As the summer fast approaches AREA51’s line ups get hotter and hotter. Big news for this month is former Space and Dc10 resident Jo Mills will become our new Saturday Sessions resident. The talented DJ and producer is in high demand worldwide, about to jet off on her sixth annual tour of Asia, Australia and Indonesia before returning to her beloved home base of Ibiza to unveil her eagerly anticipated new weekly residency for summer 2008. Add to that the exciting news that Jo has announced a monthly residency at Manchester’s Area 51 and the fact she’s heading back into the studio to produce new tracks in time for summer and you’ve got one very busy DJ. Check www.myspace.com/djjomills for more details. Catch Jo tearing up the AREA51 dancefloor this Saturday with hot Toolroom record producer Kim Fai.
We caught up with Jo to find out more about her new residency and Ibiza..........
This month you make your second appearance at AREA51 as their new resident, what can we expect?
i am going to be playing some underground after hour sounds for the crowd to get on down too!
What do you think of the club?
i love it thats why i jumped at the chance to be a resident, its fresh and how a club should be, wicked sound system, nice and dark with low ceilings giving it that edge and a perfect size for the direction we are taking the night musically.
What other residencies do you have?
i play regularly for Club Azuli all over the uk and gbar in liverpool .....i also have a hot new residency here in ibiza this summer!!
How old were you when you started playing?
i learnt when i was 21, so 4 years ago!! haha sorry could not resist that......
What or who is behind your musical inspiration?
i absolutely love soul music..i was brought up on it, i love barry white, marvin gaye, stevie wonder.....black music has been a huge inspiration for me really. When i first started it was dj pierre that got me hooked, his wild pitch sound transends all styles of house music.
How would you describe your sound?
house music with techy vibes, intoxicating grooves and melodies ! music to dance too
What one track never fails?
one of my faviourate all time tracks is silicone soul - right on right on ....its timeless
What have you been up to recently?
i have been busy working on my lines up for the room i am hosting here in ibiza in the summernas well as playing in italy, dublin and the uk and of course working in the studio. i have been based in ibiza all of this year so it been ace being home its amazing here in winter
You a bit of a legend out in Ibiza Will you be out their again in 2008?
well yes! this is hot off the press as i have just confirmed the details.... pete tong is moving from pacha this summer and will be presenting his successful brand WONDERLAND at eden every friday , pete will be in the main room with GROOVE ARMANDA in the second room and myself and husband charlie (chester) will be hosting the white room upstairs! i will be playing every week along side ibiza residence djs and special guests, it is really exciting as the club is under going a complete transformation.
Who is you top tip for 2008?
tomas edberg, my resident for the white room this summer , hes an excellent produce and a really skillful dj he knows how to build a set as well as rock a dance floor
What's your favourite tune?
delete - flight departure
How about your own production, what have you been up to ?
well i am really excited as along side my 4 tune 500 partner Matti Schwartz we have just finished a remix of dancing in the dark bringing it right up to date for 2008! the track will be promo'ed at the miami winter conferance next week......
Where's your top Country to play?
ibiza of course!! its an amazing experience to play here in summer or winter
Finally, what 3 things make a good club?
the sound system
the vibe
the people
www.myspace.com/djjomills
COME AND CATCH JO MILLS BEGIN HER MONTHLY RESIDENT AT AREA51 THIS SATURDAY
