EDM - Official Press Release From The Mayor's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR- 289-13
September 1, 2013

CANCELLATION OF ELECTRIC ZOO MUSIC FESTIVAL ON RANDALL’S ISLAND
Due to serious health risks, the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island on Sunday, September 1^st has been cancelled. The City recommended cancellation and the event promoters have agreed.
During the first two days of the Electric Zoo music festival, two concert-goers have died and at least four others became critically ill and have been placed in intensive care at area hospitals. Definitive causes of death have not yet been determined, however, both appear to have involved the drug MDMA (ecstasy, or molly).  The Electric Zoo organizers have worked with City officials to reduce health risks at this event, but in view of these occurrences, the safest course is to cancel the remaining day of the event

Events : EDC IS GOING TO PUERTO RICO WITH ANGELLO AND ROMERO

The line-up to the latest incarnation of the Electronic Daisy Carnival, EDC Puerto Rico, has been revealed.
12th Planet, Excision, Knife Party and Pretty Lights are just some of the big names that will be appearing at the two day festival, which will take place at the Parque Luis Muñoz Marí­n on September 13 and 14.
Other major artists on the line-up include Nicky Romero, Victor Calderone and Steve Angello. The festival will also have a strong stable of local talent as well, with over 30 artists from the area set to perform at the event.
Head over to the festival’s official site to check out the full line-up as well as information about tickets.

Credit : MixMag

EDM News : Electric Zoo NYC adds ‘Phase 3’ names to 2013 line-up

To celebrate its fifth anniversary of lighting up New York, Electric Zoo Festival has up-sized with its 2013 line-up. This year there’ll be a Main Stage West and a Main Stage East, sharing the headliners across the festival’s three day run: August 30, 31 and September 1.
After a couple of line-up announcements, the festival has now added its ‘Phase 3’ additions, including a host of underground talent on Made Event’s renowned Sunday School Grove stage. Distinguished acts like Four Tet, Joy Orbison, Joris Voorn and Joel Mull have joined the party, while the Boys Noize Records and OWSLA stage has Skream, Alvin Risk, Birdy Nam Nam and more signing on. Scroll down for the full list.
In 2013, the previously-announced headliners are back on the East and West stages – Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Avicii, David Guetta, Above & Beyond and Bassnectar to name a few. Sebastian Ingrosso is also locked as one of the marquee acts, and bass fiends with get their mainstage fix thanks to Excision, Flux Pavilion, Knife Party, Krewella and more.
Then there’s Hardwell, Steve Aoki, Madeon, Zedd, Laidback Luke and other festival pros keeping the weekend rolling. As Electric Zoo’s founders put it: “Every year we have been committed to improving the Electric Zoo experience for all of our fans. This year we decided to celebrate our fifth year anniversary by going bigger and adding a second main stage with 30 more acts to celebrate our collective passion for dance music.”
This year, Electric Zoo will have an 18-and-over policy, following “fans’ requests for this change”. Check out the full day-by-day line-ups below.

Electric Zoo Phase 3 line-up additions:

Friday, August 30

Main Stage West

Deniz Koyu

Main Stage East

Kill Paris
Orjan Nilsen
Sandro Silva

Hilltop Arena

Delta Heavy
Gramatik
John O’Callaghan
Torro Torro

Riverside: BOYSNOIZE RECORDS & OWSLA

Alvin Risk
Birdy Nam Nam
Djedjotronic
Koan Sound
Pilo
Skream
UZ

Sunday School Grove

Bondax
Cassy
Chris Malinchak
Four Tet
Joy Orbison
Scuba

Saturday, August 31

Main Stage West

Henrix
Tritonal

Main Stage East

Break Science
Dyro
Mt Eden

Hilltop Arena

Bro Safari
DVBBS
Fehrplay
Noisia
Zomboy

Riverside: FOOL’S GOLD CLUBHOUSE

AraabMuzik
Congorock
DJ Sliink
Green Lantern
Just Blaze
Nick Catchdubs
Oliver
RL Grime

Sunday School Grove

Azari & III
Claude vonStroke
French Fries
Justin Martin vs Eats Everything

Sunday, September 1

Main Stage West

Aly & Fila
Firebeatz
Swanky Tunes
Walden

Main Stage East

3LAU
KhoMha
Myon & Shane 54
Vicetone

Hilltop Arena

Alex Metric
Carnage
Hard Rock Sofa
Pegboard Nerds
Feenixpawl

Riverside: DIM MAK

Angger Dimas
Autoerotique
Dan Sena
Dirtyphonics
Felix Cartal
Jacques Lu Cont
Keys N Krates
Proxy
Yolanda Be Cool

Sunday School Grove: DRUMCODE

Ida Engberg
Joel Mull
Nicole Moudaber
Paul Ritch LIVE
Special Guest: JORIS VOORN

Credit : InTheMix

EDM News : SENSATION AMERICA RETURNS TO NEW YORK; ADDS STOPS IN MIAMI, SAN FRANCISCO, & LAS VEGAS

After selling out 2 shows at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY last October, Sensation is returning for an extended U.S. tour this fall with events in Miami, San Francisco, New York and Las Vegas!
Sensation is offering a very special promotion where they invite fans to be “Club Members.” As a Club Member fans get access to the Pre-Sale and exclusive updates on Sensation. Click HERE to become a club member and stay tuned for information on show dates, ticket sales, and lineups!

EDM : Electric Daisy Carnival New York: Day 1 Photo Recap

We spent our first day at EDC NY braving the massive crowd and the scorching heat as it bounced off the asphalt of Citi Field’s sprawling parking lot. Sampling the sounds and styles of the festival’s 5 diversely-curated stages, we found ourselves gravitating most to the Neon Garden tent. Tucked away deep in the corner, techno faithfuls sought shelter from the packed crowd, sweltering heat, and soundbleed that plagued the festival’s other stages.
Hop past the break to see EDC NY through our eyes.

Damian Lazarus takes a drag as he showcases new cuts from the Crosstown Rebels crew to warm up the Neon Garden crowd.

Danny Avila’s electro-centric set turned the Circuit Grounds into a steam room under the midday sun.

Mark Knight brought tech house to the Kinetic Field – extending his set over his scheduled hour after Chuckie got stuck in Manhattan’s midtown traffic.

This is what we call dedication.

EDC’s famous art installations were spread throughout Citi Field’s parking lots, giving fans more than just music to keep themselves entertained.

Canadian bass duo Zeds Dead changed the pace up at Kinetic Field with their unique brand of hip-hop infused dubstep.

Seth Troxler kept things SUPER weird under the Neon Garden tent.

R3hab gets airborne at the Circuit Grounds.

Ghost producer turned deep house phenom Maceo Plex twisted and contorted an atmospheric soundscape at Neon Garden.

La Roux performed her heavily remixed originals as the sun began to set on Citi Field.

Dubfire flexed his tech muscles, setting the stage for Richie Hawtin’s closing set.

Nicky Romero turned the energy up to 11 during his sunset set at the Circuit Grounds.

Borgore reminded fans that b*tches love cake at the bone-rattling Basspod stage.

Eric Prydz continued to assert his inevitable dominance of cerebral progressive house.

Headhunterz followed up Steve Angello with a breakneck-paced hardstyle set, sparking a fuse that set off the day’s most explosive crowd.

Closing out the ENTER stage, Richie Hawtin pieced together a flawless set of minimal techno.

ATB belts out “Smells Like Teen Spirit” during his closing set at Kinetic Field.

 Credit : Dancing Astronaut

EDM Guide : Memorial Day Weekend 2013 (NY To Las Vegas)

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. For all of us here on US soil, MDW is the official kick off to summer, the moment when it is officially acceptable to wear white pants, and for many a celebration of months and months without snow, sleet, or ice. From coast to coast, Dancing Astronaut has your partying needs covered. Click through to see what is going on in the party capitals of New York City and Las Vegas next weekend.



For those of us on the East Coast HQ Beach Club and Nightclub bring the Vegas pool party atmosphere into our backyard with 4 action-packed days at HQ’s brand new Beach Club who will also be celebrating its grand opening this Memorial Day. With a strong selection of talent and not a single conflict our recommendations for the weekend are simple – book a room, buy tickets to every event and enjoy a Vegas atmosphere without the 6-hour plane ride.

Friday, May 24th

Featured Day Event
EC Twins at HQ Beachclub, Atlantic City, NJ  | Purchase Tickets

Featured Night Event
Wolfgang Gartner and Congorock at HQ Nightclub, Atlantic City, NJ | Purchase Tickets

Saturday, May 25th

Featured Day Event
Manufactured Superstars, Sultan + Ned Shepard and Bambi at HQ Beachclub, Atlantic City, NJ | Purchase Tickets

Featured Night Event
Manufactured Superstars at HQ Nightclub, Atlantic City, NJ | Purchase Tickets

Sunday, May 26th

Featured Day Event
Armin van Buuren at HQ Beachclub, Atlantic City, NJ | Purchase Tickets

Featured Night Event
R3hab at HQ Nightclub, Atlantic City, NJ | Purchase Tickets

Monday, May 27th

Featured Day Event
Boris and Victor Calderone at HQ Beachclub, Atlantic City, NJ | Purchase Tickets

Featured Night Event
Laidback Luke at HQ Nightclub, Atlantic City, NJ | Purchase Tickets


Las Vegas is the Memorial Day Weekend destination. As always, the heart of American nightlife and the catalyst for the EDM boom is rife with Memorial Day Weekend conflicts. We’ve selected our tops picks for a weekend spent in the City of Sin; but always remember – what happens in Vegas ends up on Facebook.

Wednesday, May 22nd

Featured Night Event
Knife Party at Surrender | Purchase Tickets
If you make it out to Vegas for Wednesday night be sure to swing by Surrender for Knife Party, who will undoubtedly spin “Power Glove” and “LRAD” off their latest Haunted House EP. What better way to kick off a weekend of savage debauchery than with the heaviest electro and dubstep in the business?

Thursday, May 23rd

Featured Night Event
Laidback Luke at Hakkasan Nightclub | Purchase Tickets
More Events:
Cedric Gervias presenets “Le Show” (Miami Edition at Surrender) | Purchase Tickets
An21 and Max Vangeli at Tryst | Purchase Tickets

Friday, May 24th

Featured Day Event
R3hab and Tommy Trash at Wet Republic | Purchase Tickets
More Events:
Dirty South at Encore Beach Club | Purchase Tickets
Arty at Marquee Dayclub | Purchase Tickets

Featured Night Event
Eric Prydz at Surrender| Purchase Tickets
More Events:
Tiesto at Hakkasan | Purchase Tickets
Avicii at XS | Purchase Tickets
RL Grime at Tryst | Purchase Tickets
Armin van Buuren and W&W at Marquee Nightclub | Purchase Tickets

Saturday, May 25th

Featured Day Event
Steve Angello at Encore Beach Club | Purchase Tickets
More Events:
Tiesto at Wet Republic | SOLD OUT
Gareth Emery at Marquee Dayclub | Purchase Tickets

Featured Night Event
Calvin Harris at Hakkasan | Purchase Tickets
More Events:
Porter Robinson at Surrender | Purchase Tickets
Afrojack at XS | Purchase Tickets
Lil Jon at Tryst | Purchase Tickets
Kaskade at Marquee Nightclub | Purchase Tickets

Sunday, May 26th

Featured Day Event
Avicii at Encore Beach Club | Purchase Tickets
More Events:
Calvin Harris at Wet Republic | SOLD OUT
Kaskade at Marquee Dayclub | Purchase Tickets

Featured Night Event
Steve Aoki at Hakkasan | Purchase Tickets
Deadmau5 unhooked at Hakkasan (afterhours) | Purchase Tickets
More Events:
Above and Beyond at Surrender | Purchase Tickets
David Guetta at XS | Purchase Tickets
Benny Benassi at Marquee Nightclub | Purchase Tickets

Monday, May 27th

Featured Day Event
Deadmau5 unhooked at Wet Republic | Purchase Tickets
More Events:
David Guetta at Encore Beach Club | Purchase Tickets
Sander van Doorn and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano at Marquee Dayclub | Purchase Tickets

Featured Night Event
Hardwell at Hakkasan | Purchase Tickets
More Events:
Steve Angello and Afrojack at XS | Purchase Tickets
Dash Berlin at Marquee Nightclub | Purchase Tickets

Credit : Dancing Astronaut

EDM : Swedish House Mafia Masquerade Motel - LA March 8th and 9th

Swedish House Mafia have released new information for their massive 2-day Masquerade Motel in Los Angeles on March 8th and 9th  just weeks before their hotly anticipated One Last Tour hits stateside.   Masquerade Motel serves as the Los Angeles stop for One Last Tour and promises to an epic event not to be missed.  35,000 fans a day will come together at the Los Angeles Historic Park with the Swedes and an all-star line-up spread over two stages.   March 8th will bring Alesso, Otto Knows, Mat Zo and Third Party to the main stage and Nero (DJ Set), Sub Focus, Clockwork and Monsta to The Ballroom.  On March 9th, The Swedes will be joined again by Alesso on the main stage along with Zedd, AN21 & Max Vangeli & No ID with Sub Focus, Style of Eye, Clockwork and Monsta returning to The Ballroom. Doors open at 2:00pm, set times are listed below.
Today a new site map of the festival was revealed so that Masquerade Motel guests can explore the motel along with a brand new trailer:  Fans can now purchase or upgrade existing GA tickets to a VIP package, aka know as “The Penthouse” which offers an exclusive entrance into the venue, VIP viewing area, private bathrooms, upgraded bar menu and a free mask.  VIP packages go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, January 31st at 10am PST.   The VIP package is $175.00 or $75.00 to upgrade from an existing GA ticket.  All Masquerade Motel guests can also receive free METRO rides to and from the festival with their ticket.   METRO riders will need to have at their receipt if picking up tickets at will call.  Red, Blue, Gold and Expo lines all go to Union Station, which is a short walk to the festival entrance on College St. between Spring St. and Main St.  For the best route or more info, visit the metro trip planner (www.metro.net) or call (323) GO METRO (323.446.3876).  Also just added to the festival is a screening of the Swedes 2010  documentary “Take One” which was filmed over the course of 2 years, 253 gigs and 15 countries by director Christian Larson and Henrik Hanson.



Credit : thruthevine

EDM : EDC New York May 17 & 18, 2013 at Citi Field

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) New York returns for 2013 on May 17 & 18 to a new venue, Citi Field.

Insomniac, the  mastermind production team behind many of the present day’s EDM events, has announced that Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) will return to New York for a second time on May 17 and 18, 2013 at Citi Field. Last year’s EDC NY was touted an incredible success, with many complaining about the location due to travel difficulties. Those problems have been (apparently) solved. It remains to be seen if the move will be for better or for worse, but if there’s one thing we can count on it’s that Insomniac will put on a spectacular production with a lineup that can compete with any other premier electronic festival in North America.
Tickets for the event go on sale February 8, 2013 at 12 p.m. EST. Pacha NYC will again be involved with the production and promotion of the festival, further bolstering both the lineup and surely putting on some can’t miss after parties. Two-day general admission tickets will initially be priced at $159 with VIP tickets selling at $299 (before service fees). Layaway pricing option will be available this year, as has worked with other festivals such as Electric Zoo. If you’re looking to only go one day (for some strange reason), you can risk trying to grabbing one of the very limited number of single-day tickets at a later date.

“Based on the tremendous success of the first EDC New York in 2012, there was no question that Insomniac would return to the loyal fans in New York who truly enjoy the multi-sensory experience that we create,” - Insomniac CEO Pasquale Rotella.

EDM News : Ultra Music Festival Phase 2: Skrillex, Azelia Banks, Sleigh Bells

The Ultra Music Festival has unveiled the second phase of its massive lineup of DJs, performers and bands that will take over Miami for two weekends in March, with highlights including EDM giants Skrillex (via his side project Dog Blood) and Martin Solveig, rappers Azelia Banks and Snoop Dogg, and rock band Sleigh Bells.

Downtown Miami's Bayfront Park will play host to Ultra over the weekends of March 15-17 and March 22-24. It's the first year of the expanded festival, now in its 15th year.

Ultra Phase One: David Guetta, Tiesto, Avicii to Rock Miami

New additions to the Ultra lineup include Paul Van Dyk, The Weeknd, Pretty Lights, Steve Aoki, Porter Robinson, Madeon and Dog Blood, the side project of Skrillex and Boys Noize.

They join previously announced acts deadmau5, Tiësto, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Avicii, Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Bassnectar, Calvin Harris, Fatboy Slim and Kaskade. There will also be live sets by Boys Noize, Crystal Castles, Hot Chip, Matt & Kim and Yeasayer.

One of the centerpieces of this year's fest will be main stage sets by Swedish House Mafia, who have chosen Ultra as the final show of their "One Last Tour." They'll play on the first night of the 2-weekend event as well as the final night.

Last year's festival featured headliner performances from EDM heavyweights David Guetta, Armin van Buuren and Kaskade, but the biggest moment came courtesy of Madonna, who made a surprise appearance with then-newcomer Avicii.



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