Label Focus | Loopmasters | The Sample Boutique
Few Labels have come so far, or reached so high in their own industry niche as Loopmasters – which is now one of the worlds premier Sample production and distribution labels.
Brighton based Loopmasters first came to light in 1999 under the ‘Beatnik Samples’ banner, and released 4 Sample CDs known as the ‘Modular Series’ to [...]
Artist Spotlight | DJ Jon Carter | & DJ Alex Blanco
We recently caught up with Alex Blanco & Jon Carter aka ‘Roosevelt High’ at their studio local – to talk about the duo’s new Sample pack ‘Block Party Essentials’ and to look back on their prodigious production careers so far, and find out what got the party started!
In over 15 years of professional DJing and [...]
Artist Spotlight | Paul Oakenfold | Jan 2010
Paul Oakenfold has been touted as one of the world’s leading DJ/remixers by various outlets including CNN, Rolling Stone, BPM, Remix and more. The 2x Grammy nominee for ‘Best Electronic/Dance Album’ with ‘A Lively Mind’ (2007, Maverick Records) and ‘Creamfields’ (2004, Thrive Records) hasn’t stopped there…
With film credits along the way including music for Collateral, [...]
Artist Spotlight | Marine Parade Records | Xmas Party 2009
LoopTV present the highlights from this years Marine Parade Records Xmas Party extravaganza!! The annual party was recently held at Brighton’s Coalition on Dec 20th and included performances from Adam Freeland, Radio 1’s Alex Metric, Evil Nine, DJ Nico (Balkan Beats), plus Frequency DJ’s, Tom Frisco and Yusuf Sebaiti.
Marine Parade is an institution for forward [...]
LoopTV | Uncut & Unseen | Dec 2009
Things don’t always go to plan…
We look back fondly over the last 10 months of filming since we started LoopTV – to bring you a selection of bits you weren’t meant to see!
LoopTV Uncut and Unseen!
Enjoy!
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Artist Spotlight | The Freemasons | Dec 2009
LoopTV recently caught up with with master producers ‘The Freemasons’ – specifically James Wiltshire in his studio den at Skint records HQ in Brighton.
James talks about the duo’s meteoric rise in both the dance and pop cultures over the last 4 years, and to find out how they came to be and what’s their secret!
He [...]
Label Focus | Graham Fox | Dec 2009
This month we caught up with master drummer Graham Fox while recording in Brighton for his new Brushes Sample collection due to be released on the Drum Drops label early 2010.
Having been brought up listening to the likes of Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, Tito Puente and later Jimi Hendrix (amongst others), Graham has worked as [...]
Deadmau5 | Artist Spotlight | Part 2 – Nov 2009
Last week we brought you the first part of our Deadmau5 Interview we recorded at his recent Bournemouth Opera House show, as part of his latest promotional world tour for his new remix album ‘For Lack Of A Better Name’.
Here we conclude with the second part where, Joel talks about his live act, life on [...]
Deadmau5 | Artist Spotlight | Part 1 – Nov 2009
LoopTV managed to track down Beatport’s number one selling artist Deadmau5 at his recent Bournemouth Opera House show, as part of his latest promotional world tour for his new album ‘For Lack Of A Better Name’. We caught up with him on stage in action doing what he does best to find out about [...]
Tim Healey | Giant Pussy Records | Label Focus
Tim Healey is a freak amongst DJs. Simultaneously pursuing an intense tour schedule while producing an award winning sample collection from his Brighton studio and running his label: Giant Pussy Records.
He’s toured with DJs like David Guetta, Erick Morillo, and Deadmau5 and he’s played for Cream, God’s Kitchen, Ministry of Sound, Manumission, Pacha, and head-lined [...]
Top 100 | DJ Mag Awards | 2009
LoopTV were out in force at this years Top 100 DJ Mag Awards held at the Ministry Of Sound in London on the 28th Oct. We managed to get behind the hallowed Ministry doors to bring you all the latest news of the night and interview some of the top 100 DJs in the world!
DJ [...]
Aquasky | Artist Spotlight | Oct 2009
We recently caught up with the Aquasky lads at the ‘Chew The Fat’ 12th Anniversary night in Oct, for a chat about life as one of the most enduring Drum n Bass, Breaks and currently Bassline House acts of the last 15 years.
With the recent release of their ‘Deep Fat Frequencies EP’ earlier this month [...]
Label Focus | Drum Drops | Oct 2009
This month we take a closer look at what master drum collection label ‘Drumdrops’ has on offer and why this acclaimed label is still breaking new ground with their drum collections and formats.
Here we interviewed Mike ‘Prince Fatty’ Pelanconi – owner of Drumdrops to talk us through the unique appeal of the Label, the formats [...]
Artist Spotlight | Danny Byrd | Sept 2009
We have now re-packaged some of our initial podcast videos into our new LoopTV modular format. Here we have another look at UK Drum n Bass guru Danny Byrd.
He talks about some of the the creative processes behind his amazing ‘Supersized’ album, under Hospital Records.
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Artist Spotlight | KJ Sawka | Sept 2009
We have now re-packaged some of our initial podcast videos to our new LoopTV modular format. Here we have another look at the amazing world of KJ Sawka and his unique drumming ability in all things Drum n Bass.
The Seattle based drummer has quickly become a international sensation in his field through his live [...]
Artist Spotlight | Evil Nine | Sept 2009
LoopTV catches up with the Brighton based ‘Evil Nine’ boys backstage to chat about their new album “They Live!”, the worthy successor to their 2005 album debut “You Can Be Special Too”, one of the most acclaimed electronic albums in recent memory.
Check it out – dark forces at work!
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Artist Spotlight | Part Time Heroes | Sept 2009
We recently caught up with Nu Jazz and electronic sensation ‘The Part Time Heroes’ at their central London residence for a roof top chat – about the last couple of years and to talk about their latest projects.
Championed by the likes of Giles Peterson, their ‘Radio One Worldwide Awards’ nominated ‘Realise’ EP put them on [...]
Artist Spotlight | DubFX | Aug 2009
One of the most talked about demos at this years LIMS show happened on the Roland stand, where beatboxer DubFX threw together tunes using the Boss RC-50 Loopstation and GT-10B pedals. Everything you hear is sampled through the mic and looped on the fly, there’s no backing track.
LoopTV caught up with the man himself to [...]
Artist Spotlight | DJ Hyper | Aug 2009
Rock electro breaks DJ, producer and remixer Guy Hyper is making serious waves at the forefront of the new breed of talent sweeping the UK electronica scene. With releases on labels such as Distinct’ive Breaks Records, Bedrock Records, and Positiva Recordings.
Having also done remixes for artists such as BT and Paul Van Dyke, and his [...]
Artist Spotlight | Jody Wisternoff | Aug 2009
LoopTV is proud to bring you the interview with Jody Wisternoff we recently shot at his Bristol based studio.
Jody Wisternoff is one half of Way Out West and a DJ/remixer and producer who has in recent years been catching the international dance charts alight with his own solo productions as well as with his stella [...]
Label Focus | Roland’s Craig Blundell | July 2009
LoopTV caught up with Roland product specialist Craig Blundell at the recent LIMS 2009 show – to give us the lowdown on making music with the V-Drums and to wax lyrical about the Loopmasters samples he loves to use in his performances!
Craig also talks about his role at Roland and how he got into the [...]
Artist Spotlight | Adam Freeland | July 2009
We caught up with Adam Freeland and his live band backstage at the Concorde 2 just before they took to the stage – as part of Brighton’s ‘The Great Escape Festival’…to talk to them about the new album ‘Cope™’ and life in general as an electro superstar!
Cope™ does have its share of boldfaced guests—everyone from [...]
Label Focus | Hope Recordings | July 2009
We recently caught up with co-founder and boss of Hope Recordings Mr. Steve Satterthwaite – to see what happens behind the hallowed doors of one of the electronic music industries most prolific and successful labels of the last decade…
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Artist Spotlight | Jody Wisternoff
We were really pleased to be able to catch this man out – away from his hectic international schedule for this months Artist Spotlight.
Jody Wisternoff is one half of Way Out West and a DJ/remixer and producer who has in recent years been catching the international dance charts alight with his own solo productions as [...]
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