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2009.01

2009 will be a year for change for Nocturnal. In February we will be slowing down on providing content as we get ready to launch our redesigned site! The new Nocturnal will included enhanced features for finding the content you want, more frequent updates from around the globe, a newly formatted podcast, and all the same great interviews, news and photography you've come to know and love. Stayed tuned for the new Nocturnal Magazine.net, your electronic music authority...

2009.02.10

Funkerman and I-Fan's glorious anthem "Remember" on Flamingo hits the top spot this week. With it's awesome set of remixes and memorable vocal, this one will be dominating dancefloors in WMC and beyond. Cunnie Williams f. Monie Love rises to 2, while Copyright f. Imaani leaps to 3. Hollis P Monroe's beautiful track with Christa fires up to 4, and Blackcoffee f. Bucie's gem hits 5. Felguk, Chris Lake f. Nastala, ATFC, Late Night Alumni, and Justin Michael & Phonic Funk f. Maiya round out the top 10...

::: Nocturnal Magazine.net Top 50

2009.02.04

2008 was another amazing year for electronic music. Superstars continued to churn out hits and rising champions burst onto the scene. While some may claim 2008 was all about the remake or rehash, there were plenty of upfront fresh material to wet our appetites. We racked over the hundreds of tracks we heard this year and narrowed it down to our 50 most desirable. Toolroom and Defected dominated with sheer quality, and all the big names are here...

::: NocturnalMagazine Top 50 - Best of 2008

2009.01.22

The Nocturnal Mix Sessions are a 60-80 minute monthly set recorded by Nocturnal's resident DJs and packed full of the latest and hottest tunes out there. It's January, a time for reflection on the year past, and anticipation for the year ahead. 2008 was an incredible year for music with a ton of amazing gems from both emerging and established artists. Nocturnal Editor Andy Reid has compiled over 5 hours of this year's best 50 tracks into 2 super-extended mixes for you to enjoy. Look out for amazing tunes from The Shapeshifters, Marc Evans, Deadmau5, Kaskade, Adam K & Soha, Hatiras & MC Flipside, Quentin Harris, Groove Armada, DJ Spen, Studio Apartment, Copyright, Axwell, Bob Sinclar, Dirty South, Steve Angello, Laidback Luke, ATFC, Ralf GUM, Louie Vega, Dennis Ferrer, David Guetta, Chocolate Puma, Funkerman, Fedde le Grand, and many many more...

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2008.10.28

Extraordinary things always happen when unexpected. During the 18 months the Grammy-nominated French duo Justice spent touring following the release of their monumental debut LP, "extraordinary" didn't necessarily mean "amazing", or "great", ...

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2008.10.28

Baltimore's renowned House Music congregation, the Basement Boys (represented on this project by house music legends Teddy Douglas and DJ Spen of The Muthafunkaz) reunite after many years on this extra special King Street commemorative double mix CD. For the 18th edition of ...

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2008.10.21

The first ever Dance4Life album has been released around the world. The profits are going to the Dance4Life schools projects in 20 countries, which empower young people to take action themselves in pushing back HIV and AIDS. 19 of the world's most popular DJs and ...

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2008.10.21

In recent years India has seen an influx of foreign DJ's to its shores. Now, a UK dance label is paying them a pioneering visit on a mission to pave the way for Dance music on the Indian subcontinent. Defected Records has experienced the vibe and is encouraging other ...

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2008.10.21

India's economy is growing. Its the 4th biggest buying market outside of the USA, China and Japan, it's in the top 5 tourist destinations according to Lonely Planet, there has been an explosion of luxury brands in its cities and Tesco is about to open its first store. ...

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2008.10.20

Little Mountain Recordings are delighted to announce the release of a brand new compilation series. Little Mountain Rocks gives LMR artists the opportunity to turn in a mix of new and upfront material for worldwide consumption. Little Mountain Rocks Volume 1 is the debut ...

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2009.02.10

Boogie Inc. continued its series of proper house music champions with the latest Nu Skool Deep installment featuring man of the moment Dennis Ferrer. Supported by local stars Mark & Steve and Nitin, it was a night a house music bliss inside of one of Toronto's best venues, the Mod Club...

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2009.02.10

One of Montreal's winter must-dos, Igloofest has forged a reputation for itself through its excellent program of unique and punchy audio-visual concepts, and a wacky ski suit competition that has contributed to Montreal's climate warming for 3 years. We were there on the second last night to catch 33mag's special presentation of Border Community hero James Holden...

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2009.02.05

The posh Tribe HyperClub in Montreal hosted its grand re-opening over the last weekend in January, and kicking off the festivities was none other than the legendary Roger Sanchez...

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2009.02.05

On one of the coldest days of the year, Nocturnal hosted its 4th Annual Skating Party at the gorgeous Natrel Rink @ Harbourfront Centre. Music afficianados Andy Reid and Simon Jain warmed up the crowd with some incredible beats, and the ice was definitely crisp...

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2009.02.05

Legendary NYC jock Joe Claussell touched down in Toronto for an intimate gathering at the notorious Footwork. Although the weather was cold outside, the atmosphere indoors was hot as Joe rocked the room as only he can...

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2009.02.05

Toronto's own mental-case and sick DJ Jelo hosted his regularly schedule Jelo Show at Toronto's hottest little club Footwork. Joining him was another Toronto legend and woosh-master Hatiras for a night of absolute mayhem...

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