Armin van Buuren opens PING account on iTunes

Armin van Buuren has opened up a Ping account on iTunes. The new social medium allows users to follow their favourite artists and friends to discover the music they’re downloading, listening to and talk about. Ping is the latest trend in social media and eases the promotion of music, staying in touch with artists and keeping up to date on their music. The social media phenomenon is growing bigger every year. Next to Facebook pages, Twitter accounts and countless other personal and fan profiles, Apple has now introduced a new feature for the biggest music portal in the world, iTunes. Ping makes it easy to keep track of artists and label releases, concerts and gigs, recommend music and write reviews. For Armin van Buuren, the number one DJ of the world as chosen by the critically acclaimed...
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Armin’s studio session ‘Feels So Good’

Sometimes, less is more. According to Armin, his track ‘Feels So Good’, taken from his upcoming fourth artist album ‘Mirage’, is the perfect example of that. Curious how this saying relates to ‘Feels So Good’? You’ll find your answer, plus a whole lot more production secrets about this summer sounding collab with vocalist Nadia Ali, in another special studio sessions with Armin! In the previous editions Armin told you what kind of role his brother played during the production of ‘Mirage’ and that ‘Virtual Friend’ was inspired by an article in a British newspaper. In this edition he explains how the Nervo Sisters are involved in ‘Feels So Good’ and why this track sounds so different from the other ‘Mirage’ tracks. Join Armin in his studio once again! Check...
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'Paul Oakenfold, Armin van Buuren and Paul van Dyk unite for Loveparade charity theme'

DJ’s United for Loveparade charity theme

Paul Oakenfold, Armin van Buuren and Paul van Dyk have collaborated on a track called ‘Remember Love’, an homage to the 21 victims and visitors of the 19th edition of the world-famous Loveparade event. All proceeds will be donated to charity. The Loveparade tragedy July 24th 2010 is a date the dance scene will never forget. At the Loveparade, celebrated in Duisburg, Germany, more than 500 people were injured and 21 people were killed after panic broke out due to overcrowding in the tunnel entrance of the festival terrain. The Loveparade attracted more visitors than it could handle, resulting in mass hysteria and the death of 21 young dance lovers. Organizer of the Loveparade, Rainer Schaller, declared that this has been the final edition of the legendary event, that on average attracted...
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Want to interview Armin?

Desperate to find out more about your favourite DJ? Got a burning question, but never had the chance to ask him? Collect all that you’ve ever wanted to know about Armin van Buuren, because now’s your chance to ask him! With Armin’s ‘Mirage’ coming up on September 10th, we’ve decided to arrange a special interview with him. And this time, YOU are the journalist. There are two ways to submit your questions. First one is through Armin’s Twitter, by tweeting your question and including the hashtag #armininterview . The second option is through Armin’s Facebook page. Become a fan and reply to the wallpost regarding the interview. The deadline to send in your questions is set on Wednesday September 8th, 12 am (CET). That Friday, we will have a video interview with Armin, where...
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Win Tickets for WE ARE ONE!

On September 11th, Berlin will welcome thousands of electronic music lovers in its O2 Arena to celebrate WE ARE ONE! It’s no one less than Mr. Paul van Dyk who invites you to join this outstanding party in the capital of Germany. This milestone-event in Germany’s electronic music scene awaits you with the cream of the world’s dance music artists on its time table: Armin van Buuren, Underworld and of course Paul van Dyk himself are going to bring you an extraordinary night. The three of them will be backed up by Giuseppe Ottaviani, Jerome Isma-Ae and special guest The Blueman Group! If you don’t have your tickets yet, you’d better hurry up cause the event is almost sold out! If you’re not up for any stress, but for enjoying WE ARE ONE for free, this is your chance! Armada Music...
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