New Years Eve is a time for champagne and celebration, but it’s also become an excuse for hardcore partying, and, of course, dance music. (Which holiday will be next?) This year your options are better than ever, so we’ve gathered a list of our DA-approved parties for cities all over the USA. This first part of our guide focuses on events out West, and we’ll have a roundup of East Coast options as a followup. Of course, we’ve just gathered a select few elite parties and there’s a whole lot more of them out there, so check out Wantickets’ list to see all your options.
Pacha is continuing its birthday celebrations with another huge show: Fedde Le Grand is coming to the NYC hotspot this Friday, and bringing incredible up-and-comer Deniz Koyu with him. Dancing Astronaut wants you to be a part of the fun, so we’re giving away another pair of VIP tickets… but we’re also throwing in a meet-and-greet with Fedde himself and a DA/Pacha prize pack. We know you want to be there when Fedde turns Pacha into “Paradise” and Deniz gets “Dangerous” behind the decks, so enter now! We’ll pick a winner on Thursday at 6pm EST.
If you’re like us, you love the thrill of what EDM in the US is becoming and want to be a part of it. So, are you? We hope so. We’re on the lookout for new, talented individuals to bolster our editorial, photo, and video teams in and around major cities across the US: NYC, SF, LA, Las Vegas, and Miami. If you’re interested in taking your passion for music to the next level – and learn a lot in the process – click on the links for the relevant applications. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can’t guarantee that we’ll get to respond to everyone – but if we’re interested, we’ll contact you via email.
Today is Thanksgiving. It’s a time to give thanks for good health, good friends, good family, and, of course, good music. We thought we’d take the time to pay tribute to our favorite parts of dance music culture on this day of thanks, not only for the guys who slave over turntables while we get to party, but for the dance music scene in general and its constantly expanding fanbase. This one’s for the EDM acts that put their heart and soul into it, the clubs that go all out every night of the week, and the people who live and breathe house music. It’s the least we can do.
Those with an ear to the ground for house music know of Fedde Le Grand’s accomplishments. In recent times he’s whipped up “Metrum” and “So Much Love”, and by the looks of things, he’s only just warming up. He was one of our top picks at Nocturnal Wonderland and he delivered quite a set, and we’re even going to see him again this weekend at Sensation Barcelona. Check out our chat with the legendary DJ and producer after the break.
David Guetta is the happiest man on Earth, or so it would appear after watching his new documentary, Nothing but the Beat. This feature-length film takes viewers into the ever-so-exciting life of the renowned DJ and producer, following him everywhere in his private jet to the largest stages around the world, all saturated with diehard fans. Aside from the awkward transitions between scenes, this is the most professional documentaries made about EDM thus far — it simply blows Take One out of the water. It also tells an exceptionally inspiring story, showing how a club DJ from Paris merged an ostracized genre (house) with pop, creating an ambiguous category of music that the world not only recognizes now, but is completely infatuated with. Read on to find out more.
Electric Zoo 2011 is fast approaching, and that means there’s a musical storm headed straight for Randalls Island NYC and it’s set to do some massive destruction. There are three whole days of music to listen to across four different stages, and the extensive schedule is far too difficult to narrow down yourselves, so we thought we’d put together a little guide to make things easier. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first time festival-goer or a seasoned vet, because we’ve got something for everyone. So head past the break and check out our editors’ picks, along with handy links for all the stuff you might need to make it through the weekend.
The “S” Man, Roger Sanchez, has been in the game for a while now. We picked his brain about house music past, present, and future, his label, Stealth Records, his latest single Worldwide, and even Moombahton.
Here is some fresh and funky Electro House with a great uplifting build to the first drop at 1:45. The drop has a very hard-hitting yet unique sound that is sure to set dance floors on fire. Overall, a great remix by Breakdown released on Vicious Records. Breakdown has also released a summer DJ set available free to download. It showcases a lot of the work they have produced over the past couple years. Give it a listen and add to your summer playlist! Enjoy.
Ralvero Feat Whiskey Pete – Drunk Tonight (Breakdown Remix)
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This remix has a great high-energy feel to it with a funky bass line that will make you want to bounce across the dance floor like there’s no tomorrow. The second and third drops both have amazing energy. This track was just released this past Wednesday on Pacha records and has jumped to the top of the Pacha charts on Beatport in a matter of days. This track is the newest from San Francisco producer and fellow astronaut Jared F. So give it a spin and become a pussy lover yourself!
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Pussy Lover – Jared F Whippit MixAvailable for purchase on Beatport.
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