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Zeds Dead have finally released their debut album 'Northern Lights'. Yes, it is finally here, and ready to stream in full! The Canadian duo have been a large entity in the electronic spectrum for a long while now, building a stacked catalogue of music over the years (who can forget their dubby 2011 EP 'Adrenaline'), however it was just over a year ago that DC and Hooks revealed plans on a debut LP, and after 13 months, the wait is over. 'Northern Lights' is 15-tracks of power, with a huge list of features from the likes of Pusha T, Diplo, Elliphant and NGHTMRE among others; showcasing a huge progression in their production style and range. Zeds Dead - who we spoke with last week - will be on Aussie shores come December for the HARD Summer tour along with GTA and Destructo. Find out more here. Stream 'Northern Lights' below and tell us what you make of it! Source

Words By Sarah Tonkin Melbourne's very own Piknic Électronik kicks off for another round of weekly music festivals starting on New Year's Day in a new venue! The seasonal festival will see a change of scenery after being moved to a new home, Southside at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Leading up to their third season since running the festival [in Melbourne], Piknic Électronik have released the lineup which includes UK duo Audiojack and Berlin duo Section Victim. They will be joined by other artists and local heroes such as Spacey Space, Francis Inferno Orchestra and Damian Laird. “Piknic Électronik Melbourne has become a flagship event in the Piknic circuit around the world, and the new venue will take this year's experience in Melbourne to a whole new level, closer than ever to the concept’s roots.” - Alix Ouellet (International Operations Director of Piknic Électronik). If this sounds like it's right up your alley, you can join the crew this summer at Piknic Électronik! It runs every Sunday from 2pm-9pm (12pm-10pm on New Year's Day), starting January 1 2017 (excludingMarch Labour Day weekend) and finishes on March 19 2017. First release tickets are now on sale for the opening party on New Year’s Day which start at $25+BF. If you're a keen festival punter, you can cop a Season Pass at $180+BF or weekly tickets via Ticketmaster. When ~ January 1 – March 19 Where ~ Southside at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl – Kings Domain, Melbourne. Follow Piknic Électronik: Website Facebook Instagram Source

Drake just claimed the throne to Spotify’s most-streamed track, dethroning Major Lazer’s ubiquitous “Lean On” after a hearty reign. And the new king tune in Spotify’s history? None other than Views’ “One Dance.” Last November, “Lean On” had a comfortable 526 million plays around the world, but “One Dance” has now amassed a whopping 880 million plays, while Drake himself has over eight billion… damn. However, the news is’t too surprising, as music streaming services more or less called this one back in June. H/T Fader | Image via DMahoney Photo This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Spotify Names The New ‘Most-Streamed Track’ Source

Well, Don Diablo has been teasing this remix for Rihanna, and it’s finally out! Don Diablo has remixed Rihanna’s “Love On The Brain” and it’s not at all what we expected. Rather than a house beat or any of its derivatives, even future bass, Diablo has spun this track into a super poppy minimal trap remix. Focusing heavily on vocal chops and the piano melody, with some choice 808s over it, the remix isn’t really hard enough to strain the subs at a show. That being said, it’s extremely well produced and at least interesting. Check it out below. Image via Rukes This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Don Diablo Shares New Remix Of Rihanna’s “Love On The Brain” Source

The cleanest Doof this side of the Murray River, Subsonic, has just added a stack of local acts to an already impressive lineup, with the likes of Andy Webb, Ben Fester, Tele Funken and Champain Lyf joining the bill. In a press release published this morning, Subsonic organisers have claimed that they are holding true to their promise "to deliver the best underground music the world has to offer." We tend to think that's a fair statement. There're too many new names to mention, but you can see them all here. Why not check out this throwback vid from last years instalment whilst you're at it? What: Subsonic Music Festival 2016 When: 2nd - 4th December Where: Barrington Tops, NSW. How: You can find tickets and other info here. [Image Source: Facebook] Source

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Banks has separated herself from her contemporaries with “The Altar”. With her 2014 debut album, “Goddess“, Banks had already proclaimed herself a deity amongst mortals. With her sophomore effort, “The Altar” she finds herself carefully examining the pedestal she now stands on. “The Altar” stands as Banks’ best work to date on a number of levels. Banks is indeed looking down on lesser artists as she finds herself at the height of her creativity. While the album is empowering at times it’s vulnerability and first-person narrative provide the perfect compliment to Banks’ undeniable talent. The album opens up with “Gemini Feed”, as Banks proceeds to throw shade at an ex-partner of hers over a dark beat with synths to match her icy demeanor. While Banks may not have a certified “hit” yet this track certainly has the crossover potential to change that. The album’s next several songs each seamlessly come together and will have the listener quickly losing track of time. The stand too the buns to me however, is “Fuck With Myself” in which Banks reiterates her self-love. “I fuck with myself more than anybody else”. The song has an eastern feel that combined with Banks sensual tone and dark undertones make for a track worthy of more than a few spins. Immediately following “Gemini Feed” this combo packs quite the one-two punch to open the album that only continues to impress. To authentically convey the sea-love in a pop-song is an inherently difficult task. That’s to be expected in a genre filled with larger than life personas and constant outside pressure to live up to the impossible bar of perfection. Banks has nonetheless separated herself from her contemporaries with “The Altar”. Despite the many external pressures of the media and popular culture that have both played a large role in the on-going crisis of self worth plaguing Western society Banks has effortlessly and elegantly blocked out the noise surrounding her music and has simultaneously elevated her artistic stature as a result. You can stream “The Altar” in its entirety below. Let me know what your favorite songs are in the comments. The post Banks’ “The Altar” Finds Her at the Height of Her Creativity appeared first on GoodMusicAllDay. Source

It looks as though producers may only need one new piece of gear in the near future, with this latest device proving to do it all. Released by New Zealand tech company Synthstrom Audible, the Deluge is a large scale piece of equipment that hosts the roles of a synth, sampler and sequencer all in one. Check it out below along with the full specs list. Piano-roll-style sequencing on 128 full RGB pads (16x8) with scrolling and zooming. Full-featured Internal synthesizer engine (subtractive and FM). Plays samples from SD card (up to 32GB SDHC). Sequencing limited only by device RAM (many thousands of notes). Polyphony limited only by CPU. Typically around 48 synth voices or 64 unaffected sample voices may play. 64MB of sample ram - work with up to 12 minutes (if mono) of CD-quality samples at once. Live adjustment of synth and effect parameters with two endless-turn encoders with LED level-meters. Easy buttons to select the functions these control. Advanced syncing capabilities. Weird time signatures supported. Adjustable swing. Dedicated volume and tempo knobs. LFOs and envelopes on each synth / sample. Highly customizable patching matrix. Synthesizer engine features LPF / HPF, arpeggiator, portamento, oscillator sync, ring modulation, unison detune, and more. Four basic waveforms, or select any WAV file from the SD card. FX including delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, phaser, bitcrushing, sidechain effect, live stutter, and more. Keyboard mode, where the pads become a live instrument on a 2d grid. Internal speaker, rechargeable Li-ion battery, and microphone. Mic and line inputs. Two ¼” line outputs, and 3.5mm headphone output. 2x CV outputs. 0 - 10V, individually configurable to 1, 1.2, 0.26 or 0.32 volts per octave, or to hertz per volt. 4x gate / trigger outputs individually configurable to v-trig or s-trig, with shared voltage switchable between 5V and 12V. Trigger clock output configurable, up to 192 PPQN. Trigger clock input, also with adjustable PPQN. MIDI input and output via hardware connectors or USB. Powered via USB or 9 - 12V centre-negative (pedal-style) power supply (500mA) (not included). User-upgradeable firmware - expect updates from Synthstrom Audible. Dimensions: 305mm x 208mm x 46mm (12 x 8.2 x 1.8 inches). The Deluge will be available to pre-order from October 25, with Synthstrom hosting a launch party in Auckland on Oct 22nd. Read up on the launch HERE. (Via FACT) Source

No one likes being the victim of a hack, obviously. It’s a vicious invasion of privacy that makes you feel needlessly vulnerable, and makes you fear for the safety of other personal and sensitive information online. And depending on where you’re hacked – bank account, social media, etc. – the repercussions could be deep. For Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers, this hack has sent his followers into a frenzy. Vicious attacks against collaborator Halsey, calling her “whore” and “slut” and other worse phrases, were thrown around with wanton disregard. Screenshots of a faked Snapchat conversation between Halsey and Diplo were also shared, seemingly showing the two of them agreeing to have sex at a later time. All these tweets have since been deleted. While we’re not questioning that Drew was hacked, it’s crazy to think that he was hacked 18 minutes prior, got his account back, deleted the old tweets, and then was hacked again. Either he’s choosing some really easy passwords, or something else is going on. Of course, the irony of the situation is that this was his most recently favorited tweet. Watching hacker documentaries and never using free airport wifi again — Alison Wonderland (@awonderdj) October 18, 2016 Image via Drew Taggart/Twitter This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart Was Just The Victim Of A Vicious Hack Source

It’s Thursday night, mere hours before Hurricane Andrew hits the coast of Florida. Cars zoom down interstates to evacuate, residents pack supermarkets to stock up on food and water and Governor Rick Scott declares a state of emergency. Yet, a music festival set to take place that weekend in Miami (with the first day scheduled for the following day) did not back down. Festival organizers watched the storm’s trajectory closely and prepared for a wide gambit of outcomes. Attendees traveled south to avoid the potential landfall of the storm and safely prep for the event. It’s true; music festivals are really some of the most powerful forces in modern society. In its fourth year, III Points stood face-to-face with Mother Nature and survived. Hurricane Matthew ended up turning more into the Atlantic Ocean and almost entirely avoided Miami, much to the satisfaction of organizers, attendees and artists alike. The hurricane became the running talking point of the weekend’s festivities in the Wynwood art district of Miami. It caused headlining band LCD Soundsystem to cancel along with Oneohtrix Point Never and others and prevented Your EDM from making it down to Miami to experience the first day of the festival. Yet, we soldiered on and drove down to the Mana Wynwood venue hosting the festival to experience the final two days of the festival. Credit: III Points After attending the festival last year, we can comment on one definite change: III Points has grown. A lot. An army of stacked shipping containers created a passageway for attendees as they entered, guiding them to the towering Mind Melt stage. A sizable step up from its predecessor last year, this Mind Melt ran as large as stages one would find at bigger music festivals. Artists such as M83, Jacques Greene and Thievery Corporation performed here, a fitting platform for more live-centric artists and bands. Inside the actual Mana Wynwood warehouse lied the Main Frame stage, which stood before tall pillars decked with LED screens. This stage drew big crowds to artists the entire weekend, from the much anticipated collaborative performance of Method Man & Redman to the otherworldly beats DJed by Flying Lotus, not to mention deeper sets delivered from the likes of DJ Koze, Black Coffee, Andy Stott and more. The festival also hosted four other stages, including the deep-friendly and Soulection-showcasing (at least on Sunday, the final day) Isotropic stage, a smaller Mind Melt-type stage called Sector 3, the smaller warehouse Door IV and the local-friendly Sunset @ Noon stage. Every stage transported attendees to its own unique world, some layered in visual-heavy production while others showcased the performers first and foremost. Photo Credit: III Points III Points prides itself on being a festival that highlights the best of art and technology among its musical roster, and we must recognize that pride is well-placed. This year’s event offered a variety of exciting and innovative art displays and technological hubs, much more than most bigger festivals offer by a long-shot. It packed in everything from a virtual reality experience that took users to Mars to a graffiti-laden school bus. The festival also does a great job in putting a spotlight on the lesser-known musicians rising in Miami, a great treat for both people wandering stages looking to discover new artists and dedicated, local contingents looking to home grow the next superstars. In terms of actual sets, pretty much everyone exceeded expectations. We heard great reports from artists such as Dixon, KiNK and Vince Staples on the first day, and the second and third days packed in so much good music that we we barely had time to breathe. Saturday assembled a mammoth lineup for the Isotropic stage, bringing the likes of Leon Vynehall, DJ Tennis and Ben UFO for hours of deliciously experimental, groovy and techo-hinged bliss. Meanwhile, Main Frame enlisted its own roster of superb talent, ranging from Black Coffee to Maya Jane Coles, both of whom’s sets were much anticipated among Miami fans who had not been able to see them in the city in almost a year (or in the case of Maya Jane Coles, years!). Sunday proved to be a bit more of a relaxed day, and that was quite alright given the intensity of Saturday. While sets from M83 and Jacques provided some fun, no one compared to the insanity of Flying Lotus and the soul searching of DJ Koze. Fly Lo assaulted our senses with his own productions, video game OST remixes and a surprise appearance from rapper Denzel Curry, while DJ Koze took us on a journey through some of the best house music we’ve heard in ages. Both capped off the festival excellently. Credit: III Points III Points had a lot to lose if Hurricane Matthew caused its cancellation, but fate smiled kindly upon the festival. This year only proved that both III Points organizers and attendees possess a determined moxy to keep the party going at all costs, and that moxy paid off big time for a festival only in its fourth year. We look forward to seeing what’s to come from III Points in the years to come, ideally without the looming threat of a hurricane. Until next year! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Despite a Hurricane, III Points Stands Rooted as One of America’s Best Festivals [Event Review] Source

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Suwannee Hulaween 2016 is right around the corner and this year is ramping up to be its best year yet. With an unparalleled environment and a continuously stellar lineup, it’s no wonder that Suwannee is becoming the Electric Forest of the South. Suwanee Hulaween bridges the gap between electronic and organic music through their deep commitment to both bands and electronic artists alike. Suwannee Hulaween 2016 Lineup 800 acres of event grounds, 20,000+ attendees, 5 stages, and over 100 acts will transform attendees throughout the course of the weekend. The festival has exponentially increased in size since its humble beginnings 4 years ago yet still maintains its aura of community and serenity. In addition to the all-genre encompassing lineup, the festival’s Spirit Lake is meant to recharge and reinvigorate you if you need a break from the music. Art installations, lights, performance artists, and workshops are there to continue Suwannee’s growing culture. The natural beauty of the festival setting is guaranteed to create an unforgettable experience. All photos taken by Jamie Seed Photography. Watch the Suwannee Hulaween Official 2015 Recap below: Follow Suwannee Halloween: Official Website Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Suwannee Hulaween’s Unique Format Creates an Unforgettable Experience appeared first on EDM | Electronic Music | EDM Music | EDM Festivals | EDM Events. Source

Since it was announced, this is all Porter Robinson fans have been waiting for – the time is finally here, the anime for “Shelter” is out. The short film is sountracked by “Shelter” in its original and acoustic/string version, accompanying beautiful animations in partnership with A-1 Pictures and Crunchyroll. “Shelter tells the story of Rin, a 17-year-old girl who lives her life inside of a futuristic simulation completely by herself in infinite, beautiful loneliness. Each day, Rin awakens in virtual reality and uses a tablet which controls the simulation to create a new, different, beautiful world for herself. Until one day, everything changes, and Rin comes to learn the true origins behind her life inside a simulation.” Watch the story unfold below: Credits can be found in the description of the video. Facebook images by Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Watch Porter Robinson & Madeon’s Original Anime For “Shelter” Source

If there’s any electronic group worthy of being inducted into the esteemed Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame, it’s Kraftwerk. Lauded as one of the most influential electronic groups of the generation, Kraftwerk helped to pave the way for electronic music in the ’70s, making way for groups like Tangerine Dream, Giorgio Moroder, Daft Punk and more. For this year’s Hall Of Fame, Kraftwerk has been chosen as one of the 19 nominees that have a shot at induction. This is Kraftwerk’s fourth nomination. Last year’s Hall of Fame class included N.W.A, Steve Miller, Cheap Trick, Chicago and Deep Purple. Fans are able to cast one ballot per day through December 5th, 2016. You can vote here. Check out the full list of nominees below: Bad Brains The Cars Chaka Khan Chic Depeche Mode Electric Light Orchestra J. Geils Band Jane’s Addiction Janet Jackson Joan Baez Joe Tex Journey Kraftwerk MC5 Pearl Jam Steppenwolf Tupac Shakur Yes The Zombies Facebook photo by Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kraftwerk Nominated For Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame Source

ADE is known to bring Amsterdam the best Techno parties and events every year. A lot of festival brands and labels compete to host special events during this time of the year. First we will start with four special brands that are going to deliver multiple nights filled with the best names you can ask for. Awakenings at Gashouder. Awakenings, The famous Techno festival brand in the Netherlands presents 5-nights ADE Specials this year! Be prepared for this Awakenings marathon during ADE 2016 with this great lineup. Awakenings x Len Faki presents Figure night October 19th, 2016 (22:00 – 08:00) Lineup: Cleric | Roman Poncet | Jeroen Search (live) | Blawan | Octave One (live) | Len Faki | RØDHÅD Awakenings x Adam Beyer presents Drumcode October 20, 2016 (22:00 – 08:00) Lineup: Mark Reeve | Dense & Pika | Ida Engberg | Alan Fitzpatrick | Adam Beyer | Nicole Moudaber Awakenings x Joris Voorn present October 21, 2016 (22:00 – 08:00) Lineup: Sebastian Mullaert (a.k.a. Minilogue) | andhim | Apollonia | Joris Voorn | Kölsch | Truncate Awakenings x Joseph Capriati invite October 22, 2016 (22:00 – 08:00) Lineup: Flavio Folco | Luigi Madonna & Markantonio | Dj Tennis | Pan-Pot | Sven Väth | Joseph Capriati Awakenings ADE Closing Party October 23, 2016 (18:00 – 06:00) Lineup: Mike Storm (live) | Haeken | Scuba | Oscar Mulero | MARCEL DETTMANN | UVB | AnD (live) | Dax J LoveLand at Mediahaven – Minervahaven. Loveland is one of the pioneer dance promoters in the Netherlands. Organizing events since 1995 gave them the opportunity to deliver a high-quality production that always creates a unique experience. This year they are hosting three major events and bringing huge names during ADE 2016. Tale Of Us Presents: Afterlife at Loveland ADE October 20, 2016 (22:00 – 06:00) Lineup: Ame B2B Rodhad, Answer Code Request, Dixon, Gerd Janson, Jon Hester, Kettenkarussell, Kiasmos, Locked Groove, Mathew Jonson (live), Mind Against, Ryan James Ford, SHDW & Obscure Shape, SOMNE, Tale Of Us, Vaal, Woo York (live). Enter. Presents: Experiences. at Loveland ADE October 21, 2016 (22:00 – 06:00) Lineup: Richie Hawtin, Maya Jane Coles, Recondite (live), Matador (live), Gaiser (live), B. Traits, Julian Jeweil (live), TM404 aka Andreas Tilliander, Hito, Fabio Florido, WHYT NOYZ, Julia Govor, Carlo Ruetz. Circoloco at Loveland ADE October 22, 2016 (22:00 – 06:00) Lineup: Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers, Matthias Tanzmann, Apollonia, Jackmaster, Art Department, Davide Squillace, D’Julz, Gerd Janson, Steve Rachmad, Boris Werner, Konstantin, Edward, Sossa. DGTL at NDSM Docklands The same people Behind DGTL festivals in Amsterdam and Barcelona are proud to deliver their long time experience During ADE 2016. They are hosting three events with huge names that you don’t want to miss. DGTL X Mosaic by Maceo October 20, 2016 (22:00 – 06:00) Lineup: Agents Of Time (live), Audion (live), Gardens Of God, Jennifer Cardini, KiNK (live), Maceo Plex, Modeselektor, Rebolledo, Shall Ocin, Stephan Bodzin (live). DGTL X Paradise October 21, 2016 (22:00 – 06:00) Lineup: Jamie Jones, Hot Since 82, Deetron, Andrea Oliva, Richy Ahmed b2b Patrick Topping, Route 94, wAFF, Infinity Ink (live), Detlef. DGTL X Kompakt October 22, 2016 (22:00 – 06:00) Lineup: Laurent Garnier, Kölsch, Âme (live,) Michael Mayer B2B Agoria, Patrice Baumel, Frankey & Sandrino, SONNS. HYTE at Warehouse Elementenstraat HYTE, the Brand that successfully debuted in the world famous Amnesia Ibiza, and sold out events in Amsterdam and event series in New York and Barcelona. They are back in Amsterdam to host four nights filled with the biggest names. HYTE ADE October 20, 2016 (22:00 – 08:00) Lineup: Speedy J, Robert Hood, Haeken, DJ Deep, Deniro, Konstantin, Drumcell, Matrixxman. HYTE ADE x Frrc October 21, 2016 (22:00 – 08:00) Lineup: Ricardo Villalobos, Seth Troxler, Steve Rachmad, DeWalta, Dandy Jack, Enzo Siragusa, Seb Zito, Ferro, Archie Hamilton B2B Rossko. HYTE ADE October 22, 2016 (22:00 – 08:00) Lineup: Collabs (Chris Liebing & Speedy J) all night long (10hr set), ROD, Abstract Division, Doka, Sinfol. HYTE ADE x Used + Abused October 23, 2016 (22:00 – 08:00) Lineup: Loco Dice, Robert Hood presents Floorplan, Bambounou, Caleb Calloway, Boris Werner, Ingi Visions (Julian Alexander & Samuel Deep). —- Still not convinced? Here is our best day-by-day selection. October 19th, 2016 Pan Pot presents Second State at De Marktkantine. Feat. Pan-Pot, Stephan Hinz (live), Amelie Lens, Michael Klein, and more. Reclaim Your City at RADION. Feat. Boris, Ron Albrecht, Volte-Face, Shlømo, and more. October 20, 2016 Verknipt ADE 2016 Techno Special at Amsterdam Studio’s. Feat. AnD, Juan Sanchez, Planetary Assault Systems (live), and more. Fest & XXX at RADION. Feat. Prins Thomas, Massimiliano Pagliara, Honey Soundsystem, and more. October 21, 2016 909 Invites Gem Records at Warehouse 22. Feat. Derrick May, Bart Skils, Butch, Christian Smith, Egbert (live), and more. Dave Clarke presents The Dirty Dozen at Melkweg. Feat. Dave Clarke, Luke Slater & Ø [Phase], Marcel Fengler, Miss Kittin, and more. ADE Life and Death at Thuishaven. Feat. Axel Boman, Black Merlin, DJ Tennis, Fango, KiNK (live), and more. October 22, 2016 Dockyard Festival at NDSM Docklands. Feat. Art Department, Daniel Miller, Dubfire, Monika Kruse, Nicole Moudaber, and more. Nachtdigital presented by LET at H7 Warehouse. Feat. Steffen Bennemann & ATEQ, Barnt, Sandrien & Carlos Valdes, and more. Breakfast Club at RADION. Feat. DVS1, Levon Vincent, Margaret Dygas, Aurora Halal, Jane Fitz, and more. October 23, 2016 Our Society presents Theo Parrish all Night at RADION. Feat. Theo Parrish, Byron The Aquarius, and more. Konstrukt x Motiv at OT301. Feat. Abdulla Rashim, Iori, Evigt Mörker, Artefakt Live, and more. Elrow presents ADE After Hours Madness at Transformatorhuis. Feat. Bastian Bux, Benny Rodrigues, Denney, Eelke Kleijn, George Privatt,, and more. Breakfast Club at RADION. Feat. Tama Sumo, Mike Servito, Sebastian Mullaert VS. Ulf Eriksson (live), and more. 20 Years Cocoon at Stadspodium. Feat. Sven Väth, Guy Gerber, Sam Paganini, The Advent, Ilario Alicante, Extrawelt (live), and more. —- If you still need more, check the ultimate guide for this year events and parties: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/program/festival/events/ ADE “Amsterdam Dance Event” is the biggest club festival in the world. The Event takes place in Amsterdam from the 19th to 23rd of October features more than 450 events and more than 2,000 DJ’s in more than 115 clubs and venues. The post Your Guide to ADE’s Best Techno Parties appeared first on EDM Maniac. Source

We are already halfway through October and I think we are all asking ourselves, “where has the year gone”? But as the days continue to tick past the thoughts of all the festivals we attended over the summer become more of a memory. And while that may seem sad to most of you have to remember we still have a lot to look forward to before the year comes to a close. In just a little under two weeks the gates to Freaky Deaky Halloween in Chicago will officially be open and we’ll be able to create brand new memories to last us a life time. Happening over Halloween weekend, October 28th to 30th, Freaky Deaky will be brining in some of the best names in music and have been for the past eight years! This year we have artists like Disclosure, DJ Snake, Tiesto, Snails, Figure, Guy Gurber, Dubfire, Schoolboy Q and more hitting the stage across those three days. And just like in typical React Presents fashion they want to be able to continue the party even after the festival ends with a huge string of after parties happening during the weekend! Below you can see the full list of what parties are happening and where. You will be able to purchase tickets to all of these events on Clubtix.com! Thursday Freaky Deaky Pre-Party: Classixx & Neon Indian – Concord Music Hall (17+) Freaky Deaky Pre-Party: Feed Me (DJ Set) – the MID (21+) Friday Disclosure (DJ Set) & Gene Farris – the MID (21+) Black Tiger Sex Machine (Unmasked DJ Set) – Evil Olive (21+) Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – Prysm Nightclub (21+) Saturday DJ Snake – the MID (21+) Snails – Concord Music Hall (18+) DJ Khaled – Prysm Nightclub (21+) Sunday Hot Creations feat. Jamie Jones B2B Lee Foss – the MID (21+) Duke Dumont & Danny Howard – Concord Music Hall (18+) Tiësto – Prysm Nightclub (21+) Of course thats not all too, React Presents has released all the set times way in advance to make sure that everyone in attendance has ample time to prepare for an epic weekend. On top of that we wanted to give a friendly reminder that here at YourEDM we still have a giveaway going on for Freaky Deaky that will give one winner the chance to attend the festival with a friend for free! You will be able to find all the information on the giveaway and how to enter here! As well, you can find the set times posted below! React Presents has really pulled out all the stops in order to make sure your experience at Freaky Deaky is the best that it possibly can be. Not only have they provided us with all the information you need on how to get to the event but they have also given people the option of taking a shuttles and are offering preferred hotel rates if you want to stay close by! Shuttles: React has teamed up with BusBank this year to provide shuttles from downtown Chicago. The buses will run continuously throughout the day starting at 1pm with the last shuttle leaving Toyota Park back to the city at 11:30pm. The last pick-up going to the fest is at 8pm at all locations. Downtown buses will depart from Jaks Tap, 901 W. Jackson Chicago in the West Loop (right off the blue line, 10-minute walk from Union Station) and/or The Hyatt Place McCormick starting at 1pm and continue every 30 minutes, or as needed. There will also be shuttles provided for anyone attending the festival that is also staying at the hotel (more info below)! These shuttles will also run continuously throughout the day starting at 1pm with the last shuttle leaving Toyota Park at 11:30pm. The last pick-up time going to the fest is 8pm from all locations. We will have a centrally located pickup walkable to all hotels- TGIFridays at 6600 S. Cicero. You can purchase tickets to the shuttles here. Public Transportation: Toyota Park is served by the CTA Orange Line. The Toyota Park Express bus, which leaves from the Orange Line stop, operates direct service to and from the stadium on event days. The Toyota Park Express bus departs the Orange Line Midway station every 20 minutes beginning 2 hours before the event start time. Buses leave Toyota Park 30 minutes after the event ends to return to the Orange Line Midway station. Your CTA Transit Card is good for fares and transfers on CTA and Pace. A regular Pace fare of $1.75 is charged for transportation on the Toyota Park Express bus, or a normal transfer fee is charged when coming from the Orange Line. The Toyota Park bus stop is located at the southwest corner of 71st Street and Harlem Avenue. Parking: Parking will be available on-site for $20 per day or $45 for 3-day. These will be available for purchase upon arrival at the festival, cash only. Hotels: React Presents and Freaky Deaky have teamed up with local hotels to bring you preferred rates for the weekend to be able to enjoy yourself at less of a hassle! Both the Courtyard Chicago Midway Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Midway Airport will be available for purchase, both being just about 4 miles from the event! More information on the hotels and how to book can be found here on the Freaky Deaky website. – – – – – – – – – – Tickets are still on sale for the event and can be purchased here, on the Freaky Deaky website. Photo Credit: Georgia Modi Photography This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: A Guide to Freaky Deaky Halloween; After Parties, Set Times, and More! Source

Whenever someone whines about Brisbane being behind the times, I always think about our burgeoning nightlife scene. In the face of stringent laws, lockout policies and other things that old people think are a good idea, we’ve produced some world-class talent. On top of that, we’ve held some of the most epic parties in Australia and run the Bigsound gauntlet for a thumping stint. Adding to this is the resurgence of creativity in the nightlife world. Punters are no longer content with the routine of a Friday night local lineup at a bar half- full. Being fixated on a local DJ while people scream in your ear just isn’t as fun as it used to be. Nowadays, people demand experiences, and where there’s demand, there’s supply. In 2016 alone, Brisbane – alongside all our other Australian capital cities – have been privy to a swarm of world-class parties. Most recently, Bacardi have proved themselves changemakers and luminaries via their huge, free ‘House of Bacardi’ parties, set to descend upon Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Featuring after dark heroes like Goodgod, Pelvis, Daydreams, A Love Supreme and more, the parties will coincide with a three-part(y) video series that hones in on local nightlife as a unified front, but also the people shaping the late night scenes in each of our cities. At its core, the ‘House of Bacardi’ tour serves as a springboard for Bacardi, who plan to spend much of summer getting behind those party throwers and fans who are changing the cultural fabric of our cities. The beauty of this is, of course, the fact our nightlife scene needs every bit of support it can get, and if a brand like Bacardi is willing to put on free parties around Australia to help rally the troops, count us in. Check out the Brisbane dates below! House of Bacardi: Brisbane Date: Thursday 20th October Curators: A Love Supreme | VICE | The Creases | Bedlam Records Line-up: Mike Who | Fishing (Live) | Mumbles | Matt Treffene | Music For Your Health | Venus II | The Creases DJs | Confidence Man | Nutrition | FlexMami | Gavin Boyd | Sezzo Snot Time: 8pm – Address: The Foundry, 228 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley FREE ENTRY: RSVP HERE. Source

Chicago is widely recognised as the birthplace of House. From Frankie Knuckles to Jesse Saunders, it's important to remember that, just like any other art form, the origin of music matters. If you agree with the above, you might be keen on a trip down Hot Mix 5 Way, on the other side of the world, where small venues all of Chicago have become exempt from paying a three percent tax on admission fees. Officials from the area boiled the change down to seeing DJ acts and live music venues as "recognised art forms," with the Cook County Commissioner (no pun intended) John Fritchey saying: "This agreement makes it clear that it was never the intent of the Administration for the County to play culture police and make decisions on what is, or isn’t, music or art." This seemingly small change is a big win for the smaller venues pushing fresh talent in the city. Something Chicago venue owner, Joe Shanahan, knows all too well: "These musical styles are all recognised as art around the world and Chicago is rightly recognised as the birthplace of some of the best-known artists .... this agreement confirms that government officials should not be the arbiters of what constitutes art." Fancy a quick trip to Chicago, anyone? Here something from a special place in time to get you in the mood: [Source: Mixmag] Source

MTV just launched their new Wonderland series, and for the first time in 20 years, the weekly show will host an exclusive hour of live music, featuring a diverse lineup and eclectic format. “Wonderland will provide a platform for artists to express and reveal who they are in whatever performance or content inspires them to connect with their fans.” On last week’s installment of the series, Steve Aoki teamed up with Blink-182 and Lil Jon to play a host of classics, and Aoki premiered the takeover with his new collaboration with the punk legends, “Bored To Death.” Even ILoveMakonnen and Autoerotique turned out to serve up some crowd favorites. Check out the episode’s offerings here, and check out some of the highlights below. H/T EDMTunes | Featured image via Rukes This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Watch Steve Aoki, Lil Jon, And Blink-182 Crush MTV’s New Festival Source

Martin Garrix is about to drop the fourth track of his series of seven releases, and after debuting it at Ultra Music Festival back in March, nearly everyone thought it was an Avicii ID. Nope, it’s “Hold On & Believe,” and it’s a straight up Martin Garrix original. The melodies are exquisitely on point, and with the help of The Federal Empire, this new single is about to roar through main stages and radios across the world. The band even uploaded an acoustic version of the tune that’s just as delightful as the dance tune if you’re into a more relaxed, folky vibe. Check them both out below, and stay tuned for the official release soon. Image by Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Everyone Thought This New Martin Garrix Track Was Avicii Source

Twenty-six events. Seventeen countries. Five continents. Ultra has pretty much conquered the planet in 2016, having hit nearly every single market that EDM is good for and then some. With eight events across five countries in just nine days on this latest run, Ultra has shown itself to be among the greatest EDM brands in the world. Over one million people attended an Ultra event this year, and 165 million tuned in online to one of the many live streams. Ultra’s latest and final tour of 2016, which ran from October 7-15, saw it produce brand new standalone Resistance shows in Paraguay (SOLD OUT), Peru (SOLD OUT) and Chile (SOLD OUT); return ‘Road To Ultra’ events in Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Paraguay; and the full-scale debut edition of Ultra Brasil in Rio de Janeiro which also SOLD OUT. In an exclusive partnership with MTV Latin America (and in a first for Ultra Worldwide), Ultra Brasil alone was broadcast live to over 50 million households in 26 countries across the continent. From October 13-15, however, Ultra took Resistance one step further by producing a series of three standalone events in Paraguay (Asunción), Peru (Lima) and Chile (Santiago). Welcoming more than 15,000 music lovers over three consecutive days, Carl Cox, Tale Of Us, Nicole Moudaber, Matador, James Zabiela, Steve Lawler and many others provided the entertainment to a discerning South American crowd hungry for cutting edge dance music and unparalleled production values. Ultra Worldwide will continue its international expansion further in 2017, moving into some incredibly exciting new territories across the globe. Further details will be announced soon. For information on all Ultra Worldwide events, head to www.umfworldwide.com. ALL ULTRA WORLDWIDE 2016 EVENTS ULTRA South Africa (Cape Town) – February 27 & 28 ULTRA South Africa (Johannesburg) – February 26 & 27 Ultra Music Festival (Miami) – March 18-20 ULTRA Ibiza (Space Opening) – May 2 ULTRA Korea (Seoul) – June 10-12 Road To ULTRA Thailand (Bangkok) – June 11 ULTRA Europe Opening Party (Split) – July 14 ULTRA Europe (Croatia) – July 15-17 ULTRA Europe Yacht Regatta (Island of Bra?) – July 18 ULTRA Beach (Island of Hvar) – July 19 RESISTANCE™ Closing Party (Island of Vis) – July 20 ULTRA Singapore – September 10-11 Road to ULTRA Taiwan (Taipei) – September 11 ULTRA Beach Bali – September 15 & 16 Road To ULTRA Hong Kong – September 17 Road to ULTRA Philippines (Manila) – September 17 ULTRA Japan (Tokyo) – September 17 – 19 ULTRA Ibiza (Space Closing) – October 2 Road To ULTRA Peru (Lima) – October 7 Road To ULTRA Chile (Santiago) – October 8 RESISTANCE™ Paraguay (Asuncion) – October 13 RESISTANCE™ Peru (Lima) – October 14 Road To ULTRA Bolivia (Santa Cruz) – October 14 RESISTANCE™ Chile (Santiago) – October 15 Road To ULTRA Paraguay (Asunción) – October 15 ULTRA Brasil (Rio De Janeiro) – October 14 & 15 This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ultra’s World Tour Broke Records This Year Source

Legendary selector Jeff Mills has walked off stage mid-set after being hit by a glass bottle. The disgusting occurrence took place in Spain's Area 42 nightspot on Sunday morning during Mills' headline set at around 4:30am, before the 53-year-old DJ ended the show and walked off stage. Unfortunately this isn't the first case of foul play from a crowd we've seen this year, with UK producer Duke Dumont being spat on last month during his show at Edmonton’s Union Hall. This is not cool. What the f*ck?! Another horrible factor to this news on Jeff Mills is that it isn't the first time it's happened to this veteran DJ, who in 2013 was hit on the head by glass during a show at Atlantico in Rome. Area 42 has addressed on the issue via Facebook, thanking the crowd members who had the right intentions and calling out the few who clearly didn't. Read the post in full below. Hopefully this is the last time we have to write on this topic. (Via Dancing Astronaut) Source

Here we go, another week, another headline of The Chainsmokers making EDM (and musical) history with the most ever weeks they’ve ever spent at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as they cruise into their ninth consecutive week in the top spot. This current streak in number one matches OutKast’s record for the second-longest amount of time spent at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 which they did with “Hey Ya!”. The record for longest amount of time spent at #1 on the charts by a duo is currently held by Los Del Rio who did it for 14 weeks in 1996 with “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix).” Congrats to The Chainsmokers and we’ll see if they can match the record! If they’ve got their eye on the prize they might be a tad worried because right behind them in #2 are Daft Punk and The Weeknd with “Starboy.” Streamed 25.6 million times over the charting period, “Starboy” holds steady at #2 for the second week in a row and is the most recent release of all the songs in the top 10 – making it the ideal candidate to steal the #1 spot. Justin Bieber should be pretty happy though as he’s again sitting pretty in #4 and #7 respectively, with “Let Me Love You” with DJ Snake, and “Cold Water,” which fell three places in a single week. Things to look out for the next time the chart updates include how high “All We Know” will have climbed, whether or not “Don’t Let Me Down” can make it 35 (!!!) consecutive weeks in the charts, or if “This Is What You Came For” can rebound back into the top 10! H/T: Billboard This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Chainsmokers Tie Outkast For Consecutive Weeks At Billboard #1 By A Duo Source

Michael Brun is one of the most inspiring artists of this age. At the ripe age of 24, the Haitian DJ/Producer has already created a successful music label, along with a festival, and has even earned a nomination for the World’s Best EDM Artist. He’s a man who keeps finding ways to redefine himself and his art simply by his passion and love for music. I got the chance to chat with Michael and to be honest, I felt somewhat intimidated talking to a man who’s done so much and achieved so much success and also had a big impact on my life and my career. That noisy voice of comparison started ringing in my head but I decided to tune it out and simply talk with the guy, and really get to know his heart. It went only twenty minutes but I swear it could have lasted for days and I wouldn’t have complained. The minute he picked up the phone I knew we were in for a great conversation. He has a warm, friendly tone and made it extremely easy to have a conversation. We started out by talking about him and his story. Growing up in Haiti, he kept stating how blessed and grateful he was for his family: “They never let me take anything for granted. Each day they would tell me how blessed I was to be alive, to be earning an education, to have a family.” It was that mentality and support that drove him to pursue the dreams on his heart. After he graduated high school, he went directly into military school, and then got an opportunity to come to the States to study medicine. He was funded by scholarships that were donated by anonymous individuals, but it was their generosity that never left him. It shifted something inside of him to someday use his resources and give back to others. While in the States, he began creating and producing electronic music, which eventually earned the likes of Prog House legend, Dirty South, who seemingly took Michael under his wing. The hard work never ended. In fact, it only drove Michael to work even harder at his craft. Soon his music was being played all over the world, earning #1 spots on Beatport’s charts, and even earning him a nomination for World’s Best EDM Artist at the World Music Awards in 2014. And yes, he is only 24. Amidst all the success, he is incredibly humble, which got us talking about the festival he created, titled ‘Wherever I Go’ that successfully launched this past July in Haiti. It’s entirely unique to the majority of festivals we hear about these days, because this was created specifically for Haiti, as a means to educate and inspire local students in the arts. He mentioned, “So often people are told that Haiti is an aid-country. That we always need the help of others. That we are broken, but that’s not the full truth. I wanted to do this to show that there is a immense amount of art, creativity, and talent in the minds of our people.” He couldn’t be more accurate. In the months leading up to the festival, Michael worked with students from the Audio Institute in Haiti to create the song “Wherever I Go.” Make sure to watch the video that accompanies as well; it is extremely powerful. Michael mentioned that “one of the most important things about this project and festival was allowing the kids to see with their own eye what collaboration and hard work can do.” He actually brought all of the kids on stage when he played the tune in front of thousands of people! The elation on each kid’s face gave the promise that this was a moment they would never forget. While Michael finds a great joy inspiring the youth of his country, he also is able to do so on a grander scale through managing and operating his very own label, titled Kid Coconut. It features a variety of artists based all over the world. Michael mentioned, “I listen through each demo we sent. It’s amazing. I love hearing what’s inspiring other artists.” He is very adamant about helping with the mix downs as well. He alluded back to when “I first started releasing music, I would send my mixes to Dirty South, and he would send them back with his mix down, and it would blow me away! I sucked at first [laughs].” He’s without a doubt curating top of the line talent with Kid Coconut, and the best is yet to come. Oh yeah, on top of this, Michael was responsible for one of the lead singles in Netflix’s XOXO original film – his song was the main song in the movie, titled “All I Ever Wanted.” What’s so neat about this is not only is this another huge success for the young artist, but it was a song “written specifically for the film.” Rather than use an older tune, Michael made it clear he wanted to produce something “fresh, specifically inspired by the moments in the movie.” It’s this intention and dedication that will simply give you the chills when you hear the song. It’s entirely euphoric. Concluding the interview, we got to discuss his brand new single, “Jupiter”, which has been continually hyped as his “biggest track to date”. I had to know why. He seemed excited to explain as he said, “I’ve been working on Jupiter for over a year, adjusting little details. This song signifies a whole new step in terms of what I’m going to be doing with my music, all building towards this sort of spiritual EP/album. All music after this is going to be tying together all the things I’ve been doing in Haiti and electronic music in general.” Jupiter is the Genesis of it all. You can hear it in all of its glory for yourself below. Michael Brun is man with an incredible story who is continually inspiring and influencing everyone who he comes in contact with. Even myself. We’re so excited for this young star and cannot wait to see all that’s in store for his future! Visit Michael Brun’s Website This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Meet Michael Brun And Find Out Why He’s One Of Our Favorite Artists [Interview] Source

Pacha Group had been hoping to sell their vast catalogue of assets for a whopping €500 million, but they’ve just closed a deal for €350 million. Pacha has long been a staple of the world’s club scene, and of course its famed Ibiza venue will be sorely missed after hosting countless residencies and wild extravagancies over its 40+ year legacy. News of Pacha’s impending sale came in September, when the chain’s Founder, Ricardo Urgell, exclaimed that he could no longer stand the business practices of Ushuaïa’s ownership, the Matutes. “I feel like an honest person trying to do the best possible. We have to want more for the island, invest in it, appreciate it and love her, so that we’re not only benefitting ourselves. People need to promote projects to improve Ibiza. It’s important that the island does not lose the magic.” Even with such advice, Urgell isn’t too hopeful for the future of the island, saying that the rapid expansion and irresponsible partying has begun to take its toll on the natural environment. “The island has spoiled areas that will be difficult to recover. If we continue at this pace, it will eventually move to the north of the island. Music should be controlled [in its legal space]. We cannot have music everywhere.” But fear not, this won’t be the last endeavor of the Pacha visionary. He says he’s got several projects underway, including an investment in a nameless Cuban venture. H/T Mixmag | Photo by Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Pacha Group Just Sold All Their Assets For €350 Million Source