P303 Music Blog Interviews

Join me for a discussion with DJ/producer Reset Robot as we speak via SKYPE. Reset Robot has seen success on labels such as 100% Pure, Excentric Muzik, 8 Sided Dice, and Dubfire’s Sci+Tec. In addition to stellar live performances and DJ sets, he has done a number of remixes for the likes of iVav, Get Physical, Drumcode, and Truesoul Records. Reset Robot has not been in the game long, however in a short period of time he has accomplished what many of us can only dream of, all while maintaining his integrity as a legitimate artist.

Join me for part 2 of an exclusive interview with legendary DJ/producer Jesse Saunders. For those of you that may not be familiar with the history of house music this interview contains some interesting insight from an individual considered by many to be the originator of this genre known as House Music. Jesse discusses the "Old Skool New Skool, Vol. 2″ compilation which features tracks from a diverse group of artist.

In part 4 of this interview series with Buzz Goree we discuss various dance music festivals and the impact of the Love Parade tragedy of 2010.

Please enjoy this interview with DJ Melanie Sutherland as she discusses her love of house music and her debut EP entitled "Daydreams." available on Broken Records. The music your hear in the back ground is available as a free exclusive DJ set from Melanie for the "Pegasus 303 Mix Podcast 001."

Join me for an interesting conversation with DJ/Producer Marco Bailey about his upcoming international tour, his weekly Podcast radio show Elektronic Force and current releases. Marco discusses his thoughts on music production, being a DJ and the future of the electronic music scene. Marco embraces technology in relation to the music production process, however it can be a double edged sword with the constant stream of electronic music flooding the internet.

Marco Bailey's 2012 Calendar:

05 January 2012 - Modular Palma de Mallorca Palma de Mallorca/Spain

06 January 2012 - Catch Maxi if you can... Ibiza Spain

13 January 2012 - Zoo Hasselt Belgium

14 January 2012 - UG Bullach Switzerland

20 January 2012 - Pornographic at Montini Brustem Belgium

21 January 2012 - Lehmann Stuttgart Germany

28 January 2012 - Budocenter Vienna Austria

03 February 2012 - Reearth festival Koh Samui Thailand

04 February 2012 - Kuala Lumpur Malaysia ( TBC)

10 February 2012 - Lantern Beijing China (tbc)

11 February 2012 - La Vi Da Kao Shiung Taiwan

17 February 2012 - Bastion Osijek Croatia

18 February 2012 - Bogaloo Zagreb Croatia

25 February 2012 - Borderline Basel Switzerland

02 March 2012 - Beatbox San Francisco USA

03 March 2012 - Rise Boston USA

09 March 2012 - Bleu Detroit USA

16 March 2012 - Manrey Hotel Panama city Panama

Join me for part one of an exclusive conversation with legendary DJ/producer Jesse Saunders. For those of you that may not be familiar with the history of house music this interview contains some interesting background information from an individual considered by many to be the originator of this genre. Jesse discusses the "Old Skool New Skool, Vol. 2" compilation which features tracks from a diverse group of artist.

Excerpts from press bio:

With “On & On,” Jes Say Records released the world’s 1st known form of House Music on 12 inch vinyl. The label continued to release hit after hit including “Undercover” by Dr. Derelict, “Funk U Up” by Jesse Saunders, “Real Love” by Jesse’s Gang and “It’s OK” by The Force. On & On was the first House record to be played in regular rotation on radio. “Funk U Up” shattered the barrier at radio by becoming #1 in major markets in the Midwest. “Real Love” blasted all other artists including Madonna and Prince at the commercial radio level by reigning #1 for 6 consecutive weeks on WBMX and WGCI (Chicago), hitting the top 10 at WJLB (Detroit), WTLC (Indianapolis) and hitting the Billboard charts as high as #25. Jes Say Records set the bar for House music everywhere!

Broken Records carried on the tradition by launching with its 1st release “The Chicago Reunion” Album, which brought together the world’s Pioneers and Grammy nominees including Frankie Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson, Ten City, Jesse himself, and Dr. Derelict a/k/a Wayne Williams (known around the world as R. Kelly’s DJ) on a 2 CD set of original and remixed classics. 3 of the singles “Yeah/Let Me Hear U” by Jesse Saunders, Baby Wants to Ride” by Frankie Knuckles and “I Can’t Stand It” by DJ Pierre charted high domestically as well as in Europe and Asia. The label went on to re-release the world’s 1st House record On & On (20th anniversary edition) and the critically acclaimed “The Stripper EP” by DJ Ernan in 2003 on vinyl. These songs are currently released digitally as well.

2011 brought incomparable releases such as Time Is Now by Inaya Day, Celebrity Status by the amazing Rap Artist, Moc-1, Above The Sound Cloud series 3 featuring more up and coming Producers from around the world, I Hear House Music and House Music Buffet by the Originator and the 2nd installment of Old Skool New Skool. In the future, we will be branching into RnB and Hip Hop, as well as Pop/Alternative, but everything will always have a good HOUSE MIX. The original tradition of innovation and quality continues 27 years into the future on BROKEN RECORDS!

In part 3 of my interview with Buzz Goree we discuss how the urban decay of Detroit influences the gritty sound of the genre known as Techno. In addition, Buzz talks about how having less is more. Many producers have state of the art equipment at their disposal, however the music they produce is flat and lackluster. While other producer with less gear and limited resources create mind blowing tracks without fail. Buzz also discusses playing the Tresor club in Berlin, Germany and his trip to Japan where he played Club Rocket Osaka, The Liquid Room and Heavy Sick Zero in Tokyo.

In part 2 of my interview with Buzz Goree we discuss the origin of Techno and the global impact of this genre. Furthermore, Buzz discusses the Underground Resistance and the strict code of conduct by it's members in order to preserve the integrity of Detroit Techno.

During a rare opportunity I was fortunate to have a conversation with legendary Detroit Techno DJ Buzz Goree. In part one of this five part series Buzz shares with me how he got his start, his musical influences and his thoughts on this misunderstood genre known as Techno.