Jacked New Years reviewed
Jacked at Pier 94 was one of the many options available to electronic music fans in New York to celebrate New Year’s 2013. For fans in the area who haven’t had a ‘festival-worthy’ dance marathon since Electric Zoo, Jacked was certainly the event of choice, spanning a marathon ten plus hours (officially from 8pm to [...]
Lunde Bros “Put Em Up” EP Out Now
Its finally here – the last installment in Lunde Bros hit Mutant Trilogy. Entitled Put Em Up, the EP features two racy electro-house tracks that embody everything we love about the Scandinavian electronic duo’s unpredictable and mischievous sound. “Get Down” plays up the beats to create a deliciously tribal sound that takes us into a [...]
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 [...]
Showtek & Bassjackers “Hey!” Out Now
The massive collaboration between Dutch duo Bassjackers and hardstyle legends Showtek has taken over the airwaves, and now “Hey” is available on Beatport via Spinnin’ Records. Hard hitting synths and a gargantuan chainsaw explosion makes this track an undisputed banger that brings together fans of both duos for a huge party. This crazy track is [...]
#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 [...]
Hypebeast Essentials: Far East Movement
One of the most successful hip hop groups to break out of the LA scene in recent years, this four piece act has been making waves both stateside and internationally with their club friendly electo-infused rap sound. Described by member Kev Nish as a cross between LA electro rap, Miami club and Dutch house beats, [...]
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 [...]
Tasty Treat & Dead Robot “Milkshake” Clark Kent Remix
Tasty Treat and Dead Robot’s “Milkshake,” gets a dubstep remix from Clark Kent. This Superman-inspired DJ/producer brings us one of the nastiest dubstep remixes of recent memory, bringing together a progressive combination of dubstep, electro, and trap elements to create a track that can smash dancefloors at any EDM festival. The track’s first drop brings [...]
