Interview with Lange

Here's a recent interview with Lange, who's playing at The Riot! event in December.

1. For those who aren't familiar ,can you start by giving us a brief intro and let us know what you have been up this year?

I've had a great 2009! Remixed Ferry Corsten, Above and Beyond, co-written with my producer friend Andy Moor 'Stadium Four'. The follow up single to 'Out of the Sky' with Sarah Howells called 'Let It All Out' was out in October as well as my new version of the 99 classic, 'Happiness Happening'. Also I mixed 3 compilations this year, including the first in my 'Lange presents Intercity' series which was out on double cd in the summer! Touring-wise it's been very busy and to top it off I was voted 31 in the DJ Mag Top 100 Dj Poll. A new instrumental single 'Wanderlust' is out this month too.

2. Riot is hitting the plug a Sheffield for it Christmas bash, have you played at plug before and do you have any particular tunes you associate with the venue?

No, I've not played there before, looking forward to it!

3. What's been happening lately for you in the studio and will you be dropping any of your new productions at the club?

I've been really busy in the studio working on my new artist album for 2010. I will be testing some new tracks over xmas!

4. Do you have a particular classic you will be playing to celebrate Christmas this year?

Yes, I'll be playing Mel & Kim - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree as usual

5. Riot is a brand known for covering all types of tougher music with artists on the label from judge jules to Lab 4. When you are feeling a bit tougher which producers do favour?

I am partial to playing some tougher stuff now and then, esp in longer sets. Artists that spring to mind are Sander van Doorn, Mark Sherry and Fabio Stein.

6. Has it been a busy christmas for you did you have anytime to kick back and relax?

Actually I'm flat out touring over xmas. In Brazil for 23rd/24th. On a plane xmas day headed to Slovenia for a party on 26th, then on 27th I'm up in Sheffield at plug as you know. On 28th, I'll be chilling out.

7. What was the best christmas present you received this year?

I will let you know ;-)

8. If you could kiss anyone under the mistletoe who would it be?

Ruth.

10. And finally tell us what you have got planned for the new year.

2010 is going to be a very busy year for me! In March I'll be releasing my 2nd intercity compilation. It will be a double cd and digital release and will feature some brand new material from me as well as a few tasty exclusives from my label, lange recordings. Shortly after that around June, I will be releasing my new artist album, which I'm very excited about! Together with a busy touring schedule, and producing my intercity podcast every 2 weeks, I'm going to be non-stop through most of the first half of 2010!