Well folks, 2011 is just about in the bag; and that being said, it’s been a busy year here at Grooveslanger.

We’ve put together some great features, scored some awesome interviews and saw many changes over the past year; and are looking forward to even more fun in 2012.

So before you party into the new year tonight, here’s a roundup of 10 of Grooveslanger’s best posts in 2011.

Here’s to wishing a safe and happy new year to all of our readers, cheers.

Google Trends shows popularity of electronic dance genres

As shown in the graph above, dubstep saw a major spike in popularity this year. Check out the decline and growth of other popular EDM genres in “Google Trends shows popularity of electronic dance genres.”

Mia Martina on new single, upcoming tour, “Stereo Love”

Hot off the release of her North American version of Edward Maya’s “Stereo Love,” Mia Martina released her debut album “Devotion” this year.

Grooveslanger shared some words with Martina before she came to Chicago this summer for a string of performances, check it out.

Fox N Feel interview + Grooveslanger Radio Ep. 010 guest mix

Los Angeles-based husband and wife DJ duo blessed Grooveslanger Radio with a special guest mix and an exclusive interview this fall. Check out the words and beats from Fox N Feel here.

DJs remember Steve Jobs

 With the passing of Steve Jobs in October of this year, the world lost one its most influential minds. Here’s what big names from the EDM industry had to say about the Apple visionary.

Manuel De La Mare clubs around the world

2011 was a huge year for tech/progressive house producer Manuel De La Mare. The Italian native put out records with producers like Mark Knight and… , and was even named Beatport’s “Top Remixer” at this year’s Beatport Music Awards.

Grooveslanger was fortunate enough to catch up with Mr. De La Mare back in October. Here’s what he had to say.

Ultra Music Festival 2011 photo gallery: March madness in Miami

Dance floor divas

By Fredrik Wannerstedt www.Wannerstedt.se

Early this year Grooveslanger took a look at 10 of the boldest, sexiest, most all around bad-ass girl DJs in the scene. Check these ladies out in “Dance floor divas.”

North Coast Music Festival 2011 photo recap

Look out Lollapalooza, in 2011 Chicago’s growing North Coast Music Festival brought an impressive show to Union Park for it’s sophomore installment. Check out the wacky, wild and beautiful people of North Coast Music Festival 2011.

Pop, meet dance: The top 5 dance-pop songs

With pop stars like Brittney Spears and the Black Eyed Peas embracing EDM, dance music exploded onto the mainstream scene in 2011. Here’s five dance-pop favorites from 2011.

Celebrity DJs: ‘winning’ or ‘epic fail’?

With the rapid growth in popularity of EDM, there’s come a massive wave of wannabe DJs in recent times. Peep this list of celebrity DJs and tell us, are they winning or epic fail?