Z-Trip is one of the biggest DJs of our time, doing over 100 shows a year, every year. Considered by many to be a founder of the mash-up movement, his musical tastes are eclectic and his mixing style rejects simple classification. His early independent releases have become highly sought after collectibles.
Don't be fooled by the plural "Boys". Alex Ridha, 24, is just one man and he can do it all on his own. Nobody, however, would argue about the "Noize" part. His music and productions have excited massive interest from artists like Soulwax, Justice, Erol Alkan or and labels such as Kitsuné, Edbanger, Travor Jackson´s Output Rec., Intl Gigolo or Tiga´s Turbo Rec. - just to name a few. His reworks for Depeche Mode, Feist, British indie anthems "Banquet" by Bloc Party and "Everyday I Love You Less and Less" by Kaiser Chiefs have thrilled DJs and crowds all over the world.
After a fruitful with the massive Japanese group Mondo Grosso, Shinichi Osawa has embarked on a solo career with the release of his debut album "The One". The album blends electro, acid jazz, downtempo, house and so much more into a unique combination of musical tastes that has caught the ears of the global music-loving public. Join Insomniac as we welcome Shinichi Osawa for his very first North American appearance!
shinichi-osawa.com
myspace.com/shinichiosawa
After rising to the top of the blog house movement with high quality remixes and original productions, Atlanta's Le Castle Vania has just recently founded his own label, Always Never Records. Blending the best of new electro with melodic indie tendencies, Le Castle Vania is set to dominate 2008 with a flurry of track signings and a ever-increasing hectic DJ schedule.
With their geniusly-named single "Penis vs. Vagina", Party Shank have taken the dance scene by storm with the energetic live shows and raucous remixes. With their chaotic live sets combining everything from thrift store keyboards to children's music making toys, Party Shank are a sight to behold and a sound to be heard.
Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, D.I.M. are the latest signing to tough-as-nails electro purveyors' Boys Noize Records. With massive success on the remix front bolstered by a bevy of original productions, D.I.M. is set to be at the forefront of dance music's latest vanguard.
From helping bring dance punk to the vanguard of indie music with his band Moving Units to pushing dancefloor-ready sonic bombs with his Lies in Disguise moniker, Blake Miller has made a name for himself in burgeoning indie electronic scene. Now taking a steady string of DJ gigs on the heels of his successful remix work, we're happy to welcome Blake Miller to Electric Daisy Carnival!
myspace.com/blakefrommovingunits
One music school dropout and one record label dropout comprise LA-based Classixx, who have been making their mark in the remix game with releases on imprints ranging from indie darling Dim Mak to major mainstay Universal. With an EP of original material just released on DJ Dan's InStereo Recordings, Classixx are set to cross over from the indie scene and into full on dance music stardom.
After catching a lot of attention for their blazing remixes of Hot Chip and Michael Jackson, LA-based Villains are now enjoying the fruits of their studio labor via a rising calendar of DJ gigs across North America. Come find out why this crew are getting props in blog world (Hype Machine, Brooklyn Vegan) and the mainstream press (Spin Magazine) alike.
A staple of the L.A. club scene, DJ Paparazzi has garnened a lot of love for his creative re-edits and remixes of classic tunes and his eclectic DJ selection. With residencies and the recently-concluded Check Yo' Ponytail series of events along with his own weekly DANCE event at Arena in Hollywood, Paparazzi maintains a packed DJ schedule all the while pushing the boundaries of modern electronic music.
djpaparazzi.com
myspace.com/paparazzi
Splitting his time between Los Angeles and Tokyo, So Sweet Record's Eli Smith promotes events on both sides of the Pacific that shine a light on the emerging sounds of electro and indie dance music.
