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Ultra Music Festival, Miami 2013 – Streaming Live Now!
As the world’s most famous outdoor electronic music festival, ULTRA has won “Best Music Event” by the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) six consecutive years, from 2005 to 2011, “Best International Dance Music Festival” by the Ibiza DJ Awards in 2008 and “Best Festival” by the Village Voice Media New Times consecutively five years running from 2005 through 2009. Originally created as a pure dance music festival in 1999, ULTRA has grown through the years to present not only the genre’s hottest, biggest and best headline artists (The Prodigy, Swedish House Mafia, The Chemical Brothers, Tiësto, David Guetta, deadmau5, Underworld, Kraftwerk, Armin van Buuren, Moby, Fatboy Slim, Justice, Carl Cox and Avicii to name a few), but also crossover headline bands that incorporate dance music elements in their music and have a history or new beginning in the EDM community and culture (The Cure, The Killers, New Order, Duran Duran, The Black Eyed Peas, Erasure, M83, Santigold, The Ting Tings, Cut Copy, Empire of the Sun and Bloc Party).
In 2012, global pop icon Madonna appeared as a special surprise guest—the festival’s gift to their fans—to introduce the main stage final headlining artist AVICII, joining him behind the decks to premiere his UMF remix of her new single “Girl Gone Wild”. The year also was the subject of CAN U FEEL IT, a major documentary feature about the festival, which was shown in over 500 theatres nation-wide. Together with its signature, cutting-edge productions, ULTRA is unrivalled by consistently presenting the world’s greatest, most diverse EDM line-ups year after year.
Now in 2013 we invite each and every one of you fans to join in as ULTRA celebrates its 15 year anniversary! The festival is also slated to become the first major EDM festival in the world to expand to two weekends with dates set for March 15, 16 and 17 and March 22, 23 and 24.
If for whatever reason you can’t make it, you need not worry! ULTRA will also be broadcasting all the action straight from Miami to you via. ULTRA LIVE! All you need to do is follow the links below.
ULTRA LIVE (UMF MIAMI 2013) Weekend 1:
ULTRA LIVE (UMF MIAMI 2013) Weekend 2:
You can also stream via ultramusicfestival.com
Welcome to the new “The Bangin Beats” : A new logo, new branding & a special message by Deniz Koyu.
It’s been more than a year since we at “The Bangin Beats” have been presenting you the latest and the best in dance music from around the world. Now we emerge as a new unit with a our brand new logo, new branding and a special message from the one and only Deniz Koyu dedicated to all his fans in India. We also launch our Youtube Channel today which will feature some exclusive videos of artists, gigs and festivals. So Don’t forget to subscribe it.
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Special Thanks to Ehsan Atiq for designing our logo!
Come Unravel The Secret Of Buddha Bar Music With Legendary DJ Ravin At B-Bar Delhi
DJ Ravin, the founder of Buddha Bar compilations is set to captivate Delhiites on Saturday, March 16, 2013. As the world-renowned DJ takes center stage at b-bar, you could discover a state of Nirvana with his powerful musical beats to create an evening of sheer enchantment.
For Ravin, music is life. He possesses the power to make his patrons loose themselves in his compilations. His musical blend offers harmonies that tell their own mysterious stories. Crossing boundaries and instilling tranquility and private calm, it connects you to today’s electric union of global trends and world music. This special evening, amidst the uber-luxe surroundings of b-bar, vows to be an unforgettable experience.
Come experience the magic of b-bar with DJ Ravin!
Date: 16 March, 2013
Entry: Rs 5000/- per couple (cover charge, fully redeemable)
Timing: 8pm (onwards)
For Reservation Contact: +91-11-46098989
The Ultimate ASOT 600 Mumbai Guide!
A State of Trance 600: The Expedition, Mumbai, is just around the corner and we’re going to help you get prepared for it!
A State of Trance started way back in 2001 on ID&T Radio (now known as Slam!FM), by Armin van Buuren. The show was built with a purpose; To show people new trance music, to promote upcoming artists and songs, and give commercial releases some airplay. All that was snugly fit into 2 hours by Armin van Buuren. The international success of the radio show gave inspiration to many DJ’s to start their own radio shows, now which can be found in abundance.
ASOT 600: The Expedition
When Armin announced ASOT 600: The Expedition, the world knew this was something big. Aimed at being one of the biggest tours, this expedition is about collecting the ASOT army and uniting millions of people as one, all under A State of Trance. From Madrid to Mumbai to
New York City, Armin has ensured that he’s covering the globe with this Tour! Armin also teamed up with Markus Schulz to release the official anthem for the tour, titled as ‘The Expedition (A State of Trance 600 Anthem)’, you can check it out here!
ASOT600MUM Lineup:
10:00 – Box office opens
14:00 – Doors open
14:00 – 15:00 Vinayak^A
15:00 – 16:00 Sanjay Dutta
16:00 – 17:00 Arnej
17:00 – 18:00 Rank 1
18:00 – 19:00 Shogun
19:00 – 20:00 Aly & Fila
20:00 – 22:00 Armin van Buuren
How Do I Get There?
The venue for ASOT 600 Mumbai is Turf Club, Mahalaxmi. This is the same venue where Swedish House Mafia played earlier in January.
If you’re travelling by car, just head over to the Bandra-Worli Sea-link and make your way ahead to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. If you’re travelling by train, just hop off at Mahalaxmi station and cab your way down. If you’re walking, good luck!
We’d like to advice all our ravers that you’re bound to experience some HEAVY traffic on the way to the venue and thus we advice you to leave much earlier in order to have a smooth travel there.
Do’s & Dont’s for ASOT600MUM:
Well as you know, The Expedition in Mumbai is going to a staggering, mind-blowing 8 hours! And in 8 hours, one does seem to wear out and get fatigue. So we’re going to provide you with a list of points so that you can gain the maximum out of this experience!
Wear comfortable clothing! We’re going to ask you to tone down your fashion sense just a bit for today. You’re going to want to wear clothing that you’re most comfortable in. Clothing which is easy for you to move around in and helps you feel cool.
High-heels can stay at home! Ladies, this isn’t a club. You’re not going to be assessed on how fashionable or how much you paid for your heels. Make sure you keep your feet happy. We suggest wearing flip flops or closed-toe shoes. Anything comfortable, you’re going to be dancing 8 hours continuous, your feet will abuse you the next morning.
Stick together! We assume you’re going in a group, unless you’re a loner raver and that floats your boat. Always stay with your friends and group. There around going to over 5,000 people at the venue and getting lost is quite easily achievable. Most likely you’re not going to get a cell reception and finding your friends is definitely going to be an ‘Expedition’ for you.
Don’t accept drinks from anyone! Yeah, it’s been said a thousand times, but it’s sensible. Always buy your own drinks and never have anything that’s been offered to you. Someone may spike your drink with an illicit substance, and that may absolutely ruin this concert for you. Stay safe and drug-free!
Carry cash! If you’re not aware, Turf club is a horse-racing ground. You’re bound not to find any ATM’s around. So always be prepared and carry cash for your alcohol/food/beverages and extra for any emergencies. Make sure it’s kept in a safe place, we usually like to put it in anything that has a zipper.
Choose what crowd you want to be! You can either be the uber-fans that go way up in the front, be the followers in the middle, or be the ones that want their space to enjoy at the back. Remember, the further inside you go, the further crowd control you’re going to have to manage.
Be prepared for the worst! Understand that a lot of people are going to be there. You’re bound to be pushed, stepped on or elbowed at one point of time. But always remember what you’re here for. Keep your anger under control and make sure to have a good time.
Stay hydrated! Remember that this is a long event and your body is going to get dehydrated. Once in a while, switch your poison for a bit of a water, just so that your body can keep going on and on and on and on and on!
Exit peacefully! The concerts done and now you’re trying to get home as soon as possible. Be calm, everyone else is going to exit too, so don’t be pushy and don’t be aggressive. Walk out calmly and the rest will do so too.
Follow these basic guidelines and you’re bound to have an absolutely bangin’ time at ASOT 600: The Expedition, Mumbai. Be sure to pick up some merch at the venue so you have something to bring along back with you after it’s all over. We hope you all have a great time and keep raving!
For details on ASOT & more stay tuned to http://www.submerge.in & http://thebanginbeats.com!
Burn Studios ‘Residency’ Unveils Avicii As The Final Mentor!
With just 6 days to go, global electronic music icon Avicii has been confirmed as the sixth and final mentor for burn studios Residency. Taking place in Ibiza this summer, the program – fueled by burn energy drink – is designed to foster up-and-coming DJ talent, awarding a coveted residency at a top Ibiza club for the summer season for three DJs.
Avicii joins the already impressive line-up of mentors that includes world leading dance music talents Joe Goddard (Hot Chip), Fatboy Slim, Maceo Plex, Solomun and Steve Lawler.
Avicii who is best known for his worldwide hit records such as “Levels”, “Fade Into Darkness”, “Silhouettes” and his recent global number 1 smash hit with Nicky Romero “I Could Be The One” will be on hand at the burn studios Residency bootcamp to guide the contestants and provide them with a unique insight into what is one of the biggest success stories in modern music.
“When my manager Ash approached me with this opportunity I got so excited to be able to help nurture and guide the next wave of international electronic music talent together with burn. burn studios Residency provides a fantastic opportunity, not just to the Residents but to all the finalists who will join me and the other producers and DJs at Bootcamp”, said Avicii. “The way to success isn’t easy at all, so I hope I can make an impact on them by giving out some knowledge and advice on both the production and the industry. I can’t wait to get started and to meet the finalists in May”.
The program, which is in its second successful year, gives emerging talent the opportunity to hone their craft with the best in the industry, learning new skills and insight to help propel them to the next level.
“We want to nurture young, talented individuals and support them in achieving their dreams. By working with a global artist such as Avicii we provide the ultimate inspiration to show our participating DJs and the wider burn community just where your passion and determination can take you”, said Erik Hofstaedter, burn Marketing Manager, Coca-Cola Europe
Thousands of consumers from over 90 countries worldwide have already applied to be in with a chance of making it to Ibiza and performing to secure their place as a summer resident at either Café Mambo or Sankeys. The finishing line is now just around the corner…this is your final warning!
If you think you have what it takes and want to be in with the opportunity of a lifetime all we need from you is a mix (max 20:00 mins) including at least one track from the Beatport Top 100 Charts.
Closing date for entries is 23:59 CET 18th March 2013. Enter now!
Dillon Francis remixes Justin Timberlake’s – “Suit & Tie” [Preview]
Justin Timberlake recently made a comeback to his music career and released the first single “Suit & Tie (feat. Jay-Z)” earlier this year from his upcoming album “The 20/20 Experience” which is set to be out this week. Dillon Francis who is firing up some great production work lately, creating a breathtaking trap remix of Dada Life’s “So Young So High” and his track “Bootleg Fireworks (Burning Up)” is also getting a huge response. The first information that came about Dillon remixing “Suit & Tie” was through his instagram where he uploaded a picture stating that he’s gonna remix “Suit & Tie” and also a remix for Passion Pit, which most probably will be their track “Carried Away” remixed by Tiesto as well.
He takes up Timberlake’s pop tune to present his remix treatment, adding his signature hard kicks and snares along with his moombahton sounds turning it into an ultimate trap production he’s known for. Messing around with JT’s vocals to a great extent while Jay-Z rapping is missing throughout, Dillon beautifully constructs the remix with the highly processed vocals and you can also notice the original track samples here & there as well. As confirmed by Dillon via Twitter, his remix is accepted by Timberlake himself for an official release and will be out soon, no release date yet though. So, Enjoy this freshly baked tune right below and watch this space for more update.
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Sunburn Arena with Avicii – Tickets Online Now!
Tickets for Sunburn Arena with Avicii and special guest Otto Knows just went live!
Sunburn a property of Percept Ltd. continues to bring the biggest names in dance music to India and now come April the keep the magic going with Sunburn Arena with Avicii & special guest Otto Knows on the 6th & 7th of April in Mumbai & Delhi respectively.
For the uninitiated, Avicii is a Swedish DJ, remixer and record producer. He ranked #6 on the Top 100 DJs list by DJ Magazine in 2011 and was ranked even higher at #3 on the Top 100 DJs list by DJ Magazine in 2012 . He has had greater success at 23 than most could ever hope for in a lifetime. With chart-toppers as Seek Bromance, My Feelings For You, Fade into Darkness, Silhouettes and LE7ELS. Avicii has since 2008 risen from bedroom music-maker to international superstar. Completed a $1 million charity tour, done an exclusive collaboration with Ralph Lauren: Denim & Supply and embarked one of the biggest EDM arena tour to date already in 2012, and Avicii now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the most in-demand and elite artists on the planet. Recently he also gave producers the chance to jointly produce a track with him with Avicii x You project.
Otto Knows is fast becoming one of Sweden’s most popular exports, the next in the country’s rich lineage of musical talent. From a youth spent sneaking into Stockholm’s underground nightclubs to the ardent support of Swedish House Mafia’s assorted members, Otto Jettman is undoubtedly the next in a line of explosive new talent to emerge from the Refune Records stronghold. Welcomed into the charts and global clubbing circuit alike, his Otto Knows moniker has come to embody the true potential of passionate creativity within global dance music, coming as no surprise his biggest the 2012 now anthemic single “Million Voices” reached number 3 in Ultra Top 50, the Belgian Singles Chart and number 6 in the Dutch Singles Chart. It also charted within the top 15 of the UK Singles Chart.
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Tiësto Announces 20 Month Residency at Las Vegas Super Club – HAKKASAN!
Top DJs have been doing residencies in Las Vegas since time immeorial, when outstanding artists like Erick Morillo and Paul Oakenfold planted their roots in Sin City and more recently, the Wynn and Cosmopolitan hotels housed Kaskade, Deadmau5 and more but no other artist has made a commitment quite like the one Tiësto (who also happens to coincidentally be our Artist of the Month) is making.
“I’m going to dedicate my year to Las Vegas. Just Vegas, maybe a couple of festivals. I haven’t decided yet”, Tiësto was quoted saying. As part of his residency the legend has entered into a new partnership with Hakkasan, Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel as he bypasses Ibiza, Spain, the long undisputed dance capital of the world, for the summer entirely.
“With the scene blowing up in America, Vegas is so much fun now,” he says. “It’s the right time to do it. I do everything on my gut feeling, and I felt like it’s gonna be awesome there. I’ve been to Ibiza for 10 years, and I love Ibiza, but I always look for something new and a new challenge.”
As part of his 20-month deal with MGM, Tiësto will perform more than 20 daytime shows at the Wet Republic outdoor pool but the major crux of his residency, which begins in April, will be more than 40 gigs at the new five floor Hakkasan, Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub, a massive space that holds more than 7,000 people. “They want to make it an experience,” he says. “For sure, the production inside the club is going to be amazing.”
Tiësto who is always scheming to deliver a new & different show each week to keep audiences on their toes says, “I think nowadays, with people having mobile phones and the Internet, you have to be even more aware that people see the show even before they come. You have to make sure you can always surprise them every time you do a production” . He intends to do so by bringing fresh talent with him. “I love that I can bring some of the new DJs to my home,” he says. “I want to have new DJs every week there”.
For long standing fans of the unmatched Producer/DJ, the move shouldn’t come as a complete surprise. In 2011, while speaking to a leading publication about his College Life tour across universities, Tiësto admitted that after two decades of nonstop touring around the globe he was looking to settle down a bit and be closer to the music industry hub of Los Angeles.
“I can be more in the studio with artists [this way] instead of just bouncing tracks back and forth, and really produce other people’s albums and songs. So that’s going to be the biggest change,” he says. “It doesn’t matter if they’re famous or not – I just want to meet other creative people who can maybe bring something different to the studio than what I have. I think that’s the most important thing for me.”
Moby: Potato Mix Series – Episode #1
Potato Will Eat You Youtube channel has bowled me over since its launch a few day ago. To inaugurate the channel’s Potato Mix Series, they got on a bigwig, the electronic boss of all bosses, Moby. This energy packed mix represents the early influences of dance music and Moby was the perfect pick for the first episode.
Sit back, relax and enjoy this mix over the weekend!
Tracklist:
Alex Metric – Prophecies
Elite Force – Be Strong (Loops Of Fury Remix)
Axel Karakasis – Over (Spartaque Remix)
Jack Beats – Get Down
Moby Vs. Loops Of Fury – Para
Tim Healey Vs Marc Adamo – Ghetto Blaster
Alex Metric – Rave Weapon
DJ Zinc – Killa Sound
AC Slater vs. Moby – The Stars
Fukkk Off – Rave Is King
Bruno Barudi – Big Horn
Brown Sugar & Kid Shakers – It’s My Life (Swanky Tunes Remix)
Loops Of Fury – I Need
Aussie DJ Ajax killed after being hit by a truck in Melbourne, Australia
Some sad news has just come in, Sydney-based DJ Ajax (born Adrian Thomas), died instantly after being hit by a truck in Parkville, in Melbourne’s inner north just before 1AM.
“It’s believed the man ran in front of the north bound truck on College Crescent shortly before 1AM. He died at the scene,” a police spokesperson was quote saying.
Thomas, who turned 42 yesterday & died on his birthday, was part of the Modular Records signed, Bang Gang who have to their credit hit compilation albums and club nights and also founded the music label and management company, Sweat it Out.
Tributes have since flooded into Twitter and the popular DJ’s official Facebook page from friends, fans and industry colleagues.
Well-known Melbourne DJ Grant Smillie told the Herald Sun it had been DJ Ajax’s birthday yesterday and that he was shocked to receive the news of his death. ”He was an icon for our industry and was always really positive. His energy was infectious,” Smillie said.
“He had the ability to make the most underground record cool.
“It was his birthday yesterday. I only saw him two weeks ago in Melbourne at an event with Sneaky Sound System.”
OneLove director Frank Cotela said he could not believe the news and that his assistant Tyson O’Brien was good friends with him and was devastated by the news.
“We are really shocked about this, he was a genuine, top block,” Cotela said.
“He was a big part of the OneLove and Stereosonic family, and produced numerous CD’s for OneLove.”
O’Brien said that Thomas had been out on the eve of his 42nd birthday and had plans to meet for dinner with another Melbourne DJ Miami Horror.
“It’s quite shocking news, I was meant to meet up with him but had to work,” he said. “He was the life of the party, a captivating ball of energy and a true dance legend, as he liked to call himself.”
“The tribute messages that have flooded Facebook show how he touched so many people.”
O’Brien also said that DJ Ajax had been an inspiration to many young DJ’s who wanted to break into the industry.“He made a lot of people want to get into DJing. He was inspirational,” he said.
A spokesperson for Modular Records said: “It is a tragedy and a shock and Adrian will be greatly missed. It was an honor to work with, know, and love him. Any further details of his death and funeral arrangements will be communicated by his family at an appropriate time.”
“There’s so many other Australian acts he’d encourage and champion along the way as well. I’ll remember the times we all spent in rainy London together in ’06 when we should have been cold and depressed, but he’d always spread his infectious fireball energy to make everyone cheery and untroubled. People loved to be around him. A hub and father figure of the scene. He’ll be greatly missed.”
Sneaky Sound System‘s ‘Black’ Angus McDonald was a close friend of Thomas.
“RIP my brother, RIP my inspiration, RIP my roomy, RIP my favourite (sic) DJ ever… I love you so f—– much,” McDonald wrote.
American DJ A-Trak wrote, “RIP to Ajax, my thoughts are with all the Australian homies, I can’t believe this. Such a warm and generous dude, a real leader.”
German Boys Noize on his facebook page said, “I can not believe the news that our good aussie friend Adrian DJ AJAX has passed away. this is so sad ;(
he was the first guy who brought me down to Australia in ’06/07 to DJ together with him. he was an amazing DJ with great skills and such a great guy. thank you for all the Joy you gave us, you will be missed***all my love goes out to your family and close friends***RIP AJAX***”
Ajax was regularly voted one of Australia’s Top 5 DJs and launched his own label Sweat It Out in 2008. The label scored major success with Yolanda Be Cool’s international hit “We Speak No Americano”. Ajax will definitely be missed by a large part of the dance music industry and we at The Bangin Beats extend our condolences to everyone close to him including his family, friends and fans.