Having eclipsed almost every avenue of popular music with his diverse global attainments and mass international appeal, there are few musical legacies that can outgun that of the original Dutch superstar Tiësto. From opening the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens to his longstanding residency at Privilege Ibiza – the globes biggest nightclub – to his contributions to the Mission Impossible 4 soundtrack, the luminary producer has become to Electronic music what Led Zeppelin were to Rock music.

For the continuance of his HP and Intel-powered documentary series on YouTube then, Tiësto gives us further insight into his hectic touring as he welcomes us aboard his private jet for a whopping three shows in two different continents in 24 hours. We get to see his performance at Inox Festival in Paris before rushing to Marrakech for a show that very same night as well as the build of the stage at Privilege in Ibiza and some Tiësto nostalgic about his long-time memories from the White Isle.

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/Anton & Dan Carter

Having eclipsed almost every avenue of popular music with his diverse global attainments and mass international appeal, there are few musical legacies that can outgun that of the original Dutch superstar Tiësto. From opening the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens to his longstanding residency at Privilege Ibiza – the globes biggest nightclub – to his contributions to the Mission Impossible 4 soundtrack, the luminary producer has become to Electronic music what Led Zeppelin were to Rock music.

For the third episode of his newly launched HP and Intel-powered documentary series on YouTube then, Tiësto talks us through his living as a hard-working resident DJ in his small hometown in Holland, Breda, before the fame and worldwide travels as well as giving showing some video footage from his headlining performance in front of a whopping 50 000 people at Ultra Music Festival in Miami.

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Accumulating a dignified arsenal of club-worthy moment makers across his vast studio legacy, Ryan Raddon has proven himself an all-American triumph. Now synonymous with emotional Progressive House anthems and finely tuned vocal spots, 2011’s ‘Fire and Ice’ marked the fierce producer’s most thorough collection of gems to date. On the other side of the world, Melbourne newcomers Aden Forte and Josh Soon have been making similar swells of positivity for their respective scene off the back of their Axtone debut alongside Ivan Gough ‘In My Mind’, setting aside any feats that the Aussie scene was starting to lull against the force of their European peers.

In a tip to the popular highlight of ‘Fire and Ice’, Feenixpawl don their tactful studio etiquette to further prove the strong grasp now associated with this rising duo. Embracing the resonance of the originals melodic keys alongside Skylar Grey’s divine vocal stylings, the summit of this worthy remodel comes with a forceful blast of diverse energy that separates this promising Aussie stronghold from the crowd with the utmost success. Despite the cult following now boasted by Kaskade’s global legacy, this unoffensive remix is sure to prove as satisfying to the ears of long-time aficionados and newly inaugurated fans of his landmark full-length offering.

The remixes of ‘Room For Happiness’ are out February 7th.

Words by Dan Carter

Having eclipsed almost every avenue of popular music with his diverse global attainments and mass international appeal, there are few musical legacies that can outgun that of the original Dutch superstar Tiësto. From opening the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens to his longstanding residency at Privilege Ibiza – the globes biggest nightclub – to his contributions to the Mission Impossible 4 soundtrack, the luminary producer has become to Electronic music what Led Zeppelin were to Rock music.

While the first episode gave people more of a general and introductive glimpse of the life and times of this top-notch Hollander, this second edition of his new HP and Intel-powered documentary series on YouTube gives a more detailed view on things. Unfolding a memorable 24 hours in Las Vegas that includes Tiësto getting stuck in an elevator for the first time, experiencing a universal blackout during one of his gigs as well as his first ever ride in a Maybach among other things, this 10 minute video gives further insight into the downright luxurous yet hectic life of Tijs Verwest.

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/Anton & Dan Carter

Having eclipsed almost every avenue of popular music with his diverse global attainments and mass international appeal, there are few musical legacies that can outgun that of the original Dutch superstar Tiësto. From opening the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens to his longstanding residency at Privilege Ibiza – the globes biggest nightclub – to his contributions to the Mission Impossible 4 soundtrack, the luminary producer has become to Electronic music what Led Zeppelin were to Rock music.

But frequenting the hottest nightspots and largest events isn’t all fun and games, that is, unless you are working to the magnitude of Tiësto. Ahead of the next installment of his ‘Club Life’ compilation series, ‘In The Booth’ offers an exclusive insight into the life and times of Dance music’s most relentless presence as he motors from the private jets to the heart of European clubbing. Boasting all the confetti, banging beats and private jet spots that accumulate the life and times of the European Dance idol, this is an exclusive insight into the high end of global Dance music and its integral Dutch master.

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Words by Dan Carter

Hailing from Caen, France, Alexis Bruaert and Médéric Martin, better known as BeatauCue, make up one of the most promising acts of the artist roster of Kitsuné – one of electronic music’s most eminent record label to date. Well-renowned for their versatile style and efforts, BeatauCue continue to show no signs of slowing down as they up the ante further for the unveiling of the French duo’s next release off Kitsuné – ‘Kiho’. Set to be released as part of the record imprint’s second installment of their thus far successful Parisien compilation series on February 13th, ‘Kiho’, which hints of a frisky yet somewhat soothing appeal alongside a neoteric and harmonic take on French touch, is certain to see itself arising into prominence as 2012’s first testament to Bruaert and Martin’s already known ability to master a wide range of genres.

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Any self-professing club aficionado appreciates that where timeless Electronic outings are concerned, Chicane’s infamous collaboration with Bryan Adams takes the biscuit as far as its longevity and continuous modern appeal are concerned. But where Chicane’s beloved original churned global hysteria from day one, the highly anticipated bootleg by Parisian House monger Norman Doray and his like-minded Swedish Peer Albin Myers has struck similar gold. First dropped in 2009 at Sunburn Festival in Goa, the suspense surrounding the duo’s much-adored take on the cultivating club anthem has been lapped up across the globe, making a swell of positive noise for this mysterious unofficial remodel from two of European House music’s most sought-after players.

Having donned his debut compilation to Strictly and with forthcoming stormer Trilogy alongside Arno Cost and Laidback Luke, Doray has proven himself a true European beatsmith, while Stockholm’s Myers has continued to whip up global recognition with his solid peak time offerings while relishing in the hotly anticipated Hells Bells for Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak label. Together, however, this Progressive dream-team mark an all-time-high for exciting and high quality bootlegs. Fusing Chicane’s unforgettable synth line with their own haunting ethnic lead, the duo drive an impressively heavy backbone into this defining Euphoric history-piece, bringing an essential 21st century front of dancing melodics and well-oiled beats to do a world of justice to this imaginative imitation that boasts twice the energy and excitement of the original. In an age where fusing an accapella to an instrumental constitutes a bootleg, Doray and Myers’ optimal efficiency and undeniable care in the preservation of the energetic backbone to this adored club classic mark that as well as being two of the modern industry’s most respectful players, their ability to make something amazing out of Dance music’s rich history is unrivalled.

This Don’t Give Up bootleg is released January 15th via our site.

Words by Dan Carter

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Armed with a unique arsenal of popular vocal bangers, one artist has continued to relentlessly channel his studio dialect into tactically placed club contenders. Already accumulating some serious hype in the build up to his forthcoming debut album for Ultra Records, Adrian Lux is hotly tipped to be one of Sweden’s deadliest weapons for 2012. Keeping it reassuringly Progressive and as emotively deep as previous offerings, this latest orgy of prancing synths and well-oiled vocals from Dante truly spark the fuse for the rising Stockholm producer on the verge of a true landmark in his relatively short recording career. Where Alive basked in the same emotive wrath of his industry breakthrough for Axtone ‘Teenage Crime’, there is a sincere sense of progressive energy in his return to the spotlight of European House music. Offering further hope that the country’s acclaimed knack where divine club soundtracks are concerned is no short-lived fad but infact the future of the craft itself, the New Year already proves a world of promise for artist and country alike.

Burning is set to release soon via Ultra Records.

Words by Dan Carter

A solitary spate of hard grind in the studio seems to have served Stockholm’s new-House saviour incredibly well. Already a primetime favourite amid the Axtone crowd and proving an increasingly proficient player on the European clubbing circuit, past peak-time banger ‘Teenage Crime’ alongside the lyrical mastery of Lune truly set the stage for a very special force in Swedish House music. As he prepares to drop his debut album for Ultra Records on March 7, Adrian Lux call’s upon the flawless vocal talents of Linnéa Martinsson once again for a stadiumesque romp of plunging Progressive House drops and ruthless synth-work to set a promising backdrop to the highly anticipated full-length outing that will no doubt delineate the young Swede’s already well-manifested reputation as an essential injection of fresh blood into the overcrowded European House scene.

‘Fire’ is set to release February 7th via Ultra Records.

Words by Dan Carter

Now well acquainted with the grounds of fame and with a captivating, sing-along anthem in form of Levels to his name, Avicii’s swift rise in acclaim for 2011 has been nothing short of spectacular. As an undeniable star amid modern clubland, Stockholm-bred Tim Bergling, has made some unignorable marks on the industry, setting a new standard of proficiency and talent for synth-driven Progressive House music across the globe. Alongside the successful launch of his well-received monthly podcast and label by the name ‘Le7els’, have added to such landmark releases as Fade Into Darkness, Blessed, Sweet Dreams, Sunshine, the remix of Drowning and a highly anticipated, forthcoming collaboration with young Dutch talent Nicky Romero.

Now teaming up with the rising Aussie double-team of Miriam and Olivia, better known as Nervo, for another synth-tinged club and festival gem of anthemic proportions, the rise of our fellow Swedish 22 year old prodigy continues to show no signs of slowing down. Unfolding the diverse voices of the twin songwriters and Avicii’s well-crafted thumping kicks to complement a set of enchanting synth-filled leads, You’re Gonna Love Again is set to be one of 2012’s larger outings. More info on this as we get it.

0:00 – Avicii feat. Nervo – You’re Gonna Love Again
4:40 – Arty & Mat Zo – Mozart

http://www.beatmyday.com/2012/01/11/preview-nervo-youre-gonna-love-again/

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It is no secret that Henrik B has established himself as something of a beacon for Swedish House music’s promising new school contenders. Already a favourite at the likes of Axtone and Musical Freedom, Henrik Berntsson is channelling the positive space surrounding himself and his Swedish peers into some of the scenes most well-endowed House anthems to date, mustering loud and positive support across the globe in the process.

In the same vein as his own workings of Adrian Lux’s ‘Teenage Crime’, Berntsson establishes himself as a stronghold for emotively charged club music with that vital punch of vivacity that the club floor beckons. Armed with robust keys, well executed builds and a haunting vocal line from Rudy, his latest arrangement of well-groomed Progressive House is an asset not only to his own studio output, but the thriving Swedish scene in which he is well and truly leading the way with quality masterfully overtaking quantity. If this is the standard set for international talent, let it B!

Leave A Light On is set for release soon via Axtone Records.

Words by Dan Carter

‘Henrik B feat. Rudy – Leave A Light On’ played at Svenska Mässan

If the Scandinavian’s choice to celebrate Christmas a day earlier than the rest of the world had never held much in the way of benefits before 2011, then this year truly rewrote the rulebooks. Boasting an already comfortable year for the reputation and influx of fine Swedish House music, a stellar cast of its home grown talent descended on Gothenburg to not only nod to one of the globes most outdated traditions to date, but tip their hats to a year that truly put the country’s thriving musical legacy back on the map.

Reaping in the essential support of Tiësto and his rising hometown peer Hardwell for latest banger ‘Crunch’, fresh-faced Gothenburgian homeboy Franz Novotny took on the task of opening the night’s festive outing of Swedish talent following a promising year for the relatively unknown newcomer. Despite being severely delayed, Novotny’s second live outing highlighted the true potential of the 18-year-old, dealing the early crowds an energetic outing of unreserved House music despite the unfortunate hiccup.

Linus Eklöw, the man behind the rising European House moniker Style Of Eye, was sure to be in true festive spirit the subsequent year of positively frenzied antics. As a self professed radical against all imaginable genre constraints and guidelines, the Stockholm based producer has gradually deviated from outright Techno to multifaceted dance floor dissipation, attracting the likes of Claude Von Stroke’s Dirty Bird and German imprint Pickadoll along the way to establish himself as something of a leader of Sweden’s new school House movement. In an energetic display of popular dance floor fillers, Eklow’s technical approach to his live set added a dimension of appeal to his already sterling reputation for live House music, using current favourites from Dada Life, Avicii and Swedish House Mafia to keep the crowds large and loud throughout his triumphant return to Sweden.

Making an unforgettable mark on James Blunt’s ‘Dangerous’ back in August alongside Deniz Koyu, Johan Wedel’s fearless approach to owing offerings has sealed him an unwritten seal as one of Sweden’s youngest budding heroes amid the scenes uncharted territories. Boasting a sharp hand for intense outings of unassuming Progressive House cuts, last night’s highly anticipated Christmas showdown marked an incredibly suitable arena for the 21year-old beat smith to strut his stuff after a long withstanding residency in Cannes. Donning an incredibly loud jacket to the night’s festive proceedings, Wedel’s enthusiastic sing-alongs and diverse range of material seemed to hit all the right notes for those in attendance at this long awaited hometown return for the promising Swede hopeful. Despite his set suffering the wrath of earlier delays, Wedel dealt a direct and energetic blow of an own re-edit alongside a host of well-received leaps from emotive builds and powerful drops, proving exactly why he deserves the attention mustered throughout 2011.

Warily balancing the realms of mainstream club mongering and earnest dissident dance floor contributions whilst keeping a weary distance from the global press, the public eye has seldom been stolen from the iconic Swede powerhouse behind some of global Dance music’s most beloved offerings. Rumoured to be an original affiliate of the country’s illustrious House mafiosa, Eric Prydz has kept his discography ticking with a hit-after-hit under the well-endowed stronghold of his musical empire, consisting of monikers Pryda and Cirez D aswell as imprints Pryda and Mouseville. Of all the Swedish stars that could have come for Christmas, there was never a doubt that the return of Sweden’s modestly spoken House appendage. In an outing of well-received original cuts from his own well-stocked discography, there were few unmoved by the original Swedish master at last night’s proceedings. Still flawless in his transitions and greeted with a wave of fist pumping homeland followers, there was little indication of Prydz’s dynamic live appeal going anywhere fast in the nights festive proceedings. Drawing on favoured classics from Daft Punk an Faithless in the process, some special cuts from the night suggest that as one hell of a year for the globally acclaimed producer ends, the one approaching promises to be nothing short of magic for this well preserved legend of European Dance music.

As another of Sweden’s young leaders that once basked in the country’s misconstrued Techno scene, Henrik B is a different breed in European Dance music’s à la mode forces. Strongly tipped by Axwell and boasting support from the likes of Tiësto and Mr. Prydz himself, his well-pitched offensive of the globes supreme outlets of Electronic music has gained him a reputation as one of Swedish Dance music’s most hotly tipped producers to date. Unhindered by the slightly thinning crowds, it was the crowds glowing reactions to renowned singalong moments of ‘Levels’ and Adrian Lux’s ‘Teenage Crime’ that truly hit home the sheer dynamics of Henrik Berntsson’s mass appeal on the global clubbing circuit. Finishing proceedings with an actively charged outing of modern bangers, Berntsson preserved the crowds into the earlier hours of the morning with little effort and a whole surge of enthusiasm. Singing off an incredibly positive night of home grown Electronic music, this highly enthusiastic final set could not have better encapsulated the warm glow of pride and excitement that surrounds Swedish House music as its players prepare to bring even more positive noise for 2012.

‘M83 – Midnight City (Eric Prydz Private Remix)’ played by Eric Prydz

Henrik B feat. Rudy – Leave A Light On (Forthcoming on Axtone Records)

Pryda – Intro ID

Avicii – Levels (Henrik B Remix)

Franz Novotny – 22:45

01. Promise Land feat. Sandy B – Never Be Lonely [Subliminal]
02. Franz Novotny – ID [White Label]
03. Zedd – Shave It [Owsla]
04. Franz Novotny – Big Bang [Vicious]
05. Sandro Silva & Quintino – Epic [Musical Freedom]
06. Bingo Players – Rattle [Hysteria] w/ Adele – Someone Like You (Thomas Gold & Mark Mendes Bootleg) [Beat My Day] (Wahlstedt Mash-Up)
07. Rebecca & Fiona – We Are Girls (Franz Novotny Remix) [Universal]
08. Avicii – Levels (Hardwell Bootleg) [White Label]

Style of Eye – 23:25

01. Marcus Price & Carli – Flaska & Bas [Universal]
02. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – Save The World (Style of Eye & Carli Remix) [EMI] (Edit)
03. Crookers pres. Dr. Gonzo – Dr. Gonzo Anthem [Southern Fried]
04. David Guetta feat. Usher – Without You (ID Remix)
05. Prodigy – No Good (ID Remix)
06. Dada Life – Kick Out The Epic Motherfucker [So Much Dada]
07. Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party – Antidote [EMI]
08. Avicii – Levels (Clockwork Bootleg – Edit)
09. ID
10. Style Of Eye – We Are Boys [Refune]
11. Zedd – Shave It [Owsla]
12. ID
13. Miike Snow – Animal (Style Of Eye Remix)

Johan Wedel – 00:16

01. Niki & The Dove – Dj Ease My Mind [Moshi Moshi]
02. Congorock – Ivory (The Bloody Beetroots Remix) [Ultra]
03. Mumbai Science – Lotus (Johan Wedel Re-Edit)
04. Fake Blood – I Think I Like It [Cheap Trills]
05. Chris Lake – ID [White Label]
06. MyBack – Was I A Fool [Mutants]
07. Deniz Koyu feat. Jason Caesar – Lose Control (Johan Wedel Remix) [Scream & Shout]
08. Denzal Park – Nammos [Cr2]

Eric Prydz – 00:47

01. Intro ID
02. Jeremy Olander – Evade [Pryda Friends]
03. Pryda – Glimma [Pryda]
04. Pryda – Creamfields ID #01 2010
05. ID
06. Faithless – Not Going Home (Eric Prydz Remix) [PIAS] w/ Faithless – Insomnia [Sony]
07. Cirez D – The Tumble [Mouseville] w/ ID w/ Daft Punk – Aerodynamic [Virgin]
08. M83 – Midnight City (Eric Prydz Private Remix)
09. Pryda – Inox [Pryda]
10. Dukes Of Sluca vs. Apollo – Mighty Love (Eric Prydz Re-Edit)
11. Eric Prydz – 2Night [Pryda] w/ Underworld – Two Months Off (Acappella) [Underworldlive.com] w/ Pryda – Melo [Pryda]
12. Eric Prydz – Pjanoo (Private Edit) (Encore)

Henrik B – o2:08

01. Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso feat. Michael Feiner – Together (The Attic Intro Edit) w/ Alesso – Nillionaire [Refune]
02. Adele – Set Fire To The Rain (Thomas Gold Remix) [XL]
03. Coldplay vs. Swedish House Mafia – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall [Parlophone]
04. Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone [Phazing]
05. Avicii – Levels (Henrik B Remix) [LE7ELS / Universal]
06. Adrian Lux – Teenage Crime (Axwell & Henrik B Remode) [Axtone]
07. Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party – Antidote (Vocal Mix) [EMI]
08. Henrik B feat. Rudy – Leave A Light On [Axtone]
09. David Guetta feat. Sia – Titanium (Arno Cost Remix) [F*** Me I'm Famous]
10. Benny Benassi feat. Gary Go – Cinema (Skrillex Remix) [Ultra]
11. The Killers – Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont’s ‘Thin White Duke’ Mix) [The Island Def Jam]

Photo credit: Nattstad

/Anton & Dan Carter