REJECTED  /  EDWIN OOSTERWAL

From Holland’s thriving electronic music scene, yet another promising artist steps into the limelight. After being involved in a number of groundbreaking projects, dj/producer Edwin Oosterwal is taking things to the next level. With a critically acclaimed solo-début, Dusty House Room 4, on his own Rejected imprint and gigs in some of Europe’s leading clubs, an international breakthrough is inevitable.
Edwin started dj-ing in the East of Holland, where he was studying to be an engineer and first met his friend and future musical patner in crime Joris Voorn. Mixing all types of music for tough crowds, Edwin soon mastered the craft of dance floor wizardry. Deejaying remained a passion in those days, only to become the main focus in later years. Edwin’s engineering endeavours brought him to all corners of the world, picking up different musical influences along the way. His years in Sydney broadened and deepened his take on electronic music. Living in NYC helped further develop Edwin’s historical perception.

Edwin returned to Dutch shores in 2005 a seasoned musical connoisseur. He soon hooked back up with Joris, who at the time was making a serious career out of spinning and producing. The two of them started Rejected – production outfit, dj-team and label. From the first release it was clear that Rejected had international appeal. For The People, Cliché and Let’s Go Juno ended up in all the right record bags. Moreover, as a label manager for Rejected and the more techno-oriented Green, Edwin also helped sign such pivotal releases as Pitto’s Feelin’ and 360’s Neon.

After more than fifteen years of paying his dues and biding his time, Edwin finds an old dream fulfilled. Not only is he heading two of Holland’s leading electronic music labels. He is also touring the world with his own contemporary take on the sound he has been representing since the early nineties – as Rejected and by himself. Awakenings, Fabric and Panoramabar are only the beginning. The rest is set to follow suit.

Out now on Rejected

Carlo Lio – Mike Loves The Horn (Original)
Carlo Lio – Mike Loves The Horn (Edwin Oosterwal’s Twisted Soul Mix)

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Rejected look to round out the summer and call in the autumn with a track that has been igniting floors all season for label chiefs Edwin Oosterwal and Joris Voorn. “Mike Loves The Horn” also sees a Rejected debut for two artists who individually have rapidly risen to the top of their game.

Canadian producer and Rawthentic label boss Carlo Lio has enjoyed a whirlwind couple of years. As an artist his sound sits proud within the far reaching realms of Techno and Tech-House. Having spent the summer enjoying the delights of his Barcelona base, he also found time to step into the studio with friends, one of which being, Coyu.  Spanish producer Coyu has followed a similar musical trajectory to become one of the most in demand young producers of today. As a label owner he has also seen his Suara imprint go from strength to strength and become a home to many an established name.

“Mike Loves The Horn” finds the pair in full party mode. Borrowing heavily from the legendary Jon Cutler, we are treated to a funky guitar riff, which is soon overpowered by the aforementioned ‘Horn’. Both underpinned by the strongest of kickdrums. Edwin Oosterwal steps up on the remix and takes the original on a twisted run. A blunted filtered bass pulses throughout, backing a fearsome kick drum as the original’s guitar is fed through the wah wah. Fine performances from all involved…It’s yours!

Rejected at Fuel Grand Closing!

Next to their 15 years on stage celebration at Trouw Amsterdam this Saturday. You can also catch Joris Voorn and Edwin Oosterwal together with Eva Maria at the Grand Closing of Beach Club Fuel this Sunday September 18 in Bloemendaal aan Zee. We’re already looking forward to the weekend and we hope to see you there!

Rejected celebrates Queen’s Night at Trouw

This Friday Joris Voorn and Edwin Oosterwal will celebrate Queen’s Night at Trouw. And for this edition they invited Technasia. Downstairs Cassy is playing with Frank Lorber. Come early as there will only be a few tickets at the door!

Rejected celebrates Xmas at Trouw

It’s the festive season and this Sunday December 26 Joris Voorn and Edwin Oosterwal celebrate Boxing Day at Trouw Amsterdam. It’s been a great year and for this edition they have invited Agoria. Downstairs in the Verdieping Olaf Boswijk is playing together with Motor City Drum Ensemble. So this will be a very special night. Thanks for all your support in 2010 and hope to see you there!

Rejected back at Trouw!

This Saturday September 18 Joris Voorn and Edwin Oosterwal are back for their residency at Trouw Amsterdam. They will play all night long. The previous nights were great so hope to see you there!

rejected at trouw!

this sunday joris voorn and edwin oosterwal will host another rejected night at trouw in amsterdam. we have 5×2 guestlist spots available for anyone who can tell us when and where joris and edwin first met. send your answers to guestlist @ rejected.nl!

dusty house room 4 out now!

over the past twelve months, rejected have seen their super successful ‘dusty house’ series become the catalyst for a reemergence of the filtered house sound. with joris voorn’s ‘sweep the floor’ ruling the summer of 2009, and nic fanciulli’s ‘feed the freezer’ dominating the winter months, its time for us to enter la maison once again, this time to visit ‘room 4′. room 4 is occupied by edwin oosterwal, co-owner of both rejected and green imprints alongside joris voorn. our move from room 3 to 4 is seamless, and this is down to the sheer quality of oosterwal’s productions. ‘scrub the tub’ with its crowd baiting piano riff and floor shattering bassline is a certain smash. as is ‘beat the dirt’ on the flip with its disco flavoured, funk guitar mastery. 

rejected label night at cafe d’anvers

this friday, may 14, joris voorn and edwin oosterwal host another rejected label night at cafe d’anvers. last time was a great success so hope to see you there!

green at doornroosje!

after a very successful night at berlin’s panoramabar last weekend, joris voorn and edwin oosterwal will host a green night at doornroosje in nijmegen this saturday, february 13th. the night is the official release party of ripperton’s debut album on green “niwa”. next to ripperton they invited dutch talents pitto and quince who both are working on releases for green. see you there!

green at panoramabar!

this sunday joris voorn and edwin oosterwal will host a green night at berlin’s panoramabar as part of the closing of this year’s club transmediale. they invited deetron and pitto to join them in one of the world’s most infamous venues. the party starts around 14.00 and will end when the last person has left the dancefloor. see you there!

edwin oosterwal 2009 year mix
joris voorn essential mix 18-04-2009
 edwin oosterwal deep inside show 17-07-2009

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