September, but I cannot reveal why just yet...
What is the best thing about being a DJ?
For me it's to be able to share my own music with the crowd and see them enjoy. That's really the most rewarding thing there is!
What can the Gallery faithful expect from your set on Friday?
A mixture of chunky beats and energetic sounds, some of my classic remixes and other recently released or just-finished tunes... Some other banging tech numbers will be in there too, that's for sure!



The Viceroy - Members Interview     05/07/2010  
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What is your favourite aspect about The Gallery and why has the night been so successful, over fifteen years?
God, favourite aspect!!! That’s a tough one.  I don’t know where to being with this. I suppose for me initially as a clubber - and now as a resident and promoter, it’s the attitude.  If it’s good music then f***ing lets have it, whether it be new DJs or mixing up line-ups to get that Gallery progression. The night has and is never afraid to let loose with what it likes, experiment and mix it right royally up.

I got my break by suggesting crazy new DJs and producers who I thought were right for The Gallery. Initially with Vaccine on a Thursday night at Turnmills - and then at The Gallery. If you look back over the 15 years of The Gallery and see some of the names who had either their debuts at The Gallery in London, or played some of their first gigs in the UK here - it’s astonishing. I found a flyer from 2005 for example which included lineups such as M.A.N.D.Y in T2 with Fandango, Valentino Kanzyiani, Smith & Selway and Adam Beyer all on one main room night. Also D Ramirez and Deepgroove in T2 all in the same month. Now those are not all names you would associate with the stereotypical view of The Gallery, but it is exactly for those reasons that I love The Gallery and believe it has been so successful over 15 years. To use a cliché – it’s all about the music and I think people respect that. Regulars and guests who come, there is a certain amount of trust that we will put on the best people for the best time, who play the best music.  ‘Excellence in the art of sound’ is actually a fitting mission statement for the night in many ways!
 
What makes the Gallery members so important to the night?
They are the backbone, the regulars, the people who keep it alive and keep coming back for more. Simple as that. Without them we simply could not be a weekly club night. I think they are amazing and personally for me many of them are the hard core I play to, for my closing sets each and every week. We simply could not do what we do without them - and every single one of them is massively important to us. We salute you! 
  
As promoter of The Gallery, what are the toughest challenges in running the night in today’s economic climate?
I think it’s standing still, doing the usual, boring and predictable. We have seen many club nights come and go around the UK and beyond over the years. I hope we continue to offer a balance between the tried and tested, but also the future for dance fans all over the place. In continuing to do that I think we will ride the present economic climate out, if we stand still and play safe then we will loose that edge and those regulars. 
  
Your remix of Ricky Fobis’ ‘No Regular’ always achieved a great crowd reaction. What software did you use to produce – and how did you approach the project
Was made in Logic and was done as I was a massive fan of the original.  Wanted to make a more up to date version, I’m really chuffed with the result and it gets great reactions still now. I have a whole host of new stuff on the way, been back in the studio with a vengeance including a wicked collab project with ‘Zirenz and Curve.’ It is a massive euphoric classical inspired trancer – perfect for those 6am moments!
 
Describe The Gallery sound in three words?
F***ed club music!

There was lots of hype regarding the launch of Pioneer’s CDJ-2000 – especially the compatibility with USB memory sticks. How often do you use this feature, and has the hype been realised?
You know I’ve only used it the once.  I have made the move over to using CDJs and the control discs along with Traktor, through my laptop. The reason being as a resident I have been keen for ages to have all my music, all my tracks at my finger tips for some time. For the past few years I have been bringing a huge CD wallet through of everything with me, as I enjoy dropping a few Gallery classics in my closing sets. I never quite know who I am going to follow and in what style, but now with Traktor I have the best of every world - still using the CDJ to mix with but having a whole hard drive of music sorted out into files.  Saying that the CDJ2000’s are very impressive and we are very lucky, that Ministry has six of them in the main room!

The yearly DJ Mag poll is approaching soon. Do you think this rank is important, or just a popularity contest?
It depends where and who you are. It is a mixture of both, but as much as people may say they don’t think it’s important, they will all still be campaigning for your votes – think that says it all!

Who is your next tip for big breakthrough act? 
Jonas Stenberg is doing the business in a massive way at the moment!  You heard him here at The Gallery, this coming weekend first!
 
And finally, what are your summer plans?
Gallery each and every week. Then SW4 on August Bank Holiday which I cannot wait for – see you there I hope!



Marcel Woods     05/07/2010  
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Good day to you sir. How are you?
I’m doing perfect, just got my hands on the official copy of the compilation ‘Musical Madness II.’   So hanging on the back of my chair listening!
How has 2010 been for you so far?
Extremely busy as the label is doing very well, and I’m on the road a lot to far away places across the globe. Nothing much to explain, everything is just perfect, career wise and also at home!
Are you looking forward to the collaboration night between ‘The Gallery’ and ‘Musical Madness?’
YES! My favourite place is always something to look forward to, I just love the vibe in MOS, and one of the best DJ booths in the world, so what more could I ask?
What can we expect from you musically in the coming months?
I’m busy with a collaboration - and they don’t come any BIGGER then this!  I’m not a fan of doing collaborations, but when this guy asked me I was very honoured...
What was the inspiration for your new album ‘Musical Madness?’
The music in all its glory! I just love music in a wide range of styles.  I try to teach people that they have to listen to music, and not judge music on the ‘genre tag’ that accompanies it.
Tell us about your most ‘mad’ experience whilst DJ’ing?
That would be one of my gigs long ago, when I played on a SM party.  I saw such extreme things, that I was happy to be in a closed and dark corner of the room, playing my music.
Your favourite thing about Ministry of Sound?
The people, the DJ booth and the sound system (in this order)!
What are your summer plans?
To enjoy more of the summer like ‘normal’ people, sometimes it’s just too crazy! Plane in, plane out, sleeping in the daytime.  I’d love to see more daylight!
You are training to be a pilot. How is that going?
Ha ha! I guess this came from my silly answers for DJ MAG last year.  I wish I had my own plane - hate those delays and awful flight times. So no training, just wishing...
What can the Gallery faithful expect from your set on Friday?
That I will drop a lot of musical madness and some new fresh tunes!



Riley and Durrant     29/06/2010  
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Good afternoon, how has the day been so far?
Andi: It’s 9.30am and we’ve just arrived at our studio in Leeds, but we’re both suffering a bit from a long weekend in Ibiza. At least we’re acclimatised to the heat. It’s about 35 degrees in the studio this morning – we’ve got no windows or air con either so it might be nude day down here by this afternoon...
Nick: ...Horrible image!
 
Summer is now in full swing. What would rate as your favourite BBQ tune?
Nick: That’s a tough one, but to get in the summer mood it would have to be Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince – Summertime.
Andi: Chris Rea – “Josephine,” always reminds me of Café Mambo in Ibiza and sounds amazing in the sun. Either that or Sabres of Paradise – Smokeblech II (Beatless mix). Proper Chillout! 
 
On the subject of food, what is your favourite pre-set snack?
Nick: Good question – I had a bowl of nachos and chilli before our gig at Cream last week and they went down well with a cold beer.  You don’t want anything too heavy for obvious reasons...
Andi: I bet most DJs say sushi or something really cool don’t they? A big juicy burger for me.
 
Who is your tip to win the World Cup?
Andi: I’ve got Spain in the office sweepstake, so they’re worth a whopping thirty quid to me.
Nick: Argentina are looking strong as are Holland – you never know though, it’s a game of two halves etc.
 
Maelstrom has been going strong for nine years now. What sets it apart from other labels?
Nick: Having Tim Binns running the show!  In all seriousness, having worked with Tim on a number of projects he knows exactly what works and what doesn’t - and he pushes to get the full potential out of each track. 
 
How would you best describe your musical style?
Andi: We play all kinds of house music from progressive to deep and techy to electro influenced stuff – right across the board.  It depends on what time and where we’re playing.  Then if you listen to my radio shows you’ll also get a bit of drum n bass, a touch of trance and some really underground filthy stuff too.
 
You formed ‘Electrik Playground’ two years ago. What would you say the night best represents?
Nick: We wanted to create a party with a ‘genreless’ music policy – where pretty much anything goes musically (within reason)!  It’s changing for the better now, but a couple of years ago the scene was getting far too anal with events playing ten hours of the same music, which I think started killing things.  I don’t like using clichés like “you will be taken on a music journey” but I suppose at Electrik Playground parties, you will be taken on a journey to the unknown. Where is the excitement in knowing exactly what you’re getting?
 
What’s the thing you most admire about each other?
Andi: Nick’s very good at the business side of things. He’s super organised, knows where we are every weekend, sorts all the bookings for the radio shows and generally gets stuff done.
Nick: Andi’s got a huge amount of creative talent, and always has different ideas for our music and sets. He’s got three Sony Awards under his belt to for the radio shows so he must be doing something right.
 
What have you been up to in Ibiza this year?
Nick: We’ve just come back from playing a fantastic gig for Cream at Amnesia.  We were initially down to play the terrace with Calvin Harris, but due to a French air strike Ferry Corsten couldn’t make it - so we played peak slot in the main room as well.  The great thing about Cream events is that the music style isn’t too pigeon-holed. 
Andi: We obviously couldn’t fill in for Ferry by going on and playing banging trance, but the more uplifting and tougher end of the house stuff we play went down a storm. Check out the video diary on www.youtube.com/rileyanddurrantmusic
 
And what can the Gallery faithful expect from your set?
Andi: Like Nick said before, we like to do things a bit differently - so expect the unexpected. Some stuff you’ll know, some you won’t. All of it you’ll love!



Lange album launch     29/06/2010  
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Good afternoon, how has the day been so far?
All good thanks, just heading back to the UK as we speak after a really fun three date tour of California.

Summer is now in full swing. What would rate as your favourite BBQ tune?
Wham! – Club Tropicana. Oh yes!

On the subject of food, what is your favourite pre-set snack?
I don’t have a pre-set snack as such, but usually go for some local food before a set.   A pre-set Red Bull is more of a ritual, or necessity, if arriving after a long flight.

Who is your tip to win the World Cup?
I’m not a big football fan anymore.  I’m going to say England, (obviously was more of a hope)!  Euro 96 was our best chance in recent decades, we’ve not looked menacing enough since.

You’re off to Ibiza to play at Cream Amnesia this month, looking forward to it?
Very much!  This will be my first time playing at Amnesia, something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Always great to be in Ibiza!

Friday sees the launch of the second artist Album, ‘Harmonic Motion’.  What was your inspiration when producing the album?
With all the dance music I listen to week in week out, my inspiration comes mostly from what’s going on in the scene.  What’s working in my DJ sets also influences how I produce, as do the vocalists I’m working with.   I also had set myself a deadline for completion of the album which i also found very ‘inspiring,’ although I did go past it by a few weeks!

The lead single from the album “Live Forever,” features vocals from Emma Hewitt. What is it like working with her, did you ever have any arguments?
As is often the case, Emma and I didn’t meet in person to record the track.  In fact we are yet to meet in person! At the time Emma was based in Australia, so it made sense to do everything over the net.  Emma, let’s hook up soon!

Any early candidates for breakthrough DJ’s of 2011?
With it being a producer led scene, I’d have to go for the likes of Arty, Steve Brian, Ashley Wallbridge, Mat Zo, Tydi.  All are putting out some very tasty music at the moment.

And what can the Gallery faithful expect from your set?
I’ll be spinning plenty of tracks from ‘Harmonic Motion’.  I’ve tested a lot of them out already, but with this being a launch event, I’ll be showcasing many of them all together.   Expect some grooved, driving trance with electro tinges and some ethereal moments from me!



Bobina     28/06/2010  
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Good afternoon, how has the day been so far?
Just back from my Friday gig – and preparing for a massive festival near Moscow now. Really want to sleep, but first will answer all your questions!
Summer is now in full swing. What would rate as your favourite BBQ tune?
Hmmm...I think it’s ‘Kalinka-Malinka’ – A famous Russian folk song!
On the subject of food, what is your favourite pre-set snack?
To be honest I’m a big fan of pancakes! That’s my only favourite food.
Who is your tip to win the World Cup?
It’s not Russia for sure!
Maelstrom has been going strong for nine years now. What sets it apart from other labels?
They are all a team of professionals, who have been in the music business for many years.  That’s why they always know what people want - and how to deliver. This is the way the label works, making it really special for me!
Hailing from Russia, why do you think electronic music has become so popular there?
Because it has become popular all over the world. Electronic music – house, trance, techno or anything else – it’s the future!
Friday is part of a series of special label nights, in collaboration with the ‘The Gallery.’ How do you think this will add to the atmosphere?
All the DJ’s there have had their music released on Maelstrom over the years.  This makes the night a bit special for me.
The Gallery will be your Ministry debut. How are you feeling about gracing the famous turntables?
Really excited and sure it will be great – the line up is really impressive! Will listen to all DJ’s with pleasure and have a lot of fun in my set for sure!
What came first, the chicken or the egg?
I think the chicken!
And what can the Gallery faithful expect from your set?
There will be a lot of new stuff, including a few of my own productions.  Say somewhere between trance and progressive.  Hope to see you there!



Sonny Wharton     22/06/2010  
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Good afternoon!  What have you been up to today?
Hi guys, been a really busy day today sorting out releases for my Whartone label and also starting work on my new solo EP. I’m really enjoying time in the studio at the moment and spending pretty much every waking hour in there right now!
 
First record you ever bought?
I’d love to pretend it was something really cool like Sugar Hill Gang or Kraftwerk, but in reality it was an awful record by Aha called “Cry Wolf”- which I bought purely because a girl I fancied in school at the time was into them!
 
Your most favourite tune featured in an ‘In Search Of Sunrise’ compilation?
For me its got to be BT “Mercury and Solace” which features on the first CD I think – a timeless classic that blows me away every time I hear it.
 
Give us three big tunes from your box at the minute?
FM Radio Gods “333” (D Nox & Beckers Remix) [Baroque]
Paul Thomas, Sonny Wharton & Ant Brooks “Brass!” [Size]
Daniel Pereaux “Remember Who You Are” [Whartone]
 
Who would you most like to play a back to back set with?
To be honest, other than someone like Paul Thomas – there are not many people I’d feel comfortable playing back to back with.  I think I’m a bit too much of a control freak in the booth! Maybe Carl Cox would be fun – he’s  got the same kind of energy and we’d certainly have enough decks to go around then too!
 
What is your preferred software for producing music?
Logic is my weapon of choice – I love it!
 
Your tip to be the next big thing in the DJ world?
That’s a tricky one – there’s so many exciting new names blowing up right now. Ant Brooks is really coming into his own and also Organic DJs with their ‘4 decks & 2 mixers’ show – definitely worth checking these guys out.
 
Favourite drink whilst performing?
Being a lightweight I don’t drink very often, so probably a boring Orange Juice for me.
 
What are your plans for the rest of the summer?
The summer is looking full of festival adventures right now - I’m playing Guanoa Festival in Morocco as well as doing Isle Of Wight, Nozstock, Glade, Wickerman and Global Gathering over here. Lets keep our fingers crossed the weather stays as good!
 
What can the Gallery crowd expect from your set?
Two hours of energetic, fun and groovy, techy proggy house - with loops and acapellas layered on top.  I’ll be working my socks of behind the decks!



Arny Bink     22/06/2010  
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Arny Bink
 
1. Label Bullet Points
Label Name – Black Hole Recordings

Year started - 1997

Website -www.blackholerecordings.com

Biggest release to date - Tiësto - Elements Of Life

Next release – Andy Duguid 'Miracle Moments' (2xCD mix compilation) 


i) How did the ‘In Search Of Sunrise’ series of releases get started?
Originally we wanted to do an Ibiza style compilation with Tiësto, but keep it more open and not use the word 'Ibiza' in the title. 'In Search Of Sunrise' felt like a theme that would reflect on the Ibiza vibe, but still have a broader appeal. 

ii) Why was Richard Durand chosen as the new figurehead of the series?
In my opinion Richard has all the qualities that were needed to take over the series, he's not only a great producer but also amazing playing to a crowd. We wanted someone who could take 'In Search Of Sunrise' and give it a nice new twist without losing the integrity of the series, and Richard did just so.
 
iii) What three up and coming artists are doing it for you?
First State has delivered a great album this summer on Magik Muzik.
Andy Duguid is great producer and we're releasing his debut mix comp soon.
Moonbeam; who would've thought this kind of talent would exist in the deep end of Russia :) 



Richard Durand ISOS     22/06/2010  
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Good afternoon. What have you been up to today?
Nothing much! Just getting back on my feet after a fantastic weekend. Congratulations by the way for hosting such a fantastic festival. 
 
How does it feel to be taking over the “ISOS” series from Tiesto?
Amazing! I’m very happy with the results and luckily the feedback has been fantastic.

Have you taken the ISOS compilation in a different direction musically?
I was lucky I had a huge selection on offer, when I was selecting tracks for the ISOS 8 compilation. Without changing the original concept, I tried to select tunes that I liked personally. Chances are that Tiesto would have selected different tracks for the album - but keeping in mind that Trance as a whole has changed a lot since the release of ‘ISOS 7’ two years ago, it’s hard to say where the real differences lie between Tiesto and myself…I think I’ll leave it up to the audience to make that call.
 
Your most favourite tune featured in an ‘In Search Of Sunrise’ compilation?
It’s hard to say. I have a few favourites, but I really love Zoo Brazil’s ‘There is Hope.’ 
  
You are playing a special extended set on Friday. Will you approach this different to normal?
I plan on playing a lot of new tracks from ‘ISOS 8,’ some of my new productions and a few new releases and promo’s.


Give us three big tunes from your box at the minute?
1  Zoo Brazil featuring Rasmus Kellerman - There Is Hope
2  Bart Claessen - Hartseer
3  Ronski Speed - Denva

What have you been up to in the studio recently?
A lot! At the moment I’m working on a new single.

What are your plans for the rest of the summer?
A lot of performing, especially now the ISOS tour has started. Aside from that I’ll be hitting the studio to work on some new productions. I hope to release a few new singles during the course of the year and possible an EP after the summer.

And finally, what can the Gallery crowd expect from your set?
HaHa! Crazy as usual! The atmosphere is indescribable every single time, so I’ve got some pretty high expectations. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
 





Markus 7 hour set!     14/06/2010  
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How did your label get started?
When I first joined Armada as an artist I had a lot of original music to present them. I had ideas about other artists I wanted to work with and remixes I wanted done. It was just a natural progression that it all turned into a label.

What was your first relase?
Markus Schulz feat Anita Kelsey - First Time

Whats the best piece of advice you ever received when setting up? ?
Make music from your heart, not necessarily what you think people want to hear. Make music that moves you.

 What is your favourite original on the label? ?
A very tough question. I like them all, but if I had (under extreme duress!) to pick one I would go with Probspot’s ‘Blueberry’

Which remix is your favouite on the label?
I would have to say Santiago Nino’s remix of Hammer & Bennett’s Language. It was ahead of its time and ground breaking.

What three artists coming up are doing it for?
Arty, Rex Mundi & Jochen Miller

3 biggest tunes so far of the year?
Ummet Ozcan - Trinity, Max Graham - Sun In The Winter, Jochen Miller - Brace Yourself

What are your thoughts on The Gallery';s two month label showcase across June and July??
It's great to see not only the DJs being recognised for what they do for the scene but the labels that put out all this great music as well. If it wasn't for labels such as AVA, Anjunabeats, High Contrast, Maelstrom and the like, there really wouldn't be a strong trance scene.

Whats next up on the label?
My album ‘Do You Dream?; is being released  in June so we will be releasing singles from that over the summer.

Who new talent wise is really floating your boat?
Arty is really doing it for me lately. Every track the guy has out has something about it I love.  



Timo Garcia     14/06/2010  
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Good day sir, does this day find you well?
Very well indeed thanks mate, as I hope you are too.
 
Friday sees your label ‘Berwick Street Records’ take over the bar. What can the Gallery faithful expect?
Well it’s our 5th Birthday so this is THE BIG ONE!!… It’s going to be ACE and I cant wait to drop all my new material on such a solid sound system there!
 
How has the recession affected the business side of the label?
Being as we rely on music download sales as our main source of income I cant tell whether the slump in numbers is down to the recession and how much is down to internet piracy and kids mindlessly downloading and file sharing illegally. Either way it’s crippling us as a business.
 
Tell us your worst DJ horror story...?
Last minute cancellations! It’s tough enough out there at the moment without dodgy promoters / venues booking you and then after months of delay and promising to return the signed contract and deposit decide to pull the event a few days before without paying any kind of cancellation fee because they say they didn’t actually sign the contract! Especially when you’ve turned down other (and often much better) offers for the same date to honour their booking. 
 
Who do you think is the most underrated DJ?
Alex Kenji… handy he’s playing for us then isn’t it?!
 
Musically, what can we expect from you this year?
I have a lot  of new material ready in the wings with releases coming out soon on Yoshitoshi, Nervous, Veryverywrongindeed, Dieb Audio + a few more of the labels I’ve always loved and respected but can’t let the cat out of the bag about just yet!. Then there are remixes ive done for Danny Howells, Sander Kleineberg, Michal Ho, Presslaboys, James Harcourt, Leftfield and Frankie Goes To Hollywood all coming out over the summer. As well as remixes that Andomat 3000, Pol_On, Michal Ho, Cashmere, Solee, Butch and the Presslaboys have done for me that will also all be hitting the dance floors soon… so it’s going to be a very busy summer this year!

What is your favourite non-dance song?
Seriously? There are soooooo many! I love Goldfrapp – Clowns when that single deep bass note hits… shudder! It was funny when I finally read the lyrics too – I had no idea!
 
What do the coming months hold for you?
I’m playing the main stage at SW4 on the Saturday of the August Bank Holiday which is very exciting…. Am already staring to work out what I want to play at that one!

Favourite tune on the ‘Berwick St’ label?
The Hang Drum Track Balearica mix is my favourite at the moment…  I still cant get enough of Manu’s sublime melody and now I’ve done my 10 minute sunset chillout mix, it takes it to a whole different level! Perfect for the poolside or those special sunset moments… I also just came across a video on youtube of Sasha opening his set with the Hangapella at his and Digweeds WMC boat party this year!

Give us one tune you will definitely be playing on Friday?
My new release on Tim Sheridan's Veryverywrongindeed label called Mississippi Disco! It's out this week and there was a lovely TOP TUNE 9/10 review of it in the latest edition of iDJ Magazine, which is nice. Also im going to drop my remix of Danny Howells latest release which came out this week on DJ Pierre's label.



Jaytech     07/06/2010  
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Good morning, how has your week been?
Epic!  Just had ‘Karneval’ here in Berlin, three days of sunshine, crowd-wandering and drinking German beer.
The World Cup begins on Friday, who will you be supporting?
I'll be sporting a tasteful mohair waistcoat, with shimmery silver sequins and a feather boa.  Wait, what was the question?!
Being from Australia, what do you miss most about home when on your travels?
The word "Carn," which basically means ‘come on.’ For example "Are you gonna come out tonight?"  "Hmm, I don't know." "Caaaaarn."  That and my family/friends!
‘Anjuna Beach’ is in Goa, where the label gets its name. How was your recent tour of India?
Great - played four very unique and crazy parties, and had plenty of time to chill out in between.  India is always loads of fun to be honest!
You played the Anjuna event at Cream Ibiza last week. Any interesting tales?
That's actually in July :)
Gig of 2010 so far?
Leo Vegas in Hyderabad - great club with a kickass system, crowd going totally bonkers. What more can you ask for?  I think I ended up playing two hours overtime.
Name your favourite AnjunaBeats tune?
Super8 & Tab - Helsinki Scorchin' (Michael Cassette Remix).  "The UK Sound" by Chunk & Twist is a close second.
Known for your ‘darker’ sound on AnjunaDeep, are these harder to produce than more ‘euphoric’ tunes?
Actually the euphoric stuff is probably harder, as you have to spend a lot of time deliberating over chords and melodies to get them just right.
Which gadget could you not live without?
My laptop - to be fair, I'd be pretty screwed without it.
One word to describe your forthcoming set on Friday?
Elektroschadenfreiheitsbestätigung!
 



Boom Jinx and Andrew Bayer     07/06/2010  
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Good morning, how has your week been?
It’s been busy but productive, thanks.
The World Cup begins on Friday, who will you be supporting?
I’m not that big on sports, so the team that plays the most entertaining soccer.
Gig of 2010 so far?
Hmm, the first gig that came to mind was Moscow in April. While not the biggest show I’ve had this year, it exceeded my expectations simply because it was such a lovely, enthusiastic crowd -  and I met so many great people.
Name your favourite AnjunaBeats tune?
It’s a toss-up between Above & Beyond vs. Andy Moor, ‘Air for Life’ and ‘Aalto – 5’.
This will be your first time playing at Ministry on Friday. How are you feeling?
I’m super excited to be playing at Ministry but sad Andrew cannot make it.
Any new tunes in your box to look forward to?
Yes, quite a few actually. Andrew and I have three new singles in cue for release on Anjunadeep and we’re currently working on one more. On top of that, there are at least six new tracks on my debut album which is almost finished. To put things in contrast, that’s more new material than I’ve put out under the’ Anjuna’ umbrella since I signed in 2006.
How does it differ producing a tune solo than collaborating with each other?
When I work on things alone, I sometimes lose perspective. This rarely happens when I collaborate with someone. Brilliant guys like Andrew and Jaytech have a different approach and it benefits me by rebooting my inspiration, several times throughout the creative process.
What profession would you be in if not DJ’ing?
Since vampire, jedi and gigolo are not recognized professions, I’ve always loved the idea of being an actor or scriptwriter. I wouldn’t mind making big budget commercials or video games either!
Which gadget could you not live without?
I’m a laptop DJ so I’d have to say my MacBook Pro! Not really a gadget though, is it?
One word to describe your forthcoming set on Friday?
Passionate!



Kyau and Albert     07/06/2010  
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Good morning, how has your week been?
Ralph: Good and as always busy. We made the final mix-down of a remix we did for Vandit.  Been working on our next single too.
Steven: Also we recorded our monthly radio show Euphonic Sessions.
 
The World Cup begins on Friday, who will you be supporting?
Steven: Germany, of course!
Ralph: Germany. If Germany are eliminated before Holland (which hopefully won’t happen), then I will support the Dutch team. In general I will watch as many matches as possible.
 
Gig of 2010 so far?
Steven: From May, Euphonic meets Anjunabeats in Berlin.
 
Name your favourite Anjunabeats tune?
Ralph: Hard question. Honestly there are a couple hot favourites. Spontaneously for me Aalto '5.' This tune is already a couple of years old and still sounds fresh.
Steven: My classic tune would be Alt+F4 'Alt+F4'. Right now Mat Zo '24 Hours (Rank 1 Remix).'
 
Your record label ‘Euphonic’ was set up in 1997. What is the most important thing about running  this?
Steven: The flexibility to release our own stuff, very fast. 
 
Having last played ‘The Gallery’ in February, what was your best moment of the night?
Ralph: Playing 'I Love You.'
 
The next month sees you jetting off to Israel, Czech Republic, Holland and Russia. What country yet to visit, would you most like to play?
Ralph: We have never played in Norway or Iceland. I would love to play there at a Midsummer party.
 
What is your advice for the budding producers out there?
Ralph: Even if it's very hard, try to find your own sound.
 
Which one gadget could you not live without?
Steven: Definitely the laptop. Without it travelling would be ineffectual. We check promos, work on new ideas, answer interview questions on long flights or while waiting at the airport.
 
One word to describe your forthcoming set on Friday?
Ralph: NeoTrance!
Steven: ENERGY!



Daniel Kandi     07/06/2010  
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Good morning, how has your week been?
Weird actually.  Very busy and negative half the time, and then a few good things saved it. So otherwise great!  Leon Bolier has flown me down to his city in Holland, so the week is getting better and better!
The World Cup begins on Friday, who will you be supporting?
Although Holland have a great team, I will of course support my own country Denmark, even though I’m tired of the coach we have. Too passive. He needs to go!
As well as DJ, you are also a talented snooker player. How did you get into the sport?
Well,  I watched the German Open and Masters in 1997 and 1998. I was instantly hooked.  John Higgins won in ‘97 and he was kind of my hero - Ronnie too. But now Higgins is maybe banned for life from the sport due to the bribe scandal. So at the moment my hero in snooker is Neil Robertson.
Gig of 2010 so far?
ASOT 450 and Trance Energy. Both had something unique to offer. The crowds were superb!
Name your favourite AnjunaBeats tune?
Can’t name one, so picking a few. Depends on my mood really:
 
POS – Remember (Summer Sun)
Lucas & Beltram – Trust Me (Ava Mea Remix)
Maor Levi – Lital
Mat Zo – Lost
Daniel Kandi - Child
 
A lot of other great tunes, but have a blank mind at the minute, So picking is tough!
How did you approach the mix for the special Gallery CD?
Well, I took a trackpool of around fifteen or sixteen tracks, and had to boil it down into one mix. Sorted them BPM wise, so that in MixMeister, the fit was best as possible for both Key and BPM. The planning of the order came within one hour actually. For some reason the keys all fitted each other really well, except for one or two tracks. Otherwise planning of it went smooth. 
 
Made the first export of the tracklist on Mixmeister, and told Anjunabeats that if they liked the order and the mixing, I would use a couple of nights for mixing and editing in ‘Adobe Audition 1.5.’ It takes a long time mixing it there - Ableton is easier for sure!  But I don´t know that program so well, so Audition was the best solution for me. I´m really pleased with the end-result!
What would you say the hardest aspect of production is?
It varies for every individual producer to be honest. But for me it´s probably getting the right shape of sounds, since I use ‘Reason 3.04.’ It makes it hard to master ‘hi-ends’ and the spread of stereo in different directions. So it´s vital to have a good production result, even before mastering. As mastering a track can´t ‘save’ it, if messy in the mixing of stereo placement etc.
 
In Reason it just tends to take more time, but I still like it! Besides the mastering issues, Reason has easy beat sequencing.  Arrangement wise, you can move things around as desired. I wouldn´t recommend it to people that don´t have patience though. It takes a lot of time creating a good sound in there.
Your first single ‘Breathe’ was released on AnjunaBeats in 2006. What is it about the ‘Anjuna’ sound that makes it so unique?
I actually had a s**t life at the time of the making the first trance-tracks. I was a total mess, my apartment looked like a bomb site. I couldn´t function and was depressed. Breathe was one of my “getaways.”  I produced it a day after a mega-bender with a few friends. Usually when you wake up the morning after, everything sounds crap. But this one still sounded great, so I continued polishing and sent it to Anjunabeats.
 
After a few weeks of waiting, the guys contacted me - and it all started from there. Since then I’ve had positive changes to my persona. Getting gigs from 2007 to now, has opened me up massively as a human being. Trance has made me enjoy life again!
Which gadget could you not live without?
Reason 3 obviously! It´s a program you can have with you on the run! So producing on a laptop is no problem. I´m not really a gadget-guy, so I don´t know what else it should be - besides my MP3 player!  It can be a life-saver in the airport while waiting for flights!
One word to describe your forthcoming set on Friday?
FRESHERGETIC! Four or five new productions will be played. And the typical Kandi energy as you know me for!
 



Mike Koglin     07/06/2010  
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Good morning, how has your week been?
Morning! It’s been a great week in the studio, I’ve finished a couple of new tracks which I’m going to test-drive for the first time at The Gallery on June 11th.
The World Cup begins on Friday, who will you be supporting?
I have to admit, I’ve actually got absolutely nothing to do with football. But as it turns out I will be in South Africa on June 15th for a gig in Johannesburg, so I’ll definitely try to catch a game while I’m down there.
You have lived in London for nineteen years, what is your most favourite aspect?
I can’t believe sometimes it’s been nineteen years already! But yes, I came over from Germany in 1990 because of the brilliant music scene in London, and that is still my favourite aspect about this city. The music industry here is massive - and probably still the most influential in the world. There’s so much creativity here, not only music-wise but also in fashion, design, film and all aspects of media and the arts.
Gig of 2010 so far?
There have been some great gigs so far this year, in Australia, Japan or America for example. But the one that stands out was in Russia last month, in a city called Kirov. Amazing night, the place went nuts!
Name your favourite AnjunaBeats tune?
There’s a relatively unknown track which I still regularly include in my sets, ‘Johan Vermeulen – Do Not Cross.’ I play it plus five or six BPM, raises the roof every time!
What was the biggest challenge in setting up your label ‘Noys Music?’
When I started my label all the releases were only on vinyl. So mastering, manufacturing and distribution was much more complicated, time consuming and also much more expensive than it is now - with everything being done digitally.
Which do you prefer – DJ’ing or production?
I love doing both, couldn’t live without one or the other. It’s great to have that balance between being in the studio during the week and working on tracks, and then jetting off at the weekend -  playing out the new productions and seeing how they go down in a club. And have a proper party in the process!
Classic tune of all time?
Slam – Positive Education
Which gadget could you not live without?
Has to be my iPhone!
One word to describe your forthcoming set on Friday?
Wunderbar!
 



Andy Moor AVA Profile     01/06/2010  
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AVA Recordings label boss Andy Moor

Ahead of our first label showcase this coming Friday label boss Andy Moor has compiled the five top selling AVA recordings releases to date as well as providing an insight into the label and its ethos"Putting a mix together of AVA recordings material has been something I've been looking forward to since I started the label back in 2006. We have always focused on good quality music that will stand the test of time, so putting this mix together of old and new tracks has been enjoyable and goes to show how that theory is progressing. It has been no secret that The Gallery is one of my favourite places to play, representing quality production, attention to detail, enthusiasm and passion. For these reasons and many more I am pleased to present this collaboration between The Gallery and AVA recordings.

There are exciting times ahead with the label, with artists such as Ashley Wallbridge (a local talent), tyDi and many others with incredible futures ahead of them committing with solid releases. All of the artists are not content with producing the same old same old. They are innovators and the industry has taken notice of what we are doing. In 2009 AVA joined forces with Armada in a combined effort to expand on the AVA family for both our artists and the fans. AVA will always remain a personable label with my passion and dedication to A & R and the sound of tomorrow.”


Top 5 AVA sellers :  
Andy Moor vs Orkidea - Year Zero
Andy Moor & Ashley Wallbridge - Faces
Orkidea - Metaverse (Gareth Emery remix)
Lange & Andy Moor - Stadium Four
Ashley Wallbridge - Chimera



Oliver Lang     26/05/2010  
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Morning, how does The Gallery find you today?
In bed! I was playing at Bora Bora till the wee small hours this morning!

So since we saw you last what have you been up to?
It was Bora Bora opening on Friday 21st – it went off! 2000 up for it clubbers – you cant beat it! Over the winter I have been producing tracks in the Studio with my production partner Rob Blazye - my latest track Rave Train is out on Spininin this Tuesday 25th May! http://www.spinnin-records.com/
Then there’s my label Dojo which launched in January – loads of big things coming up with tracks from Richard Dinsdale, Dirty Harris, Elio Riso and my hot new tip Greg Ashley oh and I’ve done a Dojo covermount for the Ibiza issue of DJ Mag so keep your eyes peeled for that!

What can we expect from you this Friday at The Gallery?
Rolling techy underground house through to techno – lots of my new productions and tracks form my label…it will have an Ibiza vibe. 
                                                                    
What are your plans for the Summer ahead?
Obviously Im based in Ibiza throughout the summer playing at Bora Bora but I plan to Roadtest loads of new material for Dojo – maybe some Dojo Sessions parties but when and where are top secret at the moment ;)

What is your top three tunes of the moment?
Rave Train – Oliver Lang (Spinnin)
When Tea Leaf Found his Trumpet – Oliver Lang (Unsigned)
Greg Ashely Get Up – (DOJO)

Which new face is your top tip currently?
Its not a new face but Guy Gerber does it for me - his career is going amazingly and I have been hammering his productions from day dot! Stoppage Time is an Ibiza anthem for me.

And your favourite ever summer holiday and why?
It would be when I came to Ibiza for the first time – I was 18 and I have never looked back!
 
 



Simon Patterson     26/05/2010  
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Morning, how does The Gallery find you today?
Really good! Just back from the States which was wicked!
 
So since we saw you last what have you been up to?
Lots of travelling, I haven’t really played much in the UK lately.
 
What can we expect from you this Friday at The Gallery?
The usual blend of Trance and Tech Trance.
 
What are your plans for the summer ahead?
Lots of festivals to look forward to, in particular Global Gathering in Russia and the UK.
 
What are your top three tunes of the moment?
Anything by Neelix.
 
Which new face is your top tip currently?
Neelix.
 
And your favourite ever summer holiday and why?
A trip to Thailand is always good.



Judge Jules...     25/05/2010  
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Morning, how does The Gallery find you today?

I’m just in the studio working on a new track with my wife Amanda. Although getting evil looks for taking my concentration away from the tune and typing!

So since we saw you last, what have you been up to?

Over the past few weeks I’ve been to the USA, battling my way through the ash cloud and ‘BA’ strikes. Despite all that stress, it’s been a really strong few weeks for gigs and new music.

What are your plans for the Summer ahead?

I’m getting my tunes in order for Judgement Sundays in Ibiza, which opens on June 13th. So near, yet so far away...

What are your top three tunes of the moment?

Shy  Brothers– Recharge

Heatbeat & Exit – Go (J.O.C Remix)

Mat Zo – The Found

Which new face is your top tip currently?

Mat Zo, who is signed to Above & Beyond’s AnjunaBeats.  He used to be a D&B producer which makes his tracks very unique and out of the box.

And your favourite ever summer holiday and why?

For as long as I can remember, my summer holidays have been spent in Ibiza. It’s not your traditional ‘holiday,’ as I live there for 2-3 months - reluctantly leaving ‘La Isla Blanca’ when overseas duty calls.

 

What can we expect from you this Friday at The Gallery?

In the run up to Ibiza I’ve been working on a couple of new tracks, one of which will get its first play this week.  I’m biting my nails hoping it works!  When road testing tunes, the dancefloor can be your harshest critic or best friend!

 





Cosmic Gate     25/05/2010  
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Morning, how does The Gallery find you today?
Thanks for asking, we are in Mexico - playing gigs for a Boombox tour. So we are pretty good as it’s not as cold as in Europe at the moment!

So since we saw you last, what have you been up to?
We released the fourth chapter of our own mix CD ‘Back 2 Back,’ including our latest single ‘Barra.’ We did a remix of the theme for the most successful movie of all time ‘Avatar.’ Of course, we have been busy touring the world also.

What are your plans for the Summer ahead?
We have an exciting schedule for the summer, bringing us to South Africa for a three gig tour during the World Cup. Looking forward to our first China tour in August, several gigs in North and South America. Not forgetting Europe, including some nice festivals and three Ibiza gigs. For more info, check our tour dates on ‘cosmic-gate.de’

What are your top three tunes of the moment?
1. James Horner – Avatar Theme (Cosmic Gate Remix)
2. Nic Chagall - Morninglight
3. Mat Zo - 24 hours (Rank 1 Remix)

Which new face is your current top tip?
Ashley Wallbridge has done some great tunes over the last year.  He is the most up and coming guy in the trance scene for sure!

And your favourite ever summer holiday and why?
Ibiza, it’s the perfect mix of great parties, but also chilling places.  We always take the ferry for one day to relax on Formentera. The restaurants are great, beaches are nice - always a great option for us to combine the job with some private time. We love it!

What can we expect from you this Friday at The Gallery?
We don’t like to plan too much in advance for a gig.  Too many things can go wrong! We prefer to be spontaneous and go with the flow. But for sure we will play an energetic set, with some new and classic tunes from us. So don’t miss it!

 



Joachim Garraud     18/05/2010  
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Morning, how does The Gallery find you today?

Everything is well, I'm very happy to be heading to the Gallery on the 21st of May, very excited to come and play in London in this mythical club where we're going to do a great Space Invaders party


So since we saw you last what have you been up to?

I'm working on a new album which will drop soon on Dim Mak Records. I'm also working on a new concept for my next show with the premiere of that show being on the 4th of June during the Australian tour. Then i'll be able to export and play pretty much everywhere soon for this new world tour. So there has been lots of work between writing a new album and preparing a full new show, which has lots of new collaborations with vocalists.


What can we expect from you this Friday at The Gallery?

Get ready for lots of new tracks and first plays in London!


What are your plans for the Summer ahead?

Summer is the busiest period for a DJ, I think i'll be doing about 60 shows more or less in a row all over the world, among those will be festivals, including this new show which is called Invasion 2010, which I am lucky to be able to put up on stage with audio and video, which will be a whole new thing because it is the first time i'll be able to control both audio and video at the same time in syncronisation, but still remaining flexible and being able to do a real DJ's work with vocalists on stage.


What is your top three tunes of the moment?

My first one is "We Are the Future" a new track i've recorded in collaboration with Poet Name Life. Second favorite right now would be "Rubb It In" by Fierce Ruling Diva and the third favorite track would be "Lyposuct" by D.I.M & Tai.


Which new face is your top tip currently?

Right now I really like Steve Aoki for his energy on stage and his ability to let go and entertain the crowd.

And you favourite ever summer holiday and why?

I would have to say my favorite trip each year is the Burning Man festival that I am lucky to go play in Nevada. It really is one of my favorite places to play and attend.



Jerome Isma-Ae!     18/05/2010  
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Morning, how does The Gallery find you today?

I have the flu and i was just stuck in the hotel elevator here in Amsterdam. But they rescued me after 15 min. so I´m still on time to do my gig :)


So since we saw you last what have you been up to?

I´ve been touring a lot around the globe and spent a lot of time in the studio working on remixes and new productions.


What can we expect from you this Friday at The Gallery?

A lot of new banging tunes!


What are your plans for the Summer ahead?

Most of my gigs this summer are in europe. So I´ll enjoy spending time near my home  (no long distance flights), I´m also planning to do my national A race license at the Nurburgring.


What is your top three tunes of the moment?

Hard to say, I have got too many favorite tunes


Which new face is your top tip currently?

Avici, he is on fire and he will have a big career in the near future. Also Weekend Heroes, they release amazing proggy tunes.


And you favourite ever summer holiday and why?

My best holiday is always Thailand. You have beautiful beaches, amazing food and lovely people there.

 

Paolo Mojo     11/05/2010  
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1.Morning, how does The Gallery find you today?

Great! working hard on some new material to road test first time at The Gallery on friday night...as well as dealing with all the usual monday morning things to do.

 

2.So since we saw you last what have you been up to?

Its been a while since Ive been down to The Gallery.. although I have been to the ministry. I guess more of the same.. a lot of touring, a lot of production. I made a few changes behind the scenes too which Im very happy with. I guess also the whole social networking side of things has really risen a lot over the last 2 years. its no longer a case of having a static myspace page, facebook and twitter have become very interactive ways to get involved with people. I really enjoy that side of things... I recently gave away 7 tracks in a week on facebook and soundcloud... people really do get engaged with things like this.

 

3.What can we expect from you this Friday at The Gallery?

Well, Im playing an earlier set this time which I really enjoy doing. headline sets are great but the early sets allow you a little more flexibility to dig a bit deeper. and as I said earlier its going to be a first chance to road test some new material.

 

4.What are your plans for the Summer ahead?

A lot of touring! usa, central america, asia, south america and my first tour of india are all in the schedule, along with visits to ibiza of course, and plenty of uk and irish gigs.

follow me on facebook for daily updates on all this kind of thing... http://www.facebook.com/paolomojo?ref=ts

5.What is your top three tunes of the moment?

Tim Green - Old Sunshine (Get Physical)

Paolo Mojo - He's the man (original and saeed younan remix) (Younan Music)

Cirez d - Tumbler

 

6.Which new face is your top tip currently?

Well, he doesnt really need any help from me because he's tearing it up, but Tim Green is a revelation for me. Amazing producer and Saeed Younan, whos kind of re-invented himself and has come back really really strongly over the last 12 months.

 





James Talk     11/05/2010  
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1. Morning, how does The Gallery find you today?
Very good, I just got back from a long weekend travelling, so I am working in the studio today, finishing lots of new tracks for the summer.
 
2. So since we saw you last what have you been up to?
I signed a single to Defected Records, had an Essential New Tune, recorded an Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1, and have been working on loads of great new music for the summer.

3. What can we expect from you this Friday at The Gallery?
I am gonna smash the bar to pieces, metaphorically, not literally. I have some great new records and I hear the Bar at MOS has been transformed and even better.

4. What are your plans for the Summer ahead?
Lots of touring, lots of studio. I have so many projects to finish!

5. What is your top three tunes of the moment?
 
Juan McLean - Feels So Good
James Talk & Ridney - Forever
Felix Da Housecat - SilverScreen Shower Scene (M.A.N.D.Y Remix)

6. Which new face is your top tip currently?
Teva, hes the man to watch in the tech house scene.

7. And you favourite ever summer holiday and why?
I've not been on a holiday for 10 years, but I had some nice holidays in the South of France with my parents when I was a boy.
 
 
 



Paul Oakenfold     27/04/2010  
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1. Hi Paul, how does The Gallery find you today?

Very good I am busy working in my new studio here in Amsterdam. I am an hour on from you back in England so have been up for several hours already working hard.


2. You are playing this coming Friday for the 15th Birthday of The Gallery, tell us a little bit about your history with The Gallery?

Firstly I am really looking forward to this Friday. I have been playing for The Gallery right from the very start and it has one of best crowds out there. I have know the Newmans for a very long time and the rest of the team, I have a lot of respect for them and what they do

3. What are some of your best memories over the years of The Gallery?

I have a lot of great memories from over the years. One of them is the people I have met, a lot of people, a lot of regulars who have been coming for many years who you get to know and who come out for when i play. Also living in Los Angeles it gives me a chance to see my friends who come out for Gallery nights which always make for a great party.

4. What tunes stand out for you as Gallery anthems down the year?

I think one of the biggest Gallery tunes for me will have to be William Orbit's classic Barber Adagio for Strings. William did the song but Ferry Corsten did one of the biggest remixes that has ever been done in electronic music. I remember getting the acetate from Warner, at the time Perfecto was part of Warner so i was one of the first to get a copy of the remix and remember playing it at Gallery. I know a lot of people have done remixes of it but this Friday I will be playing a new remix by a guy called Phynn.

There have been many tunes but another one classic for me was Brainbug - Nightmare and I have a new Adam White remix of this, which is a really fresh version of it and will be playing this as well on Friday

5. Why do you think some club nights stand the test of time whilst others fall by the way side?

Down to good people running the night well, attracting a great crowd, being open minded with new talent and always moving with the times. The Gallery have always done this and it could have easily finished at Turnmills when the venue was shut but no it moved forward. Moved to working with a new venue at the Ministry and still is showcasing new talent and doing what The Gallery does and thats why i think it is so strong.

6. What are your plans for the summer months?

The next few months are all about finishing my forthcoming artist album 'Popkiller'. I am recording in both Los Angeles and Amsterdam and am under a lot of pressure to get it finished on time, so all the movie scores are on hold and i am doing a few shows but not as many as normal in an effort to get it finished on time

7. Your Perfecto imprint continues to release a wide and varied selection of music, what have you got coming up for release that you are excited about?

Next Perfecto release is by Mexican singer called Suzie del Vecchio whos latest tune has gone to number one in Mexico which has a huge electronic scene. We are then about to release it in the USA and the UK and when i get back to LA to my club she is due to perform there with me which is very exciting.

9. And finally your birthday message to The Gallery faithful?

Thank you for all the support over the many years. I am really looking forward to this Friday to playing a few classics with some new and fresh mixes as well as some new music from my album Popkiller and also to celebrate the last 15 years



The Gallery History & Quotes     26/04/2010  
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The Gallery's beginnings are firmly set in the subterranean world of Turnmills night club on Clerkenwell Road in London. As head promoter of The Gallery, Danny Newman explains "My Dad who ran the club had never really had a regular Friday night. For a while in 1994 we ran a night called Dance Kult with Red Jerry welcoming along guests such as Andy Weatherall , Dj Dag and Sven Vath, it had similar hours to Trade starting at 4 am and going on till 11 am on the Saturday morning. It was perhaps a little too hardcore for the time , as no one was really doing straight after hours clubs then unlike now , so we started to explore the idea of something a little more mainstream.

We started with the idea of doing a few one off parties, my Dad came up with the logo for The Gallery , Paul came up with the name and we did our first night on the 5th May as it was my brother Tall Paul's Birthday. The second night we did I remember was with Craig from Traxx Records and was called 'Head in the Clouds'. We did not go into it with the view to starting a weekly night more it was about showcasing the kind of music, producers and djs that we really liked. I was nineteen at the time we started and the first year was really tough.

Our third or fourth night we shut early with only twenty seven people in but the word spread as the weeks went on so it started to grow from 150 people to 300 to 500 and upwards. We put a lot of emphasis on the decor and the soundsystem wanting to get these things looking great. It was not really until the first birthday when we had Oakenfold come to play that we really established ourselves. The likes of Sister Bliss and Darren Emerson were regularly playing for us in our first year, even Groove Armada were residents in room two before the scene began to grow and these people went from being Gallery regulars to worldwide super stars. They grew and blew up around the night but still loved what we did and remained loyal to coming and playing for us. At that time it was Paul Oakenfold who was the superstar big superstar dj, certainly the biggest DJ around on the scene and although a lot of people had heard about the night or maybe had it recommended it to them it was not until that Oakenfold date for our first birthday that we had our first ever roadblock!! It is nice to be coming full circle with The Gallery fifteenth Birthday lineup welcoming back all those djs from our first birthday.

We have always booked djs and producers that we really liked and its a policy that I think has served us well down the years. We have had UK debuts from so many different names down the years including the likes of Paul van Dyk, Sander Kleinenberg, Timo Maas and Sander van Doorn to name but a few.As the years went by we remained true to our core and the backbone of The Gallery has always been the tougher, hedonistic, dark music along the trancier tip. During the 1999 / 2000 period with trance at the forefront of the scene we had a real advantage over a lot of the Northern clubs that were similar to The Gallery in the fact that we stayed open till 7 am whilst many of them finished at 3 am. So we always had room to program a real progression into our lineups of music and with the real progressive explosion around then we managed to accommodate this sound into The Gallery and never had to change our formula whilst a lot of the Northern clubs and big nights fell by the wayside as a result. Some magazines and circles feel that trance is a dirty word, look at the top 100 dj poll over the last ten years to see how strong it is.

There is a huge crossover of tracks being played by any number of djs at the same time, a track being played by Armin van Buuren can also be played by a techno dj or a house dj. Whilst people love to assign labels and pigeon hole music and djs we have always stuck to our guns that its good music we love. Lots of big djs that play The Gallery will tell you that they get to play a really different set to elsewhere they play when they come to The Gallery as they get to play exactly what they want. We have always been a melting pot of what is good, and everything has changed around us except the core of what we do, that is our strength as we always adapt with the changing times.

The Gallery is a labour of love for those who are involved, I feel the ego was taken out of The Gallery some ten years ago and we feel duty bound to keep it going. I think everyone involved or ever involved with the night would say they feel the same way. I want to keep it going as long as we love it, I think its that spark and love that people feel when they come to The Gallery. People realize that we put our all into it and that reflects in the night.

This 15th birthday is a nod to the people who have stood by us, the likes of Paul Oakenfold who provided key turning points in the history of The Gallery, Danny Rampling , Steve Lee, Seb Fontaine, Lottie and many more who were involved from those early days in creating what The Gallery is today and of course my brother Tall Paul. The future is also represented in there, the new generation who are experiencing The Gallery for the first time, with our residents Gavyn Mytchel and The Viceroy. The Gallery is however all about the people who come to it, we are just the people behind the scenes, for as long as people want to come down to The Gallery we will be here doing our thing


"First of all, it's a milestone in the club world to achieve 15 years of success.  Congratulations to the staff, the clubbers and the DJs who have supported The Gallery. I think we should all raise our glasses to what Danny, Paul and their father have done. Here's to another 15 years!" Paul Oakenfold

“It is such a testament to the brilliance of the Gallery that we are still here after 15 years! Not only has The Gallery always pushed the boundaries musically - never pigeonholing itself to one genre within dance music, but also championing new DJs, new labels and new sounds even when it was a risky thing to do when dance music's days seemed numbered. Instead of sitting back and watching the scene wither and die The Gallery helped to build up those newcomers into some of dance music's brightest stars, and rejuvenated the scene simultaneously.
 
Not only am I truly grateful for that tenacity, but The Gallery has also inspired the loyalty of the best crowd you could ever hope for, whose enthusiasm is infectious, and who are always a pleasure to play for. It feels like a family because it is a family- Danny Newman's artistic vision has made this club a cut above the rest, and to have watched him grow as a promoter, and to have played for the Gallery since the very beginning alongside his brother Tall Paul Newman, and their late father John, has been an honour. Their passion and commitment is evident in the details that make this a special Friday night every time, and they have surrounded themselves with a great team who share that vision.

For me as a DJ, The Gallery has been the most important place for my musical development as a recording artist - from Turnmills to its current home at Ministry - for testing out the Faithless and Sister Bliss records that have now become global anthems. If they didn't make the dance floor at The Gallery rock, then they didn't make the grade! In fact it’s thanks to The Gallery that we now have the confidence to release a 6th studio album that is very much a return to our dance floor roots - and I've had those spine tingling moments again playing our new records that remind me of the first time I dropped 'God is a DJ' or 'We Come 1'- what a pleasure! So have the best ever 15th Birthday and here's to another 15 at least....

Thank you Gallery for all you have given me, all my love “ Sister Bliss

"Wow 15 years! Many, many Happy Returns to a wonderful club night. The Gallery gave me my first big break by making me a resident from the very first night and I learnt invaluable lessons in DJing in that infamous DJ booth. From warming up to playing the dawn set and then going on to play the main set to a packed dancefloor, every stage of the night was exciting. The Gallery always had a strong sense of community and that's probably why it’s stood the test of time. Congratulations and much love."Lottie

“I think the Gallery is one of the most consistent club nights in the world. Never have I met such a loyal crowd that truly knows their music. It should be a great example to all other clubs. It’s all about treating your customer with things like consistently great line-ups, great sound and good door policy. The Gallery has never let down in any of these aspects which is why I think they are here to stay! I played an eight hour set somewhere in 2005 or 2006 at the Gallery and I remember the dancefloor still being full at the end of my set! Happy birthday Gallery and thank you for your enormous contribution to dance music. Please keep doing what you do!” Armin van Buuren

"Happy Birthday Gallery. I had some of the most amazing nights when i did my Fandango nights with you all them years ago. I hope you have another great 15 years and more." Nic Fanciulli

“15 years and still going as strong as ever. An amazing achievement from my favourite night in London. I'm proud to be part of it for so many years” Ferry Corsten

“Happy 15th Birthday Gallery! It's the one night I look forward to and plan my sets around more than any other night” Judge Jules

“Happy Birthday Gallery! Congratulations on 15 incredible years! It is a great honour for me to be part of the next 15 years!  I think it’s a huge accomplishment for Gallery to have reached 15 years and still going strong! Gallery has been a heavy weight brand in the London clubbing scene, in the most pioneering times of the dance music industry. For them to keep reinventing themselves and maintaining their elite status over all these years speaks volume! My relationship with Gallery started as a clubber when I lived in London. I remember going to Gallery and hearing such ground breaking DJs like Dave Seaman, Nick Warren, Sister Bliss, Tall Paul and Paul Oakenfold. Now, to be a resident for the last two years at this legendary night, is a huge honor. I can’t pick just one favorite moment at Gallery, but there are two special times that come to mind! One moment was going to Gallery to hear Dave Seaman spinning and seeing The Pet Shop Boys hanging out in the DJ Booth! Another time, I was partying all night with Sasha’s dad in the booth while I was spinning! No other club can top that.” Markus Schulz
 
"While pretty much every other major clubbing brand has had to stop their weekly nights due to lack of numbers through the door, The Gallery pushes forward with packing them in week after week. Even after 15 years the line ups and the production each week are as fresh, exciting and diverse as they ever have been. There is nowhere better to party in London. Or do I mean the UK? Or do I mean the world?Many happy returns to the Gallery on this historical landmark birthday. Can't wait to share a shandy or two with you at the Birthday Party.” John Askew

"Happy 15th Birthday. We've been playing at The Gallery for about 6 of those 15 years and it still feels like home" Above & Beyond 

"So the Gallery reaches it's 15th Birthday! What an amazing 15 years it has been, from the wonderful hedonistic nights at Turnmills to its fantastic new home at Ministry, it has been a highlight for me and one of the greatest nights in clubbing. bless you all" Nick Warren

"Happy 15th Birthday to the Gallery what a testament to the strength of this British Clubbing Institution 15 years in the game. I am happy to have graced the decks on many an occasion, at this world renowned night at what was then the Turnmills. Friday nights were legendary and could so often turn into a Sunday morning affair ouch!!Happy Birthday to everyone involved and as they say "I'll see you on the dance floor" Mick Wilson - (Parks and Wilson)

"This one is easy, lets look back 15 years ago and look at all the club brands that weere around then. Now fast forward and see what we have left today, and the handful that are still here can only manage monthly events. For the past 15 years the Gallery team have been packing the club every week, this shows what a great job they do of listening to their clientèle. They program music and DJs that actually works in their club as opposed to following fads that come and go, hence why the other clubs have gone too. Happy 15th birthday The Gallery....who do I give the bumps too! I raise a glass to another 15 years +, please keep doing what you are doing and don't change a thing, this is why you are loved not only as a club night, but a weekly institution.” John 00 Fleming

“WOW 15 years how time flies when you’re having fun, The first time I went to The Gallery was in 1996. Turnmills was the first club I went to in England when I came over from N, Ireland, I was 16 years old so to say it blew me away is an understatement. It was great to be apart of The Gallery family as a young DJ – it’s also something I’m proud to be apart of some 14 years later. Happy birthday to the Gallery posse (ROK DA HOUSE) All the best” Fergie

"Congratulations to the whole Gallery team for the night reaching its 15th Birthday!  The Gallery’s been one of my favourite nights to play ever since my first time back in 2002.  There’s always a warm welcome, a great open-minded crowd and the sound system is monstrous! I don’t doubt for one minute it’ll continue for another 15 years and beyond" Lange

"The Gallery is legendary - I’ve had some of my best nights DJing there. The layout at Turnmills where The Gallery used to be held, meant that most people didn’t even know which DJ was on as they couldn’t see, but it didn’t matter – the crowd that the Gallery pulls is a crowd that love their music and are there for a good time. The Gallery sound system is amazing – a DJ’s dream, enabling you to really experiment with the crowd. Some of my favourite moments have been when I was in the booth with Danny Newman, buzzing off him doing the lights. He used to really get into it!
Full fire to the Gallery – Happy Birthday!" Eddie Halliwell

"Happy Birthday The Gallery and congratulations on reaching 15 years. Been playing the night since the Turnmills days and now at Ministry of Sound  and always enjoyed the great atmosphere and spirit. So many great memories, great parties and really good friends along the way" Hernan Cattaneo

"The Gallery must be my favourite club playing in the world! It was hard times when they moved out of the good old Turnmills club, but they succeeded to continue the story into MOS. I do play for up to 10 years now for The Gallery, from DJ performances to Live sets, and I can easily say I always look forward to add new dates to my diary and knowing I will turn The Gallery crowd upside down again!” M.I.K.E.

“Was great to be a part of the last twelve of your fifteen years, my favourite and most consistently rockin' UK club night, happy birthday guys, looking forward to the next fifteen!” John Graham (Quivver)

“Congratulations Gallery with this great achievement of reaching the age of 15. That’s something to be extremely proud of in this crazy world of dance music. After so many years still the place I like the most when I’m in London. Drinks on me the next time” Marcel Woods

"Happy birthday! I wish you another 15 great years and more! I always have a great time at The Gallery!”Jerome Isma - Ae

"The Gallery is the vibe, the quality, the elegance, the sound and the atmosphere where every DJ can experiment by themselves!. Everybody must experience it!" Cristian Varela

"I’d like to wish The Gallery a Happy 15th Birthday. You have always been a pleasure to play for, and a highlight in my schedule. A great group of guys, a great concept and I am sure you'll be around in 15 years so I can congratulate you again" Andy Moor

"Buon compleanno! Happy birthday Gallery! All the very best for your 15th B-Day, we will definitively celebrate when I am back at MoS. I already played for you at Turnmills and later at Ministry of Sound. Those have always been unforgettable parties and I am looking forward to another great 15 years of fun nights in London! It was a pleasure working with you in the last years, keep up your good work!”
Giuseppe Ottiviani



Markus Interview     20/04/2010  
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Morning how does The Gallery find you on this fine day?

Markus: The Gallery finds me very well indeed – thanks! Kicking back in some very fine Floridian sun, sizing up a large cup of Starbucks’ finest and looking forward to Lizard Lounge in Dallas tomorrow. 

You recently mixed the front cover cd for DJ Mag as part of the 15th Birthday celebration of The Gallery, tell us a little bit about the background to the mix?

Markus: Well, what I wanted for it was that perfect cross-section of music. I’m not just talking style-wise, but also something that went some way to reflecting my own Gallery time-line - from clubber to DJ. That’s why you’re seeing those 1999-ers like Silvio Ecomo’s ‘Standing’ and Solarstone’s remix of Space Maneuvers ‘Stage One’ in and amongst Rex Mundi & Ronski Speed’s ‘The Perspective Space’ and Jose Amnesia’s ‘Louder’.     

Where there any other tunes you wanted to include on it that you simply could not find time to squeeze on?

Markus: Cass & Slide’s ‘Perception’ isn’t on there and that was a pity. Aside from that though, I’m very happy with it. I thought the actual look of the CD was great too! So kudos to you guys too!

You kick started our Gallery 2010 at our first party and so since then how has 2010 been for you?

Markus: I did, indeed! Back on that rainy early January night and the club was rammed. The energy levels that night were crazy! Since then things have been going extremely well. I had my new city compilation out at the end of February, based in Las Vegas this time. I’ve been playing there a lot over the last 18 months (and just last week in fact) and I’ve grown a bit evangelical about the place, I think. The reaction to the album seems to have been really good, so ‘happy face’!

What do the coming months hold for you?

Markus: Well the new single Dark Heart Waiting has literally just been released. It has a killer video to it which you guys have to check out via the Armada YouTube channel. We shot it in and around central LA, Hollywood etc. It features Khaz (who’s a guy I discovered through my Coldharbour label) on the vocals and we had a whole lotta fun making it. Three words: Purple, Dodge and Challenger – have a look, you’ll see what I mean. It’s the third track to be taken from my third album titled ‘Do You Dream’ which is out in June (plug, plug!).

Whats your favourite thing about the rapidly approaching summer months?

Markus: Man, I have a lot of things I look forward to, but absolute favourite: Ibiza - it has to be.

And finally who is going to win the world cup?

Markus: As Homer Simpson would say: “USA, USA!”



The Thrillseekers     20/04/2010  
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1. Morning Steve, how does The Gallery find you on this fine day?
A bit peeved about this volcano that’s messing up my travel plans, but apart from that I’m stellar!

2. You are back at The Gallery this coming Friday night but with a bit of a difference, so please tell us what we can expect??
Yeah, I’m going to be performing Thrillseekers Live Xreme. The show is essentially 10 of my biggest club tracks, all reworked, remixed and performed live on stage and set to state-of-the-art visuals. It’s been a huge project, and Friday will be the UK premiere.

3. Where did the idea and drive to take the live element into your shows come from?
I felt a lot of DJs in the trance scene are starting to sound too similar, essentially playing the same records as there’s no exclusivity to tracks like there used to be. I wanted to do something a bit different so came up with this concept. With the software I use, I am able to remix my tracks live on stage, play keyboards and drums and even pull-in some DJ elements by dropping-in sections from big tunes to keep things really interesting.

4. What advantages do you think it gives you compared to djing?
Visually the show’s far more interesting to watch than a DJ putting a few tunes on (I hope!), and because I have so much control over the sound it’s a lot more fun to perform. But it is a Live show, so you can’t really compare it directly with a DJ set, and of course I’ll be playing all my own tracks which I wouldn’t normally do in a DJ set. 

5. This is the UK debut of the live show, what can we expect in the coming months from the project?
I have a string of dates lined-up for summer, taking the show pretty around the world. In terms of developing the show, we have some big plans for the visuals, but I don’t want to give too much away on that just yet. I have a plenty of new tunes coming out this year which I’ll be integrating into the show as well.

6. How have you found the crowds you have played to with the live show in comparison to the crowds when you just normally dj?
Well, this will only be the second show. I was due to play in Malaysia last Saturday, but the volcanic ash situation meant I couldn’t travel. The first show I played was out in San Francisco last month, which was incredible.

7. Which three tunes are currently doing it for you?
The Crystal Method - Comeback Clean (Daniel Wanroo & Mark Green Remix)
Tritonal — Utopia (Arty Remix)
Rafael Frost - Flashback

8 What are your plans for the summer months?
Studio….Gigs….Studio….Gigs….Something like that! Oh, and a couple of weeks with the family on an island somewhere warm!

9. And who is going to win the world cup?
I’ve got to believe England’s in with a shout. They will win, won't they?



Judge Jules     15/04/2010  
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1. How are you today?
Very well thanks, just got back from L.A so feeling the Jetlag!

2. Which track you can still hear in your head from Miami Winter Music Conference?
>From my Hotel all I could hear was the surrounding Pool parties and the one tune that stood out on a few occasions was Bobby Burns & Afrojak - Ghettoblaster

3. Which tune are you tipping to be your big summer track ?
Tristan D – Passing Judgement (Guy Mearns Remix)

4. Destination you are most looking forward to visiting in next month and why?
I’m off to Iceland next week which I’m very much looking forward to, a rare visit!

5. Funniest rumour or lie you have ever read or heard about yourself?
Very often your the last person to hear rumors about yourself so maybe you should tell me....

6. Track you wished you had written and produced?
Difficult one, probably Led Zeppelin – Stairway to heaven

7. Actor you woud pick to play yourself in a Hollywood film of your life?
Macaulay Culkin

8. CR90 tapes or Minidiscs, which left the biggest mark on humanity and why?
CR90 tapes for sure, it opened the gates for DJ’s making “mix tapes”.

9. Marmite or Bovril? Marmite all the way!

10. Any other business?
I’ve just finished a new track in the studio called Verano Loco which I’m very pleased with so look out for that very soon on Itunes.



Super 8 & Tab     15/04/2010  
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Super 8 & Tab Interview

1. How are you today?

All good here thanks. It´s been busy month both in studio and on tour.  We are giving final touches for our debut album and we are really excited about it.
It is 95% ready!

2. Which tune are you tipping to be your big summer track ?

Must be track from our forthcoming album called Empire which is due to release in late June. It is pretty summerish 125 bpm laidback track with vocals by Jan Burton.
Package comes with couple of interesting remixes which should please fans of more banging beats.

3. Destination you are most looking forward to visiting in next month and why?

We are taking next month off from touring to finalize our album and to work on 2 interesting remix projects so it must be just our studio.

4. Funniest rumour or lie you have ever read or heard about yourself?

One of the best was when some one was asking "how do we deal with all the polar bears in Helsinki - is it safe to walk on streets?"
And those who still looking for the answer: "No - there is no polar bears in Helsinki or even in Lapland so we are safe :)"
Would add nice little extra excitement to have them walking around though.

5. Track you wished you had written and produced?

Kraftwerk - We Are The Robots, O.T Quartet - Hold That Sucker Down, Barber´s Adagio (Ferry Corsten Remix), Coldplay - Yellow
just to name few. There´s Soooo many tracks that inspires us - no matter if its techno, trance, chillout, rock, whatever - you name it.

6. Actor you woud pick to play yourself in a Hollywood film of your life?

Janne: Tim Burton would do interesting twisted movie of our DJ life no matter who is acting!
Miika: Johnny Depp. He´s really diverse, mad and makes great roles. 

7. CR90 tapes or Minidiscs, which left the biggest mark on humanity and why?

CR90 tapes for sure!
Still remember all those DJ mix tapes or times we tried to record our favorite tracks from radio on tape. Loading Commodore64 games from tape was interesting too. It took sometimes 30 mins to load a game. What a patience we had in 80´s.

8. Marmite or Bovril?

Neither. We are two Finnish guys you know:)

9. Any other business?

Business as usual. Anjunabeats Worldwide Vol.2 will be out soon
We love to be back at The Gallery! It´s guaranteed to be a great night.



Chicane     01/04/2010  
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We are very pleased to announce a very special Gallery event forthcoming on April 9th with none other than Chicane - live on stage!

Chicane is producer, writer and performer, Nick Bracegirdle, who hails form a small village in Buckinghamshire. A large misconception about Nick is that he is a DJ, however, it's something he has so far had no interest in doing , he is happy making music and producing and working with acts as diverse as; Sir Tom Jones, Natasha Bedingfield, Cher, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bryan Adams, Jewel, Gary Numan, and BT.

Back in 1997 'Offshore' was Chicane's calling card and the album 'Far From the Maddening Crowds' consolidated Chicane's position as Ibiza's top Trance act. 'Saltwater' became a chart hit and in 2000 the single 'Don't Give Up' featuring Bryan Adams became the bands first number one UK single. The album 'Behind the Sun' followed suit and the bands name has perhaps become coupled with eclectic and diverse collaborations.

The Chicane 'Best Of' album has achieved gold status (over 100,000 sold), this was off of the back of the number 7 UK chart single 'Poppiholla'. The album included some of the iconic tracks from the last fourteen years: 'Offshore', 'Don't Give Up', 'Saltwater', and 'Halcyon', as well as recent live favourites such as 'Bruised Water', and 'Hiding All the Stars'. The last few months of 2009 were filled with extensive touring; five festivals in Australia, Jakarta, India and the UK, the live show being an important part of what Chicane represents and, there is no plan to let up here.

So, what of 2010? A new studio album will be released April/May, and the new single 'Come Back & Stay' is scheduled for early April, and indeed, is already getting heavy play in the clubs,mixes by; Shock One, Rily & Durrant, Dean Newton.

One of the most important parts of Chicane is the live show, a band playing the tunes live, it's always a celebration of old and new and incites a party atmosphere.



INTERVIEW

Morning, how and where does The Gallery find you today?

Well you find me still in the bleedin studio pretty much trying to finalise the new album 'Giants'
I am nearing the end of a 4week session in which I think the shortest day has been 12hrs, so am a wee bit sleep deprived,
but very pleased with what's forthcoming


You and the whole Chicane band will be playing at The Gallery on April 9th for those not familiar can you give us a little run down on the set up and make up of the band ?

Ok, well the band is modular, so I can choose which players are right for each show. I think the largest we get is say 7 peeps on stage, but have been
touring with 4 of us, vocals, guitars. drums and keys and it has been a good balance and working so well. we are not long back from a tour of down under
where the 4 of us made a big noise at the 'Stereosonic' festivals, so I think it will be this set up that we will play the Gallery with.

You are very much a fan of the live performance and your touring has taken you the world over, what do you think are the advantages of this compared to say just djing?
Well, not actually being a dj for a starters makes it a bit tricky for me to go out and do that, but I would have to say the live experience kinda shows
how the record would sound broken down into its separate parts and played by the band members and then mixed back together. For us the advantages
would have to be it is just so much more involving for the audience to see the band play and recreate tracks live in as organic experience rather than
simply watch someone jump about as a cd or mp3 gets played. That's not to say there's not great Dj's out there but from our point of view its simply
more rewarding to play live.

With a new album out in April, what can fans expect from the new material?

Its been a while since my last artist album, but I am genuinely excited about this new project.
Titled 'Giants' it sort of has one foot in the past and one in the future, by that I mean it incorporates some classic chicane down tempo material
and some 'of the moment' dancefloor tracks too. It will also feature new mixes of Poppiholla, and the new single 'Come back'
Expect to hear maybe one or two new tracks from the album at the show!!

You have always had an impressive array of remixers on previous releases, who have you got lined up for future material?

For the next single we have some great mixes, the very best being an unbelievably great mix from 'Shockone'
I'm not really into my drum n bass, but this mix would have your granny on the floor, its really that good.
Other strong mixes have come from Sidney Samson, Dean Newton and Riily and Durrant.

This performance at The Gallery will see a very special live visual element to the show combining your visuals with a state of the art led screens, can you tell us some more about it?

We have been using these screens to backlight us at many shows, they are a fantastic tool for us, and we have been developing the visual side of the
show alongside the music since we began. I just think It makes such a difference to the show, they are now integral to the performance. The screens
we will be using are the latest tech, so should be good, I hope!!!

If you had to pick your favourite performance in recent years which one would it be and why?

Hmm, that's not easy, there have been so many great shows, it quite hard to think back to a show we did that didn't go so well.
For recent shows I would have to say there was a show in Adelaide in December which was amazing, It was a Stereosonic festival show,
About 10,000 nutters and a massive response. The show was at lunchtime, we had to pack down all the gear straightaway after and fly to
Melbourne and do it all again that evening in front of another massive crowd, quite a day, felt like Elton John at Live Aid!!!!

Are you a fan of anyone else's electronic dance music, is there any producers out there that excite you?

There are a few guys doing some interesting tracks, Gui Boratto is one, Armin's mix on BT's 'Every other way' is also cool

And finally what's the one possession or gadget you would not leave the house without and why!!?

 It would have to be my I-phone, not really a phone as you know, more of a handheld mac, could never go back to a regular phone now!!!!







Richard Durand     18/03/2010  
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1.       Morning Richard, how does The Gallery find you on this fine day?
Aside from a bit of jetlag things are going great! I just returned home from an amazing trip to Montreal and Los Angeles. Had a fantastic time!


2.       You are playing this coming Friday at The Gallery at Ministry of Sound, what can we expect from you?
I’ve got an enormous collection of new records ready to kick off my set. There appears to be some kind of bizarre tidal wave of new releases hitting the shelves and I have to say that the majority is real premium quality stuff. I’ve also just released a new track myself which is been getting a lot of positive feedback so I’ll surely play that one too. 


3.       What else have you been up to of late in terms of productions, remixes and other news?
Aside from being busy with the release of my new track ‘Tiger’s Apology’, I’ve also been working on two new remixes. ‘Black Rainbow’ by Crystal Method has just been released and there’s another remix for Tiesto with a yet to reveal title in the pipe line.


4.        What can we expect from you in the coming months and the summer season?
To sum it up: a lot! I’m busy working on a radio show which will air this spring. Along with the kick off of the show I’ll also be releasing a compilation album. To top it off I’ll also be starting on a new tour.
 
5.        What are the top three tunes rocking it for you at the moment?
Without a doubt Alex O’Rion’s ‘Stargeezer’ is at the top of my charts at the moment. It’s a real crowd pleaser! The same goes for Sander van Doorn’s ‘Daisy’ and my remix of ‘Black Rainbow’.


6.       What new producers / rising talent has really caught your attention of late?
My fellow Blackhole / Terminal-4 colleague Alex O’Rion has really been turning some heads. I’m definitely putting my money on him this year. He’s got a unique sound and the crowds love his work.


7.       And finally what’s your favourite thing about visiting London?
My annual high tea with the Queen of course!



The Viceroy     22/02/2010  
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Interview with The Viceroy


First and foremost, how are you?
Very well, ready for another week and another end of month Gallery special - going to be a good un!!
 
How has 2010 been so far?
Its been a really good start to the year, first off Ministry made some wicked changes to the Bar dj booth and uprated the Box dj booth and also after relauching for 2010 we have had the best start to a year in the entire Gallery's 15 year history.

Your playing at The Gallery, what can we expect from your set ?
A typical end of night Viceroy finale - some big Gallery tunes and lots of the usual energy!!
 
Do you think dance music’s popularity is going to grow even more throughout the decade?
Based on what i have seen in the five years its been steadily growing year on year and this 12 months ahead look no different. Its positive and healthy growth though not ridiculous hype and ego
 
Is there any countries you haven’t yet played in that you want to make it to in the future?
I would really like to play somewhere like Iceland or South America - two polar opposites i know but would be great places to visit!!
 
Which gadget could you not cope without?
a key shaped like a household key that fits on your key ring which is in fact a bottle opener, the ultimate gadget for running The Gallery. Was bought for me by one  of the managers at Turnmills as was always looking for bottle openers when having drinks at Gallery or djing - this way one is always with me, right next door to my front door key!!!
 
Musically, what can we expect from you this year?
I have a remix forthcoming on Vaccine Records for Gavyn's latest track 'Panzer' which i am really happy with as well as two new originals and a few cheeky remixes - watch this space



Marco V     22/02/2010  
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First and foremost, how are you?
Very well, working my ass off in the studio.
 
How has 2010 been so far?
Very busy. I got great reactions on my latest s releases Coming back and Predator.
I did a lot of touring all ready and the year just started ;-)
 
Your playing at The Gallery, what can we expect from your set ?
New stuff what I have produced lately, I have  4 tracks ready to be released and I did remixes for Airscape classic “cruising” and for Preach amazing new vocal track called Spark.
 
Do you think dance music’s popularity is going to grow even more throughout the decade?
Yes , you see ore and more callaborations  with pop artist and dance so it will be much bigger.
 
Where can we exect to see you travelling the globe in 2010?
There are a lot of requests from new  festivals and clubs  at places a never been before. But in general I go everywhere from north/south to east and west.
 
Is there any countries you haven’t yet played in that you want to make it to in the future?
We are trying to lock in a date in Mongolia but its very difficult to make a combinations  so hopefully this will happen in 2010 and I still wanna go to Morroko should be great there as well.
 
Which gadget could you not cope without?
I am not so into gadgets but my iphone is still something that I really need.
 
Musically, what can we expect from you this year?
Working on a new V-ision serie, there are still a lot of people who like  my techtrance sound.
I also want to release a follow up for “when the night falls” and again with vocals from Benjamin Bates
 



John 00 Fleming     15/02/2010  
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First and foremost, how are you?
 
I’m all good thanks,  fit and healthy ready to get stuck into this year.
 
 
How has 2010 been so far?
It’s been great so far, I’ve been getting stuck into loads of projects that have kept me very busy, including my BBC Radio 1 Essential mix that will be broadcast next month
 
 
Have you stuck to your new year’s resolutions?
Yes, my new years resolutions are not to make new years resolutions!!
 
 
How does it feel to be able to play at The Gallery at Ministry of Sound?
As it feels; for a fish to be in water, the Pope being catholic, a Bear in the woods…certain things are meant for each other and Gallery/Ministry is a true club for DJ’s. I can perform a real job as a DJ at this club.
 
 
As we approach The Gallery’s 15th birthday, with many happy memories, do the DJs and producers of the future have a lot to offer?
If you want me to be honest, no!! We desperately need a generation of true DJ’s and producers who stop making ‘cut n paste’ generic music in order to fast track their careers. We need true DJ’s who can actually read and control a dancefloor and not play anthem after anthem at 100 MPH. We need producers who can make music from their hearts with soul. 
 
 
Which new talent is doing it for you at the moment?
Anton Chernikov from Moscow, Russia is a man to watch for. He’s a genius. 
 
 
Who would you most like to work with and why?
I’m already working with the people I respect and admire. The Digital Blonde and Airwave, both two of the most talented producers around.
 
 
You’ve been lucky enough to play across the world over the past decade, but which country did you enjoy the most?
It has to be India hands down. I have a special connection with the Indians, both musically and personally. I love the country and culture, and importantly they understand me musically. I adore playing there!
 
Have you got any exciting projects in the pipeline?
I’ll give another plug to my BBC Radio 1 Essential mix that will be broadcast 27th February. Also my Euphoria mix compilation has just been released this week called ‘The History of Trance’. As the title suggests, it’s looking back on the roots of trance music. But don’t mistake this with a ‘classics’ album, you wont find any of the usual classics that we’re now tired with. I’ve used the true tracks that formed the foundation of Trance music that we know today.
 




Giuseppe Ottaviani (Live)     15/02/2010  
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The Gallery Interview Questions 2010
 
First and foremost, how are you?
I’m very good thanks and I’m really looking forward to my next gig at The Gallery!
 
How has 2010 been so far?
After a very relaxing holiday through the Christmas period my 2010 started great and very busy. Lots of new things are going on in my studio and I can’t wait to test them on February 19th because this is my first gig of 2010 after a break I took to spend more time in the studio and setting up new projects.
 
Your playing at The Gallery, what can we expect from your set?
First of all you can expect lots of cables and electronic controllers on my desk J
Well I’m going to play some of the new mixes from my album GO! plus new collaborations and remixes that I did in the last months, but also some brand new demo tracks that I just started to test.
 
Do you think dance music’s popularity is going to grow even more throughout the decade?
Yes I strongly believe it. I noticed how the electronic music grew up all over the world in the last few years and now there is a lot of great music around, so there is a lot to expect for the next years. And talking specifically about trance music even here in Italy we can see some important changes. Slowly but constantly the trance scene is getting better and better so there is a chance that you’ll see me playing in my own country sooner or later.
 
Where can we expect to see you travelling the globe in 2010?
I’ll travel all around the Europe of course and I will be in Ibiza again this summer. We are also planning a few US shows and I already an Asia tour with Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, which I’m really excited about. It’s going to be a busy year and you can always check my dates at www.giuseppeottaviani.com
 
Is there any countries you haven’t yet played in that you want to make it to in the future?
I never played in Japan and I’d love to play in Tokyo, I think this is something that I should not miss. I also would love to play in South Africa, I’ve been there just for vacation but I never played there. A gig in Cape Town or Johannesburg for example would be great. J
 
 
 
Which three producers are exciting you at the moment?
Well there are so many great producers that I really like but If you ask me for my top 3 at the moment I would say Filo and Peri, John O’Callaghan and Mat Zo.
 
Which gadget could you not cope without?
I can’t stay without my iPhone, and not just because of all the great applications you can put on that but for the great job it does when I’m travelling. It’s like having my office always with me and it can help me finding everything I need everywhere. Beside that I use it as an iPod, which is great so I don’t have to carry too many things in my pocket.
 
Musically, what can we expect from you this year?
Lots of new music, remixes and collaborations, thus lots of new releases. I’m also working to improve my live act with more music, so let see how I can start with it on February 19th J
 
 



Kyau Albert     08/02/2010  
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First and foremost, how are you?
Ralph Kyau: All good. Just finishing a remix for Bent.

How has 2010 been so far?
Steven Moebius Albert: Well, as everywhere in Europe, we had snow masses here. But it doesn't really care us, because we are most time in the studio.

Your playing at The Gallery, what can we expect from your set?
Steven Moebius Albert: As always we will have fun with the crowd and we will play some tracks which rocked our socks recently. And of course some classics from ourselves and our label Euphonic.

Do you think dance music’s popularity is going to grow even more throughout the decade?
Ralph Kyau: Hard to say, but I think yes.

Where can we expect to see you travelling the globe in 2010?
Steven Moebius Albert: As the years before, again all over the globe.

Is there any countries you haven’t yet played in that you want to make it to in the future?
Ralph Kyau: A few more countries in South America, such as Chile or Colombia would be cool. Also we did not play yet in some countries in the Middle East.

Which three producers are exciting you at the moment?
Steven Moebius Albert: Nic Chagall, Armin van Buuren, Jerome Isma-Ae

Which gadget could you not cope without?
Steven Moebius Albert: TC Powercore.

Musically, what can we expect from you this year?
Ralph Kyau: We already started a new Kyau & Albert vocal single with Mr Albert on microphone which is scheduled on Euphonic for early Spring 2010.



Andy Moor     07/02/2010  
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First and foremost, how are you?
Im great thank you. Just in the studio working on some beats.

How has 2010 been so far?
Well my new years health regime lasted all of 2 days, but Im being very productive (if going sledging is classed as productive). Seriously though Im feeling great about the year ahead.

Your playing at The Gallery’s Anjunabeats party, what can we expect from your set?
You can expect some new productions, along with my usual style of mixing progressive trance grooves, tough beats, melodies, big breakdowns + builds and alot more.

Do you think dance music’s popularity is going to grow even more throughout the decade?
I think it will continue to grow as barriers continue to break, as the internet sweeps through developing nations and as ignorant peoples perceptions of the music continues to change. In 10 years time the liberal 30 year olds will be 40, some of the old farts who call this music "that boom boom sh*t" will be locked up in care homes and dance music will be even bigger than ever.

Can we expect to see Andy Moor travelling the globe in 2010?
Im travelling for half of my life, and that doesnt look like it will be changing in the near future. Alot of US dates booked in for the first Quarter of 2010, along with Asia, Eastern Europe, South America, Middle East etc etc.

Is there any countries you haven’t yet played in that you want to make it to in the future?
Ive always wanted to go to Vietnam and Ive been told Ill be there later in the year. Also South Africa is a major place that Ive never been. Ill have to be content with watching the World Cup later in the year.

Which three producers are exciting you at the moment?
Ashley Wallbridge. Gareth Emery. Skytech

Which gadget could you not cope without?
My pacemaker! joking... im not sure, probably the laptop as it basically runs my life. is a laptop a gadget?

Musically, what can we expect from you this year?
Ive been working on alot of music that is still to be released, as part of my album and other projects...so this year will see all of it surfacing. Musically Im not scared to go a little trancier than I have in the past (i know, such a bad word!) but Ill also be releasing my more typical proggy style of music too.




Umek     01/02/2010  
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First and foremost, how are you?
I’m fine, thank you. I’ve just returned from the Canary Islands where I’ve chilled a bit for the last couple of days. The end of the year was quite busy with Australian and North American tour and bunch of gigs on the mainland Europe, so I decided to take a break from gigs most of the January.

How has 2010 been so far?
Great. I’ve just returned from the Tenerife yesterday and I’m going to snowboard in Kranjska Gora right after we finish this interview. And something really outstanding happened yesterday, so I have to brag a bit: Danilo Türk, the president of Slovenia, has visited our small office and we spoke about what we do, how we manage our projects and the brand Umek and I’ve also shown him how my live set works. We are a small business working in the field of creative industries and new technologies, so it’s a really big thing if the head of state pays you the honour with his official visit. I’ve produced most of my releases scheduled till April, including my new artist album Responding to Dynamics, at the end of last years, so I am able to really enjoy my time off. I still have to do four or five remixes but I’m in no hurry, so I’ll spent the next few weeks to get my grip on Pro Tools, new Logic, new Ableton and new Traktor. I’m working with Logic, Ableton and Traktor all the time, so I just have to check what new features are bringing to the game. I’ll spend some more time to get use to Pro Tools again, though. I used to work on that platform in the past and abandoned it on account of Logic some four years ago. But I have some new ideas how to incorporate the Pro Tools in my sound now, so I have to study it a bit.

In the past you’ve been known to experiment across different genres. Is this something that is going to continue throughout 2010?
I never really think about the genres and artificial boundaries when I produce music. I express what’s in me, what I feel, and what comes out is my natural response to the energy and experiences from my club performances that are the main source of my inspiration. When I seat in studio I let the music take me wherever it takes me. I have no idea where this workflow will take me as an artist in the future. As I’m always searching for something new in music I’ll probably build on my sound of 2009 and take it further.

Dance music’s popularity has rocketed in recent years. Do you feel this is because of seemingly limitless boundaries where genre is concerned?
In recent years electronic dance genres really melted together. Sometimes to the point, that the sets of house, techno and trance deejays are sounding almost the same, especially to people who are not musicians. Most of the genres were bound to 126-130 BPM or even slower pace. Because of that house deejays were able to incorporate techno sound in their sets and vise-versa. It’s nice to see music is progressing and crossing-over the traditional boundaries. Nowadays producers are trying to be as much creative as possible. But on the other hand, we don’t really create major underground club anthems anymore. There are some house artists that are crossing over to the mainstream but there’s lack of big underground records. Right now audience is already saturated with the unified sound and they are looking for more genres focused performances. Progressive is becoming dark as it used to be, trance euphoric, house is going back to more organic, soulful, vocal sound, the energy and pace of techno is rising again. But this is normal cyclic thing in the music industry.

Can we expect you to bring something different to The Gallery?
Usually I don’t make any preparation for specific club performance and I don’t go into the extremes. I am established artist with my own sound, which I develop all the time – and I guess people want to hear that when they are buying tickets for my gig. I believe that Gallery has invited me to present my own story. You can hear small digressions now or then in my sets but only in terms that sometimes my set is one or two BPM faster or slower. The hardness varies a bit on account of new productions I use in each set. But as I build it mainly on my own records, tracks released on my label 1605 and artists that are connected to it, people, in generally, know what to expect. I’m not preparing for the Gallery in the way that I seat at home thinking what I will play, but I always try to incorporate the elements of surprise into my performances as well as some special edits. I expect people are coming to hear me play my story, but live performances are all about how the energy flows between me and the dance floor and that dictates where the story will take us.

Which three producers do think are the ones to watch this year?
There are so many talented artists that it is really hard to pick out just one or two. I play everything from Tomy Declerque. I like his sound so much I’ve even asked him to do the final mix and master my album. Beltek is doing amazing stuff in the field of trance and house under his new moniker Belina. And there are guys such as Spektre, Spartaque, Tesla and really talented French artists Worakis. But this is just a peak of the iceberg.

Which gadgets do you think will shape dance music in the future?
The future development of electronic dance music is definitely bound to development of computer software. I have no idea what’s the next big thing but I believe hardware is loosing on account of new software solutions. Computers can already do everything what hardware does much better. But it’s not just what can be done whit each particular tool. There are a lot of romantic and emotional aspects involved in producing and performing music. It’s all about how artist feels and what he’s used to work with. But when people go past the sentiments and makes rational choice, the computer is obvious winner. Though you have to invest few months to get used to new format. This is something that many artists are not prepared to do if not necessary.

How much of your life is dedicated to music?
Some 80%. I spend most of my time working on or with music. I live for music from each morning until the evening. I spent most of my days in the studio and I also produce music on my laptop while traveling to the gigs and back home. I am a very productive artist. Some might even say I am a workaholic, but I really enjoy creating music! I like to have fun, too. I do some sports, fitness, cycling and snowboarding, I enjoy watching movies and TV-series and sometimes I take few days off to do some mayhem on the Playstation. But in the big picture this all helps me to focus on music.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Hopefully there will still be some people willing to listen to my music. I’m enjoying what I do right now and I can’t really imagine living my life any different. There’s so many thing that I want to do and I have such an overflow of ideas all the time. I enjoy producing music and getting the feedback from the crowd on the dance floor every weekend. I totally get guys like Sven, Carl Cox or Norman Cook that are still performing all around the World after all this years in the music business. It’s hard to get used of doing what we do. It’s one of the best jobs in the world. It has some downsides, like traveling by planes for me personally, but at the end of the day it’s great to be deejay, especially on this level!



Mauro Picotto     31/01/2010  
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First and foremost, how are you?
I am very good thank you, I just had few days holidays and got time to finish my new 2010 album so very happy indeed.
 
How has 2010 been so far?
Well we are only a few weeks into the year and right now I am touring in Brazil, Chile and Colombia. The weather is very nice here in South America also!
 
Your playing at The Gallery, what can we expect from your set?
Lots of new stuff from my upcoming new album, an energetic mix of electronic music from house to techno. Typical Mauro Picotto!
 
Do you think dance music’s popularity is going to grow even more throughout the decade?
Yes of course especially with music downloads, the new generation of clubbers are following new style and are really up to date about music and for me as well I keep learning and producing for all of them.
 
Where can we expect to see you travel ling the globe in 2010?
I always travel in so many countries during one year, all around the world. I think I've been nearly everywhere on the planet now and it’s so nice to be back in London. You can check my dates on myspace!
 
Is there any countries you haven’t yet played in that you want to make it to in the future?
To be honest I'm super satisfy, nearly home sometime is nicer now :-))
 
Which three producers are exciting you at the moment?
Gennaro Le Fosse, Carlo di Lio, Cari Lekebush
 
Which gadget could you not cope without?
My laptop and I go everywhere, when you spend as much time on the road as I do I am always working, if not answering emails I am producing….or watching movies!
 
Musically, what can we expect from you this year?
The release of my 2010 album with 10 original new unreleased tracks and 10 fantastic remixes. I needed to do something new because I was bored to hear always the same productions. It has taken me a lot of time to do this work, especially being away from my family but now I'm very satisfy because it is a new and re-invented Mauro style….



MODE     28/01/2010  
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First and foremost, how are you?
We are both very well thanks. Very excited to be playing for The Gallery on the 29th.

How has 2010 been so far?
So far it has been really good. It started with a new years day gig in Melbourne (very very hot!), and of course the upcoming gig at MoS...we've also been been working things out with Yoshitoshi for a remix we've done for them...there may also be some original works on the cards - watch this space.

Your playing at The Gallery, what can we expect from your set?
We're playing the main bar so we'll do our best to give the clubbers an alternative sound to the main room - an exciting fusion of sexy techno and house.

Do you think dance music’s popularity is going to grow even more throughout the decade?
Most definitely, dance music is never going to get less popular really - it just takes on different guise's and morphs...it's really healthy for that right now. I think we have a very exciting decade ahead of us...

Where can we exect to see you travelling the globe in 2010?
We're looking forward to returning to Australia, we're going over to Miami and of course the summer wouldn't be summer without a trip or two to Ibiza. 

Is there any countries you haven’t yet played in that you want to make it to in the future?
Brazil! Someone please fly us to Brazil!

Which three producers are exciting you at the moment?
Guy J,Henry Saiz and Nick Muir...all producing some amazing music right now.

Which gadget could you not cope without?
It has to be iPhone - love it! Great for staying in touch with people we work with when out on the road. 

Musically, what can we expect from you this year?
A growth in our original work - we recently switched to producing on Ableton and the difference it has made to our time in the studio is unreal...we're really enjoying being in there as much as possible. We've also taken the step to remixing our own work - an odd step admittedly, but it is so hard to get across all we are into musically in one release so this way we get to re-edit and generally put a different angle on things...it's important we get to express ourselves.



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