We there again for 3rd time at Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium and we still can not easily recover from the amazing energetic party atmopshere.
On the 2nd day of the festival we met M.I.K.E. who was performing at the I Love The 90's stage. Last year we did an interview with him when he was performing at Paul Van Dyk' stage. The Belgian superstar dj/producer and radio host who resides at the moment in the USA offer us in this interview great insights about his forthcoming album on High Contrast/Be Yourself Music. He tell us about the sound and atmosphere of his album and he uncovers the collaborations that are included with some fantastic artists from around the globe. He also reveals that there will be some modern reworks of his classic trance anthems in a more progressive house/club house direction. In addition he tell us his opinion about the current state in the club scene and how EDM became mainstream. Of course he offer us his opinion about Tomorrowland festival where he performs for 6th year in a raw always with great success. M.I.K.E is always with a smile in his face and he wants so much to share his passion for his music. His performance was absolutely stunning with great classics played by the artist who produced them back in the glorious days of trance.
Tasty info about M.I.K.E.
M.I.K.E. became captivated early on in his childhood with the synth-pop sounds of the 80's, which were brought on by band icons such as Depeche Mode and legendary synth master Jean Michele Jarre. His plans to follow in their footsteps and bring dance music to a different level didn't fall short when he went on to release one of his timeless anthems, 'Universal Nation' followed by 'Strange World'!
As the list continued, creating such hits brought on major appeal by huge names like Moby, Ferry Corsten, Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery and so much more - which of whom M.I.K.E produced impressive collaborations and remixes for.
As time passed and M.I.K.E.'s name spread, popular demand began to expand rapidly worldwide! From the UK, to cities all around Europe & straight across the Atlantic & into North America and down Latin America, Asia and Australia - Ministry of Sound, DanceValley, Tomorrowland, Trance Energy, Winter Music Conference - were some of the prestigious venues that till this day M.I.K.E. is noticed for as a top leading performer/DJ. And now teaming up with labels such as Sirup Music, High Contrast Records, Garuda Music, and Armada Music, he continues introducing fresh new sounds with edge & a twist of progressive and club house for a totally modish blend. You can grab a taste on his weekly radio show 'Club Elite Sessions', also heard on various stations worldwide including SiriusXM and Digitally Imported Radio .
Check outwww.mike.be for more updates, news, releases, links and touring info for a chance to experience a majestic adventure!
Enjoy this great interview.
Many thanks to Caroline for arranging this top interview.
Many thanks to Paul for his great camerawork.
Many thanks to Debbie & Getinpr for having us as press at Tomorrowland 2012.
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