elektro exclusive: tyr & nexus “connected”

Nexus, the 19-year old Miami-based DJ/producer who brought us the hard-hitting progressive/dubstep track, “Radiant,” has teamed up with TYR for this Elektro Exclusive, premiering their new original track, “Connected.” This new production brings a chilled progressive sound, complete with ambient piano key progressions that lead to the pulsing dubstep drop. The manic electro-house key progressions [...]

AVICII – || AUSTRALASIA 2012 EP 1

This video gives us a backstage pass with Avicii and his tour managers, part of “At Night Management.” While recapping Avicii’s performances at huge EDM events like Australia’s Stereosonic Festival, the video gives us an inside look at the man himself, and the people who work behind him. We see special appearances from the likes [...]

Refune 2012 Mini Mix

2012 was certainly an amazing year for dance music, one that saw the release of many singles that have become dancefloor anthems. One of the prevalent labels responsible for bringing us these EDM hits is Sebastian Ingrosso’s Refune Records. To celebrate an incredibly successful year, Refune has brought us a mini mix that sums up [...]

bassjackers & dyro “grid”

Coming soon is the brand new collaboration between Bassjackers and Dyro. These electro-house producers combine to create “Grid,” a progressive/electro banger that is likely to become a staple of the biggest EDM events. This track supplies grinding electronic breakdowns and a fast-paced, blood-rushing beat that is sure to get crowds hyped everywhere. Having premiered on [...]

capa “chances”

Out now on Toolroom Records is the debut single for Capa, “Chances.” This 20-year old producer has already seen support from the likes of Axwell, Sander van Doorn, Chuckie, EDX, Tiesto, Pete Tong, and many more. Upon listening to this debut single, it’s no secret why. “Chances” introduces Capa’s brilliant production skills to the dance [...]

#AOKIFY NYC Reviewed

On Thursday, December 27th, I returned to Pier 94 in NYC for the first time since an intense weekend there for “Pier Of Fear,” back in late October (http://www.elektrodaily.com/news/2012/11/pier-of-fear-recap-a-weekend-of-beats-tricks-and-treats/). Walking into the pier brought back all of the memories from that Halloween-themed celebration of EDM. Exactly two months after leaving the “Pier Of Fear,” I returned for #AOKIFY NYC, Steve [...]

dada life “so young, so high” video

Dada Life’s single, “So Young, So High,” off of their album “The Rules Of Dada,” is a song that’s all about embracing the moment, and enjoying yourself at every opportunity you possibly can. Though the song says, “so young,” this can be applied to elderly people, as the video shows. These elderly individuals in the video prove that age [...]

ultra music festival 2013 phase 1 lineup

The first announcement of artists performing at the 15th annual Ultra Music Festival has finally arrived. As expected. the lineup does not disappoint. Phase 1 of the lineup features the biggest names in EDM of both old and new. Among the names announced are Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Avicii, Bassnectar, Calvin Harris, [...]

Beatport’s DJ Tools and Secret Weapons—plus free downloads

If you’re a DJ, you’ve probably already begun prepping your New Year’s Eve set. While trying to put together your mix masterpiece, check out Beatport’s NYE DJ Tools, an assortment of DJ tools and secret weapons for you to ring in the New Year with. It’s an arsenal of beats at the DJ’s disposal, so [...]

Avicii vs Nicky Romero “I Could Be The One” Official Video

In life, sometimes you just have to break out of the every day and do something fun. No one understands that better than the woman in this video for Avicii and Nicky Romero’s “I Could Be The One.” Fans may know this tune as “Nicktim,” the track’s original instrumental version. Now, with the addition of [...]