BIO

John Andersson of Zoo Brazil has been producing and writing music since the age of 11, and has released over 100 singles under such monikers as Laid, Cuba Computers, Nars, The Kelly Project, The Wiggs and Outcold. Throughout his career John has steadily carved out a reputation for himself as one of dance music’s most innovative and respected producers.

John’s work has appeared on some of the best record labels in the business, from Get Physical Music, Ministry of Sound and Renaissance, to Strictly Rhythm, Systematic and Yoshitoshi, to Tiesto´s Black hole label and Armin van Buuren´s Armada Music to name but a few. His music has also been featured on such major labels as EMI, Warner Music, Universal Music and Virgin.

As a song writer, John has seen much success in the realm of pop music having written Kylie Minogue’s hit song “The One” featured on her 2007 album “X”. This album was recently nominated at the 51st annual US Grammy Awards for Best Electronic/Dance Album. “X” was also nominated for a BRIT Award for Best International Album and to date has sold over 1.2 million copies. The song “The One” was also chosen as one of the Best Pop Songs of 2008 by the San Francisco Chronicle.

John continues to work with and remix some of electronic music’s most influential artists including Moby [Mute], Tiesto [Blackhole], Fatboy Slim [Skint/Astralwerks], Human League [Virgin], Dannii Minogue [FFRR], and Nitin Sawhney [V2], as well as a host of the most respected and credible ‘underground’ dance acts such as James Holden [Border Community], Ian Pooley [V2/Ministry Of Sound], Rex the Dog [Hundehaus], Blaze [Slip N Slide], Dirty Vegas [Credence/EMI], Lo Fidelity Allstars [Skint/Astralwerks], Zoot Woman/Stuart Price [Madonna's producer] [Wall of Sound/EMI], and many more.

As a DJ he has performed all over the world at some of the best clubs including Ministry of Sound and Pacha, and has played underground clubs and festivals the world over in Australia, Europe, North and South America.

2009 is sure to be another amazing year for John with new Zoo Brazil releases on Tiga’s Turbo label, Defected, Systematic, Size, Joia, Renaissance, Nero and Dubfire’s SCI TEC label as well as an new artist album.

INTERVIEW

What made you want to start DJing?
I like the idea to play new cool music to people and educate people at the same time when I play and make them have the best party of their life!
I always had a huge interest in music and always updated on cool music when I was young, my first gig was when I was 13 and played on 1 vinyl player without pitch and a cassette deck…a bit different from playing Pacha or Ministry Of Sound!

What did you want to be when you were younger?
Police officer or a music producer, so I’m pretty happy now.

What is your favourite venue to play at?
So many so I don’t really have one…It could be Ministry Of Sound in London, Oxa in Swizz or Sankeys in Manchester…Pacha in Argentina…or a small banging bar in I don’t know where?? Or a big festival…I have been really lucky playing so many good nights!

What was your worst gig?
Haha I wont tell the place in respect of the promoter, but I think there were more DJs than people that night really, I found out that no one ever goes to that club in that city ’cause it had a big history of fights and dodgy business…well I did enjoy the wine during the night anyway so it was not that bad after all!!

Favorite DJ gadget?
Nothing really…but must be the Pioneer DJM1000 mixer.

Vinyl, CD’s or Laptop?
Vinyl and CD’s but mostly CD’s these days…love to make my own edits of songs in the studio…burn on CD and hit the club…and play new unreleased songs out.

Is there anywhere you want to DJ that you haven’t?
I have never been to Japan, so Japan is definitely a place on my list…and Vegas and L.A would be nice too…I’m sure it will happen this year.
Good you did remind me!

What inspires the music that you make?
Day to day life, movies, fashion magazines, a good night out! All really, that might be the reason I do so many different styles.

If you could be anyone else in the world for a day, who would it be?
Hmmm hard one…I’m pretty happy being myself..but…well…then I would be a spoiled super cute dog in Hollywood that hangs out with spoilt chicks that sip wine all day…they would just pick me up and hug me all day…give me food and even pick up my poo…that would be ace!

What is your guilty pleasure?
Red wine, music and sex…not necessarily in that order

Where can your fans see you play regularly?
All over planet earth, this year I will turn up in Ibiza a few times.

What are you plans for the future?
Working hard in the studio, finishing off my new Zoo Brazil Album, a few singles for various labels and touring all year.

Is there another DJ you would like to work with?
No not really at the moment.

Who is leading the tech house and techno scene at the moment?
I wont say its one name this day, so many out there.

Finally, what is your song of the month?
Its one new I did call ”Zoo Brazil - Daft” Coming soon!

Link to exclusive Zoo Brazil mix - Click here

BIO

First pricking up the ears of DJs such as Ame, Trickski, Lindstrom & Prins Thomas and Daniel Wang with his critically acclaimed 12” vinyl releases ‘Adori’s Kitchen’ (with Putsch 79 remix) and ‘Movin’ In’ (with Brennan Green remix), Sydney producer / DJ / singer Jamie Lloyd has managed to achieve a remarkable amount in the relatively short time he has been involved in electronic music.

Jamie Lloyd’s debut longplayer, “Trouble Within” (Future Classic) received much critical acclaim upon its Australian release with local tastemakers praising it as one of the best electronic albums of the year, drawing comparisons to Matthew Herbert and Jamie Lidell.

“[Jamie Lloyd] takes 80s George Clinton and Arthur Russell-style funk and disco and welds it onto their more recent prodigy - say, Matthew Herbert and Metro Area - to create big thwacking bass lines that rub up against squirming micro-edited bass frequencies, and most impressively, languid, intoxicating songs.” - Matthew Levinson / Cyclic Defrost

‘Trouble Within’ was followed up with remix album ‘More Trouble’ (Future Classic); a collection of dancefloor remixes from luminaries such as Quarion, Brennan Green, Trickski, Zwicker, Soultourist and Jimi Polar among others. These remixes have helped Jamie find his way into the record bags of Steve Bug (Poker Flat), Laurent Garnier (F Communications), Charles Webster (Miso/Defected), Ame (Innervisions), Michael Reinboth (Compost), Llorca (F Communications), Anja Schneider and Jennifer Cardini, with the Quarian remix of ‘May I?’ being featured on Jennifer’s compilation for Kompakt Records in early 2008.

In addition to a busy DJing schedule, Jamie teams up with Noel Boogie in Silent Partner, and he is also collaborating with partner Sui Zhen on an exciting new project called “Little Hat”.

Jamie is working on his second album at the moment. It’s set to finished mid year. The album is shaping up to be a collection of dance floor pieces, with Jamie exploring his love for bent Techno and wobbly disco and house music.

INTERVIEW

What made you want to start DJing?
Seeing the boys at Mad Racket in Sydney play.

What did you want to be when you were younger?
A fireman.

What is your favourite venue to play at?
The Civic Hotel Underground or random warehouse parties.

What was your worst gig?
Don’t really have a worst gig. Some are just better than others.

Favorite DJ gadget?
My All star Sic Mats.

Vinyl, CD’s or Laptop?
I use all three. Just depends on the gig.

Is there anywhere you want to DJ that you haven’t?
I have not yet done a party on the beach. That would be sweet.

What inspires the music that you make?
Everything around me. People, music, films, food , love , hate  - everything!

If you could anyone else in the world for a day, who would it be?
A Panda for sure!

What is your guilty pleasure?
I like salt and vinegar chips a lot.

Where can your fans see you play regularly?
The Loft Sydney.

What are you plans for the future?
Finishing 2nd Album and traveling next year.

Is there another DJ you would like to work with?
Matthew Herbert.

Who is leading the tech house and techno scene at the moment?
Omar S.

Finally, what is your song of the month?
Glob (Original Mix) - Kenny Larkin,

Link to Jamie Lloyd Allen’s mix - Click here

BIO

If you’ve been anywhere near an electronic music event in the past few years, the likelihood is that at least one point during the evening you will have been moving to the hypnotic sounds of James Talk.

Born and bred in Southampton, James’s reputation has been forged on endless days in the studio perfecting his unique sound of funky tech and acid house, and spellbinding performances at some of the biggest clubs on the planet.

Things have happened very quickly for James, but to all those in the industry who have been involved with his meteoric rise, none are surprised at his success, and this was demonstrated in February 2005 when James was invited to supply the guest mix on John Digweed’s Kiss 100 show. The mix earned praise from far and wide, and James has never looked back since.

One of his many supporters Nic Fanciulli has already signed three of James’s tracks to his uber cool Saved imprint and featured them on his recent Renaissance compilations, whilst props from djs that include Sasha, John Digweed, Danny Howells, Pete Tong and Steve Lawler amongst others have helped push James’s sound to thousands of listeners around the world.

Further sustained success has since followed. In 2006 James was voted as DJ Mag’s Breakthrough Artist by Nic Fanciulli, Sander Kleinenberg and Fergie, whilst i-DJ featured James alongside Max Sedgley and Braund Reynolds as ‘One To Watch’ for the future.

His work alongside Audiofly on ‘Cool Wet Grass’ was signed to Get Physical whilst ‘Eggs Are Cute’ became one of the most successful releases on the Nu-Republic label. James has since launched his own label ‘Spoken Recordings’ which is an outlet for his own material, and his releases ‘Remote’, ‘Warm Milk’ and ‘Pass Me The Suntan Lotion’ have cemented the label’s position as one of the most exciting new monikers on the market.

On the remix tip, James is one of the most in demand new artists on the scene, with projects for Underwater, CR2, Data, Big Love, Saved and Little Mountain Records that have seen him remix on artists that include Danny Howells, Stakker, DJ Pierre, King Unique, Buick Project, and Fedde Le Grand - every single remix different from the last, but encapsulating the essential rhythm and groove that is synonymous with James’s sound.

If all this wasn’t enough, James’s dj diary continues to grow with gigs all over the world. Amazing performances at Ministry Of Sound, Womb, Shindig, Renaissance, Godskitchen and Coloursfest have seen James tear the floor apart, and with debuts at various festivals and events all over the planet in the coming months, James Talk is the name being spoken by promoters and club goers in all four corners of the scene.

INTERVIEW

What made you want to start DJing?
I began DJing by chance. A few friends at school bought some decks, and I played about with them. I enjoyed the idea of mixing records together and entertaining people with music. So a year later I bought some of my own.

What did you want to be when you were younger?
I had no idea. My dad is a Design Engineer so I always thought I would end up doing something like that, I’ve always been really interested in Science and how things work.

What is your favorite venue to play at?
Until it closed last year, I would of had to say the main room at The Cross in London, but now since that has gone. I would say OneSixOne in Melbourne.

What was your worst gig?
About 2 years ago I DJ’d on a Thursday night in London, in a bar. There was only 2 people there. I felt so bad for the promoter.

Favorite DJ gadget?
DJM 800, it’s the most comfortable mixer for me to play on. It feels so smooth. I have used Pioneer mixers for the last 10 years. This will be a hard mixer to beat.

Vinyl, CD’s or Laptop?
By preference I would say vinyl, I enjoy the tactile feel. But for convenience I use CD’s, and I HATE laptops in nightclubs.

Is there anywhere you want to DJ that you haven’t?
Yes, South America. It is one Territory that eludes me. Specifically D Edge and Warung Beach. I’ve had enquiries but nothing has been confirmed yet. I am friends with the residents at both clubs, so hopefully it will happen soon.

What inspires the music that you make?
Other peoples music really energies me, and when I see other DJ’s perform. I always write a new track after a night out dancing.

If you could be anyone else in the world for a day, who would it be?
No idea.

What is your guilty pleasure?
I just discovered a new sandwich combination. Corned Beef and Peanut Butter. I also watch far too much Harry Potter.

Where can your fans see you play regularly?
London, I am playing clubs there all the time. I am really lucky to have played nearly all the best venues.

What are you plans for the future?
I am releasing loads of singles this year. I have just finished the follow up single to Sunshyne with Ridney, remixes for Fabric and Get Physical, and a single for Plastic City. I am touring more of Asia this summer and hopefully I will get back to America too.

Is there another DJ you would like to work with?
Loads, but I’d love to write a track with Ian Pooley. His new singles on Pooled Music and Simple are awesome!

Who is leading the tech house and techno scene at the moment?
Reset Robot and Gorge. Both are smashing it.

Finally, what is your song of the month?
It’s a new version for 2009 of a classic. Humate - Love Stimulation (Tom Middleton Remodel)

Link to James Talk’s brand new mix - Click here

BIO

If you like electronic music and you’ve lived in Paris for the last 15 years, there’s no way you don’t know that man. D’Julz start playing the very first Paris raves back in 1992. Since that time he never stoped running to make things happen in his hometown. He’s also the oldest resident of Rex Club with his party Bass Culture. Today D’Julz is releasing more and more great music After having produced EP’s and remixes for label such as Music For Freaks, Paper recordings, 20:20 Vision, Poker Flat, Ovum, Real Tone or Intacto, D’Julz is releasing, Fleurette, his new 12“ on Circus Company.

INTERVIEW

What made you want to start DJing?
The love of House music.

What did you want to be when you were younger?
Wanted to be a copy writer in advertising (which I did for a while before becoming a full time DJ)

What is your favourite venue to play at?
Womb in Tokyo. Fabric in London, Rex in Paris, Panorama bar and Watergate in Berlin.

What was your worst gig?
Whenever a crowd doesn’t give a sh*t about what I’m doing.

Favorite DJ gadget?
My fingers.

Vinyl, CD’s or Laptop?
Vinyl will always be my fave but nothing beats the laptop when on the road.

Is there anywhere you want to DJ that you haven’t?
Romania and Argentina.

What inspires the music that you make?
Old music, new music and a good DJ’s set…

If you could be anyone else in the world for a day, who would it be?
A woman…just curious.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Watching downloaded US TV series and eating chocolate cookies at the same time…so shameful.

Where can your fans see you play regularly?
At my own party called Bass Culture in Paris at Rex Club.

What are your plans for the future?
I’m launching my own label; Bass culture records.

Is there another DJ you would like to work with?
I’ve been lucky enough to work with all the DJ’s I admire so far.

Who is leading the tech house and techno scene at the moment?
It’s not a very original answer, but the first name that comes to my mind is Ricardo Villalobos

Finally, what is your song of the month?
Guy Gerber and Luciano - Arcenciel (Cadenza)

Link to D’JULZ’s live mix from Womb, Tokyo - Click here

BIO

Touring top billing dj set along-side the likes of Richie Hawtin and Green Velvet (at the massive EXIT Festival, Serbia) Jeff Mills (Tribal Sessions in Leeds), Jesse Rose, Dixon and Sebo K (for Jesse’s “Made to Play” monthly at Berlin’s legendary Panorama Bar), M.A.N.D.Y (Watergate, Berlin), Ewan Pearson and Will Saul (SONAR, Barcelona) to remix work from New Order, to techno superstars Booka Shade (voted best act and best record label, Get Physical, in dance bible IDJ last year), there’s much that can be said for this genre-mashing producer. If the increasingly demanding international schedule of weren’t enough (try playing Germany and then Kuala Lumpur in the space of 4 days!), a continuing string of highly successful 12″s on labels and remixes have well and truly solidified deepchild’s reputation as a serious ‘contender’ in the saturated international dance-music community.

London, Tokyo, Berlin, SanFrancisco, Seattle, California, Vancouver, Prague, Cologne, Manchester, Leeds, Serbia,  and more all feature in a yearly extensive dj/live touring schedule, with residencies in homeland of Sydney (AU) at Bread and Butter and KINK fleshing out time between quarterly European tours and a busy studio schedule. When not turning the dials in his studio in Bondi, Sydney, deepchild bunkers down for extended production duties in his unofficial ’second homes’ of various studios in Berlin and Edinburgh.

From ‘big-label’ original releases for labels like US Om Records, remix work for legendary producers New Order and Booka Shade (Get Physical), deeper cuts for Freerange Records (UK) and Affin (German), and serious tech-weapons for BEEF, Dieb Audio and New York’s own MDEX Records, a steady stream of bouncy, crunked-up tech-house sounds have insured deepchild has remained one of Australia’s most in-demand producers. Hipp-e, Robert Babicz, Tigerstripes, Jimpster and Luomo have all leant their remix credits to deepchild 12″s….

The journey has been a long and sonically expansive one. Recent dj support from the likes of Troy Peirce (MINUS), Justin Martin (Dirtybird), Matthias Tanzman (Moon Harbour) and Hipp-e, sits solidly against the proclamations of respected music journal, The Wire, who went as far as to proclaim that this sound was “as sexy and addictive as new-dub electronica gets”. From quirky, stripped-back techno to deep dub explorations, deepchild has proven a robust producer and highly respected dj and live-performer.

When Stereo-Heaven (the biggest dj store in Essen, Germany) found that their biggest selling tech-house record was infact written in a small share-house studio in Sydney’s Inner-West (deepchild’s “No Disgrace”, on Future Classic), they took the time to make special mention of what is indicative of deepchild’s head-turning appeal:

“over here in my hometown in Germany, we really love “no disgrace”!! it’s also by far the best selling record in our new local shop, too…from deep or tech house to minimal djs, hiphop and electronica fans - everybody is into that 3-tracker…really an amazing 12″ you’ve created!”

Freerange Record’s ‘tech-house institution’, Milton Jackson, phrased is rather more succinctly, “Oh My God. I think you are my new hero”.

INTERVIEW

What made you want to start DJing?
I resisted the temptation to become a ‘dj’ for years and years, to be honest. I’d always been reticent to associate myself with the exclusive ‘boys club’ that dj-culture represented to me  - an ugly distillation of narcicism in its most abhorrent and creatively vacuous sense. My first love within electronic music was not so much the club experience as the sounds of experimentally left-field, often unknown producers. I became fascinated by the notion that there could be a ‘faceless’ music-culture, where the beat was, ultimately, the feature element - a notion inherently subversive and somehow democratic. Ultimately, the irony became that, within Australia, it was next to impossible to support myself from live performance alone. So…I taught myself to dj, very much with a sober distance from what I assumed populist ‘dj culture’ to represent. As destiny would dictate, I’ve developed a real love for the club-space, the experience of djing, and the lessons it’s constantly taught me about becoming a better producer.

What did you want to be when you were younger?
I’m not sure I had much idea; the whole slide into techno-culture has felt curiously un pre-meditated! Most of my teens and 20’s Id been fairly pre-occupied (obsessed?!) with experiments in digital media, design and jazz-guitar experimentation.  I certainly knew what i DIDN’T want to be a part (a socio-politially indifferent consumer-culture) and so found myself working for everyone from various charities, design agencies and even the Anglican Church! Ulimately, the wider electronic-music community became a very unique ’space’ where I could discover so much more than ‘music’ itself. I found a home. I couldn’t have imagined this as a young-person, especially as a rather conservative and intellectually ‘overdriven’ one.  I’ve ended up swimming in the waters which sustain me, as obstuse as they might have seemed from a distance.

What is your favourite venue to play at?
A toss-up between Panoramabar or Watergate in Berlin, and Sankeys in Manchester - PBar’s legendary status is well earned. It’s totally unique, sprawling and neo-industrial, with a sound-system to die for, and a clientelle passionate about new music experience, rather than anthemic cliche. Watergate is more intimate, gorgeous, and once-more sounds fantastic - dear to me also as it was my first club-gig in Berlin. Sankey’s is what the UK northerner’s would call “Proper” -  loud as bollix, warm, friendly and no-frills. Manchester crowd’s are great fun; enthusiastic and ‘up for it’, as they say.

What was your worst gig?
There;s a list of these almost as long as the ‘good ones’, I’m afraid! The wider techno-community has been tremendously forgiving to me over the years, particularly my formative ones. It would doubtlessly be one of numerous mid-90s shows where I was non/under-paid, performing live in a pub venue someplace in Sydney…dissinterested punters and ascerbic red-neck sound-engineers with failed rock-careers weighing heavily on their enebriated shoulders as my company. I pity my girlfriends at the time whom I dragged out to bear witness…sigh.

Favorite DJ gadget?
Roland SH-101 analogue monosyth, circa 1982 - STILL the most flexible, underrated analog synth created. Gorgeous looking too. Bass-squelch never belched so satisfyingly!

Vinyl, CD’s or Laptop?
Vinyl for back-room classics and dusty soul throwdowns. CDs for main-room regular slots. Laptop+drum-machine+synth arsenal for live shows.

Is there anywhere you want to DJ that you haven’t?
Warehouse Project in Manchester - just returned from playing their official after-party this weekend. The WP is massive, throbbing, ecstatic, reminiscent of the best elements of mid-90s rave experience. Brilliant. Cocoon would also be ace, methinks. To be honest, every show is it’s own unique reward - for me, it’s about those present, rather than any venue’s perceived righteousness…even the smaller / supposedly ‘inconsequential’ venues can have their own unique flavour.

What inspires the music that you make?
Celebration. Thanks-giving. The desire to make people happy. The intrigue of repetition, minimalism and it’s primal narrative. Kicks, snares, prayers…

If you could anyone else in the world for a day, who would it be?
A child again, newborn without preconception or fear.

What is your guilty pleasure?
My life! The grace of others…ever present.

Where can your fans see you play regularly?
At the moment, it’s a little difficult - I’m in the half-year I generally spend playing outside Australia. When I’m home (generally for the Australian summer) I can be found djing, fairly regularly, at the Bunker in Kings Cross - small, intimate, home to some of the city’s more special techno-parties.

What are you plans for the future?
I’ve just been fortunate enough to dj in Tokyo and the US west-coast for the first time. I’m planning on returing more long-term to the US, explore and perform in new territories. Production and remix work keeps chuggin’ along steadily, and I’m thankful to remain enraptured by beat-driven music. I’m about to do a rather ‘dub-steppy’ 12″for a label called Sub Continental Dub, which marks an official sort of ‘return’ to the dubbier sounds I grew up producing in the 90s. I’m excited about what I might rediscover.

Is there another DJ you would like to work with?
DJs, not so much - MCs and producers, for sure. Mos Def, Common, Tikiman, Madlib, Dr Octagon would be dope. Burial would be fantastic…Mad Mike…Sly and Robbie…

Who is leading the tech house and techno scene at the moment?
The moment there becomes a singular, centralised, ‘leader’ is the moment that the culture dies, for me. The notion makes no sense to me. We’re strongest as complementary elements in a culture that’s inherently symbiotic, inter-dependent.

Finally, what is your song of the month?
“It’s a Pity” (LuLu Rouge Bootleg) by Tania Stephens. A brillant, skank-tastic rework by the lesser-known collab/side-project of Trentemoller, LuLu Rouge.

Link to Deepchild’s brand new mix - Click here

BIO

DJUMA SOUNDSYSTEM are the electronic outlett for Norwegian DJ
Mikkas and the Dane Lars B - the duo behind the modern classic “Les Djinns”,
a mix of lush arabic drumming and house, with a sweet light and melancollic
melody thrown in for good meassure. The result is a mindblowing tune that is
impossible to put down as just one genre….Djuma Soundsystem was born.
Their warm and groovy approach to electronic beats has received no less
than extraordinary reviews. Djuma Soundsystem prides them selves on
engaging the crowd’s interest with their bass-line driven warm sounds.

INTERVIEW

What made you want to start DJing?
I have always loved music, I don’t know what drew me to music in the
first place,  but my mother tells me that when I was two years old, I
would sit quietly with my head in a speaker listening to the radio,
she was afraid I was going to be deaf and dragged me away but two
minutes later she would find me there again.
Lars

I never had any choice; there was just always music inside my head. I
was never musical in any sense, but I always hoped that one day I
would be able to get it out. Djing was a good place to start.
Mikkas

What did you want to be when you were younger?
We always wanted to do music.

What is your favourite venue to play at?
There are a few around the world, we love playing at Hard Pop in
Juarez (Mexico), See Sound Lounge in Seatle (USA), Studio Martin in
Bucharest (Romania) and Villa in Oslo (Norway) just to name a few.

What was your worst gig?
It has been a while since we have had a truly awefull gig, but I think
our worst gig was in a small town in Belgium that shall remain
anonymous. Right before we were set to play they had a band playing
cover versions of old disco hits and a porn star miming to euro dance
versions of ABBA songs…. When we got on stage we cleared the arena
in 10 minutes.

Favorite DJ gadget?
The Pioneer DJM 800 mixer, we love the sound and the effects.

Vinyl, CD’s or Laptop?
All of the above.

Is there anywhere you want to DJ that you haven’t?
We would love to go to Brazil, we were supposed to go there twice,
but everytime something f**ks up.

What inspires the music that you make?
Food, love, life and DJing.

If you could be anyone else in the world for a day, who would it be?
I wouldn’t mind being a girl for a day.

What is your guilty pleasure?
I have got this fetish, whenever I’m real drunk in and in a small town
somewhere, I will go to the local disco and ask the dj for anything by
Scooter!
Lars

I love Bluebeat - Jamaican pop songs from the 60’s. - It’s very
simple, and almost too catchy.
Mikkas

Where can your fans see you play regularly?
We have got a residency at See Sound Lounge in Seattle so you should be
able to catch us there at least a couple of times a year 

What are you plans for the future?
We hope our new singles will get noticed in this big media landscape,
and hope to get to meet some more nice people around the globe, most
people that are into electronic music are nice people.

Is there another DJ you would like to work with?
We would love to work with Riva Star, and it looks like we will soon.

Who is leading the tech house and techno scene at the moment?
We are always impressed by Bodzin and Romboy, their new album is
amazing, - dark, groovy, melodic and quirky, they have got the “magic
touch”! We really love everything they do together.

Finally, what is your song of the month?
The dOP remix of our track Bipolar is amazing!!

Link to Djuma Soundsystem’s brand new mix - Click here

BIO

Jozef K is a freshly appointed resident for the prestigious UK club night, Tribal Sessions held at Sankeys of Manchester. Jozef K has performed alongside an abundance of internationally famous DJs; Trentemoller, Josh Wink, Layo & Bushwacka, Nic Fanciulli and Adam Beyer, playing to crowds of 1000 people. Other activity for Jozef K is his exclusive mix for the ‘Proton Radio’ site; the most listened to dance music website on the internet. He has also thrown parties at various venues across Manchester under 2 separate projects ‘Uber Disco’ and ‘Forward’, bookings include Manuel Tur, Milton Jackson and Worthy and has played various venues across the UK; from Carlisle to London. Expect big things from this talented young DJ!

INTERVIEW

What made you want to start DJing?
I’m passionate about music. DJing allows me to share that passion with whoever is on the dancefloor.

What did you want to be when you were younger?
Join the R.A.F., be a barrister, Sound Technician.

What is your favourite venue to play at?
The packed-out Sankeys basement!

What was your worst gig?
In the bar at Sankeys, none of my CDs would work, had to mix with a mates tunes that I knew very little of for 3 hours!

Favourite DJ gadget?
Mini-Jack to ¼ inch Jack adapter.
Cant plug your headphones in without one of those bad boys as I learnt last night, had the sound tech running around like a madman before my set.

Vinyl, CD’s or Laptop?
CDs.

Is there anywhere you want to DJ that you haven’t already?
Club underground Ibiza.

What inspires the music that you make?
The dubstep artist Burial.

If you could be anyone else in the world for a day, who would it be?
Sachin Tendulkar.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Cheese and lots of it.

Where can your fans see you play regularly?
Tribal Sessions, recently appointed with residency.

What are you plans for the future?
Buy loads of production software and make some pearling house tracks.

Is there another DJ you would like to work with?
Manuel Tur, will be doing so at the forward party 5th June @ Spektrum.

Who is leading the tech house and techno scene at the moment?
Probably Steve Bug, his label Poker Flat is top of the pack for me in the tech house world at the minute.

Finally, what is your song of the month?
Hang Around (Karizma Kaytronic Dub Remix) – Ben Westbeech.

Link to Jozef K’s brand new mix - Click here