Progressive House | Wayne & Woods vs Henrix – Jumangee
Posted by Middy on July 8, 2013
So if you are reading this, the elephant from the Jumangee game did not come out and crush you. Good for you, however it means you still have to survive this being played during festival season with possibility of some roided out muscular guy going apeshit next to you and elbowing you into the next century. Problem. The first official release from Wayne & Woods since signing to Size Records, we are starting to see why they were given such a high vote of confidence by label boss Steve Angello. Henrix proves again why his percussive beats are to be reckoned with this festival season. Another track in the long line of “festival drop” tracks, look for this track to both chart well and to be played out often this summer as festival-goers appetitive for these type of tracks seems to be insatiable. Also here is some footage of Henrix from his show at Governor’s Island with Hardwell, Dyro and Audien.
Beatport: Wayne & Woods vs Henrix – Jumangee
Trance | Audien – Iris
Posted by Middy on July 3, 2013
It has been a big week for Audien. First he released his followup to “Wayfarer”, that saw support from artists all across the dance music spectrum like Above & Beyond, Cosmic Gate, Armin van Buuren, Knife Party & Madeon, and now today added to the already star-studded Electric Zoo lineup. “Iris” carries that Audien sound with sweeping synth chords, atmospheric pads, delicate key play and a subtle, grinding low-end. Expect to hear this often on trance stages and throughout festivals during the summer as it creeps into artists sets and up the charts.
Events | Electric Zoo Adds 11 More Names to Its Stacked Lineup
Posted by Middy on July 3, 2013
In its 5th year, Made Event’s Electric Zoo is already shaping up to be one of the best North American festivals, with a lineup that suits all tastes. Ranging from the more undergroung styles in the Sunday School Groove tent, to the more eclectic sounds in the Riverside Tent and the more commercial on the MainStage, the festival has something for everyone. The lineup has almost entirely been announced, but in a pretty genius PR move, they have announced a few more artists like Audien, Dzeko & Torres and The M Machine to get the attention back on the festival that is less than 60 days away. The names are listed below and where they have been assigned. More names to come for the Sunday School Groove Tent. Tickets are going fast, so grab them before they are gone.
Alvaro: Saturday – MainStage West
Audien: Friday – MainStage West
Brazzabelle: Friday – MainStage East
Cyril Hahn: Friday – Sunday School
Dannic: Friday – MainStage West
Digital Lab: Sunday – Hilltop Arena
Dzeko & Torres: Saturday – MainStage East
heRobust: Friday – Hilltop Arena
Kyau & Albert: Saturday – MainStage West
SCNTST: Friday – Riverside
The M Machine: Friday – MainStage West
Progressive House, Trance | Audien – Iris (Preview)
Posted by Middy on June 11, 2013
From the man who has brought you smash singles like “Eventide” and “Wayfarer”, Nathan Rathburn, professionally known as Audien, returns to the label that helped break him to the heights he has currently ascended to with his latest single “Iris”. It follows the same vein as his previous efforts on the label with a big, emotive melody as the focal point and a playful arp creeping in throughout. Expect this to be played out constantly on trance stages throughout the summer as it gets released July 1st.
Events | Governor’s Island June – July Schedule
Posted by Middy on June 5, 2013
We already told you what went down this past memorial day at the opening of Governor’s Island when Hardwell, Dyro, Audien and Henrix came to town. The schedule for the rest of the summer is starting to fill in with Made Event and RPM throwing some outstanding parties throughout June, July and August. In June, the Bingo Players will lead a show with Tritonal, Bassjackers and MAJK and Benny Benassi will bring Madeon, Congorock & more. Highlights of July include a stacked July 4th weekend with shows every night from the likes of Dirty South, Chuckie & Gregori Klosman & Gareth Emery, while Laidback Luke will bring his Super You & Me show to the Island. You can see the full schedule below with ticket links for each show. More shows TBA, so stay tuned for that.
June 16th: Bingo Players (3-hours), Tritonal, Bassjackers, MAJK (Sold Out)
June 23rd: Benny Benassi, Congorock, Madeon + more TBA Tickets
July 4th: Dirty Dutch: Chuckie, Gregori Klosman + more TBA Tickets
July 5th: Victor Calderone Tickets
July 6th: Gareth Emery, Michael Woods, Ben Gold, Blake Jarrell Tickets
July 7th: Dirty South, Deniz Koyu, Michael Brun, Those Usual Suspects Tickets
July 13th: Infected Mushroom Tickets
July 14th: Super You & Me: Laidback Luke, Moska, Adventure, Carnage, Gina Turner Tickets
Events, Review | Hardwell, Dyro, Audien & Henrix @ Governor’s Island 5/26/13
Posted by Middy on June 2, 2013
Looking back on last weekend, I think about how time flew from graduating college on Saturday afternoon, to a whirlwind celebration afterword into the wee hours of the morning, then struggling to move out entirely a few hours later to get home and make it into New York for this show on Governor’s Island by 4pm (was never going to happen). The lineup starting with Hardwell, then Dyro, Henrix and Audien was golden and if you were in New York, you had to attend this event. The city had “officially” kicked off the festival season with overpriced, lackluster EDC New York in the parking lot of Citi Field and really needed a proper start to festival season. Why not a holiday weekend like Memorial Day weekend that is the beginning of summer for many, on the beaches of Governer’s Island, with a lineup led by possibly the hottest DJ in the world right now, Hardwell.
Events, Preview | Made Event Presents: Hardwell, Dyro, Audien, Henrix & Alex English @ Governor’s Island Beach Club 5/26
Posted by Middy on April 15, 2013
Ready for a Sunday funday to remember? New York people, Governor’s Island Beach Club is getting ready to open back up for the summer after a star studded cast last summer that included performances from Dash Berlin & Tritonal, Alesso, Thomas Gold and Gareth Emery. On Sunday, May 26th, Hardwell will be joined by Dyro, Audien, Henrix and New York local Alex English for an 8 hour marathon event from 4pm to midnight on Governor’s Island with its beautiful backdrop overlooking the lower Manhattan skyline. If you want a variety of big room beats, this lineup has exactly what you want, ranging from the percussive heavy tracks from Henrix, to Audien’s brand of euphoric trance. On the heals of his massive Ultra set and his sold out “I am Hardwell” show coming up, the Dutch star is the logical first headliner for Governor’s Island. Tickets are now on sale, so grab them while they are still cheap / before they sell out.