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Further to the feature that was posted earlier last month, check out the video below to see some of the involved label bosses answer the question; "what is house?". Click here to purchase a copy of 'This is House' at iTunes. 

No doubt you're already aware in a few weeks Chris will be offering up some serious house love for one half of the next Toolroom Knights compilation series – alongside Tocadisco. As a sign of appreciation for your support, the crew over at Toolroom have been kind enough to put a few copies up to give away to all you marvelous fans.

All you need to do is head to this competition album on Facebook and tag yourself in one of the pics (shown below) – winners will be selected at random on the 10th June.
Good luck folks!

 

[CL Online Team]

Release Date: 31st May

In today’s undeniably cut-throat industry, it’s refreshing to see a project that embodies the spirit in which house music was born. Rather than competing against each other for the love of fans around the globe, this project sees some of the most innovative and credible labels on the circuit collaborate on this landmark compilation.

This is House….celebrates the very best that the house scene has to offer, with the artists reading like a who’s who of in-form production talent. David Guetta, Faithless, Deadmau5, Steve Angello, Armand Van Helden, Bob Sinclar… all on separate imprints and all brought together for this special double mix.

Chris comments: “Ideas like this are what excite me about this industry. This is a collection of music loving labels, pooling together their catalogue to make a great compilation happen, without the red tape the typically blights projects like this. I’m proud Rising Music is involved and look forward to seeing the reaction from the public.”

This is an upfront collection, with powerful club tracks that will be heard on dance floors internationally, with the inclusion of anthems like Bob Sinclar and Dirty South’s ‘The Russian March’, the Shapeshifters ‘Helter Skelter’, Steve Angello & AN21 ‘Swing N Swoosh’, David Guetta ‘GRRRR’, Chris Lake ‘Release’, James Talk and Ridney’s ’Forever’, and Deadmau5 & Chris Lake ‘I Said’ – all surefire summer hits.

Kieran Mansfield, Marketing and Business Director for Defected Records comments “This is a unique project, being the first time labels of this stature have worked collaboratively to champion dance music. The fact the album will be available globally on iTunes is a huge selling point. It’s good to be working with other labels in this way, we hope it’s the first of many.”

Similar sentiments were mirrored by Stuart Knight,The Business Director of Toolroom Records;

“Toolroom are proud to be part of this pioneering compilation showcasing some of the best House labels and producers in the world.”

This release will be exclusively available on iTunes, a move that aims to encourage the profile of dance music within Apple’s online store.

This is a new movement in uniting dance music…This is House.

Click HERE to get a taste for yourself!

TrenteMoller, Dave Spoon, Sander van Doorn and even the new one from Calvin Harris‘ label (Fly Eye) “Gecko”… we don’t think this could be any more eclectic if it tried. Well done Mr Lake, well done indeed.

For the full tracklisting visit Chris’s discussion pages on Facebook here: http://bit.ly/cGI8Ej

Enjoy! x

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[Jess - Rising Digital]

Rising Music returns once again with a true anthem from the newest member of the rising family, this is Nelski – Body Pop!

We kick the package off with the original mix, tom lead drums, vocal percussion, big piano chords and the vocal talents of Nelski all add up to a killer dance floor tune.

Next we have a remix from the mighty Radio Slave, and he certainly doesn’t disappoint.  With live keys from Tom Gandey of Cagedbaby fame, he creates an awesome deep house rework, beautiful keys, rising synths and deep piano chords all make it feel like summer is already here.

Jesse Rose turns in a deep and dirty jackin’ house version, with bumpin’ bass, heavy swung drums and pitched down vocals, this is sure to tear after hours floors apart, there’s also a handy Dub version.

The rebirth of Rising has started, and we can’t wait to show what we have coming for you next.

Check out the mixes and original below, HERE to purchase at iTunes and HERE to purchase at Beatport.

NELSKI ‘BODY POP’ [ORIGINAL] by risingmusic

NELSKI ‘BODY POP’ [RADIO SLAVE REMIX FT TOM GANDEY] by risingmusic

NELSKI ‘BODY POP’ [JESSE ROSE REMIX] by risingmusic

This bank holiday Chris is set to smash the Ministry of Sound to pieces alongside Mark Knight and all the usual suspects. Check the post below for more info. With anticipation building ahead of the night, the Toolroom PR team got in touch with Chris and fired some quick shot questions. Check out the article at Toolroom's Facebook Page to find out about future collabs, releases and much more…. 

If you're not quite sure what Chris is playing these days… check out the latest episode of his podcast – here in iTunes and here for all you RSS people. 

Peace. 

 Toolroom Knights return to London for the BIG Bank Holiday weekend, taking over Ministry of Sound on Saturday 1st May with an all-star DJ line-up that speaks for itself; Mark Knight, Benny Benassi, Chris Lake, Tocadisco (and that’d just be in the main room!)
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Following the roadblock success of February’s party, and more recently the mayhem and madness that was Toolroom Knights on the Terrace at Space-Miami during the winter music conference, Mark Knight once again leads the way for, what promises to be, another legendary Toolroom party. Special guest, Benny Benassi, makes a welcome return to the main room – his first UK appearance in over 18 months. Busy in the studio, working with chart-topping star Kelis on tracks for her forthcoming album, Benassi is guaranteed to bring the bass. Chris Lake and Tocadisco, celebrate the release of their forth-coming Toolroom Knights mix compilation and complete this stellar main room line-up.
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Over in the Bar, it’s all about the labels’ rising stars, as Toolroom’s ‘Leaders of the New School’ host the party with Filthy Rich, Pete Griffiths, Gina Star, Mark Storie and George Andrews at the controls. Upstairs in the Loft, we’re super excited to welcome UK house legend Graeme Park, playing a special 5 hour ‘classics’ set to celebrate 21 years of Gio Goi and launch their commemoratory mix album. London’s Electronic Sessions bring their Mayday Madness party onto dry land, as they moor up and take over the Baby Box with their full crew in toe.
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The Toolroom special entry offer continues – tickets purchased on the door receive a FREE Toolroom Knights CD mixed by Fedde le Grand, and for advanced ticket holders the CD will be available on the night for £5. (this CD would normally retail in stores at £12.99!!)
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There’s more…Toolroom have teamed up with Ministry of Sound to offer you the chance to win an AMAZING Prize that includes: 1 night's stay at an exclusive London boutique hotel, VIP entry for you and a friend to the Toolroom Knights May party, meet the Toolroom DJ’s, a table in VIP & drinks on the house, a year on Toolroom’s ‘Leaders Of The New School’ DJ promo list, signed Toolroom Knights CDs, a Toolroom Records CD wallet and a limited edition Toolroom Knights Miami t-shirt!
Simply check out http://bit.ly/9NIErW to find out how you can win the lot!

SATURDAY SESSIONS PRESENTS… TOOLROOM KNIGHTS
SATURDAY, 1ST MAY 2010

Box:
Mark Knight
Tocadisco
Chris Lake

PLUS SPECIAL GUEST…
Benny Benassi

Bar: Leaders Of The New School:
Filthy Rich
Pete Griffiths
Gina Star
Mark Storie
George Andrews

Loft: GIO GOI Album Tour:
Graeme Park (5 hour set)
Baby Box: Electronic Sessions
Nick Sheldon
Stefan B
Matt S Friction
2 of a Kind
Chase & Kingy
Ryan James
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Door prices: £22 on door (includes new Toolroom Knights Mixed by Fedde Le Grand CD) // £22 Advance (includes new Toolroom Knights Mixed by Fedde Le Grand CD + Queue Jump) // £6 After 4am // Students £6 B4 00:00 // £10 After
Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street, London SE1 6D

www.ministryofsound.com/club

www.toolroomrecords.com

As we are fast approaching summer it's time to have a quick look back at the top party of the WMC!

The Beatport Beach Party presented by Beatport, Pioneer and Armani Exchange took place at Gansevoort Hotel's private beach.

The night boasted twenty five of the worlds top DJ's including Afrojack, AN21, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Mark Knight and our very own Chris Lake.

The Beatport team went all out this year and teamed up with Insomniac Events of Los Angeles and Opium Group of Miami to showcase a bigger and better production, visuals and sound!

If you were one of the unfortunate ones who missed it then check it out here courtesy of B@tv

Enjoy! 

The lambs are bouncing, the skies are lighter… yes spring in the UK has finally arrived!! With Miami now a done deal for this year, it’s time to reflect on the WMC season and what’s potentially to come in Ibiza this year…

Join Chris Lake for sixty minutes of fresh house, tech house and an old favorite in the form of a blast from the past!

Track list to follow…

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Enjoy!

Chris Lake returns to the world of podcasting with over 60 minutes of huge tunes, massive, awesome or any other LARGE adjective you choose….! Look out for new tracks from his own imprint Rising Music, especially Nelski’s ‘Body Pop’, a big favourite amongst the peeps at his label!

Enjoy folks! Seb @ Rising

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