MIRRORBALLS Jan. '10 mixed selection!

AT LAST!



This one, we have to admit, has long been overdue. But it was well worth the wait, my friends. Through day jobs, multiple gigs, partying, family gatherings, werewolf hunting, fitted shopping, sneakers chasing and internet browsing, we have survived and have been able to provide you with a soundtrack to your car rides, house parties and make-out sessions.

This is Mirrorball's first offering of 2010, but definitly not the last!

You can download it by clicking right here.

And due to popular demand, we are coming back with a track listing:

Mirrorballs Jan. '10 Selection
Compiled & mixed by ROUX Soundsystem

1 - The Royal We - Party Guilt (Acapella)
2 - Frederico Molinari - Party Faktor
3 - Solomun - Cloud Dancer
4 - Elef.Ant - Hey Folks
5 - Elef.Ant - Un Viaje a la Capital
6 - Minimow - Bollyhouse
7 - Die Vogel - Petardo
8 - DJ W!ld & Mr. K - Not now I'm dancing
9 - M.In & Jonas - Get Tuned
10 - Butch - Joy (Extended version)
11 - Pitto - Feelin' (Joris Voorn remix)
12 - &ME - Bleed
13 - La Cantina (let's keep it a secret...)

See you on the dancefloor!

8 questions for... DJ SNEAK!

It's not quite often that you get the opportunity to chat with an artist as influencial to a genre of music as DJ Sneak has been for house music over the years. As I was thinking about what questions to ask him, I was listening to my old copy of his 1997 Buggin' Da Beats mixed cd and have to say I was taken back to GREAT memories... 12 years later, he has a new album out that is banging!!! Also, Sneak was nice enough to send Mirrorballs.ca a preview of his upcoming video and it is SMOKING HOT! ENJOY!!!

Mirrorballs: Ok, you've surprised us this year with an amazing record called "The house of house" that contains 20 tracks of banging crazy beats. Did the last few years of electro, minimal, etc. give you that much inspiration to produce such a big "statement" record?

SNEAK: Well the state of music is still suffering with badly produced music and a saturated market. I decided that it was time for me to get serious and get my stuff out. I feel that I stay true to my sound and my production is accurate. I am who I am, and have always been that person, I feel like I survived the madness and fakeness of the last 7 years and now I’m shinning again like a new found Diamond in the ruff.

You're in the middle of a world tour that will take you all over Europe and America to spread the good news around. What has been the response so far?

SNEAK: The vibe and response has been great, people are ready for a change and good times again. I’ve been playing a lot of gigs and the house heads have certainly been keeping me busy. I love seeing people enjoy the soul and groove of house music … It’s kind of hard to not have a good time when good house music is bumpin!!

Is house music really alive again?

SNEAK: Hell Yeah, House is back, listen to what all the top European guys like Luciano , Ricardo Villalobos & Loco Dice are playing, this has been the year that people are demanding better music. The musical revolution is on the way my friend.

Was there ever a down point in the "dark" years where you thought you would have to do something else with your life ?

SNEAK: NO, I know myself, I knew I was going to have another piece of the pie soon enough. My never ending amount work and music is what keeps me going and to tell you the truth I survived like I always do, I’m consistant and always motivated, I know my role and that is to LEAD so I’m doing it now again.

You've collaborated with German techno greats such as Ricardo Villalobos which you've become friends with that have been embracing the Chicago sounds recently. Has these new friendships and encounters inspired you to push your sound to new directions in any way?

SNEAK: It’s been great to meet other DJS and Producers that are underground like myself, the Ricardo encounter was dope cause we had known of each other for years, we played same events but not the same rooms. I have respect for a lot of these German brothers that have also helped get “house music” back in the main rooms, they know I’m a Purist and an innovator and they love that, I respect the fact that they have also pushed their sound and music and now we can elaborate with each other and push each other for a better musical experiences.

What about old friends that have disappeared with house music's downfall. Are there any of them you'd like to see back in the game ?

SNEAK: I can’t speak on what DJ's from the past are doing with themselves today, I know that a lot of them thought the “gravy train” was forever and many have dropped out and gotten normal Jobs and lifestyles. Many people did not plan for the future as I did, I can only speak on what I’m doing for my Music and my fans, I have stayed true always and that is showing big time again.

Are there any new artists that inspire you that we should be looking out for in the near future, any labels that are on your hot list ?

SNEAK: There are lots of people out there doing the do, I have many on the lookout but not trying to single a few out the bunch, Music is what is important not the DJS PERSONAS or the FAME factor that has damaged the scene for so long. Focus on the music not the persona and you will find great music being released from all over the world.

What's next for DJ Sneak?

More DJ SNEAK, more hard work, more innovation for the world and most def more “HOUSE MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG!”

We couldn't agree MORE!!! Speaking of innovations, check out Sneak's upcoming video preview :

DJ SNEAK ON MYSPACE
DJ SNEAK'S HOMEPAGE

Mirrorballs selection - Aug/Sept.

Here it is!

Our selection for the last two months (yeah... we've been slacking) is now available on the link below. The good news is... this means it should be twice as good right ? Well it is !!!

The selection was compiled by The Roux Soundsystem (Clifford Brown & Marinelli) and mixed by Marinelli.

Mirrorballs selection - Aug/Sept

ENJOY!!!

Clifford Brown - Italian Flight, French Sunset [July mix]

Voici le nouveau mix promo de Clifford Brown qui annonce le retour du beau temps, son apparition à Monokini ce samedi 11 juillet, ainsi que son "extended set" à la soirée MOTION du Salon Daomé le 18.



Vous pouvez y entendre Yakine, DJ Wild, Julien Chaptal, Chopstick & Johnjon et bien d'autres... des sons qui vont de pair avec les aveuglants rayons du soleil et une certaine envie d'avaler de l'alcool.

Je télécharge ITALIAN FLIGHT, FRENCH SUNSET.

Le mix a été enregistré aux hmmm - studios de Villeray, un endroit convivial où la bass est un mode de vie.

6 questions for... Joris Voorn

Joris Voorn is the type of DJ / producer that needs no introduction. Active on the scene since 1997, he's been touring the world to push a sound that expertly mixes house and techno, with a very deep touch. He recently released Balance 014, a double DJ mix with elements of more than 100 different tracks, elements he blends together and mixes seamlessly to a great effect.

Holland is mainly associated with trance. Was it hard for you to push house and techno at an early stage of your DJ carreer ?
I think Holland is mainly associated with trance by people who are into that kind of music. I personally never ever have the association, maybe only when I get a question about it from someone abroad, which does happen occasionally. We've had a very healthy house and techno scene here for 20 years, and especially in the last few years the music has been really fresh, lots of great new producers and DJ's are getting recognition worldwide. Trance music is a very different scene here than house and techno, two completely separate worlds.


You also record as Rejected alongside Edwin Oosterwal. Tell us a bit about this project.
Rejected started as a fun project in the studio and later on stage, playing back to back DJ sets, and later we started the Rejected label to release our own music. Things got a bit more serious when the label and the music were a big success. We started signing other artists as well, like recently Pitto with his great Feelin' 2009 summer tune. As a producers duo we're having a little break as we speak - Edwin is focusing on his own productions, and so am I, but we'll get back into the studio soon enough...



You have crafted some of the biggest and most amazing remixes in recent memory (Babicz's "Dark Flower", Slam's "Ghost Song"...) - what's the secret behind that massive sound ?
I take my time when I'm in the studio, make as many versions of a mix as necessary, until I'm finished. In case of both mentioned mixes, there have been a lot of test versions before they actually got finished. It's hard to say what it takes to get to a sound like that, but I've learned a lot of things over the years, and as I'm playing as a DJ, I know what works on the floor. Combine that with a fair bit of melody, and you'll get pretty close...


Have you ever played in Montreal ?
I've never been to Montreal, so I'm looking forward! It's actually my Canada debut, both as an individual and a performing DJ!



What's the kind of reputation an event such as Piknic Électronik has overseas ?
I've heard nice things about it, like a good atmosphere out in the open, great music... It will be interesting to see what it's really like though, and if it's different than outdoor events in my own country.


Your top 5 tracks of the moment ?
Joris Voorn - Sweep The Floor - Rejected
Pitto - Feelin' (District One Remix) - Rejected
Dosem - Beach Kisses (Joris Voorn Green Mix) - Green
Joris Voorn - We're All Clean - Rejected
Edwin oosterwal and Warren Fellow - Hotlips - Rejected

Joris Voorn plays Piknic Électronik on July 5th alongside Soundshaper and Baya.