Starting the new year with exclusive new tracks from Zoo Brazil, BT, JES, Daniel Wanrooy and new remixes for Andain's Beautiful Things.
What a way to start the new year!

Last week's tracklist and the best of 2009 was:

BHR090
BT - Rose Of Jericho
Cosmic Gate ft. Aruna - Under Your Spell
Sander Van Dien - Aurora
First State featuring Sarah Howells - Brave
First State - Off The Radar 
Airbase ft. Floria Ambra - Wonders
Art Of Trance - Madagascar (Richard Durand Remix)
Alkatraz ft. Jennifer Hershman - Can't Go On
Cosmic Gate featuring Emma Hewitt - Not Enough Time
Richard Durand - Always The Sun
Guestmix  Eddie Sender


You can listen to that show here:
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/blog.dance-tunes.com/podcast/BH/90.m4a

You can check out the radio show at:
Times lots:
Dance Tunes Radio : http://blog.dance-tunes.com
Thursday 20:00 - 22:00 CET
ClubNation.FM : http: //www.clubnation.fm
Saturday 22:00 - 20:00 CET
Overdrive Underground http://www.odu.fm
Saturday 6:00 pm US Central time / Midnight GMT
PureSound FM : http: //www.puresound.fm
Monday 15:00 - 17:00 CET
Dance Radio : http: //www.danceradio.gr
Monday 21:00 - 23:00 CET
Slinky FM : http://www.slinky.fm
Tuesday  02:00 - 04:00 PM
Radio volum : http://www.radiovolum.no
Tuesday 22:00 - 00:00 CET
Dance Paradise Radio Brasil : http://www.danceparadise.com.br
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00PM
TranceNet.Ro : http://www.trancenet.ro
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00
Planet Music Live : http://www.planetmusiclive.net
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00 (GMT +2)

We will officially end 2009 with a huge Black Hole BANG!!
From Thursday December 31st on we will present on all the radio stations the best tracks of 2009 selected by YOU!

Tune in to check out what the best tune of 2009 is according to the fans and listeners of Black Hole Recordings Radio!

Last week's tracklist was:

BHR089
Cary Brothers - Ride (Tiësto Remix)
BT ft. JES - Every Other Way (Whelan & Di Scala Remix)
Ferry Corsten ft. Novastar - Because (The Remix)
Andy Duguid ft. Donna & Anthony - My Number
Fred Baker - Ibiza Project 2009
Cor Fijneman ft. Da Huge - Thank Him
Johan Gielen - Repeat The Music
Mac & Mac - Solid Session (Superfly Edit)
Mr Sam ft. T4L - Rydem Koda
Steve Forte Rio - A New Dawn (Extended Version)
Tritonal ft. Hannah Sky - Jump Off (Tritonal's Air Up There Mix)
Smart Apes ft. Kate Miles - Smile
Guestmix Patrick Plaice

You can listen to that show here:
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/blog.dance-tunes.com/podcast/BH/89.m4a

You can check out the radio show at:
Times lots:
Dance Tunes Radio : http://blog.dance-tunes.com
Thursday 20:00 - 22:00 CET
ClubNation.FM : http: //www.clubnation.fm
Saturday 22:00 - 20:00 CET
Overdrive Underground http://www.odu.fm
Saturday 6:00 pm US Central time / Midnight GMT
PureSound FM : http: //www.puresound.fm
Monday 15:00 - 17:00 CET
Dance Radio : http: //www.danceradio.gr
Monday 21:00 - 23:00 CET
Slinky FM : http://www.slinky.fm
Tuesday  02:00 - 04:00 PM
Radio volum : http://www.radiovolum.no
Tuesday 22:00 - 00:00 CET
Dance Paradise Radio Brasil : http://www.danceparadise.com.br
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00PM
TranceNet.Ro : http://www.trancenet.ro
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00
Planet Music Live : http://www.planetmusiclive.net
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00 (GMT +2)

Outstanding 720-0
Cor Fijneman - Dica Le Batz
1.Original // 2.The House Moguls Remix

Cor Fijneman keeps 'em coming and drops this release, "Dica Le Batz": a frantic trancer with a definite clubby build up and a perfect cut to put more energy in your live set. The theme that sets in during the break has a certain spellbinding effect and will fill the dance floor to the rim. The ones that dig this high powered form of trance will love the highly percussive beats combined with Cor Fijneman's trademark ripping synth lines. The House Moguls Remix focuses on the clubby undertone of the production and takes the BPM down a notch, but stays close to the theme of the original. The more or less lazy four to the floor beats of their remix are excellent for the clubs and will definitely keep the party going. "Dica Le Batz" simply has to be part of your collection!

More Info:
www.myspace.com/corfijneman

Download: https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/211453/Dica%20Le%20Batz

Magik Muzik 880-0
JES - Lovesong
1.Radio Edit // 2.Cosmic Gate Remix // 3.Daniel Wanrooy & Mark Green Remix // 4.Jonas Steur Remix // 5.Acoustic Love Remix // 6. Extended Mix // 7.Lime Chill Remix // 8.CoCo Channel Remix

JES writes, arranges and produces her own material and knows how to deliver high quality, vocal electronic dance. This lovely new track, "Lovesong", was taken from her upcoming album called "High Glow" and proves to be the perfect example that electronic dance tracks can easily compete with current chart worthy music. For the DJs amongst us we added a fabulous string of remixes, each serving another style. The boys from Cosmic Gate came up with a stunning version in their own trademark sound, with big strings and soft padded synths, but with an incredible drive, excellent for the larger venues. Daniel Wanrooy & Mark Green gave the original a true trance makeover and their focus on the teasingly long break will make your audience scream. Jonas Steur and Coco Channel each approached Love Song from another, more techno/clubby, angle and for the lounge clubs of today we added the Acoustic Love Remix and the Lime Chill Remix. JES' new single "Lovesong" is a sure shot for every vocal trance lover!

More Info:
www.planetjes.com

Download: https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/208688/Lovesong

Avanti 434-0
Phunk Investigation - Have Natural
1.Original Album Mix // 2.Andrea Mattioli & Microsize Remix // 3.Daniele Sorrenti  & Fabrizio Pettorelli Remix // 4.Paride Saraceni Remix // 5.Phunk Investigation Bonus Mix

Phunk Investigation shows with their new "Have Natural", that house music is a continuously evolving form of superb electronic dance music. If you are familiar with the early eighties sound of Kraftwerk, then you most certainly have to check this one out, 'cause Phunk Investigation really stretches the current house styles to its limits. The whispered and sometimes robotic voices not only create a haunting atmosphere, but the scarce instrumentation combined with the incessant and hypnotic bassline make for a perfect track that will fit in every professional and maybe even dark progressive live set. The remixes in the package each approach the original from a different angle but remain close to the progressive theme and it's key to listen to them all to pick the perfect cut for your own live DJ sets. "Have Natural" is one of those unique productions that will introduce a whole new sound! 

More Info:
www.myspace.com/phunkinvestigations

Download: https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/211424/Have%20Natural

Magik Muzik 879-0
First State featuring Sarah Howells – Brave Remixed
1.First State’s Crossroads Remix // 2.Mac & Mac Remix

With this release we’re proud to announce the brand new remixes of First State's successful single: “Brave”. With “Brave”, First State lets us all know that the productions have grown during the period where First State focused on new material while taking care of many remix assignments.

With the always enjoyable vocals of Sarah Howells, First State's Sander van Dien has created the truly symphonic "First State’s Crossroads Remix" and, there’s no other way to put it, a big trance track that will fit perfectly in the live sets of the known names in the industry. The overwhelming synth chords hammering their way out of that deep break will once again lead to those ever so familiar “Tune!” signs held up in the air.

Mac & Mac gave the original an incredible makeover and they delivered a landmark version that will suit almost every set you can think of. The overwhelming production and additional effects that Mac & Mac used, add funk and even some techno to the track and it's ready for all modern clubs of today at the same time. So be “Brave” and do not hesitate to add this one to your collection!

More info:
www.myspace.com/firststatemsusic

Download: https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/211448/Brave%20-%20Remixes

With the cold Christmas ahead of us we present you new tracks from BT and JES, Johan Gielen en many more.
Above all a guestmix from Patrick Plaice!


Last week's tracklist was:

BHR088
BT ft. JES - Every Other Way
Julie Thompson - What Will I Do (Club Mix)
Cor Fijneman - Dica Le Batz
Phunk Investigation - Have Natural (Phunk Investigation Bonus Mix)
First State ft. Sarah Howells - Brave (Mac & Mac Remix)
Mr Sam & T4L ft. Tiff Lacey - Carved (V-Sag Remix)
Moonbeam - All For A Dance
Airscape - L'Esperanza (Dj Tiësto Remix)
Richard Durand - Silver Key
Virtual Vault - Boundary
Guestmix Dj Observer & Daniel Heatcliff

You can listen to that show here:
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/blog.dance-tunes.com/podcast/BH/88.m4a

You can check out the radio show at:
Times lots:
Dance Tunes Radio : http://blog.dance-tunes.com
Thursday 20:00 - 22:00 CET
ClubNation.FM : http: //www.clubnation.fm
Saturday 22:00 - 20:00 CET
Overdrive Underground http://www.odu.fm
Saturday 6:00 pm US Central time / Midnight GMT
PureSound FM : http: //www.puresound.fm
Monday 15:00 - 17:00 CET
Dance Radio : http: //www.danceradio.gr
Monday 21:00 - 23:00 CET
Slinky FM : http://www.slinky.fm
Tuesday  02:00 - 04:00 PM
Radio volum : http://www.radiovolum.no
Tuesday 22:00 - 00:00 CET
Dance Paradise Radio Brasil : http://www.danceparadise.com.br
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00PM
TranceNet.Ro : http://www.trancenet.ro
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00
Planet Music Live : http://www.planetmusiclive.net
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00 (GMT +2)

This week we present the new single from BT featuring the vocals of JES.
Besides this new exclusive release we also present new tracks from Cor Fijneman, Phunk Investigation and First State.
This week's guestmix comes from Dj Observer and Daniel Heathcliff!
You can also vote for the best track of the year, you can win prices and your choice will be played at the last radio show of the year!
You can cast your vote here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dElFb2JJZXRwVE1xT24xMnloc05mMlE6MA


Last week's tracklist was:

BRH087
The Crystal Method ft. Matisyahu - Drown In The Now
Beltek - Running Backwards
Ad Brown - Vaporized
Mr Sam & Andy Duguid - Tra Zomas
Julius Beat - A Break In The Clouds
Airscape - L'Esperanza (S&G 2009 Radio Edit)
Venaccio - Our Anthem
Vosk - Nothing Changes (Lietzenmayer Remix)
Patrick Plaice - Falling Out
Mark Norman - Sonor
Julie Thompson - It Only Hurts
Jonas Steur ft. Stephen Pickup - Hypnotized
guestmix Alkatraz

You can listen to that show here:
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/blog.dance-tunes.com/podcast/BH/87.m4a

You can check out the radio show at:
Times lots:
Dance Tunes Radio : http://blog.dance-tunes.com
Thursday 20:00 - 22:00 CET
ClubNation.FM : http: //www.clubnation.fm
Saturday 20:00 - 22:00 CET
Overdrive Underground http://www.odu.fm
Saturday 6:00 pm US Central time / Midnight GMT
PureSound FM : http: //www.puresound.fm
Monday 15:00 - 17:00 CET
Dance Radio : http: //www.danceradio.gr
Monday 21:00 - 23:00 CET
Slinky FM : http://www.slinky.fm
Tuesday  02:00 - 04:00 PM
Radio volum : http://www.radiovolum.no
Tuesday 22:00 - 00:00 CET
Dance Paradise Radio Brasil : http://www.danceparadise.com.br
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00PM
TranceNet.Ro : http://www.trancenet.ro
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00

Black Hole 298-0
Mr Sam Opus Tertio DJ Package 04
Mr Sam &  Andy Duguid - Tra Zomas, Lost Stories - Gone But Not Forgotten, Vosk - Nothing Changes (Lietzenmayer Remix), Julius Beat - A Break In The Clouds (Original Mix), Manuel T - Tungusta

Check out this fabulous forth and last sampler from Mr Sam's Opus Tertio mix compilation. This package features six (!) more than great exclusive 'progressive house' and 'trance' releases from top producers like Lost Stories, Vosk, Julius Beat, Manuel T and Mr Sam himself. You do not want to miss these superb DJ tools A&R'd by Mr Sam. Quality all the way!

More Info:
http://www.myspace.com/mrsam_tv


Black Hole 299-0
Airscape - L'Esperanza (S&G 2009 Remix)
1.S&G 2009 Remix // 2.S&G 2009 Radio Edit // 3.DJ Tiësto Remix // 4.Armin van Buuren's Rising Star Mix // 5.Original Version

Some classics keep their strength for decades. We can safely say that Airscape has already firmly established that notion, hence the fact that ten years after its initial release, the original producers behind this anthem, Johan Gielen and Sven Maes, decided to give "L'Esperanza" an incredible state of the art makeover. The S&G 2009 Remix of "L'Esperanza" is a true powerhouse version, that will impress both the party people who were there when it all happened and most certainly the current trance aficionados. The 2009 remix delivers a truly symphonic rendition, complete with harder beats, new percussion and thick layers of ripping strings that carry the heart wrenching theme to new heights. The DJs that will play this version during their live sets should brace themselves for an ecstatic dance floor where everyone will raise their hands in the air all the while totally enjoying the touching and overwhelming deep trance sound of the song.

To complete the full history of "L'Esperanza", we have included the excellent but hard to find 1999 original version plus the remixes by Tiësto and Armin van Buuren. Airscape with "L'Esperanza" in the S&G 2009 Remix is a monster track that will last for another decade!

More Info:
http://www.myspace.com/johangielen


Avanti 433-0
Beltek - Running Backwards
1.Original // 2.Radio Edit

We still all remember the excellent "Kenta" and Beltek already brings a fantastic new track, entitled "Running Backwards". This is one of those incredibly sonic cuts with a melody that immediately grabs you by the throat. A definite clubby but at the same time minimal atmosphere completely lifts the theme of the song up to the extent where you simply have to continue listening while dancing. Focus on that deceivingly simple bassline, perfectly matching every note of the strings; it will keep you on the dancefloor. The full and crisp sound of "Running Backwards" doesn't hammer on, but adds a fat and spellbinding drive to your live gig. Call it a track that perfectly matches the ISOS sound and you know what we mean. Expect this one in the live sets of the big names; "Running Backwards" is a sure shot ready to make it big!

More Info:
http://www.myspace.com/beltek1


In Trance We Trust 463-0
Vennacio - Our Anthem
1.Original // 2.Radio Edit

This is one for the books and the title of the first track might just say what it will be in the future: a true anthem. Look it up in the dictionary if you want. The producers of Venaccio, both from the US, surprised us all with their monster debut. Make sure, really, to check out "Our Anthem" from the beginning until the very end, 'cause this one simply keeps building and building until that big, big climax tears down all the walls. You won't forget the theme that hammers on  throughout the track for the rest of the night.This is going to be the favourite of many of the big names for quite some time, since it is a true big room killer track that still has all the characteristics of a professional trance production in it. An undeniable floor filler for the big events and the radio edit included will make it possible for the dedicated radio jocks to give it international airplay. The Venaccio EP is not only a stunning debut, it is also a must have for every DJ out there!

More Info:
www.myspace.com/venaccio


Fris! 1311-0
Ad Brown - Vaporized
1.Original // 2.Steur Bros. Remix

Our Fris! imprint has harvested a lot of superb productions and we're happy to add another notch to that belt with the fantastic new single entitled "Vaporized" by Ad Brown. The basic theme of the track makes it clear within a second: this is most definitely a Balearic track. With the more or less dramatic undertone of the chords, one tends to focus on the subtle melody you here ringing like a bell in the background and then the super deep break sets in. Lovely soft synths, moving strings; it's all there. A marvellous track, one that will most certainly remain it's freshness until the hot summer of 2010. Just think of all those packed clubs, thousands of people and then you, the DJ, decide to put this one on. That's when you rip the dance floor to shreds and take your audience on that trip from behind the decks. The ones amongst us with a preference for a hard set every now and then will love the Steur Bros. Remix: rough, jumping beats, a fat rolling bassline and stabby synths with an absolutely surprising old piano style break; perfect for a big party. Ad Brown with "Vaporized" will hit the decks by storm!

More Info:
www.myspace.com/jonassteur
www.myspace.com/simonsteurofficial
www.myspace.com/ad.brown

This week we have a special guestmix from the guys from Alkatraz.
Above all we have new tracks from Airscape, Ad Brown, Julius Beat and Beltek.
You can also vote for the best track of the year, you can win prices and your choice will be played at the last radio show of the year!
You can cast your vote here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dElFb2JJZXRwVE1xT24xMnloc05mMlE6MA


Last week's tracklist was:

BHR086
The Crystal Method ft. Matisyahu- Drown In The Now (Tommie Sunshine Reverser Remix)
Richard Durand - Silver Key
Daniel Wanrooy ft. Melissa Mathes - What You Want
Kimito Lopez - Lost Souls
Reconceal - Second Chance
Steur Bros. ft. Jerique - Save Me (Ad Brown Remix)
Ton T.B. - Calculating Darkness (Rave Mix)
Space Rockerz - Zegema Beach (Skytech Remix)
Phunk Investigation - Shuri Shuri (Tech'O'Dub Mix)
Oliver Lang - Bang (Swen Weber Club Mix)
Alkatraz ft. Jennifer Hershman - Can't Go On (Dean Newton Remix)
Guestmix Zoo Brazil

You can listen to that show here:
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/blog.dance-tunes.com/podcast/BH/86.m4a

You can check out the radio show at:
Times lots:
Dance Tunes Radio : http://blog.dance-tunes.com
Thursday 20:00 - 22:00 CET
ClubNation.FM : http: //www.clubnation.fm
Saturday 20:00 - 22:00 CET
Overdrive Underground http://www.odu.fm
Saturday 6:00 pm US Central time / Midnight GMT
PureSound FM : http: //www.puresound.fm
Monday 15:00 - 17:00 CET
Dance Radio : http: //www.danceradio.gr
Monday 21:00 - 23:00 CET
Slinky FM : http://www.slinky.fm
Tuesday  02:00 - 04:00 PM
Radio volum : http://www.radiovolum.no
Tuesday 22:00 - 00:00 CET
Dance Paradise Radio Brasil : http://www.danceparadise.com.br
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00PM
TranceNet.Ro : http://www.trancenet.ro
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00

THE CRYSTAL METHOD RECEIVE GRAMMY® NOMINATION IN "BEST ELECTRONIC/DANCE ALBUM" CATEGORY FOR 'DIVIDED BY NIGHT'


          
"For its first studio album in five years, the Crystal Method — electronic savants Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland — has drawn up a predictably eclectic guest list, ranging from New Order bassist Peter Hook to rising hip-hoppers LMFAO. The result is a club-ready collection of fizzy dance tracks and atmospheric reveries, from the Eastern-flavored single 'Drown in the Now,' featuring Matisyahu, to the dreamy, percolating 'Slipstream,' with indie rocker Jason Lytle."
--Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY, May 12, 2009

"...big, heavy beats, pumping bass and layers of wavy synthesizers...Like the duo's previous three albums, it's sly, nuanced and hypnotic, and while at times it may work best turned up to a wall-rattling 10 at a packed club with slashing laser lights and smoky vapors, it's a pretty good listening experience, too, with pop tunes and ballads rounding out the collection. While it retains the pulsing pull-through and anesthetizing repetition of the best rave music, the Crystal Method's evolving form of big-beat electronica is characterized by tempo shifts, tranquil interludes and sparks of humor, a style Messrs."
--Jim Fusilli, WALL STREET JOURNAL, May 20, 2009

THE CRYSTAL METHOD, America’s top electronic act, is closing an impressive 2009 with a Grammy® nomination in the "Best Electronic/Dance Album" category for DIVIDED BY NIGHT, the fourth studio album from the duo of Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. This year's nomination marks THE CRYSTAL METHOD's second running in this category; their release Legion of Boom was nominated in 2004. Easily its most inventive and accomplished to date, Divided By Night is THE CRYSTAL METHOD's masterwork.  It features a vast array of guests including vocalists Emily Haines of Metric, Justin Warfield of She Wants Revenge and his wife Stefanie King Warfield, Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, rappers LMFAO plus players like bassist Peter Hook (New Order) and drummer extraordinaire Samantha Maloney (Peaches, Hole, Chelsea Girls).

Up against several major label offerings, including David Guetta's One Love (Astralwerks/EMI), Lady Gaga's The Fame (Interscope), LMFAO's Party Rock (Interscope) and Pet Shop Boys' Yes (Astralwerks/EMI), Divided By Night marks the only independent release nominated in the "Best Electronic/Dance Album" category. Released on May 12 on the duo's independent imprint Tiny E Records, Divided By Night has seen major success across the music landscape.  It debuted across the Billboard charts: #39 on the Top 200 Albums; #2 on the Top Electronic Albums; #3 on the Top Digital Albums; and #4 on the Top Independent Albums. Additionally, Divided By Night landed several slots on Amazon.com's best-of list for 2009, including Best Albums of the Year (#79); Best Song of the Year for "Drown in the Now" (#46); and Best Electronic Album (#3).

"We are just ecstatic! Two albums in a row nominated, wow!," said Jordan of the nomination.  "I just wish our albums didn't come five years apart.  Congrats to all the nominees and we can't wait to dress up on January 31st."  Adds partner Kirkland, "We are so excited!  It's truly an honor to be nominated again. Make sure to check out the album."

The recent Grammy® announcement serves as the icing on the cake for what has been one of the busiest years for THE CRYSTAL METHOD to date. Operating as an independent entity to promote the album, THE CRYSTAL METHOD launched an all-out marketing campaign helmed first-handedly by Kirkland and Jordan with independent teams and strategies arranged directly by the duo. Following several high-profile performances at SXSW, THE CRYSTAL METHOD kicked off an extensive live tour at this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival as the headlining act at the popular Sahara tent on Friday, April 17, marking the duo's first official tour as a live act in five years. They followed Coachella with a mind-blowing live performance at Electric Daisy Carnival on Saturday, June 27 in Los Angeles, where they played one of the largest single-day attended music festivals in the U.S. with over 90,000 fans in attendance.

In addition to several music video premieres and cross-promotional campaigns, including a remix contest for the most recent single "Come Back Clean" in conjunction with the music-based social network Indaba Music, THE CRYSTAL METHOD also launched their first-ever customized iPhone/iPod app to help fans interact with the duo and one another. Additionally, THE CRYSTAL METHOD recently provided the score for the ESPN film X Games 3D: The Movie, where the duo's various works were featured throughout the film including original tracks and reworked versions of material from Divided By Night, as well as from their earlier records. The DVD version of the film will be released in the first week of January 2010.

Prior to Grammy® night, THE CRYSTAL METHOD will DJ at select engagements in support of Divided By Night which includes stops at Epic in Minneapolis, MN on Friday, December 4; Belly Up in Aspen, CO on Wednesday, December 30; and the Fox Theater in Pomona, CA. on Wednesday, December 16. 

THE CRYSTAL METHOD’s tour dates are as follows:

DATE            CITY            VENUE

Fri    12/4        Minneapolis, MN    Epic
Fri    12/11        Scottsdale, AZ        Cream Stereo Lounge
Tue    12/29        Boulder, CO        Fox Theatre
Wed    12/30        Aspen, CO        Belly Up
Thu    12/31        Chicago, IL        Green Dolphin Lounge
Wed    1/16        Pomona, CA        Fox Theatre
Wed    1/27        Toronto, ON        Cobra Club
Sat    1/30        Detroit, MI        Vain Ultra Club


About The Crystal Method
Heralded by the Village Voice in spring 2009 as “one of the best live dance acts on Earth,” The Crystal Method—who is Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland—have been known over the last 10-plus years for their enduring dance floor anthems (“Now Is The Time,” “Keep Hope Alive”), airwave smashes (“Trip Like I Do”) and a willingness to collaborate with an array of talent–including rock’s elite like Scott Weiland, Matisyahu, New Order’s Peter Hook and Filter’s Richard Patrick. The duo has dominated the remix, film soundtrack, television, gaming and advertising worlds. Their platinum-status debut album Vegas (released in 1997) is one of the biggest-selling electronic albums of all time, landing them in the top five of best-selling electronic acts in America. They scored the film London as well as the themes for TV shows “Bones” and “Third Watch” and were the first act to work with Nike for their running soundtrack series, but it’s Divided By Night, their 2009 studio album, that takes The Crystal Method to all new heights. For up to date information log on to:   www.thecrystalmethod.com and  www.myspace.com/thecrystalmethod.


Check out a live review of a recent Los Angeles show by the LA WEEKLY here:
 
Watch the official video of "Drown in the Now" featuring Matisyahu here:
 

Songbird 237-0
Kimito Lopez EP
1.Lost Souls // 2.Monanza

Kimito Lopez is back again with the follow up to his previous titles "Unicorn" and "There's No Such Thing As Mermaids". With this new EP, Kimito offers us another set of great tracks perfect for a good an sturdy live set. "Lost Souls" is a bit of a dark track with an irresistible drive and a repetitive, haunting melody to it. The song offers a superb break that creates a great tension up to the moment where the beat comes back again. And it's all there, smooth synths and strings throughout. The second part of the EP, entitled "Monanza", definitely has a techno feel to it and although the break is of a truly celestial quality, the beats and bass run the show here. This is one of those hot EPs, perfect for the rougher live sets, when it's already late at night. And that goes for both "Lost Souls" and "Monanza"!

More Info:
http://www.myspace.com/kimitolopez

You can listen to this release over here:
http://files.blackholerecordings.com/public/players/songbird237/songbird237.html

In Trance We Trust 459-0
Reconceal - Second Chance
1.Original // 2.Amex Remix // 3.Retrack's First Chance Mix)

This superb release by Reconceal, entitled "Second Chance" already made its way to Daniel Wanrooy's In Trance We Trust 14 mix compilation in the Amex Remix and the sheer quality of the production left us no other choice but to release not only the original and the Amex remix but also have it reworked one more time by Retrack. "Second Chance" is a stunning, high energy trance production with a lovely but ever so powerful melody. The ones amongst us that are already familiar with the rough edged Amex remix through the ITWT 14 release really have to check out the original version, since it gives a perfect idea of what formed the basis for the two remixes featured in this package. The original version brings a tightly produced trance banger that will rock the dance floors everywhere, but is less rough and raw than the Amex remix, which is definitely shaped for the rawer sets. The Retrack First Chance Remix comes with a flood of strings, synths and a lot of additional programming subtly added to the already powerful theme of the track. "Second Chance" is a perfect release for the serious trance DJs!

More Info:
www.myspace.com/reconceal

You can listen to this release over here:
http://files.blackholerecordings.com/public/players/itwt459/itwt459.html

Magik Muzik 877-0
Richard Durand - Silver Key
1.Extended Version // 2.Sied van Riel Remix // 3.Radio Edit

Richard Durand's album "Always The Sun" is still doing great and the first single taken from that release was the highly successful single "No Way Home". This brand new track, "Silver Key" is the third single taken from the album and this time we all have to brace ourselves for some high energy trance on the techno tip. The trademark sound of Richard offers us rough, but tight and crisp sounding beats with an infectious melody line that creates a tense and very danceable atmosphere on the dance floor. When played loud on a big sound system, every DJ will immediately notice the power that this cut has when the break sets in.

The remix assignment was for Sied van Riel and his additional programming turns the original into an even harder version. Sied's beats completely take over and are like a tank rolling over the dance floor, while the lashing synth stabs and edits add even more energy to the already powerful original; not to mention the huge break that totally rips the dance floor to shreds. Again we have a double A side here folks. It's a big, big production that will blow you off your socks. DJs will cherish this one for the harder live sets, that's for sure! 

More Info:
www.myspace.com/richarddurand
www.richarddurand.com


Black Hole 294-0  
Daniel Wanrooy ft. Melissa Mathes - What You Want
1.Original // 2.Kris O'Neil Remix

With releases like this, it is clear why Daniel Wanrooy's star keeps rising. After his superb mix compilation for In Trance We Trust 14 we already released several of the incredible titles that he chose for his track listing and this time it's Daniel himself who presents this fabulous new production, entitled "What You Want", which initially featured as the intro cut on his ITWT14. Now finally we can all lay our hands on the full, unmixed version of this truly marvellous track. The heavenly intro that reminisces of classic ISOS productions, brings us an almost fragile sounding vocal trance track (thanks to the angelic vocals of Melissa Mathes) that steadily moves its way towards a tearing break with a huge climax that will send shivers down the spine of your audience when you play it during your live DJ set. Make sure to listen it all the way through; it's like raising a dome of ripping synths and simply top notch music over the dancefloor and your audience. What a killer track this is. The DJs that aim for a rave style live set will find their track of choice in the fat, high energy Kris O'Neil remix, which creates an instant 'up all night' atmosphere!

More Info:
www.myspace.com/danielwanrooy

Avanti 432-0
Steur Bros. featuring Jerique - Save Me
1.Original // 2.Ad Brown Remix

The Steur Bros. are better known as Jonas and Simon Steur. For this release they teamed up and asked Jerique to look after the vocals to deliver this new single: "Save Me". Especially the club oriented DJs amongst us will love this one. The enticing combination of staccato beats, a classic house piano and the mesmerizing chorus sung by Jerique delivers a superb club track that is tailor made for the weekends, when all of us go out to dance to good music on the funky tip. Ad Brown remixed the original and gave it a powerful four to the floor makeover -with a lovely focus on the vocals in the break- that will fit perfectly in every state of the art club set of today. For those DJs that like to work on a credible level when it comes to perfect Saturday night house tracks, this is one for the charts!

More Info:
www.myspace.com/jonassteur
www.myspace.com/simonsteurofficial
www.myspace.com/jeriqueallan
www.myspace.com/ad.brown

Fris! 1309-0
Oliver Lang - Bang
1.Original // 2.Swen Weber Remix

This is Oliver Lang's follow up to "Persil", the track that he made with Whelan & Di Scala. Before that, we released the EP that featured "Full Tilt" and "Pressure Drop" and now Oliver Lang's back with a brand new club stomper: "Bang". The track features a deep, pumping bass line that seems to roll right through you when you play it loud. It's really a fat club track with a slightly dark, but sexy, techno style twist to it that will work perfectly in a packed club full of people ready for a big party. The theme is very subtle, erotic, and builds towards a lengthy but super tense break that will eventually come to a fabulous climax. The remix, delivered by Swen Weber, is most certainly a louder and rougher interpretation of the original and especially the classic style, hammering beats are excellent for the harder live sets in big venues. Oliver Lang's new release definitely makes you want to "Bang"!

More Info:
www.myspace.com/djoliverlang
www.myspace.com/swenweber

In Trance We Trust 462-0
Midway EP
1.What If // 2.Amazon (Ferry Tale & Stefan R 2009 Universal Language Remix)

The last release of Midway, "Monkey Forest (Jonas Stenberg Remix)" dates back to October 2008 and from that moment on, things went a bit silent. But Midway, of course the project of world renowned producer Ralph Barendse aka Ralphie B, is back! And what a fantastic release he brings us. The new Midway is one of those incredibly symphonic and glorious tracks that spell the word trance, letter by letter. The theme of "What If", carried by myriad of strings, synths and guitar sends shivers down your spine and the extended break is seriously one for the books. If you are into that real classic form of epic trance, then this is an undisputed must and especially the professional trance DJs have to have it for the big sets! The second track in this Midway EP package is a brand new remix of the classic "Amazon". For those of you amongst us that already dug and hammered the original version when it was first released, this version offers a whole new experience and requires some serious pre-listening, since Ferry Tale and Stefan R delivered a ten minute remix. The new Midway EP is out. Go get it!  

More Info:
http://www.myspace.com/midwaymusic

Black Hole 297-0
Mr Sam Opus Tertio DJ Package 03
1.Ben Preston - The Last Train // 2.Madstring & Molly - Feel Like // 3.Mr Sam & T4L featuring Tiff Lacey - Carved (V-Sag Remix) // 4.OneWorld - Green Bay // 5.Prayag & Rishab - Ashna (Opus Tertio Intro Mix) // 6.Yuan - Chun

Check out this stunning third sampler from Mr Sam's Opus Tertio mix compilation. This package features six (!) more than great exclusive 'progressive house' and 'trance' releases from top producers like Ben Preston, Madstring, Prayag & Rishab, Yuan, OneWorld, T4L and Mr Sam himself. You do not want to miss these suburb dj tools A&R'd by Mr Sam. Quality all the way!

More Info:
http://www.myspace.com/mrsam_tv