43. Cosmic Gate

Cosmic Gate

The last few years haven't exactly been quiet for veteran German trance duo Cosmic Gate, but 2011 saw them pick up the pace again. “Overall the year was super-busy but very inspiring,” th...

Style: Electronic music

Best known for: Interacting with the crowd

Tune of 2011: Arty 'Around The World

Breakthrough DJ/Producer of 2011: Thomas Gold/Andrew Bayer.

What's the future of DJing? It will be exciting to see what comes after the laptop, USB and SD card.” Favourite app?

Favourite app? WhatsApp - it keeps you in touch with family and friends all around the world.

Discovery of the year? No matter how much we travel, the best sushi is at Jun-i in Montreal. It beats all those hip brands by far.

Rediscovery of the year? Jurgen Vries 'The Theme'.

Awkward Moment? Seeing people again in the morning after a wild party night, with some memory losses. Maybe happened once or twice...

Style or substance? “Style is more important, because without a good style there will be no substance, in whatever

Pet Hate? Ash clouds! They caused us some serious headaches

The last few years haven't exactly been quiet for veteran German trance duo Cosmic Gate, but 2011 saw them pick up the pace again. “Overall the year was super-busy but very inspiring,” they confirm.
As well as extensive global touring, 2011 saw Cosmic Gate finish their fifth artist album, 'Wake Your Mind'. “We put a lot of soul and heart into it,” say the duo.
They also found immediate success with their reworking of Jurgen Vries' 'The Theme', which hit the Beatport trance charts at No.1 and quickly became one of their biggest live tracks.
Cosmic Gate also experienced their “best Ibiza season yet”, playing Space, Privilege, Sankey's and Eden. “We had the feeling Ibiza was picking up compared to the last few years,” they say, “and as the island is always a good indicator for the EDM scene, we think it is a good sign for a great 2012 in clubland worldwide.”
It's hard not to agree with them.