Wednesday, 24 July 2013

DIRTY MIND MIX #169: Joe Landen (Germany)


This weeks DIRTY MIND MIX is our 5 years anniversary mix by radio owner Joe Landen. He presents a special set with important tracks in the history of the house music station. Enjoy the journey.

Listen to the mix:


Tracklist:
01. Miss Nine - Everlasting (Dub Version)
02. Rodriguez Jr. - Pandora (Original Mix)
03. Nicone & Tazaka - Tokio Night Club (Philip Bader Mix)
04. El Mundo & Satori - Jazz Tango (Original Mix)
05. Marco Carola - Bloody Cash (Original Mix)

About the artist:
Joe Landen just loooves electronic music! He discovered this passion when he was 18 and started to collect party flyers. Shortly afterwards Joe established an international network of flyer collectors for exchanging the small hand-outs. For his communication design studies he moved to Stuttgart and began to deejay, produce, and organise parties. He became well known with his final year project called "The Flyer Phenomenon" (www.flyerz.de, in German only), a website which is all about the subject matter of party flyers and which also reflects the history of electronic music. As a graphic and web designer he set up the TWINPIX design studio (www.twinpix.de), which had a number of customers from the nightlife scene, including the legendary M1 Club in Stuttgart, for which he did the website for over 5 years. In 2006 he was offered the opportunity to spend six months in Amsterdam, fell in love with the city and shortly afterwards emigrated. There Joe founded the internet radio DIRTY MIND MUSIC as a side-project to establish a platform for quality house music. In 2010 Joe moved from A to B, from Amsterdam to Berlin, taking the radio to another level together with his Finnish wife Ulla. Joe's style can be best described as exciting house music, ranging from deep to tech house - but always with a quality touch!

More information about Joe:
www.joelanden.com

More mixes:
play.dirtymindmusic.com

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Blog article by Joe Landen for blog.dirtymindmusic.com
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Saturday, 20 July 2013

Meet the DIRTY MIND MUSIC team!

Our radio DIRTY MIND MUSIC celebrates its 5th birthday this summer, so its time that you meet the core team behind it:


City I live in:
Berlin -  an exciting city! Not only because there is so much happening, but also because of its crazy history. You still feel it everywhere and it only happened a few decades ago.

What I love about DIRTY MIND MUSIC:
That we can reach electronic music lovers all over the world! We have listeners in 100 different countries, including South Africa, Bermuda, Colombia, Peru, China, Thailand, New Zealand, Russia, Saudi Arabia – amazing what technology can make happen today. I mean, this is the true spirit of House Music: no boundaries - everybody is welcome! And when we get from these listeners a nice feedback, then we know why we are doing the radio.

How DIRTY MIND MUSIC started:
I could not find a radio station, which constantly plays good and interesting house music. So I created my own station as a very ambitious hobby project. Our radio is made out of passion for electronic music. I am glad that lot of people with different skills support my idea.

Best place in Berlin for partying?
Definitely Berghain! As I am a house music lover I prefer the Panorama Bar, the house floor above the main hall. Its very hard to get into the club that is why the crowd inside is so special. Panorama Bar has no Go Go Dancers or any fancy stuff, just this raw architecture and a massive PA. And when its already morning or during the day and the light jockey opens the blinds for a few seconds, the crowd explodes because of the sunlight hitting their moving bodies. Wow!



City I live in:
Berlin. The city of music, culture, art, nature, endless club nights and everything in between! Even though Berlin is a huge cosmopolitan city, it is so relaxed and laidback. Home <3

What I love about DIRTY MIND MUSIC:
The fact that DMM plays killer tracks one after the other. The majority of the tracks we play are first heard at a party or in a DJ mix from our favorite DJs. We fall in love with the tracks, find them, buy them and add them to our radio. Every track has a little story. It is nice way to remember those moments again.

How DIRTY MIND MUSIC changed after I participated:
I joined DMM officially in 2010. Back then we played lot of progressive and vocal house. It was very nice and sweet, but we needed a fresh kick! I'm a girl who prefers tech house, techno, minimal, pumping beats and fat bass, so I guess this was the time when DMMs music style changed towards the techy side.

Best place for partying outside Berlin?
IBIZA!! The paradise on earth! You have the best clubs with unbelievable soundsystems, best DJs, like-minded people and the great athmosphere. You have the sun, sea & beach! You have daytime parties and you can go loco during the night. Ibiza is the mecca for electronic music lovers, when you come to the island you can really feel the energy! :) You have to experience this!



City I live in:
Nuremberg (Germany), the city with the famous Christmas market and the spicy gingerbread :-)

What I love about DIRTY MIND MUSIC:
The radio is supporting me in my daily life whenever I need it. With DIRTY MIND MUSIC working, running, cleaning or cooking is more fun. It cheers me up when I am down and calms me down when I need to relax. Sometimes it makes me dancing, sometimes it makes me dreaming...

The idea behind my DIRTY MIND characters:
As the main visual for the radio Joe wanted to create an artificial DIRTY MIND landscape with characters. Together we came up with the idea that I design certain characters, which represent our best friends and our pets. We also have the staff in it like Ulla, the cool cat Mr. Blackie, myself and of course Joe, who is also in the logo of DIRTY MIND MUSIC. The two silhouettes behind him in the logo represent his supporters, who stand behind him. As you can see, the DIRTY MIND WORLD is very unique and personal!

House Music...
sounds better with Joe ;-)



City I live in:
I live in a town called Esslingen near Motorcity Stuttgart. Smaller than Stuttgart, but all you need is a bit peace in your home without all that noise.

What I love about DIRTY MIND MUSIC:
I like the freshness and familiarity of DMM. There are so many DJs, who live for their sets and music - and in DMM they find a home sweet home.

A good DJ mix in my oppinion?
There's no guidance for a good DJ mix. Some people like it hot from the first minute, some need a structure form from easy to party. Every set has it's secret, which has to be found by the audience.

What am I currently busy with:
After years of having the plan in my head my partner in crime Patrick Vano and me started our own label TONSPORT MUSIC. Somewhere between dirty House, grooving Techhouse tunes and a bit of Techno we will offer a plattform for good music. Namedropping is not our aim, we just wanna make the people dance!



City I live in:
Blackie City (I think some ugly humans call it also „Berlin“)

What I love about DIRTY MIND MUSIC:
The stop button, so I can finally get my 18 hours beauty sleep!

DJs I would like to hear in a DIRTY MIND MIX:
Deadmau5, Loco Mice, Daft Skunk, Milk & Sugar, Swedish Mouse Mafia and Felix Da Housecat.

How it feels to make a career from an injured Amsterdam street cat to a superstar in posh Berlin district Prenzlauer Berg:
Pawsome!


Feel free to come and say hello if you spot one of us, we love to get in touch with music lovers!


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Saturday, 29 June 2013

DIRTY MIND MIX #168: NeoDove (France/ Germany)

This weeks DIRTY MIND MIX is from French DJ & Producer NeoDove. After listening to one of his sets in the Kani Mani bar in Berlin we invited him for more music. Hear the result and tune in to his exclusive set at www.dirtymindmusic.com

Tracklist:
01. Theo Parrish - Falling Up (Carl Craig Remix)
02. Matthew Decay & Lee Burridge - Lost In a Moment (Dixon Rework)
03. Adeline - Under The Moon (Original Mix)
04. Steve Bug - Tell Me Why (Extended Version)
05. Barnt - Geffen (Original Mix)
06. Trevino - Backtracking (Original Mix)
07. Pete Bones - Can Of Worms (Original Mix)
08. Freedarich & Stiggsen - Maja (Original Mix)
09. Guy Gerber - Timing (Original Mix)

About the artist:
After a childhood in Normandy, NeoDove (Julien) moved to Paris where he had his first encounter with techno music. His passion for this electronic sound and the atmosphere it produces developed rapidly, driving him to buy his first vinyl turntables and mixer at the age of 20. Since then, he hasn't wasted an opportunity to play and share his taste for various genres of dance music, from deep house to techno. After having played in many bars, clubs and private parties in Paris, Neo decided to move to Berlin in 2011. Renowned as a top party city, what better place to enjoy, dance to and be inspired by the best music played in the best clubs by the best djs...? Neo is currently taking his passion to the next level by producing his own tracks.

More information:
www.facebook.com/neo.dove
www.soundcloud.com/neodove


More information about our DIRTY MIND MIX Internet Radio Show

Blog article by Joe Landen for blog.dirtymindmusic.com
© DIRTY MIND MUSIC

Sunday, 2 June 2013

Ibiza 2013 – The biggest changes this season


Another Ibiza season just started, and this summer is going to be very special! A lot of interesting changes happened this year…

2013 - the year of changes


New club “Bomba” (now Booom!)
First of all, there is a new mega club on the island called “Bomba”. The venue is situated near the harbour of Ibiza Town and hosted the “Penelope” in the past. A real nightlife pro took over the place: Danny Whittle. After being responsible for the bookings of Pacha for years it was time for an own club. Danny takes some of the biggest nights of Pacha with him to Bomba, such as Luciano’s Vagabundos, Erick Morillo and Defected. Wondering why Pacha would let all these people go? Then read further…

Pacha back to the roots
Pacha got enough of the development of DJ fees. In their eyes, big DJs earn too much. That’s why they want to go back to their roots and host nights, where the DJ is not the most important thing. The only one who is allowed to stay is one of the best-paid DJs in the world: David Guetta. Very confusing…

Ushuaia takes over
The 5 star clubbing hotel is getting bigger and bigger. Now Ushuaia took over an old hotel next to the venue, creating the luxury “Ushuaia Tower” out of it. The rooftop will host exclusive parties with a very selective door.
Ushuaia continues to have big daytime parties with their big stage at the pool area. Loco Dice takes over the Thursday slot from Luciano, presenting his new party row “Used + Abused”, while Luciano moves to the Tuesday.
But also Ushuaia learned for this season. They took the complaints of some clubbers serious, that there is too much VIP-habit on their parties. That’s why they now launched a daytime party with underground vibe called “Ants”, taking place every Saturday on a smaller pool area.

Solomun - the new hero of Ibiza
After establishing last year the very successful “Diynamic Neon Night” in club Sankeys on Tuesdays, Mr. Solomun returns to Ibiza to open up a second night! He takes over the Sunday slot of the “Vagabundos” in Pacha to present his new concept “Solomun +1”. This clearly shows that Deep House is getting bigger in the scene again.


The best parties 2013 in Ibiza


You know us, we only recommend the top-notch parties with quality music. If you are this summer in Ibiza, then do not miss these:


Mondays:
Mondays is of course time for “Circo Loco” in DC10. The party is like an electronic music carnival at a high level. The sound is always good and the people are awesome. Expect a more underground atmosphere than in the other clubs.

Also “Cocoon” returns to Amnesia this season. After having a hard time in 2012 with the leaving of the master mind DJs Richie Hawtin and Marco Carola (both establishing great own nights) we are curious to see, how Cocoon and their Techno will develop this year...


Tuesdays
Godfather of Techno Carl Cox continues his musical revolution in club Space and will present very interesting artists like Nic Fanciulli or Nicole Moudaber.

After a successful premiere last summer, the shooting star Solomun returns to club Sankeys with his “Diynamic Neon Night”. If you love Deep House and neon, especially on your face, then this is the place to be.


Wednesdays
For the second year “tINI and the Gang” will be at beach club Sirocco, presenting from around 5pm until midnight a fine selection of Desolat artists – for free!


Thurdays
As mentioned above Loco Dice from Desolat will present for the first time his own party row "Used + Abused” in Ushuaia, starting already really early around 2 pm. For sure this will be a new highlight on the white island.

Our last year party favourite “ENTER” returns also this year to Space. Richie Hawtin is the man behind this great night, which was only established last year. A must see!

As Ushuaia and Space are just lying opposite of each other, the Thurday will be THE PARTY DAY on the island. Seamless partying from 2 pm to 7am on Friday, this is a touch of Berlin!


Fridays
Another great night, which was first created in 2012, comes back to Ibiza: “Music On” with Marco Carola in club Amnesia. Marco will create also this year an unforgettable experience for clubbers on the legendary terrace.


Saturdays
Underground vibe at Ushuaia. The brand new party row “Ants” will show, that the place is not only about VIP. Clubbers robed in only black clothing get discount. People, who work on the island, can register for free entry to the party row. If you become a community member on the Ants-Website, you will get free entry for one party.


Sundays
On Sunday it’s time for Luciano and his “Vagabundos”, showcasing a lot of artists of his uber-label “Cadenza”. As mentioned before the party moved from Pacha to the new venue “Booom!”. For sure this is a great opportunity to see the new club.

A big surprise for everyone: Solomun establishes a second Ibiza residency, this time at Pacha. Taking over the Vagabundos-slot the shooting star DJ will host his “Solomun +1”-parties, which means, he and a special guest will play during the night.


Party calendar


For a full listing check the party calendar of Ibiza Spotlight. They are doing a great job in informing all Ibiza lovers with the latest news since years. Now with a whole new website.


See you in Ibiza this summer!

greetz & beatz,

ULLA & JOE


Blog article by Joe Landen for blog.dirtymindmusic.com
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