The Heritage Project: A family affair with Alfredo & Jaime Fiorito

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The Heritage Project is an Ibiza family affair, spanning two generations of DJs and a multitude of musical genres. Meet father and son duo Alfredo and Jaime Fiorito – the former, an ex-journalist from Argentina who fell into DJing and was dubbed ‘the godfather of the Balearic beat’ and the latter, born and bred in Ibiza, growing up as the famous nightclub scene exploded around him. Continue reading

Podcast: Brydie Tong, Kama Sushi resident

Ibiza podcast: Brydie Tong, Kama Sushi resident DJ

Need some fresh beats to get your New Year’s Eve fiesta started? DJ Brydie Tong is only too happy to oblige! Fresh from a summer residency on the San Antonio sunset strip at Kama Sushi, she seamlessly fuses a prime selection of summer favourites and hot new tracks guaranteed to get the party started… the perfect soundtrack to begin your new year, Ibiza stylee…

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Wednesday September 7, 2011: Subliminal Invasion pre-party at Mambo with Sneaky Sound System

Erick Morillo at Cafe Mambo

Subliminal Invasion pre-party with Sneaky Sound System at Mambo: Wednesday September 7, 2011

Wednesday nights on the San Antonio sunset strip are all about Erick Morillo’s Subliminal Invasion pre-party at Café Mambo! Book a table early for sunset, then stick around as the Pacha pre-party gets started after dark with special guests Sneaky Sound System.

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Ibiza DJ interview: Steve Lawler

Ibiza Dj interview: Steve Lawler

Nominated for Best Tech House DJ in the upcoming 2011 DJ Awards, Steve Lawler continues to follow his musical passion at home in Ibiza. Michelle Robertson gets the scoop…

How did you react when you found out about the nomination for DJ Awards 2011?
Of course I was happy, as I’m always happy to be acknowledged for what I’m doing as both an artist and a DJ. I just do what I love and not what others expect or push or want. I follow MY passion… and it would be nice to add another rock of kryptonite to my collection. Continue reading

Ibiza podcast: Mixed by Defected resident Sam Divine

Podcast: Mixed by Defected resident Sam Divine

Photography by Charles Turner for Defected

There’s no doubt about it: Defected’s leading lady behind the decks is Sam Divine, resident DJ for Defected in the House at Ushuaia in 2011. In between bringing the beats poolside every Saturday, Sam has put together this summery podcast, bringing the vibes of Ushuaia and Defected in the House to your home, villa, hotel, pool or iPod… no matter where you may be in the world!

Mixed by Defected resident Sam Divine by White Ibiza

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Ibiza DJ interview & podcast: Ben Santiago

Ibiza DJ interview, Ben Santiago

Having left native London in 1998 in search of warmer climes and the perfect places in which to enjoy his youth, Hed Kandi resident Ben Santiago didn’t originally intend to have a career as a DJ. His childhood hobby resurfaced at the same time he discovered the island of Ibiza… and the rest, as they say, is history. Today he lives in Ibiza all year round with his fiancé Laura Fowles (aka Hed Kandi saxophonist Lovely Laura – read her interview here) and gives us the scoop on island life. Ben and Laura perform live at the White Ibiza Summer Launch Party this Thursday. Continue reading

Ibiza DJ interview: Duane Harden

White Ibiza Summer Party: Duane Harden

From his first track with Armand Van Helden ‘U Don’t Even Know Me’ to his collaborations as a singer, songwriter and producer with Erick Morillo, Axwell, Dirty South, Laidback Luke, Bob Sinclar, Todd Terry, Kenny Dope, David Morales, Louie Vega (to namedrop just a few!) and more, Duane Harden has played a part in many of the greatest vocal tracks in house music. With many of the world’s top DJs and producers in his little black book Duane brings the NYC house sound to Ibiza this summer, starting with the White Ibiza Summer Launch Party followed by Strictly Nassau… Here, he gives Kitt Proudfoot the lowdown… Continue reading

Ibiza podcast & interview: Kitt Proudfoot

White Ibiza Summer Party: Kitt Proudfoot

Player of deep house, disco and love songs, interviewer of people, meet Kitt Alexander Proudfoot. From starting out over a decade ago playing anything deep and electronic, his crowd-pleasing DJ sets then progressed into deep house, techno and disco with some offbeat surprises thrown in, always retaining a sense of party. Kitt now lives and plays in Ibiza with a packed summer schedule including a debut appearance at Glastonbury festival and a special performance in front of 3000 people in New York city… but first, he’ll be entertaining guests at the White Ibiza Summer Launch Party this Thursday at Atzaró. Let him tell you a little more… Continue reading

Interview: Steve Lawler

Steve Lawler, Space Ibiza resident DJ

Photography by Dan Reid

International DJ Steve Lawler has a long history with the white isle, having been holidaying, living and working in Ibiza since his teenage years, when he discovered his passion for the island and its legendary musical culture just as the Balearic and acid house movements were taking off. We caught up with the ViVa music label boss at the Space closing party, as he wrapped up his tenth season as resident DJ for We Love… and his 20th summer on the island. Continue reading