Crosstown Rebels and Get Lost present took over Beatport’s social media channels for a 24 hour special transmission on 1st May 2021, here’s our 90 minute set from the broadcast…

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Audiojack @ Get Lost, Mayday

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EG.839 Josh Butler

The DJ Set from my gig at my beloved Sisyphos on the outdoor Strand Stage to a full floor of happy smiling faces! Thanks for dancing!

Dilby @ Sisyphos 'Strand' Open Air Floor - August 2021

Live mix recorded at Agua Viva event hosted by John Acquaviva in Ibiza

IBIZA SONICA w/ John Acquaviva & Timo Maas

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If you haven’t heard directly of John Acquaviva’s works, the chances are - whatever your involvement with electronic music is - that you will be aware of his work and influence within the electronic music community. The Italian-Canadian artist may be best known for his involvement with the techno titan Richie Hawtin, and the forming of the highly influential labels Plus 8 Recordings and DEFINITIVE recordings, however his influence and reach extends in swathes beyond these considered pillars of dance music culture.

Although his music and industry accolades sit amongst the greatest in the game, much more can be said about the kind of driven, open-minded character John Acquaviva possesses. A natural entrepreneur, an industry visionary and an avid collector of records, Acquaviva has long set the pace in an underground movement that has become so fruitful and diverse since its inception - not to mention being one of the most technically gifted DJ’s to grace a pair of turntables. Acquaviva is as intrinsic to the progression of dance music as any and a true pioneer in the evolution of what we consider the modern DJ.

On the technological front, no other DJ has made such significant contributions to the advancement of how DJs perform. Acquaviva’s masterful technique and firm grasp of the trade led to his fruitful involvement with Final Scratch and Beatport. A vital founder and active member of both companies – the former, a tool that allows manipulation and playback of digital audio sources, and the latter, a major online hub for electronic music – John’s role extends far beyond his taste making capabilities. He’s been an integral figure in sculpting the genre’s game-changing transition from analogue to digital, and from vinyl to turntables and laptops. Sharing this vision with fellow Canadian act Richie Hawtin, the pair spearheaded a project that would act as the iTunes of dance. Together, the duo arguably paved the path for a new and zestful era.

In 1990, Acquaviva and Hawtin co-founded Plus 8 Records, which capitalised on minimal releases from Cybersonik, Speedy J, Kenny Larkin and Plastikman. It wasn’t until 1993, however, that the pair began to truly embrace their passions for house music by dishing up a second imprint – DEFINITIVE Records. An imprint that was later re-launched in 2005 inspired by the uprising of Beatport and the new future of music distribution. Defined by a more progressive and tech house sound from such luminaries as Olivier Giacomotto, the imprint marked the beginning of John’s unparalleled taste as a global powerhouse and exemplar in dance music. Still releasing music to this day, DEFINITIVE has gone on to be one of the most iconic labels in dance music history.

2016 was a phenomenal year for John Acquaviva. Alongside Director and Writer Jimmie Gonzalez, Acquaviva Executive Produced The Red Man film. A modern day psychological mystery, which delves into the life of a contemporary DJ, The Red Man won numerous awards including ‘Best Feature Film Audience Choice Award’ at the 2015 Yellow Fever International Film Festival, ‘2015 Platinum Award Best Nevada Film’ at the Nevada Film Festival and ‘Best Screenplay’ and ‘Best Supporting Actor: Daniel Faraldo’ at the 2015 Macabre Faire Film Fest. On the music
front, Acquaviva was also dubbed ‘Electronic Music Pioneer’ at the 2016 DJ Awards in Ibiza.

D.H.B. Podcast 013 - John Acquaviva

Binary Operator - Colliding Network - (Unknown to the Unknown
Gome - Teach You (Erobique Remix Extended version) - ToyTonics
Sebb Junior - Together in Heaven - Papa Records
Deetron - Come on Back - Hot Creations
Dusky - Flo Jam - 17 Steps
LouLou Players - Don’t Stop - Too Many Rules
Pig&Dan - Better Than Any Love I Know - Promo
Emanuel Satie - Locked Down - Clepsydra
Pornbugs - Cielos - Bondage Music
Darius Syrossian, Bushwacka - Return To Jericho - Crosstown Rebels
Barucc - Waiting For You - Viva Limited
Denney & James Dexter - This Groove - Cats
Hipp-E & Doc Martin - Enjoy This Trip - Bambossa Records
Pig&Dan & Siavash - What You Say - Promo
Dirty Doering - Mafalda (Enamour Remix) - Beatfreak Recordings
Garden State - Devotion (feat. Naomi) - Traum
Rodriguez Jr. , Hicky & Kalo & Seth Schwartz - Un Reve Etrange (Rodiguez jr. Remix) - Plaisirs Sonores Records
&Me, Rampa , Adam Port - What You Expected - Keinemusik
Pig&Dan & Simone Gigante - Pep Y Vicent - Promo

Pig&Dan: The Crosstown Mix Show 051

1:30 - 3:30 am at Hï, Ibiza - Club Room.

Tibi Dabo @ Hï, Ibiza 2022

Catz 'n Dogz @ LAS Festival 2022 (Sunrise Set)

Played six dates in New Zealand and Australia earlier this year, and had the honour of being the first international guest at Froth in Wellington, who recorded the set… :)

Audiojack @ Froth, Wellington, NZ [22.07.22]

Wonderful vibes and a powerful energy together with our friends from Piknic Electronik and @Soundtuary , alongside @WhoMadeWho , @Apache_ofc and @yellowfeverband #piknicelectronik @piknic-electronik

M.A.N.D.Y. Sunset at Piknic Electronik - Santiago De Chile

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Dynamic, seasoned, and constantly in-demand Santé excels in every aspect of his career, whether he’s igniting dancefloors across the world, or producing a diverse discography full of hits, and running a label that has become a go-to for many of the scene’s connoisseurs.

Balance Selections 136

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Balance Selections 136: Santé

Iconic electronic compilation series & music imprint

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Flying the flag for ‘quality independent electronic music’, born and bred on a national and global scale in their homebase of Australia and beyond, Balance Music have been at the very forefront of underground house music since its inception, expertly guided by experienced director Tom Pandzic. Their revered Balance Mix Series (Established in 2000) has seen the likes of Max Cooper, James Zabiela, Kolsch, Hernan Cattaneo, Henry Saiz, Danny Tenaglia, Deetron, Joris Voorn, Patrice Baumel, James Holden, Agoria, Phil K (R.I.P.), and more step up to the plate for one of the most essential collections across the entirety of the electronica spectrum, whilst Balance Series, their showcase for expressive tech, progressive and wider variations of house music, is a focal point of the sound. The latter has nurtured top-drawer releases from quality artists encompassing a plethora of upcoming and established acts. As the brand continues to grow exponentially, their ever-expansive popularity shows no signs of letting up. - Juno

Balance Selections 136: Santé

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