News | Destructo Announces Ship2Ship Tour’s Return, Unleashes “Bodyback” & Diplo & Friends Mix
Posted by Tay on November 9, 2015
HARD’s head honcho, DESTRUCTO, is coming through with some big news on several fronts. In between the two highly anticipated Holy Ship! events in January and February, he’ll be embarking on his Ship2Ship tour with Justin Martin and Rezz staring on January 14th, and they’ll be keeping the madness going in major cities across North America until February 5th. On top of this, DESTRUCTO also announced his new single, “Bodyback,” which is a shadowy, g-house thumper that’s set for release on a compilation on AC Slater’s famed Night Bass label this Friday. Lastly, he released his Diplo & Friends mix that features some of his own unreleased tracks, “4 Real,” “Beatdown,” and “Future,” as well as other songs from his West Coast EP, and tunes from Sharam Jey, Jauz, GTA, Justin Jay, Genghis Clan, and many more. Check out the Ship2Ship dates above, and listen to “Bodyback” and the Diplo & Friends mix below.
News | Major Lazer, AlunaGeorge, Gorgon City and More Are Set To Play Electric Paradise Music Festival
Posted by Tay on October 29, 2015
For its second year, Electric Paradise has expanded greatly, now including art, food, design, and technology and a multi-stage experience to perfect the festival’s presence in Punta Cana. Reggaefusion duo Major Lazer, funk-master Chromeo, synth-melting Porter Robinson, and house guru Steve Angello top this year’s first phase of the lineup announcement for the biggest festival in the Caribbean. These names alone carry enough weight in dance music to be worth the trip alone, but the lineup doesn’t end there. Gorgon City, AlunaGeorge, Cashmere Cat, Cash Cash, Hot Since 82, Moon Boots, and Matthew Johnson add to the talent that will grace the island this upcoming December. Electric Paradise tickets are available through the official website.
Indie, News, Videos | Handsome Ghost continue their tour run & perform on Carson Daly
Posted by VMan on October 28, 2015
“Indie-prom” group Handsome Ghost has been busy on the road touring with everyone from Melanie Martinez to X Ambassadors,and the Massachusetts-based band doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon! They’ve just announced a new Autumnal tour with In The Valley Below kicking off this week. We’ll leave you the full tour dates below, but in case you can’t make it, check out their performance of “Weight Of It All” which they performed back in LA on NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly. Enjoy!
TOUR DATES w/ In The Valley Below
10.30.15 – Bluebird Theatre – Denver, CO
10.31.15 – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT
11.02.15 – The Crocodile – Seattle, WA
11.03.15 – Biltmore Cabaret – Vancouver, CA
11.04.15 – Mississippi Studios – Portland, OR
11.06.15 – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA
11.07.15 – Strummer’s – Fresno, CA
11.08.15 – Harlows – Sacramento, CA
11.10.15 – Crescent Ballroom – Phoenix, AZ
11.11.15 – El Rey Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
11.13.15 – Sayers Club – Las Vegas, NV
News | Music Veterans Vincent Pasquale and Steven Lee Expands Their FaderPro Production Learning Platform
Posted by VMan on October 22, 2015
Vincent Pasquale and Steven Lee have stepped up their music production learning platform FaderPro. With a new investment, team and a roster of all-star talent, they hope to bring the platform to a broader audience. Former Beatport executives have joined the team of advisors to create new strategies for the program. And among the new instructors are Bill Gordon, Ill Factor, Roger Sanchez, Sander Kleinberg and Funkagenda. Working alongside Toolroom Academy, the new courses will bring the art of production to life in vivid color. This will be a perfect platform for those artists willing to invest in their art, rather then scouring through less effective YouTube tutorials. If you’re an aspiring artist this will be the time to check out the new and improved FaderPro!
News | Amsterdam Dance Event Marks 20 Years With Some Major Announcements
Posted by JT on September 20, 2015
It’s time again for industry hopefuls and professionals to gather together in the magical city of Amsterdam to discuss future developments in the direction of dance music. The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s leading event for electronic music, will take place from October 14th to 18th. The international event will be marking its 20th anniversary with a series of special events, and organisers are expecting 365,000 national and international visitors this year.
News | TomorrowWorld Joins Forces with Bridges for Music for “Love Tomorrow” Contest
Posted by Juicebox on September 11, 2015
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Are you looking to enhance your TomorrowWorld experience without dropping the extra money on VIP? Luckily, TomorrowWorld has partnered with the music non-profit, Bridges for Music, as well as Hardwell and Armin van Buuren for their special “Love Tomorrow” contest. To enter the contest, you can do a few different things: subscribe to the Bridges For Music newsletter, watch the TomorrowWorld trailer, purchase the Electric Family x TomorrowWorld bracelet, and/or donate to Bridges for Music. All of the actions are worth a different amount of points, and winners will have the chance for one-of-a-kind on-site experiences like a Belgian feast with Hardwell, a meet & greet with Armin van Buuren, or a helicopter tour of TomorrowWorld. You can find more information and enter the contest here.
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News | North Coast Music Festival 2015
Posted by dshaq on August 27, 2015
With it only being a week before the final festival marking Summer’s last stand, North Coast is going to be bringing down the house with their fantastic lineup and vibes this year. Releasing the schedule earlier which features Widespread Panic, Wale, RAC, local rap group Leather Courduroys, and Knife party on Friday. Saturday has the likes of Wave Racer, Steve Aoki, D’Angelo, Chromeo, and Porter Robinson. And finally, Sunday with Atmosphere, Disco Biscuits, Trippy Turtle, and Tycho. Being in a more intimate and closed environment, Union Park is one of the unsung heroes of the whole operation that is North Coast. Below will be the links so you can plan accordingly to ensure a fantastic Labor Day weekend. Enjoy!
Dshaq’s must see artists at NCMF:
1. Wave Racer
2. Trippy Turtle
3. Tycho.
4. Atmosphere.
5. Portugal the Man
6. Widespread Panic