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STEVE ANGELLO
IT’S not every DJ that can rock massive Romany house) is just one of his solo 2008
megadromes and surf the musical zeitgeist club killers.
at once, but then Steve Angello ain’t like
every DJ. Famed for his bassy, funk-fuelled Meanwhile, new production project Buy
electronic house sets, this Greek-Swedish Now, a collaboration with Ingrosso, has
wonder has taken it to a whole new level in seen him cross the genre divides, with the
2008. Michael Zager Band-sampling ‘Bodycrash’
“It’s been the best summer to date!” fi nding favour with the likes of Diplo and
enthuses the DJ whose sessions at Pacha, Erol Alkan due to its sick, city-levelling
Ibiza, Ministry of Sound and at festivals electro propensities.
like Creamfi elds have done much to bring
his sounds to eager clubbers. It’s this eclecticism and adventurous
attitude that’s kept Angello one step
But it’s not just his abilities behind the ahead of the pack, and seen him embraced
decks that have house heads hyped. Famed by all kinds of crowds, and with a Buy Now
as part of the Swedish House Mafi a album on the way, his popularity is only set
alongside hombres Sebastian Ingrosso and to grow.
Axwell, there are few who can match Rest assured, 2009’s gonna be even bigger
Angello’s prodigious production skills. The for Steve Angello… BEN MURPHY
irresistible, fl oor-burning ‘Gypsy’ (think
First record you ever bought? Gang Starr’s ‘Hard To Earn’
Weirdest thing you’ve seen all year? I bumped into a leprechaun lookalike at Space
and, boy, that was scary!
Style: Dance music Best known for: Partying with the people or
Top gadget of 2008? Pacemaker — it’s an incredible bit of kit.
living life fast. Tune of 2008: That’s a hard question, I don’t know if Your year in fi ve words... I’ll use one word — amazing!
I can answer that. Producer of 2008: Kanye West Most important thing you’ve learned recently? You can always work harder!
SIMON PATTERSON
TECH-TRANCER Simon Patterson claims vibes and to build up new fan-bases in far
2008 has been a defi ning year. A hectic fl ung countries,” he says. “I’ve been
worldwide tour schedule and a regular playing the UK for the last four or fi ve
supply of heavyweight productions have years at places like GodsKitchen and
propelled the Irishman into the chart for Gatecrasher, but the last two years it’s
the fi rst time. really taken off internationally.
“It’s been one of the best years ever,” “Although I’m still really passionate about
Simon grins. “To be contacted by DJmag is the UK, the international scene is just so
just unbelievable — I’m gobsmacked to be fresh right now. People know their trance
anywhere near the Top 100. and are really passionate about the scene
“I’ve tried so hard this year to make the so it’s great to be exposed to these
tunes as big as possible and to play as things.”
many gigs as I can so I’m just so happy that
it’s paid off!” With ‘Bulldozer’ tearing up clubs across
the globe and Patterson’s tour schedule on
Although hailing from Ireland, the ex- overload, the Spinnin’ Records man is set
Dogzilla man is most excited about the to truly make his mark. Simon Patterson’s
state of trance beyond the UK. career is in ascendancy. SIMON KELLY
“It’s great to see other countries and other
First record you ever bought? Red Light District ‘Did You Hear Me’
Weirdest thing you’ve seen all year? When I played in Scotland a girl asked
me to sign an autograph between her legs! I’m married so, of course, I refused!
Top gadget of 2008? The iPhone — I am completely converted, it’s just an
amazing piece of kit.
Your year in fi ve words… Hectic, non-stop but totally unbelievable!
Style: Driving techy trance Best known for: My track ‘Bulldozer’.
Most important thing you’ve learned recently? Not to drink too much!
Tune of 2008: Manson ‘Wide Open Space (Greg Downey Remix)’
(CDR) Producer of 2008: J.O.C.
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