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Health: Meet the first fist-pumping champion of the world

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:05:00 +1000

Now here's a world record ITMers can get behind!

News: Stereosonic sets a date for 2012 line-up

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:08:00 +1000

The waiting game begins.

Music Downloads: The Temper Trap - Need Your Love (Fort Romeau Remix)

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:28:00 +1000

Off The Temper Trap's just-out second album comes 'Need Your Love' here remixed by rising production outfit Fort Romeau.

News: Elizabeth Rose announces 2012 headline tour

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:21:00 +1000

The Sydney-based producer and vocalist will be hitting a comprehensive list of Australian cities from the end of the month.

Feature Article: Tiesto: My Five Proudest Career Moments

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:00 +1000

The world's biggest DJ shares this exclusive list with inthemix.

News: Alison Wonderland for Fridays inthemix

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:44:00 +1000

This week, we've got Sydney's own Alison Wonderland stopping by for a live-streamed, two hour DJ set.

Feature Article: Meet Bobby Duque: Skrillex's producer brother

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:02:00 +1000

Turns out Skrillex has a brother and he's a brostep producer, too.

International News: “Two big balls”: Infected Mushroom’s trippy new live show

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:50:00 +1000

Behold, the new-look Infected Mushroom show.

Videos: An honest evaluation: What kids think of Skrillex

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:34:00 +1000

Given there's no more honest critic than a child, someone in the UK has had the bright idea to play Skrillex's 'Bangarang' to a group of toddlers whilst filming their reaction. Top responses include: "it sounds like my dog". Brilliant.

International News: At last: Paris Hilton kicks off her DJ career

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:50:00 +1000

"I have been a part of the music scene and club scene since I was 15. The set is going to be the first of many."

In Brief: Coachella announce 2013 dates

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:32:00 +1000

After the roaring success of this year’s proceedings, universal object of aspiration Coachella has confirmed its return for 2013.

News: Win an Ibiza adventure for the opening parties!

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:43:00 +1000

The Carlton Dry 100 are giving away flights for three to Ibiza as well as hotel transfers, three nights’ accommodation, tickets to Space, $750 spending Monday, travel insurance and return airport transfers. Want it?

Videos: Flight Facilities - With You

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:17:00 +1000

It took animator Ben Drake four months to craft the long-awaited clip for 'With You', but it's finally here. Flight Facilities themselves note Daft Punk as part of the inspiration for the visuals, and you can definitely tell.

News: Muscles on his new "alien-like" live show from Groovin' The Moo

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:17:00 +1000

“The dome shape is called a icosahedron, and the angles line up with my brain, arms, legs, torso - a little like Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man." Yep, welcome back Muscles!

International News: Santigold takes aim at EDM and the industry: “It’s created a dismal landscape for music”

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:35:00 +1000

Santi White's got beef, and she's only too happy to talk about it.

International News: Listen in full: The Pryda disc for diehard fans

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:35:00 +1000

Our friends over at Hype Machine are streaming disc one of the 'Eric Prydz presents Pryda' compilation in full.

International News: Boys Noize, Diplo, Calvin Harris hop aboard new Scissor Sisters LP

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:00 +1000

In a somewhat-curious move, the Scissor Sisters have assembled a dance-heavy cast of producer for their forthcoming LP 'Magic Hour'.

International News: 3D stage show "issues" force Avicii to postpone U.S. arena dates

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:30:00 +1000

Avicii's camp has taken the drastic measure of postponing North American arena shows to get the production right.

Event: Orbital @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney (05/05/2012)

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:56:00 +1000

British electronic dance music duo Orbita bring their live show to Sydney, on the back of the release of their new album, 'Wonky'.

Music Downloads: ITM EXCLUSIVE: Ladyhawke - Sunday Drive (Gigamesh Remix)

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:49:00 +1000

Gigamesh buffes up Ladyhawke’s ever-remixable vocals for the dancefloor, giving the track a summer-ready sheen.

Music Downloads: Van She - Idea Of Happiness (SebastiAn Remix)

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:36:00 +1000

A killer pairing or what?

Health: Guinness World Records: 20 of the most bizarre

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:46:00 +1000

From the record time to enter a zipped suitcase through to the most tennis balls held in the mouth by a dog, we've gathered up 20 of the most inane Guinness World Records out there.

News: SA clubs hit with new fees: “This could be the tip of the iceberg”

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:21:00 +1000

Venue and clubbers alike have come out in protest against a new fee for licencees in South Australia that affects clubs trading after 2am.

News: 152 hours and still alive: We talk to DJ Hertz about breaking the world record

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:47:00 +1000

After 152 sleepless hours at the decks, we can now confirm that Brisbane’s DJ Hertz has broken the world record for the longest DJ set in history by two hours as of midday Saturday.

International News: Step aside, brostep: Rusko doing "ambient, minimal techno"

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:30:00 +1000

"I'm definitely the fairy wings, glowstick guy."

Videos: Modeselektor ft. Thom Yorke - This

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:35:00 +1000

Modeselektor and Thom Yorke hooked-up again for the moody 'This', another track from the endlessly-great LP ‘Monkeytown’.

International News: Eclectic’s the name of the game at All Gone Pete Tong Ibiza

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:45:00 +1000

"The world at large seems to have woken up to electronic dance music but we never forget where the story started... Ibiza."

Videos: Canyons - When I See You Again

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:18:00 +1000

Local Modular stars Canyons have just released the clip for 'When I See You Again': a great video for a great song.

Videos: Alesso and Sebastian Ingrosso - Calling

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:10:00 +1000

Next big thing Alesso teamed up with Swedish House Mafia's Sebastian Ingrosso for the club banger 'Calling (Lose My Mind)' - here's the brand new video.

News: The Presets cameo on 'The Voice', but where's the album?

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:15:00 +1000

The Presets Julian Hamilton's found time to cosy up next to Seal, Delta and the rest on Nine's 'The Voice'...but there's still no word on the Apocolypso follow-up.

News: Andy Murphy streaming live today

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:00:00 +1000

Longtime ITM favourite Andy Murphy is stopping by the office this afternoon for another session of Fridays inthemix. Tune in from 4pm!

News: Win the ultimate Vivid Sydney experience!

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:10:00 +1000

Intel is giving away the chance to win tickets to sold out Vivid Sydney shows - yes, including Amon Tobin's audiovisual spectacular ISAM - as well as flights to Sydney, accommodation and passes to Vivid Ideas seminars.

News: Atmosphere gear up for tour's second weekend

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:10:00 +1000

Minnesota-bred wordsmiths Atmosphere are no stranger to these parts, but this visit has been three years in the making.

International News: Carl Cox reveals his 2012 Ibiza recruits

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:38:00 +1000

With scene hero Carl Cox at the helm, The Revolution at Space remains one of Ibiza’s standout success stories.

Music Downloads: Chromeo - Night By Night (Wax Motif Remix)

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:45:00 +1000

A good way to start the weekend, we think.

Feature Article: Jaytech: Tips For Aspiring Producers

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:40:00 +1000

Here are some music production ideas that have been a huge help for me lately in improving the quality of my tracks.

News: What's on this weekend, Sydney?

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:37:00 +1000

With Sydney due for some unseasonably warm weather, we may as well pretend this weekend is coming at the tail-end of summer.

In Brief: Win 2 x VIP tickets to Groovin the Moo

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:44:00 +1000

The Carlton Dry 100 is giving one lucky winner the VIP experience at the GTM of their choice.

Event: Ben UFO @ GoodGod Small Club, Sydney (20/04/2012)

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:25:00 +1000

The diverse DJ who says "fuck genres" hit GoodGod.

Film: This is awesome: Arrested Development in lego form

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:56:00 +1000

A guy in the US has made a Lego recreation of the Arrested Development cast, home, stair car and even banana stand. Yes, it rules.

International News: Four Tet's £5 show: Nothing like the Swedish House Mafia

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:31:00 +1000

Production lord Four Tet is hosting a one-off, all-night show...and yep, tickets are only £5 a pop.

Feature Article: Dubstep Sells: 10 Wubb-Heavy Cash-Ins

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:28:00 +1000

Turns out, dubstep is the advertising world's new darling. To prove it, we've counted down 10 of the most memorable uses of the divisive genre in ads, campaigns and trailers.

International News: "Lazy perfectionists" Knife Party explain EP delay

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:26:00 +1000

"DESPITE the leaked versions roaming about...the new ones are much, much better."

News: Miike Snow announce 2012 Splendour sideshows

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:31:00 +1000

After they wrap up Splendour in the Grass in Byron, the Swedish trio will be hitting Sydney and Melbourne this July.

International News: EDM gold-rush: U.S. giant Live Nation buys Creamfields

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:27:00 +1000

In further proof that dance music has become big business in America, U.S. entertainment powerhouse Live Nation Entertainment yesterday acquired Cream Holdings Ltd, owner of Creamfields festivals around the world.

International News: Armin van Buuren’s 'trouse-y' football anthem divides fans

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:42:00 +1000

'We Are Here To Make Some Noise' isn't to everyone's tastes...to say the least.

Videos: YouTube hero: Imaginary DJ

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:05:00 +1000

When inthemix came across this video yesterday, it had a fraction of the views it has now. No surprises he's spread! As the description goes: "Some guy absolutely rockin the crowd at Slinky in Bournemouth..."

News: Jaytech Guest Editorial: The art of the warm-up set

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:21:00 +1000

I've seen loads of opening DJs try to smash it out and make the hugest impression they can with the time they've got. That can do more damage than good.

Feature Article: How Amon Tobin transformed the live show

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:49:00 +1000

"We're inviting people into something really quite fringe and specialised. I love that." Amon Tobin tells inthemix how ISAM Live was born.

Music Downloads: Catcall - The World Is Ours (Lancelot Remix)

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:36:00 +1000

Two of Sydney's brightest young things combine for this gem of a remix.

In Brief: Diplo in the studio with No Doubt

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:42:00 +1000

The latest act the Mad Decent boss has been in the studio with is 90s ska/punk/pop heroes No Doubt, who this week announced the imminent release of first album in 11 years.

News: Deepchild coming home for winter tour

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:19:00 +1000

This winter, while his adopted home of Berlin heats up, Deepchild will swing back to Australia for a three-date club tour.

In Brief: Digitalism mix latest DJ-Kicks

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:57:00 +1000

The German duo have gone to work on the latest edition of the long-running DJ-Kicks series.

International News: All aboard the Full Flex Express: Skrillex and Diplo's railway mini-festival

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:28:00 +1000

Trading in their private jets for a sleeper carriage, a handful of electronic artists will be taking Canada by train this July.

International News: Ultra Music Festival reveals first European line-up

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:50:00 +1000

Ultra's heading to Warsaw in Poland for its first European outing in July.

International News: Deadmau5 "nearly blew up" club crowd with DIY-pyro

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:01:00 +1000

Canadian star Deadmau5 has narrowly avoided an on-stage incineration, following a bit of impromptu pyro in the booth.

Feature Article: Soul Clap: Freak funk

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:30:00 +1000

"Sometimes I can't believe what we’re up against, you know? The state of pop music and commercial dance music, it’s just as bad as it has ever been, but it’s just really…ah, it makes me sad."

Art - Design: The meme lives: Scumbag Steve releases a rap video

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:33:00 +1000

Production value be damned!

News: New York legend Francois K returns in winter

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:58:00 +1000

Get set for a house education.

News: Jaytech kicks off inthemix Guest Editor stint

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:16:00 +1000

Given his status as a bit of an inthemix hero, we asked Jaytech to step up as Guest Editor for a week.

International News: Critics slam Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy movie

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:01:00 +1000

6% on Rotten Tomatoes is not what we hoped for.

News: Smokin Joe Mekhael: "I have no right to call myself World Record Holder"

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:43:00 +1000

In a devastating turn of events, Smokin Joe Mekhael has announced that he is relinquishing the title of Marathon DJ Champion of the World.

ITM-FM: Jaytech - Guest Editor exclusive mix

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:28:00 +1000

It's Jaytech at his best, right here on ITM-FM.

In Brief: Four Tet debuts new track 'Ocaras'

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:58:00 +1000

Perennial favourite Four Tet debuted a new track on BBC Radio 6 over the weekend, the predictably lovely 'Ocaras'.

Feature Article: One-on-one: MaRLo meets ShockOne

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:15:00 +1000

What do two producers at seemingly opposite ends of the dance music spectrum have in common? We got them together in a room to find out.

International News: Not cool: Dolphins died after rave-goers gave them drugs

Mon, 07 May 2012 17:25:00 +1000

For no discernible reason other than the fact that people can be jerks, it’s believed that ravers in Switzerland drugged and killed two dolphins.

Music Downloads: Dent May - Best Friend (Prins Thomas Diskomiks)

Mon, 07 May 2012 16:09:00 +1000

Who ordered the 10 minute serving of gentle disco goodness?

Event: James Zabiela Boat Party @ Sydney Harbour, Sydney (05/05/2012)

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:58:00 +1000

A wizard of sound, James Zabiela moved everyone on board the Starship Sydney with his idyllic sounds and crazy skills behind the decks.

Event: Above & Beyond @ Marquee Nightclub, Sydney (04/05/2012)

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:46:00 +1000

Marquee Nightclub present a intimate night with trance juggernaut Above & Beyond.

Feature Article: Showtek: Past the ceiling

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:45:00 +1000

Showtek's a full-time job, and full-time meaning seven days a week. Now the brothers Sjoerd and Wouter are on their way to Australia for some of their most ambitious shows here to date.

Event: Krafty Kuts @ The Ivy, Sydney (28/04/2012)

Mon, 07 May 2012 13:23:00 +1000

The one and only Krafty Kuts hit the Ivy courtyard on behalf of Chinese Laundry on a pleasant autumn afternoon.

Event: Ship Faced Cruise @ Sydney Harbour, Sydney (06/04/2012)

Mon, 07 May 2012 13:18:00 +1000

The unveiling of Betacue as the surprise international guests for Good-Friday’s Ship Faced Cruise was the cheery on the icing of the proverbial four-day-weekend cake.

News: Live now: Brisbane DJ challenging Smokin Joe's record

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:19:00 +1000

The challenger to Smokin Joe Mekhael's world record for the Longest DJ Set Ever has kicked off his attempt - but can he pull it off?

Videos: Flux Pavilion and Example perform 'Daydreamer' live

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:35:00 +1000

We saw the official video for Flux Pavilion and Example's hook-up 'Daydreamer' last month, but here's something a little bit different: Flux and Example performing the song live, complete with Flux on guitar.

News: Robyn back "this year" for Australian tour

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:18:00 +1000

After a four year absence, Swedish siren Robyn has revealed that she'll be heading back down under this year.

Feature Article: Jaytech's Top Ten Dance Music Classics

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:51:00 +1000

"Here are some classics from the last ten-or-so years that really influenced me as a producer and a musician. It's hard to believe so much time has passed since some of these records came out. I feel old!"

International News: LA's Hard Summer announces 2012 lineup

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:25:00 +1000

Here's another for the torturous, ever-growing list of enviable US festival lineups.

International News: RIP Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys

Sat, 05 May 2012 15:30:00 +1000

Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 47 years old.

News: Watch: Alison Wonderland brings DJing to 'Sunrise'

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:49:00 +1000

At 7:45am this morning (Friday 4 May), the kick-on was in full swing at Channel 7’s studios for 'Sunrise'.

inthemix-tv: inthemix goes to Creamfields 2012

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:43:00 +1000

inthemix went to Creamfields to ask Dirty South, Alesso, Above & Beyond and David Guetta about the art of the live performance.

International News: Bring the rage: Skrillex named one of the Greatest Guitarists of All Time

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:32:00 +1000

...and people are really pissed about it!

News: DJ Lord and A-Tonez streaming live today

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:56:00 +1000

TGIF, cause it's time for another edition of Fridays inthemix!

International News: “Darker, heavier”: The Prodigy’s new album plans

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:07:00 +1000

'How To Steal A Jet Fighter' is the name, "uncompromising" is the game-plan.

News: Flo Rida gets served for Fat as Butter crimes...via Facebook

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:05:00 +1000

After being unable to get hold of the tantrum-chucking rapper in person, Fat as Butter have been given permission to serve Flo Rida damages claims via his Facebook.

News: inthemix weekend forecast: a big one for Sydney

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:35:00 +1000

Over the next month, inthemix will be setting you up for the weekends with a Friday morning forecast of all the prime partying ahead.

International News: Sven Vath reveals Cocoon Ibiza 2012 line-up

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:30:00 +1000

If you go to Ibiza looking for techno, it’s likely you’ll find yourself on the dancefloor at Amnesia on Monday night.

Music Downloads: Surkin - Don't Go Away (Canblaster Remix)

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:22:00 +1000

So Surkin and Canblaster walk into a bar...

Event: Creamfields @ Sydney EQ, Sydney (29/04/2012)

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:02:00 +1000

Creamfields brings another stellar lineup to Australia's shores.

News: Live on the Lanes returns with Ajax and P-Money

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:44:00 +1000

This month, local hero Ajax will go head-to-head with Kiwi export P-Money. At a bowling alley.

Album: Various Artists - A State of Trance 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:43:00 +1000

The ASOT series is a celebration of all things trance: the most popular songs and the most popular artists, with the majority supplied directly from the ‎Armada galaxy and van Buuren himself. The 2012 mix has proven no exception.

Film: My Big Brother audition: "Let the humiliation begin!"

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:32:00 +1000

New house, new housemates, new host, same concept – Big Brother returns in 2012, and we head along to the auditions.

International News: Adrian Lux gets up prepped for Australian tour

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:08:00 +1000

Ahead of the Groovin the Moo tour kicking off this weekend, we had a chat to Adrian Lux about his return to Australia and the release of his debut album.

News: Full tour dates for Guy J in June

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:13:00 +1000

Israeli gun Guy J has established himself as a firm favourite around these parts, and he'll be back to warm up our winter.

News: May line-up for Fridays inthemix

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:58:00 +1000

Hip-hop, dubstep, house and disco - check out the May line-up for Fridays inthemix.

News: Creamfields first weekend – the photos are in!

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:53:00 +1000

The weather may have taken a turn for the chilly, but the party people still turned out in droves for the final festival of the ‘season’, Creamfields.

Feature Article: Orbital: Staying wonky

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:57:00 +1000

The Hartnoll brothers have always existed in a space outside the fickle ups and downs of the dance-music industry. This weekend, Australian fans will get reacquainted with the siblings' powerful live show, so we got Paul on the phone.

News: Stereosonic locks in its 2012 return

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:30:00 +1000

It's full speed ahead for the Stereosonic 2012 juggernaut.

News: Roll up for the Vivid LIVE Parties line-ups

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:09:00 +1000

The fast-approaching Vivid LIVE festival is shaping up to be a special ten days in the Harbour City.

International News: Can A-Trak, Diplo & Skrillex do good with ‘Bad’?

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:39:00 +1000

Now that dance music is America’s new favourite plaything, multi-million-dollar companies are naturally looking to cash in.

News: The inthemix app: now with photos!

Tue, 01 May 2012 13:12:00 +1000

You can now browse through all the inthemix galleries on your mobile.

International News: Dubstep to trance: BT's new Laptop Symphony

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:05:00 +1000

BT is out to muddy genre lines on his new double disc compilation.