This is my first attempt at making an intro for a set...I know it's been a tough year for everyone especially those of us who enjoy clubs so I've tried to capture this with the intro, almost a Christmas in Dystopia, waiting for a white Xmas that never comes, and a desire to just go out, dance and forget all the nonsense of this past year.

Tulum - Stephan Seddel
Overload - Plus Thirty
Forest - Kandar, Morning Delusions
Emerald - Miss Monique, Two Are 
Colours (Dub Mix) - Mango, ANMA, Aves Violate
Techno Prisoners (EANP Remix) - Pierre De Beirut
Astros - Mariano Mellino
Sauron - Tiefstone
Capella - Binaryh
Pert (ANMA Remix) - Feri

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Contact & bookings: djmarkember@gmail.com

Trance alias: https://soundcloud.com/markemberdj

Makodan (Markus Puolakanaho) is a DJ, promoter and music lover from Helsinki, Finland. Three years of gigging across the country has given Makodan invaluable experience in DJing. He has shared stage with several Finnish and international names such as Yotto, Astral Projection, Alberto Ruiz & many more. He is also known for his trance alias, Mark Ember. Makodan is a resident DJ and promoter of Hybrid JKL, Techtonic and Rude Tune Crew.

For Makodan, the spark for becoming a DJ started at Summer Sound Festival in Helsinki six years ago. Being amazed by the music, he wanted to one day be on the stage sharing music with an audience. He started practicing mixing and got his first gig in 2016. In 2018, Makodan won three mixtape competitions.

Makodan’s musical repertoire consists mainly of progressive & melodic house. He is mostly focused on playing warm up sets, but he also has a taste for prime time tunes. Makodan’s sound is melodic, driving, often dark and sometimes even euphoric. His heart still beats to other genres, so you can hear tech house and techno in his sets from time to time.

He is currently learning music production and you can expect releases from him somewhere in the future. Makodan is a DJ who entertains with his stage presence and wants to share the music he loves to the audience. His intention is to make every DJ set an emotional and musical journey.

"When I go to a night club, I’m not going for the fire that’s coming out the walls, I’m not going there to go be in the VIP area, and drink fancy Champagne. I don't need big breaks, and a big song with a buildup, and lights and smoke… coz all you need is a kickdrum and a good bassline, and… you don’t need any of that other shit, it’s all confusion… I got enough problems on my own man with women... and jobs but ah, ah I’m not going for any of those reasons… I sure as hell… I’m just going for the Music!"
J00F Editions Theme

NEWS / EVENT REVIEWS:- 
Future Music Festival @ Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane (26/02/10)
https://itm.junkee.com/future-music-festival.../13143
https://web.archive.org/.../Future_Music_Festival_Doomben...
Ulterior presents Henry Saiz @ Empire Moonbar, Brisbane (26/02/10)
https://web.archive.org/.../Ulterior_presents_Henry_Saiz...
Blah Blah Blah Festival @ Riverlife, Brisbane (27/12/09)
https://web.archive.org/.../Blah_Blah_Blah_Festival...
Christopher Lawrence@ The Family, Brisbane (18/09/09)
https://web.archive.org/.../Christopher_Lawrence_The...
Secret Sessions Festival @Landcruiser Mountain Park, Jimna (09-11/09/09)
https://web.archive.org/.../Secret_Sessions_Festival...
Trance Energy @ The Met, Brisbane (11/04/09)
https://web.archive.org/.../Trance_Energy_The_Met...
V Festival @ Avica Resort, Gold Coast (29/03/09)
https://web.archive.org/.../V_Festival_Avica_Resort_Gold...
TIP-ADELIC feat. Raja Ram &Lucas @ Step Inn, Brisbane (21/02/09)
https://web.archive.org/.../TIPADELIC_feat_Raja_Ram_Lucas...
Logic & Kana pres. Joris Voorn @ Bar Soma, Brisbane (08/02/09)
https://web.archive.org/.../Logic_Kana_pres_Joris_Voorn...
Hear & Now @ The Riverstage, Brisbane (25/01/09)
https://itm.junkee.com/hear-now-the-riverstage.../10924
Climate Festival @ The Arena, Brisbane (12/04/08)
http://web.archive.org/.../Climate_Festival_The_Arena...
Future Music Festival @ Doomben Turf Club, Brisbane (01/03/08)
https://itm.junkee.com/future-music-festival-doomben.../9005
http://web.archive.org/.../Future_Music_Festival_Doomben...
Infected Mushroom @ The Arena, Brisbane (23/02/08)
http://web.archive.org/.../Infected_Mushroom_The_Arena...
BBQ Breaks New Years Day @ Riverside Complex, Brisbane (01/01/08)
https://itm.junkee.com/bbq-breaks-new-years-day.../8535
http://web.archive.org/.../BBQ_Breaks_New_Years_Day...
V Festival @ Avica Resort, Gold Coast (01/04/07)
http://web.archive.org/.../V_Festival_Avica_Resort_Gold...
Electric Sunshine Superdisco @ Mullumbimby Leagues Club Parklands, Mullumbimby (01-01-07)
http://web.archive.org/.../Electric_Sunshine_Superdisco...
Godskitchen @ Family, Brisbane (29/09/06)
http://web.archive.org/.../Godskitchen_Family_Brisbane...
Andy Moor & Uberdruck @ Family, Brisbane (01/09/06)
http://web.archive.org/.../Andy_Moor_Uberdruck_Family...
Earthcore Global Carnival @ Peaks Crossing, Sunshine Coast (01-03/12/06)
http://web.archive.org/.../Earthcore_Global_Carnival...
FEATURES / INTERVIEWS
David Shepherdson: Creating the Mystique (27/05/09)
https://itm.junkee.com/david-shepherdson-creating.../11590
JFrantik: Taking it interstellar (27/06/08)
https://itm.junkee.com/jfrantik-taking-it-interstellar/9653
https://web.archive.org/.../JFrantik_Taking_it_interstellar
AMPT Productions: Loud and proud Queensland crew (24/06/08)
https://itm.junkee.com/ampt-productions-loud-and.../9627
https://web.archive.org/.../AMPT_Productions_Loud_and...
Ben Evans: From Innocence to Interview (12/05/08)
https://itm.junkee.com/ben-evans-from-innocence-to.../9577
Fatali: Holy Psy-Trance (22/04/2008)
https://itm.junkee.com/fatali-holy-psy-trance/9305
Gareth Emery: The Critical Master 18/12/06)
http://web.archive.org/.../Gareth_Emery_The_critical_master

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