YMMP : Your Music, My Pleasure

December 12, 2011

YMMP Presents: “Spotlight On…” DARIN EPSILON

★ One of the winners of John Digweed‘s DJ Competition (2011)
Sponsored by Bedrock, Beatport & Ableton Live

★ Winner of Breakthru Emerging Artists Tour B.E.A.T. for Chicago (2007)
Sponsored by Toyota Scion & Beatport

★ Ranked in MercuryServer.com‘s Top 250 DJ’s (2011 – Present)

★ Ranked in TranceAddict.com‘s Top 250 DJ’s (2008 – Present)

Internationally acclaimed DJ, producer, radio host, and label owner Darin Epsilon is often referred to as a leader of the Progressive & Tech House scene. His Perspectives radio show and podcast, along with his frequent guest appearances on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio (www.siriusxm.com), allow him to reach tens of thousands of listeners on a regular basis. His SoundCloud page (www.soundcloud.com/darinepsilon) alone has over 300,000 total plays and currently receives a whopping 10,000 plays per month. He recently launched his record label Perspectives Digital (www.perspectivesdigital.com) as an extension of the brand, further solidifying his influence and presence within the global dance community.

Within Los Angeles, where he currently resides, he often plays for the city’s most prestigious clubs, including Avalon (www.avalonhollywood.com) which was Urb Magazine’s 2009 Club of the Year and 40th on DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs of 2009, Vanguard (www.vanguardla.com), and Playhouse (www.playhousehollywood.com). Over the years, this has allowed him the opportunity to share the spotlight with many of dance music’s superstars including Hernan Cattaneo, James Zabiela, Sander Kleinenberg, John Graham (Quivver), Josh Gabriel (Gabriel & Dresden), Jody Wisternoff (Way Out West), Fedde Le Grand, Paul Harris (Dirty Vegas), Dirty South, Dave Aude, Morgan Page, and Kenneth Thomas.

However, it would be foolish to say that his achievements have been purely confined to the club setting. Global brands such as MTV, American DJ, American Audio, Elation Professional, and Global Truss have all called upon him to provide the soundtrack to their videos. His music can also be found in the films Ecstasy (www.facebook.com/xtcfilm) and Slip Cue (www.slipcuemovie.com), placing him in a small category of producers that have ever made it onto the big screen.

With hard work, passion, pure dedication to his art, and support from the industry’s most revered names, this Chicago native turned LA transplant aims to prove that this is only the beginning to a long and promising career.

For North America Bookings, contact Rob Muir at CUE Music Group: rob@cuemusic.net

For Rest of World Bookings: bookings@darinepsilon.com

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Interview with Darin Epsilon [12.08.11]

Dani Gee: How do describe your sound to new listeners?

Darin Epsilon: I would say it’s a variety of all different styles of house—progressive house, tech house, and deep house. There’s not really a rule; I’ll play any track as long as it’s quality and fits within my sound.

Dani Gee: Which producers have had the most influence on your music?

Darin Epsilon: In terms of DJs, I would definitely say Hernan Cattaneo or Nick Warren. I grew up listening to Global Underground compilations. As for producers, I mean, there’s so many out there… Christian Smith, Cid Inc, Guy J, Robert Babicz, etc.

Dani Gee: Out of all the tracks you’ve produced, which track has been your favorite release to date?

Darin Epsilon: It’s really hard to choose, but I have so much attachment to “Bluephobia” because it was my first ever original track and it received such huge support all around the world. Also, the Chris Fortier remix I did for his track “Twinkle Me” was another career highlight.

Dani Gee: For those of our readers who don’t already know, you were announced as one of the winners in John Digweed & Beatport’s DJ Competition last summer. Can you tell us a little more?

Darin Epsilon: The competition was basically to create your best thirty-minute mix out of the tracks they provided you. I spent over eight hours on this project and for me it was a really great time investment… You spend eight hours now, and if you are one of the people that are lucky enough to win, then it’s something that you can say you’ve accomplished for the rest of your life.

Dani Gee: When should we be expecting your next release (single, album)?

Darin Epsilon: I have some new releases this month including my remix for Black Hole Recordings and a “best of” compilation for my record label called Perspectives Digital Volume 2. This one’s currently charted at #25 in Beatport’s Top 100 Prog House Releases! Next week, I have new single titled “Metamorph” which has been getting really, really great support from all the biggest names.

Dani Gee: Upcoming tour dates?

Darin Epsilon: I’ve been playing Avalon about every 2-3 months. I just got back from touring Argentina last week, and I’ll have my first ever UK tour in April.

Dani Gee: Any advice for young producers and aspiring DJs?

Darin Epsilon: Be patient, be persistent, and be dedicated to what you’re doing. The reason is because it’s very hard to make a living out of music during these tough economic times, so you really need to have a lot of confidence in yourself and work hard. I’d also say it’s important to be able to see the bigger picture and know where you place in the industry. You should network as much as you possibly can because it only takes one person to make a huge impact on your future.

Dani Gee: Why should YMMP’s beat-boosters spread the word about Darin Epsilon?

Darin Epsilon: I think I have a unique sound, and I think I’m doing something completely different than what everyone else in Hollywood, or rather the country, is doing. I like to think that the music I’m putting out, from both myself and my record label, is quality and speaks to the people who are looking for the best underground house music.

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Links

www.darinepsilon.com

www.beatport.com/artist/darin+epsilon

www.youtube.com/darinepsilon

www.soundcloud.com/darinepsilon

www.facebook.com/darinepsilonofficial

www.twitter.com/darinepsilon

www.perspectivesdigital.com

www.beatport.com/labels/perspectives+digital

www.facebook.com/perspectivesdigital

www.youtube.com/perspectivesdigital

Listen to: Perspectives Digital Vol. 2 [charted at #14 on Beatport’s Top 100 Progressive House Releases at the time of the interview] : http://www.beatport.com/release/darin-epsilon-pres-perspectiveis-digital-vol-2/835292

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Darin Epsilon will be performing at the Avalon in Hollywood Saturday, December 17th with Hernan Cattaneo & Nick Warren.

Enjoy!

Peace,

Dani Gee

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