Beatport - Enabling you to add your own mixes to your site

So, do you guys love electronic music like we do? Want to share your favorite artists, mixes, etc. Beatport has given you an easy way to include exactly that. You can create players like the one below in simple steps outline right here. It is really interesting to see sites like beatport evolve over time. It is now directly integrated with N.I.'s (Native Instrument) Tractor DJ Studio where you can browse and buy tracks directly in the player (Including preview, etc).

Mr Hyde - Rock Till You Drop

Ok, so I know we've been a little slack lately in getting mixes up there! Life's busy and parties are coming!! Jekyll and I are spinning in Edmonton in March (March 17th)...

Come and check us out, closing off the party and keeping you dancing right until the end.

Check this mix out, I'm sure you'll like it. I've encoded this one at a higher bit rate, so let me know. Should we keep it at 128kpbs, or do you guys like the higher quality? Come on, let us know!!

The tracks in this mix include:

Mavericks - Original Mix by Momu
A Bit Sketchy - Original Mix by BSOD
Foreplay - Koma & Bones Remix by Klaus Heavyweight Hill remixed by Koma & Bones
Labrat - Aquasky Remix by Backdraft remixed by Aquasky
Humpty Hump 2007 - Original Mix by The Funk Lab
Chaos Bringer - Glaude Remix by Jelo

You can check this mix out on our podcast or you can download it directly from here.

Jekyll's 'Best of 2006' Extravaganza!

Another year has flown by at break-neck speed, leaving behind it a wake of dust, and a year's worth of memories. Hopefully, memories of all the good times.

It's already over a week into 2007, but I'm usually about a week behind at any given time anyway. As such, I give you my official BEST OF 2006 list! Keep in mind that these are completely my opinion, and based off my personal experiences this past year, if you have some you'd like to share, I encourage you to post them in our new forum. It's fairly lonely in there right now...


Best Party

Shambhala Music Festival '06 (9th annual)



This catergory is a little bit stacked if you ask me. Without a doubt, Western Canada's Largest annual party. In excess of 10,000 party people hidden among the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful British Columbia. Starting from the 5 themed stages, enormous sound and visuals.. all the way over to sunny days on the beach by the river, a full on week of good times

Needless to say, I have my ticket for '07


Best DJ

DJ Dan
Oddly enough, the first time I had the opportunity to see DJ Dan was in 2004, when we brought him to Edmonton to headline "Metropolis" (along with Cosmic Gate, AK1200, and Capital J. Which was also marked the first appearance of Jekyll and Hyde as well). Dan has been a hot commodity in North America for many years, as well as one of the main driving forces in house music. Dan has moved almost 20 spots this year to land himself at #5 on DJMAG's infamous top 100 DJ list, despite a lesser degree of popularity in Europe. All his insane credentials aside, Dan manages to maintain a down to earth attitude.




He also managed to get me to drink shots of Jager. And I NEVER drink Jager. So that's worth something.




Best Set

The Freestylers @ Shambhala Music Festival

Hands down, the best set last year. If not, the best set I've ever seen. Seemlessly mixing the sickest breaks, with drum and bass, and hip hop. I'll never forget hearing the roaring synth line from Prodigy's "Voodoo People", cut over into the high note hook from Jay Z's "Big Pimpin' ".

Friggin' brilliant.


Best Producer

Lee Coombs

Being a newbie producer has made me think about music in a completely different way. As such, listening to tracks produced by Lee Coombs is more or less mind blowing. Check out the track "Shiver", maybe you'll see what I'm talking about. Also, if you're feeling inclined, a pretty cool interview with Lee Coombs over at Club Planet:

Interview With Lee Coombs


Well, there you have it minions! Another year in the bag. Take care of yourselves!

--- Dr Jekyll