For over two decades Pete Tong has been setting the standard for electronic music across the globe and “Wardance” perfectly reflects this legend’s penchant for pioneering productions. He spread his music and taste thanks to his radio show “Essential One”. Recently celebrating 20 Years at BBC Radio 1 Pete’s show continues to be an influential part of dance music culture. Around one month ago, the 10th of October, he released a new EP entitled “Wardance” under one of the most influential imprint of the world: Toolroom Records.

Belgian brothers Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike have come a very long way in a very short period of time. In just 2 years, they’ve bypassed the usual steps to making it big by proving they have super-star quality in everything they do. They are sought after producers, remixers to the A-list elite and number 1 hit makers. The accolades they’ve clocked up within this relatively short time ar...e equal to those some DJ stalwarts amass during a lifetime! It followed notably the interviews of other famous producers like Marc Romboy, Da Fresh, Umek, Avicii or Dr. Kucho and Belgium producers we interviewed like Kolombo and Compuphonic.

Dj and producer Axel Bartsch has released some days ago his sophomore album, “Experiment musik” on his berlin-based label Sportclub on October 18, 2011. Bitten by the techno bug relatively early, Axel Bartsch had already spent the better part of his youth listening to the sounds of Soft Cell, Parliament Funkadelic and Depeche Mode when he started organizing some of the biggest raves in northern Germany in the mid 90s, introducing the sounds of Dave Clarke, Dj Hell and Monika Kruse to thousands in eccentric venues like abandoned theatres and horse-racing tracks.

Two of Techno’s undisputed titans, Umek & Beltek return to Toolroom Records with undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated artist albums of 2011, “Out Of Play” released on the 7th of November. This dynamic duo has quite literally devastated dancefloors this year with their pounding techno productions cleaning up the download charts on countless occasions. More precisely, Umek has cemented his status as a Toolroom favourite, with his acclaimed ‘Toolroom Knights’ compilation and a forward thinking DJ set at TK5, two huge highlights in this hero’s illustrious career.

Both DJ, writer and producer, Antoine Clamaran is part of the circle of artists enjoying an international recognition. More dynamic and creative than ever, he continues to juggle his career and manage different labels. After the success of his album "Release Yourself", the album "Mix Inc.", the compilation "Dancefloor FG Summer 2006" that became a gold record, his singles "Keep on Trying", "Give Some Love", "Gold "and “Believe”, Antoine Clamaran sold a total of more than 1.25 million records! We discovered him in 1999 with his EP "Discoland", so it is now a great pleasure to interview him. This interview follows those of other French producers like Da Fresh, Lifelike or Rodriguez Jr..

I Love Techno 2011 is almost upon us. On Saturday, 12 November, many thousands of festival-goers will descend on Flanders Expo in Ghent. Electronic music, in all its genres and forms will be the main event. It's going to be a massive party. And... Out now, French duo Cassius, composed of Philippe and Hubert aka Zdar and Boombass, have mixed this year's official “I Love Techno” mix CD. This is the first compilation mix Cassius have ever done - in a career that has delivered classics “1999”, “La Mouche”, “Feeling For You”, “The Sound Of Violence” and this year instant classic “I <3 U SO”. The excellent mix-CD contains tracks from DJ Mehdi, Boys Noize, Zinc, Mickey Moonlight and many more.

“Systematic Colours Volume Three” mixed by Phonique is a not-to-be missed snapshot of Marc Romboy’s vision for his record label, Systematic Recordings. Mixing classic releases with newer material, it is an opportunity to revisit some memories and to look to the future. Taking the reins for the third in the series is Phonique. He deftly stitches the compilation together, blending tracks with a very nice effect. Don’t miss it!