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Rhythmatic Presents… Spencer Parker at Corsica Studios

Rhythmatic continues to set the tone for eloquent underground club nights in London with an event of unsurpassed intelligent music, stylish people and home grown atmosphere. Rhythmatic events are taking the whole cake when it comes to anticipating an audiences wants and needs, and serves up an ever enticing combination of ‘Night Out’ that’s is always devoured with glee!

This time around Rhythmatic takes you deeper underground with a too-sweet sampling of London’s tastiest export, Spencer Parker at the helm. We thought it best to get nab him before he heads off to Aus and Europe for most of the summer and we hear he’s got a bag full of the best and a whip ready to crack the occasion! The man is said to have an ear for the music and an eye for the floor and he will no doubt get the room gagging for it at Corsica Studio’s- one of the Big Smokes most coveted dark spaces!

Rhythmatic is excited to make its debut at the venue, and offer their audience a new place to get down and intimate. It’s all about the decadent rhythm and this one is sure to thrust you in the right direction!

“Rhythmatic is one of the best night’s I’ve played in London recently, good guests, great crowd and being given complete musical freedom by promoters who really know what they’re doing, make it somewhere I look forward to returning to” – Spencer Parker

SPENCER PARKER

Spencer Parker is one of Europe’s leading djs, and fast becoming a household name in all senses of the expression. His unique style of house music is in demand the world over with productions, remixes and re-edits being supported by Radio Slave, Luciano, Laurent Garnier, Richie Hawtin, Ben Watt, Nic Fanciulli and Pete Tong. A set from Spencer is a journey of acid house, techno and cool jack’in tracks and the odd trippy vocal. Since jumping into production his tracks have been released on prestigious labels such as Rekids, Tsuba, Buzzin’ Fly, and SAW. His skill sees him open intelligently for big names and a rock a main floor in his own right. If you haven’t seen him live in action yet- now’s the time to get involved!

Cavo Paradiso Album Launch Party

The summer clubbing destination that is Mykonos, Greece, has come boldly to the fore with the release of the Cavo Paradiso club album- mixed by the great Argy and Lucca Bachetti. The much anticipated double disc drops a sultry beat just in time, to heat things up to the point of no return for another smashing season…

Join us for the worldwide Cavo Paradiso album launch on 30^th May at Egg nightclub in London. It’s going to be a night of quality house indulgence with lashings of Greek island flair! Mixing muso’s Argy and Lucca Bachetti will be playing live and in the flesh to show you first-hand what a night at Cavo Paradiso is all about!

The club teeters 150 feet above the Aegean Sea on party island Mykonos and feeds the throng of local and international clubbers, a non-stop parade of the best dance music and artists from around the globe each year. Cavo is now renowned for its eclectic vibe and friendly, fun-seeking party-people and aptly considered ‘one of the best summer clubs in the world!’

Both Argy and Luca currently hold the dance industry by the ear with astounding productions and live sets. Their coming together as the mixologists of this album sees them fuse their groovy, deep and tech elements through a decadent selection of tracks from artists such as Josh Wink, Kerri Chandler, Audiofly, Loco Dice and Radioslave, as well as showcase their own incredible productions.

The launch at Egg is going to be a truly exotic clubbing treat and one to put down in ink for the clubbing calendar in May!

LUCA BACCHETTI

Luca Bacchetti’s relentless passion for electronic music has seen him forge a name for himself on both the house and techno scene and successfully blur the line in between. Beginning as a radio dj in Italy, with hip-hip and soul influences, his early work with Alex Neri gave him the gusto to get severely electronic. Luca organically grew a reputation for expertly produced music and was soon chased to make and remix for the likes of Wagon Repair, Supernature, Ovum, Viva Music, Saw Recordings and Meerestief among them, giving him an international profile. Last year his status was cemented with a nomination for Best Artist in the Beatport Music Awards 2008.

ARGY

Argy Theofilis is an artist who lives, eats and dreams his electronic craft every day. His musical direction steered him to London early in life where he cut his teeth and made his debut on Poker Flat Recordings in 2005, at just 20 years old. His sound has been described as ‘State of the Art’ and releases on notable labels like Cocoon, Deeply Rooted House, Raum Musik, Cargo Edition and Defected have confirmed and encouraged his innovative yet functional sounds. Argy’s electronic web of wonder is beginning to stick well, as 2009 has already seen him launch his first record label, These Days.

Double Trouble Productions Presents… People from Ibiza

People from Ibiza, people from Ibiza, boys from wonderland, dancing on the sand, people from Ibiza, people from Ibiza, girls from wonderland… and so it goes, summer after summer, year after year and 27 June sees the real People From Ibiza come to you to show exactly what summer on the White Isle is all about!

People From Ibiza is one of those parties people don’t go to- funny, since it’s been making name as one of the party islands best kept clubbing secrets and holds the fort one night a week at clubbing paradise; Amnesia Ibiza, each season. Sold as the alternative party to the sonic island scene that takes party-chasers reeling to the end of their stay and blinking into the sunlight at the airport wondering where their vacation went- People from Ibiza is one of those rare parties you will always remember. Boasting a fully home-grown production- all artists, entertainers and dancers are island natives, and organic reputation- if you know it, you know you don’t want to miss it!- People From Ibiza is takes you onto the dancefloor with the locals and tips the Ibizan experience unlike any other.

Double Trouble Production present club Amnesia and People From Ibiza for a third round in London, this time to deliver an electronic dose of Ibizan sunshine and get you all worked up and ready for a truly tropical summer night out. The last party with Amnesia’s favourite people, in December 2008 at Egg nightclub in London was a roof rocking success with over 1000 party people dancing into an imagined ocean of bliss! Whether you’re staying local this summer, or have plans to venture out into the Spanish beyond, this is going to be one incredible night to wet your electronic appetite, People From Ibiza is all about the beautiful people, uplifting house music and more fun than you could shake your shades at!

Double Trouble Production presents The People From Amnesia Ibiza at Egg, 27^th June with a sultry island style line-up boasting Luke Solomon, Toni Varga, Alex Cellar and La Fleur. Their sub-brand Rhythmatic will also be hosting a room and presenting an array of their feisty faithfuls behind the decks, dishing a sweet complimentary sound selection! Get your tickets now or get in line- your summer in a box has arrived!

Luke Solomon (Rekids, Classic, MFF)

Luke Solomon has been kicking the bottom out of the dance music industry with outstanding live dj sets for over 17 years. He has worked his way up through the ranks, gaining recognition from all fields of Electronica and Dance and is one of the few producers really worth writing home about, with a successful production career with partner Justin Harris as, Freaks. Luke has worked with artists such as Felix the Housecat, Masters at Work, Jamie Principle, Marshall Jefferson and Roger Sanchez, as well as set up the legendary label, Classic with long-time friend Derrick Carter. He recently established himself as a solo artist, recording for Radioslave’s Rekids label, among others, and his second album, a follow up to his debut disc, The Difference Engine’ is due out later this year.

Toni Varga (Wow, People from Ibiza)

Dj Toni Varga is a veteran Dj from Spain and at 27, has been playing a sultry blend of Tech-House since he was 16 years old. His sets are a journey from the best deep house to tech-house, with some influences from the Balearic house from Ibiza, funky tones, tribal house and vocal house, with intelligent long mixing. He shared the decks with the likes of Roger Sanchez, Eric Morillo, Josh Wink and Layo and Bushwaka during his residency at Zeus Club and Octopus Club in Spain for 4 years, before moving to Ibiza. He has since been a resident at Amnesia Ibiza’s White Party Ibiza on Amnesia’s famed terrace and played People From Ibiza Parties alongside long time residents Mar-T and Paco Osuna.

Alex Cellar (Freak N Chic, Cecille)

Energetic and intense, Alex Cellar’s tech house is a sound full of swing, tribal rhythms and beats, clearly defining his distinctive style and dedication to music. Said to be one of the most promising up and coming producers and DJs in the scene, the Greek born Londoner has already enjoyed releases on high profile labels like Cocoon, Tuning Spork, Cecille, Freak N Chic and Buzzin Fly, and sound support from Ricardo Villalobos, Loco Dice, and RRP Soundsystem to Dennis Ferrer, Danny Tenaglia and Laurent Garnier to name a few. Alex’s DJ style – similar to his own productions most of which he plays out – is an impressive blend of rare old and modern tracks, ranging from house to techno, infused with tribal rhythms & pumping, deep basslines. He is truly a new generation master and one sure to kick up many a dancefloor storm for a long time to come.

La Fleur (+ Plus, Trunkfunk Rec)

La Fleur is the Swedish pharmacist turned DJ, who took to dosing people up on sexy electronic music as her medicine of choice. She likes it intense and melodious, and possesses an arsenal of musical weapons that can whip any dance floor into a state of arousal. La Fleur became known around the Stockholm scene in 2004, landing residencies at all the major clubs and numerous international bookings.  La Fleur is also one half of the dj duo Housewives, and together own the Housewives club which was voted ‘Best Club’ in People Choice Awards 2007. La Fleur was ranked number 6 in Sweden’s top 100 DJ’s list 2007 and shortly after moved to Berlin to pursue focus on her dj profession full time. Her main focus is now music production, and in December 2008 she had her first remix, of David Ekenbäck’s ‘Nairu’ released on Trunkfunk Records.

Rhythmatic Presents… Simon Baker at The White House

Rhythmatic continues to ride its wave of electronic charm and take its cheeky, chunky sound and brimful classy crowd on an intriguing tour of London’s club venues. As a club night Rhythmatic always delivers a tasty mix of people, music and artistic flair and this much anticipated debut down South promises to be a night of the quality rhythms and style you’ve come to know and love!

Past Rhythmatic nights have played host to some of the freshest electronic dance music talent- Rhythmatic always gets ‘em while they’re hot! The likes of Scarlett Etienne, Betoko, Mar-T, Rebekah, Gregor Tresher, Italoboyz, and most recently, Spencer Parker, have all served up a sound session. Simon Baker is another of those artists doing incredible things for Dance Music and with his star still heavily on the rise, we’re really excited to have nabbed him to present to our Rhythmatic audience.

There’s never been a better reason to have a Friday night down South! The White House is a grand venue, appreciated for decadent but friendly interior and cruise-control ability. A great place to relax, sip on something sexy and have a little- or big- danceathon until the wee hours.

SIMON BAKER

Simon Baker has ascended into the electronic music elite and been established as a true global player. Honing his craft as a DJ in the early 90’s, the boy from Leeds has come a long way to stamp his own on the EDM industry. Simon launched his own label imprint, Infant Recordings in 2005 which has seen the likes Paul Woolford, Burnski and Jamie Jones get involved. He’s released on prestigious labels Leftroom, Viva, Rekids and Get Physical among them, and Sven Vath handpicked Simon himself for his ‘H’ compilation on Cocoon, winning him many new fans from the labels devout following. Simon’s tours have taken him to North and South America, Australia, Asia and the best clubs in Europe including Weekend Club, Watergate, Panorama and Cocoon. Join us for this intimate and exclusive appearance with Rhythmatic!

Double Trouble Productions Interview with Alex Kenji

Where and how did the music career of Alex Kenji begin?
The first time I met electronic music was somewhere between 1992 and 1994. I was discovering dance music with Snap, Corona, Haddaway, Digital Boy and a lot of heroes I used to support by going to see their shows in a nearby discothèque here in Pisa. Then in High School I started to make rock music but in 1996 I became tired of rock, metal, death metal and bands. I chose to quit performing with bands (I was a drummer and synthesizer player) and began wanting to start to understand how to make electronic music, I did this by listening to Drum’N'Bass, Big Beat and Acid Jazz.

What have you been up to so far in 2009?
Well, so far I have played all over Europe in countries such as Tunisia, Germany, Ukraine, Spain Cyprus and Brazil. Last year I produced a lot of tracks, but for this year I’m feeling I need to spend more time over the studio to make something new.

What is it about the Electronic Dance Music Culture that keeps you transfixed?
Pure and simply House Music; I can never get enough.

You’ve released and produced music under many guises, Combo, Green Sugar, Orange Love, to name a few. Do you feel this gives you more freedom to be experimental with your sound?
Well when you produce some tracks have just got something, you can’t explain it and some you just don’t feel it; that’s why I use to make a bunch of tracks, doing a selection to ‘filter’ into the several project names I run as well.

Although you like to jump genres, your music has a definite ‘Alex Kenji’ sound to it- how would you bottle and sell it in a few words?
Tricky question: let me think….positive, bouncy, house music with something rhythmical inside; it could be Latin, even Flamenco, classical house, vocal, a bit of tribal… All of those give me nice vibes though!

How has growing up in Italy influenced the sound and emotion you put into your music?
Italy was a big part of my musical foundations growing up. There was a very good ‘underground’ sound covering all genres, starting from rock to house and progressive and this is still the case here today.

What is the party scene like in Italy?
Well I must answer ‘I don’t know’ because my life goes around my house and my studio; I don’t go out especially to a club and I never used to get many gigs here in Italy. But I think in the main cities like Milan, Rome and Northern Italy there is a good clubbing scene but nowadays I hear about Puglia (South East) cities like Taranto, Bari etc, they seem to have a vibrant scene.

Tell us about you track Adelante- it did incredibly well on the charts and on beatport download.
Firstly thanks for your kind words. Well, Adelante it’s the rawest tribal track; it features an uplifting flamenco guitar solo, and of course ‘the soul’ of the track is the solos; don’t know how to describe it but it’s simply my favorite. Also, tracks like it, A Lot Of, Volviendo Loco, UP sold very well on beatport: all these singles reached +25,000 downloads totally and the latest ones are still doing great.

You travel around the world on a monthly basis- which are you favourite countries to play in and what is it about the scene and culture you enjoy?
To play: Europe because it’s close to my studio and I can get to any European country quickly as opposed to going to America or similar. To enjoy and play: Brazil, I think is the place where I live my dream. I love it.

What boxes do you still want to check- what festivals and events would you like to play at?
I love to play everywhere! I would like to play over in Japan or even Australia, South Africa or Northern Europe as well.

Do you have to have quite a stamina to keep up with this industry? The new music, the new artists etc… and how do you balance it with the normality’s of life?
Haha! Honestly I simply do not balance; I see my life as kinda boring: I wake up and I start to listen to music, then make music, then hang out with my dog and most of the time nothing else except Music! Except the summer then I love go to the beach.

Any chances of you releasing an artist album soon?
Maybe. I already thought about it. I got some ideas I still need to work on…very ‘daft punk’ style; anyway it would be my 3rd album though (1st ‘Supersensationaldisco’, 2nd ‘Cyborg’ both on 9records)

What is in store for the rest of the year- what are you plans for Euro summer domination?
This summer, I plan to make some tours over South America, Australia, and Europe. Musically talking, a bunch of remixes are coming: starting from my remix of the new Chris Lake single, a remix for Alex Gaudino, a remix for James Brown, Dj Pierre, Giorgio Giordano, Presslaboys; an original mix is coming as well called ‘DOWN’ and new one will come soon!

Lastly, how do you say, “I want you tech house sex’ in Italian?
Ahahahaha… Voglio fare sesso tech house… or something like that!

Cavo Paradiso Album Mixed By Argy and Luca Bacchetti

Greece is so much more than olives and oiled beach bodies; musically, it has evolved into one of Europe’s newest pioneers in Electronic Dance Music, and a Global Clubbing Mecca, attracting thousands of reveling holidaymakers to visit the unique islands, and soak up the sun and beat-heathen culture each year!

Cavo Paradiso teeters 150 feet above the Aegean Sea on party island Mykonos and feeds the throng of local and international clubbers, a non-stop parade of the best dance music and artists from around the globe. The club honors its homegrown vista with a spectacular design and layout which includes breath-taking views, an iridescent pool and exclusively customized sound system. Renowned for its eclectic vibe and friendly, fun-seeking party-people; Cavo Paradiso is aptly considered ‘one of the best summer clubs in the world!’

This Summer 2009, the much anticipated, first installment of their special album series launches itself into the aural abyss with audible impact! The Cavo Paradiso club album is mixed by Greece’s finest export, Argy, and Italian born Lucca Bachetti, and is set to rapture the dance loving audience into a fantastical frenzy! The album holds a strong House ethos with each disc a stand-out demonstration, paying homage to the current sound renaissance being experienced around the globe.

Both Argy and Luca have taken to the soundwaves with a vengeance and currently hold the dance industry by the ear with astounding productions and live sets. Their coming together as the mixologists of this album sees them fuse their distinct groovy, deep and tech elements through a decadent selection of tracks from artists such as Josh Wink, Kerri Chandler, Audiofly, Loco Dice and Radioslave, as well as their own incredible productions. It’s all put together with lashings of Greek island flair and truly captures the essence of a session at the club!

LUCA BACCHETTI

Luca Bacchetti’s relentless passion for electronic music has seen him forge a name for himself on both the house and techno scene and successfully blur the line in between. Beginning as a radio dj in Italy, with hip-hip and soul influences, his early work with Alex Neri gave him the gusto to get severely electronic. Luca organically grew a reputation for expertly produced music and was soon chased to make and remix for the likes of Wagon Repair, Supernature, Ovum, Viva Music, Saw Recordings and Meerestief among them, giving him an international profile. Last year his status was cemented with a nomination for Best Artist in the Beatport Music Awards 2008.

ARGY

Argy Theofilis is an artist who lives, eats and dreams his electronic craft every day. His musical direction steered him to London early in life where he cut his teeth and made his debut on Poker Flat Recordings in 2005, at just 20 years old. His sound has been described as ‘State of the Art’ and releases on notable labels like Cocoon, Deeply Rooted House, Raum Musik, Cargo Edition and Defected have confirmed and encouraged his innovative yet functional sounds. Argy’s electronic web of wonder is beginning to stick well, as 2009 has already seen him launch his first record label, These Days.

Rhythmatic Presents… The Next Level with Alex Kenji

It’s time to have the bash of all bashes, to celebrate everything worth celebrating and do it in pure rhythm divine style! Rhythmatic and OXFAM fuse forces for one incredible night to bring you; Rhythmatic “The Next Level’ at Egg nightclub, London on the 14^th April 2009! Rhythmatic events aim to provide the beat loving audience with a familiar house party atmosphere, cutting edge music and that little extra something special to make it a night to be revelled with, and this spectacular night promises to deliver just that- covered in a whole bunch of feel-goodness!

We doubt you need to hear more than ‘Lets Party for Poverty’ to inspire some seriously document-it style dance moves but here goes: Rhythmatic have it’s finger for the freshest underground talent and so pulled all the stops to bring you a crème-del-a-crème selection of riveting music from some of the globes most talented electronic musos! We’re too excited to announce our special headlining guest; Beatports No 1 chart-topping golden boy- Alex Kenji! Also special guesting is fellow Italioso, Luke Dzierzek, currently blowing up dancefloors around the world, and of course- Rhythmatics finest residents guiding you to the extreme end of revel with a cause!

Rhythmatic events are famed for their dash of why-the-hell-not over the topness and so other exciting antics set to blow up all around the venue include the grand launch of OKO recordings, Rhythmatic resident Betoko’s long awaited record label come up for air! The bad boys of Double Trouble themselves, Kiri and Kostas birthday celebration- come down a little early for wino and snacks with the team! A full frontal fashion show- yes, we have a beavy of beauts lined up and ready to rock some serious party frocks! As well as a visit from a very special wireless toy- hmmm! Now there’s a little teaser to twist your mind with! Best you come on down to see all the cavorting for yourself!

So, in the spirit of all things that glitter not being gold- we’re talking about the beautiful and simple little- and big- things that make our lives extraordinary- let’s spend an evening of giving back! Proceeds of the night go to OXFAM- they’re fighting for the right to be heard, and you have a right to hear great music! Now there’s a good reason to party hard! The Next Level begins here…

PARTY FROM THE HEART

OXFAM

OXFAM has long established itself in the UK as a purveyor of goodwill and positive energy as it fights the good global fight for poverty. Oxfam jams a foot in despondent doors around the world, providing health, food, education, crisis relief aid and most importantly; hope, to those who need it most. Their annual music event OXJAM receives a legendary response from the music loving youth culture as they haul out top entertainers to ‘let the music do the talking’ by performing, and connecting and communicating the important global issues we face today. OXFAM saves lives, campaigns for change and the right to be heard! And as you know, it’s the little difference that makes it!

YOUR MUSO’S IN THE MIX:

ALEX KENJI

Alex Kenji, aka Combo aka Orange Love aka Green Sugar aka Yoshie Chandler aka Itchy Bit- whatever you want to call him, the man of many names- and sounds- is a electronic music force to be reckoned with! Alex has been producing, dj’ing and for 10 years and regularly performs in Spain, Brazil, Mexico, The UK, Russia, Ukraine, Portugal and Switzerland. Alex has honed his craft to an impeccable degree, mixing up a fresh and edgy selection of house, tech, electro and techno, sparing no change-too much for the deserving feet that find his dancefloor. His tracks often feature in Pete Tong’s essential selection on BBC1 and his labels 303Lovers and Hotfingers have sold over 50 000 units since their launch in 2007.

LUKE DZIERZEK

Luke’s incandescent electronic sound has made massive impact on the Dance scene the past two years. He came out with his big basslines, groovy-as-hell rhythms and soon counted the likes of James Zabiela, John Digweed and Nic Fanciulli as fans; dropping his tunes at clubs all over the world. His forward thinking productions have pinned him as one of the finest up-and-arrived talents of the decade! Not taking his foot off the pedal, he’s remixed UNKLE, Minilogue, Spencer Parker and Chris Lake among them and banged a new gong in dance history when he became the first artist to have 5 tracks in the DJ Download Top 10 at the same time. Luke’s also proven he can rock the box at top clubs all over the world and launched his first label and club night, FLING in 2007

RECORD LABEL LAUNCH

OKO RECORDINGS

After a series of successful productions released on Toolroom, Eukatech and Wow! Records. Betoko launches his own sound-child, OKO recordings. OKO is already set as a force to be reckoned with; focusing on taking genres of house, techno and everything in between to new depths of underground. The first release on the label; a collaboration between Betoko and Spanish producers Ivan Escura and Toni Varga, is already breaking decibels in some of London’s darkest pulsating rooms. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Betoko moved to London in 2002 and his productions have earned playlist respect from the likes M.A.N.D.Y, Gregor Tresher, Martinez and featured on albums by Sven Vath and Steve Lawler. Mexican Tech House has arrived- spread the word!

Rhythmatic Event Biography

The Rhythmatic brand was hard at work in London and the surrounding UK in 2008 as the energetic and charismatic Double Trouble twins, Kiri and Kostas Poulos, took their vision for a sexy, intimate and underground house night- with an always decadent twist- and turned it into a reality that’s ignited electronic fires all over the Big Smoke!

Rhythmatic aims to provide the beat loving audience with a familiar house party atmosphere, cutting edge music and that little extra something special to make it a night to be revelled with; be it an impromptu fashion show through the dancefloor or a free-flowing shooter and champagne bar to keep the nights rhythm right!

Kiri and Kostas make it a priority to get involved- and get down- with the party people at each event, and this bonding adds a unique element to the night; it makes the partygoers feel like a friend in the circle, not merely a punter in the crowd. This endearing pledge has earned Rhythmatic events a loyal and dynamic following, sold to capacity events at every venue it takes on and much industry support and respect.

Past Rhythmatic nights have played host to some of the freshest electronic dance music talent, the likes of Scarlett Etienne, Betoko, Mar-T, Rebekah, Gregor Tresher, Italoboyz, Scot Bradford from Lexicon Avenue and Spencer Parker. And a handpicked selection of London’s most promising underground and breakthrough Dj talents round up as Rhythmatic’s exclusive residents.

Rhythmatic proudly holds exclusive collaboration branding deals with Ibiza’s Superclub, Amnesia and Mykonos’ Superclub, Cavo Paradiso in London and plays host to their touring launches and promotional events in London.

They recently celebrated their first birthday at Egg with an exceptional bumper bash to mark the occasion and the event line-up for 2009 is set to rock even that! This year Rhythmatic expand into new territories with a showcase at Winter Music Conference in Miami, as well as events in Italy, Spain and Greece. A shockwave of exciting parties at new venues in London will also highlight the calendar and take its dedicated revelers on a Rhythmatic ride to remember!

Double Trouble Productions Interview with Stathis Lazarides

What is it about Dance music that has captured your heart and soul?
Dance Music has progressed from being a celebration of freedom and individuality- back in the 80’s, for a small croup of party animals- to a pure form of positive communication for millions of people from all walks of life at the dawn of the 21st century.

Tell us something about the party scene in Greece that nobody knows?
Well, we invented orgies! And the concept of hedonism is something that dates back to the classical ancient Greek times, so I’d say knowing how to party hard is in our genes!

Are people still calling Greece the ‘New Ibiza’ and has that in any way changed or influenced the party scene there?
I am fortunate to have lived through the evolution of this scene, going back to the beginning of the 90’s, and I have to say that its purity has receded over the years. Money talks more today than any other time in the past; there is no space for spontaneity and more or less, everything is regulated. With the big sponsors and money, people have somewhat invaded our house party.

How has the music you play evolved as you’ve grown in the industry?
The principles of the music I play have always remained the same; deep, dark, sexy and groovy house music.

You’ve held a 10 year residency Dj’ing at Cavo Paradiso in Mykonos, Greece. That’s pretty impressive! What would you say are key elements to maintaining and sustaining a career as a Dj?
Being an intelligent human being always helps! Learning from ones mistakes, reading and directing smoothly the mood on the dancefloor, not copying what others do- but influencing your own way from watching others… That’s only half the story though, having good social skills and being at the right place at the right time is as important!!

You’ve played with the likes of house and techno legends such as Carl Cox, Danny Tenaglia, John Digweed, Laurent Garnier, and Felix Da Housecat; who is on the line-up of your ultimate gig?
My ultimate gig will start with a live set from Jean Michel Jarr, followed by Leftfield and finished off with Richie Hawtin. Pure heaven!!

What inspires your productions and what is notably ‘Stathis Lazaridis’ about your sound?
For me, the concept of sitting down to compose in my studio without a specific plan is the building block of my productions. I suppose my sound is trying to be as deep and groovy as possible, with an underground ethos in mind.

Tell us about your latest releases…
The latest project to come out of my studio is a release for my label, Refrazed Music. The original music is from a very talented Dj in Greece, David Kassi. I am on remix duty on both original tracks- the release is out as a digital download on the 24th of November.

You’ve travelled all over Europe, and even to India, how does it feel taking your sound and motivating audiences in foreign countries?
The buzz you get from traveling abroad to perform is second to none! I know very few artists who prefer their studio to a live audience. For me, performing live is the most powerful addiction there is!

What do you think this Dance Music Movement says about modern society?
We’d need a few hours to analyze this question as it’s a big subject but if I have to say something in a nutshell, one thing springs in my mind: Human beings have always liked to see what’s on the other side. Being stuck in a routine is a prison for us, especially in this day and age, and dance music helps us to see things from a different perspective. And this is what gives us hope.

Tell us about how you became involved with Amnesia?
The involvement with this amazing club started last spring when Rhythmatic hosted a party- part of the official Amnesia World Tour in London. I can tell you that it was a great party and I am really looking forward for the next one at 27 of December at the Egg in London!

What are you’re impressions of the dance scene in London and do you enjoy playing to the London audience?
The scene in London’s had its ups and downs lately but it still remains a prestigious and fun place to perform. I’ve been out hundreds of times either clubbing or dj’ing and have amazing memories to share with my grandchildren!

If you could add one more ingredient to a traditional Greek Salad what would it be?
Fresh dill. I am very fond of herbs.

Double Trouble Productions Presents Amnesia World Tour

If there’s one thing about Amnesia you just can’t forget; it’s that it stands as one of the most powerful nightclub brands in the world! Over the decades of its life on the White Isle, Amnesia has lured hundreds of thousands of soul submitting revellers to seek dance music enlightenment inside its walls. The beat box on the main dancefloor has housed some of the most prolific and passion possessed mix masters in the industry; Sven Väth, Paul Van Dyk, Dj Tiësto, Danny Tenaglia, Laurent Garnier and Carl Cox have all flipped the switches, and so, forever tainted, imprinted and influenced the future of our nocturnal creed. Amnesia’s respect and repute comes from its’ super-exceeding in setting the standard in sound quality, music selection and audience ambiance.

Double Trouble Productions, fast becoming synonymous with exceptional nights out in clubs throughout Europe, with their events and sub-brands, Rhythmatic and Talk Is Cheap, recently celebrated their first birthday with a spectacular production, which marked their presence in the International Dance scene. They now wish to share the original, hedonistic Amnesia experience with London, and so present to you; The Amnesia World Tour! To mark and celebrate the ending of another successful year of nightlife indulgence and forgetting everything but the party, Double Trouble Productions, for a second time, brings Amnesia and all its blazing Ibizan glory to Egg nightclub in London, for one incredible night only!

Headlining this massive 3 dancefloor event on 27 of December 2008 is Amnesia Resident and owner of Wow! Recordings, Mar-T. Mar-T is an intrinsic part of the clubbing powerhouse that is Amnesia, responsible for producing the incredible Amnesia Underground compilations and touring with the brand on its international escapades. Complimenting his eclectic deep, dark and sexy sound is Stathis Lazarides (Refrazed, Cavo Paradiso, Rhythmatic), 10 year resident at the renowned Cavo Paradiso in Greece; Stathis has been keeping dance floor playmates on their toes for many brilliant beat-infused years! Stathis has witnessed and been very much part of, the idyllic waves of cultural growth and societal change that have encompassed, encouraged and evolved the Dance scene the globe over!

Betoko (Wow Recordings, Rhythmatic), is one of the latest minimal manufacturers to make a stir with his always melodic and seemingly sun-soaked cuts. He recently featured in DJ Mag’s Fantastic Four with his track “Congratulations” which was selected and used on Madonna’s Sticky and Sweet 2008 World Tour. Also in the mix; Silky (Seminal Grooves, Rhythmatic), Low & Murphy (Filthy Habit, Rhythmatic) and Filth & Splendour (Itch, Pure Pacha London), all of whom have earned their deck space in the Big Smoke, and internationally, as quality house music performers who cross the dance music divide and bring like minded clubbers together.

This is exactly the mission Double Trouble Productions sets out to achieve, and along with an all-out array of Amnesia décor, visuals, give-aways and make-up artists, expect this spectacular dance event to perfectly cap your 2008 as an absolute audio and visual affair!

Double Trouble Productions wants you to lose all inhibitions,

lose your minds, and… Blame it on Amnesia!