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DJ Ron's Dance Music Blog July 2008 Archive

By DJ Ron Slomowicz, About.com Guide to Dance Music since 2003

Peter Hook (of New Order) Interview

Wednesday July 30, 2008
New Order recently released Live in Glasgow, a live performance DVD remastered and edited hands-on by band members Peter Hook and Stephen Morris. With the rare opportunity to speak with ... Read More

Ida Corr Interview

Tuesday July 29, 2008
What do you get when you mix a Great Dane with a Flying Dutchman? Ida Corr and Fedde Le Grand came together and created the explosive international smash "Let Me ... Read More

Akai MPD32 MIDI/USB Software Control Surface Review

Monday July 28, 2008
In my exploration of the world of visuals and videos, I started with NuVJ, which included the software and the controller all in one. My progression to Grand VJ required ... Read More

Video Clip of the Week: Picotto vs Papini - "Gonna Get Ya"

Thursday July 24, 2008
A smart mashup of underground club favorite "Church of Nonsense" by Daniele Papini with the vocals from the anthem "Lizard" by Mauro Picotto. Could this be the next "Toca's Miracle?". ... Read More

Looking Back - Favorite Interviews

Wednesday July 23, 2008
Its hard to believe that I have been the guide for dancemusic.about.com for 5 years. This week marks the 5th anniversary of the weekly newsletter. Its a good time to ... Read More

We8 - Coke mixes Western Dance artists with Eastern visual artists

Tuesday July 22, 2008
In the spirit of unity and the upcoming Olympics, Coca-Cola has brought together Western dance artists and Eastern visual artists to create a set of 8 unique aluminum bottles with ... Read More

New CD Reviews Posted

Monday July 21, 2008
Check out reviews of new music from: Alphabeat - This is Alphabeat Sasha - The EmFire Collection: Mixed, Unmixed & Remixed Leana - Feel Me Juvelen - 1 Paul Manchin - Truth General Midi - "Milton" John ... Read More

Video Clip of the Week: Shapeshifters "Chime"

Sunday July 20, 2008
From their debut single "Lola's Theme," the Shapeshifters (aka Shape:UK) have always released classy house music. Adding to their string of anthemic club singles; "Back to Basics," "Incredible," and ... Read More

Lady Gaga Performs on the Miss Universe Pageant

Sunday July 13, 2008
Lady Gaga definitely deserves the "hardest-working diva" award that we bestowed on her during WMC. Not only is her hit single "Just Dance" receiving massive dance radio airplay and ... Read More

Video Clip of the Week: Bimbo Jones - "Harlem One Stop"

Saturday July 12, 2008
Katherine Ellis' live from the kitchen sink performance of "Harlem One Stop" is buzzing all over YouTube. You can check out the discofied video in the listening booth. Bimbo ... Read More

Amsterdam Dance Event 2008 (ADE) expands to Wednesday

Friday July 11, 2008
In response to a sold out 2007 program, the Amsterdam Dance Event announced that the program will kick-off on Wednesday. This will allow an extra day for meetings as ... Read More

New CD Reviews Posted

Thursday July 10, 2008
Check out reviews of new music from: Tiesto - In Search of Sunrise 7: Asia The Kings of Electro: Mixed by Playgroup and Alter Ego Aaron Ross, Simon ... Read More

Stanton Uberstand Laptop Stand Review

Wednesday July 9, 2008
DJ booths are not known for being perfectly laid out or spacious. They are often designed around two turntables, a mixer, and a monitor speaker. If there's an extra ... Read More

Arkaos Grand VJ Software Preview - A First Look

Tuesday July 8, 2008
GrandVJ is computer software for live video and visuals mixing. It can be used for live performances by VJs and DJs or by artists and filmmakers for real-time ... Read More

New CD Reviews Posted

Friday July 4, 2008
Check out reviews of new music from: Lula - The Underground Sound of Portugal and Me September - September The Kings of Electro: Mixed by Playgroup and Alter Ego Alyson ... Read More

Top 50 Club Chart - July 2008

Thursday July 3, 2008
Check out the Top 50 Club Chart for the the month of July as compiled from a panel of DJs around the US.

Amanda Lepore Interview

Wednesday July 2, 2008
Transsexual sex symbol, movie star, and singer – well that could really only describe one person, the fabulous Amanda Lepore. You've definitely seen her – as the cover girl ... Read More

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