One of the chicest parties Miami saw during music week was undoubtedly the Covergirl “Hold On” special event hosted by the gorgeous sisters Mim and Liv of Nervo fame along with yours truly, elektro Magazine. Taking place at the SLS Hotel Pool, the Australian ladies were supported by live sets from Morten Breum, Dannic, and [...]
elektro is proud to announce the release of our second compilation with powerhouse Dutch label, Spinnin’ Records. As expected, the release features a flurry of EDM’s biggest recent hits, including Sander van Doorn’s “Joyenergizer,” Kurd Maverick’s “Hell Yeah,” Showtek & Bassjackers’ massive collaboration, “Hey!,” and tracks from Afrojack, John Dahlback, Sidney Samson, and Bobby Burns, [...]
Our favorite time of year for us here at Elektro has officially arrived. Looking towards the relentless fun of Miami Music Week and the Ultra Music Festival, we also have our own big announcement: Elektro’s 2013 Freshman Class! We have selected a group of the most talented and innovative artists primed to break out in [...]
“I used to hit the kitchen lights, cockroaches everywhere… Now I hit the kitchen lights and there’s marble floors everywhere.” (Young Jeezy | Thug Motivation) “In a cloud of smoke and we playing this Marvin, momma forgive me but we ain’t thinking about Harvard. That’s too far away, niggas is starving, nothing wrong with the [...]
“We’ve always thought globally,” said Chris Stafford, one-half of Australian duo the Stafford Brothers, “but it always has been Europe.” Now, however, with the explosion of dance in the U.S., the siblings have made their way stateside, hitting clubs like the Hollywood Playhouse in Los Angeles. The duo has been keeping busy here, not only [...]
Thomas Gold graced Miami fans and Fontainebleau guests with his presence Thursday, May 16th, at one of the hottest clubs in Miami; LIV. From the clubs opening until about 1:30am, LIVs’ resident DJ Mednas (featured on multiple Tiestos Club Life Podcast) pounded the dance floor with some deep tech house for the first hour, before [...]
It’s Friday! Time to put your work week behind you, and spend some of that hard earned cash. Regardless of whatever club you’ll be spending the night at, one thing is for sure; you’re going to lose yourself to music. That’s why we’ve chosen Brodinski’s “Let The Beat Control Your Body” as this week’s 2AM [...]
OneBeat, a collaboration between OneBeat and Microsoft, has launched on May 28th. The purported first ever EDM app for XBOX LIVE will reach over 40mm individuals, with the goal offering an inside look into the industry and access to various content and programming to connect fans with artists. The app launches with 11 original shows [...]
Disclosure, the production duo of brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence, are giving us a taste of what to expect on their upcoming debut album and it is nothing short of spectacular. The most recent upload to their soundcloud is the track titled “When A Fire Starts To Burn,” which will be featured on their anticipated [...]
The famous French Duo have been tweeting cryptic YouTube videos of blurred checkered flags, flickering images of a racecar, and, if you look closely, the name “Lotus” on a dashboard. What does this all mean? Columbia, Daft Punk’s record label, is partners with the UK Formula 1 racecar team Lotus. One of the cars will [...]
The luxe and legendary Marquee Nightclub in Las Vegas has played host to some of the most respected and talented names in the music industry. Now, music prodigy Arty teams up with Vyclone, a breakthrough social media app, to create something new and interactive: the very first fan-generated music video. Set to his hit dancefloor [...]
Blu Music’s head honcho Sydney Blu is back with the second episode in her documentary series. Produced by Black Hole Recordings, Being Sydney Blu takes fans behind the scenes of the life of one of EDMs leading ladies. Episode 2 takes viewers along with Sydney to the Magic City during Miami Music Week. Follow Sydney [...]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know the dance music world has been buzzing about this summer’s nonstop action on the Strip. Electronic music lovers will see the perfect embodiment of the exciting new Vegas-dance hybrid this weekend at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The resort will be hosting the grand opening [...]
As if $4 Corona beers aren’t enough to get us out the house, Electric Beach has booked some incredible acts at the dance haven Santos Party House for the month of June. Switzerland-based DJ and producer, EDX, will be starting the month off right with his progressive house and passing the electronic baton to dutch [...]
Bassnectar teases us with his upcoming remix to Primus’ “Here Come The Bastards.” With influences from Metallica and Nirvana, it’s no surprise that Bassnectar has taken on this rock band’s alternative track. Bassnectar released the preview for the remix on soundcloud and said, “I’ve been a fan since I was a kid, watching these weirdos [...]