There’s no way to deny it, we had a blast with FRISKY Loves India last year. The show turned out to be one of the most successful ‘FRISKY Loves’ shows in recent memory. We want to relive the moments and create new memories with this, the 10-Year Anniversary edition! This time around, some DJs are new, some are returning - all are guaranteed to make you want to pick up and op on a plane to India to party with these friskyFreaks! We know we want to!

WHAT: FRISKY Loves India.
WHEN: Saturday 27 August 2011 at 27 AUGUST 2011 @ 07AM NEW YORK | 12PM LONDON | 03PM DUBAI | 0430PM INDIA (world times here)
WHERE: FRISKY! (Click on Tune In)
WHY:Do we need a reason?

Here’s the Facebook Event to RSVP and share with your friends.

*What is ‘FRISKY Loves…’

It all began with Argentina. Back in 2005, we had an idea: Why not do a show solely on Argentina, where some of the most passionate friskyRadio DJs and fans come from. Indeed, the first friskyRadio Loves Argentina wasnt even called “friskyRadio Loves Argentina,” for even we didnt know what a unique concept and show we were pioneering. At the time, there was simply nothing like it anywhere: not on Internet Radio, not in FM radio. Like so many things on friskyRadio - we were the first to bring the ‘Country/Region’ showcase concept to the world. Since then have visited well over 30 countries or regions, from Russia to Finland, from INDIA to Greece and everything in between.

Many thanks to our friends at SQProject for making this happen! Check out their site here.

Hola friskyFreaks! We’re back with another edition of the Charts!

Here are the Top 10 mixes on friskyRadio in July 2011, based on listener tune in data and the friskyRadio Subscription download trends:

01. Del Sol - Travel Sounds - July 2011
02. Deepsessions - The Voyager - July 2011
03. Dave Seaman - Radio Therapy - July 2011
04. INCEPTION - Marcelo Vasami - July 2010
05. Adi Dumitra - FRISKY Loves Romania - July 2011
06. Vogelmann - LIGHTWORKS - July 2011
07. LATTY - Chillout Sundays - Cinematics - July 2011
08. Haazy - Sextronic - July 2011
09. Gerardo Boscarino - De Ushuaia a la Quiaca [DUALQ] - July 2011
10. Sound Process - Still Deeper - July 2011

Congrats to all the DJs that made it to the friskyTop 10 and thanks to the fans and listeners that tune in each day, every day!

You can download these shows, in addition to more than 8,000 other exclusive shows that you can not get anywhere else on the friskyRadio Subscription.

Well well whadayaknow - the charts are back!

Here are the Top 10 mixes on friskyRadio in May 2011, based on listener tune in data and the friskyRadio Subscription download trends:

01. 16 Bit Lolitas - Bits n Pieces - May 2011
02. Frangellico - TRIPPIN - May 2011
03. Federico Epis - Sensations - May 2011
04. Nick Warren - Sound Garden - May 2011
05. Lemon 8 - 8 Track Mind - May 2011
06. Fernando Ferreyra - Dreamers - May 2011
07. Eelke Kleijn - Outside the Box - May 2011
08. FRISKY Loves Hungary - May 2011
09. INCEPTION - Marcelo Vasami - May 2010
10. Faskil - Silly Waffles - May 2011

Congrats to all the DJs that made it to the friskyTop 10 and thanks to the fans and listeners that tune in each day, every day!

You can download these shows, in addition to more than 8,000 other exclusive shows that you can not get anywhere else on the friskyRadio Subscription.

The Charts are BAACK!!! Here are the Top 10 mixes on friskyRadio in March 2011, based on listener tune in data and the friskyRadio Subscription download trends:

01. Martin Garcia - Artist of the Week - March 2011
02. Deepsense - Voyager - March 2011
03. Jody Wisternoff - Intensifed - March 2011
04. Dynamic Illusion & Retroid - Mindfields - March 2011
05. Sound Process - Still Deeper - March 2011
06. Tim Benjamin - encore - March 2011
07. Federico Epis - Sensations - March 2011
08. El Reyalto - Tech Coast Tribal - March 18 2010
09. Mariano Favre - TRIPPIN - March 2011
10. Max Gueli - New Ground - March 2011

You can download these shows, in addition to more than 8,000 other exclusive shows that you can not get anywhere else on the friskyRadio Subscription.

Hey, did you hear? Its FRISKY’s 10 year anniversary this year. So what are we doing to celebrate? Well, apart from doing a massive ‘FRISKY Loves…’ show each month this year featuring your favourite country, we’re throwing a party for ourselves and you’re invited. Joining in the celebrations are frisky music-mixologists:

JODY WISTERNOFF
MISS NINE
DARIN EPSILON
THOMAS PENTON
VOGELMANN
ROSE & PAUL
SONIC UNION
SHAMANAH

Now it wouldnt be a birthday celebration if you had to pay to get in would it? Thats right, the party is FREE. Join us on the rooftop of the Betsy Hotel in South Beach Miami

Again - lets recap: Sun. Sand. Music. Ocean views. About a 1000 of your closest friskyFriends. friskyDJs. Hot weather. Chilled drinks. See you there!

WHEN: March 24 2011
WHERE: Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4186. (305) 531-6100. Click for map and directions.

COVER: FREE!
Really, as in FREE FREE: Yes, FREE as in FREE FREE.
On Facebook? Click here to RSVP!

See you there!

Our friskyRobots were bored and instead of keeping the servers running, they made some new colourful stickers. And we’re giving them away for free!* Here’s what you need to do to get your hands on one of these stickers:

1. Send a Self Address Stamped Envelope (SASE or SAE) to:
Faisal Sultan
770 Broadway
4th Floor
New York, NY 10003

Please make sure you put enough postage on the envelope to cover postage costs from New York City to your destination. We are no responsible for non-delivery of stickers due to incorrect postage.
2. Camp out in front or your mail box, waiting for the stickers to arrive.
3. Stick them everywhere! May we suggest they look great on your laptop:

*While supplies last. First come first served. SASE is the only way to get these stickers. You agree to give up rights to your first born in exchange for these stickers.**

** No you dont.

In a relatively short time since friskyRecords splat onto the surface of the Electronic Dance Music scene “since there just weren’t that many record labels in EDM,” it has enjoyed countless Top 10 releases, original tunes from artists ranging from Jerome Isma-Ae to Vogelmann to Nemanja Kostic to everyone-in-between including the first mixed compilation from Bedrock artist and friskyRadio resident Pole Folder. Piloting the friskyRecords ship was our Dear Leader Ira Heinichen, who’s uncanny ability to spot trends before they became “trendy” and saw the label enjoying growth and more importantly, releasing amazing tunes that (we hope) dared to challenge the run-of-the-mill dance music genres.

After 4 years of strong leadership, Ira Heinichen is moving on to spend more time with his collection of chia pets. We’re obviously sorry to see him go, but understand how much time and love chia pets require. Taking his place is Jean-Christophe Detrain, better known as Faskil. Ira and I are extremely excited and happy that Faskil has chosen to take on the role of Head A&R and all-round friskyRecords head honcho.

Says Faskil about his new role:

I’m very proud and excited to join the Frisky family as A&R for the friskyRecords label. Since its first release in 2008 (the beautiful Destinations CD mixed by my dear friend Pole Folder), it has remained one of the most groundbreaking label in the electronic music scene, thanks to Ira and his vision. I can’t thank him enough for trusting me in taking over the business and will do my best to live up to his expectations. I only hope I won’t have to deal too often with Faisal ’cause he’s an ass. Just kidding, F., chill. Can’t wait to start!

Ira Heinichen, friskyRecords Label Ninja (2007 - 2011) says:

It’s with the greatest pleasure and excitement that I hand over friskyRecords, a project that’s seen my blood sweat and tears since day one over three years ago, to such a wonderful and talented individual as Faskil. He’s been a pillar of our brand from very early on, and his selection as my successor was a no-brainer. We’re eagerly looking forward to the new direction and inspiration he will bring to the imprint while I am able to move onto other exciting prosepects. friskyFaithful stay tuned: we’re about to explode your mind!

Not to be outdone, Faisal also chimed in with one of his quotes:

Can I get some ice cream now?

Please join Ira and me in welcoming Faskil to the friskyCrew and family!

The Concept: Pick a region, usually a country, and showcase its electronic dance music to the world. The hand-picked DJs from the friskyRadio robots are sure to paint a unique picture of whats hot in that part of the world.

The Show: friskyRadio Loves…

The History: It all began with Argentina. Back in 2005, we had an idea: Why not do a show solely on Argentina, where some of the most passionate friskyRadio DJs and fans come from. Indeed, the first friskyRadio Loves Argentina wasnt even called “friskyRadio Loves Argentina,” for even we didnt know what a unique concept and show we were pioneering. At the time, there was simply nothing like it anywhere: not on Internet Radio, not in FM radio. Like so many things on friskyRadio - we were the first to bring the ‘Country/Region’ showcase concept to the world. Since then have visited well over 30 countries or regions, from Russia to Finland, from Turkey to Greece and everything in between.

friskyRadio Loves Argentina: We go back to the one that started it all for us - our love affair with all things Argentina. Its DJs consistently rank amongst the most popular with our fans, its fans being amongst the most vocal and passionate about their music, their DJs and their favourite radio: friskyRadio. This one’s for you Argentina. This one’s for the great state of Argentina

This special comes with an extra side order of awesome as it kicks off a year-long celebration of friskyRadio’s 10-year anniversary! Thats right, 2011 marks our 10th year in existence! What started off as a single stream by a geek with too much time on his hands has grown into a world-wide phenomenon! Over the next 12 months, we will celebrate this huge milestone the only way we can: by giving you the best in electronic dance music anywhere on the planet; with some extra surprises and giveaways here and there… 10 Years… And we’re just gettin’ started.

The FRISKY LOVES ARGENTINA - 10 Year Celebrations Kick-Off Event airs Saturday January 29, 2011 starting at 08AM San Francisco (11 AM New York | 1300 Buenos Aires). Click here for more information and line-up.

John Digweed was asked what his most favourite club was to play at in 2010 and he chose the legendary B018 in Beirut:

“BO18 in Beirut - a 500-capacity, pitch-black room with a roof that opens up for an outdoor party!”

Indeed, B018 consistently ranks amongst the Top clubs in the world not because of its unique setup (after all, how often do you get to party with 500 punters in a bomb bunker?!) but for its consistency in booking the world’s top talent.

Goosebumped on friskyRadio is teaming up with B018 Beirut to bring you a ‘Night at the B018:’ A special which showcases the club’s residents to give you a sense of what its like to party at this amazing venue. Tune in Saturday January 22 2011 for this extra special Goosebumped and be transported into the underground (er, quite literally, as the club is under the ground)… Taking you down will be B018’s newest resident - our very own Fady Ferraye. He is joined by:

Ziad Ghosn
Big Al
Stamina
Gunther

Dont miss this amazing showcase into a unique clubbing experience. Download all the mixes here now!

For more details on B018 check out B018.com.

The Charts are BAACK!!! Here are the Top 10 mixes on friskyRadio in December 2010, based on listener tune in data and the friskyRadio Subscription download trends:

01. Fernando Ferrayra - December 2010
02. Vogelmann - LIGHTWORKS - December 2010
03. Coskun Simsek - Labyrinth - December 2010
04. Ira Heinichen - Elemental Underground - December 2010
05. Hassan Rassmy - The Passage - December 2010
06. Addliss - WAVES - December 2010
07. Silent Waters - Artist of the Week - 28 December 2010
08. Deepsense - Voyager - December 2010
09. Vogelmann - TIME OUT - December 2010
10. CJ Art - Spectrum - December 2010

You can download these shows, in addition to more than 7,000 other exclusive shows that you can not get anywhere else on the friskyRadio Subscription.