MArkus Schulz, Above&Beyond, Andrew K, James Grant

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The Global DJ Broadcast

For Monday: 09-06-04

This week's lineup: (6am GMT)

1:00 am - 2:00 am - Markus Schulz

2:00 am - 3:00 am – Above & Beyond

3:00 am - 4:00 am – Andrew K

4:00 am - 5:00 am – James

NOW ON LINE: www.globaldjbroadcast.com, coming soon www.Markusschulz.com

Live simulcasts on the following internet web sites: www.ets-global.org, www.trancesphere.com, www.party107.com and www.party931.com

Be sure to log on to the Global DJ Broadcast chatroom during the show! #GDJB. We'd love to hear what you think of the latest sets as well as what is on your mind. Our host, Markus Schulz is usually hanging out as well as many of the guest djs! Go to www.globaldjbroadcast.com and click on the "live chat" button to join us!

It’s the beginning of the month; don’t forget to vote for your favorite djs on www.thedjlist.com!

Markus Schulz starts us off! After just arriving home, Markus immediately hit the studio to record this amazing set for us! Inspired by his last night at Amnesia in Ibiza, Markus took to the decks and just had to throw down some of the best of his summer tour. Welcome home, Markus!

Above & Beyond join the Broadcast! Above & Beyond have been described by Radio 1’s Pete Tong as ‘the UK’s new trance superstars’ and through a combination of genre-defining productions and uplifting DJ sets, seem destined for the summit of the global trance scene. Their recent Radio 1 Essential Mix was described by Radio 1 as one of the most popular they’ve aired (based on listen back figures), meanwhile the trio’s highly respected Anjunabeats label has become a firm favorite for the world’s top DJ’s.

Recent Above & Beyond releases have included ‘No One On Earth’ - which earned massive support from the likes of Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk and Markus Schulz - and the all-conquering Tranquility Base ‘Surrender’, a huge anthem for Armin Van Buuren among others. On the remix side, A&B (aka Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness and Paavo Siljamaki) have been lucky enough to remix Dido, Ferry Corsten and Delerium over the last few months.

Away from the studio, the guys are have been busy promoting their new mix album via an Anjunabeats Worldwide DJ Tour, taking in over 15 dates and countries. ‘Anjunabeats Volume Two, Mixed by Above & Beyond’ (out Sept 20th) is a showcase of the best music played on A&B’s weekly Ministry of Sound radio show and signed to Anjunabeats. For more info on the mix album and tour dates, check www.aboveandbeyond.nu / www.anjunabeats.com

Andrew K returns to the Broadcast! Born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece, Andrew has shown his interest in music since the first years of his life. In an early age, he takes up piano and theory courses. International music, as well as collecting records have been amongst his first hobbies; therefore it was only a matter of time to express his interest in mixing and DJing. The first exposure to the crowd came through his friends’ birthday parties and small underground private raves.

To move things to the next level, he gets involved with composing and starts producing his own tracks, which caught Dj Leoni’s interest, who later signs Andrew to his label, Underground Lessons Recordings. Operating as a management agency as well, Underground Lessons helped him to make his way to the first proper-organised gigs, and attract public attention. Starting from local bars and smaller clubs, as well as joining Leoni to his weekly radio show, makes him enter a new phase in his dj career.

Although his track ‘Reflections†which was originally signed with ULR never sees the light of release, the same label signs and releases “Inception EPâ€, which was the first product of Andrew K’s collaboration with Simon Oates who hails from the UK. Featuring three original tracks which range from chiller beats to trancy patterns, their EP is getting aired at most of the local and internet radio stations.

It is that summer when Andrew K makes it into the top 10 rank for new talent djs, in a competition run by Global Dj Broadcast. His set is selected through hundreds of entries from all over the world and makes a big impression. The man behind the contest, Markus Schulz, said for Andrew: "G:Pal has some company in representing Greece. This set was chalk full of energy. Nice mixes and a solid track listing to boot!"

From now on, his sets are hosted in the biggest Greek and internet radios, (Proton radio, Eccenticbeats, Global Dj Broadcast, Safari FM, Dance Nation and Di.fm to name a few) while he also appears as guest dj to a variety of events all over his country, Greece.

Spending endless hours in the studio, either alone or with his partners Simon Oates and Simuck, leads to the creation of many tracks that easily get signed on international labels. At that point, “Jatakaâ€, falls under the attention of Markus Schulz. This track was intended to be released on Underground Lessons, but Markus had something else on his mind. He spends a massive amount of time online with Andrew, helping him to improve the track. He makes the final arrangements and includes it in his mix compilation “Coldharbour Sessionsâ€, released on Armada. International recognition came along, and more labels sign Andrew for his productions and remixes, as well as well-known djs license his tracks for mix compilations.

At present, Andrew continues providing the dance scene with new productions and remixes, as well as playing in major events. In the meanwhile, he operates as A&R Manager for Pure Substance Records. Still in a young age, with an impressive discography in labels such as BluRoom, Nascent, Armada and more, he definitely makes a name to keep an eye and ear open for.

James Grant makes his debut on the Broadcast! James Grant looks after A&R at Anjunabeats and works with artists such as Above & Beyond, Leama & Moor, Super8, Smith & Pledger and Endre. James first discovered a love for dance music as a teenager after a friend played him a copy of Paul Oakenfold’s legendary Goa mix. He became a fan of acts like The Orb, BT, Underworld, FSOL and Daft Punk and first began DJing on a weekly radio show at University. Aside from his label commitments, James is a resident on some of the Anjunabeats UK tour dates and has also continued his interest in radio via ‘The Runa Sessions’, the Ministry of Sound radio show he co-presents with Ben Lost (www.ministryofsound.com). Meanwhile on the production side, expect a collaboration with Ben and Peter Dafnous to surface soon, plus a project with Miika Eloranta, aka Super8. You can catch James alongside Above & Beyond, Smith & Pledger and Super8 at the Anjunabeats Volume Two album launch party at Turnmills in London on September 30th.

Markus Schulz Top 10 (in no particular order)

1. Nikola Gala- Blue Impulse[CDR]

2. Roland Kilinkenberg- Monday Groove (Perry O'Neil Remix) [EE]

3. Why?- Lolo [CDR]

4. Bakke & Ljungqvist - Fanatic [CDR]

5. Rico Soarez- TV Dinner/Timeless [EE]

6. Markus Schulz presents Elevation- Largo (Mark Otten Remix) [Coldharbour Selections]

7. Taurus- Mathew Dekay & Austin Leeds (Markus Schulz and Austin Leeds remix) [CDR]

8. Quadran- No Air [banshee]

9. Mind - Random Experience [CDR]

10. Rob Aker & Arturo B - Exedra [CDR]