Cameron Holbrook

Los Angeles

Senior Manager at Beatportal

😎 🔊 North American Editor @Beatport (beatportal) + previous words at @Mixmag + @XLR8R 🌎 😎

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Introducing: Mary Droppinz

Mar 27, 2024 | beatportal.com | Cameron Holbrook

For Mary Droppinz, DJing is all about energy. “That’s my whole thing with DJing. I know that there are some promoters in America that are like ‘She’s too fast’ or ‘She plays bass, this is a techno nightclub.’ They’re getting too hung up on genre and speed. It has nothing to do with that shit. It’s about energy.
The Best Tracks of CRSSD Festival Spring '24 (DJ Selects)

Mar 12, 2024 | beatportal.com | Cameron Holbrook

Few events have come to mean more to Southern California ravers than San Diego’s CRSSD Festival. Returning to its home at the city’s beautiful Waterfront Park, this bi-annual three-stage event continues to flawlessly execute its eclectic presentation of techno, house, and live electronic music with each passing year.
Carlita: Artist of the Month

Mar 12, 2024 | beatportal.com | Cameron Holbrook

Throughout her whole life, Carlita has been submerged in cultural overlap. She is of Turkish and Italian descent. She is a classical musician who plays piano and cello, but she has also played bass, guitar, and drums in rock bands. In college, she took courses in marketing, computer science, and the music industry. Such a varied history might cause a bit of head-scratching for most, but for Carlita, real name Carla Frayman, it was the exact path she needed to walk.
TDJ: Playlist of the Week

Mar 6, 2024 | beatportal.com | Cameron Holbrook

Hi, this is TDJ! I’m writing this from a cute coffee place in Shanghai. It definitely feels surreal! I’ve been touring for almost one year non-stop, and it’s far from over!! I have so much coming up this year. It’s super exciting and inspiring, as I’m also in the process of writing my first album. I’m busier than ever, 4ever.
Eight Emerging Artists On Our Radar: February 2024

Feb 19, 2024 | beatportal.com | Cameron Holbrook

Mirror Zone label head Spekki Webu is the master of timeless techno.
DJ Minx: Artist of the Month

Feb 12, 2024 | beatportal.com | Cameron Holbrook

On a cold winter’s evening in the UK, I settled in for a Transatlantic chat with one of Detroit’s prodigal daughters, DJ Minx. After a slight delay, there she is, wearing a jazzy top and ready to roll. Friendly, open and warm, Minx has been there since the very early days, though it’s only in more recent times that she’s really been getting her flowers, globally at least.
Artist of the Month: Anané

Jan 15, 2024 | beatportal.com | Cameron Holbrook

The improbable scene: Super Bowl XLI, February 4, 2007, Colts vs. Bears at Dolphin Stadium, Miami, Florida. Prince is about to blow the proverbial roof off with an impeccable halftime show. But first, 100 million watching fans are about to get an unprecedented taste of Latin house rhythms, courtesy of legendary DJ Louie Vega and his Grammy-winning Elements of Life live ensemble.
Metrika - Playlist of the Week

Jan 10, 2024 | beatportal.com | Cameron Holbrook

This playlist delves into the vibrant world of Mexican artists who have graced the esteemed ‘El Teatro’ stage at the Day Zero Festival, capturing the essence of the country’s rich artistic movement. This stage serves as a dynamic fusion of diverse music genres and artistic forms. At the heart of the Day Zero Festival, at El Teatro Stage, our goal is to curate a musical and artistic showcase of unparalleled quality.
Henry Saiz: Cover Story

Dec 18, 2023 | beatportal.com | Cameron Holbrook

When Henry Saiz appears on my Zoom screen, he’s framed on a couch, an electronic keyboard propped beside him. Immediately warm and engaged, he tells me he’s at Parihoa Farm, a remote farm retreat in Muriwai on New Zealand’s North Island. With sweeping views out to the Tasman Sea, rolling green hills and ever-changing skies, it’s a truly idyllic pit stop. A couple of nights prior, Saiz DJed a private party at the property’s main residence for the owner and about 30 friends.
Barclay Crenshaw Ushers in his New Bass Era with Of The Trees on “Blue Mile”

Dec 1, 2023 | beatportal.com | Cameron Holbrook

After a storied, 18-year campaign under the Claude VonStroke moniker, Barclay Crenshaw is putting his house alter-ego on an indefinite pause to go back to his birth-name project.