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Co-owned by Jamie Jones and Lee Foss, groundbreaking independent dance label Hot Creations has gained global notoriety in recent years through pioneering a new and unique sound born of its founders deep affinity with old disco records and soulful beats. 2013 will see the duo take their label to even greater planes upon the major label release of their band Hot Natured’s truly unique debut album and a mile long waiting list of incredible music from incredibly successful talent such as Digitaria, Greg Pidcock, Richy Ahmed, Robert James and wAFF.

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Jon Sa Trinxa is an influential figure in the world of electronic music, renowned for his eclectic taste and deep connection with the Balearic sound—a kaleidoscope of genres that include Disco, House, Funk, Indie Dance, Down Tempo, Ambient, and more. His career, spanning over three decades, began in 1987, rooted in the early rave scene and expanding to clubs, festivals, beach parties, and special events worldwide, including Japan, Australia, South America, the USA, SE Asia, and across Europe.

One of Jon's most significant achievements is holding the longest DJ residency on Ibiza at Sa Trinxa, Salinas Beach, from 1993 to 2019. This spot became synonymous with his name, showcasing his ability to create a unique vibe that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Ibiza. His talent also shone brightly at the legendary Manumission parties, where he played for ten years at Privilege and Space, and was a regular feature at We Love… Sundays at Space, Pacha for Made in Italy, and various nights at Amnesia.

During the winter months, Jon's musical journey takes him to Asia, where he holds a residency at Karma Beach Club in Bali and performs in Thailand, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka, spreading his unique blend of Balearic beats to a global audience.

Jon Sa Trinxa's contribution to the music world extends beyond his live sets. He has produced several compilation CDs for major labels such as Sony and Music for Dreams, and his work on the classic "Naked Ibiza" for Mixmag became one of the magazine's most popular CDs, further cementing his status as a pioneer of the Balearic sound.

For more updates and insights into Jon Sa Trinxa's musical adventures, fans can follow him on his Facebook page: [Jon Sa Trinxa's Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jon-Sa-Trinxa/122414664609989?fref=ts).

Over the past eight years, Ikebe Shakedown has cemented a reputation as one of New York City’s boldest, most creative instrumental bands. Combining cinematic soul, Afro–funk, deep disco, and an irrepressible groove, Ikebe Shakedown has forged a style all its own. Each song is anchored in the deep-pocketed pulse of its four-man rhythm section (Barnaby Alter, drums; Dave Bourla, percussion; Vince Chiarito, bass; Robin Schmidt, guitar) and driven by one of the tightest horn trios on the East Coast (Mike Buckley, tenor/baritone sax; Jason Colby, trumpet; Nadav Nirenberg, trombone), with tunes ranging from dance-floor burners to lush, captivating scores.

The band first came on the scene with 2009’s debut EP, Hard Steppin’, from Colemine Records. Praised by WNYC’s Soundcheck as “the perfect soundtrack for the unwritten Tarantino movie of your imagination,” the five–song release led to tours up and down both U.S. coasts and paved the way for Ikebe Shakedown’s first full-length LP on Ubiquity Records. Recorded at Killion Sound in L.A. with Orgone’s Sergio Rios and Dunham Studios in Brooklyn with noted producer Tom Brenneck, this self-titled album, released in 2011, featured 14 blistering tracks that Okayplayer called, “an adventurous trip through time” and “one of the best releases of the year.” Having toured the record throughout the U.S. and Canada, Ikebe Shakedown returned to the studio in 2014 for their follow up album for Ubiquity, Stone by Stone. Recorded at Daptone Studios, the 10-song set let the band become more adventurous than ever before, weaving psychedelic textures and raw soul into powerful compositions, or as Wax Poetics called it, “a greasy and sometimes trippy funk world.”

Now, after hitting major jazz festivals, opening on extended runs for stars like Lee Fields, and with the band’s members simultaneously touring with acts like Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires, and the Monophonics, Ikebe Shakedown is poised for their next big release in 2017. The new album, The Way Home, is due out October 20th on Colemine Records. It shows how the band’s style has continued to evolve, with material that transports listeners beyond their living rooms into dance parties and spaces for introspection. Building on the success that has led to musical features in series such as Eastbound and Down, movies like Our Brand is Crisis, and commercials for brands including Mini Cooper, Vans’ Off the Wall, and Surfline, the songs are at once richly familiar and incredibly fresh, paying homage to classic influences while pushing a brand new sound. Defying genre or classification, this album proves Ikebe Shakedown is helping define the next bold and soulful wave in instrumental music.

LIL’ TONY

A driving force in Helsinki nightlife, Lil’ Tony a.k.a. Toni Rantanen is known for running the ever-expanding Sörnäinen club complex consisting of Kaiku, Kuudes Linja, Tanner, Post Bar and Siltanen, as well as the warehouse venue Ääniwalli. Also a co-owner and programmer of Flow Festival, Rantanen still has the same all-encompassing dedication and enthusiasm for his work as 30 years ago. Since his nineties clubs Kerma and Soda, he has been passionate about sound systems, interior design and improving the Finnish electronic music scene in general. Long-running club concepts such as Darkroom and the weekly VUM Open Air series at Ääniwalli are flourishing year after year.

A DJ since 1989 and a record collector for over 30 years, Lil’ Tony enjoys to play eclectic sets of disco, italo, tropical, soul, afro, zouk, soukous, hi energy, 90’s house, influenced by his early warehouse days, His ”inner selector” is always looking for new discoveries and digging deeper into history.

As a producer, Lil’ Tony has made music for his close friends at Innervisions, created an official rework for Arthur Russell and released vinyl on highly regarded labels including Running Back, Innervisions, Versatile and Guidance. Synths, drum machines and sequencers keep on pulsating in his studio – there’s more coming soon.

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