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從加州發跡的 Steve Aoki 不知道是不是因為他妹妹 Devon Aoki 是名模的關係，他在好萊塢總是很吃得開；不僅恍神女王 Lindsay Lohan 琳賽蘿涵都吵著要 Steve Aoki 在她的生日趴上表演，流行樂界的當紅指標 Kanye West 肯伊威斯特與黑眼豆豆的 will.i.am 也都指名要跟他一起搞，將嘻哈和電音摻在一起作成了瀨尿牛丸，火紅的程度讓 Steve Aoki 成為了所有廠商眼中的搖錢樹，不僅 Adidas、Diesel、WeSC 等潮牌都向他請益，他自己的廠牌 Dim Mak 也莫名其妙地成為了流行指標，薛遍了全球潮流咖的口袋！
Steve Aoki 自營的 Dim Mak 名稱來自於「點脈」，除了經營潮流產業之外，當然還包含了 Steve Aoki 的音樂老本行。該廠牌旗下有 Bloc Party、The Kills、The Bloody Beetroots 等知名 indie dance 團體，可謂是該領域的箇中翹楚。服飾方面他不僅自己親身下海參與設計，更把他的名模妹妹 Devon 一起拖下水，讓她負責其中一條產品線的監督，想當然又是薛到天荒地老！連國際流行網站 Dazed & Confused、Hypebeast 都搶著報導。說 Steve Aoki 是個商業天才，真是一點兒也不誇張！
The man behind DIM MAK RECORDS has been credited with launching the careers of some of the most influential acts of the last decade including Bloc Party, The Kills, Klaxons, MSTRKRFT, The Bloody Beetroots, Mystery Jets, The Rakes, The Gossip and more. Since founding the label, he’s stepped into the limelight himself as a DJ, artist and producer remixing the likes of Michael Jackson, The Killers, Robin Thicke, Lenny Kravitz, Weezer, Chester French, Tiga, All American Rejects, Drake, Chris Cornell & more.
More recently he’s been seen collaborating with like-minded producers ranging from from Armand Van Helden, Laidback Luke, Afrojack, Boys Noize, The Faint, D.i.M., The Bloody Beetroots, & Junkie XL and can now be found readying his debut artist album which includes collaborations from the likes of Lil Jon, Rivers Cuomo, Sky Ferreira, Chiddy Bang, Travis Barker, Kele of Bloc Party, Kid Cudi, Blaqstarr and the mysterious [[[zuper blahq]]] who can be found on the lead single “I’M IN THE HOUSE”.
Also involved in fashion, Aoki has developed lines for KR3W Apparel, Supra Footwear, headphones for WESC, headwear with NEFF, bags with Burton, & a brand new mens/women’s range with his sister Devon.
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倘若 Armin、Tiësto 是電音界的偶像，那 Gareth Emery 肯定要算是百大中的文青了。
偶像與文藝青年最大的差別，在於欣賞一個偶像並不需要額外的智慧；文青則否。當偶像以華美絕倫的載舞笙歌顛倒眾生時，文青用玉樹臨風的風雅文采陶醉著惺惺相惜的墨客騷人。是故，你不會在誠品看到國中娃兒翻著《孽子》，卻總要從呼嘯而過的改裝車內聽到 Traffic。好唄，這樣未免過於以偏概全，但假使哪天我聽到檳榔攤在放 Gareth Emery 的話，我想我會考慮在車底盤加裝個 LED 的。或許我扯遠了，但這比喻卻道盡了 Gareth Emery 的特質：他的音樂肯定不是我聽過最雅俗共賞的，但這正是他的迷人之處，得用心去體會才能一窺究竟。
Gareth 於 2002 年以一首單曲 Mistral 出線，震驚了 trance 樂壇，自此他便註定要成為一個大半時間都待在天上的空中飛人，轉機於全球各大舞聚之間。他的成功絕非偶然；除了不斷為樂壇注入令人驚艷的創作之外，2006 年領先業界濫觴的 The Gareth Emery Podcast 更是為他的過人才華護航，不僅連年獲得邁阿密 IMDA 大獎「最佳 Podcast」獎項提名，也讓全世界將目光投向了他。天王 Paul van Dyk 與 Ferry Corsten 也先後欽點 Gareth 為最受矚目的明日之星，無怪乎他 2006 年首度進入百大排行榜時便榮登 34 名，短短三年內便擠進前 10 之強。等等，我有提到他還沒滿卅歲麼？萬一他目前單身，那肯定更是電音界的一大佳話了。
Gareth Emery的竄起，代表了一個更為深沉族群的覺醒。這個族群不只閱讀標題，更縱情於內文；不淺嚐表像輒止，更探究底核的寓意。那是一種對於質的苛求；鉅細靡遺的場地獨立特性與注意廣度促使他們不單被表面的旋律吸引，更醉心於襯底的和絃。這就是 Gareth Emery，與其用淺顯易懂的灑狗血旋律與音痴都能哼上個兩小節的 vocal 來吸引票房，他寧可用沉穩內斂的音色與刁鑽刻薄的和弦進行孤芳自賞。他的音樂不講求一見鍾情，但是一旦熟絡之後總要讓人情有獨鍾；就像一部蘊藉雋永的小說，書名與封面或許誘人，但真正令人愛不釋手的卻總是文本。
對了，假如這篇文章能讓你閱讀至此，那你大抵也是屬於 Gareth Emery 這一掛的族群。
Gareth Emery is one of dance music's most influential and innovative DJ producers, voted no.7 in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs' poll making him the UK's highest ranked DJ, and one of the youngest DJs ever to crack the top ten.
In 2010, he released his debut artist album 『Northern Lights' on his own label Garuda to stunning reactions from fans and critics alike, hitting no.1 on the US iTunes dance chart within hours of release.
He also celebrated 100 episodes and four years of his award winning podcast, collaborated with Above & Beyond for the crossover international radio hit 『On A Good Day (Metropolis)』, and penned the theme tune of the Global Gathering festival - whilst also finding time to play 130 shows, selling out clubs and rocking festivals in 40 countries to over 2 million people.
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儘管來自於倫敦的 Michael Woods 擁有拉丁血統的野性俊俏，但是外貌可不是讓他躍上國際舞台的跳板。從三歲就開始學音樂的 Michael，精通鋼琴、吉他、法國號與打擊樂器，說他是一人樂團真是一點兒也不為過。當他不在錄音室敲敲打打咚ㄘ咚ㄘ的時候，他還跟倫敦愛樂交響樂團一同演奏呢！
「十年寒窗」這句話用來形容 Michael Woods 真是再恰當不過。他於 2000 年時出道，但是一直到最近 tech house 的興起才獲得廣泛的注意。由於他的曲風囊闊了 tech house、electro 與 progressive，因此這兩年可說是披脫繮黑馬，異軍突起一鳴驚人；不僅被 tech house 濫觴的始作俑者 Mark Knight 相中，連人氣指標的 Deadmau5 都急著搶人！這樣也就算了，連超主流、超商業、超狗血的英倫大廠 Ministry of Sound 都把 Michael Woods 納為駐廠的鎮店之寶，可見 Michael 的魅力可說是芭樂與地下通吃，真可謂是一舉成名天下知哪！
由於 Michael Woods 近期極速竄紅，當然來自流行市場的混音邀約便滿天飛來。舉凡天后凱莉米洛、P Diddy、聽聽樂團、Missy Elliot 等都指名 Michael Woods 的混音潤色。他 2011 年為歌手 Example 製作的單曲 Changed The Way You Kiss Me 更硬是幹掉「火星人」布魯諾、Pitbull、珍妮佛羅培茲、LMFAO 等大咖，直衝英國流行榜第一名，使得 Michael Woods 成為了英倫家喻戶曉的超級明星！
Ability, originality and accomplishment. In Michael Woods' short career he has managed to touch on every cornerstone, leaving proof of his musical competence at producing big room, progressive and tech-house tracks, along with a discernible motivation to better the quality of music being distributed. This has not gone unnoticed with DJs like Pete Tong consistently throwing props his way.
From Argentinean & Guyanese decent, he was born and raised in Hackney London which he still calls home and runs his studio from there. Classically trained in a range of instruments at an early age provided Michael with a catalogue of creative skills including the keys (which he learned to play at the tender age of 3), guitar, drums and trumpet, practically making him a one man band. When not in the studio messing around with Logic, developing his craft, he would be found at Pimlico's Trinity Music College where he contracted a love for musicality, often using his spare time orchestrating with the percussion section of the London Symphony Orchestra.
Earlier achievements include his debut single, "Warrior" released in 2000 and the critically acclaimed remix of Energy 52』s "Café Del Mar", both of which are still considered as classic's among DJs and fans alike. But today's finished products could not sound more different. They carry a deep, driving and delectable collection of electronic sounds, with melodious, cascading synths and hands-in-the-air rush-inducing drops. This is what Michael Woods is renowned for, and has created an individual sound that he is pioneering, making him a stunning example of an artist that flows with, as well as initiates, music's changes.
Collaborations with the likes of Chris Lake, Funkagenda & Mark Knight conclude as featured tracks on various compilations and act as proof of his skillful production abilities. It's alliances like these that excite the growing fan base, but are not the sole examples of his talent, as original tracks such as "Nitro", "Midnight Run", "Dynamik", 「No Access」 and "First Aid" are continually supported.
Alongside an impressive catalogue of tracks on numerous labels including Mau5trap, and Toolroom Records, many established artists such as Underworld, Martin Sloveig and Moguai have hired Michael Woods to renovate their sound into a style which emulates his musical vision, including the Deadmau5 & Chris Lake's 「I Said」, which became the only remixed track featured on the 2010 album, 「4x4=12」. In addition, mainstream artists such as Kylie, Estelle, The Ting Tings, The Temper Trap, P Diddy and Ginuwine ft Timbaland & Missy Elliot have all borrowed his insatiable remixing skills, leaving his studio rarely empty. His ability to rework music with an exceptionally sharp ear for quality production has left him in high regard with many artists and labels across the industry, leading to a nomination for 『Best Remixer' at this year's 2011 IDMA's (International Dance Music Awards).
Michael Woods now borrows some of this growing respect offering it to his label, Diffused Music, which houses applauded tracks from him self and others. The rapidly growing label is another imperative ingredient in furthering the exhilarating Michael Woods history book.
As well as the continuous success of his music, his dexterity as a DJ completes Michael Woods as a dynamic and credible artist. In demand across the globe he plays everywhere from Europe to USA, ending 2010 with a successful USA Tour. Other accomplishments to-date includes a summer residency for Cream at Amnesia in Ibiza (2010), while Deadmau5 invited him on his infamous 2010 UK tour. The latest addition to Michael's ever increasing list of successes is being crowned the new global resident at one of dance music's biggest super brands: Ministry of Sound. With industry heavyweights like Fedde Le Grand, Benny Benassi and Mark Knight as his peers, this is yet another triumph for Michael Woods and marks his growing importance in dance music today. After a year of unprecedented success, this residency is another milestone in his career, which sees Michael Woods playing as the face of the Ministry worldwide for a whole host of events, adding his name to the array of esteemed DJ's that already accompany the Ministry brand and reputation.
For 2011, Michael Woods continues his relationship with Ministry and kick starts a new series of mix compilations for the brand, aptly entitled Ministry of Sound – Residents. Not a first for the artist, after the infamous Amnesia dance-house honoured Michael by asking him to mix one side of the 「Amnesia Ibiza Deejay Sessions vol.6」 compilation to accompany the Cream summer residency. All are prime examples of the ever growing popularity of Michael Woods, where his presence is always well received by fans and top clubs alike. It is clear that his creativity knows no bounds, and each attainment is just another chapter of this musical characters story.
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16 歲開始唱歌，經歷搖滾樂隊、鋼琴和小提琴編制的雙人組、以及鄉村音樂洗禮，深受 Tori Amos 和 Jewel 等創作才女啟蒙的 Haley Gibby，卻直至 2006 年遇到西岸浩室天王 Kaskade 卡斯科，才找到與自己完美契合的音樂，以她媲美 Kirsty Hawkshaw 的水晶般澄澈嗓音，接連與 Kaskade 攜手打造了 I Remember、Move For Me 和 Dynasty 三首告示牌舞曲點播榜冠軍單曲。2010 年擔綱 Kaskade 全新創作大碟 Dynasty 首席女聲後，Haley 終於獻上讓全球浩室信徒引領期盼的首張個人專輯。
Haley Gibby is an Electronic music singer. She is better known for her frequent work with Ryan Raddon a.k.a Kaskade and Finn Bjarnson. She does vocals on Deadmau5 vs. Kaskade's tracks I Remember and Move for Me, and on Kaskade's songs Dynasty, This Is How It Goes, Only You, Hearts Reaction, and Step One Two. Her debut album, titled 'All This Love', was released on Ultra Records on September 14, 2010. It was produced by Kaskade.
