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Electric Zoo Exclusive Interview: Chris Liebing [CLR, 069Techno]

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How would one be able to describe Chris Liebing in a few words? Techno pioneering sound guru. The German DJ/producer has been on the forefront of the techno movement since the mid-90's and can definitely be held responsible for much of the genre's development. From his early days at Eye-Q Records in Frankfurt to his resid...

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illy Radio: Episode 1 with Jean Pierre

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As we start to expand our publication's coverage beyond written content, Dat Illy is proud to present our first installment of illy Radio. With each installment featuring an exclusive guest mix from some of EDM's top talent, we hope to offer our readers a source of dope music that can only be found in one place. Our firs...

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Dat Illy Presents: Electric Zoo Do’s and Dont’s

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Oh joy! Oh joy! The time for this year's installment of Electric Zoo has finally arrived. The stage is set for another spectacular gathering of the industry's top talent all thanks to the Made Event team. With the massive amount of pre-buzz and hype behind this year's Labor Day weekend extravaganza, it is a sure thing that ...

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Jean Pierre [Waveform Recordings, Younan Music]

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To be one of the biggest faces in the NY club circuit takes a lot of dedication and talent. DJ/producer Jean Pierre is one of NYC's favorites and in recent years has amassed a giant following of loyal house heads who appreciate his music. Whether it be one of his notorious after hour sets or the main floor of Pacha with his...

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Jaymo and Andy George [Moda Music, Moda Black]

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The British DJ duo comprised of Jaymo and Andy George have been on an unprecedented run of success since bursting onto the scene back in 2008. Starting as an underground party that was merely a gathering of friends, their Moda creation eventually developed into a massive event that found refuge in warehouses and exotic ven...

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Danny Tenaglia To Play With Chris Liebing at TBA

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NYC's favorite DJ is about to team up with one of techno's biggest names. Aside from his massive event with John Digweed this coming Saturday, Danny Tenaglia announced at 12:12 EST this afternoon that his loyal fans should be on the lookout for info regarding a team up with Chris Liebing. Well known for throwing a great tec...

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Take A Rare Look Inside The Mind Of Deadmau5 on Q Uncut

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The latest addition to CBC Radio's 'Q with Jian Ghomeshi' interview library is a three-quarter of an hour long live sit down with Joel Zimmerman (aka Deadmau5). Removing the trademarked mau5head to reveal his relaxed, unfurled self, Canadian native Zimmerman serves up an impressive offering of answers to the plethora of que...

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The Chemical Brothers’ New Track Chosen To Be Official Song Of 2012 Olympics

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As the time draws near to this year's Olympic Games in London, the hype and anticipation is globally spreading as nation to nation competition is set to flood the airwaves. For each Olympic games a track is chosen to be it's official song. This year EDM fans have much to be excited about as The Chemical Brother's new origin...

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Maher Daniel [Bedrock Records, Get Physical]

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As EDM continues to flourish, the craving for talented musicians and quality music has started to overwhelm the world. As more cities start to open their doors to the EDM invasion, more and more talented DJ/producers are getting the recognition they deserve. Maher Daniel most certainly falls into that category. Aside from p...

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Lenny Kravitz VS Luciano at Ibiza 123 Rocktronic Festival

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The Ibiza 123 Rocktronic Festival is a 3 day long festival in which a stacked multi-genre lineup is featured. Music legends such as Elton John, Sting and Lenny Kravitz played alongside some of EDM's finest like Steve Angello, Pete Tong, Reboot and many more. On the third day, the closing set was to be performed by Ibiza's ...

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NICe7 [Noir Music, Gruuv]

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Italian DJ/producer tag team, NICe7, have been on a tear the past year. Following the winning of 'Tech House Track Of The Year' (2012) with their original production Point, Nicola and Cesare have not shown anything close to signs of slowing down. Recently they released a 5 track EP titled 'Back To Basics' on Noir Music as w...

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Goldenvoice Threatens To Move Coachella, Cancelling 2014 Event

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Goldenvoice, the California based promotion company behind Coachella is threatening to move the massive event out of Indio in response to a proposed admissions tax. The Desert Sun obtained private text messages where Skip Paige, Goldenvoice Vice President, told an Indio official about his plans to move Coachella from the ci...

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Dat Illy Presents: Tommy Trash [Governor's Island]

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Tommy Trash is quite the character. Between his head-banging, comparable to what you would expect from an '80s heavy metal band, the unusually long in-your-face hair, and unique electro sound, this Australian has a lot to offer. We caught up with Tommy while he was in the northern hemisphere to chat about his escapades in ...

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Billboard Writer Kerri Mason Educates EDM’s Young Fans

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What are the elements that epitomize the electronic dance music experience? What are the essential qualities that make a DJ's performance a lifelong memory? Since Pete Tong first expressed his sentiments of the rapid commercialization of electronic music, countless critics have weighed in discussing the future and presen...

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Luciano’s Vagabundos at Estació de França [Spain]

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On June 16th while the Sonar Festival was in motion, Luciano upped the ante once again as he put together an off location party like none other before. Held at the Estació de França in Barcelona, which is a massive public train station, the Cadenza general created an incomparable atmosphere. For what was a free surprise ...

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Eric Harary [Lost In House, Session Trax]

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What are some words to describe the sounds of Brooklyn based DJ/producer Eric Harary? Raw, soulful, deep and filled with emotion are a few of the best and most accurate to truly portray this NYC fixture. Hailing from a time when clubs like Sound Factory and Vinyl were thriving, Eric has managed to master the sounds of past ...

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The Weekender: June 21, 2012

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It's hard to believe that we are slowly reaching the end of June. With the Summer season well underway, we all can look forward to more fun in the sun. This weekend New York City has provided a tasteful list of events featuring top-notch headliners. The range of talents is mind boggling. Make sure you pace yourself and ra...

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Tech Tuesday: La Ruta Del Sol – Luciano’s Diary

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A documentary put together by Swiss film maker Raphaël Sibilla, La Ruta Del Sol is a combination of an inner look into Luciano's unique psyche as well as partaking in the producers exhausting schedule. The documentary was filmed during the Chilean - Swiss producer's tour through Chile, Lima and Buenos Aires. For what is a...

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TECHNIQUE & TECHNOLOGY: Dubspot + Ableton 30 | 30

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For what has developed into a musical dojo of sorts for both aspiring and highly experienced DJ/producers alike, NYC based Dubspot stands tall on the forefront of music education. With a staff filled with some of the most technologically advanced musicians on the planet, Dubspot has gained a reputation for being "the plac...

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Leon [ViVa Music, Inmotion Music, Cecille]

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Being a part of the Italian producer/DJ pool which is packed with talent, Leon is a name that has started to be heard more and more. A key member of the family oriented entity that is ViVa Music, this Italian has begun to turn heads as his discography continues to grow with releases on some of the world's most respected lab...

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Fashion Fridays: The Vegas Pool Scene

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The highly anticipated Las Vegas stop of Insomniac's Electric Daisy Carnival is just a few hours away. With temperatures hovering near the triple digits, rendering the festival a night-time spectacle, the day time pool parties are sure to be the destination for edm fans anxiously awaiting their departure to Las Vegas Speedw...

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EDC Las Vegas 2012: Strip Parties

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As the countdown to the Vegas edition of The Electric Daisy Carnival approaches the single digits mark, we have decided to provide our readers with an in depth guide to all the hottest daytime and nighttime parties. In preparation for an eventful week this guide will give you a play by play game plan as to where, when, and...

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Tech Tuesdays: Beatport’s Ibiza 2012 Tech House Preview

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As this year's Ibiza season approaches its official start, EDM's most popular supplier of tunes for DJ's, Beatport, has supplied us with their top 10 previews of tracks that are sure to be staples for the White Island's most prominent nightclubs. Although Beatport's staff was nice enough to provide lists for all sub-genres ...

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Dat Illy Presents: The Coachella Experience 2012

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Regarded as one of the top music festival in America, Coachella provides a unique mix of artist, beautiful landscapes, and art. The multi-weekend event draws fans from across the states and beyond ensuring a diverse mix of party-goers upon arrival. Admittedly the best run festival we have attended, the Dat Illy team compil...

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Fashion Fridays: Electric Daisy Carnival [Vegas]

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As the unprecedented growth of electronic music continues, a new style has emerged catering to it's massive fan base. In attempt to supply our readers with the most thorough coverage of all things EDM, we have teamed up with Electrolette, the brainchild of two music loving fashionistas, to bring you a weekly feature sho...

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Gregori Klosman at Pacha [NYC]: May 24, 2012

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Those who frequent the W. 46th Street block home to New York City's famed Pacha Night Club have been sure to notice an influx of foot traffic come Thursday evenings in weeks past. Building a loyal fan-base off their reputation for hosting parties which see many of the worlds most desired djs behind the decks, Pacha's newly ...

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Eric Prydz – Pryda [Virgin - EMI]

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After much anticipation, the wait is over! Fans of electronic dance music can finally get their hands on Eric Prydz’s first full-length album. Titled 'Eric Prydz Presents: Pryda,' this album is sure to be recognized as one of the most influential dance albums in over a decade. Stateside EDM fans are particularly ...

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The Weekender: May 24, 2012

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After a three day recovery from last weeks mayhem, it is hard to believe that the weekend has dawned upon us once again. Kicking off this years Summer season, 2012's Memorial Day Weekend is jam packed with juicy events. Whether you are at the Shore, in the Hamptons, Atlantic City, or kicking it local in New York we are prov...

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Electric Daisy Carnival 2012 [New York]: Live Sets

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This past weekend's Electronic Daisy Carnival at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, produced countless live sets to be valued by edm fans across the board. Whether you were in attendance and missed out on performance due to conflicting set times or simply want some new mixes to enjoy as you pass the time befor...

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The Weekender: May 17, 2012

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Unlike weeks past, the arrival of Insomniac Event's Electric Daisy Carnival at Met Life stadium in New Jersey renders the rest of the Tri-State area's events dismal in comparison. We will be in attendance all three days and likely closing out our nights post EDC at one of the still yet to be disclosed after parties to ...

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