Mon, 16 Jan 2012 / Post a commentIt's another clash of the titans when UMEK and Stefano Noferini team up once again, this time for the monstrous "Goes On".
There is nothing subtle about the track or its engulfing sub bass, its sharb stabs or its addictive vocal sample. The boys have gone straight for the jugular on this one, leaning heavily towards the Techno part of the spectrum. Employing the intense groove and thrilling arrangement that both of these seasoned producers are known for, we are treated to a galloping ride with the leaders of the scene at the wheel.
Tracklist:
01.
UMEK & Stefano Noferini - Goes On (Original Mix)
Release date: 16.01.2012
More info @
fb.me/deeperfect
Buy @
Beatport.com
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 / Post a commentEverybody is already in their holiday mode, while we DJs prepare for the most intense working period in the year. For this NYE I have two gigs, so there will be no countdown for me, except the countdown of the time to go to sleep.
I'll take some time off after new year, so don't expect to see me anywhere near a dancefloor in January (well except for 2 gigs in a ski-resort – don't worry you'll find out more soon enough)! I'll go snowboarding somewhere to the mountains with my friends and then relax at home, see a few seasons of Stargate and hang out in my hometown of Ljubljana. Usually people go out of the country for holidays, while with DJs it's exactly vise versa – our »office« are airports and airplanes and our favorite holiday resort is a warm homey living room.
Since it's nice to remember the fans and give you guys a Christmas present, I made a track that I gave away for free. So get it
here while it's still hot.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 / Post a commentHave you ever run really fast up the stairs, missed one and face-planted all over the damn staircase? Well, there's an expression »falling down the stairs«, but technically speaking this is »falling up the stairs«. And we probably all agree that if not its own phrase, this phenomenon at least needs a dedicated track.
Download it for free on this link:
http://www.umek.si/UMEK-falling-up-the-stairs
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 / 1 CommentSome one year from now Beltek and I started working on an album that just recently hit the digital shelves and will also hit regular shelves on 27th November. It sounds a lot different than my previous one, Responding to Dynamic, and one can really feel Beltek's input in it. I loved every minute working with him and we learned a lot from each other.
First feedback is amazing and apparently people love it. A good sign for that is that it hit torrent sites minutes after launch (although I'd still rather see you getting it in a legal way).
I'd like to thank everybody involved, especially the guys from Toolroom, who also gave my team a lot of artistic freedom while making the cover and the booklet. We hired two graffiti artists who painted the cover on a wall of an abandoned factory in the middle of Ljubljana (it was already covered in mostly ugly graffiti, so don't worry about destructing property) and we took a series of photos there. At one moment I took a camera from the photographer and did a few shots. We have a saying in Slovenia that goes: "Even a blind chicken finds a grain" and it means that even if you are not experienced and skilled in something, you can still get lucky. One of the photos was actually so good that we were seriously considering about putting it onto the cover. But then we decided that I should stick to music.
On the other hand… It would take a lot less flying if I were a photographer. Hm...
Mon, 07 Nov 2011 / Post a commentTwo 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’.
This dynamic duo has quite literally devastated dancefloors this year with their pounding productions cleaning up the download charts on countless occasions. 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. Meanwhile, Beltek has continued his rise to stardom with twisting, floor charging productions weaving their way through hurricane paced sets that have earned him number 1 selling releases and accolades from DJ’s, peers and fans alike. With this prestigious production partnership locking themselves away in the studio, the creation of 10 essential dancefloor masterpieces was the obvious outcome.
The album showcases Umek & Beltek’s versatility, taking you through all dance music dimensions, with the pure tech house groover ‘Rasta Voice’ setting the scene for the madness that ensues. Driving, heads down action comes from title track ‘Out Of Play’ and the techno juggernaut ‘Charley Chopper’. The pace refuses to relent with progressive melodies courtesy of ‘Firewalk’ and ‘Pitchcraft’, whilst ‘Keep The Frequency’ is a nod towards their experimental side with a dubstep inspired breakdown, combining big beats and even bigger basslines. ‘Out Of Play’ is a superb debut album from two of this years hottest DJs & producers; Umek & Beltek, and comes complete with a full length DJ mix from the duo.
Tracklist:
1.
Rasta Voice
2.
Out Of Play
3.
Firewalk
4.
Casino Bounce
5.
Pitchcraft
6.
Keep The Frequency
7.
Touch After
8.
Charley Chopper
9.
Disco Mile
10.
Let The Bass Kick
11.
DJ Mix (BUNDLE ONLY)
Digital release date: 07.11.2011
CD & iTunes release date: 20.11.2011
More info @
toolroomrecords.co.uk
Buy compilation @
Beatport.com
Sun, 30 Oct 2011 / Post a commenthttp://www.soundwall.it/soundwall-podcast-67-umek/
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 / Post a comment1605 night at ADE - was a complete and utter success
Our team breathed a sigh of relief after wrapping up our first 1605 night at ADE. It was a complete and utter success. We prepared a breathtaking setup with large flags for animation mapping, free oxygen bar, art exhibition and of course 7 hours of premium 1605 music. The venue was sold out and around 150 people got stuck outside without tickets. The feedback after the party is amazing and the whole team is proud to the sky. We are already slowly starting to make plans for next year, when we will definitely get a much bigger venue and sell it out again.
Interesting incident – some guy took a dump in the middle of the dancefloor. We were wondering how he managed and found a completely scientific explanation of the phenomena – A brown note effect. First we blamed the drugs, but then we noticed that we actually used Meyer sound system which was used in MythBusters to test the existance of the effect:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_note
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 / Post a commentIf you think UMEK is a hero on the international stage, we can assure you he's a living legend on his home turf in Slovenia, where he recently played a special 8 hour set at Party With A Cause. Hit the jump to join us and experience him driving the crowds in the capital Ljubljana to insanity!
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 / Post a comment1605 + UMEK (ADE Premiere) @ De Balie, Amsterdam
I'm on my way to USA right now, but I will return to Europe for our first ever 1605 night at this year's ADE. I'm utterly proud that 1605, my child, has grown so fast that we can host our own evening at one of Europe's biggest electronic music festivals. Together with our friends from I amtechno we will prepare a party to remember. Be sure to get your tickets until we sell the place out. The spectacle will take place on 22nd October at De Balie. The door opens at 23.00 and closes at 6.00, so take your beauty sleep before, because you'll spend the night dancing your ass off to the tunes of Beltek, Stefano Noferini, Spartaque, Spektre, Christian Cambas, Lutzenkirchen and of course - yours truly.
We will prepare more than just something for your ears. You will be able to expose all your senses to a genuine 1605 experience in the experience zone and see the exhibition of 1605 artwork. But I'll let the details stay a secret. You'll just have to come and see it by yourself.
RSVP on official event here.
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 / Post a commentNow is the time for the world to help Africa!
If ever, then now is the time for the world to help Africa, especially the countries around the African horn. According to a Slovenian activist Tomo Križnar there are 55 million lives at risk because of intense heat and drought. People are fleeing from suburbs to cities by foot and without any supplies, so mothers are forced to abandon their dying children by the road to at least save themselves. A catastrophe the rest of the world can't even imagine and still the developed countries stand by and hardly do anything.
We at [1605] decided to make a small contribution towards the problem. We bought 400 kg of rice that will be shipped to Africa and hopefully we'll be able to save at least some lives. The only purpose of posting this is to urge [1605] fans to do the same and donate what you can, even if it's just one or two euros. Look for your local charity that you trust the most and ask what you can do to help.
More info for Slovenian donations can be found
here.
Thank you,
UMEK and [1605] team
Wed, 27 Jul 2011 / Post a commentOne year has passed by since I ...
One year has passed by since I ranked 50th on the DJ Mag Top 100 poll. Although many DJs and producers ask themselves whether the list is at all relevant, I think we're all proud to see our names among the »Big 100«.
Being a DJ is the best job one can imagine, nevertheless it's a struggle to stay on the map in the hectic world of electronic music and to please the fans every day. Although there is no clear connection between the rank and number of gigs – at least in my case – it's still the most known DJ competition in the world, whether we like it or not. So who will you support this year? Will you vote at all?
