Archive for January, 2012

‘DJ vs. Wild’ with Steve Aoki No. 5: Rio de Janeiro

Steve Aoki shares some survival tips in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


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Chris Lake @ SpyBar 02.03.12: Free Admission

For table reservations and bottle service call 630.615.1755


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RSVP: ClubTix.com (Free before midnight, $20 after)

Talent: Chris Lake

Night: Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 / 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.

Venue: Spybar – 646 N. Franklin St. – Chicago, IL 60654

Over the years, Chris Lake (Ultra/Rising Music) has come to be known as one of the premiere names in house music.

The London-based DJ/producer is best known for records like “Changes”, “Only One” and “Carry Me Away,” and claims two American Billboard Dance chart No. 1′s.

Since his last SpyBar appearance back in October of 2011, Chris Lake has released “Sundown” on Ultra Music. The big room track from his forthcoming artist album features a beautiful acoustic guitar riff and mesmerizing vocals.

Catch Chris Lake this Friday, Feb. 3 at SpyBar. RSVP here for no cover before midnight.



The Avicii tongue dance girl… live!

Earlier this month we posted a video of the Avicii tongue dance girl. Here she is doing her thing while Felix Cartal spins live at DAYGLOW New Jersey.


Win a trip to UMF and a meet and greet with Armin van Buuren

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, a Dutch and worldwide operating airline company, is offering one lucky fan and their guest a trip to Ultra Music Festival and a meet and greet with Armin Van Buuren.

The winner of the competition will meet Armin Van Buuren at his Trance Around The World No. 550 broadcast; along with a 3-day VIP passes to UMF, free air fare, free rental car and a three day stay at W South Beach. The winner will also receive a Samsung SH 100 camera and an Armin van Buuren merchandise package.

To sign up for your chance to win, head over to promoshq.wildfireapp.com and fill out the entry form.The winner will be notified upon the contest’s completion on March 5th, 2012.

2003 dubstep documentary ‘The New Step’ from BBC

Music magazine Dummy has uploaded to its SoundCloud a 2003 BBC Radio documentary on the emerging genre of dubstep entitled “The New Step.”

The feature was produced for BBC Radio 1 by Rowan Collinson from “Somethin’ Else” and features commentary from Benga.

Deadmau5 Shigeru Miyamoto tattoo stream

In December we posted about Deadmau5 tattooing Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto’s signature on his arm. Here’s the video from Deadmau5′ UStream of him getting the tattoo.


Download the RE:GENERATION soundtrack for free

The RE:GENERATION documentary is coming soon to a theater near you, and now the soundtrack is available online for free.

The soundtrack includes the five originals recorded by each collaboration team in the film, as well as a remix of each. Remixers include Zedd, Bonobo, Apathy, Static Revenger. See here for the list of collaborations in RE:GENERATION.

To download the soundtrack and find tickets visit ReGenerationMusicProject.com.

RE:GENERATION will be shown on Feb. 16 and Feb. 23, 2012 only.

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Avicii gets robbed

Photo by Jalil Arfaoui

Swedish wonder boy Avicii was robbed yesterday before playing a show in Rochester, NY.

According to his Facebook page, Avicii’s room was broken into early Thursday morning while he was sleeping. “In a hotel full of fans that was a creepy thing to happen,” he wrote. “I really hope someone helps me find them.”

It’s not clear exactly what was stolen, but the post suggests he lost his computer or other music gear. “I just want my stuff back so I can keep producing on the road,” he posted.

As shown in the YouTube video below, the show at Main Street Armory last night did go on in spite of the robbery.

Avicii is offering a reward to anyone who can help locate his belongings. Those with information should email info@atnight.se.

Video from YouTube user digi1927

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Using a vocoder in Ableton Live

Anthony Arroyo from TheAbletonCookbook.com demonstrates how to use a vocoder effectively in Ableton Live.


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Simon Cowell to launch DJ show

Simon Cowell, best known from prime time favorites like American Idol and The X Factor, is reportedly launching a DJ talent show.

“DJs are the new rock stars, it feels like the right time to make this show,” said Cowell in a statement, according to Telegraph.co.uk.

The Telegraph reports the program will be co-produced by SYCO, Cowell’s joint venture with Sony Music, and Will and Jada Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment.

According to a Tweet from Cowell, he will not be serving as a judge on the upcoming DJ talent show.