When EDC NY’s lineup was initially released, there was an outcry that the lineup didn’t stack up to its Las Vegas cousin. What it may lack in big names (although there are still quite a few) it more than makes up for by providing an experience that is curated for diversity. Bass music is heavily represented this year with Figure and others finding refuge in the Basspod, a hardstyle closing set by Headhunterz is destined to be one of the most talked about experiences of the festival; second only to Saturday’s grand finale – a Carl Cox and Loco Dice b2b set. For something experimental, Art Department’s Jonny White and Kenny Glasgow will be curating a strangely emotive dance experience before The Bloody Beetroots Live unleash a wall of distortion to close the Circuit Grounds. Steve Angello steps up to the plate with a newfound creative freedom, following the launch of his new label and Essential Mix while Maceo Plex, who emerged out of the shadows as a ghost producer to powerful deep house presence, converts a new army of faithfuls. There is no lack of big room presence either, with Eric Prydz, Afrojack, Nicky Romero, Thomas Gold and more bringing the the mainstage action EDC is known for.
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Bloody Beetroots unleashed “Chronicles Of A Fallen Love” last October with help from “Raise Your Weapon” vocalist Greta Svabo Bech. The tune made for Beetroots bliss with a drum-heavy backbone and electro-rock elements to compliment the breathtaking singing, and has been revisited for its remix package this week. Leading the pack of musical shape-shifters is Tom Swoon – the man formerly known as Pixel Cheese — with the exclusive progressive rendition. Swoon’s praised chord progression and delicate, melodic touch is a match made in heaven for the original production, and his latest outing is one worth attention.
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Well, as predicated by the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, it’s the end of the world as we know it. Unfortunately, only one of us is John Cusack, so the rest of us have no choice but to party into oblivion. At least we can thank the Mayans for conceding doomsday to a Friday. To accompany Armageddon, we have provided a list of tunes that will add appropriate theme music to the backdrop of imminent annihilation. Hopefully, you can find consolation in their uplifting message. Godspeed.
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The Blood Beetroots have ended their interval of dormancy by following up on their June release of “Rocksteady” with “Chronicles of a Fallen Love,” an emphatic, vocally driven original. Greta Svabo Bech, of “Raise Your Weapon” and “Fire Inside” fame, offers a sensational vocal performance as usual, breathing life into the thunderous production. The Bloody Beetroots compliment Bech’s evocative vocals with a subtle piano melody and a soft, thumping kick drum, before turning up the energy with a metallic, electric guitar riff, in the same vein as “Rocksteady.” The track, along with an instrumental version, is available on Beatport today.
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Best of Instagram is a feature from Dancing Astronaut that showcases our favorite pictures from our favorite DJs on Instragram each week. This week, we’ve got gems from Hardwell, Pasquale Rotella, Diplo, and more.
Do you want to have your photos included in our Best of Instagram feature? All you have to do to be eligible is use the hashtag “#astrogram” in your photo entry on Instagram. Keep your photos DA or dance music-related, and we’ll choose one user-submitted photo to include each week.
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Italian producer Gigi Barocco takes The Bloody Beetroots latest screamer “Rocksteady” and injects it full of adrenaline. Like freebasing monstrous bass, this remix makes your heart jump out of your chest while it kicks you in the head with steel-toed boots. Heavy dubstep wobbles and huge percussion turn the energy up to 11 – it’s not easy to go harder than Sir Cornelius Rifo but Gigi Barocco has risen to the challenge – with impressive results.
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Since “Warp”, their massive collaboration with Steve Aoki, The Bloody Beetroots have fallen off the map slightly. They are back today with a new single, “Church of Noise.” Fans of the spiderman mask donning Italians should enjoy “Church of Noise” as it features their classic rock/electro mesh sound. Dennis Lyxén, former front man of the Swedish punk band Refused, provides the adequately hardcore vocals. Out on Beatport today.
The Bloody Beetroots ft. Dennis Lyxzén – Church of Noise
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