Wanna know what really went down at this years Miami Winter Music Conference? RA caught up with a select group of leading DJs and Producers and made them spill the beans...

Hellpass

Personally, how was the WMC for you?
It was pretty cool, I didn't get much done business-wise but it was a great opportunity to finally put faces to names.

What fresh DJ's/Producers/Live Acts caught your attention at Miami?
Infusion and Greyarea were both fantastic.

Highlight tune from this year's Conference?
The comedy value of Sasha dropping 'Beachball' @ Space and then singing along.

Was there a low point for you at this year's WMC?
Just the bank balance. Miami's an expensive place!!

What was the best party or highlight during the WMC?
I really enjoyed the Hooj party on the Monday night - it was the first party and I was the most drunk I'd been for months!!!

Which of the established DJ's/Producers/Live Acts delivered the goods again?
Danny Howells was on form as usual and now has a mullet haircut which scored him extra rock 'n' roll points.

Do you have any funny stories from the Conference?
I got a phone call from Jonathan Lisle on Thursday - apparently the word on the street was that I'd died of dehydration in Miami.

Paul Louth
Louthy

Personally, how was the WMC for you?
Not sure how good it was from a networking point of view as I didn't really meet up with too many industry-types. But I got to play to a lot of people that wouldn't normally get to check me out live, and also got to meet loads of cool clubbers, so it was all good. I thought the beginning of the conference was pretty quiet. I can only assume that's because this year it started on a Tuesday, rather than starting at the weekend and going off straight-away.

What fresh DJ's/Producers/Live Acts caught your attention at Miami?
Bill Patrick and Tom Amoroso from the 112 Crew really impressed me. I played in a UK vs USA battle with them, and was totally on their wave-length. Quality tunes, mixing and programming.

Highlight tune from this year's Conference?
There wasn't any one tune that really stood out. However the one track that always kicked off when I played it was Lawnchair Generals - One Thing. It's a few months old now, but was certainly doing the business.

Was there a low point for you at this year's WMC?
Missing Danny Howells @ BED, and then being told how f#%king good it was! aaaarrrrgghhh!

What was the best party or highlight during the WMC?
Modernism closing party at The Lime Bar @ Maze... Myself, Dave Preston, Wyatt Earp, John Ioannou, Bill Patrick, Tom Amoroso, and more ripping it up tech-house style for an up for it crowd. Wicked vibe, wicked people. The Hallucination party @ The Marlin was amazing too, although I remember very little of it! (so it must have been good)

Do you have any funny stories from the Conference?
I seem to remember stealing someones 2000UKP Rolex, destroying Bill Patrick's table and nearly getting run-over walking across Washington Ave. completely twatted. Apart from that nah, quite tame haha.

Also in the WMC Perspectives series:
- Jon Lisle and Zabiela.
- Bill Patrick and Lawler.
- Infusion and DJ Remy.
- Hernan Cattaneo and Chris Fortier.
- Jody Wisternoff and Pole Folder.