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SIZE Records Launch New Label X, First Release Announced : Trent Cantrelle – “Nice & Close EP” [Preview]
“X, it’s a new era and it’s the ten years of SIZE. X has been something I’ve had in my head for a very long time. Creativity it gives freedom, fuel and new life”
– Steve Angello
“The underground communion appeared to begin during a fantastic from Trent Cantrelle. It proved that DJs can still get those “hands-in-the-air” moments without capitulating and playing only the hits.” – DJ Times, Beyond Wonderland
Coming off the back of their most exciting year yet, in which they played some of their biggest shows to date across the world and released a steady stream of Beatport topping club hits that has continued seamlessly through the start of 2013, Steve Angello and the SIZE stable continue to make an indelible mark on the world of dance music. However, while others may take this opportunity to sit back, Angello remains as restlessly motivated and unpredictable as ever.
The label will be firmly asserting its position with a new release schedule in place stretching throughout 2013 and beyond. X will focus on the deeper and techier side of the SIZE family’s multi-faceted sound, reaching new audiences and providing further fuel to dance floors worldwide.
Determined to keep things fresh and exciting, at the end of this month Angello will be launching new label X, providing another outlet for some of the myriad styles of music that inspire him. The label will start off with a new two track EP from revered dance music veteran Trent Cantrelle entitled ‘Nice & Close’.
Who better to kick things off than New Orleans-born, LA-based DJ/producer Trent Cantrelle who, in a career that stretches back to the early 90s, has proven his credentials time and time again. With a slew of international club hits, tastemaker support and high profile remixes, he remains very much on the top of his game. He now steps up to X with the ‘Nice & Close’ EP.
Built around a hypnotic, rolling groove, the titular track journeys deep into the night with its collage of vocal samples and warped fx breaking down into rave-inflected chords and soaring vocals before emerging again with a renewed energy. On second track ‘Understand’ percussive layers shift around the central syncopated rhythm over a pulsing bassline to create further dance floor alchemy.
Spinnin’ Records announces their first ever Miami Music Week label showcase
Spinnin’ Records, one of the world’s biggest dance labels has announced their first ever Miami Music Week label showcase today called, “Spinnin’ Sessions” which will take place at Nikki Beach on Wednesday, March 20. While the event will feature many of the well-known international superstars who call Spinnin’ Records home we like a good mystery and will keep under tight wraps three huge mystery guests but just span the Spinnin’ catalogue and think of the possibilities!
With a combination of working with the right artists at the right time coupled with the right promotion and online strategies Spinnin’ Records has emerged as one of the biggest dance music brands in the world and the number one label in terms of social media support as to clubmusic awareness on Beatport, Itunes and streaming. Through its history the label has released countless international hits including Sander van Doorn – “Nothing Inside,” Sander van Doorn & Robbie Williams – “Close My Eyes,” Nicky Romero – “Toulouse,” Afrojack & Shermanology – “Can’t Stop Me,” Afrojack ft. Eva Simons – “Take Over Control,” Starkillers & Nadia Ali – “Pressure (Alesso Remix),” 4 Strings – “Take Me Away,” among others.
Besides being the Dance label with the biggest online following, Spinnin’ Records is also responsible for discovering and providing a launching pad for some of the brightest stars in dance music including Sander van Doorn, Afrojack, Nicky Romero, Sidney Samson and Bingo Players, to name a few. Speaking of Bingo Players, their new single “Get Up (Rattle)” has been the number one single in the UK and South Africa.
Adding to Spinnin’s global reach, the label recently came to terms with Republic Records on a partnership in the United States for the US release of “Get Up (Rattle)”. “We are thrilled to embark on a strategic alliance with Spinnin Records for the US marketplace” , said Republic Records President and CEO Monte Lipman. “With over 1 billion views on their video channel, it’s no wonder that Eelko van Kooten’s legendary company has been on the forefront of pop culture for many years. We look forward to making a contribution towards their legacy.”
Eelko van Kooten, CEO Spinnin’ Records says: “We are delighted to work with Monte Lipman’s team at Republic and continue the success in the USA. I’m looking forward to see everyone Miami!”
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information on the event including more line up reveals!