Duck Sauce (A-Trak and Armand Van Helden) interview David Guetta for web series
The exciting duo of Duck Sauce - comprised of A-Trak and Armand Van Helden - have recently kicked off their new online interview series titled 'Duck Duck Goose'. On the Duck Sauce YouTube channel, they kicked off the series by talking to Todd Terry who has been coined with kickstarting the acid house and rave movements in America and the United Kingdom. Now, moving onto episode two, they've
A-Trak will headline California’s first drive-in rave
It goes without saying that we all miss live music more than anything during these weird times. Live concerts have turned into home-live streams, insane virtual festivals, or the new normal: drive-in shows. Southern California is set to host a drive-in rave with renowned DJ A-Trak to headline. The Grammy-award nominated producer and DJ will headline Global Soundemic's Sunday Drive-In Dance Party
Fuji Rock Festival announces postponement until 2021 amidst COVID-19 crisis
Deep in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture lies an iconic three-day festival known as Fuji Rock Festival. Highlighted in The Martin Garrix Show during his 3 days in Tokyo, the land of the rising sun is clearly living up to its expectations. Recognised as one of the largest outdoor music festivals in Japan, the festival has transformed not only into an epic rock
Duck Sauce – Captain Duck
During these dark times for the world, we need new Duck Sauce music more than ever. The legendary house duo - made up of Armand Van Helden and A-Trak - have a refreshing ability to craft feel-good jovial house hits, and their reluctance to take themselves seriously certainly shines through on new single 'Captain Duck'. In a similar way to
Duck Sauce – Get To Steppin’
For any fans of the dance scene at the turn of the last decade, the name 'Duck Sauce' will be a household term. For those who were a little too young to fully appreciate electronic music back in 2009/2010, the duo - made up of house legends Armand van Helden and A-Trak (both huge names in their own right) sat
Exclusive Interview: Ferreck Dawn discusses DEFECTED success ahead of Amsterdam party
Freek Coppens (aka Ferreck Dawn) has been active as a DJ and producer for over 17 years now. Amassing a reputation as one of the hottest names in the world of house, the multi-skilled artist has honed his sound over the course of a double-decade career, enjoying releases on iconic labels such as Relief, Toolroom, and DEFECTED. But it's the latter's
Duck Sauce – Smiley Face
After a six-year hiatus, the duo Duck Sauce composed of house music stars Armand van Helden and A-Trak is back with the release of the infectious groove record ‘Smiley Face’. It is worth remembering that at the beginning of the last decade, Duck Sauce was one of the biggest names in the scene, alongside Avicii, Skrillex, and Swedish House Mafia.
A-Trak & Armand van Helden hint Duck Sauce comeback
It's been quite a while since we saw the awakening of Duck Sauce. The Canadian producer A-Trak and North-American artist Armand van Helden have always stood out in the electronic music industry for their great abilities in the studio. But it hasn't only been their solo individual productions the ones that have put them in the position they are now and awarded the status
Creamfields returns with most phenomenal edition yet
Ahead of the August bank holiday weekend, anticipation loomed ahead of the return of Creamfields Festival to its hallowed turf in Daresbury, Cheshire. Eagerly watched year on year, its continuity to deliver the highest standards of electronic dance music has not only seen it prevail as the UK's leading electronic dance music festival but a leading electronic festival around the world, joining the
LSDREAM x Howwler – Pillars of Light
The music producer's identity is still shrouded in mystery but one thing we know for certain is Howwler can string endless rhythms and beats together with sublime end results. Only last year the producer turned heads with a stunning EP titled 'Chapter 2', comprised of two sinister tracks both demonstrating Howwler's distinct dark and eerie sounds. Since their release, the DJ has
Watch: A-Trak flips Porter Robinson & Madeon’s “Shelter”
If anything can be said about the year 2017, it surely is that it's been a great year for music. Canadian producer A-Trak surprised us all year long by showing off his turntable mixing skills from his home studio in New York. The 35-year old electro-house and hip hop producer, who goes by his real name Alain Macklovitch in daily life,
Calvin Harris releases vinyl edition of ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1’
With a proven track record of collaborations with some of pop music's top performers, a consistent spot at the very top of the Forbes highest paid DJ List and a love life that competes with the best of them, you might imagine Scottish DJ/Producer Calvin Harris resting on his laurels, but you'd be wrong. With his recent chart topping release entitled 'Feels', Harris delved even deeper into
A-Trak tears up Washington, D.C.’s Soundcheck
There are few people who can capture a crowd quite like A-Trak can. The talented producer and DJ illustrated that on Thursday night at Washington, D.C.'s Soundcheck for a riveting performance. Blending genres, styles, and vibes, the Canadian had fans constantly on their toes with an incredible track selection, proving that he should always be considered as one of the
Phantogram – You Don’t Get Me High Anymore (A-Trak Remix)
There’s a certain level of care that must be taken when remixing a class song. Phantogram's “You Don't Get Me High Anymore” is one such example. Since its release, the track has taken on a second life through the huge number of unofficial remixes it has generated. Now, with such an ambitious task before him, none other than A-Trak decided to
A-Trak showcases his impressive DJ skills in new ‘Cut It Out!’ Mix
Besides being a versatile producer, A-Trak is often regarded as one of the most talented DJs in the industry, who has shown from an early age how creative and skilful the art of Djing can be. Starting his career by winning the DMC World Championships at the slender age of 15, A-Trak became the youngest and first Canadian winner of the competition (You