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Taking things to Xtreme: an interview with Miss XS
Reported by K8-e
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With a recent signing to the XtremeUK DJ agency, upcoming gigs in China, USA, Australia, Germany and Ibiza and a tune released on famed hardstyle label IMP, Miss XS has been a busy lady.
As HF regulars will know Miss XS posts on here frequently. Always keen to share her success, get feedback on her tunes and collaborate with others, her enthusiasm for dj’ing music across a variety of styles and productions is infectious and she’s a nice girl to boot! After meeting Claire last year when she was making a tune with Dan Dyson down my way, I’ve followed her progress with interest and am now thrilled to see her starting to get the recognition she truly deserves for her efforts. I took some time to catch up with Miss XS to find out more...
I know it’s a clichéd first question, but as it’s your first for Harderfaster let’s start at the beginning: how did you get into dj’ing and who were your inspirations?
I got into it basically for something to do to start with. I'd a sports injury that stopped me doing anything at a decent level and my mate's brother had decks. I thought it was cool but never touched his as I didn’t want to break them. I got my own decks – kam bdx 280s – and then started mixing. To start with I did house and garage, the more commercial stuff that was around at that time – zed bias etc that kind of thing and Dj Ez really inspired me to push what I did. Then a year on someone introduced me to hard dance and I fell in love with djs like Anne Savage, Andy Farley, The Tidy Boys all being big inspirations and it has grown from there. Now I’m playing hard dance, hard style, bouncy hard dance, a mixed variety of house and branching into a bit of trance too.
You’ve recently been signed to the XtremeUK DJ agency, how did that come about and what‘ve they got in store for you?
I got a phone call asking if I’d like to join them – they are invite only so it’s great to be asked. After a bit of thought and a few phone calls with them I met them and signed up. I have a lot of tours lined up, Australia, USA, China plus much more in the pipeline which I’m really looking forward to. It’s giving me a chance to show people what I can do with all my styles.
Wow, that sounds like some pretty cool stuff!!! This isn’t the first time you’ve played abroad though is it?
No, I have been to Greece and Dubai already, which were both great, although Dubai stands out because it was an amazing out door stage, with a fake dance floor packed with clubbers being rained on with a sprinkler system. The heat was amazing especially on stage but it was worth it – they are so up for it there. I’m also playing Charlys Angels in Ibiza this year, as I’m going there for a holiday and was lucky enough to get a chance to play Charlys which I definitely wasn’t going to turn down!
So for those of us not able to travel to catch you in the more exotic locations what do you have lined up for us UK wise?
3rd June – 30 min guest mix on (www.ramair.co.uk) With Dave r & DJ Tricky www.connectedharddance.co.uk between 8:30 and 9pm
3rd June - I’m at Squelcher, SEOne, London (masked ball so bring a mask)
4th June - Cyberkitten LAUNCH @ The Empire, Milton Keynes (it's free so no excuse not to be there!)
11th June - I’m at Elevation, t2, turnmills, london (my ressie)
2nd July - Elevation again
4th July - I’m dj’ing for my sponsors @ Club Panitiles (date could change)
23rd July - Elevation with a funky flavour
14th August - Elevation
20th August - I’m playing for Creation in Abersoch in Wales
18th or 19th - November is the Children in Need event by Trancendance in London
Miss XS at her residency: Elevation
Let’s talk about tunage. You’ve recently had a tune (Trick) signed to Dutch hardstyle label IMP (http://www.juno.co.uk/products/172561-01.htm). I also have an amazing unsigned tune by you and Steve Gillen – “Call it what U will” that I LOVE (note to all record labels WHY has this bad boy not been signed?!?!) How long have you been producing? Was “Trick” you’re first signing?
Almost a year properly. I had messed with Fruity on my ex boyfriends PC while I was at uni but I got down to it when I got back and brought the program for myself. I’m loving the chance to learn new things all the time and to get the ideas out of my head and into a tune I can play in my sets. I have a few slightly old tunes available on Soundclick as well as a tune which was part of the HarderFaster Unsigned project and is up on http://www.trackitdown.net. I like to make a variety of tunes from hard dance to hardstyle and they always seem to reflect my mood. My tune called “this ride” I’m hoping with be the next signing so watch this space.
Also I’m working on a tune with my friend Zimma and we hope to have that in people's boxes soon – it's becoming a nice slab of hard dance mayhem and it’s a joy to work with someone as like minded as myself.
What influences you when you produce?
I normally go on mood – if I’m happy I end up making fluffy stuff, if I have had a bad day its evil stuff. I listen to a lot of music but producers like Gaz West, Wid and Ben, Paul Glazby and Adz really stand out for me and I hope one day I can create tunes like they to that really get the energy going
You’ve been heavily involved in Internet radio, tell us a bit about where you’ve played and where we can catch you online these days?
After doing pirate radio when I first started in Derby, I thought it safer to do net radio and I used to do 7 different internet stations, but that got a bit to hectic for me although it was fun. I used to play on www.tranceairwaves.com, www.risefm.com, www.selectaradio.com, www.newtechpirates.com and more. Now I just play on www.selectaradio.com every Thursday night from 9pm till 11pm GMT – it goes out worldwide so we get a wide audience range due to the time. You can also see me on the webcam when I get mine fully working so you can see me in action in my room mixing it up for the listeners. Selecta also do a few club nights as well which is a great way for the selecta dj’s to show their skills in a club and meet up and have fun.
Vinyl vs CD? What’s your thoughts and preferences?
I love vinyl but due to the cost and the weight I prefer to use cd. I can also play my own tunes or my friend's tunes out in my sets without having to pay loads to get them pressed. I do miss the hands on feel you get with vinyl but I love the versatility you have with cds these days. It’s a lot easier to carry more tunes with you as well with cds. No more shoulder pain!
If you could pick anyone to do a B2B with who would it be and why?
This is a tough one, there's so many good djs out there I'd like to get in the booth with, but I have always been a fan of PVD and I think if I had a chance I’d love to get into the booth with him and have a b2b session. He is a master on and off the decks and I have admired him since seeing him at Gatecrasher Summer Sound System.
Interesting (but cool!) not a dj I thought you would pick. So what tunes have rocked your world this year?
The year tune wise is still young but so far I’m loving – Adz+Greg Tate – Ways of the Dealer – which I don’t think is out yet but I’m lucky to have a promo copy and its going down a storm in clubs. Wid and Ben – Fight Yourself, is another storming tune that I almost always try and fit into my hard sets. And Andy Whitby – Feersum, a monster of a tune that is so evil it’s amazing.
Not forgetting the new producers coming through like Steve Gillen, Dan Dyson, MDA & Spherical and all the others climbing quickly through the ranks with storming tunes. I wish them all the best for the rest of the year and I shall enjoy playing what they come up with next.
So what do you like to do in your spare time – do you have spare time?
I'm happy to not get much spare time at the moment because it means things are going well, but when I do get some other than spending time with family, my boyfriend and my friends. I like to go snowboarding (with boyfriend, sister and her friend) and no I'm not very good but it's such fun. I do taekwondo with my sister, I restarted so that we can do it together – it’s a great way of keeping fit. On the odd occasion I go go-karting (never say women can’t drive, makes us want to beat you). And the usual cinema, meals and nights in.
Miss XS in Dubai
And finally a few quick fire questions…
What CD are you listening to at the moment?
None it's too late at night but last one was my Greenday – Dookie album (I'm seeing them in June, yay!)
Tea or coffee?
Neither I don’t drink hot drinks my mouth is too sensitive.
Favourite movie?
Enter the dragon a wicked Bruce Lee film although I heard that ONG BAK is one to rival it so I shall wait and see.
Indian or Chinese?
Chinese
Favourite book?
I don’t read much but I love Harry Potter books. I'm awaiting the 6th one to come out.
And if anyone wants to buy you a drink (we all know dj’ing is thirsty work!), what should they get you from the bar?
Just a can of coke. When I'm working I tend not to drink and half the time I'm driving back the same night is like to stay off the heavy stuff.
Thanks for taking the time to chat!
Miss XS is a thoroughly lovely lady. She must be doing something right. With 6,000+ profile hits on HF she is the most "viewed" female DJ in the profile chart. What with worldwide interest and her production career coming along nicely she's got a lot to be proud of and to look forward to. Watch this space 
All photos courtesy of Miss XS.
Miss XS will be appearing at the following events...
Squelcher Vs Guilt
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Friday 3rd June 2005
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£10 in advance; £12.00 on the Door.
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www.squelcher.co.uk
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Tickets Available through following ticket Agents now..
For Group Discount (5 or more) contact -
Adam (07801) 678445 or Andy (07802) 981217
Tickets will we available to purchase online and through the following Agents/Outlets shortly...
Ticket Agents:
Method Clothing: 01753 623296
Thames Avenue, Windsor
Slough Records: 01753 528194
Farnham Road, Slough
Mad Records: 0207 439 0707
Silver Place, Soho, London
Banging Tunes: 0207 323 5303
Oxford Circus, London
Pure Groove Records: 0207 281 4877
Holloway Rd, London, N19
IMO Records: 0208 288 0700
Cheam Rd, Sutton
DotVinyl Records: 01923 23 25 27
High Street, Watford
SilverBack Records: 0207 404 9456
Tottenham Court tube station, London
Access all Areas:L 0207 267 8320
Kentish Town Rd, Camden
Eukateck Records: 0207 240 8060
Endell Rd, Covent Gardens
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A huge thankyou to everyone that came down to Squelcher vs Guilt on April 1st.
This was our most succesful event to date and Squelcher celebrated a very very happy 1st birthday!!
So what's next?
Well, it's a short wait til the next one, but we aim to bring you same successful formula of Audio and Visual Pleasure!
2 rooms of Music, Quality DJ's and a Live PA. Alongside the fantastic lasers, dancers and decor you've come to expect.
The Theme for this party will be "The Masquerade Ball" as we try to create an alternative surrounding for your nights entertainment.
Fancy dress is optional and Masks will be available on the night!
Attractions and Distractions to include:
2 Rooms
12 DJ's
1 Live PA
15K EV (Eskimo) Sound System
2 x 3D State of the Art 1/2 Watt Laser Systems - courtesy of Mirror Images
Intelligent lighting - Trackspots, Acrobats, Solar Spots
LAK:UK Professional (Themed) Dancers
Themed UV Backdrops courtesy of Visual Bliss.
Funky Inflatables
NOZ (Laughing Gas) Stall
UV and Glow Stall
ClubShotuk Instant Photo Stall
Face Painting Stall
Fully Licensed bar at Non-club prices
Luxurious Leather Sofas throughout
Large Chillout Area
Secure Cloakroom
Friendly Staff and Security
Check out www.squelcher.co.uk & www.guilt-club.com for Photos, reviews and latest news on previous and forthcoming Squelcher and Guilt Parties..
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Hard Trance. Tech Trance. Nu NRG. Hi NRG. HardStyle. Hard House. Prog House. Deep Techno. Techno.
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Room 1 : Squelcher (Hard Trance, Hard House, Hard NRG)
Orpheus Live PA - (AntiWorld, Free Spirit)
Steve Blake - (Squelcher, Heat UK, Impact Recordings)
Matt Handy - (Hands On Records, AntiWorld)
DJ D4RK - (Squelcher, Guilt, Newtechpirates)
DJ N-Slay (Squelcher, Newtechpirates, Trancendance)
Miss XS - (Rage, Elevation, IMP)
DJ Loki - (Squelcher)
Rumbles - (Squelcher)
Room 2 - Guilt: (Tough House and Techno)
Kenneth L - (BassLine NYC)
OpaqueJake - (becomeone)
John McCash - (Redemption, Property)
N-Slay - (Guilt, Newtechpirates, Squelcher)
D4RK - (Squelcher, Guilt, Newtechpirates)
Rob Masterton (Robsounds)
Benji (Newtechpirates)
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Elevation vs Trancendance
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Saturday 11th June 2005
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Turnmills [map]
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The 11th of June see the first day event for elevation @ T2 Turnmills, we will also be joined by TRANCENDANCE for this event. With the very best in up and coming djs from London and the rest of the uk,
Official Pre-Party for Tasty @ Mass
we will have some tickets for Tasty available for sale, and you will also be able to pick them up for £12 plus booking fee at Elevation vs Trancendance up until 9pm on the night.
If you buy a ticket on the door of Elevation vs Trancendance, you will also gain entry to our event for £5 all night. This offer applies to anyone that already holds a ticket for tasty as well.
THE BEST WARM UP LONDON HAS EVER SEEN.
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From: K8-e on 20th May 2005 23:20.20
From: Zimma on 24th May 2005 01:34.47
From: Miss XS on 24th May 2005 02:20.14
Thanx to k8e and harderfaster for this 
From: acid les on 24th May 2005 09:36.41
nice interview. Keep up the good work Miss XS you will go far Im sure. 
From: bennett on 24th May 2005 09:59.54
nice one babe!
see you at turnmills
From: Neats on 24th May 2005 10:18.39
All that hard work is paying off, you deserve it
From: ORPHEUS on 24th May 2005 12:42.16
good interview claire.....lots of love n squeezy hugs as always....see you when you get back from china. xx
From: *Kiotic* on 24th May 2005 12:53.01
great interview claire nice1!
have a wikid time in china, and c u on tuesday
From: N-Slay on 24th May 2005 17:42.31
nice one claire - have a good one in China and we'll see you at Squelcher vs Guilt!
From: snowqueen on 25th May 2005 11:17.11
welldone, you deserve everything....need to see you more in the ukxx
From: Nikki S on 25th May 2005 15:19.17
You go girl! Nx
From: Mr Jones on 25th May 2005 19:49.27
Great interview heard loads of postive feedback about miss xs, must check her out
From: vinyljustice on 26th May 2005 09:18.53
ahh thats why you aint been on msn, you busy girl, great interview you show em girlie
From: mace on 27th May 2005 20:40.41
NICE ONE CLAIRE!
From: Devastatin Dan Dyson on 29th May 2005 06:10.52
wkd stuff claire
From: DJBARRY on 30th May 2005 05:00.42
Nice one !!!!
So glad to see things falling into place...
From: Joe Black on 30th May 2005 13:29.02
Another up and coming DJ hoping to make it on her looks.
Unfortunately, it appears that she has no hope.
From: SonikBloo on 30th May 2005 19:17.58
Interesting stuff, good luck Claire!
From: Intervention-UK on 31st May 2005 14:50.52
go hun
From: Steve Gillen on 31st May 2005 20:16.35
nice one ! well deserved. great questions & interview
cheers for the comments, both of you Claire & Katie ! xx
From: littlemissgenki on 31st May 2005 22:25.17
Just because she's prettier than you Joe & has far longer legs! Claire happens to be a damn fine dj and top producer to boot. If you don't believe me then the tequila is on you this Friday at Squelcher vs Guilt
Great stuff Claire & Katie, you rock! So when are you doing a back to back set then?
From: Yojo - Cyberkitten on 31st May 2005 23:27.37
Well done on the interview K8-e. Nice one. Deserved. Congratz Claire! You go girl! See you in MK at CK on Saturday babe...
  ..... xx
From: Maria on 2nd Jun 2005 06:19.51
Best wishes!!!
From: Hoochie Koochi Man on 4th Jun 2005 19:23.29
Trixta says hi Missy ;-)
From: James Condon on 5th Jun 2005 18:30.24
Hey, nice one babe. Chat soon x
From: Pete M on 20th Aug 2005 16:16.45
I'm not surprised at all by Joe Black's negative comments. Miss XS is a talent. And thank God for DJs like her. 
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