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DJs ARE ALIVE!

The Scumfrog . D:Fuse. DJ Skribble . Static Revenger . Kristine W.
www.myspace.com/djsarealive

Click here to see what Ibiza-Voice.com has to say about the DJS are Alive Project

“It has been a long time since I’ve been this excited about a musical project. With remixing getting less challenging by the day, and underground dance music still losing ground in clubs throughout the US, I was looking for a new challenge and found it with DJs ARE ALIVE.” – The Scumfrog

With the rising use of laptops and digital files, live dance music and DJing have become as exciting as watching people check their email. Looking to bring the excitement back into the genre, five of its most visible names have united to present DJs ARE ALIVE, a collective formed by The Scumfrog, and featuring dance music heavyweights D:Fuse, Static Revenger, DJ Skribble, and Kristine W. The act will unveil its live show this February in New York City and at the Winter Music Conference in March.

DJs ARE ALIVE is a unique exploration into a “live DJ set.” The group will play “mash up” versions of classic club tracks and their own material with the aid of 2 complete onstage DJ rigs, drums, percussion, guitar, keyboards, sax, FX, and an iconic female vocalist (who also plays an impressive array of musical instruments). Just wait until you see Kristine W. kick it on the saxophone! Click the following link for a look at the first-ever DJs ARE ALIVE rehearsal at Kristine’s ranch in Las Vegas: www.myspace.com/djsarealive

After the band was formed they immediately got to work on recording a single; The Scumfrog started a groove on Pro-Tools and sent it out to the rest of the band who added additional parts. The result is “Gimme Some Love,” a track so good that DJs around the world demanded a copy before it was even completed. The finished track will be released this spring on Effin Records.

DJs ARE ALIVE is truly one of the most exciting projects to hit dance music in recent history, and while the genre is definitely Dance, the spirit is a whole lot of rock and roll. DJs ARE ALIVE sweeps the whole prima donna DJ thing under the rug, and most importantly, it’s really, really good. There is some kind of magic that’s created when these five dance icons get in the same room and jam. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen.


SELECT QUOTES

“DJs Are Alive is about pretending to be a rock star for an hour or so. You know, don some mascara, bang on the drums, and sing a little to the crowd. Maybe even sling bottles of water on 'em.” – D:Fuse

“Wow, when DJs come alive…it will set a new industry standard. I can honestly say, there is nothing like it. We will be the turntablists of the dance community! The opportunity of working on a project like this is amazing…” -DJ Skribble

“Turns out, unlikely + talented = f**kin' good and DJs ARE ALIVE are no less than that, and worth your full attention!” – Static Revenger


DJs ARE ALIVE will unveil its live show this February in New York City and at the Winter Music Conference!

NEW D:FUSE SINGLE RELEASED!

U.S. label Mining Vinyl releases a new remix of "There it Is". DJ/Producer Stroud from Virginia provides remix duties of the new Dub available on Beatport.com. "The new remix has a darker progressive feel that is a bit epic," says D:Fuse. "Stroud came to me wanting to re-work the track and he did a killer job, it's good to see it get released. "There It Is" was originally recorded in Austin, TX and engineered by Claude 9. It is written and produced by D:Fuse and features a spoken word vocal by D:Fuse as well.

VOTE D:FUSE AS AMERICA'S FAVORITE PROGRESSIVE DJ!

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CHECK OUT PICS FROM D:FUSE'S SOLD OUT HALLOWEEN SHOW IN CHICAGO AT SPY 28 OCT 05!

If you'd like to check out more pics from the Halloween event, click here...

D:FUSE - YEAH HIM AGAIN...

And if you ever wonder why Ibiza-Voice.com plugs the dude so much, read (or hear!) here...

365MAG.COM REVIEWS EVENT AT CLUB MIGHTY WHERE PEOPLE_3 WAS RECORDED LIVE!

Remember back when you went to a club and the place was jumping with people you felt like you already knew, the music was so damn good that it not only got your head bobbing, but actually compelled you to move to try to find the best place on the dance floor in order to truly connect with what's going on? This night was like that... supercharged!

Click here for the full review

D:FUSE ‘PEOPLE_3’ LIVE ALBUM 2xCD (MOIST MUSIC, SEPTEMBER 20)

WHAT ELSE THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT D:FUSE!

“sexy sophistication” – DANCEMUSIC.ABOUT.COM

“His debut artist album is sultry work with lots of enjoyable nuances. It dabbles in vocals and pop as much as dance music, while possessing more meaningful moments than you can count. D:Fuse’s appreciation for life, love and music is undeniable in this genuinely lovely artist album.” BPM Magazine “Gorgeous, ethereal solo debut from Austin’s most successful global export. ‘Begin’ is the sound of a DJ all grown up, the full extent of emotional and vocational maturation, as if happy hardcore and candy raves had just been someone else’s bad dream.” -AUSTIN CHRONICLE

“Three years in the making, ‘Begin’ is a varied, yet rich experience.” – DJ TIMES

“’Begin’ is far and away D:FUSE’s best work to date, 12 tracks that resonate far beyond that ever-darkened dance floor and out into the real light of real life.” –AUSTIN CHRONICLE

“It’s nothing short of amazing. D:FUSE showcases his songwriting and production skills across the track list. The shocker is the solid work displayed as D:Fuse crosses a variety of styles with what appears to be the ease of a master painter working in a new medium. With each new track like a fresh brush stroke across a blank canvas, the tracks on Begin travel from trance to downtempo to synth-pop and ambient with a collage of instruments, including saxophone, piano, cello and acoustic guitar.” -RAVES.com ***** Five stars

“D:FUSE changes the status quo with ‘Begin’” – INSIDE CONNECTION

“’Begin’ is a subtle organic journey.” –COOLJUNKIE.com

“D:FUSE proves himself not only as a deft handler of multiple styles (down-tempt, house, chill-out, trance) but also a gifted songwriter. IN a perfect world, any song as dynamic as ‘Everything With You’ would sit atop the playlists of radio stations throughout the land.” –TEXTURA

HYBRIDMAGAZINE.COM REVIEWS BEGIN!

Read the entire review here...

D-BOY COWBOY: GROOVETICKETS.COM INTERVIEW WITH D:FUSE!

Zel McCarthy of Groovetickets.com conversed with D:Fuse. This is the result...

D:FUSE TEAMS WITH ALLEN & HEATH FOR LIVE DJ PERFORMANCE CD!

 San Francisco, CA (August 12, 2005) – Allen & Heath helped leading U.S. progressive house DJ D:Fuse take live DJ performances to a new level during the recording of his new double-disc set, “People_3,” at the renowned San Francisco club Mighty recently. For the special live recording, D:Fuse, performing with a full electronic percussion setup, was accompanied by multi-instrumentalist/DJ/producer Mike Hiratzka and MC Flint. The event made use of an Allen & Heath Xone:62 professional DJ mixer, a pair of Xone VF-1 analogue filter modules, and a 24-channel version of the brand new GL2400 mixing console.

 

“The show and the recording went flawlessly,” reports D:Fuse from his project studio in Austin, TX, where he is busy recording and mixing the chill disc that will accompany the live performance set in the 2-CD set. The release is due on Moist Music through Sony’s RED distribution wing in late September. “The crowd was perfect and the vibe was amazing.”

The Xone:62 was a critical component of the live performance, he continues. “That’s the mixer that I’ve used for years; I’m really comfortable with it. The filter effect on the Xone:62 is the most important thing for me.” For the studio-produced half of the set, he says, “I’m using the Xone:62 mixer and the filters, plus an outboard effects unit and the cymbals from my Roland V-Drum kit. It’ll be a live thing, where I’m adding subtle nuances and effects.”

The 80-minute recording at Mighty was preceded by a mix set by D:Fuse before evolving into a performance featuring the DJ’s signature live congas, bongos, tablas, timbales, tom toms and cymbals, all played on Roland V-Drum and Handsonic electronic percussion, together with Hiratzka on guitar, bass, and keyboards and Austin's MC Flint on vocals. Voted the best new club in America by Urb magazine, Mighty is in the emerging San Francisco district of SOMISSPO, where SOMA, the Mission and Potrero Hill meet.

“We really tried to make it so that all the parts were integrated into the music, and added to the music, to create more of an experience,” explains Hiratzka. “There was a VF-1 on the DJ rig, mostly to get the valve overdrive. We all really like the sound of it; it adds a really nice warmth to everything. I was doing more textural washes with guitar, trying to add something cool and a little bit different, so I ran the outputs from my guitar pedals into the other VF-1, then into my guitar preamp. It added some cool filter effects. I love when you get the filters self-resonating, especially run through a bunch of guitar effects. Wicked!”

Hiratzka continues, “We ran everything on stage through the GL2400 then we ran a stereo feed out to the sound system. The board worked great. The sound quality for the whole show was awesome.”

The GL2400 provided a crucial interface to the recorder, he says. “We ran the direct outs of the board to a Pro Tools|HD3 192 kHz rig so that we could record everything multitrack. The direct outputs on the board are perfect for recording—it’s all pre-fader, pre-EQ, so we got a really nice, dry signal for the recording. We returned the Pro Tools rig back into the board, so our recording engineer, Danny Chung, could monitor it.”

“It was a great recording desk for what we needed to do,” offers Chung. “The mixer sounded great. We got a great recording out of it. It suited our purposes fine. The VF-1 is phenomenal as well.”

Separate tracks included D:Fuse’s three channels of electronic drums plus five channels of guitar, keyboard and bass submixed through a small mixer, a microphone on the guitar speaker cabinet, the DJ mixer output, two vocal mics and two mics on the crowd. Says Hiratzka, “I brought the recording back to my studio and did some touch-ups in Pro Tools. I just did some level and EQ adjustments here and there.”

(Photos: Paresh Rana - T: 303.669.9653)

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D:FUSE SET TO RECORD PEOPLE_3 LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO!

People_3 is slated to be released in the fall, and D:Fuse is taking the live DJ concept to a whole new level. The show (happening Friday, July 29th at club MIghty in San Francisco www.mightysf.com) is featuring a full percussion set up including D:Fuse's signature mix of electronic congas, bongos, tablas, and timbales- as well as adding tom tom drums and cymbals. The show will also feature international DJ/Producer Mike Hiratzka on guitar, bass, and keyboards and Austin's MC Flint on vocals. "San Francisco has one of the best music scenes in the world." D:Fuse says. "I love playing there, the crowd is always with you. It's become a sort of second home for me. We'll be improvising and reworking the tracks live. This is something I've wanted to do for a long time." People interested in traveling to the event can contact phil@traveltoo.com 800-235-1309. $140/night packages include free cover, complimentary cocktail happy hour at hotel, and an open bar VIP reception with D:Fuse before the show . People attending will be photographed to be featured in the CD art. 2XCD People_3 continues the concept of "both sides of the picture" with CD1 being a chill mix. Both CDs will include new tracks and remixes by D:Fuse. The CD will be released on Moist Music with distribution through Sony Red.

AUSTIN CHRONICLE GIVES 'BEGIN' FOUR STAR REVIEW!

Mark Savlov from the Austin Chronicle gives Begin a top review. Check out more here...
http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2005-02-04/music_phases13.html

THE BEGIN TOUR NORTH AMERICA CONTINUES!

Check out all new pics from D:FUSE's recent sold out show at Lotus in Denver: http://www.eventvibe.com/denver/clubs/lotus/pictures/012105/

365MAG REVIEWS D:FUSE's RECENT PERFORMANCE AT KABAL IN KANSAS CITY!

http://www.365mag.com/index.php?pg=evrw&idevrw=681

D:FUSE TOP 10 FOR 2004!

Mike Hiratzka "Reach Out to Me" (Fred Numf Mix) Perpetual Tunes
Peter Martin pres. Anthanasia "Perfect Wave" Armada
Scanners "Alone" (Mike Monday Mix) Debunk
D:FUSE "Living the Dream" System
Nathan Fake "Watlington St. EP" Saw
Jamie Stevens "The Night Before" Looq
Patrick Turner & Chris J "Machine Life" Grayhound
Chris Fortier "Losing Wait" (Main Mix) FDS
Infusion "Do To You (In '82) Audio Therapy
Coca+Villa "La Noche" Beat Freak

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KNRJ Energy 92 Phoenix 602.260.1011

KNHC Seattle's Hottest Dance Music 206-421-8989

KKDL Dallas Party Station 214-787-1067

WQSX Star 93 Boston 617-931-1293

WKTU 103.5 NYC 1-800-245-1035

KYLD WILD 94.9 San Francisco 888.333.9490

WDRE Party 105 Long Island NY 631-467-1053

D:FUSE'S DEBUT ARTIST ALBUM, BEGIN RECEIVES 5 STARS!

Billboard.com
D:FUSE BEGIN (SYSTEM)
by: Michael Paoletta

Progressive house and trance DJ D:Fuse has helmed a handful of DJ-mix compilations. With "Begin," he embarks on his own journey as a proper artist. Those expecting a collection solely consisting of banging beats and rhythms will be disappointed. Instead, D:Fuse infuses his spacious sonic landscape with enough peaks and valleys for a range of emotions to run through it. On four songs, including the jangly "Letter to a Friend," D:Fuse deftly handles vocal duties. Elsewhere, he spotlights Jes (of Motorcycle), Pete Lorimer (aka 29 Palms) and others. "Everything With You" and "Living the Dream," both featuring Jes, are dancefloor anthems. Conversely, the downtempo "Into Me" finds Jes entering Marianne Faithfull (news) territory. The Lorimer-fronted "A Light Less Broken" is smooth-sailing house music. A beautifully ambient remix of "Living the Dream" closes the album. Consider this one auspicious beginning.

RAVES.com
D:FUSE BEGIN (SYSTEM)
***** (5 Stars)

After a number of mix albums, progressive favorite D:Fuse has finally released his debut artist album Begin on System Recordings and its nothing short of amazing. D:FUSE showcases his songwriting and production skills across the track list which includes two bonus remixes of "Everything With You" and "Living The Dream". The shocker is the solid work displayed as D:Fuse crosses a variety of styles with what appears to be the ease of a master painter working in a new medium. With each new track like a fresh brush stroke across a blank canvas, the tracks on Begin travel from trance to downtempo to synth-pop and ambient with a collage of instruments, including saxophone, piano, cello and acoustic guitar.

The music on the album shows a depth that many before D:Fuse have not been able to capture when constructing their own artist works. D:Fuse even provides his own vocals on tracks Begin, Indecision, Know It's Late, Blue Skies, and Letter to a Friend, and plays drums and percussion throughout the album. For a wonderful listening experience, this truly a great place to Begin.

About.com
D:Fuse - Begin
from Dewight Barkeley

***** (5 Stars)

After three days of listening to this disc in my car, at work, and at home, I can easily say it's done much more than just grow on me. Finding something newly endearing with every listen, it's easily my favorite disc of the moment. D:Fuse is no stranger to the dance community, especially those familiar with the superstar status he holds on the West coast, but this disc of original material is reaching far beyond the confines of both geographical AND musical boundaries. Known for his energetic sets of progressive trance, D:Fuse has teamed up with some great talents to produce what is without a doubt his most commercial venture to date. Missing from the cover art are D:Fuse's signature cowboy hat and killer smile, but one listen and you'll see that also missing are any signs of taking his first unmixed CD lightly.

D: Fuse
Album: Begin
Label: System Recordings
Genre: Progressive House/Trance
Release Date: November 2, 04
Posted: 10/17/2004

By: posted by Jewels; release information provided by System Recordings

JIVE Magazine Rating: 4 out of 5 Beginnings

THE DEBUT ARTIST ALBUM FROM ONE OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST DANCE PRODUCERS!

D:FUSE is recognized the world over as one of the preeminent trance DJs. With the release of ‘Begin’ D:FUSE showcases his production skills, revealing an awesome combination of driving, progressive trance anthems like “The Other Side” and “A Light Less Broken” along with vocal filed tunes like “Living the Dream,” “Everything With You” and "Into Me" – all featuring Jes of Motorcycle fame!

D:FUSE serves up 12 magnificently produced songs, along with 2 bonus tracks! Touring behind a steady stream of headlining club gigs and 4 DJ mix CDs released to date, D:FUSE’s global success as a DJ has been nothing short of astounding. And now, the release of ‘Begin’ sees D:FUSE poised to achieve even greater heights!

See D:FUSE on tour all Fall/Winter in support of 'Begin'!

Download.com
D:FUSE BEGIN (SYSTEM)

This prolific and progressive dance DJ continues to build an impressive discography with music that melds the lovely, seductive textures of trance with the whispery vocal harmonies of pop. Moving away from the formulaic style of instrumental bliss, and giving himself over to piano-laden melodies and ethereal atmospheres, D:Fuse shows an affinity for dance-pop to come.

D:FUSE RELEASES LONG AWAITED ARTIST ALBUM!

Noted progressive house DJ/producer D:FUSE brings you Begin – his debut artist album, featuring twelve original tracks, plus two bonus remixes, including the singles "Everything With You" and "Living The Dream" – arriving on System Recordings November 2nd, 2004. (Available now on iTunes) The CD is three years in the making, taking D:FUSE from the outskirts ofLondon to Los Angeles to Chicago and beyond, writing and recording with Jes (of Motorcycle fame), Blueletter (aka Greyarea), Pete Lorimer (aka 29 Palms), and others. With its rich and varied material showcasing D:FUSE's songwriting and production skills, Begin is sure to appeal to both clubbers and listeners at home in equal measures. "This album has allowed me to get back into song writing. I've been a lyricist all of my life, and "Begin" is all about moving away from instrumental tracks and moving more into heart-felt emotion through words," D:FUSE says. (photo credit: Jeffrey Dean)

CLICK HERE TO PREVIEW ALL 14 BEGIN TRACKS NOW

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BEGIN ALREADY SHOWING SIGNS OF SUCCESS!

The title track from Begin and "Into Me" were both promonently featured on MTV during the Season Finale of Road Rules:Extreme. America's biggest FM dance station, KTU in New York City, has been playing Marteen and Jes's radio mix of "Everything With You". The club mix of EWY will be featured on the upcoming Ministry of Sound compilation. Other tracks from the album have already been licensed worldwide. "Living the Dream" is featured on Oakenfold's latest mix "Creamfields" on Thrive Records and the compilation "Ultra Trance 5" on Ultra Records as well as "Trance Anthems" on Water Music. "Living the Dream" (D:Fuse & Lorimer's Chill Mix) is featured on "Perfecto Chills Vol. 2". Living the dream was also picked up by respected label Skyline Records in England for winter release including a new mix by Mathew Dekay. Begin is set for Release on November 2, 2004 on System Recordings.

click here to purchase Begin now on iTunes before it hits stores!

D:FUSE PLAYS LOVE PARADE IN SAN FRANCISCO!

On October 2, 2004 San Francisco hosted Berlin's famous Love Parade for the very first time in the USA. Over 45,000+ people attended the parade and all night after parties. D:Fuse was featured on the Spundae float at the parade's festival area 7-8pm, then performed alongside Hybrid, Richard Humpty Vission and Sandra Collins at the afterparty at Kelly's Mission Rock. D:Fuse performed to a sold out crowd on the outdoor deck stage from 2am-sunrise. "The entire experience was something I'll never forget. There are people who say that dance music is on the decline. This weekend in San Francisco proved them wrong. People will be talking about this for years. Special thanks to Spundae and Opel Productions."Click here for photos of both the Love parade and after party from mvgals.net

Check out these great Video Clips of the Love Parade Festival from www.mvgals.net

D:FUSE PLAYS BURNING MAN 2004!

D:FUSE traveled to remote desert in Nevada on September 2nd through 6th, 2004 for a series of three performances at the annual Burning Man Festival. Black Rock City is the seventh largest city in Nevada during the week of Burning Man and the experimental community was called "home" by over 33,000 people over the Labor Day week. The city challenges its members to express themselves and rely on themselves to a degree that is not normally encountered in one's day-to-day life. D:Fuse camped out and performed a 7 hour set at the Opulent Temple area. "It was an amazing experience." D comments. "I'll never forget watching the sun come over the mountains and into the playa. People were dancing as far as the eye could see into the desert. To see people still smiling and soaking up the music 5 hours into the set is something I'll never forget." D:Fuse also performed a day party Friday at the Deep End camp and Saturday night at Sol System. "I had a great time playing everywhere. All were unique experiences, great sound systems, and crowds; but the entire experience of Burning Man was really what stole the show for me. It was refreshing to see everyone coming together and just being themselves. The art was some of the best I've ever seen. It's like people tell you, words simply can't describe the experience of Burning Man. A special thanks out to Adam for convincing me to come play, and a special thanks to Jenni, Dr. Mike, Laura, Hugo, Deb, Scott & Shannon for coming and making it all come together!"
A brief, yet eloquent description of Burning Man taken from www.burningman.com is written by Molly Steenson:

Hurtling down the road to the Black Rock Desert, the colors paint themselves like a spice cabinet -- sage, dust, slate gray. Maybe you're in your trusty car, the one that takes you to and from work every day. Perhaps you've got a spacious RV, your Motel 6 on wheels for the next days in the desert. Or you're driving your glittering art car, complete with poker chips and mirroring to do a disco ball proud.

The two-lane highway turns off onto a new road. You drive slowly onto the playa, the 400 square mile expanse known as the Black Rock Desert. And there you’ve touched the terrain of what feels like another planet. You’re at the end -- and the beginning -- of your journey to Burning Man.

You belong here and you participate. You're not the weirdest kid in the classroom -- there's always somebody there who’s thought up something you never even considered. You're there to breathe art. Imagine an ice sculpture emitting glacial music -- in the desert. Imagine the man, greeting you, neon and benevolence, watching over the community. You're here to build a community that needs you and relies on you.

You're here to survive. What happens to your brain and body when exposed to 107 degree heat, moisture wicking off your body and dehydrating you within minutes? You know and watch yourself. You drink water constantly and piss clear. You'll want to reconsider drinking that alcohol (or taking those other substances) you brought with you -- the mind-altering experience of Burning Man is its own drug. You slather yourself in sunblock before the sun's rays turn up full blast. You bring enough food, water, and shelter because the elements of the new planet are harsh, and you will find no vending.

You're here to create. Since nobody at Burning Man is a spectator, you're here to build your own new world. You've built an egg for shelter, a suit made of light sticks, a car that looks like a shark's fin. You've covered yourself in silver, you're wearing a straw hat and a string of pearls, or maybe a skirt for the first time. You're broadcasting Radio Free Burning Man -- or another radio station.

You're here to experience. Ride your bike in the expanse of nothingness with your eyes closed. Meet the theme camp -- enjoy Irrational Geographic, relax at Bianca’s Smut Shack and eat a grilled cheese sandwich. Find your love and understand each other as you walk slowly under a parasol. Wander under the veils of dust at night on the playa.

You're here to celebrate. On Saturday night, we'll burn the Man. As the procession starts, the circle forms, and the man ignites, you experience something personal, something new to yourself, something you’ve never felt before. It's an epiphany, it's primal, it's newborn. And it's completely individual.

You'll leave as you came. When you depart from Burning Man, you leave no trace. Everything you built, you dismantle. The waste you make and the objects you consume leave with you. Volunteers will stay for weeks to return the Black Rock Desert to its pristine condition.

But you'll take the world you built with you. When you drive back down the dusty roads toward home, you slowly reintegrate to the world you came from. You feel in tune with the other dust-covered vehicles that shared the same community. Over time, vivid images still dance in your brain, floating back to you when the weather changes. The Burning Man community, whether your friends, your new acquaintances, or the Burning Man project, embraces you. At the end, though your journey to and from Burning Man are finished, you embark on a different journey -- forever.

D:FUSE TO PLAY LOVE PARADE IN SAN FRANCISCO!

On October 2, 2004 San Francisco will host Berlin's famous Love Parade for the very first time in the USA.

SAN FRANCISCO — The world's largest electronic music festival and parade is coming to San Francisco on October 2, 2004. First held in Berlin in 1989, Loveparade San Francisco is expected to draw thousands of revelers to the Bay Area for a celebration of electronic music with a mission of fostering tolerance, respect and understanding between nations.

San Francisco has long been a desired location for huge, outdoor, eclectic events, including the worlds' largest Gay pride celebration and the famous Castro Halloween and Folsom Street Fair parties. Loveparade promises to be an event of the same caliber, drawing a colorful and diverse audience while increasing the existing tourist draw to the city.

This is the first time Loveparade has been held in the United States; similar events are regularly held in other cities around the globe, including Mexico City, Cape Town, and Tel Aviv.

The event has garnered excitement from the business community and beyond. California Assemblymember Mark Leno was among those to recently offer his congratulations on the city's acquisition of the parade, calling it a "momentous and historic" celebration. "I commend your commitment to create an international community where music, dance, love and diversity can creatively flourish."

International DJ/Producer Paul Van Dyk stated, "I was very excited when I heard that the Loveparade will take place in North America for the first time. I am sure that the positive and peaceful vibe of this event will be an extra feature in the amazing cultural life of San Francisco and is going to become an annual highlight."

The Loveparade will begin along San Francisco's scenic Embarcadero and make its way through the South of Market area. It will end along the waterfront in the newly redeveloped Mission Bay district with a daylong celebration featuring music, dancers, and a variety of vendor booths. Top local and international DJs will also be featured at the waterfront festival, as well as on the floats as they make their way along the parade route. For more information please visit www.loveparadesf.org

Contact
Loveparade San Francisco
1388 Haight Street #149
San Francisco CA 94117

D:FUSE RELEASES LONG AWAITED ARTIST EP, LAUNCHES NEW TOUR!

"This summer D:FUSE is embarking on his "Prelude to Begin Tour," to promote
the Fall release of his artist album "Begin." " Prelude to Begin," is a 6 song EP of all original music released exclusively on iTunes June 1st (CD's will be available July 1st on djdfuse.com). The EP features mixes and songs that will not be on "BEGIN." "This album has been over two years in the making," D says. "It's allowed me to get back into song writing. I've been a lyricist all of my life, and Begin is about moving away from instrumental tracks and moving more into heart-felt emotion through words." The album was written in studios oceans apart with a diverse group of engineers and producers. D:Fuse worked with Mark Horwood in Chichester, England; J Scott G at Deepsky studio, Joy, and Pete Lorimer at 29 Palms studio in Los Angeles. D:Fuse performs much of his own vocals and also worked with Jes of Motorcycle fame and MC Flipside of Toronto. The Prelude to Begin EP Tour launches June 11th in Austin, TX at Sky and goes through October hitting cities throughout the U.S, South America, and Canada. Look for the full-length artist release "Begin" in the fall!. Purchase the EP now for only $4.49! www.itunes.com Currently the #2 Dance Album on iTunes! Help it go to #1!

THE FULL WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE STORY WITH PICS!

"At my first WMC in 1998, we were stealing uneaten food off room service trays and eating mustard and tortilla chip sandwiches. This year chicks are walking around with my name on their butts. Life is good!" -D:Fuse

It's been a long time coming. But the story can finally be told. The low-down on the 2004 WMC. D:FUSE's full diary on the play by play and a full photo page of America's premier electronic music week.

D:FUSE VOTED ONE OF THE TOP DJS OF WMC BY URB MAGAZINE!

They came, they saw, they voted. Urb magazine (featured in the May edition www.urb.com) votes D:Fuse #2 in the Best DJ/Artist of the WMC category. Top honor went to Timo Mass in the coveted #1 spot and Danger Mouse rounding out the vote at #3. D:FUSE boyshorts by designer Jenni B came in #2 as best free swag item. These shorts are now available for purchase for the first time in pink and black along with cami sets in seven different colors! Click here to order D:FUSE Merchandise, cds and vinyl

D:FUSE FEATURED IN DOCUMENTARY PUT THE NEEDLE ON THE RECORD!

Filmed at the WMC in 2003, "Put the Needle On the Record" delves into what the dance music scene is all about, the music. " A lot of people don't understand why everyone's so addicted to the music," said producer Shahin Amirpour. "[The film] explains it and anwers a lot of questions." The big premier was held at the Roney Palace at this years WMC, and was attended by the likes of D:Fuse, Junior Sanchez, Jesse Saunders, Marques Wyatt, Dave Ralph, Sen-Sei and Dave Coleman. The documentary makes it's first festival appearance at the Dubrobnick International Film Festival this year. www.dj-film.com

D:FUSE PLEDGES TO HELP RAISE $10,000 FOR ELECTION '04!

"There is no greater threat facing this nation than the reelection of George W. Bush," says D:Fuse. "We've got to turn the tide of environmental ruin, government run by big business, tax cuts to the ultra rich, and the massive deficit policies this administration has put in place." D:Fuse begins a monthly night in Austin along with Toddy B and J.A.M.O.N. to raise money for Move-on.org that will roll-out nation wide. "The dance community is a massive force, so I want to do shows and raise awareness as much as possible, especially in swing states." www.moveon.org

THE PEOPLE'S MIX ON XM-80 EXPANDS!

D:Fuse's national mix show "The People's Mix" continues to be one of the most popular shows on The Move on XM Radio 80. The show, mixed and hosted by D:Fuse has expanded to 3 hours to include guest DJs in the 3rd hour. DJs featured on the show this year include Q-burns Abstract Message, Shell Robinson, Eve Falcon, Mark Lewis, Groovefire, Geoff Gulley and Villo. Future mixes include guest spots from Alex Whalen and Deepsky to name a few. Station manager and music director Luis Baro sees the People's mix only growing in popularity: "Ever since I met D, he's been a burst of positive energy, down to earth and very easy going. When we approached him about a show, XM was fairley new not too many people knew what it was, but D understood our vision for the future of radio and jumped in head first. Ever since the People's Mix has been one of the most listened too show's on The Move and continues to steadily grow. He has the right idea about the music, it's not just about one genera, it's a whole culture
with many different styles of music woven together. The People's Mix on XM is good for our community."

The People's Mix airs on XM80 Wednesdays 8-11am,6-9pm and again on Sundays 7-10pm. Check out a schedule on all the Move's shows at www.themove.net

D:FUSE FEATURED IN NEW YORK ART EXPOSITION!

The Larger than Life International DJ Exhibition started in it's conception one year ago. It began with a request by the fans of the music...

In all of my career, I've painted images of People that have been significant to me in one way or another. I have been a fan of the music myself in day-to-day activities such as dance, listening to music or even being entertained by film. It only seemed appropriate for me to put faces to the music.

I envision the Larger than Life exhibition to forever be ongoing and evolving. Adding new, as well as featuring other DJ's from around the world. I used vibrant colors to help enhance the energy that I feel through the music of each of the artists.

I hope that this exhibition helps new and old fans recognize these talented musicians as important faces in history.

--Corina

http://www.corinagallery.com/id18.html

http://www.arcspace.net

D:FUSE PLAYS R.O.A.R. RALLY AT CAPITOL IN WASHINGTON DC!

"We have been asleep long enough. Go away tonight knowing that our scene is under attack by the government. Get out, get informed and get active. More than anything, get out and register to vote. Our voices must be heard!" Was the rally cry of D:Fuse at the ROAR event on the lawn of the capitol in Washington DC protesting recent legistlation against the electronic music scene asapproximately 2,000 people gathered and grooved in resistance to the U.S. government's clampdown on electronica music and its club scene, under the guise of the War on Drugs Organized by ROAR!, the National Dance & Music Rights Alliance, with the support of the ACLU, Drug Policy Alliance, and the D.C. Nightlife Coalition, the musical protest featured illustrious DJs such as Junior Vasquez, Jesse Saunders, Polywog, and D:Fuse, spinning, from noon to midnight, in name of "Freedom of Expression." Young, stylish people of varying sexual orientations, ethnicities, and music affiliations danced to the surging rhythms of electronica. Despite the near perfect weather, crystal ball hovering above the stage, and faint sentiments of PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect), the party was nonetheless restrained, echoing the gravity of the federal government's recent assaults on youth culture.

Look for photos soon on the photo gallery section...

Get Informed/ Get Involved: www.protectlivemusic.org

Check out more articles on the rally:

www.dc.indymedia.org/feature/display/81209/index.php

www.djmag.com/news_11.asp

D:FUSE CHANNEL ON DELTA AIRLINES SKY RADIO!

D:FUSE is to have his own channel on Delta Airlines Sky Radio during September and October. His show "Mile-High Mix" which aired in March & April 2003 received a nomination for an Airlines In-Flight Programming Award. If you're flying on Delta in September & October, be sure and check out Channel 10 "Unwind & D:FUSE." click here for feature.

PEOPLE 2: BOTH SIDES OF THE PICTURE OUT NOW!

CHECK OUT THE REVIEWS!

Groove Radio
http://www.grooveradio.com

AllNightClubs.com
http://www.allnightclubs.com

New City Chicago
http://www.events.newcitychicago.com/calendar/event.asp?whatID=46539

Orlando Weekly
http://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/cdreviews/index.asp?cd=963

The Book LA
http://www.bookla.com/edfdr/musicreviews/current.html

SF Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/ex_files/default.jsp?story=X0603VINYLEXCHANGEw

AllAboutDJ.com
http://www.allaboutdj.com/iviews/dfuse.htm

KCBD.com –news affiliate in Lubbock, TX
http://www.kcbd.com/Global/story.asp?S=780809

Artist Interviews
http://www.artistinterviews.com
http://www.artistinterviews.com/music/dfuse.htm

Xpander
http://www.xpander.nl/index.cfm?type=cd&review=999

Music Connection
http://www.musicconnection.com/currentissue/discreviews/discreviews.lcgi#disc3

NRGMusic – Coachella Press Release
http://www.nrgmusic.com/news/article.nrg?n=222

D:FUSE Takes Action on Rave Act!

Austin, TX - May 7, 2003 - Renowned DJ/Producer/Artist D:FUSE steps up to combat the newly-passed Illicit Drug Anti-Proliferation Act, citing it as a "violation of our rights as American citizens." S.226, formerly the Rave Act of 2002, was slipped into the Amber Alert (child abduction legislation) and passed on April 10, 2003 "without public notice, a hearing, or proper debate," says the Electronic Music Defense & Education Fund (EM:DEF).

The legislation, which expands on Section 416(a) of the Controlled Substance Act - also known as the "Crackhouse Statute" (21 U.S.C. 856) - makes it easier to convict property owners and promoters who have patrons on the premises under the influence of drugs. "This bill will negatively affect everyone that loves music whether they listen to Jazz, Rock and Roll, Country, Hip Hop, Dance or otherwise," says D:FUSE. "This law blatantly penalizes responsible business owners for the actions of a few. How can our government expect club, venue, and property owners to keep drugs out of our their establishments one hundred percent, when the government has failed miserably in keeping drugs off the streets? How can our government expect this when families can't keep drugs out of their own homes?"

While EM:DEF is consulting with the ACLU and DPA on what to do next, D:FUSE already has plans to campaign vociferously against the legislation. Setting up benefits in different cities during his People_2 CD release tour, D:FUSE has teams distributing flyers at each event, urging fans of the music to take action by contacting their congressmen and making others aware of the injustice.

WWW.DJDFUSE.COM has had information posted on the messageboard and homepage for weeks, and D:FUSE has encouraged an organization in DC to organize a major club event on the matter, in which he'll perform. He has also been encouraging the legendary California-based Spundae to organize an event to rally people. "I will be happy to volunteer my services in any way that can help," D:FUSE says.

For more information on DJ D:FUSE or the Rave Act, log on to:
www.emdef.org or www.drugpolicyalliance.org

D:FUSE Interview With Progressive-Sounds.com: (May 2003)

PS: Your introduction to the music scene came almost a decade ago now, but where would you first say your love of music originated from, and what made you decide to move from performing industrial music as 'Culture Industry' into djing?

D:FUSE: My music in Culture Industry was stagnating. It was a bit of a rebellious stage for me at the time. I had grown up listening to Album Rock, Folk, and 80's Alternative/New Wave so the sterility and hardness of Industrial music attracted me as something completely different. I don't think it was really "me" at the end of the day. The band began having lineup problems and I was basically the only one keeping it going. I had put so much hard work and time in the band that I was depressed about it failing. I had just graduated from college and had no idea what to do with my life. I went to an underground club in Austin (Proteus) which was leading the new movement of clubbing. It was like nothing I had ever seen. I felt a new connection and vitality in the music. This was 94-95 and the Techno and Trip Hop being played at this club was amazing. Not nearly as negative as industrial. I bought a pair of turntables shortly thereafter and I was hooked.

PS: Alongside fellow Texan Shane Howard, you formed Expansion, with early tracks such as 'Feel' and 'Perspectives' both receiving critical acclaim from many djs, and this was followed by a teaming with LA based producer Joy for the tracks 'You Got It' and 'She Rides', the latter of which was signed to Paul Oakenfold's infamous Perfecto imprint. How much did you learn in terms of production from these two individuals, and how did it feel when Oakenfold picked up 'She Rides'
for his label?

D:FUSE: I learned a lot from Shane Howard in the ways of being picky with sounds. He doesn't settle for any sound until it's absolutely perfect for the part. It was a bit frustrating at first, but once we got the finished product done I learned that being picky was vital if you wanted a stand-out track. I still believe the tracks I wrote with Shane are some of the best I've been involved with. They still sound current and still rock my dancefloors.

Joy is one of the best engineers on the planet. He's a good producer as well. He works extremely fast and really knows how to tweak sounds fast. He and Mark Horwood (Who I wrote a lot of the album with in Chichester,UK) are lightning fast and extremely experienced with Logic Audio. I can have a idea in my head and have it playing through the speakers in seconds, and that makes the studio experience a lot more bareable for me. For the most part studio work drives me crazy. I'm very intense into the writing process, and it can get a bit tedious.

When Oakenfold contacted me I was really excited. His Mix CD JDJ on Moonshine was the first time I had ever heard Trance in my life, so I was a big fan. I really believed in She Rides, it was my first foray into vocals since my band, so I wanted to sign to a label that would work it properly, so Perfecto seemed like the right fit.

PS: Your popularity as a dj across the US has seen you take up residency on the country's XM Satellite Radio network with your radio show 'The Move' broadcast throughout the US, and recently have started a monthly show called 'The Mile High Mix' for the aircraft company Delta Airlines as part of their in-flight entertainment. What do you try to do with both shows? Do you try to cater the content to each project, bearing in mind the different listener bases?

D:FUSE: I definitely cater each mix to when and where it will be played. I host each show as well. I want the audience to connect with the music by learning about it. So I announce all the Artists/Tracks I'm playing throughout the sets and try to give a little background on them as well. With Delta radio, the set was more toned down and with lots of melody and vocals. With XM, my shows "The People's Mix" and "The Lift Room", I play a bit deeper. I usually start with down tempo stuff and work my way into Deep House, Tech House, and Trance/Progressive. I try to have some sort of melody and funkiness in most tracks I play on the shows. XM is a national broadcast, so I'm excited about getting this music out to such a large audience on a weekly basis.

PS: 'Everything With You', featuring your friend and vocalist Jes has gone from strength to strength and now thanks to it's full release on 3Beat looks set to really catapult you further into the spotlight, serving as a precursor to your album 'Begin'. Does Jes feature on any other tracks on the album, and what else can we expect to hear?

D:FUSE: She sang on another track I wrote called "Into Me". She's a very versatile vocalist, she's absolutely amazing, so I wanted to show that off. The track is about a girl obsessed with someone unobtainable, it's a very sexy, Massive Attack-ish sort of number so her vocal style is much raspier, deeper, and raw. J Scott G from Deepsky engineered both tracks, and when she was singing the lyrics we were looking at each other like "damn, that is hooooooooooot!" I'll be going back into the studio with Jes and Joy in a few weeks to cut one more track for the album which will have a feel a lot like "Everything With You".

PS: We have heard a rumour that you were recently in the studio with the Chi-town trio of drunkards known as Grayarea. Can you confirm this if true, and having survived an excursion at their home, what came out of the studio with them?

D:FUSE: I'm from Texas, so I consider myself a bit of a drinker. But damn! Those boys can pound the sauce. God bless 'em. They buy this bottom shelf Bourbon called "Big Ten" or something like that, which tastes like ass but really gets the studio vibe going. Nosmo was making them exta tall so shit was getting written, only not by me. I'm not kidding, normally I'm in the studio directing the show, but Grayarea was running loops around me. All 3 of them take turns on Reason, and all of them have a great ear. So I was drunk in a corner contributing by repeating "uh, yeah, that sounds good" all night. Finally I jotted down some lyrics and laid down vocals. The track has a chill, deep-ish "Days Go By" feel to it with a real dreamy melody. It's featured on the new People_2 CD. Grayarea also writes under "Blueletter" and they have 2 tracks on CD 1. I'm a big fan of these guys. Their PA at the WMC was my favorite set of the conference. Expect to hear a lot more from them in the future.

PS: Your dj sets these days have a fresh edge to them with your use of
percussion via a Roland V-Pad, as well as Jes providing vocals during Live PAs. With the album project running alongside, do you have plans to expand things further and further?

D:FUSE: I've been a drummer all of my life, so I plan to bring out a full V-Drum set on that tour and another percussionist. I'll also be performing my vocals live as well. I also work with a live keyboardist out of San Francisco named Sen-Sei. The guy is really accomplished and has great stage energy, so we're working on adding him to the bill as well. I eventually want to have a full-on live show. Lots of musicians. I really miss playing in bands so I want to get back to it. I recently played at Coachella with Thievery Corporation, and their live show was my favorite. I really got inspired. Go check them out if you get a chance on the tour.

PS: Your influences range from the eerie unearthly sampling and sounds of The Orb and Future Sound Of London to artists and djs such as BT, Quivver and Paul Oakenfold. Would you say they still influence you today, or are there perhaps others you would say play a big part in influencing your sound now?

D:FUSE: They were definitely key influences early on to develop my sound. But now my influence is a bit more varied. I've been listening to a lot of Miles Davis lately. I've also been listening to modern soul stuff like Maxwell, Sadie, and Angie Stone as well as acoustic alternative stuff like Howie Day. I find listening to stuff like this allows me to pick dance records that are more focused and timeless in my DJ sets and shows. So much dance music out there is so bland and disposable. You can get so obsessed with the beat that you make lazy decisions on records. I really try to pick tracks that are good enough to stand by themselves just as well as in a mix with other stuff.

PS: Do you prefer a hardware or software based studio environment, and what is the most essential item in your studio that you could not be without?

D:FUSE: I'm not a head with gear at all. I generally work through engineers, but I tend to like hardware based stuff because I'm a musician. It's never the same playing something on keys when you can grab a pair of sticks and bang it out live. The two pieces of gear I use most in the studio are my Roland Handsonic and V-Drums. The Handsonic goes everywhere with me whether playing live or in the studio. I simply can't work without it anymore. I also depend on my Digitech Vocal 300 for a lot of my voice work.

PS: With your album project still ongoing, what do you hope it's release will do for you in the coming months?

D:FUSE: Being a DJ tends to get you stereotyped in a way. I want this album to show that DJs are musicians as well. It's got live bass, piano, and drums throughout while keeping true to an electronic format. I really hope it opens a lot of new ears to this music.

simon@progressive-sounds.com

Artist Interviews D:FUSE: (May 2003)

1).ARTIST INTERVIEWS: D:Fuse, your double CD, "People_2: Both Sides of the Picture" combines incredible mixing and percussion with chalet and club music. I wanted to ask you about "People_Chilling", what inspired you to mix a chillout CD?

In the first couple of years of Ding, I used to record chill CDs to listen to and give out to friends, and I realized going back through my mixes that those were my favorite CDs to listen to. They continued to have a timeless quality to them. I wanted to release something like that and give people another side of what I'm into. CD 1 in the first People release went a bit in that direction, the music still had a housey beat but it was definitely in a more chill vein, and CD 2 stepped up a notch from there. I wanted this one to sound like two completely different Djs. I really believe the music in CD 1 is some of the most original stuff I've heard in a long time. It's not just loungey stuff to listen to as a background medium like a lot of Chill comps out there. It certainly has those qualities, but if you listen closer you'll find something that moves deeper. Back in the day, CDs like Sasha and Digweed's Northern Exposure set up a mood that wasn't necessarily dominated by the beat, and I missed that. The mix a steady groove from ambient to down tempo to chill house, and I'm really happy with how the progression worked out. It's got several tracks that I wrote for the upcoming full length album, so it'll give the public a glimpse of where I'm heading in the future.

2). A.I.: The second mix CD, "People_Clubbing" has a strong, hi-energy mix that will keep people rocking on the dance floor. How do you begin to create a mix?

On most of my mix CD releases, I try to make the mix as something to listen to rather than acting like it's a night out at the club. I think music you play a peak hour at a club doesn't necessarily translate when you're listening to music at home and vise-versa. But I've always had people comment about how they wanted a mix that mimicked my live feel. So this is it, it's probably the funkiest, hardest mix I've ever done. It's still got some peaks and valleys to it, it still contains melody and some old-school epic qualities, but it never lets up from beginning to end. It couldn't be any further from the feel of CD1.

3). A.I.: On the "Both Sides of the Picture" you produced some of the songs, such as "Blue Skies", "Everything With You" and "NYD". Which computer system and software did you use to compose?

Blue Skies was written in Chichester, UK with Mark Horwood. We first worked together on the remix I did for Deep Architecture "The Realm". He's a great engineer with a degree in Jazz, he's a very talented pianist. That's him on the piano solo on that track. We used Logic Audio, I played all the drum and percussion parts live on the Roland V-Drums and the Handsonic and later dumped them into Logic Audio as well. We used an old Moog rip-off made by Yamaha on the baseline. It's got an incredibly warm sound. "Everything With You" was written in Los Angeles. J Scott G from Deepsky engineered the track and uses Logic Audio as well. We used the Korg Triton for some of the warm bell sounds and a load of soft synths for the bassline and pads. "NYD" was written in Austin. Claude 9 engineered it, he uses an old Version of Vision for sequencing. We used a new piece of gear by Novation called the K-Station for just about everything else. It's amazingly easy to use and the sounds are thick as hell and easily tweaked. I performed all of the percussion stuff live on the Handsonic for this one as well.

4). A.I.: You use the "Roland V-Pad" to play in your live shows. What other gear do you use when you are performing?

Besides the Handsonic, I use the Allen and Heath Xone series mixers. It's the best damn mixer on the market. I have the Xone:62 at my home studio, and I used it to record People_2. It has a really warm sound and the e.q's and slides are really smooth. It was recorded live and no sound editing besides mastering took place, but you'd swear it was Pro-Tooled. Did I mention I love this mixer? I also use the DigiTech Vocal300 for my voice work on my XM shows on The Move and my weekly show on Q101 in Chicago.

5). A.I.: D:Fuse can you tell us about your live PA shows with Jes?

We've done three shows so far, two in San Francisco and one in Los Angeles. When she gets on the mike she sounds exactly as angelic as she does on the record, and the crowds just melt. She loves performing and it shows. Logistically it's a bit challenging to pull off, but I plan to include her on several shows on the People_2 tour.

6). A.I.: You have opened for Paul Oakenfold. How did you meet and begin to work and tour together?

Nick McGeachin signed on as my manager a little over two years ago and passed some demos to Paul. He was impressed and looking for a new partner for touring, and the US press was slagging him a bit. It was a good fit for him to pick a US DJ. I had a blast on those tours and the crowds were amazing. Paul is funny as hell in person.

7). A.I.: You are working on an artist album that will be released in 2004. Can you talk to us about the project?

I think the People_2 CD will give people a good idea of where I'm heading as an artist. The album is really eclectic with styles ranging from Trance to Dub to Down tempo to Synth Pop to Acoustic and Ambient. I also throw in the kitchen sink for good measure! It sounds like a hell of a lot of styles but it still follows a cohesive line. I hope it pushes the boundaries out there a bit. I do a bit of singing on this one, which was hell to pull off. I'll be the first to admit I'm not the best singer, but luckily there's this little box that could auto-tune my vocals, thank God! I wrote all of the lyrics and some of the songs just felt better when I sang them myself. Jes sings on two of the tracks and we're going back in the studio in a few weeks to record another one with Joy doing the engineering.

8). A.I.: You have spoken for label rights and against illegitimate CD burning. With so many file sharing programs out there coming out, do you think lowering CD prices would be another solution, besides controlling illegal downloads?

I first think we need to educate the consumers that illegal downloading and burning is not okay. People need to realize that they are killing the music by burning. It is stealing, it is wrong. Everyday I see music professionals, friends of mine who've worked and built a business through blood, sweat, and tears and now they're all closing their doors. Artists need to get paid for their work or the music dies, which is what is happening more and more every day, with every download or burn.
I do also believe that they should lower the prices. Take the example of DVDs. They lowered the price by half and ended up selling tons more. For the same price as a CD you get 2 hours of video and music on a DVD plus interviews, etc. With a CD you get music and that's it. How does this make sense? I personally contacted all of the artists on People_2 and asked them to cut their pricing to compensate. I invested money in it myself to get the price down. We kept our art budget in check. With this CD consumers are getting 2 discs for less money than price of one, and I think it's a huge step in the right direction. I just bought 2 single CDs today and it set me back $43!!! Does this make sense? The business has changed, it's never going to be like it was. You should be able to walk into a record store and buy a CD for $10. If people could more affordably purchase CDs not nearly as many would burn them. Instead record stores keep raising prices because they're selling less, which makes consumers buy even less, and the cycle keeps spiraling down. The record business should have woke up to this years ago. Lowering the price was a major reason I released my last mix, Illusionmix, for $10 and made it available exclusively through my web site.

9). A.I.: You have been making dance music for more than ten years. How do you see the dance and underground scene lately?

It's going as well as eveything else everywhere in the world. Its slow, its scared, it's unsure. I believe our countries leaders are making terrible and potentially catastrophic foreign policy decisions and creating reckless domestic economic strategies. The economy will not recover while we continue to create a "war on terror". And until the economy recovers people for the most part are not going to have money to go to clubs or buy mix CDs. The recent passage of the Rave Bill is also bad news for the scene. Everyone that loves dance music needs to let their voices be heard. People need to log onto www.emdef.org and get aware and get active. The shows I'm doing are still going strong, but I can't help but worry. I travel all over the nation and everyone is losing their jobs. Something's got to give. But I don't think things have a chance to change until we vote for the right leader in 2004.
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10). A.I.: What other electronic music artists have captured your attention?

The Royksopp album is amazing. The Alpinestars album "White Noise" is great. Grayarea aka Blueletter out of Chicago are doing some very inventive stuff. Steve Porter's stuff always floors me. Michael Anthony from San Francisco and DJ Shell of Columbus, OH is are two of my favorite US DJs at the moment.

11). A.I.: FInally, what's a day in the life of D:Fuse like?

The first thing I do is drink a monster cup o' joe, strap on my headphones and go running with my wife Jenni and beagle Lucy. We just ran a ½ marathon which is something I thought I'd never do. Generally after that I'm in the studio reviewing records, recording mix shows, answering emails or returning calls. Then if it's a good night my favorite thing is to hang on my balcony in the hammock with my girl, sip wine, and listen to Sade. Nice! If it's the weekend I'm off to the airport to fly somewhere and perform a couple of nights, and return late Sunday night a bit hung over but still smilin'. The travel's rough but I love performing the shows and seeing new places! I wouldn't trade my life for the world.

D:FUSE Soon to Release "People_2: Both Sides of the Picture"!

(Cowboy) Hats Off to Dance Music Artist D:FUSE's People_2 -
A Double CD Mix of Downtempo and Uptempo Rhythms

New York, NY - Renowned DJ/Producer/Artist D:FUSE brings you People_2: Both Sides of the Picture- a double CD set of contrasting moods - due out on System Recordings June 3rd, 2003. The double CD set pits a downtempo mix - People Chilling - up against a hi-energy mix designed to encompass the club feel - People Clubbing. Showcasing five never-before-released tracks from D:FUSE, People_2 is certain to have audiences salivating for his artist album, set to come out in 2004.

A Texas native, D:FUSE has been making progressive dance music for over ten years, producing hits played by every major DJ from Paul Oakenfold to Carl Cox. With an on-going DJ residency at the legendary Release in San Francisco, a busy touring schedule in the US, as well as headlining spots in the UK, D:FUSE is a hot item worldwide. D:FUSE's DJ sets include an element of live performance, using the
Roland V-Pad to play percussion during his DJ sets and featuring LA-based vocalist Jes for live PAs. D:FUSE also holds his place in radio with two shows on XM Satellite Radio and a weekly mix on Q101's Sonic Boom in Chicago. The progressive icon will also be featured in the new documentary, "Put the Needle on the Record."

An activist for a number of causes, D:FUSE actively campaigns against the Rave Act and performs at registration drives in support of "Rocking the Vote." D:FUSE also campaigns vociferously for artist and label rights in the light of the huge increase in illegitimate CD burning which has blighted the music industry recently.

Says superstar DJ Paul Oakenfold, who enlisted D:FUSE as his opening DJ on two North American Perfecto tours, "D:FUSE represents what I admire most. He's worked hard for what he's achieved, he's a fantastic DJ and artist, he has a creative mind and he understands the whole vibe."

D:FUSE's latest project, People_2: Both Sides of the Picture, a double CD mix for System Recordings, is the sequel to People, released on Oakenfold's Perfecto label in 2002. From light, atmospheric melodies in Feel's "Fearless" to funkier, chunkier beats in Blueletter's "Bottom Rung," CD1: People Chilling slowly builds from airy to funky melodic, though still maintaining a relaxed mood, closing with two consecutive
D:FUSE tunes, one of which - "Everything With You" - entered the Balance dance charts at # 6 and is burning up in the UK. CD2: People Clubbing brings the tempo up with added percussion, vocoders, and synths. Featuring D:FUSE's exclusive remixes of "There is Hope" and "Wash," the set closes with "NYD," the strong D:FUSE cover of a familiar tune. With two distinctly separate records in one package, People_2 is unparalleled.

For more information contact:
Maya Duani at System Recordings 212.334.3300 or maya@systemrecordings.com

For a complete D:FUSE 'PEOPLE_2' Media Kit, log on to:
www.systemrecordings.com/assets/dfuse.zip