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IT’S been a year of transition for Axwell,
who along with Steve Angello and Sebastian
Ingrosso ?nally bade farewell to their
Swedish House Ma?a project at UMF in
March. The rest of 2013 has simply seen a
continuation of Axwell’s solo career, which he
maintained even at the height of SHM mania.
This year’s highlights include, he says,
“Playing at Fabrik in Madrid, one of the most
intense crowds. Also, my homecoming party
in Stockholm was a proper homecoming
party. I’m so proud of the Swedish crowd!”
And when asked if he has any stories to share,
Axwell replies, “I have seen and experienced
so many funny, crazy things these last couple
of years that I don’t even notice them when
they happen, it’s all just a part of ‘normal’ for
me now.
“The craziest thing for me is to see the crowd
love the music I make.” IAN ROULLIER
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AXWELL
From: Sweden. Style: “House.” Best
known for: “[Being] a part of Swedish
House Ma?a and Axtone Records.” Tune
of 2013: “‘I AM’ Sick Individuals & Axwell
feat Taylr Renee.” Breakthrough DJ/
producer of 2013: “Hard Rock Sofa.”
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ALY & FILA
From: Egypt. Style: “Uplifting, euphoric driving trance.” Best
known for: “Future Sound Of Egypt record label, radio
show and events.” Tune of 2013: “Simon O’ Shine & Sergey
Nevone ‘Apprehension (Aly & Fila Mix)’.” Breakthrough DJ/
producer of 2013: “Fady & Mina/Ian Standerwick.”
062 djmag.com
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