Social media has greatly enhanced the connection between fans and artists by allowing them to connect on a level far greater than that of a spectator. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have given us an unprecedented look into the lives of our modern day rockstars by taking us behind the booth, into their homes and studios, and even sometimes into their pasts. Click below the break to check out some of your favorite artists in their younger years and find out which superstars got an early start by strumming guitars or tickling the ivories. We have shots from Steve Angello, Chuckie, Skrillex, Nervo, A-Trak, and more.
All before the age of 21, Sandro Silva has co-produced long lasting anthems such as “Epic” and countless remixes, from “Forever Young” to “She Wolf.” This week, Silva revisits his December release, Let Go Tonight, with a remix package featuring takes from Starkillers, Makj, and Justin Prime. The percussive club tune is shattered by vibrant electro and dub stylings, orienting it beyond its original brand. Starkillers offers a surprise with his rendition, throwing dubstep into his trademark sound while Makj continues to impress with his increasingly popular grooves. Justin Prime wraps up the package with the melodic relief that Silva and Makj left behind. (more…)
It’s safe to say we didn’t expect to see Borgore release big room house tracks any time soon. In rare form, the audacious dubstep veteran collaborates with trap prodigy, Carnage, to produce a dance floor trembler to rival “Epic.” “Incredible,” set to release on Spinnin’ Records, almost feels like the sequel to the Silva and Quintino original. In the same way Terminator 2 turned up the action, Borgore and Carnage’s sequel turns up the bass. We probably could have just condensed this track description by referring you to the title. Dropping February 4th, the day after the Super Bowl, “Incredible” will either console fans in Monday mourning or continue the celebration. (Let’s go 49ers.)
David Guetta has once again teamed up with vocalist Sia, following their monster hits “Wild One Two” and “Titanium” with the brand new “She Wolf.” Guetta’s production comes in edgier form than usual, but our ears are set on the Michael Calfan remix. Calfan replicates his groove from “Resurrection” and injects a thumping bass line to transform a radio record into a dance tune. Calfan’s remix is available along with the original and a remix from Sandro Silva on Beatport via What A Music.
She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) (Extended Mix)
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She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) (Michael Calfan Remix)
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Sandro Silva and Oliver Twizt linked up for the electro tune “Gladiator” for MixMash Records back in the spring, and today, that instrumental is receiving some new flare. “Pull The Trigger” features a vocal from Elleah atop the heavy drumline and rolling synths, an addition that brings this track full circle. Responsible for “Epic” and “Love Trip,” Sandro Silva and Oliver Twizt continue to cement their names into the electro world with another major release. See just what the vocal did for “Gladiator” and find the rejuvenated “Pull The Trigger” on Beatport via Ultra Records.
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After Dutch producer Sandro Silva scored recent hits with “Epic“ and “Gladiator,” he is back with his second solo track of the year, “Core.” Its simple chord progression eventually drops into heavy upbeat synths that develop the original melody. It doesn’t sound like “Epic,” and shows Silva’s versatility as a producer. “Core” definitely meshes with the trend of increasingly harder tracks, and this sounds like the kind of song meant for big festival speakers. You can grab it now on Beatport from Bingo Players’ Hysteria Records.
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After seeing such huge success with “Epic” and the recent release of “Gladiator,” Sandro Silva isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. “Core” has a simple chord progression that drops into a heavy booming bass, and it’s a shame this one wasn’t out by Ultra this year. Still, we don’t have to wait long to hear it out live, as “Core” will be available on Beatport April 16th.
Check out this soon-to-be-released collaboration from Dutch DJ/producers Sandro Silva and Oliver Twizt. As a follow up to their latest respective hits “Epic” and “Love Trip”, “Gladiator” features a heavy baseline and huge rolling synth drop. This track is unbelievably catchy so check out the preview and stay tuned for the April 5th release on Mixmash Records.
Yasmeen & Danism’s “Rise” gets a progressive jolt from Sandro Silva. This youngster has had quite the year – teaming up with Quintino and Bizzey to release both “Epic” and “Get Lower.” There isn’t a single genre of house music that Sandro can’t touch, his talents range from jungle all the way to electro based productions. His remix of “Rise” vaguely reminds us of his remix of Jesus Luz’s “Around The World.” All of Sandro’s singles are filled with energy – look for him to cement himself within the industry in a relatively short period of time.
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Why isn’t Halloween a nationally recognized holiday? Nearly all young professionals and students go out and treat it as one of the biggest occasions of the entire year. You spend time planning your costume and where you’re going to party. Do corporate offices really want you to come in the next day hungover and less productive than normal? Of course not, but that’s what sick days are for. Hopefully this guide makes you want to stay a few extra days in the city of sin, so if you do decide to lengthen your stay make sure to keep this in mind: If you decide to go out, make sure you crush it. “I have work tomorrow” and “I have an early flight to catch,” are not valid excuses to tank a night out in one of the best cities in the entire world. If you are in that category, well, you might as well not have gone in the first place.
In this guide, we’ll break down the daily EDM events going down in each venue. That being said, we have a disclaimer. XS Nightclub decided to go balls to the wall and absolutely blow out their lineup. You could book a room in the Wynn or Encore and never even have to leave for the entire weekend. While new venues and different hotels add to the experience, are you really going to miss Avicii, Axwell, Alesso, Deadmau5 or Afrojack? That’s what we thought. Anyhow, make your decisions accordingly and thoroughly, any funny sexual excursions embarked upon during Halloween weekend that you would like to share with us can be sent to contact@dancingastronaut.com.
