Opening for Avicii, we had Yos on the decks, giving a deep house set that transitioned into a more progressive one.  By the second half of his set, the entire  crowd was jumping up and down getting warmed up to the tracklist he was dropping.  I almost dropped my camera when he dropped Chemical Brothers' Galvanize - what we would now call an oldie but goodie.  Along with that he dropped his remix of Nadia Ali's Pressure, her vocals carrying across the stage and into the waves of people.

There was certain debate between a few of us - we were trying to decide to whether Avicii's performance at Bert's Warehouse or Fillmore tickled our fancy more.  It somewhat came to a draw but you can always compare setlists. Luckily for those looking we have a pretty complete setlist for Avicii, kept track of by our own writer Dan.

01. Pryda - Glimma (Original Mix) w/ Alesso - Nillionaire w/ Skrillex - First Of The Year (Equinox) (Intro Edit)
02. Avicii & David Guetta - Sunshine (Original Mix)
03. Avicii & Nicky Romero - ID (Fuck School)
04. Avicii - Fade Into Darkness (Vocal Mix) w/ Florence And The Machine - You've Got The Love (Mark Knight Remix) w/ Avicii - Fade Into Darkness (Albin Myers Remix)
04. ID w/ Tim Berg - Alcoholic (Acappella)
05. John Dahlback - One Last Ride (Tommy Trash Remix)
06. Dada Life - Kick Out The Epic Motherf***er (Original Mix)
07. Dirty South & Thomas Gold - Alive (Tommy Trash Remix)
08. Avicii vs. Eric Turner - Dancing In My Head (Avicii's 'Been Cursed' Mix)
09. Avicii - ID (Just Gotta Hold On)
10. Avicii - ID2
11. David Guetta feat. Usher - Without You (Alesso Remix)
12. Avicii vs. Axwell - I Found Bromance (DJ S.co Bootleg) w/ Tim Berg - Bromance (The Love You Seek) [Avicii's Extended Vocal Mix]
13. Tom Hangs - Blessed (Avicii Edit)
14. Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Avicii's 'Tour' Mix)
15. ID w/ Justice - We Are Your Friends
16. Avicii - Sweet Dreams - (Avicii Swede Dreams Mix)
17. Avicii - Levels (Original Mix)
18. Swedish House Mafia - Save The World (Alesso vs. Original Mix)
19. ID
20. James Blunt - Dangerous (Deniz Koyu & Johan Wedel Remix)
21. Yenson - My Feeling (Deniz Koyu Remix)
22. Avicii & Sebastien Drums - My Feelings For You (Original Mix)
23. Alesso & Sebastian Ingrosso - Calling (Original Instrumental Mix)
24. Armin Van Buuren - Drowning feat. Laura V (Avicii Remix)
25. Robyn - Hang With Me (Avicii's Exclusive Club Mix)
26. Adrian Lux - Teenage Crime (Axwell & Henrik B Remode)
27. Dennis Ferrer - Hey Hey (ID Remix)
28. Alesso - Raise Your Had (Original Mix)
29. Tiesto & Diplo - C'Mon (Original Mix)
30. Avicii - Levels (Skrillex Remix)

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Liebing headlined the event alongside his good friend and Electric Deluxe label head Speedy J. CLR artist Black Asteroid debuted his live act on his home turf alongside fellow New York residents Alexi Delano and Taimur & Fahad.

Atlanta based renowned visuals artist OKTAform completed this top-notch line-up and had they been absent in my opinion, the night would have been mediocre at best. OKTAform created visual representations of every song that blasted through the speakers. Simply put, their contribution was not only a vital, but a necessary component of the evening. It gave image to my ears and hypnotized my mind.

Liebing was nothing short of spectacular. What endurance! This legend came on around 12:30 and was on stage until 7am. His set lasted til 5 but he lingered around, jumping in and playing with the other DJs of the night. With a constant underlying air of tension and uneasiness, this harmonious blend of techno and schranz-noise-industrial  is not something you want to listen to when you are in need of calming. But  since I was ready for a journey through the manic mind of a genius,  I easily jumped on board.

Liebing is coming back to NY in February so if you were couldn't make it to last weeks show you have a shot at redemption! Go to Pacha's website for more info.  To read more about him, read my prior article.

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Troxler's personality on the decks was groovy, casual - not trying to impress anyone with their super DJ ego, just simply having a good time.  Accompanying him was Shaun Reeves, with a crew hanging out on stage cruising to the beats.  Behind them was a huge screen displaying a visual performance of video clips collaged together for a series of strange and other worldly vibes - from smoking buildings, to trippy visuals of a man turning into dust, to random eerie situations.  Once again, Verboten was helping us go to the next dimension with the music.  Move your body, explore your mind.

Recently I have been going to a lot of minimal and techno/tech-house shows that now when I go to another one, I have this audio illusion that I recognize every track.  Or at least the beginnings of tracks.  Certain basslines hit a chord or memory of an Itunes playlist, spotify track, or show.  It has gotten bad enough to the point that I physically stop what I am doing and my mind struggles with IDing the track.  I suppose it will take therapeutic show sessions to convince myself to let go of IDing tracks (so when's the next show?).  However, I was able to successfully ID one track - recognizing it from when I saw Loco Dice play in Detroit with crazy vocals leading into a loop from Duck Sauce's Big Bad Wolf, which was followed by what some would call a life changing experience.  (Butch - Rawhide )

Throughout Troxler's set, he kept the basslines heavy and then brought uplifting vocal tracks to raise the crowd before bringing us back into the groove.  Ideally, I'm waiting to get my hands on a tracklist to post because there were some vocal tracks I did not expect him to drop.  It was sometimes to the point of mystic before dropping back into deep basslines.  The more I listen to "house" music in its original classifications, the more it is easy to see how house music has its roots in jazz and disco.  Take a look at this music info graphic illustrated and animated timeline by Thomson to show dance music has evolved (See it here.)  I'm posting my  video here, just to give a hint to the sounds Seth Troxler was dropping.

While I was there, I was hearing rumors Good Units was closing soon, and this was to be one of the last shows.  I am saddened to hear this, as Good Units is one of those great underground spaces that bring in great names in electronic music along the ranks of LPR and a few others.  Hopefully, the numbers that showed for Troxler can convince them otherwise.

Here are two more of the tracks he dropped that night:
Dachshund - Shall We
tINI - Fail better

(Thanks to Justin Brown & David Berrie for track IDs)

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Corona Light's 13th week of the Electric Beach event series is making way for this ripe 22 year old DJ who, originally from New York, has already played in 15 different countries. Dann recently completed two tours: one through South America and another across college campuses nationwide. He has a spot on the AM only roster and has built his own record label. "Mind of a Genius" is what Dann entitled his masterpiece, and I'm sure after listening to him rip heaters on Saturday, you will better understand the name.

This name/slogan that he abides by definitely symbolizes how far he has come. The talented DJ and producer is also preparing for his album release, Wristbands and Alcohol in the upcoming fall! Take a ride around the world while listening to this preview of David’s debut album

Just like most, David started out by making house mixes for friends and family and soon they were pushing him for more. David finally acquiesced and posted his first podcast “Mind of a Genius”. 40,000 subscribers later and David found himself as the Director of Dance A&R for Thrive Music on the West Coast. He is definitely a force to be reckoned with, and one that is going to show the EDM scene something it has never seen before.

If you want to get a taste for Saturday, check out his two most recent releases:

Foster The People - Miss You (David Dann Remix)

Thursday (David Dann Remix) - The Weekend

This is just the beginning, so stay tuned as David Dann keeps rolling out the bangers at incredible speeds. AND don't miss him this Saturday @  the legendary Santos Party House. Corona Light will be offering a few specials throughout the night, such as: $4 CL bottles, $45 for a bucket of 12, and $85 for a bucket of 24 bottles. You have to be 21 or older to enjoy this event. Doors open at 11pm and tickets are only 20 bills. Get ready for a night of dancing and debauchery.

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Liebing is headlining the event at Highline Ballroom (431 W 16h Street). Following him will be Dutch producer Speedy J, Alexi Delano, Black Asteroid and Taimur & Fahad. Atlanta-based renowned visuals artist OKTAform will complete this stellar lineup.

This is definitely a can't-miss event. Chris Liebing is a techno pioneer, DJ, producer, CLR podcast host, radio host and the driving force behind CLR.  Combine his steady techno rhythms with the soul of house, and you can see how Liebing has fully embraced the digital age of music. Due to his relationship with various software and hardware makers, his current setup offers him practically endless possibilities; he has consistently used his talents and love for tech-house in a consequent and creative way. Liebing is a worldwide requested DJ and also part of the Collabs live act, together with Speedy J.  In other words, he's a really big deal, and Friday night is going to be epic.

CLR as created by Liebing stands for Create – Learn – Realize. It's one of the most recognized techno brands in the industry. If you need your healthy fix or just want to learn/hear more about the CLR crew, be sure to check out Leibing on the CLR site

And definitely take a listen to this rather appropriately titled song American Madness to get you psyched for Friday night.

Get ready to blast off ! Tickets are still available here

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I have recently decided to bring my talents down to Soho to join my homie BMJR. Given our similarly dope, ever-growing iTunes libraries, we have decided to mix up the game a little here. We are gonna be merging our magic for your audio pleasure. Like BMJR said, we will be bringing you new dope releases from a variety of genres, supplemented with some personal favorites acquired over the years that are unfamiliar to the average ear. Anyways, on to the dope show...

We're gonna start off with a recent show we went to, Global Dub Festival (Royal Oak, Michigan). While Mimosa & Benga did it up, Zeds Dead was the clear crowd winner & deservedly so. Even if Dub is not your thing, scoping the few songs below will be worthwhile. Zeds Dead has a unique style, distinct from most Dubstep artists. Their set went every direction, featuring housey build-ups/break-downs at times, Bass-heavy grime, & the duo even impressively transitioned to 130 BPM Electro-House jams like "Shave It" - Zedd & "Mush Mush" - Bassjackers.

These 3 songs, all uniquely different, come from the recently released "Rumble in the Jungle" EP.

Zeds Dead - Coffee Break

Zeds Dead - Rumble In The Jungle (Original Mix)

Zeds Dead - Bassmentality

And now for a few classics:

Zeds Dead - White Satin

Blue Foundation - Eyes On Fire (Zeds Dead Remix)

Zeds Dead - 1975

And finally, we're supplying you with a HQ rip of an unreleased remix. Closing out their set with it, this jam is sure to explode in the coming weeks. Check out the drop in our video below:

Sabi - Wild Heart (Zeds Dead Remix)

If we had to describe the show with one word, it would be "dope". Very fun time. Now on to some more jams.

Electro House:

Posted Lazy Rich - Better Wipe That Up on the first post. 2 days go by and and we see this gem. After an exhausting amount of research, we've confirmed it is indeed a follow-up. Same great electro buildup but a funkier breakdown.

Lazy Rich - You Missed A Spot (Original Mix)

Speaking of funky...

Felguk - The Funky Drama (FTampa Remix)

Lazy Rich likes remixes too...

Felguk - Blow Out (Lazy Rich's Impossible Remix)

Emerging from this same Electro style is one of our personal sleeper favorites. Hypster is on a MEGA right now and should dominate the Electro-House scene. We will be referencing PlasmaPool Records a ton, so familiarize yourself. Miles Dyson's label is skyrocketing at the moment, and he continues to recruit up-and-comers in this scene to his label. Dyson is responsible for hooking up all our I-tune libraries with fat electro-synths from the likes of Mord Fustang, Chobot, Hypster, & Heren (see below). And when he's not running the label, Miles likes to toy with some productions of his own...

Hypster - Neon Teens (Original Mix)

Hypster - Nitro Party Music (Original Mix)

Hypster - Nitro Party Music (Heren Remix)

Hypster - The Uprising (Original Mix)

Miles Dyson - Intro (Breakfest Edit)

This track made it's way through festival season without really blowing up too hard. Epic drop from this Belgian&Greek duo.

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Madagascar (Remix)

More electro-chronz...

Lucky Date - Ho's & Disco's (Space Laces Remix)

Deadmau5 - Cthulhu Sleeps (PrototypeRaptor Bootleg Remix)

Hirshee - So Good (Original Mix)

Adele - Someone Like You (Promise Land Bootleg)

The M Machine - Trafalgar (Original Mix)

Dubstep:

Feed Me - Trap Door (ft. Hadouken)

Feed Me vs. Knife Party vs. Skrillex - My Pink Reptile Party (Maluu's Slice'n'Diced Mashup)

Knife Party & Skrillex - Suffer (Cabes Edit)

Kap Slap - Paper Towels in Motion (Skrillex Edit)

Skrillex & Nero - Promises (Beatnox Bootleg Remix)

Sigma - The Jungle (FuntCase Remix)

Vexare - Anthony Luvs Dub

Modestep - Feel Good

If you haven't heard of this recent addition to Skrillex's OWSLA label, get on it. KOAN Sound (pronounced Koh-Anne) is a Bristol, England-based dubstep group with a lotta funk. Sort of a mix between Skrillex & Bassnectar's sound circa Mesmerizing The Ultra

Skrillex - Kill Everybody (KOAN Sound Remix)

KOAN Sound - Jumpsuit Adventures

Diggin' In The Crates:

Like we said, we'll be posting some of our all-time favorites at the end of each post. Here's what we found when we went diggin'.

DP-CRACK:

Skrillex - First Of The Year (Equinox) (Merk Meets Andys Remix)

Pendelum - The Island - Pt. 2 (Dusk)

Adam K & Duro The Third - Daunt Kick My Bag Bitch (Original Mix)

BMJR:

Deadmau5 - Tiny Dancer (Remix)

Chrizz Luvly - Amen (Original Mix)

Tiësto - Knock You Out (Owen Westlake Remix)

Zeds Dead baby... Zeds Dead

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It was evident during Benassi's set, the crowd was patiently awaiting Hawtin to come on. While he threw down a solid tracklist that had raised crowds off the floor just a day ago at Electric Zoo and North Coast Festival, it was Richie they were waiting to hear. They were not disappointed, as a smooth transition from Benassi's dj setup to Hawtin's already started to rile the festival goers up. Hands started to go up in the air and bodies began to lose their rigidness and started their flow.

I have watched quite a few DJs and producers behind in their booth now, and watching them work has also affected my opinion of them. It is something that being part of a crowd doesn't always allow you to see or really pay attention to as you focus on the beat and movement. There have been many DJs who simply drop their tracks, fiddle here and there with a few settings, but for the most part keep their hands in the air, dancing and wowing the crowd. It often leads me to think to myself, "Why are your hands in the air and not on your craft?" Watching Hawtin move around his set up, he was constantly doing live edits and remixes to his own tracks. Improvisation, there in lies the skill, the true test of a DJ. There is a reason the legends are still relevant, and always will be. No matter what new technology shows up or the popular trend, their creative and technical talent is still pertinent.

Something I have discussed with Ferry Corsten, is that many younger DJs are one or two track ponies in essence and do not look further than producing their own track and setting up a crowd energizing setlist. Many electronic music listeners refuse to acknowledge that, but then again to each their own as Guti would say. I wish more listeners could see the talent that lies behind in the roots of electronic music, or be more aware of the "Sunday School Tent" as my friend AC says in reference to Electric Zoo's tech house talent area.

I have to be honest, I wasn't always a huge tech house, deep house, or minimal techno fan when I was a child. My more un-attuned ears preferred to hear vocals amidst trance playlists and lighter melodies (it may or may not have had to do with the fact that my parents complained every time the bass got too heavy and the house floors vibrated with just "thump thump"). But now as I grow older, I have found myself more and more appreciating the nuances and depth that it brings. The only way to describe the growth in appreciation is how one comes to appreciate classical music or curry a taste for fine wine. That in combination with watching DJs display their skill level live on stage now truly affects how I judge them. In a sense, I have become musically jaded almost to a point where I can be too harsh. But then, which critic isn't?

Although I had heard Hawtin literally a day ago, closing for Electric Zoo on Sunday in the Sunday School tent, there was too much going on. Hilltop Arena tent music echoes wandered in and I had separated myself from a group to go see him. I knew in order for myself to truly focus and enjoy his set, it needed to be just Hawtin and no obligations calling me around a whole festival field. When I found out he was playing in Canada, forty-five minutes away from where I was, this was my call to action. This was the heart of it all, Hawtin playing in his hometown with the Detroit skyline a constant reminder of where it all began.

His set literally went beyond my expectations. Your body didn't need to know how to move, the deep bass lines moved your body involuntarily. I love feeling the bass through my body as the ground reverberates with its message. It was creative expression that makes you feel a part of something bigger, a feeling that I would love to re-iterate in a warehouse with the same sounds. Hawtin kept playing literally until the plug was pulled from his speakers - a crowd left demanding one more song cut short from no power. Although staff and security were dancing and enjoying themselves to his tracks, it was time to go home.

I often reference a feeling from the movie "Groove" (2001) where after John Digweed's set at 4:30am leaves one of the main characters Dave elated and lighter of heart to have been part of something bigger in music, in life. I had that feeling on Monday morning after Electric Zoo and I was happy I could repeat it once more as my friend and I drove down into the Canada tunnel back into Detroit grounds.

It's not always you get to experience a set that is so eye opening and oozing with skill. That night, in reality, it had been a privilege to see the man work. Windsor knew it too and that energy came through on both sides. This article may have come in quite wordy and opinionated but there is no other option than experiencing it for yourself. So take a leap of faith, and delve for the best.

Take a look for yourself.

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The song I was looking forward to the most, was saved for the end.  "Feel So Close" dropped and my night was complete.  And it followed "The Island pt.1" by Pendulum.  Done, my brain fried.  He quickly exited not long after, but Calvin's job here was done.  He came & conquered.  A secret rating system I have for DJs which is a little off the beaten track is how hard I danced and how gross I got in my evening finery.  As a girl there is always that slight worry in the back of your head...will I leave looking somewhat presentable for the next possible club?  But when song after song is just killing it and begging to be danced to, those worries are vanquished.  So I left LAVO looking like a mess but it was well worth it for the bangers that Calvin put out.

Calvin Harris - Feel So Close

Calvin Harris - Flashback (Goldie Remix)

calvin harris - you used to hold me

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Opening up for Ellie is the Australian duo, Bag Raiders. They're a seriously groovy pair and absolutely ripped it up at Ultra this year. Shooting Stars may be their most well known song, but their self titled album is full of other winners as well.

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One note I have to make is that Nicky Romero's remix of Flash by Green Velvet is now dropped by nearly every DJ at some point during their set - especially after van Doorn dropped it in his Ultra ASOT 500 set list (quite the epic set as well).  It is a great track, but after hearing it so many times, it was refreshing to see that for Pacha's performance he took it and did a remix of his own.  It definitely gave the track new life and a little more meaning in the club.

Having been to Pacha a few times already since I have arrived in New York, van Doorn's light show was by far the most spectacular.  On multiple screens his name flashed and multi colored lights amped up the crowds to just keep dancing harder.  Speaking of crowds, there was by far a full house that turned out for his show.  Especially since Ultra, van Doorn's name is becoming a known household name - surprising sets full of energy, van Doorn is definitely recreating the public's image for Trance and Progressive.

Don't be thrown off by his trance and progressive labeling however, if he's coming to a city near you, I highly recommend you go see him.  You'll leave regretting you hadn't gone to his earlier shows...

Kernkraft 400 is always a crowd mover...
and below is another track he dropped during his set, worth checking out.

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Doorn has been dropping killer tracks, one after the other such as Love is Darkness, Bliksem, Hymn 2.0.  Although he has been on the scene for a while with his own label, Doorn records, it hasn't been until recently that his name is so widespread.  Hailing from the Dutch lands, his sound is completely different than his Dutch counterparts.  His tracks fall more into progressive trance and house and have an edge and dynamic to them unlike any other producer.   A true lover of electronic music, van Doorn's website says he personally chooses each track that he releases on his label.  I have to say, his taste rings true because more and more of the tracks I love are marked by the Doorn Records label.

If you follow Sander van Doorn's page on facebook (click here) you can download a free copy of his new remix of the Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man (which is a favorite of mine).  You can also win tickets to shows at other locations he is on tour by tagging yourself in one of his posters.

Anytime is house time, house time is anytime - especially this Friday.  Be sure to check out what the talk is all about.
Sander van Doorn feat. Carol Lee - Love Is Darkness (Preview) by sandervandoorn

He also releases under the name "Purple Haze" as well as a few others. Search your itunes you may already have a few of his tracks!
Purple Haze - Bliksem (Original Mix) by sandervandoorn

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This Thursday night is no exception as Max Vangeli comes to New York to heat up LAVO's dance floors.  Interviewed by MTV, Vangeli is now becoming a very well recognized EDM name especially after collaborating with Steve Angello and An21 on Pendulum's "The Island."  He is named DJ to look out for this year and is supposed to be coming out with an album this summer (People of the Night).  Working with An21 (Steve Angello's little brother) and the likes of Steve Angello, definitely infuses his music with the Swedish touch we so love to hear.

Having seen him play in Detroit at St. Andrew's alongside An21, I am looking forward to watching Vangeli go solo at the decks on Thursday.  I am predicting some epic drops and some very well known electronic bombs to fall - from "One" to "Island", and perhaps some "Swedish Beauty".  From checking up on his twitter, there's a very good chance his new remix of "Save the World" might bring the house down.  It's definitely a good night guaranteed

Max Vangeli & AN21 - Swedish Beauty [Refune Records] by Max Vangeli

Max Vangeli ft Max C - Look Into Your Heart (Original Mix) PREVIEW by Max Vangeli

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While the west coast has been hoarding all their glory, the east coast hasn't seen as much light.  Until last night that is, when the EC Twins played a damn good set at LAVO.  They dropped their new track "Say Yes" and "Little White Doves", both tracks that I've had on repeat on my computer.  They played a well thought-out set, making a crowd (that usually comes to be seen) raise their hands and asking for more.

A pre-memorial day Thursday night brought many partygoers to the scene, allowing the EC Twins to drop their music bombs on an already willing crowd.  After the dove hands had flown, classics by Benassi were dropped (definitely a welcome surprise) as well as recently popular tracks like Dirty South's "Coming Home".  Their new remix of PPK's "Resurrection" , an oldie but goodie,  had quite an epic sound to it.  It was quite the well rounded set that was full of dirty beat drops and when the bass kicked in, I jumped twice as hard.  The energy and vibes are two things that I judge the harshest and are skills that not all performing producers have mastered. On all fronts the EC Twins did not disappoint.  In fact, they brought twice the energy as they  jumped and raged amidst changing tracks on their setlist. You can clearly tell the passion and appreciation they have for house music as it definitely shines through.  I would love to see them perform at a different venue where the crowd's mission is to get down and dirty with the bass and beats.

The twins left LAVO after #crushing only to keep working.  They're on their way to Vegas and will be playing tonight at the Marquee (once again west coast gets lucky).  So now East coast, or beast coast, isn't it time to show up the west coast, and check out this talent?  Show some support, drop some love on their new track.
Help them climb the charts!!!! They're #winning all around! Beatport link below:

https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/371661/Say%20Yes%20EP
SAY YES - EC Twins & Remy Le Duc ft. Shakeh (Original) - PREVIEW by SHAKEH

To find out more:

FACEBOOK
WEBSITE
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MARQUEE NIGHTCLUB & DAYCLUB AT THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS
'UNITED' Memorial Day Weekend
May 27 - 30, 2011

Above & Beyond | Armin van Buuren | ATB | Blake Jarrell | Cedric Gervais | Chuckie | EC Twins, Fatboy Slim | Laidback Luke | Markus Schulz | Redfoo of LMFAO | Robbie Rivera | Roger Sanchez

Marquee Las Vegas is bringing the world’s top DJs to four days of poolside partying and late night revelry over Memorial Day Weekend for ‘United,’ featuring Armin van Buuren, Fatboy Slim, and Laidback Luke, plus Marquee residents Above & Beyond, ATB, Blake Jarrell, Cedric Gervais, Chuckie, EC Twins, Markus Schulz, Redfoo of LMFAO, Robbie Rivera and Roger Sanchez. The holiday weekend will culminate with a FREE BEACH PARTY on May 30, with no cover all day featuring Robbie Rivera & Chuckie at Marquee Dayclub. With this stellar artist lineup and the recent launch of Marquee Dayclub, United at Marquee is guaranteed to be a Memorial Day Weekend to remember.

L.A.’s A-list DJ duo Graham Funke and StoneRokk, otherwise known as The Captains of Industry, will join the wildly energetic house music residents EC Twins to set the weekend off right at the Dayclub on Friday. The Nightclub will then see Coldharbour Recordings head Markus Schulz commanding the decks with his deep grooves and trance melodies alongside Roger Sanchez, whose Latin beat-infused electronic music turns Marquee into a sexy burlesque boudoir every month. Saturday features world-renowned UK trio Above & Beyond bringing their euphoric electronic dance music to the Dayclub along with Cedric Gervais, certified king of the Miami dance scene. ATB’s unique brand of electronic sounds and melodious club tracks will then take over the Nightclub, followed by a late night set by Mixmash Records head and Dutch dance superhero Laidback Luke. The UK’s one and only funky big-beat master Fatboy Slim will take over the Dayclub on Sunday. Then on Sunday night, the Nightclub will host the White Party, featuring the world’s number one DJ and Armada Music head Armin van Buuren, along with the talented young Armada artist Blake Jarrell. On Monday, the Dayclub will host the free Juicy Music & Dirty Dutch beach party featuring Robbie Rivera and his distinctive brand of sexy, dirty, electro-tinged house and Dirty Dutch music mastermind Chuckie. Later that evening, Chuckie will also appear as the special guest at the Nightclub alongside the electro house party animal Redfoo of LMFAO.

Marquee Dayclub extends the energy and excitement of its successful nightclub to the outdoors, embracing sunny days on the Las Vegas Strip with a lavish, adults-only offering. Spanning 22,000 square feet of the expansive multi-level 60,000 square-foot David Rockwell-designed entertainment complex, the Dayclub boasts two pools, several bars and a gaming area. Exclusive experiences can be had in one of the eight cabanas, which feature infinity edge glass dipping pools, flat screen televisions and dedicated cocktail and food service. The ultimate day to night offering will be discovered in the exclusive bungalows dotting the perimeter of the Dayclub, complete with overnight quarters, individual pools and an open-air party deck.

Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub | 'United' Memorial Day Weekend
May 27 The Captain of Industry & EC Twins @ Dayclub
May 27 Markus Schulz & Roger Sanchez @ Nightclub
May 28 Above & Beyond & Cedric Gervais @ Dayclub
May 28 ATB & Laidback Luke @ Nightclub
May 29 Fatboy Slim @ Dayclub
May 29 Armin van Buuren & Blake Jarrell @ Nightclub
May 30 Robbie Rivera & Chuckie @ Dayclub
May 30 Redfoo & Chuckie @ Nightclub

Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.333.9000

For more information visit: www.marqueelasvegas.com
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As fun as they are good looking, the EC twins are for sure bringing a change in pace for the club scene.  Not only are their music videos quite innovative in their story line, but their music definitely is just as fun, fun, fun.  Usually I say negatively that there is a hint of pop music elements in tracks but the EC twins do it so skillfully that it actually adds to their dynamic.  They just released a track today on Beatport called Say Yes featuring Shakeh (click here to buy) and I'm already grooving at my computer screen as I type.
SAY YES - EC Twins & Remy Le Duc ft. Shakeh (Original) - PREVIEW by SHAKEH

So who can resist some good looking fun, fun, fun?  I know for sure I will be at LAVO oogling the studs themselves as they make my body groove, groove, groove!  Hey ladies come have some hot looking fun, and guys come to dance with those lovely ladies who have good taste in music.

WHEN: THURSDAY MAY  26th
WHERE: LAVO NY
WHY:  WHY NOT?  They're gonna kill it anyway, you might as well experience it first hand.

WHO?  The EC Twins (Eye Candy for sure...)

EC Twins Facebook
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At the Roseland Ballroom, our own Audien and Zach Roth knew it's time to keep the party going and started the crowd with a fast paced set. This was Audien's first major gig and I must say he did excellently, exuding confidence and great stage presence as well as dropping his entire new killer remix of Aly & Fila's Medellin at the end. Hopefully, this is a first of many gigs to come!

By the time Armin came on, it seems like the entire world had arrived at Roseland to be saved - or go out in absolute happinesss. Boy, did he bring the heat on. When you listen to his set, get ready to dance - this ones guaranteed to make you move. Perhaps what I was most impressed with was his set choice - he really reached back into his CD book and pulled out some classics such as Cosmic Gate's Exploration of Space and his own In and Out of Love while mixing in new ones such as Mat Zo & Arty's Rebound and Ferry Corsten's recent tracks "Punk" and "Feel it!" His set was four hours long and the tracklist he played was just superb - all the trance classic artists were dropped such as Gareth Emery, BT, Aly & Fila, and Orjan Nilsen.
While constantly raging with energy throughout the set, our jumpy Armin did stop for a moment to commemorate last year's Love Parade where 19 goers tragically died. DJs United's Remember Love came on with epic screen announcements to go with it. For such an happy and fast paced set, it was quite the somber moment. Armin stood back, pointed at the screen, and gave what would be a DJ's "moment of silence."

Although always jumping with his crowd, he is still quite removed in his DJ booth. Armin left his setup for a minute, to truly reconnect with the crowd. At the front he was given to hold up the USTM Flag, which was written all over "In Trance, we trust" - words that every avid trance listener holds dear. There is no doubt at why Armin is voted at #1 DJ in the world. The combination of the caliber of tracks he puts out and the energy he exudes at his performances just places him above the rest. Each time I see him, it is just a whole other level of talent.
Thank you to Made Event for bringing him to New York - I know I speak for many New Yorkers and tri-state area trance listeners, that we cannot wait to see him again at Electric Zoo!
#intrancewetrust, now and forever.

Here are a few tracks to enjoy, relive the night: Armin van Buuren @ Roseland Ballroom 5/20/11 by DJ JoN BoN
Armin van Buuren feat. BT - These Silent Hearts
Armin van Buuren Feat. Susana - Shivers (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Red Light Dub)

and of course, I have to add an Audien track, since he killed it.

Audien-Mind Over Matter (originalmix)

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After interviewing David Berrie (coming soon to Silverlake to Soho), and a few double jacks and gingers, I found myself at Webster Hall supporting our own, Chip, in his band Paperdoll.  It was a great performance and definitely a solid refresher from all the EDM acts I usually attend.  After talking with the band and the supportive crowd ventured out, the night was just beginning for me and fellow Silverlake to Soho writer, Veronica.  We head over to LAVO where already outside is a melange of activity between bouncers, guest list people, and of course, the patrons themselves.  Lavo, a pretty exclusive club, can be described by men wearing their suits and well dressed women looking their best.  The space is small with a bar in the back, and DJ booth slightly raised above the crowd in the front.  There is a middle dancing and lounging area flanked by a small bar and  table area on the sides of it.  The middle area was a little hard to stand in since it was the passageway for people and an occasion for drinks to be spilt on, but the stage and table area definitely allowed for more comfortable movement.  Most definitely not your usual rave setting.

Steve Aoki set was high energy, as usual dropping his tracks such as Time Warp or his more recent Turbulence.  While enjoying the energy Aoki was giving off, the crowd wad definitely more laid back, many wishing to merely be seen than to be raging.  Definitely no mosh pit excitement and dancing like the scene he raised at Pacha nearly same time last year.  I've seen Aoki quite a few times and some of the tracks he has dropped have gone into more metallica feel, but this time I was wowed.  He dropped dubstep, my friends.  Skrillex.  And a few others.  Now the party had really started.  Half of Lavo's crowd responded with a confused look - what is this?  The other half got down and dirty.  I was quite impressed.  Nothing like a few wobbles to make my night.  The first half of his set is what even he would call "standard procedure" with champagne bottle popping and a throw down of his favorite tracks.  Then, boom boom, the bass and the house came down.

I was about to judge the set a little harshly from seeing him so many times, but the dubstep gave his set quite the breather and life it needed in my opinion.  Not to say I don't have fun at each show, but I am always looking for something new and interested in how a DJ or producer transforms and grows with their craft.  I left pleased that Aoki had opened himself up to a new genre, one that isn't quite accepted everywhere yet.

While I was skeptical of Lavo overall, my friend Adam told me a valid point - most of these people would have gone to some other club where a top 40 DJ would play, instead they were here being exposed to the wonders of electro, dubstep, and house.  At that point, I could only nod my head in agreement.

Laidback Luke & Steve Aoki - Turbulence featuring Lil' Jon (Inquisitive Edit)

Steve Aoki, Lil Jon, Laidback Luke - Turbulence (Original Mix)

Chester French - She Loves Everybody (Steve Aoki Remix)

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Made Event presents the world’s #1 DJ and A State of Trance trendsetter Armin van Buuren on Friday, May 20th, along with Blake Jarrell for this very special night at the Roseland Ballroom. Armin will be playing an extended 4 hour set that you don't want to miss!

Voted #1 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs Poll for a record-breaking fourth consecutive year, Armin van Buuren is one of the decade’s most influential and widely known trance artist. His recent accolades also includes six 2011 International Dance Music Awards for Best Global DJ, Best European DJ, Best Trance Track, Best Full Length DJ Mix for ‘A State of Trance 2010,’ Best Radio Mix Show DJ and Best Podcast for ‘A State of Trance.’

Armin’s highly acclaimed productions include his most recent fourth artist album Mirage, for which he collaborated with the likes of BT, Ferry Corsten and Adam Young, and featured the hit track “Not Giving Up On Love” with Sophie Ellis-Bextor. His third artist album ‘Imagine’ was the first dance album to debut at number on the Dutch Album Top 100 Chart, and his second album ‘Shivers’ featured collaborations with Nadia Ali, Justine Suissa and Gabriel & Dresden. Armin’s remix output includes tracks for the TV series ‘24’ and the likes of Motorcycle, The Killers, Faithless, BT and Kerli. Armin’s annual ‘A State of Trance’ compilations have won several awards and continue to introduce trance fans to a fresh and exclusive selection of tracks, while his weekly 2-hour ‘A State of Trance’ radio show is listened to by 15 million electronic dance music lovers worldwide. Featuring a selection of the best in trance and progressive, ASOT just celebrated its 500th show in 5 different countries on 5 different continents: South Africa, the Netherlands, USA, Argentina and Australia. It was accompanied by the 'ASOT 500' album, a five disc set. While Armin himself takes care of the opening disc, Disc Two is in the hands of Paul Oakenfold, Disc Three is handled by Markus Schulz, with Cosmic Gate and Andy Moor overseeing Four and Five respectively.

Joining Armin is Blake Jarrell, one of the fastest rising stars in the dance music industry today. Beside flying across the globe and back playing such locations as Ibiza, Dubai, Singapore, Los Angeles, he's also continuously putting out new original music and remix work. His monthly ‘Concentrate’ radio show continues to evolve and reach new audiences by featuring signature mix sets from Blake and special international guests.

Roseland Ballroom
239 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
212.247.0200
18 and over with valid state issued photo ID

Doors at 9pm
Advance tickets $75 while supplies last at  www.madeevent.com
Complete sound system installed and engineered by Integral Sound

All VIP prices below are IN ADDITION TO entry ticket.
VIP purchases are redeemed at WILL CALL - valid ID and credit card used for purchase must be presented.
Click here to purchase VIP Mezzanine Seating ($250)
●      Mezzanine seating is one flight up from the dance floor level, overlooking the dance floor
●      Ticket is per table, max 4 persons per table
●      Each member of your party must also purchase a General Admission ticket
●      Does not include bottle; bottle purchase not required
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Click here to purchase VIP Premium Seating ($325)
●      Premium seating is on an elevated platform on the dance floor level with premium views of the artists
●      Ticket is per table, max 4 persons per table
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●      Does not include bottle; bottle purchase not required
●      All members of your party must be 21 or older and present valid state issued photo ID
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So sickkk right?  You have to go.

Contest Rules

• You MUST follow the 4 steps set out below.
• You MUST be 18+
• The winner will be randomly drafted from the participants.
• The draw is final and will not be subject to appeal.
• Deadline is Thursday, May  19th, 2011 at 11 am.
• All participants approve use of Facebook screen name in all official statements made by Silverlake to Soho and Made Event.

1. Make sure you have joined the Armin van Buuren Facebook Fan Page [http://www.facebook.com/arminvanbuuren] & Silverlake to Soho Page [http://www.facebook.com/silverlake2soho]
2. Post the facebook event on your wall: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109139012505077. When you share the event make sure you type "@Silverlake to Soho" to tag us in the post!
3. Email us contests@silverlaketosoho.com with your name, age, and facebook profile.
4. Sit back, relax and wait for the winner to be confirmed on Thursday, May 19th and announced at 1pm.

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Gareth Emery works hard at the excellent set played at Pacha NYC this Friday, May 13th.

When I speak of intelligent sets, I refer to Gareth's progression, styling, track choice, and of course, timing.  He started playing at 1am and continued for three hours until 4am.  He warmed up the crowd with more house flavored tracks, then moved into club mixes of uplifting trance tracks weaved with progressive ones.  For trance enthusiasts, he played old favorites.  My heart nearly melted when he played my all-time favorites by Andain and Motorcyle.  When we were satisfied he made sure the rest of the crowd unfamiliar with trance was brought back to life with newer tracks such as crowd pleaser "Coming Home (Dirty South Remix)" and dance floor classics "Kernkraft 400 - Zombie Nation (Chris Schweizer Remix)" (thank you Jordan for the ID on the remix).  He dropped Ferry Corsten's new track "Feel it" which can get anyone moving!  Through his house tracks, one could pick up "Green Velvet- Flash (Nicky Romero Remix)" being weaved in between songs, but never dropped.  Later into his set, he dropped some very heavy bass and hard beats which pleasantly took me aback for a second but made me rage even harder nonetheless.

Being a vocal trance enthusiast, these three hours were a huge slice of heaven.  A lot of trance djs tend to steer away from vocals when playing at a club and tend to head towards more progressive beats to please  everyone.  Gareth Emery skillfully handled both, his set overflowing with delicious vocals to float away and beats to move the crowd.

Crowds raise their hands in search of attention, which Gareth responds with enthusiasm of his own.

I swear this man was so difficult to photograph.  It was so hard to get clear shots of him on my camera.  He never stops moving.  When he's not moving around cdjing, he's jumping up and down feeding the crowd with excitement.  You can tell when a DJ loves his craft by how involved he gets with his music and his audience.  It is something I always look for and an expectation I maintain for all shows I go see.  I find it a considerable element that enhances the music played and goes along with the ambience and experience.  In that, Emery did not disappoint.  The energy he was filled with spread to everyone.  At one point, the entire pit was chanting "GARETH! GARETH!" so loudly that it rivaled the volume of the music being played.

What impressed me very much from the crowd's side was that they knew the songs.  Trance is still on the rise in America and although it is gaining ground faster than before, it still doesn't quite have the hold that it does in Europe.  To me, it was comforting to be able to hear the crowd sing these trance classics like "Motorcycle feat Andain - As the Rush Comes" and know the lyrics to Gareth's vocal tracks as well.

Lights dim and the set up glows as Gareth sets the mood with his tracks.

His classic closing track, Delirium's "Silence" made me realize it was close to 4am.  Gareth closed with one of his most popular songs "Sanctuary" and yelled out to his audience of how great of a time he had playing for them, which later he repeated the same to me.  This producer loves what he does and it is evident in his vibe. He shows that he is one with the crowd as he dances and moves around his setup.  With such talent and energy, keep your eyes peeled on him.  Although he is lucky number seven on DJMAG's top 100 DJs list, I foresee higher.

His album "Northern Lights, Re-lit" is a compilation  of his tracks remixed.  In the next few days it will be released under his own label Garuda.  Be sure to check it out, as the remixes are note worthy and carefully selected by Gareth himself (many of them were played throughout the night as well).

In Trance we Trust
- the crazy girl who never stopped dancing.

Listed below are Gareth Emery's links to find out more about him and his upcoming release -

GarethEmery.com
Gareth Emery's Twitter
Facebook Fan page
Gareth's YouTube Page
Gareth Emery's Podcast

Set list ( will be updated as more tracks are IDed)

John O'Callaghan Feat. Betsie Larkin - Save this Moment
Gareth Emery- Arrival
Gareth Emery- Fight the Sunrise (Daniel Kandi remix
Andain - Beautiful things
Delirium - Silence
Green Velvet - Flash (Nicky Romero Remix)
Gareth Emery - Into the light
Gareth Emery - Sanctuary
Diddy Dirty Money - Coming Home feat. Skylar Grey (Dirty South Remix)
Kernkraft - Zombie Nation (Chris Schweizer Remix)
Ferry Corsten - Feel It (Original Extended Mix)
Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford - Sun & Moon (Kim Fai Club Mix)
Gareth Emery, OceanLab, Above & Beyond - On A Good Day (Metropolis) [Extended Mix]

Look at Gareth jump!

Bright colors highlight Gareth constantly moving, intensely focused on his crowds.

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Read his quick bio from Wikipedia:

James Douglas "Jim" Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was the lead singer and lyricist of American band The Doors.[1] Morrison was ranked number 47 on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time"[2] and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic frontmen in rock music history.

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