Archive for April, 2010

Sweet Headache 016: “Ninja Dance”

April 29, 2010 No Comments

This mix is hard-beating, fast-cutting and takes no prisoners – just like a ninja. I selected some truly banging tracks and forced myself to mix faster than usual. Sorry for some transitions being not as smooth as they’re supposed to be, but this level of energy just wouldn’t work with too much planning. Oh, and ...

Breakbeats, FIdget House, Indietronic, Sweet Headache Mixes

Sweet Headache 014: “Swing it!”

April 22, 2010 1 Comment

Can old Swing melodies and modern House beats go together? I think they can – and this mix proves it. Tracklist: Parov Stelar – Chambermaid Swing Der dritte Raum – Swing Bop Jeff Doubleu – Foxy Jazz Gramophonedzie – Why Don’t You Parov Stelar – The Flame Coolshop – Trumpet Girl (First Original Mix) Basti ...

Electro Swing, House, Sweet Headache Mixes, Swing House

What makes a DJ famous?

April 18, 2010 No Comments

We all know those superstar DJs that are the headliners of big events, travel around the world and get paid big bucks for a two-hour set. So how did those people become what they are? How did they get to the top? After all, a DJ doesn’t do much more than playing other people’s records, ...

Music nerdism

Sweet Headache 014: “Spring Fever”

April 15, 2010 No Comments

Spring has finally arrived in Cologne, and I can’t deny that this does have certain effects on my mood. It’s just sooo good to feel the sun again! As a consequence, I just can’t listen to cold Techno right now. I need funky beats! I need melodies! I need….House music! And if you feel like ...

Breakbeats, Funky House, House, Sweet Headache Mixes

Sweet Headache feat. Chris Summer

April 8, 2010 2 Comments

I recently visited Chris Summer in his studio in a small town near Cologne. We spent a fun evening together over a few beers and pizza, and of course we talked about and listened to a lot of good music. I didn’t really do a formal interview, but over the course of that evening I ...

Electronic Pop, Feature, French House, House, Indietronic, Interview, Sweet Headache Mixes
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