Interview with SHIPSTAD & WARREN [2010]

Friday, October 29, 2010





U.S. and Canadian born, Luke Shipstad & Dylan Warren; both still teenagers, have made a sudden appearance on the Progressive House music scene. Both after only a few years of producing varied electronic music, ranging from Ambient to Trance, the duo discovered Progressive House. Though still teenagers, Shipstad & Warren are at the beginning of a long career.


Together their sound has been described as emotional, melodically driven, deep, powerful, uplifting and not to mention easy on the ears! Combined their varied styles have gained huge recognition and support from big names including, Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, Judge Jules, Paul Oakenfold, Andy Moor, Solarstone, Rank1, Kenneth Thomas, Marco V, Sied Van Riel, Marcus Schossow, Thrillseekers, Miss Nine, Mango, Answer42, Roddy Reynaert and loads more!


As DJ's, you could say that Shipstad & Warren are ready for the masses. Shipstad & Warren will continue to grab the attention of audiences across the world through the aid of technology and their productions.


Now moving forward with new releases and remixes left and right, the duo is making releases on many different powerful labels including, Black Hole, (Songbird),  Armada, Spinnin’, Proton, and Nellie. Seeing no signs of slowing down, the production and DJ duo are in full force, ready to take over the Progressive House genre. 


[Official Shipstad & Warren Biography]


Luke and Dylan, how are things lately?



Things have been going absolutely spectacular! We’ve recently settled down with quite a few releases on Black Hole Recordings on their Songbird imprint and have been working heavily with the guys from Suspect 44 (Also on Black Hole Recordings and soon to be showing some very impressive credentials ;) )



Can you share to us how you two started producing music?



Well back in 2008 we met through a mutual friend and since then we’ve noticed our sounds melding so well together that we figured we might as well create a duo! We both complemented each others sounds and production methods very well and were always happy with the result.



Our inspirations run wild all the time, all the way from ambient to electro styled tunes. Although our home is Progressive House so you’ll notice lots of influence from the genre’s heavy hitters such as, Deadmau5, Jay Lumen, Andy Duguid, Arty, Answer 42, Schodt and more recently Suspect 44.



Aside from making music, what else do you enjoy doing?



More music making! Haha. Well We’re both gaming nerds and computer nerds...We guess it comes with the job of music production... We both have outside jobs as well aside from music to pull in extra money here and there.



Your latest release on Nellie Recordings, “Last Chance”, is out now. Can you share with us your inspiration behind this release?



To be honest that recording had no particular influence. We’re certainly not going to sit here and type you some sob story or beautiful sunset that thoroughly inspired us to make it...The fact of the matter is that a lot of music is just plain created by musicians for the sake of making music! Now we’re not stating that ALL music is crafted this way...but in this instance...It was!



In your opinion, how has being young contributed to your career?



Well you’re certainly right in thinking there’s an advantage to starting early. You get to play around with genres, find which sound you belong to and you have lots of time to develop your sound and production styles. Another beauty that comes with being young is the ability to switch any of these as any time!



That being said, there are some disadvantages. Club attending age in many countries is 18 and because half of us is under 18, having gigs turned down because of age is common...However, because we’re so young, we can gain support from the masses before we being touring and add an audience that wants us before we go out and play :)




Weighing the upsides and downsides of the internet and technology to the music industry in general, how do you bring your name out there in the advent of the digital era?



Make music as brilliantly as possible without flooding the market with mundane crap that everyone has already heard! Getting our name out on youtube, getting the uploaders to get our songs out there so their tens of thousands of subscribers get to see our music! And also. Promo, promo, promo. The internet is by far the easiest “fame maker” tool of all time. There are people that become phenomenons over night because of the internet!



However this does lead to the topic of illegal downloading on the internet...It’s by far the number one source of promo...but on the same token...if us artists are going to continue to make music, we need to make money from it as well. Hopefully soon there will be a decent balance in this difficult equation...but neither of us really see a resolve anytime soon.



As part of the frontier of the youth in the electronic dance music scene, what message would you like to send out to all young and aspiring producers around the world?



First and foremost, please stop asking for our autographs :P

In all seriousness, just keep trying and working your hardest to sound the way you want to in your head ;) Listen to your track next to more successful artists...if it sounds just as good in terms of production and quality, then maybe you’re on the right track! If not, then maybe back the drawing board?

None of our success happened over night and as noted above...we’ve been working at it for about two years now, so if your first ever track doesn’t sound like the one hit wonder you were hoping for...don’t beat yourself up over it and just continue to work at it!



Where do you see yourselves three to five years from now?



In a pool next to twelve dozen gorgeous women. That’s right. That’s 144 gorgeous women for those of you not keeping track.

Also hopefully touring the globe with Suspect 44 as well as establishing ourselves exclusively on a predominant Progressive House label.



Can you name one restaurant you cannot live without?



Well this question certainly came out of the blue hahahaha.

Shipstad: Benihana...Two words, Hibachi. Shrimp.

Warren: KFC, cause I'm black.



What can we expect from you guys in the near future?



Well we do have a New York gig that we’re working on at the moment...So all you east-coasters can look forward to that!



As far as releases go...As we noted above, we’ve established ourselves on Black Hole (Songbird) for quite a few releases into the end of 2010 and beginning of 2011 as Shipstad & Warren as well as a collaboration with Suspect 44 called “Broken” which is available now at all major online retailers.



I, Miguel Libre, would like to personally thank you for your time and patience in accomplishing this interview! May you have a bright career ahead! Support as always!



Cheers Miguel! Thank you for the opportunity to do this interview and thank you for your constant support. Thank you to the fans as well! And always know, if you want to talk to either of us, find us on facebook (We usually respond!)



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Shipstad & Warren- Last Chance



Luke Shipstad and Dylan Warren were last spotted on Nellie Recordings back in April with their mind-levitating release, “Near Perfect”. Young and talented, the two guys behind S&W have long been an indispensable icon in the melodic progressive house scene. Join them as they round-up another brilliant release for Nellie Recordings— “Last Chance”!


Packed with heavenly piano melodies, echoing vocalesque samples, and the signature feel-good vibe by S&W, “Last Chance” signals the vibrant return of Luke Shipstad and Dylan Warren on the label!


A certified top-notched release from Nellie Recordings, “Last Chance” is out now— be sure to get your hands on this wonderful craft!



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Armando Biz- Espresso Romano

Monday, October 25, 2010


Absolutely frontline three-track café-inspired EP entitled, “Espresso Romano” from Armando Biz — one of the favorite deep and tech artists on Green Mono Music Studio! “Espresso Romano” is a deep-tech soundtrack tailor-made for nocturnal sessions. Just like a shot of Espresso Romano, this track will get you through those deep and sleepless nights!

Next on the menu is the smooth-flowing, dreamy, and delightful track, “Café Macchiato”. For those fond of lounging on a pleasant afternoon, this is the track to chill out to! Third and last track is “Granita de Сaffè”— another quality tech-drenched production from Armando Biz! This time around, grounding basslines and big-room riffs come into play.

Espresso Romano” EP is out now— go and indulge yourselves in this one-of-a-kind treat today!



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Golopapas - Preference

Saturday, October 23, 2010






Green Mono Music Studio proudly unveils the latest feel-good package from Golopapas -- Preference!

One thing you have to know about the guys behind Golopapas is that they are twins.Sergey and Olexander Golopapa — both hailing from their humble hometown in Kyiv, Ukraine — have dedicated themselves to creating music from the different shades of electronic music. Their latest release spawns “Preference” and “Burnin Love”, the two newest crafts from the twins that would leave you begging for more!

First track is “Preference” — an onslaught built on deep atmosphere, echoing chords, head-nodding basslines, and stomping kicks. “Burnin Love”, the second track, drifts to a more mellow territory. With its heartwarming vibes and its soulful vocals, “Burnin Love” provides the release with a sound close.

Golopapas takes two for Green Mono Music Studio, and the result, a highly-sophisticated release entitled, “Preference”! Support this release today!


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Evenwave- SLM / Robot Dance

Friday, October 22, 2010





Evenwave is the guise for Hungarian producer, Istvan Benko who has been through quite a number of genres from psychedelic trance, techno, and beyond. His sound is said to be a mixture of massive beats, snappy tech sounds, and of course, catchy melodies. To show us how he does it, Evenwave effortlessly manifests his trademark sound in his latest release on Ear Supply Records-- "SLM / Robot Dance"!


SLM
Embodying a lethal and a gut-piercing riff, SLM is a certified tech bomb! Not just that, its big-room atmosphere and its colossal  breakdown bring its listeners and dancers to a different dimension of electronic frenzy! 


Robot Dance
From the first few seconds alone, it is quite evident that Robot Dance, the second track of the release, puts the "catchy melodies" to Evenwave's job description. The pumping basslines, the push-and-pull structure, the electrifying vibe, the catchy melodies are few of many salient features of the track that gives us the reasons why it should not miss peak-time play! 





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Nellie Vibes 01

Monday, October 18, 2010



For the past years, the people behind Nellie Recordings have embarked themselves on a journey to search for the true identity of the label. Each release since day one has contributed to the sound of Nellie, and each artist signed week after week has brought the label to newer heights.

Celebrating its success with its beloved artists on the roster, Nellie Recordings sums up a captivating collection of ten, brand-new tracks for the first installment of the Nellie Vibes series! The purpose of Nellie Vibes is to perfectly capture the real essence of the label through the various sounds of new and existing Nellie artists coming from all over the world!

Nellie Vibes 01— the first of many enchanting compilations from Nellie Recordings— is now available for purchase. Support this release today!


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Interview with TARMO [2010]

Sunday, October 17, 2010





Twenty-ten is the year this talented artist became a part of the frontier of the Finnish progressive house scene. With his emotional and vocal soundtracks "I Sing For You" and "Sun and Sea", Tarmo Mäkipaja, alongside vocalist AC, has started to gain attention in Finnish dance charts, and has acquired support from prominent names in the industry. 


As a video director and a collaborating producer, Tarmo has also worked the likes of fellow Finns, Otto Yliperttula and Karolus Viitala, the two guys behind the guise, Something Good.  


With more releases, collaborations, and free bootlegs in the future, Tarmo surely is someone who the scene should start eying on. 




Hi Tarmo, how are things going?

Ciao, I’m good thanx! Started to wear my warm winter jacket because it's getting
chilly here in Finland.




Can you share with us the story behind how you became a producer?


I listened to rap / hip-hop when I was a teenager, and of course I had to have
my own rap band. First it was just deejaying but it wasn’t enough… so I started
to make my own beats as well. At some point (I think it was like 4 years ago…) I
just started to make more house oriented music and so this is where I am today.


Aside from making music, what else do you enjoy doing?


I really enjoy making a good dinner. I usually spend hours in the kitchen in
great company and sip some wine while cutting vegetables. If you ever come to
Finland you can write a review about my cooking as well. J


Let’s talk about sound. In three words, can you describe to us your
sound?


olive oil, garlic, black pepper


How is the scene back there in Finland?


The scene is good, a lot of new dj’s and artists coming up. I think people are
really trying to push things forward here.


How has being Finnish contributed to your career?


Finland is a small country and the people are quite innovative. I've been really
lucky as I've managed to find good people to work with. Working with a good
crew has given me the chance to learn a bunch of interesting new things, such
as making music videos..


Okay, here is something tricky. In your career so far, what do you think
is your biggest achievement?


As a producer I think this new release with AC - “Sun and Sea” is the biggest
thing so far. We’ve got some nice attention on the official dance chart here in
Finland and the song was also included in a compilation CD with all time summer
hits. Thanks everyone for the support!


As a dj I think the biggest achievement took place this summer. Me and the boys
threw a gig for like 5000 people at the legendary Yyteri beach. That was cool.


Complete the sentence: Tarmo releases are incomplete without ____.


LOVE


What are your all time top three tracks?


Man, this question is too hard to answer because I listen to all kinds of music
from soul to techno, from mainstream to underground… so there’s like 10
favourite songs in every category…


But I can tell you my 3 favourite new tracks of this year so far. So this is how my
New Music Awards would look like:


1. Robyn – Dancing on my own (Best new pop song of the year 2010)
2. Axwell – Nothing but love 4 you (Best new house track of the year 2010)
3. Shakira – waka waka (Sharam arena mix) (Best remix of the year 2010)


Your latest release with AC, “Sun and Sea” is out now. Can you
share with us your inspirations behind this wonderful vocal piece?


Well AC found this old background I had made like 2 years ago but never really
finished. She thought it had a good feeling to it and so we started working
on it together and once that happened, it all came together quite easily.
What we aimed at was to make the background quite intense and pair that with
warm and happy vocals. I guess for us Sun and Sea just pictures one of those
endless summer days that you spend with the best of people, when you're just
truly happy and it feels like the summer would go on forever..


What is next for Tarmo?


The music video for “Sun and Sea” is going to be ready in about 3 weeks.
I’m really exited about it. It’s gonna be a nice piece of summer action!
Also I try to get better and better as a producer so definitely new things coming
up!


I, Miguel Libre, would like to personally thank you for making this interview possible! Good luck in your career and full support as always!


Thanks MIGZ It's always a pleasure to talk with you!







For more information about TARMO and his music, visit:
http://www.myspace.com/tarmomusik

http://soundcloud.com/tarmo-sweetshake-net


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TARMO feat. AC- Sun and Sea



Tarmo Mäkipaja, together with AC, is back with another vocal progressive track entitled, "Sun and Sea"--  a track that will leave you singing your hearts out! A certified sunset soundtrack, "Sun and Sea" comes with a radio edit, a club mix, and a re-edit from TARMO, while Something Good, Fboti, and Lexa contribute their respective remixes for the track.


Sun and Sea (Club Mix)
Similar to the radio edit, the Club Mix caters stomping kicks and a smooth-sailing melody. Moreover, the wonderful vocals perfectly captures the true essence of the track.


TARMO feat. AC - SUN AND SEA (Club mix) by TARMO


Sun and Sea (TARMO Re-edit)
Thick and drifting basslines are on this one! If you want a version to dance to, then TARMO's re-edit is an excellent alternative for you.


TARMO feat. AC - SUN AND SEA (TARMO re-edit) by TARMO


Sun and Sea (Something Good Remix)
Of course, Otto and Karolus once again steps-in for their fellow Finnish buddy! Giving "Sun and Sea" a more atmospheric remake with a touch of SG vibe, Something Good fills-in a remix for this release!


TARMO feat. AC - SUN AND SEA (Something Good remix) by TARMO


Sun and Sea (Fboti Remix)
Fboti Remix is the wildcard of this release. Packed with stubby basslines and infectious,  high-soaring stabs, Sun and Sea (Fboti Remix) brings TARMO's soundtrack to the massive clubbing arenas!


TARMO feat. AC - SUN AND SEA (Fboti remix) by TARMO


Sun and Sea (Lexa Remix)
Lexa fills up the last slot in the release with an electrifying reinterpretation of "Sun and Sea".


TARMO feat. AC - SUN AND SEA (Lexa remix) by TARMO
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George Horn- Hypnotizing

Friday, October 15, 2010





Texas-based  house and lounge music producer George Horn recently released his debut on Cabrio Records entitled, "Hypnotizing". Moreover, celebrating another top-notched release, Cabrio Records hands-over remix duties to Chris Girard, Kyka, and of course, Ricky Inch!




Hypnotizing (Original Mix)
Cross-over some elements from sunset downtempo tracks with deep night-dwelling basslines and glowing pads, you will more or less get something like the first track on this release, the original mix of Hypnotizing. 


Hypnotizing (Chris Girard Remix)
An edgier and more tech-oriented approach to "Hypnotizing" by Canadian producer Chris Girard lands as the second track of the package-- good alternative indeed.


Hypnotizing (Kyka Remix)
Estonian deep house mainstay Kyka once again appears on a Cabrio release to spice things up! With a superb arsenal of sounds on the line, Kyka kicks-off an upbeat and groovy reinterpretation of "Hypnotizing"!


Hypnotizing (Ricky Inch Kytte Dub)
Ricky Inch is back with two fresh remixes for Cabrio! First of the two is his Kytte Dub, a manifestation of the deeper and darker sounds of  Inch. With this, Ricky Inch definitely lives out the name of this release!


Hypnotizing (Ricky Inch Saxy Dub)
Going out the rabbit hole, the release garners a very jazzy version as heard in Ricky Inch's Saxy dub, the second of this two remixes in the package. The breakdown with its saxophone solo is simply something to die for!




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Native Rush- And At Night EP

Saturday, October 9, 2010



Native Rush takes center stage on Deeper Manila as they set their debut four-track release, “And at Night”! Moreover, Native Rush is the moniker for two talented German producers, Johan Brandes and Gunther Purshe who focus on crafting deep house, soul, and techno music.

Nocturnal anthem, “Many Times” brings the release to life with its laid-back atmosphere, deep-drifting grooves, echoing chords, and hazy vocal samples. Deeper Manila captain Justin de Guzman takes remix duties for “Many Times”— the result, an in-your-face groovy reinterpretation! Excellent remix right here.

Third track on the package is “Whatadelay”, a soundtrack of hip melodies and haunting echoing vocal samples. “Arkwright” is the fourth and last track on the package, and the drift to a more deep-tech ground is quite evident on this one.

Deeper Manila celebrates the debut of Native Rush on the label with four brand new tracks! “And at Night” is a proud release exclusively brought to you by Deeper Manila— support this release!



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V I F- My Own Side

Friday, October 8, 2010




Picking-up from his remix on Robert Mint’s “Drifting Spirits”, Ukrainian producer, V I F is back on Nellie Recordings in full-force with his debut release, “My Own Side”! Also included in the package are Andrew Playton’s remix and V I F’s own radio mix.

“My Own Side”, first in line, is a thundering track brushed with a blissful breakdown! Prepare yourselves for seven minutes of purely-ecstatic melodies from the one and only Konstantin Astafyev, V I F.

Andrew Playton is no newbie on Nellie Recordings. He was last seen on the label with his massive release, “Silence”, and now, he takes remixing duties for “My Own Side”! The Playton remix delves deeper to a darker sound while maintaining the mystical vibe of V I F’s original craft— fantastic!

V I F’s “My Own Side” is out today, so be sure to support this release! 



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