Albums | Radio 1’s Dance Anthem Queen Charlie Hedges Reworks Gala’s “Freed From Desire”
Posted by VMan on July 15, 2022
Renowned radio presenter and DJ Charlie Hedges takes on Gala’s hit single ‘Freed From Desire’ for her debut outing on the hit-making imprint, Perfect Havoc. Breathing new life into the nineties Top 10 single, Charlie enhances the original with a fresh club-ready buildup and drop, with pumping rave tent synths that fits oh so perfect with the singalong chorus. As the presenter of Dance Anthems on BBC Radio 1 there couldn’t be anyone better fitting to take on Gala’s bonafide dance anthem than Hedges herself.
Loved by all, the larger-than-life Charlie Hedges hosts Radio 1’s iconic Live Lounge alongside Rickie and Melvin, and the biggest dance show in the UK every Saturday night, ‘Dance Anthems’. Featuring 2 hours of Classic Anthems followed by an hour spinning the anthems of today, Charlie is a passionate advocate for the international dance music scene, and a right laugh to boot.
As a club DJ, Charlie has toured the globe playing some of the biggest dance events and festivals. These include a residency with Carl Cox in Ibiza, Amnesia Ibiza, Pacha Ibiza, Isle of Wight Festival, Boardmasters, and a residency at BH Mallorca playing alongside Craig David, Duke Dumont, Steve Aoki, Axwell and Ingrosso.
As a producer, Charlie has released various house tracks on labels such as Spinnin Records, Universal Music and Defected Records. As a remixer, she reworked Ella Henderson & Tom Grennan’s ‘Let’s Go Home Together’ on Atlantic Records, Rudimental’s ‘Ghost’ feat. Hardy Caprio, and Clean Bandit & Topic’s ‘Drive’ feat. Wes Nelson.
Perfect Havoc – a runner-up for Best Independent Record Label at the 2022 Music Week Awards – is one of the most successful indie dance labels of recent years. Its trademark commercial dance with a smattering of the more club-focused sounds has generated the label over 5 billion streams and given rise to six UK Top 20 singles including the No.1 single ‘Head & Heart’ by four-time Brit Award nominated producer, Joel Corry & MNEK.
With a talent-packed schedule for 2022 that also features releases from Just Kiddin, PS1, Austin Millz and many more, Perfect Havoc is guaranteed to serve up a ton of new accessible and underground house sounds from both breaking and established talent.
Featured | Watch Billboard’s Fascinating Video Series, The Real Ibiza
Posted by Juicebox on August 3, 2016
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One of the prime destinations for all things dance music, the beautiful island of Ibiza has dazzled and captivated tourists, DJs, and residents for decades. Growing into something much bigger than itself, Ibiza has become a gateway for round-the-clock clubbing and incomparable music experiences. The destination has attracted everyone from college kids to celebrities, and continues to offer an experience so unique that it simply could never be matched by another location.
As the island struggles with its increasingly stricter laws and scandals, there’s no questioning that its heavy impact on the dance music world will remain. Billboard Dance sat down with people who have lived to see Ibiza become what it is today, sharing their thoughts and stories on Billboard’s first original video series, “The Real Ibiza.” Watch above!
Deep House | EDX Drops ‘Touch Her, Feel Her EP’ on Enormous Tunes
Posted by Juicebox on July 13, 2016
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If you’re a true house music fan it’s highly likely that you’ve heard of EDX. This Swiss producer has been around for two decades, cultivating his sound and gaining recognition worldwide as one of today’s leading house music artists. EDX has continued to impress fans with his anthemic releases, and it’s hard not to see why he entered this year as Beatport’s #1 top charting artist of 2015. To preserve his reputation, he’s keeping himself busy this summer with a packed schedule of international touring and new music, including a coveted weekly residency at Privilege Ibiza.
Now, adding to the hype, he’s released his newest EP Touch Her, Feel Her on his very own Enormous Tunes imprint. The titular track of the EP is a cinematic explosion of deep, grooving bass lines and oscillating percussion, while the second track “Goombah” is a pulsing club-ready gem that will have you dancing until sunrise.
Listen above or get your own copy on Beatport.
Remix | Nick Martin’s “Looking For Love” Gets The Remix Treatment
Posted by Juicebox on July 13, 2016
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Artist-on-the-rise Nick Martin is continuing his journey in becoming the next huge house music producer from the Greek isle. For the past six years, he’s played across Europe’s underground scene with his glorified house/tech house rhythms. Now, desiring a new turn in his career, Nick Martin is pursuing a robust, melodic house sound that is well-worth listening to and perfect for the summer season. His recent single “Looking For Love” ft. Nat Dunn is characteristic of both his musical expertise and an impressive demonstration of his quickly ascending status.
As he’s playing his way through his ongoing summer tour, Nick Martin has found the time to release the remix package of “Looking For Love” from newcomers Culiner and Dirty Freqs. LA-based artist Culiner infuses the piece with a riotous fusion of trap and drum and bass rhythms, while fellow Los Angeles duo Dirty Freqs turns the original into a spectacular club-ready cut.
Check out the remixes above and download them for free here.
Nick Martin will also be performing around his homeland this summer with a new string of tour dates. Don’t miss out!
News | Hardwell Returns to Ushuaïa Ibiza for 2015 Summer Residency and Brand New Event – Hardwell’s Carnival
Posted by Juicebox on May 18, 2015
While the dawn of summer in America is the unofficial kickoff to festival season, summer in Europe signals the beginning of Ibiza’s renowned pool party season. Each year, hundreds of thousands of passionate dance music fans make the trek to the dance-centric island off of the coast of Spain to catch one of the many superstar DJs who hold a residency at one of Ibiza’s many nightclubs. This week, Hardwell announced his return to Ibiza for his second summer residency at the Ushuaia Beach Hotel, the world’s largest open air nightclub. Picking up right where he left off at the end of 2014, Hardwell is bringing an exclusive event series to the island paradise – Hardwell’s Carnival.
Featuring a handpicked lineup of exciting, up-and-comers in addition to a slew of superstar DJs as well, Hardwell’s Carnival will be a show by the Dutch titan that has never been seen before. Stilt walkers, masquerades, and carnage-creators will all be venturing around Ushuaia, much like any regular carnival. Hardwell’s Carnival kicks off on June 23rd, and will take place every Tuesday, and you can get tickets here.
Interviews, Progressive House | Exclusive: Don Diablo’s Top 5 Startlight Moments
Posted by Middy on March 21, 2014
Don Diablo has been a vet of the game for some time now, but only now getting his due. He is a testament that overnight success take 5-10 years. His single with Matt Nash “Starlight (Could You Be Mine) from the summer was a big hit across the festival circuit and is getting a re-release. To celebrate, Don Diablo has told us his top 5 “Starlight” moments that include moments from Ibiza and the feeling of being accepted by “Axtone”. “Starlight” has been re-released on Ultra this week, so if you never picked it up go and do so now. Read those “Starlight” moments after the jump.