Steve Angello is set to play FIVE parties this year in Miami and sits down to talk to Nightlyfe about his music and the 2010 Winter Music Conference.
So it’s almost been a year since Swedish House Mafia tore up WMC, followed by your residency in Pacha Ibiza, two huge sold out shows in Brixton and countless hits along the way. Away from SHM what have you been up to since Miami 09?
Wow it has been a HUGE 2009 for all of us – and trust me – it’s never easy to follow up on a huge year. After Miami last year I focused on my Label (SIZE) and my own artist album. The album might be done 2010, we’ll see. If I keep being as disciplined as I am right now I might pull it off before the summer – fingers crossed. Other than that, doing my 160 gigs a year and just try keep it fresh and exciting for my fans and followers. It’s been a hell of a trip but it’s been amazing.
Your label, SIZE Records, has many big names on the roster such as Sebastian Ingrosso, Laidback Luke, Funkagenda and Afrojack. How is running your own label different from just being a DJ/Producer?
I guess running a label is like running your own clothing store or restaurant. It’s a display of what you like and believe in and as far as talent there’s a lot out there and a lot of undiscovered artists that need a home. So I’m all in on that and try to locate this talent to keep it young and going.
WMC 2010 in beautiful Miami, Florida is now just days away; what is your favourite WMC memory?
Has to be first party with my boys in Swedish House Mafia – we did a small club, it was packed and for us that was a huge achievement! Look at us now… Hard work pays off !!!
Do you have a favourite bar and/or club in Miami, during WMC week or otherwise?
There are three places i cant get enough of – NOBU which is my absolute favorite restaurant chain in the whole world; Texas de Brazil which is the best Brazilian steak house in the world; and then my favorite sandwich place called La sandwicherie…. perfect hangover food!!!
Your pool party, SIZE Matters, held at Eden Roc Renaissance Resort and Spa on Thursday 25th showcases the best your label has to offer with Afrojack, AN21, Christian Smith, Funkagenda and Kim Fai all scheduled to appear alongside yourself. How do you select artists for your label?
I look for an artist that has a great output and great productivity. It’s important for me to have an act that changes sound and tries new stuff with every second track they release. A lot of people out there don’t understand how hard it is to be productive with so many gigs on the schedule, so all respect for the DJs/producers that can do it. Hats off!!
In your opinion what are the hottest, not to be missed parties during WMC week?
There’s alot of things going on that week. Miami is a perfect spot to have a great time and there’s techno, tech house, house, lounge, hip hop & drum n bass parties, so whatever you feel like doing is available in Miami! It’s a great way to bring party people and industry people together. It’s perfect for getting demos or promos to DJs and labels since we´re all there! Miami is HOT and not to be missed!
The Miami monster of 2009 was undoubtedly ‘Leave The World Behind’ by yourself, Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell and Laidback Luke – who told me that this year “the Swedes have something BIG planned.” What should we expect?
We have a new record that we finished here in LA when the boys came over – its a BIG record! Its a fun track; not much of a slow jam and it builds and builds and builds until its over! It’s so much fun getting together once in a while and just let the creativity flow. Its like gong to the park with your dog and letting it out with five other dogs – they’ll have a blast and so do we!
Event lineups are almost all finalised, who is on your ‘must see list’ in 2010?
I’d suggest checking out Morillo, Dubfire, and of course, the Swedish House Mafia! he he
From past experience where are the best places to eat and sleep during WMC week?
That’s more of a budget thing…if you cant afford the fancy hotels and run on a lower budget I suggest staying a little outside the strip so prices go down. But for me, I´m at the W. For restaurants, like I said NOBU , Texas de Brazil and La Sandwicherie. McDonalds down there is pretty good too!
Finally, what advice do you have for WMC virgins?
Get some sleep, try get in without paying, climb fences and make sure u can run fast if they see you!!
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Interview with Steve Angello
Our good friend Robert LaFrance met up with world famous and Winter Music Conference favorite, Mr. Juicy Beach himself, Robbie Rivera a few days ago to record an exclusive interview for Winter Music Conference 2010. Robbie shares his big plans for WMC 2010, what he loves about Miami and why you need to arrive early with girls to get into the best parties.
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Miami and Ibiza native Robbie Rivera is known the world over for his sexy, warm weather beats. His early productions like “Bang” and “Funkatron” laid the foundation for the electro genre and it’s hip-hop hangers on. His label, Juicy Music, consistently releases quality house music supported by the world’s top DJs. Every March, he steps off the cold floors of DJ Booths everywhere and onto the warm sand at Miami’s Nikki Beach for his Juicy Beach Party. With a mixture of superstar DJs and up and coming talent, he expects to draw about 7,000 people over 17 hours to this dance music oasis. It all takes place Thursday, March 25th during the Winter Music Conference.
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For those of us who can never have enough Steve Angello and are attending Winter Music Conference 2010 we are in for a treat. Angello is confirmed for four WMC 2010 parties!
[Defected.com] The Miami WMC is arguably the biggest, most intense week of the year when it comes to dance music, with hundreds of parties, after-parties and post after-parties crammed into a few short days. It takes tremendous energy and commitment to the cause to keep performing night after night, not to mention a healthy dose of party spirit. Luckily, Steve Angello has all these qualities in abundance.
The man who makes up 33.3333% of the Swedish House Mafia, as well as being a damn fine DJ and producer in his own right will be playing four gigs on four consecutive nights at four different venues throughout the WMC. Here’s where you’ll be able to catch him…
Size Matters Pool Party – Thursday 25th March
Friday 26th March
Saturday 27th March
Sunday 28th March
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Steve Angello to play Four WMC 2010 Parties!
Ultra Music Festival Phase 2 lineup was leaked today by one of our good Miami friends (thanks John O.) As you can tell by the flyer – UMF is still looking to fill a few slots in the party…but who really cares when you already have the confirmed lineup in all of its ridiculous glory!
Headliners added: David Guetta, Erick Morillo, Sasha & John Digweed, Orbital, Nas, Damian Marley, Benny Benassi, Fedde Le Grane, Kaskade and Paul Oakenfold.
Add this to the headliners already booked at Ultra Music Festival 2010, and you have what is quite possibly the biggest electronic music lineup ever: Deadmau5, Swedish House Mafia, Tiesto, Groove Armada, Orbital, Armin van Buren, Faithless Sound System, Carl Cox, Damian Marley, Above & Beyond and Eric Prydz.
Take a look at the smaller names on the flyer and you will see that practically every genre of electronic dance music is represented, so whether you want to go crazy to some slap-happy house, dance your face off all the way to trance town or get your filth on with some dirty dubstep, UMF will provide the beats you need and the epic party you want.
Full 2010 Ultra Music Festival Lineup
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Ultra Music Festival Phase 2 Lineup Leaked Today!
