Tim Burton’s body of work is an Underland. His latest is Alice In Wonderland for Disney and sees the animator/director reunite once again with muse Johnny Depp. JUICE speaks with its favorite auteur of all time about the making of, why animation is back better than ever and why Alice is like us, young and conflicted. [more »]

Responsible for some of the biggest trance anthems of 2009, including hits ‘Eivissa Eivissa’, ‘Out Of The Box’, ‘The Beginning’ and his ‘RTFM’ remix for Misja Helsloot vs. Signum, and with a knowledge for studio buttons, sliders, computers, instruments, sequencers and plug-ins that borders on obsessive, there’s no doubting why Jan Oostdyk has been at the happy end of a love-in with peers like Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery and Paul van Dyk. Even name checked by Ferry Corsten and Sied van Riel in their DJ mag interviews as the Breakthrough DJ & Producer of the Year, next to his talent as a DJ and Producer, Jan also hosts an outstanding monthly podcast. His 2009 was a blast, but if our crystal balls are to be believed this 2010 Jan’s future is gonna be strapped to a rocket. [more »]

What do you do when faced with an interview with lead singer and Hollywood heartthrob Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars? First you read all about him and his band, how they formed over 10 years ago, how they sold over 3.5 million albums worldwide and how they won over fans city by city in the face of an obscene legal battle. Then you pick up the phone, dial the international code and get ready for war. [more »]

The 90s were simple times. The criterion for rock bands was to be angry and stay that way until you either burnt out or self-imploded. And while many have been lost along the way, Placebo have not only survived rock ‘n’ roll decadence but have also turned their angst into a form of energy for positive change. Due to rock our shores this month, JUICE speaks to outspoken frontman Brian Molko about freedom, religion, sexuality and fighting the good fight. Hey, not all rockstars are shallow, you know. [more »]

Legendary Madchester psych dance band the Stone Roses are as big as Manchester bands get although they’ve thrown in the towel some 10 years ago. At the right place and at the right time, the Roses’ fusion of rock and dance during the early days of rave propelled the band to international stardom. But a lengthy legal dispute with their label crippled the Roses and after 2 albums, they disbanded. JUICE speaks to amicable bassist Mani (also of Primal Scream - another pride of Manchester) who was down in KL recently to play a DJ set for new hot night This Feeling KL about the realities of rocking over 40, quitting while you’re ahead and throwing darts at Margaret Thatcher. [more »]

Big girls don’t cry. They fall, get up, keep their head up and rise above. Gone are the days when it’s a male dominated world. The females are getting the recognition they deserve. This month, JUICE celebrates these successful women and paired them up with another to prove that it’s not all catfight drama. No more weaker link BS and as we’re all equal now. Take a bow, ladies. [more »]

Some images of London are iconic. Carnaby Street in its Swinging Sixties heyday, Twiggy with that umbrella, Big Ben, Tower Bridge and of course, that Yeoman on the Beefeater Gin bottle. JUICE took an exclusive trip to the home of this juniper paradise to see how every single drop of the 21 million litres of Beefeater sold annually is distilled. Beefeater HQ carries with it almost 200 years worth of gin-making knowledge and tradition and in pride of place amongst all the memorabilia hangs a Royal Warrant for Beefeater’s own James Hawker & Co Sloe Gin, apparently a favourite tipple of the Queen and Prince Philip. So, in view of the warrant and seeing as the original Yeoman Warders, or Beefeaters, kept Londoners safe by guarding prisoners of the Crown in the Tower of London, JUICE takes you on a royal trip through London. La-di-da! [more »]

You would be fool to not know who Arabyrd is. She’s been kicking it with her ‘Byrdkick’ track, a slew of ball grabbing attention getting performances including at JUICE’s 7th Anniversary and Hanger launch, is one half of DJ collective Twinkies, and mover of Palate Palette’s new Barefoot night along with Crunchtime’s Cee of Al Haca. The girl has infectious stage presence and a music attitude that’s funky, fresh and future forward. No wonder the world wants a piece. We got the Sarawakian party starter to finish JUICE’s sentences because, well, we never know what she’s going to say sometimes. [more »]

The rose amongst her other thorny opponents, Angela Francesca Tan aka DJ Faith may not have taken the title, but she did walk away with the JUICE DJ Quest 2009 Readers’ Choice Award. An avid clubber turned DJ, she’s packed in her day job to spend more time with us in the wee hours. Huzzah! Just don’t be pulling any weak a$$ pickup lines on her, because she can handle her machines…. [more »]

Why Holland leads on the dancefloor. Or do they? Dance aficionado Marlina Azmi grabs some Edam, puts on her clogs and goes undercover. [more »]