Dim Mak at Tomorrowland: Set Times Announced and MORTEN Shares Mix

On Friday, July 28th, Dim Mak returns to Tomorrowland (Weekend 2) in Belgium, hosting their 6th official stage and showcasing the label’s evolution with an eclectic bill that spans the electronic dance music spectrum. Today, we’re thrilled to reveal the official set times for the fan-favorite Dim Mak stage, featuring sets by Steve Aoki and in alphabetical order: Bad Royale, Benny Benassi, Boehm, Borgore, Garmiani, Keys N Krates, Marnik, MORTEN, Rain Man, R3LL and Stööki Sound. To get you excited for these incredible performances, MORTEN has created the perfect Tomorrowland DJ Mix, featuring Steve Aoki’s latest hit “Night Call feat. Migos& Lil Yachty,” Rain Man & MAX’s recent Dim Mak release “Do You Still Feel?,” plus new music from Keys N Krates, Borgore, MORTEN and much more. Check out the set times below because you won’t want to miss all the action at the Dim Mak stage.

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Watch Seven Lions' breathtaking “Freesol” music video

Fresh off his Where I Won’t Be Found EP which released this week, Seven Lions unveils a beautiful music video for “Freesol,” featuring vocals from Skyler Stonestreet.

Set in the mysterious and draped fantasy landscape of Seven Lions, ‘Freesol’ tells a story of inner will, and the internal hero within all of us.  

The release of his Where I Won’t Be Found EP falls right after a landmark set for Seven Lions at Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas. The praised EP includes his signature and beloved euphoric bass sound, with tracks like ‘Silent Skies’, but also spans new genre territory with tracks like ‘Without You My Love’.

With a number of impressive shows already under his belt this year, including his There and Back Again tour, and festival sets at Life in Color, EDC Japan, Middlelands, Paradiso and EDC Las Vegas, fans can look forward to additional appearances at Tomorrowland, Electric Zoo, among others.

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DIM MAK Releases Greatest Hits 2015

DIM MAK’s Greatest Hits 2015 offers a selection of the label’s best tracks released last year. A strong blend of hits ranging from progressive and electro to trap and dancehall (and everything in between), the compilation features artists like Keys N Krates, SBCR aka The Bloody Beetroots, Vicetone, 3LAU, Dirtyphonics, Ookay, Autoerotique, MORTEN, Lil Jon and many more!
 
Packed with thirty-two original tracks, the collection represents a microcosm of the dominance the label displayed this year. Beatport and iTunes chart-toppers like 3LAU’s “Runaway,” Blasterjaxx’s “Forever,” and Botnek’s “Tremors” highlight Dim Mak’s ubiquitous influence in 2015, while songs such as Panic City’s “5AM” and Giraffage and Viceroy’s “Impression Of You” showcase the label’s commitment to cutting-edge dance music. 
 
DIM MAK’s Greatest Hits 2015 is an all-encompassing project that brilliantly intertwines the old school and the new school, additionally featuring house legends Chocolate Puma, Junior Sanchez and budding wunderkids Ghastlyand Wiwek. Whether you were crowd-deep at Tomorrowland or a fixture at this summer’s pool parties, you’ve undoubtedly turned up and let loose to a track on this record.
 
With their 20th anniversary on the horizon, DIM MAK is poised for a colossal 2016. The label’s biggest players are all slated for major releases early in the year and will set the tone for what is sure to be another stellar year for Steve Aoki’s preeminent dance music label. 

Stream on Spotify & Apple Music

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Blasterjaxx and ID&T announce full line-up for Maxximize NYC

Now that your New Year’s hangover has subsided, it’s time to start planning for 2016! Blasterjaxx, one of the biggest acts in EDM, are bringing their MAXXIMIZE imprint to New York City’s historic Hammerstein Ballroom for the first time in the city since they sold out Governer’s Island in August, and they have some very special guests joining them for a night of huge sounds, world-class indoor production, and all out madness!

Fresh from conquering the Beatport Electro charts with their track 'Home', fellow Dutch duo Firebeatz will follow up headlining dates in Bolivia and the Philippines as main support at MAXXIMIZE. Alongside them will be Jewelz & Sparks, coming off of a run that has seen them drop huge releases on Musical Freedom, Spinnin’ and Doorn, and Tiësto’s favorite protege, the incredibly talented MOTi, will unleash his vision of melodic big room house music on the NYC audience. Rounding out the bill are two of New York City’s fastest rising stars, Zaxx and Lestat, who should be no strangers to lovers of bangin' progressive house.

The event will be produced by Dutch powerhouse party promoters ID&T, who rarely bring their massive imaginations indoors in New York. Expect state-of-the-art sound and light, an enormous crowd, and some of the best party music in the world in a venue that only opens its doors for dance music on very special occasions.

MAXXIMIZE is set to be both the biggest and the hottest EDM event during a week that will see President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and New York Fashion Week descend on the Big Apple. The show is 18+, get your tickets for Blasterjaxx MAXXIMIZE at the Hammerstein Ballroom on http://Blasterjaxx.com/NYC

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Interview: Armin van Buuren

Hours before his closing set at TomorrowWorld 2015, Armin Van Buuren and I got a chance to talk about his music. (Photos by Marc Van Der Aa)

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