SONAR 2012 / Programa especial : Las últimas confirmaciones

Sónar 2012 incorpora hoy a su programación más de 30 nuevos artistas, entre los que destacan el norteamericano Flying Lotus (que ofrecerá 2 actuaciones) o la rusa Nina Kraviz. Además el festival presenta el showcase de BBC Radio1, con Annie Mac y Simian Mobile Disco a la cabeza e incorpora nuevos nombres al listado de artistas españoles de esta edición entre ellos el directo de esta casa, Igor Marijuán.

Line-ups completos del showcase de BBC Radio 1

Por segundo año consecutivo, BBC Radio 1 une sus fuerzas con Sónar con una programación especial comisariada por Annie Mac. La locutora británica será la anfitriona del showcase de BBC Radio 1. La actuación tendrá lugar el Viernes 15 de Junio con las sesiones de la propia Annie Mac, el dúo francés Brodinski vs Gesaffelstein y los beatmakers británicos Jack Beats . Y como guinda del pastel estarán Simian Mobile Disco en directo presentando su nuevo álbum, “Unpatterns”.

Flying Lotus por partida doble

Flying Lotus es, hoy por hoy, referente esencial del hip-hop y la electrónica actual y sobrino ni más ni menos que de Alice Coltrane, la mujer de uno de los iconos del jazz de todos los tiempos John Coltrane. Con esa historia familiar no nos extraña que Flying Lotus se las gasté así.

En Sónar podremos disfrutar de su talento por partida doble, con dos shows en Sónar de Día: uno como parte de la programación del escenario SonarDôme comisariada por Red Bull Music Academy y otro encabezando el showcase de Brainfeeder junto a artistas como Lapalux, Kutmah o el virtuoso bajista de jazz Thundercat.

La programación completa del escenario SonarDôme

Además de Flying Lotus programación del escenario SonarDôme comisariada por Red Bull Music Academy queda ya totalmente definida con la incoporación de tres nuevos artistas: el trio italiano de disco-house psicodélico Esperanza (nuevo fichaje del sello Gomma) ), los suizos Radiorifle y la rusa Nina Kraviz. Red Bull Music Academy es la escuela de talento musical itinerante que realizará su 15º edición en Nueva York este próximo septiembre y en la que aún te puedes apuntar.

Revelaciones del 2012

Como es habitual Sónar rastrea el globo en busca de nuevos talentos y el festival suele servir de trampolín para esos artistas que actúan en el festival. Por ejemplo, una apuesta de este año es el synthpop oscuro de los canadienses Trust o el estadounidense Star Slinger que ya está empezando a dar mucho que hablar en círculos cada vez más amplios gracias a sus originales sesiones y mixtapes entre el house, el hip-hop y la electrónica sincopada.

Sónar presenta el estreno mundial en SonarPro de Mostly Robot

Entre las novedades de SonarPro destaca el estreno mundial del show de Mostly Robot , un grupo formado por Jamie Lidell, Tim Exile, Jeremy Ellis, DJ Shiftee y Mister Jimmy, quienes ofrecerán una jam tecnológica exclusiva e inédita junto al colectivo audiovisual Pfadfinderei.

Nuevas incorporaciones nacionales

Sónar vuelve a seleccionar y a mostrar al público del festival lo más relevante e interesante de la escena nacional actual. Ahi van los confirmados :

Como no empezamos con Igor Marijuán con la camiseta de Ibiza Sónica, Logical Nonsense, Machine Beats, el productor de IDM sevillano Arbol, Yall Djs, Blastto, uno de los integrantes del comité de sabios de Sónar DJ2D2, la electrónica ecléctica del pujante Coyu, el informático Microfeel, Fábel, Eduardo de la Calle, Koulomek, el residente de la sala Razzmatazz y ya casi leyenda del indie Amable, Diego Armando Vs. Guillamino dj representado al sello Bankrobber y el productor de Gernika El_Txef_A (ES).

Igor Marijuan & Christian Len / Programa Especial SONAR 2012 / 17.04.2012 / Ibiza Sonica by Ibiza Sonica on Mixcloud

Ibiza Sónica te traerá en directo el Sónar los próximos 14, 15 y 16 de Junio!

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GOA Like A Virgin / Domingo 22 de Abril @ FABRIK Madrid

Imaginad ni que sea por un momento que nuestro próximo encuentro Goa Electronic Parties es el primero al que vais a venir. Recuperad por un instante esa mezcla de nervios, deseo y desazón de cuando erais puros y virginales cual hermanita de la caridad en cuestión de señoras fiestas como Goa Electronic Parties.

Os sentiríais incompletos, perdidos, y con un vacío interior que solamente puede ser llenado con la irresistible llamada que os hacemos desde Goa Electronic Parties. Para que, por un día, os sintáis virginales, puros y castos como cuando erais jovencitos. Como la Ciccone, que 28 años después de sentirse Like A Virgin -y bien pasados los 50- estrena nuevo disco y sigue siendo la superstar más copiada, envidiada y reinventada del planeta. Aunque, pensándolo bien, alguno de vosotros siempre ha siempre ha sido más del lado oscuro de la golfería que de la blanca y luminosa virginalidad.

Qué más dará eso ahora, pues en Goa Electronic Parties -Like A Virgin- os trataremos a todos por igual, como si fuera nuestra primera vez, aunque seguro que esta vez no os hará ningún daño ni os dejará con cara de “¿esto era todo?”, pues con la presencia en la Main Room del directo de Maetrik, el germano Karotte y nuestros residentes Marcos In Dub y Gerardo Niva, todos volveremos a ser virtuosos de nuevo.

Y si a eso le sumamos el showcase de Ellum Audio en el Upper Floor, que contará con Maceo Plex (haciendo una pirueta en forma de doblete, pues es también aquel que llaman Maetrik), la new sensation del house yanqui, que no es otro que Danny Daze, y Odd Parents.

En el Crystal Club gozamos de la visita del siempre elegante y classy sello Compost Black Label (que se viene a Madrid con Tito, Roberto Rodríguez, Rainer Trüby y Show-B).

y en la sala Satélite los entrañables macarras del club Araña nos traen los ritmos callejeros de Kosmos, Nicenoise, Kaze y The Warriors, quizá ser virgen de nuevo no esté mal del todo. ¡Pero sólo por un día!

En Ibiza Sonica, retransmitiremos en directo desde la Crystal Club, los artistas de Compost Black Label : Tito, Roberto Rodriguez, Rainer Trüby & Show B desde las 14H00 hasta las 22H30 y conectaremos con la Main Room a partir de las 22H30 donde retransmitiremos el Dj set de Karotte.

Escucha este programa especial, el proximo domingo 22 de Abril en :

www.goaclub.es

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Pioneer launches the HDJ-1500 – Professional DJ headphones

10^th April 2012

Every DJ knows that a spectacular set requires high-quality headphones. Enter the HDJ-1500s, the pro-DJ headphones that deliver flawless sound reproduction and impressive durability in a seriously stylish package.

The latest addition to Pioneer’s professional headphones range, the HDJ-1500s owe their crystal-clear sound quality to increased output levels, a lower impedance and an exclusive soundproofing chamber specially developed by Pioneer.

The HJD-1500s’ copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils guarantee accurate reproduction of deep base notes and superbly balanced sound across all frequencies. And the exclusive soundproofing chamber eliminates outside noise so DJs can easily monitor the beat –even in the loudest of venues.

Ruggedly built, with lightweight but durable magnesium alloy parts, the HDJ-1500s are perfectly designed to endure the rigors of frequent professional use. And the urethane memory foam ear pads hug the ear for maximum comfort even during the longest sets.

Available in two stunning colors – classy chrome black and sleek deep silver– the HDJ-1500s look good in every venue, while the included carrying pouch means they’re perfectly portable.

Superb sound quality

With high-quality components, the HDJ-1500s deliver perfectly balanced sound across all frequencies. The headphones feature copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils, large 50 mm driver units, rare earth magnets and 38μm-thick diaphragms, guaranteeing accurate reproduction of deep base notes and clear delivery of other low to medium frequencies, such as kicks and snares. Output levels are 1 dB greater than Pioneer’s HDJ-1000 headphones, and a lower impedance offers even greater sensitivity, so DJs get pristine sound reproduction every time, regardless of what device the HDJ-1500s are hooked up to.

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: groundbreaking soundproofing component

Monitoring tracks on a heaving dance floor is a breeze with the HDJ-1500s, no matter how rowdy the party gets. Sound insulation around low and medium frequencies (300 Hz to 1,300 Hz) has improved by an impressive 4 dB compared to the HDJ-1000s thanks to the innovative sound-isolation chamber on the bass reflex port, which eliminates background noise.

Durable design for professional use

The HDJ-1500s’ moving headband and hinges are composed of rugged yet lightweight magnesium alloy to withstand the rigors of professional use. Plus, the single-sided cable can be easily replaced if it gets damaged, further prolonging the life of the headphones.

Supreme comfort with interchangeable urethane foam ear pads

The narrow ear cup design creates a tight seal on your ear to block out external sound, while the low-resilience urethane memory foam ear pads make sure the HDJ-1500s are easy on the ears even during prolonged use. The included ear pads can be replaced with the HDJ-EP01s –open-cup protein leather ear pads which sit around the ears and are sold separately –so DJs can choose the best option to suit their comfort and listening style.

Available in two colors: chrome black and deep silver

DJs can coordinate their headphones with the club, the studio, their kit, their set, their clothes or even their mood as the HDJ-1500s come in two striking colors­–classy chrome black and sleek deep silver.

Included accessories

The compact carrying pouch means the headphones can be safely transported to the club or the studio in style. The HDJ-1500s also fit perfectly in the slim and lightweight HDJ-HC01 carrying case. Accessories such as USB memory sticks and SD cards can be stored in specially designated pockets within the carrying cases for added convenience.

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Carl Cox presents "The Revolution Recruits // Space Ibiza 2012

Safehouse Management has just confirmed that Carl Cox will return to Space Ibiza for the 11th year in a row with his new Revolution Recruits concept. The opening party is happening on July 3rd with an amazing 12 weeks of revolutionary music planned every Tuesday night until September 18th.

Don’t expect business as usual. After ten seasons at Space Ibiza featuring some of the most renowned DJs in the world, Carl is opening up the ranks to welcome a whole army of new talent. This year’s Revolution is going to be eclectic, loud, and unforgettable. And it’s all happening at Space Ibiza, which Carl has called "the Rolls Royce of clubs."

Carl Cox has earned his stripes as the global veteran of sound with non-stop performances and a smile that lights up the dance floor. No matter where he is on the decks, you can tell he’s on a personal mission to help weary foot soldiers kick off their 9-to-5 shackles and get into the more serious business of having fun. This is a man with not so much as a single cynical or jaded bone in his body – and as he says:

“We are the revolution and the revolution is love.”

But don’t believe for a minute that Carl is going to lose his lets-get-everybody-in-the-house attitude or forget who his friends are. In fact, Revolution fans will be happy to hear that resident DJs Yousef, UMEK and Nic Fanciulli return to rally the troops again this summer. Ibiza clubbers can expect another blockbuster Revolution this year. Lynn Cosgrave, who heads Safehouse says: "We’re putting all our energy behind building this night to even new heights. There will be familiar faces but also incredible new talent and styles of music."

The Revolution Recruits broadens its reach with two competitions

Carl is looking to recruit four talented DJs to join him for a spotlight performance this season in Ibiza. Those who believe they have the mettle to brave the stage are invited to enter 'The Revolution Recruits DJ Contest' by sending in their best 30-minute DJ set via Mixcloud. A total of four winners will get the chance to perform live in Ibiza this summer. Safehouse Management will cover return flights and accommodation. All winners are also invited to attend a short course at the renowned SAE Institute to further develop their skills, as well as receiving premium memberships to SoundCloud and Headliner.fm.

Carl has also announced that he is on a quest to establish an official theme track for his massively successful Tuesday night parties. 'The Revolution Recruits Theme Contest' is a unique competition concept that challenges ambitious music producers to transform samples submitted by several Intec Digital artists into a track they feel will best communicate the spirit of Carl’s Revolution. The winning theme will be used as part of The Revolution Recruits promo material and officially released after the 2012 season has ended. The winner will also get the chance to further develop his or her skills with one of the short courses offered by the SAE Institute. Premium memberships from SoundCloud and Headliner.fm are also in store for the winner.

Carl Cox “The Revolution Recruits” DJ Contest
Carl Cox “The Revolution Recruits” Theme Contest

And every Tuesday night, like usual, Carl will come to visit us at Sonica for an exclusive weekly radio show with his guests just before meeting you at Space… We’ll keep you updated, of course.

Untill now, keep listenning Global, his weekly radio show every Saturday from 1H00 to 3H00 on Ibiza Sonica.

We let you with nice memories of Carl's 2011 summer in Ibiza, recorded by DjSounds / Pioneer Dj

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