Via Lactea

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Ishan (SL) - Via Lactea (Alberto Blanco Remix) [Moussaieff Records]

Chasing euphoria through progressive waves  🌊

Miguel was born in 1980 and is interested in electronic music at a very young age thanks to his cousin.
At the age of 14 he buys his first turntables and his first records, he will initially play in many parties which allows him to make acquaintances in the world of the night, his DJ career really begins in 1999 with a booking at the legendary Mackenzie Club where he will be regularly invited...
In 2001 he participates in the famous «48h of pleasure».
It was in 2003 that he obtained his first residence next to Jochen in room 1 of the fabulous club «La Bush».
In 2004 after several invitations, Miguel is a resident of the club «Le Garden» which is located in Le Touquet (France).
His musical style was influenced at first by the music of Phi-Phi (Extreme), then that of Sasha, John Digweed, Nick Warren and now Guy J and Hernan Cattaneo...
His passion for music allowed him to perform alongside the greatest DJ’s on the Belgian stage and some international, in many bars and clubs in Belgium and northern France.
Now he plays regularly on Xbeat radio (www.xbeat.org).

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Ishan Attanayake, known professionally as ISHAN, is an esteemed DJ hailing from the enchanting hillside town of Bandarawela in Sri Lanka. From a young age, Ishan was driven by his passion for Electronic Dance Music, recognizing it as his true calling and a lifelong pursuit.

Over the years, Ishan's talent and dedication led him to notable achievements in his career. He embarked on his musical journey by securing his first residency at RIU Hotels and Resorts in Sri Lanka, where he captivated audiences with his dynamic performances. Following his success, he ventured into the tropical paradise of Maldives, where he served as a Resident DJ for over two years, adding depth and vibrancy to the vibrant music scene.

Ishan's reputation as a Resident DJ of La Foresta further solidifies his position as a respected figure within the industry. His exceptional skills have earned him the opportunity to share the stage with renowned international artists such as Eelke Kleijn, Space Motion, Armen Miran, Stan Kolev, Matan Caspi, Roy Rosenfeld, DJ Ruby, Aaron Suiss, Silver Panda, Praveen Achary, Teklix and Inna RA to name a few.

A pivotal moment in Ishan's career came during his attendance at the Ultra Music Festival in 2017. As a fervent admirer of artists like Sasha, John Digweed, Henry Saiz, Nic Fanciulli, and Dubfire, he found profound inspiration that fueled his desire to create his own music. Eager to evoke the same emotions in others, Ishan delved into music production, utilizing his versatility as a DJ to inform and enrich his creative output.

Throughout the years, Ishan has garnered recognition for his original productions, releasing his music on esteemed labels such as Univack Records, Pro B Tech Music, Sky Top, COMET RECORDS, SINCITY, Deep Down Music, Soundteller Records, SLC-6 Music, Massive Harmony Records, BC2 Records, Earth Sound Recordings, Arey, Superordinate Music, AH Digital, Big Bells Digital, Another Life Music, Future Avenue, Moussaieff Records, Sounds and Frequencies Records, Oxytocin Records and more.

Parallel to his production endeavors, Ishan curates a captivating podcast series titled "Inspiring Emotions," a testament to his love for mixing tunes that uplift his own spirits. The podcast airs on XBeat Radio, based in Belgium, resonating with listeners worldwide.

Driven by an unwavering passion for his craft, Ishan aspires to continue his trajectory and emerge as one of the most sought-after DJs in his home country and eventually on the international stage. With his innate talent, boundless creativity, and dedication to his art, ISHAN is poised to leave an indelible mark on the global electronic music scene.

Alberto Blanco was born in the city of La Plata, Argentina. At the beginning of the new millennium his main influences were
Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, Sasha, Steve Lawler, Dave Seaman, Timo Maas, Danny Howells among other great leaders of the electronic
music scene. His interests and path towards his destiny began to define themselves in 2006 which lead him to roots of electronic music when
he moved to Ibiza where he began his career as a formal DJ participating in various private events, clubs like Heaven, El Ayoun,
Es Paradis and local radios worldwide known as Ibiza Global Radio, first hand the legendary Joan Ribas and then at
Ibiza Sonica Radio residency thanks to Igor Marijuan on his radio show 'Club Ibiza'. In its continued growth achieves residence
Famous Boat Party 'Sea Suan', where his deep sessions are received in the best way for a picky criticism but, above all,
complimentary.
These achievements allow him to return to Argentina and participate in a mini tour of the Atlantic coast in presentations of the 'Expression's'
in Emme Club, Sobremonte Disco in the series 'Made In Ibiza' La Princesa Bar, and Villa Gesell at the renowned Chauen Bar. All of these 
combined appearances allowed him to show his versatility in a wide range of house genres.
2011 was the time for a new and very important step for Alberto as he moved to Barcelona to pursue the new path of music production 
where he relies on his remarkable ability to combine sounds, genres and styles and starts producing with Graziano Raffa,
and along with Hernan Cattaneo's support of their productions, not only on his radio show "Resident," but also in the largest international 
clubs, they signed their first EP with Norman H’s distinguished label, Stripped Records (UK). During this time, Alberto meets and begins 
producing with Matias Vila remaining finalists Remix Contest '' dPen - Vasanizome '' released in the important Belgian label Sound Avenue.
His performances in Barcelona in venues such as BLVD Barcelona, Slow Club just no name a few were multiplied.
As we can see 2012 was a year of successes, where at the end of the year it is again in the city of Mar del Plata.
In early 2013 starts with new projects, now together with Marcelo Paladini forming a duo that genre optimal
responses from great DJs and producers worldwide such as Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Robert Babicz, Nick Varon,
to name a few, remixing artists like Guy J, Alex Niggemann and Oxia, and editing labels like Agara Music, 3rd Avenue and
Balkan Connection. His continuous performances in the cycle Master Series was an excellent response from the local public demanding, 
sharing the decks with: Silicone Soul, Sahar Z, Nick Varon, Stelios Vassiloudis, Graziano Raffa Andrea Cassino, dPen, Nikko.Z and 
Darin Epsilon to name a few, in the best clubs, GAP Disco, Pueblo Limite (Villa Gesell), Diamond Club, Blue Disco, Sethai and Biologia Club.
As we can be seen constant growth and evolution to throughout the years, predicts Alberto a great start to 2015 with more exciting
projects, not only as a DJ and as a producer as well.                                                                             

LABELS:

Agara Music
Sound Avenue // 3rd Avenue // Crossfade Sounds // Forward Music
Balkan Connection // Balkan Connection South America
Liquid Grooves
Stripped Recordings // Stripped Digital
Suffused Music
Underground Music Records
Classound Recordings
Clinique Recordings
Massive Harmony Records
Mistique Music
Sangria
Soulfire Downloads
Subsidence Sounds

*For promos and remixes requests, please contact : albertoblanco_dj@hotmail.com