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  Offworld Music
Record label catering to innovative music, artists and producers - from drum&bass to hip hop and electronic.

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THE RAVES ERA

Raves.com celebrates its transition to becoming a more nostalgia-driven website (while our partner site DJfix.com takes over the current music content) with this look at the Era of Raves, Raving and Ravers.

[ click for our Raves Era article here ]  
 
LULA

LULA is as engaging out of the speaker as she is inside of one. With two new singles, this club icon is on her way to top the charts again. Exclusive interview and see the music videos!
[ last night LULA saved my life ]  
 
MARK KNIGHT

Live DVD mixing and incredible music! If you've never experienced that, then check out Mark Knight, his Toolroom label, and his club nights that are popping up around the globe
[ light up the KNIGHT here ]  
 
DAVE SPOON

He's of the hottest DJ/producers around, releasing top quality productions with his trademark grinding bass-lines, and rocking dance floors across the globe with his twisted electro sound.
[ lick this SPOON interview here ]  
 
PAUL OAKENFOLD - VEGAS + PACHA

Paul Oakenfold lands in Las Vegas for his first ever US residency! Its otherworldly over-the-top production brings Planet Perfecto to the US, plus Paul talks to us about where it all began at Pacha Ibiza.
[ Paul Oakenfold interviews click here ]  
 
VIRGIN MOBILE FESTIVAL

The American version of the longstanding British V Fest arrived stateside, tearing things up in Baltimore. Our roving writer and photographer Carl captures the amazing DJs and bands, just for you!
[ Glaude to Dan to Iggy... all here! ]  
 
THRILLSEEKERS

Ever wondered what it would be a world famous DJ and producer, to sell a million records, or party in the private disco in a banker's castle - in Russia? Find out that and more in this interview!
[ get a thrill here ]  
 
ABEL

Abel creates a soundtrack of energized bodies and transcended minds kept going after a full night of dancing. Celebrating the Alegria events and latest release, meet this peak hour DJ.
[ flirt with Abel and Alegria here ]  
 
ABOVE & BEYOND 08

Since the group's debut with the smash release of their trance album "Tri-State" the group's sound has evolved into organic uplifting music that has set a standard for the electronic scene. Our interview!
[ go Above & Beyond ]  
 
BONNAROO 2008

Hippy philosophy and jam-band dedication took on a whole new festival direction as the Gods of Metal Metallica joined the ever politically-correct Pearl Jam at this year's edition of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
[ Peace, love, and... metal? Click here! ]  
 
TRENTEMOELLER

Jump on the express ride with us and Trentemoeller to Ibiza, where he'll be working on his upcoming album, and playing Pacha dropping some punk disco or electro with his rock'n'roll attitude
[ hop on board with Trentemoller ]  
 
GET PHYSICAL

Tour report! Carl gets the lowdown as the pioneering Berlin-based record label Get Physical stormed into "The City of Brotherly Love" to treat everyone to a little bit of that next generation sound.
[ get physical in Philly here ]  
 
IMS IBIZA REPORT

With Pete Tong at the helm, the 1st IMS made it’s intentions clear: back to business! In its exclusive invite-only intimate panels and speeches, the future of dance music was discussed and debated.
[ what happened at IMS in Ibiza? ]  
 
ELITE

Rising over Eastern Europe, the sun that is "DJane" Elite has been illuminating the Czech Republic for the past 5 years. Download two of her DJ mix MP3s for free listening while you read our interview!
[ go east with DJane Elite ]  
 
MORGAN PAGE

We like guys that put up with being made fun of for liking Techno... and go on to make some incredible Electronic music of their own. From rural Vermont to your speakers...
[ paging Morgan... click here ]  
 
WILLITS + SAKAMOTO

Willits + Sakamoto have really managed to capture the flavor of senses-surrounding ambiance while still maintaining a kind of primordial musical quality. World class classical piano say hello to guitar and laptop!
[ read our Willits interview here ]  
 
AM ONLY

AM Only held one of the most epic & talked about events ever at their annual event that showcases the very best of their artists, their newest productions, their live acts, and their performance innovations.
[ review of the AM ONLY party here ]  
 
LIL DEVIOUS

You know when you read or hear "they need no introduction" well Lil Devious take that to the next level, with just their music leading the way! We did grab this interview and bio for you though, just in case...
[ get a Lil Devious ]  
 
SOLARSTONE

Solarstone may come 'from the middle of nowhere' but his talent has placed him squarely somewhere significant on the musical map. As his debut artist album is released, we talk to him about... well click to find out!
[ orbit with Solarstone here ]  
 
MIAMI CONFERENCE PREVIEW 08

March Miami madness is just around the corner! Stay sane and follow our guide to the Made Event parties during this year's conference - your essential selection to do this year right, with round the clock music and fun!
[ wmc party picks here ]  
 
STATIC REVENGER

Static Revenger is our kind of super hero. He battles boredom and bad music with a sweep of his sonic cape... and his latest sequel, a collection of downtempo love songs called "Love Song Surprise."
[ more powerful than an interview ]  
 
JUSTICE

A religious club experience where Metallica meets The Chemical Brothers in a head-on collision of tweaked-out funky techno and inspirational, uplifting House music. That would be Justice, and their sold-out show at Terminal5 in NYC.
[ we were there... ]  
 
GARETH EMERY

The future is here! Yes he's an insanely good and prolific DJ and producer, but what we really love about Gareth is his podcasts. Though we would have really liked to have caught him at that desert island rave...
[ our Gareth interview is here ]  
 
SULTAN

Serve us up a Mashup Burger please! Go heavy on the nasty techno, sprinkle on some classic vocals, and that's the musical meal we're digesting after talking to this Montreal DJ, "chef" Sultan.
[ serve it up hot with Sultan ]  
 
DJ DAN CHARITY AUCTION

Bid now on ebay!! DJ Dan donated 5,000+ 12” vinyl gems from his record collection to humanitarian organization NextAid to auction off for charity. Find out more here.
[ DJ Dan auction is here ]  
 
LEE BURRIDGE

Lee Burridge’s parties and music breed a special, dedicated following with parties scattered throughout the year and around the world. Celebrating his fun-filled spirit is his latest mix Balance 012, and our interview!
[ get balanced with Lee here ]  
 
YOUSEF UNDERWATER

Say Yousef and if you've ever heard him play or his music, adjectives that are likely to pop up? Slick, jackin, sleazy, aggressive, and relentless! He is a DJ and producer that knows how to put life and energy into house music.
[ go Underwater with Yousef ]  
 
X-PRESS 2

Orange, red and several shades of purple. Warm and delicious like pie. If that doesn't make you want to take a bite of their latest album, then you might want to find out what else they had to say in another of our exclusive interviews!
[ Rock on with Rocky here ]  
 
JUSTIN MARTIN

You gotta love success stories that start with a handoff of a demo by a family member, and the recognition of Justin's supreme production (and DJ) talent, and somehow I'm sure his fantastic sense of humor got in the mix!
[ laughin with Justin here ]  
 
ROGER SANCHEZ & LAIDBACK LUKE

This incomparable duo deliver a pitch-perfect knockout punch on the latest "Afterdark" with an even darker, dirtier, more deranged mix of underground house. Roger and Luke reveal the details here!
[ Roger and Luke interview click here ]  
 
UNDERWORLD LIVE NYC

Carl reports on the mesmerizing Underworld live show on New York City's outdoor concert stage in Central Park, with a full set list and some amazing photos. Evoking the spirit of Raves gone by!
[ Underword live in NYC ]  
 
KASKADE

Kaskade's groove is one we've been following for many years... and now many, many releases later, he's touring for his latest (and greatest) mix CD, and talking to us about it and what's been going on with him since we last spoke!
[ Bring the night in with Kasade ]  
 
MOCEAN WORKER

Masterfully merging classic jazz club stylings with today's electronic dance festiveness, Mocean Worker creates music that is irresistible and a whole helluva lot of fun. Find out why, how, and more in our exclusive interview!
[ go MOWO here ]  
 
D:FUSE & HIRATZKA

With their first album as a duo on their own all-digital label, these longtime DJs and producers move dance floors with songs and vocalists that are both traditional and totally new. Find out how & why here!
[ D:Fuse & Hiratzka interview here ]  
 
TOMMY LEE & DJ AERO

(Yes, THAT Tommy Lee!) Breaking the mold and turning heads are Electro Mayhem: DJ Aero'S muscular, hard-hitting electronica is the perfect match for hard rock icon Tommy Lee.
[ VJ on with Tommy Lee & DJ Areo here ]  
 
PAUL VAN DYK IN CENTRAL PARK

Paul van Dyk returned to New York City this past week for two incredible sold-out shows, marking the 5th year that 10,000+ fans have descended on Central Park to frolic to his beats.
[ Carl's PvD report is here ]  
 
TECHNO SQUIRRELS

We couldn't pass on running an interview with this pair of techno wizards the week of their new album release, because along with their fantastic name and music, we were offered it from one of the Techno Squirrels herself!
[ our TS interview is here ]  
 
US3

So who are Us3? Who is on their latest jazz, R&B and rap fused album? How would they describe their music to someone who's been frozen for the past 50 years? We talk to Us3's Geoff to find out!
[ Us3 interview is here ]  
 
IBIZA DIARY V2

With her 2nd update from the magical party island in Spain, Angelique reports back with photos and details on the opening parties, Space, and the unique trend of police-busting Secret Silent parties!
[ feel like you're in Ibiza here ]  
 
BONNAROO MUSIC FESTIVAL

For the sixth straight year, over 80,000 attendees converged on Manchester, Tennessee for four straight days of music, art, and camping all for what Rolling Stone calls "the greatest music festival in the United States."
[ do you Roo? ]  
 
DEVIATIONS

Get ready for a fusion of chilled out electronica and organic violin playing, with the talents of renowned producer Dave Williams and international violin virtuoso Oliver Lewis. Find out more in our exclusive interview!
[ classical electronica is here ]  
 
SPOOKY

Despite the pegan counter-culture and overflowing toilets, Spooky's latest album Open is awash with lush ethereal grooves. We talk to Duncan and Charlie, the masterminds that are Spooky, in another exclusive DJfix interview.
[ it's SPOOKY in here ]  
 
SANDRA COLLINS + VELLO

"We treat video as an instrument." Thanks to that philosophy, along with Sandra Collins brave pioneering spirit and DJ Skills, and Vello Virkhaus' VJ video wizardry, a new collaboration, called Interference, is now on tour.
[ Collins + Vello interview here ]  
 
IBIZA DIARY

The Incredible Adventures of Angelique in Ibiza... Angelfreq's Ibiza Odessy... DJ Angelique's Ibiza Diary... they all describe these words from Angelique, the first installment from the magical musical isle.
[ the adventure begin here ]  
 
LUKE FAIR

This producer and passionately experimental DJ from Toronto creates a signature style for himself by re-editing versions of songs both live and on his CDs. Find our more in this interview.
[ edited Luke Fair here ]  
 
NAW

Atmospheric and evocative pieces that mingle space music's ambient melodies and low-key but addictive beats. It's like catching a radio pulse into outer space. Find out how in our interview.
[ ground control to NAW ]  
 
K-SWING

Progressive Rock Beats. Doesn't that sounds delicious? Discover more tasty morsels of information about this Jersey Girl NYC DJ who's debut release is out now in our interview!
[ K-Swing with us here ]  
 
TRUMMERFLORA COLLECTIVE

Musical legos. I now know what "modular notation and open instrumentation" means. That's only the beginning of what you'll learn from and about this experimental group of musicians in this interview too!
[ musical legos click here ]  
 
NOEL SANGER HYBRIDIZED

Talented, successful and prolific in his releases and touring for decades, with a clear LOVE of the music, that would be Noel Sanger! Listen to his internet radio mixes and catch our interview here.
[ hug a tree and NOEL here ]  
 
TAYO

Tayo breaks beats and barriers, proving that he cannot be branded by one musical genre - not in his radio shows on Kiss100 and BBC, not on his new fabriclive 32 mix CD, and not in this interview!

[ Tayo is talking here ]  
 
4HERO

What was behind their latest album, and do they have girlfriends? We wanted to know the answers to our typical mix of silly and serious questions, and we were lucky enough to have Marc's answer them in another exclusive interview!
[ make them your heroes here ]  
 
MIKE GILLENWATER

We want to have two Vespas in our garage studio, to have loads of underground records out, and be releasing our artist album. We want to be Mike Gillenwater!
[ our GILLENWATER interview is here ]  
 
BLUE STONE

Funny thing about email interviews - we often don't know who'll be answering them! This time we had the honor of 'speaking' with Rob & Bill (the producers behind Blue Stone) and their vocalist Sheyenne, and here's what we found out.
[ soar with BLUE STONE ]  
 
KERRI CHANDLER

Are you familiar with Jersey House? As in New Jersey baybe, and all you really need to know is the name... Kerri ‘Kaoz’ Chandler, the reigning master of Jersey house.
[ soulful groove of KERRI CHANDLER here ]