More geek stuff here. I’ve enabled a Pownce account which is a site created by one of my favorite geek guys on the web: Kevin Rose. Very inspirational person who’s done incredible things in the world of tech.

Basically it’s another social network avenue which I’ve also added into my Ping.fm account for easy updating.

So yeah, check out my Pownce page, and keep the votes coming for DJ Mag 2008 because it would be super.

01. Phuture Dust - Data on the Moon (Original mix)
02. Arnej - The Ones That Get Away (Original mix)
03. Nic Chagall - Sky Blue (DnyO retouch)
04. Cerf, Mitiska and Jaren - You Never Said (Dash Berlin remix)
05. Aurosonic - My Way (Original mix)
06. Bryan Kearney pres. Spunuldrick - The Walrus (Heatbeat pres. Matias Faint remix)
07. Anhken presents Fyrsta - If Not Me (Original mix)
08. Paul van Dyk - New York City (feat. Ashley Tomberlin) (Super8 and Tab remix)
09. Sander van Doorn - 1 (Original mix)

Set Length: 58:10

Check your updated iTunes folder if you’re a subscriber, and if you’re not already or would prefer a direct download, visit the BOOM page to subscribe/download!

So likely quite a few of you guys know I’m a pretty big nerd, as quite a lot of DJ’s and producers are, and I’ve finally got around to getting myself a Twitter account for status updates and the like.

To make it a little more worthwhile though, I’ve also been passed a beta account for Ping.fm which is great for updating all of your blogs or status’ through one simple medium, so I would recommend checking it out and finding someone with a beta code.

So there you go, check out my Twitter page, Ping.fm, and keep the votes coming for DJ Mag 2008 while you’re at it.

You may have noticed a bit of shuffling around with the sidebar graphics and the menu bar over the past few days, and it’s for good reason. Finally BOOM is available in enhanced Podcast format through the iTunes music store and multiple RSS feeds (not to worry, direct downloads will still be available).

The Podcast is available now and can be found on the BOOM section of the website or by running a search in iTunes.

As previously mentioned, the Podcast is available in enhanced format with images and chapters related to each song suited directly for your iPod, iPhone, or whatever type of media player you prefer. For more information on enhanced Podcasts, please visit the BOOM page for more information.

Feel free to let me know what you think of the new updates and the Podcast and as always, thanks for listening!

It’s that time of year again: DJ Mag Top 100 voting! Seems like I just finished clearing my inbox of last year’s newsletters and artist e-mails asking for votes, but it has indeed been almost a full year.

This past year had me traveling across Canada, the United States, and over into Europe to perform at such world class venue’s as The Docks in Toronto, Stereo in Montreal, Vinyl in Denver, and even 3 dates at Winter Music Conference in Miami. On the production side, I’ve had 3 remixes come out, most recently a vinyl release on AVA Recordings, as well as a monthly radio show on the trance channel of DI.fm. On top of all this I’ve also been managing successful record label AVA Recordings alongside Andy Moor, scouring the globe for the best tunes.

This year the voting is sponsored by digital download site Trackitdown.net, offering up a free track from their website worth (£1.49) and a free digital copy of DJ Mag! To take advantage of this great offer just place your vote and check your email for the confirmation which will contain more information. Voting is free and is relatively painless (save a few e-mails from DJ Mag over the coming months) and quite easy. Just head over to DJ Mag and cast your vote for your top 5 candidates.

Results announced at a glittering party in London on Wednesday 29th of October. Best of luck to all candidates this year!

Vote here: http://top100djs.djmag.com

I opened my e-mail inbox this morning to a very sad and upsetting e-mail from Randy Boyer. Together, he and Eric Tadla were the production duo known as EnMass.

I¹m sorry to be writing you this letter, but I have some extremely bad news to share with you. My production partner of over 8 years, and great friend Eric Tadla passed away this past Saturday night. He was the other half of EnMass and one of the greatest musicians I have ever met. We composed over 60 songs together, and shared a beautiful 8 years. I am still in shock. As hard as this is, I know it¹s my obligation to let you know. Eric was a great person, with a huge heart and always escaped from life by making music, and I know that he would want to have his music to live on, which I know it will. Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone you think should know. I wish you the best in these tough times. Keep in touch.

Being a great fan of EnMass myself, having played many of their tracks over the years, this was terrible to hear of. I’m strong friends with Randy personally and he’s always spoke extremely highly of Eric and of how great a musician he was.

I would like to offer our sympathies and respects to Eric’s wife and child, Randy, and to all of the fans and supporters who enjoyed his music.

I feel it appropriate to end this story with none other than Eric’s best friend Randy, and his heartfelt statement posted on Trance.nu. We will all miss you Eric.

It’s hard to put in words feelings and emotions that overwhelm you. Eric was a brother to me, and he left us some amazing music to remember him by. It was an honor to work with such an amazing person. He would be really happy to see how many people thought of him the way you guys do, so thank you for all the support. RIP Eric Tadla. Love yea buddy, you will always be missed.

01. Interplay - Closer (Original mix)
02. Canyon BLVD - Kimchi (Original mix)
03. Sultan and Ned Shepard - Did We (Original mix)
04. Jerome Isma-Ae and Roy Stroebel - Vila Nova (Original mix)
05. Heatbeat - Geek Love (Original mix)
06. Menno de Jong and Mark Otten - Mad World (Original mix)
07. Andy Moor - Fake Awake (Ecomix)
08. Mr. Pit - Shana (Duderstadt Progressive dub)
09. Ronald van Gelderen - Embrace Me (Rank 1 remix)
10. Jape du Marie - Outsider (Original mix)

Set Length: 1:00:06
Download Link: HERE (right-click, save target as)

I’m performing at my first gig in Calgary since moving a couple weeks ago this coming Friday at Amsterdam Rhino which I’ve been told is a very great intimate venue. Very much looking forward to it and I hope to see some of you guys out for a good time.

Check out Area 707 for more information.!

I’ve updated my Facebook information and added a fan page as I felt the current group didn’t have as many new features and ways to communicate with you guys.

Head over and become a fan!

01. Michael Cassette - Shadows Movement (Komytea remix)
02. Jaytech - Groove Nova (Original mix)
03. rZ and Suhaib - Delirious Moments (Chris Allen remix)
04. Deep Flexion - Dialogue (Umek remix)
05. Marcel Woods - Life Is like A Box Of Chocolates (Nestle mix)
06. Jav D - Silver Lining (Tell Me) (feat. Mat Zo and Einat) (Chris Allen remix)
07. Bartlett Brothers feat. Marcia Juell - Let It Flow (Gareth Emery remix)
08. Dokmai - Reason to Believe (Original mix)
09. Vadim Soloviev - Stay With Me (feat. Marcie) (Genix remix)

Set Length: 55:06
Download Link: HERE (right-click, save target as)