In this section you will find reviews, press releases, interviews & updates on WDR Artists & products. Much of our news impacts the mainstream or Indie press world wide.

Gaz Reynolds On The G-SPOD ::: By DJ G Gaz Reynolds radio interview with DJ G promoting WDR. Features a host of WDR Artists and tracks. Broadcast around the world.

RedKay And DJ Somiak Release 'Prologue' ::: By Jake Shean Jake: Hello Redkay and Somialk, Thanks for joinig me in an interview so the WDR readers and listeners can get to know more about you latest release ‘Prologue’. Tell the readers how you Guys came up with the idea and how you ended up working together. Redkay: I just liked the Trance style of Somiaks music, when I heard it first, even though I never did Trance on my own. Our first productions also were a bit influenced by Trance music, but the style changed after a while. Now we do French House and wanted to release everything we did before just like a prologue to all songs which still will come up, that’s why it’s called ‘Prologue’. Somiak: ‘Prologue’ is a mix of Trance and House sounds, but having as main base the Trance style. My uplifting and melodic sounds of my Trance and House styles with the great power and energy of Redkay’s Electro and House styles give to the tracks of this album a new interesting sound. This helped us a lot in our work as a duo and to find our new style that we always wanted to do. Now, we focus in French House music and our new projects are going really well. Jake: What are you favourite tracks on the album and why? Redkay: My favourite track is ‘Entranced’. It starts very calm and grows until there is the great main riff. If you listen to it, it gives you a really good feeling I think. I also like Double Bouncing and Trust a lot. Trust especially because it’s a mix of Trance and a little bit of Dirty House style. Somiak: I like Entranced, love the energetic chords there. This track is one of the best examples that shows how is our work together as a duo. Other favourite tracks are Trust and Frequentia. In addition, I like so much the ‘Some Forgive’ Remix that Redkay made for Gaz Reynolds, he did a great work there. Jake: I haven’t stopped playing the album it’s fantastic! Are you Guys excited about this release and do you plan to work on any future releases together? Redkay: Thank you! Yes, it’s definitely something new to release an album together, and of course we’re going to work together in the future, we already do right now. The best thing on working together is: Four eyes are able to see more than two only, four ears are able to hear more than two! Somiak: Thanks, glad you like it!! Yeah, this album is great because it’s the first reflection of our work together. At present, we’re still working together, as I said before, we’re doing new projects focusing in the French House style, so Redkay and Somiak will never end. Jake: Where do you see your songs going in the future? Do you plan to do collaborations with other Artists in the future? Somiak: I see our songs around the world. We are thinking to do great concerts and tours, of course in the future. And yes, we will do collaborations with other musicians, it’s very important to expand our music and this is the best way to do it. Redkay: I think that would be cool. Before we started working as a duo, we also worked on our own, so working together is something like a really long and great collaboration between us. I think it would be nice to work as duo and collaborate with more people at the same time, especially with singers or non-commercial artists in general. Jake: Have you got a follow up album planned or in the works? If so what influences will it have? RedKay:New material includes a variety of influences including Daft Punk. Somiak: Well, we finished a new album. The style is French House, focusing on bands like Justice, Daft Punk and Digitalism, and we are still working on new songs with the same style for future projects. Prologue is on sale now available at itunes and all major outlets around the world!.

RedKay Releases Controversial New Album 'We All Did Nothing' Supporting Japanese Disaster ::: By Jay Mcloud Having made his debut with ‘A Lost Cause’ on World Domination Records, RedKay returns to the global music scene with a hot new album with an important message for everyone! April 2011 is a time no one will forget. The magnitude 9.0 quake and the tsunami it generated killed more than 12,000 people and left more than 14,000 missing in Japan. More than 100,000 people are still living in evacuation shelters as a result of the disaster. These events influenced recently signed Austrian Artist and Producer RedKay to write his new album poising the question……..’We All Did Nothing’. With tracks such as the title track ‘We All Did Nothing’, ‘Against The Invisible Death’ ‘Fukushima’ and ‘Against Radioactivity’. The recent earthquake crippled the Fukushima plant, leading to leaks of radioactive steam and water. RedKay’s against ‘Radioactivity’ featured on the album reminds us of the devastating and horrific events that occurred in April 2011. In a recent interview to promote the album Redkay said; “Music is a language everybody understands, there are almost no misunderstandings like in a spoken language. If a song sounds serious and tragic, everybody hears it like that, and no one will interpret this as something happy, that’s why I think music is a really good way to get news and message out there“. Whilst the album has a commercial edge the album is designed to make a point and to get us all thinking about maybe...... ‚’We All Did Nothing.’ The album is avaialble at itunes and all major outlets world wide. Visit www.worlddominationrecords.com for further info.

RedKay Releases New Album 'We All Did Nothing' on WDR Digital ::: By Jay Mcloud The recent devastating events in Japan have spurned a new album from new comer Redkay on London based World Domination Records new Label WDR Digital specialising in global dance releases. April 2011 is a time no one will forget. The magnitude 9.0 quake and the tsunami it generated killed more than 12,000 people and left more than 14,000 missing in Japan. More than 100,000 people are still living in evacuation shelters as a result of the disaster. Jake: Hello Redkay, welcome back! Thanks for joining me in an interview so the WDR readers and listeners can get to know more about you and your latest release. So tell us how the new album came about…. Redkay: I started working on the album one day after the horrible things happened in Japan. At this time I didn’t know what the topic of my new album will be. All I knew was, I finished a song and noticed it’s really hard and aggressive, because this was my style at this moment. I thought this would fit well to this terrible situation and the victims and helpers in Japan should get a memorial, to support them psychic in a way. Jake: I would imagine many of your Fans will be relate to this album and certainly the People of Japan and all around the world that were shocked by this tragedy. Do you find by writing songs and producing music is a powerful way of expressing yourself and getting your message across? Redkay: Yes, I think so. Music is a language everybody understands, there are almost no misunderstandings like in a spoken language. If a song sounds serious and tragic, everybody hears it like that, and no one will interpret this as something happy, that’s why I think music is a really good way to get news and message out there. Jake: Are you becoming political with your songs? Or is it that you felt strongly about the devastation in Japan? Redkay: No, it sounds primitive but I am musician, not a politician. Everybody who knows me knows my political mindset. It can be interpreted as a message to politicians to think about the use of Nuclear energy, and I want all the people to think about that of course, but not in a way of political fight. Jake: That makes sense. How would you describe this album? You mentioned your style has changed. And what message are you trying to put across to the listeners? Redkay: I would say it’s not a “nice” album in a common way, but it’s a serious album with tragic and hard sounds, just like the situation is. My style has completely changed; I am doing French House now. After this album I had enough about those hard sounds. I hope I sent my message with what I did, now I turned back to status quo, just with a new style of music. Jake: Thank you so much for your time RedKay. ‘We All Did Nothing’ is available at itunes and all major outlets around the world! Visit www.worlddominationrecords.com for more info.

RedKay Signs to World Domination Records and Releases 'A Lost Cause' ::: By Jay Mcloud Leading UK Record Label World Domination Records recently signed Austrian DJ/Producer RedKay and released his debut ‘A Lost Cause’ to the world. Influenced by Dirty Electro sounds and French House music RedKay adds his own unique blend to these dance genres with original tracks penned by the man himself! Tracks from the release are already hitting dance radio networks around the globe gaining added interest to this release and Artist. In a recent interview RedKay said; “I’m glad to get this chance and to carry out my plans all over the world. World Domination Records is a great Label”. RedKay joins a host of International Dance Artists on the label including Hyper Force,Tropical Rush,Isaac Angel,DJ Somiak and founder of World Domination Records Gaz Reynolds. ‘A Lost Cause’ is available at itunes and all major outlets around the world! Visit www.worlddominationrecords.com for more info.

DJ Somiak Signs To World Domination Records and releases 'Peruvian Touch' ::: By Jay Mcloud Leading UK Record Label World Domination Records recently signed Peruvian DJ/Producer DJ Somiak and released his debut album ‘Peruvian Touch’ to the world. DJ Somiak’s debut release which is now impacting dance radio stations around the world is a mix of electronic music with sounds from the Andes and the World combined with modern dance styles and his own unique sound. DJ Somiak joins a host of International Dance Artists on the label including Hyper Force,Tropical Rush,Isaac Angel,RedKay and founder of World Domination Records Gaz Reynolds. ‘Peruvian Touch’ is available at itunes and all major outlets around the world! Visit www.worlddominationrecords.com for more info.

Gaz Reynolds On Go Rainbow Radio ::: By Tim Corrimal Gaz Reynolds radio interview with Tim Corrimal on Go Rainbow Radio promoting WDR. Features a host of WDR Artists. Broadcast around the world.

RedKay Interview ::: By Jake Shean Jake: Hello Redkay, Thanks for joinig me in an interview so the WDR readers and listeners can get to know more about you. Redkay: Hello Jake. You're welcome, I'm glad to get the chance to let the people know more about me. Jake: What is your biggest influence in your music? Redkay: Wow, the hardest question at first? This really is hard to answer for me cause you won't believe it, but before I started making music, I listened HipHop only. I didn't like House or Electro at all, so there are no bands who really influenced me for this kind of music. I don't know how, but I started liking Daft Punk and Gigi D'agostino a lot, but I don't do the style of music of one of them at all, so they didn't really influence me. Jake: That is interesting. Would you say you have any Hip Hop influences in any of your music now or is it pure dance? If you had to be put into a genre what would yours be? Redkay: Maybe there is some influence by The Black Eyed Peas, because their new tracks are more electro than Hip Hop actually, but as I said, there is no band who really influences me a lot in my music. Well, my genre varies a bit, depending on do I work with someone else or just ideas I just have in my mind. But if you want a specific answer, I'd say Electro-House. I'm also going to do more dirty Electro tracks. Jake: These days it seems you can dabble in different styles and not stay in one style. Do you like to be experimental in your tracks? Redkay: Yeah, I really enjoy that, cause I don’t like to do always the same, even if this would be better for the progress of my tracks maybe. I just don’t want people to say “each song of him sounds the same”, that’s why I try do experiment with a few styles at once. Jake: So how do you feel about joining World Domination Records and having your music distributed world wide? Redkay: It’s a really good feeling. I’m glad to get this chance and to carry out my plans all over the world. World Domination Records seems to be a great Label so far. I’m also looking forward to work with other artists who already joined World Domination Records, cause they’re all really good, especially Somiak, with who I already worked before quite often. Jake: You sound very keen and positive. World Domination Records has a vast distribution network with television and radio connections too. A lot of Artists tend not to realise how tough the music industry is and how much time and effort has to go into marketing Artists. How do you feel about pushing yourself forward and where do you see your music in the next 2 years? Redkay: Well, I like to spend a lot of time with my music. And not only the music I produce, I also like to play instruments or do music in another way. I don’t have a problem with spending most of my time with music, because I really like it. If there are Artists who want to spend less time onto it, it’s okay, but obviously their music seems to be not as important to them, as mine is to me. It’s hard to answer, where I see myself in 2 years, because I am actually a guy who just lives now. I just will try to raise my knowledge about music, become more famous, to call people’s attention on my music and on World Domination Records in general. The most important thing is to improve myself and my music all the time. Jake: You have a great attitude. Life is tough and so is the music industry but these days with modern technology and the internet anything is possible with hard work and determination.. Online presence is essential for WORLD DOMINATION!...... How do you feel about having your songs on itunes and all the majors??? Exited? Terried? Redkay: It’s a good feeling, but having them there is one thing. People buying the songs is the another thing. But as I said, I really like to improve my skills and knowledge about music, so it’s important to me, that people can hear what I am doing and give me more feedback. This is easier through ITunes, Amazon and all the majors, so I’m really excited about that. Jake: I can guarantee being on WDR you will get exposure. Being on a Label gets you recognised! I heard that you want to do collaborations? Its all the rage these days. Are there any WDR Artists you would like to work with or remix? I'm sure I can get it arranged! Hee! Hee! Redkay: Of course, it’s always a pleasure to remix good songs, and there are a lot of good artists on WDR, so I’m looking forward. Collaborations are always nice, they take more time, but together you have more ideas, and that’s the great thing. Two styles of music get mixed, and the best of each will be taken to do great stuff together. Well, I didn’t contact the other artists yet, but I definitely want to work with Somiak. I already worked with him on 8 songs and I also remixed a few of his songs. His ideas, especially his Synthesizer riffs are great and they always inspire me. I’m sure I will get to know the other artists, so I can work with them as well. Jake: Yes Somiak is a true talent. I interviewed him recently. Great tracks and remixes! So do you have any new projects planned? Redkay: Yeah, he really is! Sure, I have a few new projects planned, more Electro / Dirty Electro, as I said before. I also have to finish a few songs with American singers, but I better focus on my Electro tracks. Jake: It sounds as if you are madly busy right now. I personally want to wish you every success and enjoy the ride on WDR!................. Redkay: I am, but I like to be busy with music! Thanks, Jake, I definitely will enjoy it. Watch out for RedKay releases on itunes & all major outlets world wide soon!

Bleedin Brain Music Inc Interview Go Rainbow Radio ::: By Tim Corrimal The 2009 radio interview with Greg Dodd's of Bleedin Brain Music Inc can be listened to online at http://www.gorainbowradio.com/podcast/2009/10/episode-178-an-interview-with-bleedin-brain-music/ The interview will be aired on several raio networks and also podcasted online globally.

Bleedin Brain Music Inc Interview ::: By Jay Mcloud Greg Dodds aka Bleedin Brain Music Inc is based in Melbourne Australia. A chance meeting with Dance Super God Gaz Reynolds led to Bleedin Brain Music Inc signing to WDR & having his releases distributed world wide, appearing on several major tv networks & radio stations. The rest is history……….(as they say!)….. I caught up with Greg to find out what makes him tick!. Jay: Hey Gregg, glad you agreed to be interviewed by me. Whats it been like with your new found fame online & in the real world? Greg: In a nut shell ....EXCITED!...... Jay:Do you write all of your own tracks??? Greg: I write all my own tracks using various techniques sometimes I use a keyboard to write the melody and effects driven instruments and program a beat. Other times I use my own playing using guitar, bass and keys with a drum machine. I have written tunes to a vocal melody then built the song from that an example of this is ‘Tormented’ which is on the new album. Jay: Tell me what your influences are in your music Greg: My influences are extremely diverse, from a teenager I always liked bands as Curved Air, Led Zeplin, Black Sabbath, Kraftwerk, David Bowie, Bob Marley, The Grateful Dead, Hendrix, Velvet Underground/Lou Reed, Neil Young and Delta Blues, Country & Western. Then came Punk Sex Pistols, The Clash, Theatre of Hate, Buzzcocks etc Then Joy Division/New order, Dead Kennedies, Black flag, Iggy Pop, SPK, Throbbing Gristle, Virgin Prunes, Gun Club, Dream Syndicate As you can see I use old school writing techniques and write them with new technology I don’t ever go to dance clubs Im more of a family man that never grew up. Jay: What is your favourite song you have ever written? Greg: I personally like Majestic it was for me something that worked well for me at the time of writing it. I like the euphoria of the song Jay: How long have you been writing & producing songs? Greg: About 8 years Ive been doing it seriously but have always had a finger in the pie eg playing in bands in 80s [Compressed heads] Doing an alternative radio show on community radio in Melbourne. Jay: How is the music scene in Melbourne? Greg: Boring! Jay: I see..... Tell me about your new release on World Domination Records....... Greg: Excitement is the first word that comes to mind The album is an excellent cross section of my works over the last 8 years it features a good variety of the genres that I write and features a lot of my personal favourites. So I hope the good folk will enjoy it! Jay: How do you feel about having your music exposed to the world???? Are you nervous? Greg: Yes! Jay: Where do you live? Greg: Melbourne, Australia. Jay: What do you eat for breakfast? Greg: Lately I ve been having Weet Bix with brown Sugar maybe some toast with Vegemite on it and a cup of coffee and a ciggy. Now that’s a good Aussie Breakfast. Jay: For fans of Greg's work download Bleedin Brain Music Inc releases from itunes & all major outlets around the globe!

DJ Somiak Signs To WDR ::: By Jake Shean DJ Somiak, the producer & DJ & composer from Peru. Where does he find the time to breathe? I decided to find out... Jake: Hello. Do I call you Mr. DJ? Or how should I address you? Thanks for agreeing to let me interview you. It sounds like you've been stupidly busy. How are things? DJ Somiak: Hello Jake!! Well, you can call me as you want, Mr. DJ or DJ or simply Somiak, these are the same, so no problem... Jake: So tell me something about Peru. I hear it's a stunning place that I have yet to visit.. DJ Somiak: Peru is GREAT!!! Like other countries, it has good and bad things, but I prefer tell you about the good things lol… First, if you will visit here someday, you need to visit the best places as Machu Picchu, The Colca Valley, The Historic Centre of Lima or you can travel in the Andes, the mountains are beautiful and the jungle is great too. The other thing that you need to do here, and it’s the most important, you need to eat. Here is the best food of the world, if you don’t eat nothing here, it’s like you never visited Peru. Peruvian food is awesome, our flavours are unique and fantastic. You will be in love with our food. Besides, Peruvians are good people, so it’s difficult to explain in words how is Peru, because you need to be here and live it for knowing better about this country and culture… Jake: Maybe you could invite me. And how is your music accepted there? DJ Somiak: Of course, that would be great!!! Well, I am just starting in music, so I am not well known here, but about people that I know here and they listened to my music, they like my music, so I am glad for that. One problem here in Peru is people don’t listen to electronic music very much, so that’s a disadvantage for me. Jake: Like the chicken & the egg, you're a DJ & a producer. Which came first? DJ Somiak: Hahahaha, well, I am a producer, that’s first of course, then a DJ. Jake: When did you start writing songs? DJ Somiak: I started writing songs since I was 16. Jake: What inspires you to write songs & what style best suits your tracks? DJ Somiak: All sounds and my memories inspire me. When I am thinking about something that I lived, I transmit that feelings to my music. About the style, I do Trance and House music so I think these are the principal styles of my songs. Jake: I’ve been listening to some of your tracks & I was truly amazed. A lot of depth & imagination. What’s next? DJ Somiak: Thanks, glad that you like these. Well, I am working in new projects, remixes and own productions, experimenting with new sounds and styles. Jake: Where do you see your music in 5 years time? DJ Somiak: I’ll see it in all the world. Played in the best clubs and on the radio. I think it’s a hard work to do but I have faith that it will be real. Jake: What do you think of the current music scene & how it all appears to be going digital with I pods & itunes! DJ Somiak: Well, I think the old times were better. At present, music scene is turning to a “fashion thing” and “standard sounds”. I am not against the digital sales, but I prefer the CDs and the vinyls lol. Jake: Are you excited about joining WDR? That’s World Domination Records for short for those of you reading this who didn’t know! DJ Somiak: Yes, I am. It’s great to have the support from this label and working with them will be cooooooool… Jake: These days digital distribution means you can reach the world with your music & you will be on sale with many famous ones. How do you feel about this? What current Artists are you most inspired by at the moment? DJ Somiak: They are a lot of artists inpired me, but the most important are Tiesto, Mauro Picotto, Safri Duo, George Acosta, DJ Tatana, Sasha, DJ Tandu, Robert Miles, Fatboy Slim, Daft Punk, Miki Gonzalez, Roger Sanchez and David Guetta. Jake: Well its been great chatting with you Mr. DJ or DJ or Somiak lol! We must do it again! Dj Somiak: For me it’s great too and of course we will chat again, thanks!!! Keep an eye out for DJ Somiak at itunes,emusic & all major outlets!

WDR Dance Beats Vol.2 ::: By Jay Mcloud The new WDR Dance Beats Vol.2 album can now be purchased from iTunes, HMV, amazon.com and all major outlets around the world. See our online store for details!

WMPH FM Add WDR Stars ::: By Jay Mcloud One of the hottest Commercial Hit Radio Stations in USA - WMPH FM has made the following Artists permanent playlist Artists; DJ Com, DiSalvo, Gaz Reynolds & Isaac Angel. To request these Artists & their tracks on WMPH FM go to http://www.wmph.org/Vault/advanced.aspx

WDR Xmas Dance Album ::: By Jay Mcloud Over the years WDR has released a huge collection of compilation albums but never one for Xmas. Already hailed in the music press as a "huge success" the album features exclusive tracks by Gaz Reynolds, Bleedin Brain Music Inc, Isaac Angel, DiSalvo, Hyper Force, Bass Diver & many more! Available to purchase from itunes, emusic & all major outlets.

Bass Diver Signs To WDR ::: By Jay Mcloud WDR attracts Artists from all over the world but only a select few make it through. One such Artist that has done just that is Norwegian Producer Bass Diver. Having just signed a 3 yeard deal with WDR Bass Diver aka Atle Johansen has already racked up an impressive radio playlist with his debut single 'Travellers'. The record goes on sale world wide in October 2008. Available on itunes & all major outlets.

Hyper Force Signs To WDR ::: By Jay Mcloud All the way from Norway comes Hyper Force, with his pulsating rhythms & bass lines. Having already been interviewed on Go Rainbow Radiow in USA many more stations are playlisting his debut 'Accelorate' available to purchase at itunes & all major outlets.

Exaltation Project Sign Deal With WDR ::: By Jay Mcloud Exaltation Project have just signed a 3 year deal with WDR & their debut release is now available at all major download stores around the world. Based in Russia this fantastic Dance Production Team are already being played on major dance stations in Russia, Australia, USA, Canada & UK & have been added to a number of WDR compilation albums on sale around the world.

Bleedin Brain Music Inc Interviewed On Noise TV ::: By Ipswich Jones Since joining WDR Australian Artist Greg Dodds also known as Bleedin Brain Music Inc has been interviewed on several USA radio stations & more recently on Australian tv network Noise TV. BBMI's debut 'Greetings Earthlings' led to radio interviews on KISS FM, Go Rainbow Radio & The G-SPOD with a movie licensing deal that was in hot pursuit! With a follow up interview on Noise TV in Australia & a number of other newtworks Gregg's new album 'Home Is Where The Tomb Is', is expected to attract as much attention as his previous release did. Purchase BBMI releases from itunes & all major outlets.

Isaac Angel Appears On Turkish TV networks ::: By Jay Mcloud Isaac Angel's version of the Cher classic 'Dark Lady' has been creating a storm on radio & television networks throughout Europe & USA. Recently Isaac was interviewed on The G-SPOD, Go Rainbow Radio & Blast Radio with radio play listing adds around the world eventually leading to a television interview on Kudos TV in Turkey & an appearance on MTV Europe with his mega HIT. The Dark Lady video has been added to countless television networks throughout USA & Europe with a world wide DVD release on Promo Only in USA. Purchase Dark Lady & other Isaac trax from itunes & all major outlets.

UK TV Star Kate Somerset How Releases Debut Album ::: By LoRie Hodson London, UK. (Top40 Charts/ World Domination Records) - Following on from her recent eviction from the ITV1 television show 'Grease Is The Word' UK based Celebrity and Pop Singer Kate Somerset How makes her debut on London based Label World Domination Records which hosts such stars as International Pop Star Gaz Reynolds, Isaac Angel and Bleedin Brain Music Inc, with her album 'Break Free' written and produced by Matt Stedeford . This very meaningful album is packed with memorable pop songs that will touch the soul of any listener! "I've been singing and acting from a very young age, and I can't remember ever wanting to make a serious career out of anything else", said Kate. "Recording the album has been a great experience for me as an artist and it's so different from my usual live performances- it has a softer feel to it and I've enjoyed exploring that as opposed to big stage numbers." Kate's recent coverage in the UKs tabloid press and her appearance in the hit tv show 'Grease Is The Word' broadcast in the UK has made her a household name and its perfect timing to launch 'Break Free' to the world! 'Break Free' is available to purchase from Sony Connect, emusic, Napster and iTunes and all major outlets around the world. For Further Info Check Out Kate's Album At www.worlddominationrecords.com

Isaac Angel Releases Cher Classic - 'Dark Lady' ::: By LoRie Hodson This is an awesome upcoming release from World Domination Records, Be sure to look for it worldwide and add it to your collection of great music… The forthcoming release has already gained massive recognition on dancefloors in the UK & around Europe & recently impacted commercial radio stations in Turkey alongside Eminem & Gwen Stefani! The record is now starting to impact radio stations around the world. Quite possibly a HIT in the making? Well Isaac's recent radio interview with Jake Wheat on Mad World in USA would suggest so!!!! Check the interview out online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hostpage.aspx?show_id=12897 My personal review of this song "Dark Lady".. It is one of my favourite songs, originally done by music Icon Cher.. I love how Isaac Angel has performed it.. It is very refreshing and makes you wanna get up and dance, he has a very smooth and sexy voice be sure to check it out.. I love it! Includes remixes by: Matt Stedeford, Leo Frappier, D-Fly & Rael BORG. Available from June 2007 world wide. Hats off to you Isaac xx Isaac Angel Releases Cher Classic - 'Dark Lady' ::: By Jay Mcloud San Fransisco based Pop Artist Isaac Angel recently signed a 3 year record deal with UK based Label World Domination Records and is now set to take the world by storm with his spin on a Cher classic 'Dark Lady'. Having recently taken Turkey by storm on commercial hit radio stations playing alongside the likes of Eminem, Gwen Stefani, Nelly Furtado and Pink reaching a top 13 position on the commercial air play charts Isaac has been on a busy schedule of promoting the new record. His recent interview with Jake Wheat on Mad World in the USA established him as a TRUE STAR! Commercial Hit Radio Station WMPH FM in USA added Isaac's 'Dark Lady' in April alongside a number of other USA, UK and European stations and mass support for this record is growing on dance floors around the world. You can check out Isaac Angel on World Domination Records at www.worlddominationrecords.com Download at iTunes , Napster , Sony Connect , emusic and thousands more!

MPS Add WDR Artists To Their Station In Netherlands ::: By Jay Mcloud DJ Com's 'Dance' album is currently being featured on Music Promo Station in the Netherlands alongside DiSalvo - 'Party', Elam - 'Interaction' album & Gaz Reynolds - 'ORGAZMIC' album. To tune into episode 26 featuring DJ Com & Disalvo go to http://www.musicpromostation.com

Bleedin Brain Music Inc Signs 3 Year Deal With WDR ::: By Jay Mcloud Australian born and bred musician Greg Dodds aka Bleedin Brain Music Inc is on the road to international stardom with his recent signing to UK based Record Label World Domination Records which hosts stars such as Gaz Reynolds, Kate Somerset How, Isaac Angel and DJ Com. Greg who performs under the name of Bleedin Brain Music Inc, lives in Melbourne, Australia and a chance meeting recently with International Pop Star Gaz Reynolds led to Greg signing a 3 year record deal with the UK based Record Label. Greg's debut album 'Greetings Eartlings' has already established a world wide fan base and has landed Greg a television interview on Melbournes's Noise TV with a number of other Australian networks in fast pursuit. Bleedin Brain Music Inc's forthcoming world wide radio interviews on The G-SPOD in the USA and Radio Gets Wild in the UK are a sure fire way to establish an ever expanding global Fan base. 'Greetings Earthlings' is already available to purchase from Sony Connect , emusic , Napster and iTunes and is rapidly gaining a fan base from the underground to mainstream. For Further Info Check Out Bleedin Brain Music at www.worlddominationrecords.com

Gaz Reynolds Releases ORAZ-MIXED ::: By Jay Mcloud Following on from the highly succesful Gaz album appropriately entitled 'ORGAZMIC', Gaz returns this summer with the follow up 'ORGAZ- MIXED! Featuring remixes of some of his most succesful chart HITS including; 'On Holy Ground', 'Electric Kama Sutra', 'In This House' & 'Some Forgive'. Includes remixes by DJ Com, Starlet DJs, Future Force, Dance69 & Rael Borg. The album is packed with mixes & is available as a 3 cd set. Aavailable world wide from June 2007.

DiSalvo Releases New Summer HIT ::: By Jay Mcloud DiSalvo Fans will be pleased to know that the Girls have recorded a brand new single that is destined to be a summer sizzler! Written & produced by Adam Courquin & Matthew Medhurst, the single features remixes by Elam & D-Fly & is scheduled for a summer 2007 release world wide!

DiSalvo Chart In USA ::: By Jay Mcloud DiSalvo's debut on WDR 'Party' recently charted in USA at no.65. This chart placement led to a succesion of radio interviews in USA & UK with a special feature on Pulse Radio on the Lexi Jade Show broadcast on SKY Digital broadcasting world wide (see http://uk.pulserated.com/podcast.aspx?id=1). The Girls followed up the success with a number of radio interviews in Wales too including BBC Wales. The single features remixes by DJ Com, Rael Borg & Elam. Download the single from iTunes, Napster & emusic.

Gaz Reynolds On Kiss FM Australia ::: By Jay Mcloud Gaz Reynolds is no stranger to the world of television & radio & his recent 2007 tour of Australia proved this with a major television appearnace on the top rated Australian television show 'Dancing With The Stars'. This appearance led to a live radio interview on Kiss FM in Melbourne with top DJ Matt Promo (who originally comes from Harrow like Gaz!) & fellow WDR Artist & Producer Rael Borg. 'In This House' (Dance69 Radio Edit) was aired on the live show to the masses in Melbourne putting Gaz & WDR firmly on the map in Oz! Kiss FM's digital service are now selling a number of Gaz's records & you can check them out at http://kiss.destramusic.com/artist.asp?ArtistID=16945

Elam Releases Debut Album ::: By LoRie Hodson Time to take a chill with Elam.. get your bath tubs filled with bubbles & light up the candles and say "Elam take me away" wow.. what wonderful music to fill the soul..beautiful,enlightening, & a rush on the senses all at the same time. Truly wonderful.. Hats off to you Mate xx Your music is inspirational... Don't miss Elam's Album 'Interaction' in stores now.. & you can check him out...

DJ Com Releases Debut Album 'Dance' On WDR ::: By LoRie Hodson "Dance" is an album must have. The music artistry is amazing. He also has upcoming releases of his work with DiSalvo be sure to check it out…DJ Com is a music magician…. Hats way Off to You DJ COM ..I love your music !!!

A Day With DiSalvo ::: By LoRie Hodson They come from a very close knit Italian family. DiSalvo is a family affair.. With Gino DiSalvo, ( Father) their Manager and sound man and Maria DiSalvo ( Mother) is there to give the girls support and help them with anything that they may need for a performance. They are very wonderful people and great parents.. I applaud you. I also got the honor of meeting their Grandparents. This family really does deserve the family of the year award. I felt like an honored guest in their home and the food was exquisite. Thank You Gino and Maria for having me in your home. These three sisters are very graceful and classy. Their voices blend like milk and honey. They are truly the Sweetheart's of Wales.. And soon the world. They have just signed a 5 year recording deal with World Domination Records and are truly deserving of it. I think we are going to be seeing great accomplishments from these three very talented young ladies. Their performance is truly amazing .. The audience loves them and so does the stage. I strongly recommend you to see these girls perform. They have style and grace and know how to light up the room with song. They are beautiful inside and out… Thank You DiSalvo for letting me have the honor of meeting you and seeing you perform I am looking forward to all that is to come from DiSalvo… hats off to you...xx

Gaz Reynolds & DJ DEE Finally Meet! ::: By Jay Mcloud Some time back in 2005 a unsuspecting audience on Radio Gets Wild were introduced to an interview with Gaz by DJ Dee of Radio Gets Wild!!! The interview was originally scheduled for half an hour but ended up being a momoth couple of hours! By the end of the show Gaz & DEE had formed a firm freindship which some weeks later ended up being a monthly show 'The Madness & Mayhem Show' Hosted by DEE in one part of the UK with Gaz co-hosting from his UK based studio in London. Oddly enough the Guys had never met until recently in March 2007, despite having a firm freindship & working alongside each other for so many years. The recent meeting in London confirmed the deep bond between the Guys ensuring that RGW listeners are in for many more 'Madness & Mayhem' shows in the future!... Here the original DJ DEE radio interview with Gaz broadcast in 2005 here at http://www.gazworld.com/sounds/rgwinterview.mp3

WDR HOT Traxxx Vol.1 ::: By Jay Mcloud WDR Hot Traxx Vol.1 is finally in stores featuring some of the best WDR tracks from some of out hottest Artists both past & present! The album features tracks from DJ Com, Elam, Isaac Angel, DiSalvo & Gaz Reynolds. Purchase from emusic, Napster & many more!

Gaz Reynolds Releases In This House/Some Forgive 2007 ::: By Linda Gee Gaz returns to the global music scene for summer 2007 with brand new mixes of his 2 greatest HITS 'In This House' & 'Some Forgive'. Remixed by DJ Com & Rael Borg these new mixes are already impacting global dance floors & radio stations with high anticpation of the release of his forthcoming 'ORGAZ-MIXED' album. The new single impacts stores June 2007. Available at iTunes, Napster, emusic, Audio Lunchbox & thousands more!

WDR Dance Beats Vol.1 In Stores Now! ::: By Jay Mcloud WDR Dance Beats Vol.1 has now hit stores world wide featuring some of the best WDR dance beats released so far! Includes remixes of 'Party' by DiSalvo & 'In This House' by Gaz Reynolds. Also featured on the album are; Elma, Isaac Angel & DJ Com. Available at iTunes, Napster, emusic, Sonny Connect & thousands more!

Gaz Releases Explicit Mixes Of Electric Kama Sutra ::: By Jay Mcloud Back in 2004 Gaz Reynolds released 'Electric Kama Sutra' featuring remixes by Ross Alexander & the SleazeSisters. The record went on to do major things on radio despite its obvious sexual suggestions. In fact the record got onto major playlists around the world despite an initial ban from radio alongside such Artists as Eminem & Dido on GFA (tune in here to listen online at http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/gfaradio/pop.htm) The new versions are highly controversial & designed to shock! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!....... Purchase from iTunes, Napster, emusic & thousands more!

Gaz Reynolds Releases Plastic Girl 2007 ::: By Jay Mcloud Despite the explicit content of the new version of 'Plastic Girl' it has been recieving air play on late night radio shows. The impact of this record has been quite outstanding. The original radio edit released in 2005 has consistantly charted on radio in USA & Europe. In fact Next Big Hit in New York featured the original radio edit on one of their shows to over one million listeners (tune in online at http://www.gazworld.com/sounds/nextbighit.mp3). Purchase online at iTunes, Napster, emusic & thousands more!

ORGAZMIC Sales From Gaz Reynolds ::: By Jay Mcloud The long awaited album 'ORGAZMIC' (The Singles Collection) from Gaz Reynolds lived up to its name clocking up an incredible 210,000 sales in its first month of release! The album continues to generate sales with many of the tracks being played on radio stations around the world! Purchase from; Kiss FM, Virgin, HMV, iTunes, Napster, Tower Records & thousands more!

Elam Releases Debut EP ::: By Jay Mcloud Elam's debut release on WDR 'Invasia' became a top seller on emusic in its first week of release! Fusing many influences of world music in a sound that is unique to Elam he's managed to impact international radio stations with the track 'Outback' & attract new fans from around the world! Purchase from iTunes, Napster, emusic & thousands more!

DiSalvo Hit Welsh Headlines ::: By Jay Mcloud DiSalvo's signing to WDR has been big news in Wales lately with radio interviews throughout Wales (including BBC Wales) & a series of press interviews. DiSalvo are currently on tour throughout Wales & the UK.

Next Big Hit! ::: By Jay Mcloud Next Big Hit are featuring a number of WDR releases on their shows broadcasting around the world. In total we have over 7,000 radio stations & podcasters spinning our tracks to the masses. Stations include; Next Big Hit (NY), WCH (Washington DC), WMPH (Pennsylvania), Radio Six International (Scotland), Celtica (UK), BBC Radio (various), Kiss FM (various), Virgin & many more!

'Thinking Of You' By Gaz Reynolds Is A Great Success! ::: By Jay Mcloud Since 'Thinking Of You' was released by Gaz its charted in Germany & USA. The video shot in North & Central India featuring Bollywood Super Star Neena Cheema is currently flying high on the Video-C Chart in the UK & has just been released by Promo Only & Screen Play Inc in USA. Related links are listed below! Promo Only DVD http://www.promoonly.com/search/artist.php?SearchString=Gaz+Reynolds&Submit=GO Screen Play Inc DVD http://www.thesourceformusic.com/detail/index.cfm?nPID=6122 Purchase from iTunes, Napster, Tune Tribe, Kiss FM, HMV, Virgin & thousands more!

Isaac Angel Impacts Turkish Tadio Stations ::: By Jay Mcloud Turkey's leading FM station Radio Mydonose has welcomed DARK LADY, and on January 30th selected it as the "Single of the Day". Thanks to all the listeners and Mydonose family...

Gaz Reynolds - A New Breed Of Pop Star ::: By Jay Mcloud Star of international radio playlists UK Pop legend Gaz Reynolds is giving Pop Super Star Madonna a run for her money with his Euro NRG Hit 'Some Forgive' Taken from his forthcoming album 'ORGAZMIC on USA based label Reality Entertainment due for release this summer. Gaz who recently signed a 5 year record deal with Miami based Harlequin Records and days later quit has recently been at the foreforont of major news coverage which has catapolted Gaz into main stream POP around the world making him one of the most succesful Independent Artist's in recent years. In fact 'Some Forgive' recently knocked Madonna off the Euro NRG Chart top position and has gone on to be a top 40 HIT in 41 countries! Gaz said; "Its great to be on a very cool label such as Reality and to have my own label, I get the best of both worlds! As the 'ORGAZMIC' album is due for release later this year we decided to put out a AA single 'In This House/Some Forgive' which are 2 of my biggest HITS to date and features remixes by UK's Starlet DJ's who have just had major chart success with Leo Sayers no 1 hit in the UK "Thunder In My Heart Again" and Italy's top dance production team Dance69. The original 'In This House' which was released in 2004 broke me on radio big time in USA and has gone on to be played on thousands of commercial hit radio stations around the world to this day". Gaz's records which are available in over 250,000 stores around the world from iTunes to amazon.com have been impacting major mainstream markets including USA, UK & more recently Asia with his recent video shoot there. Now riding high on his success Gaz has many female Fans around the world!..... Gaz said; "Its very nice to hear from my female fans. You will be surprised how many marriage offers I get on a daily basis now! Whilst I'm flattered by all the attention I'm only interested in one Woman!". All Music Guide describe Gaz's 'Some Forgive' single as a 'Half hour teaser for Gaz Reynolds' full-length debut 'ORGAZMIC'. Radio Six International listeners voted it as one of their favourite songs and it continues to recieve regular air play on the station. Meanwhile WCH Radio in USA awarded Gaz a top radio award for the single 'Where Will You Go?' which was released in 2005 and Pitt Radio in USA have voted 'I Don't Care' as a top playlist record. Having been nominated for a Brit Award and recieving a nomination for best video of 2005 by Video-C in the UK the video has hit countless video and television charts around the world competing against some of the biggest names in show biz such as Eminem and LL Cool J. The video was also recently released on the December 2005 issue of Club Video on Promo Only alongside Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna and many more...... The self made Pop Genius certainly has an exciting career and life and is often surrounded by intrigue and scandal which makes this rising star stand out from the crowd! In fact because of his popularity many of his previous singles are now experiencing new global audiences with the re release of 'Electric Kama Sutra' and 'Some Forgive' on Reality Entertainment. and the records have once again started to impact global radio stations. Gaz has achieved world wide fame with his own unique style of Dance/Pop music using insightful lyrics that relate to any listener of any age. Gaz treads where few dare to go with his hard hitting dance beats and straight to the point lyrics! Gaz says;"I'm real excited about this album. We've tried to include some of the best singles on this package with a few rareities. I think my fans will be proud with the end results as I am. Its been real strange listening back to many of these songs and realising how relevant they are in my life right now". Amongst the many deals Gaz has in place right now is several major tv & video deals. Gaz said; 'One of the most exciting video deals I have right now is with Singing Fool in USA. They have syndicated my videos on LAUNCH and MTV so millions get to see them!"

Isaac Angel Signs To WDR ::: Interview By Samantha Montgomery Isaac Angel, the 'Voice of Passion'. It sounds surpassingly heavenly. And I've no doubt that fans of the singer would say anything to the contrary. Born in Israel, living in San Francisco, an album in tow, a qualifying hit into the Eurovision Song Contest & a Golden Butterfly Award. Not ones everyday antics to be honest... Having been signed to WDR for less than a year it would seem that Mr Angel is already a step ahead and know's exactly where he's headed. With aspirations of becoming an International Superstar and the proud owner of over sixty pairs of shoes, I'm keen to find out more about this fast rising international artist. Sam: Isaac, thanks for doing the interview. My word, you've had a busy few months. Qualifying for the Eurovision in January..thats seems a good place to start. So your song 'Temple of Romance' has gone through. How good is that?! Isaac: It was amazing, I was so excited... I've been a huge Eurovision (ESC) fan since childhood. I also became an active participant since contributing with remixes to the Turkish Entry "Rimi Rimi Ley" in 2005. That song came 13th among 39 countries. I always wanted to be on that stage either as a performer or a writer/producer one day, so I wrote "Temple of Romance" & submitted it to Dutch pre-selections as I did to the Belgian one with another song, & I made it to the finals in the Netherlands. Unfortunately I didn't win to go to Athens, but it's still a great achievement. Sam: Absolutely. The Eurovision song contest has certainly put a few people on the map.How important is it to you right now? Isaac: The ESC is big and always has been...Not to mention that ABBA, Celine Dion, Lara Fabian & many more superstars / bands owe their fame to this event. Lately it has changed into a more proactive format & it targets more of a young crowd, & if you make it there you simply can become an international star with millions of fans almost overnight... To me all this sounds great, but is more of a "passionate fan" thing... All the glamour, the feeling of being there & competing makes me want to represent a country (preferably Israel or Turkey) one day... Sam: So you were back in the studio in February? Can we sneak some inside information on what you've been working on? Isaac: Well just after "Temple of Romance" I announced I wasn't heading to Athens & decided to immediately use this song as the begining to a new collection of songs I would later call an album. I confined myself & my inspiration to the studio & started writing new songs including a cover of "Dark Lady", a mega hit by Cher from the 70s. The new album will, again, have a very euro-pop, mid 80s dance feel to it with todays sound. Sam: And after being signed by WDR I see that you visited London? What did you get up to in the smoky capital? Nothing naughty I hope! Isaac: Being signed by WDR was a major stepping stone for me, a great way of dedicating my time to my music & production, & not to market myself or products as an independent artist. It takes a lot of time & money to do it on my own. So after WDR coming into my life, visiting London was one of the immediate things I had to do... I love London & it always inspires me for the best... So I did that on my way to Istanbul where I visited major FM stations to promote "Come Away" & all the new stuff soon to be released. Sam: I know you've spent a lot of time in London. What do you think of it as a City? Isaac: It's the best place to live for any creative individual. It is such a diverse city with all the complexity Beauty, Art, Fashion & Night Life :) I could come back & live there in a heart beat... Who knows maybe one day I will, it depends on WDR & how good my fans support me in the U.K. :) Sam: Born in Israel, why the move to San Francisco? Isaac: Yes, born in Israel & lived in Istanbul, then London, back in Istanbul & now San Francisco. I think I am the kind of person who always must be on the go, & explore new places, build new friendships & move the next stop...so far I have been going west...I guess the next stop is Sydney or Auckland...am I hinting something ? Why San Francisco? Cause it's the best place to live (as good as London), great weather, great nature, great people & wonderful life...Can't beat it with any other city... Sam: I've been & I completely agree with you. Your music has a definite individual quality to it which I personally think is vital in todays music industry. What or whom are your inspirations? Isaac: Well, I get inspired from anything that crosses my way...But certainly my addiction to the 70s - 80s disco sound is the most influencial... But I definitely love disco-pop, latin, flamenco & middle eastern music more than anything, & kinda try to bring those flavours together in my music...I only try... :) Sam: You started out as a producer. What made you decide to record a track yourself? Isaac: Why not? I love to make music & sing, everybody who knew me or worked with me always told me I should release (a track) myself, & I decided "why not?" & did so with the maxi single "Come Away" which was very well received, especially among the ESC fans... It was a risky thing to do at my age (33) but simply worked well... I love to sing as much as to produce... Sam: Tell me more about your Golden Butterfly award back in 2000. That sounds fabulous. One of your highest points would you say? Isaac: Yes, that is the best thing happened to me so far. It was a new artist & her brand-new album in which I was the musical director & also the director of the single hit "Yalanin Batsin" which was the number one for 8 weeks straight in Turkey. And in December of 2001 I was awarded with a Golden Butterfly Award for the best hit video of the year... It was very uplifting & honorable, also it was my most important motivation to pursue a better successful career in the industry... Sam: I really like 'Come Away', it has a feel of 'The Beloved' to it. Which is your best received track would you say? Isaac: You know, you are not the only one who found similar flavours to "The Beloved" in "Come Away"... Well as I said, I am in love with the 80s era & it's music & I want to keep it alive with my music & Come Away" has received different compliments as it is so diverse versions targeting different crowds, but I guess the radio edit & the flamenco versions are the most played & bought... Sam: On the same note & given that you're well travelled, where in the world would you say your music is best received? Isaac: My music is best received in the U.K., Turkey, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany,Greece, Latin America & Australia... I hope to penetrate the Japanese market. Sam: Do you get mobbed by screaming girls during your performances? Isaac: I do both women & men, believe it or not : )... It's a great feeling though Sam: You have the look, a 'voice of passion' & a successful career. There must be a catch.. Isaac: Thank you (*blush*) Mmmm There's no catch. Just that I am very sensitive I guess, very emotional... I wish I was more of a harsh, aggresive person. It would have been much easier to get what I want & when I want it. I just can't say "NO" so that kinda slows me down, but other than that I am a very sweet, open & honest person... Sam: Awww. A rare but admirable quality in an artist. Thank you for that vital information. I've made a mental note of the finger picking. Tell me about your plans for the next few months. Any touring,recording in sight? Isaac: Well, the next few months will be busy as hell... Once the pre-album single "Dark Lady" is released a promotional tour is awaiting me over in Europe. The shooting of the video (either in USA or UK) & then I go to Helsinki for the Eurovision 2007 (just as a fan though)! Sam: Whats your favourite aspect of your work? Recording, live performance? Isaac: Recording..recording..recording...and the satisfaction of listening to myself over the radio :) Knowing that people love it and they share it live over the radio or internet. Sam: You must be having a fabulous time. Any low points to speak of? Isaac: I never have time for myself... I wanna be able to go someplace and disconnect, but I certainly can't do that... I need to be producing all the time. From a single to an album or back to a single is constant work, being creative / productive is not easy... Sam: Does it leave any time for a social life? Isaac: Very little, thank God I am not single so I have some social life... I have our cats & parrots who keep me entertained after a long recording session... I prefer not to go out, my life is in my home with the ones I love, I am a home buddy, after all; I am a CANCER. Sam: So how does Mr Angel wind down after all that jigging? Isaac: With a good dinner, the cats and a quality DVD... Simple to please, me (LOL) Sam: What would you like to see yourself in a years time? Isaac: An International Star who's songs have reached many people globally & played on many dance floors over & over again... Who knows, maybe a platinum album or two? That would be good, wouldn't it ? Sam: Any words of wisdom for performers that are working their way up the ladder? Isaac: Don't let others stop you from what you want to do... If you have a dream then go for it. Use your connections, create connections, use the internet, its such a great tool... find other guys / girls just like yourself who want to produce, sing, whatever & make it happen. Release yourself, become an independent artist. You don't necessarily need a label to start your dream, all you need is your own passion & self confidence... You will make it happen, trust me! Sam: Kindly thanking you Mr Angel. Always the gentleman. However, my concern is that you own more pairs of shoes than I do. Is this normal? Sx

Elam Signs To WDR ::: Interview By Samantha Montgomery Sam: Good day to you Elam, how are you on this not so fine but typically British day? Elam: Hi Sam, im doing great, thanks Sam: Are you being worked to the bone? Elam: I certainly have enough to keep me busy for some time now,enough to keep me from noticing the not so fine but typical British weather anyway. Sam: So, let's talk about the music. Firstly, I really like it. It retains a very distinctive and authentic eastern sound with plenty of funky beats thrown in. I think you refer to it as 'tradition meets technology'. What do you appreciate about this particular sound? Elam: Iv'e always been attracted to eastern & African music, & love to hear traditional & tribal sounds sitting in contempory beats & love just how much scope there is with this fusion of sounds. Sam: There seems to be a resurgence of Eastern music right now. Do you think this had enabled you to confidently go forward in this particular genre? Elam: Well, I have always loved this mix of styles, but the fact that it is being more widely excepted is certainly a good thing, & I feel it is something that does make people take notice right now, even in pop music we are hearing a lot of this and people do seem to realy like it no matter what genre its accompaning. Sam: You're very well travelled which I think is apparent in your music. How much of an effect has globe-trotting had on your creativity? Elam: A lot, not only just being around other cultures but also the travel experience opens up your mind. I think for anyone in a creative field its important to experience life from all angles, everything we experience has some effect on us whether it be good or not so good, its all inspiration. Sam: I know you've spent a great deal of time in Dubai. Would you say you gathered inspiration during your time there? Elam: Yes, but not so much from hearing live music, driving around in the car and switching on the radio for example you will have access to many arabic and indian radio stations, but you also have some popular local British radio staions specialising in R/B Hip Hop and Dance.There is a huge British community there and DJ culture and clubbing is a huge part of Dubai now.I was surpised not come accross alot of traditional live music there, but eastern music is always heard in shopping centers, markets ,souks and always well stocked up in chain music stores. Sam: Where's the best place you've lived? Elam: I think for me the US and Carribean, due to the diversity of music and culture. Although its a western society there is a huge cultural mix. I'd say New Orleans left the biggest impression on me music wise.I loved the way music styles from Africa, West Indies and Europe all came together there, it was a melting pot of all good music. Sam: And musically, where do you think your music is best received? Elam: I would say right now America & Europe. Sam: The music has a very spiritual feel to it. Are you a spiritual/religious being? Elam: I would definately say spiritual , i like to respect different religions but consider myself to be spiritual rather than religious. Sam: I see that you have the Dalai Lama XIV as one of your top Myspace friends. Is he very talkative? Elam: Delai Lama would alway try to offer kind words & apprciation to anybody wanting to communicate with him, he'll always try to reply to mails, but as you can imagine is a busy man. Sam: Whilst listening to one of your World mixes, I noticed how amazingly diverse the sounds were. It seems to take a journey through an entire spectrum of genres including funk, jazz, reggae & chillout, just to name a few! How on earth do you do that without making it sound disjointed? Elam: I think that most of the music has a chilled out feel to it & even mixing many styles into that tends to flow, i feel most of the styles I experiment with are somewhat related anyway, so its kind of just happens. Sam: Did I hear a didgeridoo in there somewhere? Elam: I did have a little didgeridoo in there, thats always noticed by most people who wouldnt have been exposed to that sound and it seems to facinate so many people hearing it in a mix. Sam: You compose & produce AND play bass. Do you play in any of your tracks? Elam: I do play live bass in a lot of my tracks, but also play alot of bass lines on the keyboard, depending what sound & effect I'm after, some tracks I dont have any bass at all but use deep percussive sounds to replace bass. Sam: It's very sexy & sultry music. Do the ladies like it? Elam: I get a good cross section of male & females liking my music , but have had more ladies commenting on how the music takes them on a journey & seeing it as more spiritual & sensual. I like that. Sam: So where do you think is the ideal venue for your music? Being quite a keen festival goer, I could see it going down well at Glastonbury. What are your thoughts? Elam: Im currently concerntrating more on recording projects but that is something I would like to look into,i think I see it more in the chillout Ibiza vain but can see it going down well at the more alternative music festivals. Sam: Tell me about the process in which you go through to create one of your tracks? For example, do you have a set idea or do you go with what feels right? Elam: Depends, sometimes I have an idea going through my head or I think about a certain instrument & how it could inhance a beat. Other times it just happens from playing around with unrelated ideas, but most often I have a sound in mind that I would like to experiment with, the rest just comes... Sam: Do your find it's evocative of your mood? Elam: Yes, very much & its a good way to express moods. I often look back at a track & remember how I was feeling at the time, I think music is very much about feel & mood. Sam: Now, I see you're involved in something called The Blue Mountain Project which I'm assuming is a fundraising enterprise. Tell me more about it. Elam: I am a board member of the Blue Mountain Project. Last year I went to Jamaica as a volunteer to help out with the project. BMP helps the people in rural Blue Mountains who has suffered from the damage caused by the hurricanes.In Hagley Gap there is no running water or power, the BMP have managed to build medical centers & schools. I decided to produce a collective album to raise money for future projects & it is still in progress now.I have various artists from all over including US, UK Europe, Jamaica, Africa all contributing a track for the cause.It also includes some very well known Jamaican artists, I'm looking forward to the completion. Sam: Do you carry matters such as these very close to your heart? Elam: Yes I do, I have always loved the music that Jamaica brought to the world & want to see the world give something back, so many people go there to enjoy the Jamaican culture as tourists but not enough people realise just how hard life is for locals there. Sam: Your music strikes me as being extremely free-spirited, there's no set pattern. I really admire that quality. Are you a free spirit? Elam: Yes I am that without a doubt, I've been critsised for being too free spirited at times but will always be just that. Sam: Have you been recording anything recently? Elam: Right now I'm completeing my album for World Domination Records & also involved in remixes for other artists on the label, but inspiration could strike at any time. Sam: Given it's instrumental nature, would you consider a collaboration to add some vocals to any of your tracks? Elam: At the moment collaborating with female vocalists & hope to include some of these tracks on the album. I know I will continue to work with these vocalists in the future & that's the direction I am going in. Sam: What do you enjoy about the music you write? Elam: I think I enjoy mixing styles I love & at the same time try to be a little different & hopefully stand out in some way. Sam: So what's the plan? I know you've been signed to WDR. Fantastic. Where is Elam going next? More travelling? Elam: Right now I need to concerntrate on pending projects but I will get the bug to travel again, I know I will. Sam: I have to say, I think a couple of your tracks have a definite Movie Soundtrack feel to them. Would that interest you? Elam: Yes I have worked in this area and was producing music for various media projects in Dubai including commercials, telephone ring tones & web music.I have also composed the score for a short film in Australia. Sam: Do you have a favourite song/album of all time that you'd like to share with us? Elam: Thats hard to answer but a track that springs to mind is Protection by Massive Attack. There are too many albums to choose from, I'd be here all day trying to choose just one. Sam: Finally, what would be the making of your career? That defining moment where you could say to yourself 'Elam, you've done it kidda!' Elam: I think having a memorable track that could always be recognised and possibly used in films or commercials, something that never died. Sam: Thanking you for your time & patience. Sx

DJ Com Signs To WDR ::: Interview By Samantha Montgomery DJ Com, the Latvian producer, DJ & composer. Where does he find the time to breathe? I decided to find out... Sam: Hello. Or Labrit. (Is that dreadfully corny or impeccably polite, I'm not sure) Thanks for agreeing to let me interview you. It sounds like you've been stupidly busy. How are things? DJ Com: Hello! "Labrit" means "Good morning" here...(in the Latvian language) you’re almost right. You can also say "Labdien' (Good Day)...or just "Sveiki" (Hello)..... Sam: So tell me something about Latvia. I hear it's a stunning place that I have yet to visit.. DJ Com: Latvia is a beautiful country .It is a nice place for traveling and excursions (sightseeing). In Riga (capital city of Latvia) you can find a lot of foreign tourists as well as in Yurmala (our famous resort, some 20 min. by car from Riga)... I think they are having a good time here. Latvia is a calm place with a population of 2 400 000 people (in Riga - 700 000 people). Sam: Maybe you could invite me. And how is your music accepted there? DJ Com: Yes of course, you should come to visit me, I will be happy to see you in Latvia! Latvia does not have a very big music market & I haven't yet tried to promote my music here. It seems funny that my tracks have been broadcast on many radio stations all over the world (more than 400 FM stations) but never in Latvia. Isn’t that strange ? I hope in the future everything will be OK! We will try to sort some promo here then! Sam: Like the chicken & the egg, you're a DJ & a producer. Which came first? DJ Com: I don't think it's too important which came first. Just call me "DJ" or "Com"......(hee hee) Sam: You composed your first piece of music, Airway, at the tender age of 19. That's super young. Did you always know thats the path you wanted to follow? DJ Com: True, I composed "Airway" & "Electronic symphony" when I was pretty young & I really like these compositions. And still getting a lot of positive emotions regarding these tracks from some radio DJ's, record labels & just from fans of electronic music. I love music & I have always had a feeling that music is both my Path & my Passion! I make different music: electronica, ambient, meditation, blues, classical, instrumental, trance & dance music & I personally am a fan of all these styles & genres. Sam: I've been listening to rather a lot of your music under your psuedunym 'Gulan'. It's so beautifully relaxing I nearly flaked out. Did this come from somewhere dark or simply a love of chillout music? DJ Com: Not really from somewhere dark. Ambient, Space & Meditation music (which I make under my other pseudonym Gulan) comes somewhere from the depth of soul. It is deep & mystical. It has no rhythm or melody but it helps to relax the mind & to plunge you into the depths of consciousness. Sam: I can imagine it's fantastic for meditation. Is that how you wind down? DJ Com: Meditation music helps people to reach a meditative condition and those ambient songs are so abstract and atmospheric. It helps the mind and body to relax, simply 'to be'. This is a great feeling , you have to try meditation! Sam: Okay, so after a burst of meditation to 'Gulan' I listen to 'Electric Symphony' & 'Development' & I can't keep my feel still! How amazingly diverse. How do you do that? DJ Com: I love variation & experiments, I love melody & abstraction, I love too do many things with music & will always be looking for something new & original in my compositions. I think you'll find that some of the tracks are not really similar to each other, for example, "Electronic symphony" has a tune (melody) but "Development" has no tune ...it is quite a monotonous piece. Sam: Can I ask, why the different artistic pseudonym? DJ Com: I started making space, meditation, electronic music as GULAN. When I switched to a dance music project I decided to have another pseudonym, DJ Com. I didn't want to mix up two different styles of music, neither produce these different genres under the same pseudonym. So I made up my mind that Gulan is for ambient & space music, DJ Com is for dance & trance music. Sam: I can't imagine how you'd go about writing a dance track. How do you gather your inspiration? DJ Com: Dance music helps my mood and enables me to to be dynamic. It also fights the boredom! Generally, I gather inspiration when I’m playing the synthesizer(s). I play and create music phrases at the same time and then I feel that I want to compose more and more, it's like a chain reaction. But sometimes I just get a creative impulse because something good is happening in my life. Then the whole melodic vibe is born & I just inject my mood & feelings into my music. Sam: And how long will it take to write from start to finish, generally speaking? DJ Com: It depends on many things . Sometimes I can make a track during a day, sometimes I’m working hard for six months or more. Sam: You have a new project entitled 'Dance' on WDR record label. Can you tell me more about it. DJ Com: This is my first dance music project with WDR records & I'm happy that "Dance" album will be realized on WDR. In this album, the dance rhythms are well fused (combined, synthesized) with interesting musical ideas & melodies. The songs are a good choice for dancing, discotheques & parties as well as just for listening. I hope this album will be successful! Sam: I'm imagining that you don't get much spare time given the nature of your work. How do you juggle as successfully as you do? DJ Com: I haven't got enough time & I'm always very busy because I have too much work. The time for me is more important than money! Sometimes I need to postpone my projects to finish them later. Sam: A little bird tells me that you've done a remix of one of Di Salvos tracks, another artist with WDR. Theirs is quite a different sound to your own. Oh tell me more, you know you want to... DJ Com: It was Gaz's idea to make Disalvo's remix in hard trance style. I added some hard sounds & made a little bit dark inflexion & you see the result. It is a song that does not resemble my other songs! I’m making another version of Disalvo's remix now & when I finish it you will listen to something different in comparison with Disalvo's first mix. Sam: Who would you choose to collaborate with if you could take your pick? DJ Com: It is my secret! I will tell you about it some other time! Sam: Fair enough! Having listened to several of your dance tracks, I notice that they have a distinctive anthemy sound. Was that intentional? DJ Com: It depends! Sam: Okaaay! I can imagine that the crowd go pretty mental to be honest. Whats your biggest floor filler? DJ Com: I really couldn't say! Sam: Anything in particular you're looking to achieve that you haven't yet? DJ Com: Oh, there are many things which I want to achieve in the future! Sam: Can I ask you a few quick fire questions? DJ Com: Yes. Sam: What do you eat for breakfast? DJ Com: Sandwiches Sam: Do you drink beer? DJ Com: Sometimes Sam: Best country you've been to? DJ Com: Musicland Sam: Favourite musical artist? DJ Com: I have many favourite musical artists! Sam: Do you dance to your own music? DJ Com: Not yet. Sam: Are you happy? DJ Com: Yes, I am happy Sam: Tea or coffee? DJ Com: Tea with milk!!! Sam: What's your favouriet DJ Com track? DJ Com: Electronic symphony (remix)! Sam: What do you think of Gaz Reynolds? (I won't tell him but it will be printed on his site..)!! DJ Com: He is an interesting man, & I’m happy that I’ve been introduced to him! Sam: It's pretty amazing when one can earn a living from the very thing they love. Whats the best thing about your work? DJ Com: The best thing in my work is my creative actualization! Sam: What's the future of DJ Com looking like? DJ Com: I can't imagine... Sam: Do you feel famous? DJ Com: Not yet! Sam: I've never written a dance track. Will you teach me? DJ Com: Of course, I will teach u if u want it! Sam: Thanks for taking the time out to fill us in. Keep a lookout for DJ Com. His new album 'Dance' will be out shortly & I wish him the very best of luck!

DiSalvo Signs To WDR ::: Interview By Samantha Montgomery Mr & Mrs DiSalvo must be feeling proud as punch right now. It could be due to having three beautiful daughters. It might also be to do with having three beautiful & talented daughters. And it might just have something to do with that fact that these three beautiful & talented daughters are just embarking on what looks to be a highly successful singing career. For Guisy, Iolanda and Christina Di Salvo form 'Di Salvo', an aesthtically pleasing and vocally gifted trio from the heart of Wales. It might be argued that the era of the 'girl band' has dissipated and I would have been inclined to agree. That was before I saw Di Salvo. Ones immediate impression is that all three are physically beautiful. Of Italian heritage, it comes as no suprise that their dark, exotic looks are an immediate head turner. But does it end there I wonder? Do the girls have talent? My question is soon answered when the silky, sultry tones of their powerful voices fill the room. Not one to compare, it's fair to say that the girls have a distinct R&B sound yet are able to turn slightly more pop for their popular track 'Party'. They can pull off the ballads & confidently perform the more uplifting numbers, all the while looking like they're enjoying every minute of their live performance. Surely that's what it's all about, enjoying these moments? Everyone listens to the melodic tune of 'Straight to me' & it soon becomes apparent that Di Salvo are a hit. So when it comes to interviewing the girls I'm half expecting a few diva-like qualities with swelling ego's that is so common of todays 'stars'. But my illusion is soon shattered when I find myself talking to three of the nicest girls I have ever met. Any ego is non-existent & is in fact replaced by a refreshing humility. We laugh & joke & I feel completely at ease with them. If the way to achieve success is to remain true to yourself then Di Salvo are going all the way. Sam: First & foremost, how the devil are you all? Busy? Crazy? DiSalvo: Hiya we are doing fine thanks! Pretty busy at the moment but its all good! Sam: So, you're siblings and bandmates. Potentially worrying. How does it work for you all? DiSalvo: Yes we are family! we get along great but like any other sisters we do have our days thats whats sisters are for ha ha! Sam: You write a lot of your own tracks. Where do you do your songwriting? In a bedroom, a park? Sam: Yes we have written some of our own material. We write anywhere, sometimes when we're out and about and when we haven't got any paper DiSalvo: We type it on our phones. But we mostly write our songs in the bedroom! Sam: On your phones?! I love it. I particularly like your track 'Party'. Whats your favourite Di Salvo track so far? And which track would you say is the best received from your audience to date? ( I snuck two questions in there didn't I...) DiSalvo: Aww were glad you like the Party track, we like all three songs, but our most audience response is "Love Forecast". Sam: How have the good folk of Wales taken to DiSalvo? Are you their cup of tea? DiSalvo: They have been very supportive we're very proud! Sam: You've just signed a 5 year deal with WDR, a defining moment in your career. How did that feel? DiSalvo: Honestly, it hasnt sunk in to us yet haha. We're very excited & looking forward for our career to begin! Sam: I think you're well on your way. What's the best thing about your career so far? Recording, live performances.. ? DiSalvo: It has to be the live performances. On stage we feel safe and the impression we get from people gets us excited! The stage is ours so we get to show the real us! Sam: Where do you gather inspiration for your lyrics? It was asked in the movie 'Almost Famous', do you need to be sad to write a sad song, happy to write a happy song etc? DiSalvo: It all depends what kind of mood we're in. When we're feeling sad we write our emotions, same as when we're happy. Sam: Where would you like to see yourselves in a years time? DiSalvo: Still entertaining people around the world & having our own tour. Sam: Can I ask you a few quickfire questions? Who's the diva of the band? DiSalvo: It has to be Iolanda Sam: Who needs the most sleep? DiSalvo: Definitely Christina, she sleeps anywhere hahaha Sam: Who gets the rattiest? DiSalvo: Christina, when she doesnt get enough sleep! Sam: Who eats the most junk food? DiSalvo: Christina AGAIN! she loves her cakes haha Sam: Who is the loudest? DiSalvo: We're all equally the same Sam: Who is the cheekiest? DiSalvo: Iolanda! She can be a right cheeky girl! Sam: Who bats their eyelids? DiSalvo: Giusy, she loves to flirt Sam: Who has the wildest hair? DiSalvo: Giusy again. she changes her hair style everytime. Sam: Who likes marmite? DiSalvo: None of us. Yuck! Sam: Who watches X factor? DiSalvo: Our Mum haha shes addicitive but we also love it too! Sam: Thanks girls. All relevant information!! Moving on, I'm aware that you've performed alongside Girls Aloud & Liberty X. Impressive stuff. What's been the best moment so far (apart from meeting me of course)? DiSalvo: It has to be performing at the Big Day Out!! It was our home town & the crowd was massive! It was electricfying! Sam: Like Grease lightening! Do you feel famous yet? DiSalvo: Not at all but hopefully oneday haha Sam: What's your dress style? DiSalvo: We like to dress sexy & casual but also comfortable when we want to be. Sam: You work a lot it would seem. How do you unwind? DiSalvo: We love to chill out in front of our tv as much as we can with our pj's aahh lovely! Sam: Obviously looking good is all part of the game & you all certainly do. Whats your health & beauty regime? DiSalvo: We like to drink plenty of water to keep our skin lovely & fresh & Giusy will keep nagging us to eat 5 fruit & veg a day & moisturise everyday & night! Sam: What's on the agenda for Di Salvo for the next 12 months? DiSalvo: To do a world tour & make plenty of albums! Sam: If you could choose the perfect gig to perform at, what would it be? DiSalvo: All the big arenas around the world & performing with the super stars! Sam: I'm liking the ambition. And who would it be performing with? DiSalvo: James Brown, Beyonce & Michael Jackson, they inspire us the most! Sam: Can I become the fourth member if I dye my hair? DiSalvo: Haha of course you can, but you got to be able to keep up with our body shaking! Sam: That's one thing I think I can keep up with to be honest. Thanks girls. So, Iolanda is the diva, Christina gets ratty & Guisy is a flirt. But who can blame them? They're working their backsides off & I'm confident that it's not in vain. Keep your eyes & ears open for I think Di Salvo are going to be around for a while!