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New Show Launch: Global Soundsystem with tyDi
Today, we are very excited to announce the launch of tyDi's new radio show, Global Soundsystem. His podcast has a very unique take to the the weekly podcast, featuring tyDi's favorites from a different album of the week and even allows users to select a weekly countdown chart. Check out a brief history of tyDi below:
"At only 22 years of age, tyDi has already been named the #1 DJ in Australia 2 years running; has released tracks on some of the biggest dance labels in the world and produced soundtracks for government TV campaigns and video games. As a DJ he has played main-stage at some of the most important events in the world including Trance Energy and Sensation. This year he made a stunning debut into the DJ Mag Top 100 which a very impressive #52 ranking. He has been labeled the fastest rising star in Australian music, a future global star of dance music and has featured in Rolling Stone magazine. Now a new era has arisen and tyDi is taking the biggest step of his career to date - ‘Global Soundsystem’ the weekly worldwide radio broadcast spanning across 20 countries.
Each week tyDi will present a refreshing 2 hour broadcast of new music for all lovers of quality house, progressive and beyond. Global Soundsystem presents an interactive formula with special features such as album of the week, the global club chart, guest interviews and an uninterrupted 1 hour club mix. Scheduled special guests include Nadia Ali, Judge Jules, Andy Moor, Marco V and Benny Bennassi accompanying exclusive tunes, competitions and interactive media."
So there you have it folks. Global Soundsystem has some great music but don't take my word for it, head over to the Global Soundsystem podcast and check it out for yourself! Also make sure you add Global Soundsystem on Twitter, here!
New Show: Andy Caldwell Podcast
We are very excited to announce the newest show on Mugasha: the Andy Caldwell Podcast. Many of you probably know Andy's career and music pretty well already. But, If you're one of the uninitiated, check out his bio: Los Angeles-based Andy Caldwell wears many guises: Songwriter, producer, classically trained pianist and trumpeter, remixer, DJ and label owner (of the recently re-launched Uno Recordings). The journey of his 14-year and counting recording career has brought many accolades and honors, from writing Grammy nominated songs and sharing stages with legends like James Brown to making the tunes of choice for countless top DJs worldwide. Flying more than 200,000 miles and playing more than 100 shows a year, Andy Caldwell is a preeminent fixture on the global dance music scene. In 2008, Kaskade’s “Sorry,” which Caldwell co-wrote (along with “Everything”), was nominated for a Grammy for Best Remixed Recording. Caldwell has also made waves as a remixer of both underground heroes and mainstream icons alike. He has collaborated with DJ/producer Behrouz on several remixes for the Yoshitoshi label, including the Grammy-nominated “Safe From Harm” by Narcotic Thrust and Hani’s “Never Felt This Way,” the latter of which was featured on Deep Dish’s Global Underground Toronto CD. His work for superstar artists has emerged officially for the likes of the Bee Gees and Jennifer Lopez and unofficially via his immensely popular bootleg of Nirvana’s seminal hit “Come As You Are.” Andy’s music has been licensed to dozens of television shows, video games and movies including ‘Six Feet Under’, ‘Sex in the City’, ‘FIFA Soccer 08’ and ‘Forces of Nature’. His knack for A&R leads him to find and sign tunes that have gone on to be licensed the world over, as in the Trentemøller remix of Yoshimoto’s “Du What You Du.” And with the recent re-launch of his label Uno Recordings, Caldwell once again has an official outlet all his own to nurture and discover tomorrow’s talents that are pushing stylistic boundaries.
Start listening to the Andy Caldwell Podcast!
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New Show: The Beatport 20
We have launched The Beatport 20 on Mugasha!
Here's how they describe the show in their own words:
The Beatport 20 is the definitive global chart show brought to you by the recognized leader in electronic music downloads, Beatport.com. Each week The Beatport 20 showcases the top 10 best selling tracks as well as the 10 hottest new releases chosen by Beatport's team of experts.Hosted by Thomas Madvig, this show is a unique first hand view of the fast paced and ever changing international dance scene. The show was launched in November 2008 and is already proving to be a global radio sensation.
Thomas Madvig has had an interesting career. He’s been a major player in the Scandinavian music scene for over 20 years. It seems like this guys done it all.
- He began working on local radio stations in 1985
- In 1989 he began his career as a club DJ and quickly made a name for himself
- As his fame grew, he was offered a job with MTV Europe and became an international personality presenting MTV News and Select MTV from 1996 to 1999
- In 2000, Thomas returned to Denmark to start a new job on Danish National Radio DRP3 (Denmark’s equivalent to BBC Radio 1). His show Det Store Mix (The Big Mix) became an institution and a must-stop for every single top DJ visiting Copenhagen.
- Madvig also started the record label Welt Recordings, in 2000, which produced a number of deep house bombs including his own “No, No, No” under the name Manijama.
- He has been producing massive parties in Copenhagen and all throughout Scandinavia. Regular parties like Very Disco and Mein! Mein! have brought in the best of the best DJs in the world.
- Thomas remains one of Scandinavia’s most popular club DJs. Regularly playing all over Denmark and beyond. He’s the head of the jury at Heiniken’s Thirst DJ competition and has presented at the Danish Grammys for the past two years.
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Above & Beyond post viral video asking for your DJ Mag Top 100 Vote
via youtube.com
Above & Beyond just posted a pretty hilarious video urging fans to vote for them in DJ Mag's yearly Top 100 DJs Poll. The polls open on Monday, August 3rd at: http://top100djs.djmag.com.
Make sure to vote for your favorite DJs. It's a great way to support artists, and it doesn't cost you a thing!
Mark your calendars, folks!
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Meet Austin’s Ambassadors of Trance : Tritonal
Hello there, once again this is Simon Lee and Alvin from the worldwide radio show, Radio KUL, that will soon be on Mugasha. We're only weeks away from our 100th episode, which will premiere on Mugasha, and we can't wait for you to check it out. Meanwhile, through our radio show, we come across a lot of icons from the trance scene, and we recently interviewed the dynamic trance duo, Tritonal. Here's the interview and we'd like to share it with you :
Meet Austin’s Ambassadors of Trance : Tritonal
Over the past year, the duo of Tritonal from Austin, Texas USA have stormed the music world with their infectious beats and melodic riffs, often made more pronounced by featuring vocalist Cristina Soto (whom we are still trying to get in touch for Radio KUL!).
While most trance music remain manufactured and exported out of Europe, the chance collaboration of Chad Cisneros and Dave Reed have shown that two can play that game. Their synergy has lead to original productions “Let Solitude” and “Piercing Quiet,” which are regular weapons in every DJ’s arsenal this year, and they scored gold with an energetic interpretation of Ferry Corsten’s “We Belong.” They recently released the highly anticipated “Crash Into Reason” that you may have already heard on radio stations.
Describing their music as “cutting edge,” there’s a signature big sound on all of their tracks, the signature they fondly refer to as “Air Up There” as their remixes and radio show are often named after. Logic meets emotion through synthesized magic when Tritonal flex their creativity and genuine musical prowess. That, and these guys are pretty damn friendly.
We get Chad to open up to us on Tritonal’s past, present, and future on this Radio KUL Extra exclusive.
Tritonal
Have both of you guys always been working on dance music? Briefly, how did this collaboration come about?
We have. Dave started working on tracks when he was around 10 years
old, and I started producing a bit later, around 18 yrs old. When we
came together, we quickly began finishing each others musical sentences.
It’s great to see a successful trance act coming out of the USA. In general what’s the trance scene looking like over there?
Its getting better! NYC and California have amazing trance scenes,
and we just had a fantastic gig in San Francisco at 1015 Folsom!
How’s the response like at the Tritonal gigs!
Our fans are amazing! We love meeting all of the people who respond to our tracks, and we do our damn-dist to put on a show.
As a duo, who does what when it comes to the work? Do you guys also have a team?
At the moment, we are handling everything. Sometimes, Dave has
control of the DAW, and sometimes I do. We switch back and forth, even
from studio to studio. Pretty soon, we are going to need to get some
help on board to help us with the pile of promo’s, emails, and
marketing.
Tritonal has been just over a year now. What’s the most valuable experience that has come out of this journey so far?
Playing our tracks in the clubs, and learning what works!! Hands down, priceless wisdom.
Air Up There is such a wonderful radio show. How can we tune
into it and how do you think radio shows are helping DJs make their
mark?
Its easy! You can tune in at Afterhours.FM. You can subscribe as a free podcast by going to iTunes. You can also download the episodes here.
There’s an energy signature on all of Tritonal’s music. Of
all the productions you guys have done, name the gem amongst them all
if you had to choose only one.
Hard to choose. Vocal wise, probably “Piercing Quiet.” Music only,
we have a track that is about to release on Gareth Emery’s Garuda. The
A side is titled “Suede,” and is a very uplifting piece of trance. The
B side is “Sideswing,” and this track rocks the dance floor hands down
every single time! Love it!
Some people have labeled you guys as some of the nicest in the industry. How do you guys response to this?
We can only say thank you. We love what we do, we love life and we
love people. Life is a precious gift, and we have every intention of
living that life humble, lowly and meek. We are entertainers, and our
goal is to make someone else’s day better.
Are you guys currently working on anything solo?
Not at the moment. Dave and I want to get Tritonal firmly
established as one of the best production names in the world. We have
some work to do!
How do you guys balance time between family and your music career?
We work about 8 hours a day, starting around 10 am and ending around
5 pm. I usually work out after work, and then fill my day with time
with friends and family.
Do both of you go on the road and perform together? How does
this work out when it comes to playing a live set? Who calls the shots
in picking the tracks?
We have come to know what each other likes to play, and thankfully
we usually love to rock the same tracks. We discuss possible track
selections before a gig, and we pick the tunes as we feel out the
crowd. Being a good DJ is working with your audience in real time, and
Dave and I are in constant decision making mode on where to take the
next tune. We travel together at our gigs, and the DJ Duo is packed
with energy.
What are you guys currently working on? Any productions or tour?
We just finished a collaboration with Randy Boyer titled
“Myogenic!!” Possible UK/Europe tour in October or Sept. We have some
original stuff we are cracking on, but have to keep the hush hush on
track titles. 
In three words, describe Tritonal’s music.
Sexy, Edgy, & FUN!
Are there any plans to come to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia soon!
We certainly hope so! Please contact your promoters and send them
our Electronic Press Kit. We would be honored to get over there!
Is there a particular festival or place you’d love to perform? If so, where?
Trance Energy!
And lastly, a quick word to all your fans reading this.
We want to thank all of you guys for supporting us. We love making
music, and could not have the success that we have had without you. 
Please head over to our MySpace to leave us a hello! Cheers from Austin!
You'll be able to listen to Tritonal's guestmix on Radio KUL with Simon Lee and Alvin soon on Mugasha!
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