Housequake is without doubt the current club sensation of the Netherlands. Housequake is the musical movement of Roog and Erick E that is causing waves throughout the clubbing world. It’s a real earthquake of dance music – sold out, roadblocked clubs with long entry lines and an atmosphere to rival any club night in the world. All of this is down to two vastly experienced Dutch DJs who raise the roof every time with their enthusiasm. Who would have thought that these two vastly experienced stars would retain so much enthusiasm for the scene after so many years at the top?

Perhaps the differences between both artists makes for such a successful collaboration – always up for it party DJ Erick E versus serious music lover Roog. But that’s when the behind the deck magic occurs – the duo form an inspirational team and push each other to the next level. It is a dynamic, musical battle, each challenging the other to top the next track. Six CDJs have never been used to such great effect!

Before teaming up for Housequake, Rogier van Bueren and Erick Eerdhuijzen had already made it to the top of the club scene domestically. Erick’s success story as a DJ began at Amsterdam’s legendary Roxy club in the mid 90s, and he has never looked back, quickly gaining a reputation that makes him inextricably linked with dance music. Studio-wise Erick has proved himself too, with top 40 hits Boogie Down and Make You Smile on Little Mountain and Work Recordings.

Roog is unquestionably Holland’s most popular house DJ, consistently delivering pure uncompromising soulful dance grooves. His long-awaited production breakthrough came in 2003 with Hardsoul (Roog with Greg), due to the quality deep soul-track Back Together, featuring house legend Ron Carroll. This led to international production successes, with Roog regularly releasing on the cream of international dance labels, such as the UK’s Defected label. Roog also has time to run Hardsoul Pressings and R+G Electronics.

The duo have spun together in the past, in Holland’s best parties such as the legendary Club Risk and Loveboat events. Both enjoy large amounts of airmiles on their frequents flyer cards too, with gigs in the UK, US, Middle East and Asia in 2006. Huge demand means they both play out 25 times a month, often with multiple bookings on an evening.

Now the cooperation of the duo is offical – and what a time to launch Housequake! House is hot in Holland once more, with a new generation of dance fans coming through. Both Roog and Erick E have played a pivotal role in the development of the Dutch scene and are arguably pioneers of the genre, retaining that enthusiam in 2006.

So, why team up for Housequake now? ‘For the fun of it’, says Erick E simply. ‘Housequake started out as a laugh,’ adds Roog ‘but now it’s completely gotten out of hand!’ Erick claims it all happened by accident: ‘Once Roog was booked to spin after me at a beach party. When he arrived in the DJ box, I asked him if he would be up for a bit of back to back action. This caused an instant response on the dancefloor - we both enjoyed it so much and the clubbers went completely wild!’ Roog confirms: ‘Our enthusiasm for the music reached the public, so it seems. Everywhere that we play together is a complete madhouse.’ Erick concludes: ‘We both spin so often each month, so its essential to have a night like this in-between. A few hours of pure party as a duo – that’s Housequake.’

To sum up, Housequake stands for good times in the world of house music. Housequake is THE house experience of 2006.

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