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	.: So Hot Right Now...

date: 4th February 2005
columnist: Margaux

So Hot…

CENTRAL ENERGY BLACK LABEL VOL.2
Following on from the successful CENTRAL ENERGY 'Transmission Red' comes another massive volume. This time featuring the combined talents of one of Australia's biggest names in trance Yoshi alongside a massive name on the international scene: DJ, Live act & producer Brooklyn Bounce (DJ Bonebreaker).

Yoshi
Within Australia's hard dance scene Yoshi has become one wanted DJ. Playing out for only four years he has earned himself a massive following and obtained residences in some of Sydney's and Australia's top clubs and parties. At the age of 26 he has established himself as one of Australia's top DJ's and this phenomenon of sight and sound is travelling faster than the speed of light when it comes to providing his disciples with what they want.

You can catch Yoshi at:
11/2 - Family Nightclub -Brisbane
17/2- Wanted @ Phoenix Bar- Sydney
18/2 - Embassy Hotel, Penrith - Sydney
27/2 - Daydreams @ The Hunter Bar - Sydney
12/3 - Progress @ Gas - Sydney
6/5 - Rise - Perth
TBC - Hard Kandy -Melbourne
TBC - Black Cat, White Cat - Adelaide
TBC - Platinum - Gold Coast
TBC - Gecko Bar - Canberra

Brooklyn Bounce (DJ Bonebreaker)
Brooklyn Bounce are one of the biggest European Dance Acts (now on their fifth album 'x-Pect The Un-x-Pected') kicking off their 2nd sellout Australian tour with this gritty hardstyle live recorded mix-up from their producer and inhouse DJ, DJ BoneBreaker. One the most successful Dance-live-Acts world-wide nominated twice for the ECHO, MTV Europe Best Dance Act and once for the COMET Awards. Brooklyn Bounce received various gold and platinum sale awards peaking with 'Bass Beats & Melody' selling no less than 360,000 units last year. The third successful chapter of Brooklyn Bounce began late last year with the single 'X2X' going Platinum. In a country wide Search with NESTLE's and VIVA TV, two new Frontgirls for Brooklyn Bounce were found with the 20 year old Berlinerin Noreen as well as the 24 year old Australian Katie. Now, with the forthcoming album: 'X-pect the Un-x-pected' set for release in March along with a bonus "Best of CD's", This introduction mix up is absolutely Brooklyn Bounce and will have anyone loving the hard stuff with a bit of bounce jumping all night long.

You can catch Brooklyn Bounce at:
19/3 - Scattered, Sydney
24/3 - Sydney (tbc)
25/3 - Bass Station, Melbourne
27/3 - Rise, Perth
1/4 - Fever, Gold Coast (tbc)

SO WHO ARE A-STUDIO?
Unless you're Russian you could be forgiven for having never heard of A-Studio. Set to become Russia's finest export, we proudly introduce this exciting quartet of energy, innovation and one of the most exciting projects to date. Household names in their native homeland, this fresh sounding dance quartet have already received massive up-front support. S.O.S is being released in the U.K first followed by Australia. This funky number, has a classy clip with a retro / 70s twist! It's house, meets electro, meets 2005 & it's different to what's out & about right now! Aus DJs are going crazy over it, also featuring a Skylark remix. It's been in the ARIA Club Chart Top 10 since November!

For more info & to watch the sexy clip, double click on: http://www.arkade.com/astudio/

SPANKOX - TO THE CLUB
The premiere of 'Hey DJ' will be at the Berlin Film Festival on the 12th of February. First release date is in the Benelux: May 25th, 2005 - in cinemas.

Checkout clip: http://www.spankox.com

ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE
DJ Tiësto is a man that needs no introduction. Tiësto has become the epitome of trance music over the last five years. Since his debut with the remix of Delerium's smash hit 'Silence,' he has captured the hearts of thousands of clubbers with his expertly laid-out sets and uncanny ability to work a crowd. 'Another Day At The Office'’ offers an exclusive look at Tiësto on the road, following him around the world, starting in the Summer of 2002 until the end of the year. The DVD covers high-profile parties such as: Cream-Ibiza, Bloemendaal, Impulz outdoor, ID&T Innercity, Motion Open Air Switzerland, and several gigs from the North American Area2 tour just to name a few. Besides the main feature there's lots of extra features on the disc, most outstanding is a 44 minute interview recorded on the streets of Miami Beach.

For more info check out: http://www.tiesto.com

WHAT IS MUSIC?
Satellite events announced, marking the festival’s tenth and strongest year. With news of the enormous WHATISMUSICONATHON? taking place in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, the What Is Music? festival will continue its tradition of presenting intimate showcases at smaller venues, at a traditionally affordable price – now known as the What is Music Satellite events.

So Not…

INTERFERING RELATIVES
At least you can choose your friends…

BLACK OUTS
Unless you get to leave work early and get paid for the whole shift – woohoo!

PERIOD PAIN
‘Nuff said.

EMPTY PROMISES
That tradies are renowned for making – hello? Is anyone gonna supply me with directory board signs or what? Ordered it weeks ago so what’s the story morning glory?

FREAK FLOODING AND BLOCKED TRAINS
So it took me 2 hours to get to work on Thursday! Did you hear the Tullamarine freeway was completely submerged under water and that people were walking to the airport carrying their luggages?! Catch all my latest goss on Nova, bless Hughesy, Kate and Dave!

So What…

What’s PC?

Politically Correct In 2005
(How to speak about women and be politically correct.)
1. She is not an Airhead -- She is Reality Impaired.
2. She does not get Drunk or Tipsy -- She gets Chemically Inconvenienced.
3. She does not have Fake-o-Bagos -- She is Medically Enhanced.
4. She does not Nag You -- She is Verbally Repititive.
5. She is not a Slut -- She is Sexually Extroverted.
6. She does not have Major League Hooters -- She is Pectorally Superior.
7. She is not a Two-Bit Whore -- She is a Low-Cost Provider. ie other eleven wanted to acquit.

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