Mix of the Day

Exciting times our DT DJs Lawrence Daffurn & Jason Hodges will be warming up at Diynamic London on Friday 27th December for Solomun, H.O.S.H. & Stimming 

For more info & Tickets: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?529467&p=packedlunch 

DT DJs: Lawrence Daffurn & Jason Hodges

Exclusive Mix: Jack Francis

Ahead of his highly anticipated return to the Capital, Paul van Dyk has carefully curated an uplifting thirty minute mix that includes six of his freshest and favourite tracks right now. Kicking off with Maywave's remix of Christian Burns & Paul van Dyk's summer anthem 'We Are Tonight', this mix serves as a taster of what to expect from PvD next weekend. Paul has recently expressed his excitement at returning to Electric via his social networks, adding to the excitement surrounding this night even further. Hosted on Data Transmission's Soundcloud, you can now hear the mix in full via the link below.

Exclusive Mix: Paul Van Dyk

We love a genuine bit of eccentricity here at DT. From Jeff Mills obsession with space to well, just Seth Troxler in general; we appreciate that it takes all sorts to make the world go round and in the crazy world of electronic music even more so thus we’re big fans of Dutch duo Mason. As zany as they are talented the Amsterdam natives often make us laugh in a way that many comedian don’t from the biography being written in the form of a Willy Wonka-esque rhyming ditty to their playful interviews. A mixture of classically trained violin and antiquitated synths in a live show christened the ‘Baboon Booth’ can only be a winner in our eyes and puts them in the same catergory as live must see as fellow countrymen and funsters Smaak and Kraak.

Now to brighten up our Wednesday and celebrate their return to Animal Language for their new EP ‘Wombat / Maybe’ the pairing have delivered a fresh and exclusive mix for our Mix Of The Day. As they say themselves: “ With predictable unpredictability Wombat and Maybe blend house grooves with elasticated bass lines M1 pianos, breakbeats, bleeps, squeeks and assorted implements from under the kitchen sink” and that’s no word of a lie as is this: their mix has been on repeat in the office as essential listening.

Exclusive Mix : Mason

The concept behind this mix was, for lack of a better phrase, ‘to be a bit Kompakt-y’. Having grown up on the mix CD format, it’s obvious that there can be a delicate artistry beyond sequencing 80 minutes of the latest thump. With the likes of Ewan Pearson’s We Are Proud Of Choices, Robag Wruhme’s Wuppdeckmischmampflow and Michael Mayer’s Immer series in mind, this mix was designed to draw you in with subtlety and atmosphere, digestible as a treat for an early morning commute or a low key introduction to sunset shenanigans, enduring as it wears in rather than becoming disposable. The result had to be something you could happily walk into a shop, pay cash for and keep close to hand/ears at all times, a big ask in a saturated market.

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Mix of the Day: Four Four Fun

Speaking to Ralph Lawson on the eve of the launch of his discotheque cum restaurant ‘Beat’ a few months back it was evident that here was a man who believed that music and food were inextricably linked and now was the time for electronic music to forge  a similar relationship with the gastronomic world as its musical ancestors did. The project run alongside friend and acclaimed chef Tom Van Zeller was a resounding success in Ralph’s native Leeds and got us asking the question why doesn’t London, home of so much culinary and musical innovation have an equivalent?

Well bridging that gap seems to be  Festive pop-up restaurant and arts space Sorry, No Vacancies which has been welcoming Brixton locals, music heads and cocktail connoisseurs through its doors for the past month, since flinging open doors on November 1st.  Now licensed for 7 days a week, the previously weekend-only venue has releases its December events programme set to keep Christmas revelers entertained into 2014 and delivered us an exclusive mix from the Pool DJs to celebrate.

Mix of the Day: Sorry, No Vacancies - The Pool DJs

Wednesdays are hard. Especially so when that midweek point is on a cold December day and the weekend seems so far away. So to take your mind off of any inherent gloominess that may be lurking around your office or household let us present you with something that will brighten your day quicker than the thought of a Christmas party with this exclusive mini-mix from Bravofox.

Sounding like the title of the latest Andy McNab novel, it has been three years since Bravofox (AKA Alexander wherein primarily focuses on his DJ performances and runs a more edgy, tech-house aesthetic) departed from the UK for foreign climes and in that period he has managed to generate a mountain of buzz thanks to his groundbreaking live club shows gaining notoriety for their cool and electrical performances

The last 12 months saw Bravofox take this fusion of DJ and live performance to some of the world's hottest clubs as well as in his home town of Ibiza.  Throughout the 2013 Ibiza season, Bravofox’s residency at Carl Cox Revolutions party at Space Ibiza attracted a strong following after his winter performances at Pacha broke attendance records.  

Lest forget his Sunset and lounge sessions, including delicate infusions of deep house setting a new benchmark of grooving vibes & melodic instrumentation, whilst playing live within an exclusive mix.

With Artist Endorsement from music technology giants Novation and AKAI-Professional we thought it was high time he did something for us and thus invited him to curate and exclusive mix for us.


Mix of the Day:  Bravofox

With Christmas now on our doorstep we’re all feeling suitably festive here at Data Transmission HQ and have decided to try and get you you suitably in the holiday spirit with an exclusive new mix from none other than Manuel De La Mare.

 The Italian born producer and DJ, has spent the past years delivering consistently on the money releases and remixes, whilst marrying a lifetime of passion and dedication to his love of DJing. This ability within his musical sphere has pricked the interest of global artists. With his music growing in stature on every release  he has already become a familiar face at a host of internationally acclaimed venues such Ministry of Sound in London, Womb in Tokyo, Fabrik in Madrid, Space Ibiza, Amnesia Miami to name but a few. With  a global fan base that has enabled him to perform his music throughout the world and the increasing strength of his own recording label, which he runs alongside Alex Kenji and Luigi Rocca we thought the time was right to welcome Manuel into the DT fold and see him deliver one of sets that respectfully tread the line between commercial and credible underground house for you to enjoy. Merry Christmas!

Exclusive Mix: Manuel de la Mare

It’s nearly Christmas and that can only mean one thing. Gifts. So in the nature of the festive season may we present to you this exclusive mix from are Canadian duo Deadly Vanity. Consisting of Joel waznicky James MacGregor, together, they make ethereal, esoteric house music, the type of which is just as suited to the club as it is the home. Indeed, theirs is an eclectic sound palette, so much so that they actually started off making music in a rock band before making the somewhat unusual progression towards 4/4 strands. That said, it's a decision that's paid dividends thus far, especially where their debut EP on Bohemian Yacht Club, 'World Stop Turning' is concerned.

With all this in mind, we called on them for a mix, and what they turn in is a splendorous listen that calls on classic and contemporary house music alike. Sit back, relax and enjoy our mix of the day. One thing is for sure – you'll be hearing plenty more from these boys in 2014.

Exclusive Mix: Deadly Vanity

Dutch producer, Oliver Twizt returns to New State Music with the double-headed beast that together makes Skin Party and CTRL.  Skin Party combines heavy bass, quirky vocal samples and peak time synths, whereas CTRL is a more layered, trance inducing, edm sound.

The two bangers are a perfect follow on from his summer 2013 New State release of Truck Volume and Crash. His producer CV also includes tracks released on Dim Mak, Ultra. Mishmash and Mad Decent.

FREE DOWNLOAD: Oliver Twizt

It’s Friday and after finally recovering from our New Years Eve exploits and cancelling this year anemic attempt at a health kick we’re ready to go out and have some fun this weekend and who better to put us in the mood with an exclusive new mix than Santero?

Santero is DJ we’ve long admired here at DT towers.  Now somewhat of a veteran of the UK music scene, we’ve enjoyed watching him use his encyclopedic knowledge of electronic music to move dancefloors around the UK and Europe for well over a decade.

Cutting his teeth with a residency at Nottingham's legendary nightclub The Bomb, Santero was soon a regular at parties across the UK, playing alongside everyone from Grandmaster Flash, Jazzy Jeff & Afrika Bambaata to Annie Mac, Diplo and Claude Von Stroke.

Now based in East London, Santero is an official resident at Ministry of Sound, playing for them both in London and across the world, and runs his label and club night Weird Science with long time studio-partner Pete Jordan.

It’s the latter which brings Santero to DT today as to celebrate his upcoming  January 27th release of the ‘Why They Trippin’ EP on his Weird Science imprint he has delivered an exclusive new mix to get you in the mood for the weekend. Featuring an exclusive sneak preview at ‘Why They Trippin’

http://www.datatransmission.co.uk/news/mix-day-santero-why-they-trippin-mix/

Exclusive: Santero Why They Trippin Mix

Here at DT we love acid house and thus have more than a little appreciation for DJ Pierre as one of the scenes most legendary figures.

In fact nothing  gets us in the mood for the weekend better than classic 303 sounds squelching out of our monitors and we’ve been enjoying  the sounds acid originator and seminal Chicago figure DJ Pierre for a long time from his latest effort on Swedish house imprint Deeplay Digital ‘Save Our World’ to his exploits in the studio in the early 90s.

Following on from his August release on Deeplay  we’re now pleased to brighten up your week with an exclusive mix from the man himself with 13 expertly selected cuts for your enjoyment.


Exclusive Mix: DJ Pierre

Christopher Porter, aka Zenbi seems to have found a formula that has let him find success as a label owner and manager, producer, and performer. Hailing from Philly and residing in Washington, DC, he is quickly making a name for himself on the dance music scene in the U.S. and all over the world by consistently producing Tech House tracks that inch their way up the Beatport Top 100 charts and working alongside some very talented and well-known producers. Zenbi started off 2014 strong packing Cielo from wall to wall alongside House Music legend, Mark Farina and was drafted as the international front man for NYC gigs by Biohazard Promotions, one of the largest and most successful promoters in NYC since 2004. Managing to recently establish a residency at Cielo and play the mainfloor of Pacha New York, Zenbi has found another home in Gotham City

Rolling Stoner (Original Mix)

Occasionally we like to go off the beaten track here at DT and deliver something that catches our fans by surprise and for today’s Mix Of The Day we’ve crossed over the Channel to France to introduce you to sounds of Fobator.

We’ve been enjoying Fobator’s Gallic flair behind the decks and in the studio for a while now here in London and so to celebrate the French DJ and producer’s returns to Pointé Records for his ‘Always Gone’ EP invited him to deliver an exclusive mix for your aural delights this afternoon.
Find the tracklisting here :http://datatransmission.co.uk/news/mix-day-exclusive-fobator-mix/

Mix of the Day : Fobator

It’s nearly the end of the month and we’re looking to get in the mood for the weekend early. Yes, after finally recovering from our New Years Eve exploits, surviving ‘Blue Monday’ and cancelling this year’s anaemic attempt at a health kick we’re ready to go out and have some fun and who better to put us in the mood with an exclusive mix than Memory9?

A quick look at the back story into Memory9's pathway into music reveals an interesting tale, starting off with a scholarship at the Berklee College of Music in Boston at the tender age of 17, where he collaborated with diverse acts ranging from jazz groups and Cuban musicians to hip hop MCs.

This experience with musical diversity is evident in Memory9's current new release, 'Red Falcon', and the EP's four tracks move between genres as varied as jungle, jazz, hip hop and footwork. Gadi himself is a trained jazz guitarist, and these elements of more traditional musical compositions are beautifully interwoven with sophisticated bassline beats and electronic samples. This organic combination of musical ideas has allowed Memory9 to develop his signature sound to compellingly explore a range of motifs. Inspired by the effect his colour blindness has on his perception of the colour red, the artist traverses images of dreams, desert planets, blood, lust and dust.

Now to celebrate the release of ‘Red Falcon’ out now on Mnemonic Dojo we’ve secured the services of Memory9 with this exclusive mix for your listening pleasures.

EXCLUSIVE MIX: MEMORY9

Sonny Wharton has emerged in the past couple of years as one of the brightest prospects in the UK. Described by The Shapeshifters as “one of the most prolific producers out there” he’s remixed the likes of Fatboy Slim, Frankie Knuckles and The Temper Trap. Releasing singles on Size, Toolroom, Spinnin’ and Skint Sonny has received regular support from house music heavyweights Pete Tong, Steve Angello, Roger Sanchez and Mark Knight whilst continuing to push his own label Whartone Records and dominate the download charts.﻿

As a DJ Sonny shot to fame by winning a DJ Mag mix-tape competition for Renaissance leading to sets in Ibiza at Amnesia, a weekly residency at the infamous Manumission and quickly went on to establish a formidable reputation as a DJ whilst racking up slots for the who’s who of club land with sell-out shows at Space, Pacha and Ministry Of Sound to name but a few.

Known for his technical abilities both in the studio and in the DJ booth Sonny has been able to call us at DT fans of his for a while now. Thus after enjoying a stellar 2013 that saw him continue his indomitable rise through electronic music and with an even bigger plans for the coming year for both him and his label it was only natural that invited Sonny to revisit 5 pivotal moments in his fledgling career. The fact that he also delivered us an exclusive mix to go with it was just a bonus!


Mix of the Day : Sonny Wharton

Twenty years ago, electronic dance music in America was a much different beast than the Las Vegas-friendly industry it is today, divided into underground factions such as house and techno-rave [as they called it]. It was mainly the house and techno coming out of New York, Chicago and Detroit which enthralled and obsessed UK clubbers and record spotters, then in the throes of that amazing period which saw clubs up and down the country regularly packed and cavorting. Every week seemed to bring gargantuan new tunes which pushed out the boundaries and detonated crowds, throwing up new musical mutants as different styles collided and the clubbing communities, anywhere from Glasgow’s Slam and Leeds’ Back To Basics to Full Circle near Slough and Open All Hours at the Ministry, revelled in the ongoing fun and uproar. 

One of our favourite labels to appear in the early 90’s  San Francisco label Hardkiss, which were totally unlike the banging techno and trouser-napalming proto-trance mayhem sprouting at the time. Hardkiss was run by three brothers called Scott, Gavin and Robbie, who weren’t brothers by blood but shared a  spiritual and musical bond releasing a mixture of acid house music, trance music, and breakbeat techno together on their eponymous label.

Sadly the trio was reduced to a duo following the tragic passing away of Scott last March with Gavin and Robbie continuing on without their sorely missed brother. Now to kick off their 2014 we’re pleased to share with you an exclusive mix from Gavin and Robbie in celebration of the release of their new EP RetroactiveFuturisticPsychedelicFunkBump on Whiskey Pickle as the second single from their forthcoming album 1991 which is due to land later this year. Billed as a “ slick slab of electro-boogie rhythms,” the single features vocoded vox and a driving bass line that'll take listeners on an interstellar voyage from Cybotron to Planet Rock.

Exclusive Mix: Gavin & Robbie Hardkiss

In recent years there have been few places the DT team would rather be than in Amsterdam’s Trouw.  Initially intended as a temporary nightspot, the former newspaper factory quickly found a special place in our hearts as it offered one of the finest clubbing experiences in the world launching some of the Netherland’s most promising rising stars and it was with great sadness that we received the news that the club would be entering its final 12 months as of this January. 

One such talent to come out of the Amsterdam institution is resident and Life and Death label manager, Job Jobse who has quickly forged a reputation as one of the one to watch, winning plaudits from some of the scenes biggest names with Tale Of Us and the Innervisions camp already amongst his growing army of fans. Regularly showcasing his diverse musical knowledge, we can certainly see why he’s resident at one of the world's most respected clubs, as well as managing label of the moment, Life and Death, at such an early age.

So with these achievements in mind and  him being about to touch down in London on Saturday March 8th to play for new night We Concur at Crucifix Lane alongside Mano Le Tough, Clockwork and Mind Against, we thought that we’d secure the services of Job to with this exclusive mix for your listening pleasures. Does this mix get us in the mood to go catch him in the flesh when he hits the capital? We’d have to say We Concur!

Based in London? You can catch Job Jobse playing for new night We Concur on Saturday March 8th at Crucifix Lane alongside Mano Le Tough, Clockwork and Mind Against. Click the link below for more details and tickets http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?555461

Exclusive Mix: Job Jobse - We Concur Launch Party Mix

The largest ever Moon Harbour Showcase is coming to Fire in London on Saturday 5th April with a serious list of label talent in tow.  Headliners include label boss Matthias Tanzmann, a special secret guest to be announced plus essential family members Luna City Express, Sable Sheep, Marco Faraone, Dan Drastic and Ekkohaus.  

To celebrate this we have a special Exclusive mix from Luna City Express.   They are also known as influential German duo Marco Resmann and Norman Weber, have long been associated with Moon Harbour  and their contributions to the label have been some of the finest ever. The pair have rocked parties for almost the last decade at the finest underground establishments around the world.

Strap in and get this one up loud and start your day right!

For more info head to - http://www.datatransmission.co.uk/news/exclusive-mix-luna-city-express/

Exclusive Mix: Luna City Express

This week Roger Sanchez brought his S-Man alter ego out of hibernation and dropped new track ‘Dangerous Thoughts’ & announced his Miami Party & new label launch, UNDR THE RADR, at Set in Miami on Sunday 30th March featuring a formidable line-up of S-Man, Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez, Thugfucker, Maxxi Soundsystem, and Jesse Rose. The was first seen in 1994 with the release ‘Time 2 Stop’ on legendary UK house label, Hard Times.  The guise was Initially reserved for the deeper, more underground clubs he’d spin at in New York and beyond at the time. 

To celebrate this we've got an Exclusive mix from Roger in his S-Man Guise:

Tracklist - http://www.datatransmission.co.uk/news/exclusive-mix-roger-sanchez/

Exclusive Mix : Roger Sanchez

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