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Five sets we hope you didn’t miss at Movement Detroit 2013
Movement is a unique festival in North America because it attracts all ages and features artists old and new, boasting more than 30 years of music history. With such a stacked lineup it’s difficult
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Giuseppe Ottaviani paints listeners ‘Magenta’ with new album
Italian producer Giuseppe Ottaviani has long been considered one of the most respected names in the trance community. Having started as part of Vandit Records music group, NU NRG, Ottaviani soon after established himself
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Dubfire: It’s when you dig deeper that you understand the depth this music has
Iranian-born but raised in D.C., Ali Shirazinia has been frequenting record stores since early in his childhood. Throughout the 90s and early 2000s, he captivated crowds alongside fellow producer Sharam Tayebi. Known collectively as
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Interview: Jay Lumen talks fads and feeling the music
Having spent his childhood years studying at a music conservatory, Jay Lumen got his musical education long before his peers began experimenting with Ableton. It’s that same attention to detail and taste for composition
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Interview: Garnica talks about his debut album, music industry, influences, and what’s next
Rafael Garnica is no stranger to the electronic music scene. Since the early 90s, Garnica has been championing his distinct sound through his experiences, such as touring with South American bands in the 90s,
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Top five must-see exclusive sets during Winter Music Conference 2013
With March approaching faster than you can say “Miami or bust,” minds are slowly coming out from winter hibernation into full-blown music/party mode. It’s that time of year again—when Miami becomes saturated with DJs,
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Ibiza International Music Summit speakers, dates and theme announced
The Ibiza International Music Summit is arguably one of the most anticipated events of the year within the EDM community, dubbed “the TED of music conferences,” it provides an opportunity for some of the biggest
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Five bogus guesses on where TomorrowWorld 2013 will take place
After selling a record-breaking 180,000 tickets in 1 second, it was announced that the music festival Tomorrowland is expanding outside of Europe, with dates set for September 27 through 29 2013. The location is
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Festival Fashionistas – Where to get your festival wares
You don’t have to plan on raiding all of your nearest Urban Outfitters, Forever 21s, and Party Citys to stock up on neon, tutu-mesh, and fuzzy animal hats this festival season. Quite a number
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Alan Fitzpatrick announces residency at Jaded Afterhours
When we interviewed Alan Fitzpatrick last week, he mentioned the infamous Jaded afterhours parties in London as some of the most emotionally significant with regards to his musical upbringing. We think it’s pretty fitting
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Apparat and Modeselektor announce release of MODERAT II
Release Date: August 2, 2013 Record Label: Monkeytown Records We’ve been waiting (im)patiently for this moment. Four years after their successful self-titled debut album, Moderat, the Berlin-based electronic side project consisting of Modeselektor and
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Sasha: In the house with a dance music legend
A fellow DJ once said, “In the world of dance music, if life is a dance floor, and God is the DJ, then Sasha is God”. He’s certainly achieved a god-like standing among many
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Funkagenda talks Back in Black at Club Space in Miami
Hurricane Sandy didn’t ruin the festivities over Halloween weekend. Back in Black was supposed to take place in Midtown Miami at a 70,000 sq. foot custom-built arena, but was quickly moved to the infamous
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Electric Zoo 2013: are we too excited? Tickets on sale now
It’s crazy to think that Electric Zoo 2012 in New York City was almost two months ago. So what’s next? Well, the obvious, Electric Zoo 2013! If your last experience on Randall Island was
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Giuseppe Ottaviani talks trance and humble beginnings
He’s long been considered one of the original fathers of trance, ranked among artists such as Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery and Paul Van Dyk. Considered a pioneer in the genre, the Italian-based DJ
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Dada Life to release new album ‘The Rules of Dada’ on Oct. 15
Dada Life is only a few days away from dropping their latest album. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, I’m sure the champagne and banana suits will — that’s right, banana suits. These
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Stephen Jacobs talks Pizza Party and the ‘housie realm’
A co-founder of the West Coast group, Pizza Party (along with NitGrit), and an original member of the Headtron crew, Stephan Jacobs is best known for his pioneering influence in the LA bass music
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Climbing the groove branches at Treehouse with Robert James
When the word “treehouse” is brought up in conversation, it is usually referring to forgotten 2×4 pieces of wood that haven’t been used for climbing since 1996; but when you’re in Miami – it’s
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Nari & Milani dropping Atom- Bombs at Mansion
So just like Leve7s at Ultra Miami, Tomorrowland 2012 also had it’s signature anthem. Although it was not produced by Avicii, he did play it, and it has been featured in more mash-ups than
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Mednas: LIV’s Resident DJ talks house, Miami, and “Derby”
After DJing around the world for nearly a decade, Morrocon-born producer Mednas took Miami’s music scene by storm. Having held residencies in some of the city’s top VIP clubs, Mednas sat down with mybeatFix
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