Dim Mak Takeover @ Exchange LA

After a crazy fun-filled March, where we kicked off our 20th Anniversary celebrations at Miami Music Week and SXSW, the party train continues on our home turf.

Next Saturday April 16th, we are bringing out an eclectic lineup comprised of label favorites for Dim Mak Takeover at Exchange, right here in downtown Los Angeles.

The night will be headlined byA VERY SPECIAL GUEST and will feature performances from Henry Fong, Autoerotique, Max Styler, and many more (see full line-up below): 
 
A VERY SPECIAL GUEST
HENRY FONG
AUTOEROTIQUE
MAX STYLER
REID STEFAN
PANIC CITY
GITCHII
+ More Surprise Guests
 
Make sure to stop by the downstairs room for a Dim Mak Tuesdays throwback as we play everything from Justice’s “We Are Friends” to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” - get ready to dance like it’s Cinespace circa 2007!
 
Head to Dim Mak Events to grab your tickets: http://dimmakevents.com

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San Holo Ultra Miami Interview

Photo by Michael Beas / Raver Magazine Ultra 2016

Our collaboration with Raver Magazine took us to South Miami for the Ultra Music Festival. Raver Magazine's Michael Beas scored a sit down interview with San Holo via The Untz.

Sander van Dijck known by his stage name San Holo, is a Dutch DJ, composer, musician and record producer. His quest to become the world’s top producer started with a breakthrough remix of Dr. Dre’s “The Next Episode,” which achieved explosive virality, pulling in over 85 million hits. Throughout his career he has dropped tracks on Spinnin' Records, OWSLA, and Monstercat.

Michael and van Dijck discuss everything from career, new music and swapping baseball caps... which they did btw... that's Michael's cap San Holo is sporting during his Ultra 2016 set!

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Electric Dutch Duo GLOWINTHEDARK Release “Fire Alarm" ft. Alicia Madison

Dutch powerhouse GLOWINTHEDARK is back on Dim Mak with “Fire Alarm (feat. Alicia Madison)”, the first delivery off their forthcoming Stars & Moon EP. Helmed by the frantic synth work and blistering builds that are tantamount to the hard trap style, “Fire Alarm” plays up spunky vocals from Alicia Madison, making it a vibrant club-ready anthem.
 
GLOWINTHEDARK is an identity that describes the entire creative experience by Albert Harvey and Kevin Ramos, from their luminous sound design to their electrifying live performances. Early on, the Dutch duo’s production chops gained the attention of the legendary David Guetta, who offered his collaboration for the massive Beatport #2 Progressive banger “Ain’t A Party” as well as the #3 Electro mainstay “Clap Your Hands.”

Sustaining the top of the charts, the duo hit another home run when they linked with fellow Dutchman and forefather of the Dirty Dutch sound Chuckie for “NRG,” and proved themselves as in-demand remixers when their edit (together with Wax Motif) of Chuckie & Junxterjack’s “Make Some Noise” landed at #1 on the Beatport Dubstep chart. “Fire Alarm” marks their highly anticipated return to Dim Mak, following the massive Deorro collaboration “Rave Century.” Dancing Astronaut raved about the single, calling it “a thrilling sound that’s begging to be blasted from the nearest speaker.”

With an electrifying sound and an ability to light up any crowd with their contagious energy, GLOWINTHEDARK has become an act to not miss. Since 2013, the duo has held down residencies at Pacha Ibiza and blazed the stages at David Guetta’s annual FMIF parties. This summer GLOWINTHEDARK is poised to spark the world with their new EP, Stars & Moon.

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Benny Benassi and Chris Brown partner on “Paradise”

Last summer Benny Benassi posted a snippet of a new collaboration alongside R&B megastar Chris Brown called “Paradise” to his SoundCloud, and in 30 hours the upload received more than half a million plays. Since both artists were in the midst of other release commitments, the preview was pulled from the streaming service and fans were left wanting more of the high-octane singalong.

Today the tandem releases “Paradise” in full, showcasing the track as a radio-ready anthem driven by Chris Brown’s lovestruck croons. The progressive, pulsating record comes four years after the duo’s inaugural collaboration on “Beautiful People” - one of the biggest crossover records of 2011 which topped the US club charts, reached the top 10 in Australia, Ireland, NZ and UK, and the top 40 across Europe.

On this collaboration, Benny Benassi notes “Chris and I were working on this song for a while. We both always really loved it and believed in it and I am so glad it’s now out! It was amazing to get Chris on a bicycle for the video! He was awesome. It’s such a pleasure to make records with such a huge talent. Hope people like it as much as we do!”

Chris Brown adds "Benny and I have a history of making special music for the fans worldwide. Paradise is another collaboration that I believe the fans will love and embrace."

Before “Beautiful People,” Benassi was a legend in his own right from launching to fame with his global smash “Satisfaction.” And soon after his collaboration with Chris Brown came his partnership with star vocalist Gary Go that yielded Cinema. An EP of epic proportions, the original radio edit went Gold in the US and Platinum in both Australia and Canada, with Skrillex’s thunderous remix occupying the Top 10 on the iTunes US Dance Chart for over 6 months and swooping a Grammy for “Best Remixed Recording" in the process.

This year the Italian maestro has been on a production tear. In January he teamed up with songstress Vassy on “Even If,” combining arpeggiated keyboard chords, delicate drum kicks and soaring house melodies with Vassy’s lustful vocals for a crossover anthem which Idolator hailed as“easily the Italian producer’s most accessible offering since Chris Brown collaboration “Beautiful People.” Last month Benassi unveiled “Beardo” on Ultra, an exceptional underground club track comprised of saturated synths and classic Benassi keyboard reverbs that puts vocals to the side and let’s the groove do the talking. 

“Paradise” is out now on Ultra Music.

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IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PHASE 1 LINEUP FOR 3RD ANNUAL EVENT IN ATLANTA

Imagine Music Festival, a 3-day camping electronic dance music festival in Atlanta, Georgia, has revealed the first round of artists set to perform at the third annual event on August 26 - 28, 2016 and with it, the Official 2015 After movie.  2015 IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL (Official 4K After Movie)

Already earning considerable buzz after adding camping to its offerings in 2016, Imagine is continuing the momentum with what promises to be the best lineup yet, including:  Benny Benassi; Borgore; Dillon Francis; Excision; Nero; Showtek; Zeds Dead; 3LAU, 12th Planet; AK1200; Aphrodite; Beats Antique; Black Tiger Sex Machine; Bleep Bloop; The Bloody Beetroots (SBCR DJ set); Borgeous; Break Science; Buku; Caspa B2B Rusko; CAZZETTE; Champagne Drip; Corin Roddick of Purity Ring DJ set; Cosmic Gate; Delta Heavy; Dirtyphonics; Dirty South; Doctor P; Drumsound & Baseline Smith; EDX; Eoto; Funtcase B2B Cookie Monsta; G Jones; Grantheft; Herobust; Ill Gates vs KJ Sawka; Liquid Stranger; Lotus; Michel Minert & The Pretty Fantastics; Moon Hooch; Opiou; Pantyraid; Pendulum DJ set & Verse; Phutureprimitive; The Polish Ambassador; Space Jesus and Terravita. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

“We were really happy with the lineup from last year, but the first phase of 2016 has us over the moon," says Iris Presents founders Glenn and Madeleine Goodhand. “We constantly challenge ourselves to bring something even better, and this year's challenge was well worth it."

As one of the country’s last remaining independent festivals, Imagine is an all-encompassing, 360-degree sensory experience that blends music, circus troupes, performers, dancers, art, workshops, classes and more. The festival will continue to build on its immersive aquatic fairytale with an abundance of performers, live acts, unique atmospheres, vendors and The Imaginarium’s variety of sacred teachings, ceremonies, and transformational workshops. Welcoming close to 26,000 attendees in 2015 from across the country, Imagine is poised to join the ranks of some of EDM’s biggest and best, which will be further underscored when the venue is released in the coming weeks.

Tickets are available now starting at $169 for a 3-day pass. VIP passes, with front row pit access, elevated viewing area, VIP (no line) access, air conditioned chill lounge, bottle service, cocktail service, complimentary champagne toasts, private security, clean trailer bathrooms with running water and air conditioning, giveaways, meet and greets, and more are available starting at $299 for a 3-day pass. Camping passes are now available to purchase as an add-on to the festival tickets, with prices starting at $69. Four camping packages available including GA Camping, VIP Camping, GA RV Camping and VIP RV Camping.  Tickets are available online at www.imaginefestival.com. Imagine Music Festival is an 18 and over event.

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BEARSON “Want You (ft. Cal)" out now on Ultra Music

Norwegian producer and co-founder of LA-based label Next Wave Records *BEARSON* returns today with his latest single "Want You (ft. Cal)", hitting us with a lush and blissful tune, and his first major release on Ultra/Epic Records/Sony. 

His last track, "Imposter ft. Mark Johns" premiered via Vogue, and accredited Bearsonwith being the "shining beacon of post-tropical house" through his "splashy feel-good vibes with a slightly smarter, slightly more old-school vein of electronica."

Last month, Bearson made the move to the U.S., joining best friend & fellow Next Wave Records signee Jerry Folk in LA where the two are living together and working on progressing & developing their sound.

"Want You" premieres ahead of the young rising Norwegian star's upcoming North American tour in June and is the first single from his EP that is due to drop this summer.

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STEVE AOKI & Felix Jaehn ft Adam Lambert "Can't Go Home" Out Now; Tribeca Film Fest Tix On Sale

Over a month ago, the internet sparked when world-renowned producer STEVE AOKI shared pictures and video of him in the studio with pop sensation Adam Lambert. Fans can now experience "Can't Go Home." Co-produced by Felix Jaehn--known for his work on OMI's global smash "Cheerleader"---and AOKI, the two come together for the first time to provide a very unique dance floor groove featuring Lambert. The song (which made its official premiere yesterday on People.com) is available now at all digital retailers on Ultra Music.
 
"This song is a genre crossing collaboration from two different worlds between myself and Felix Jaehn and that's the beauty in mixing it up and making something so unique as 'Can't Go Home,'" AOKI told People of the track.  "Adding one of the best vocalists in the world Adam Lambert on it just brings this special song to a whole new level. Super excited about sharing this with the world!"
 
"The recording session with Steve was so much fun!!! He's got such an upbeat energy!" says Adam Lambert of the song. 
 
"It's been great fun to work with Steve Aoki & Adam Lambert on this record. Both are experts of their craft," adds Felix Jaehn. "Together we combined three styles in one record which makes it sound super fresh!"
 
Listen to Steve Aoki & Felix Jaehn featuring Adam Lambert's "Can't Go Home" here: http://smarturl.it/CantGoHome

Meanwhile, tickets are on sale now here for the premiere of the documentary I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD--which takes a compelling look into the life and mind of STEVE AOKI, one of dance music's most hardworking, controversial and captivating characters--at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City Friday, April 15 at the Beacon Theatre. The screening will be followed by an exclusive conversation with AOKI and a live performance where fans and movie goers can experience the music that was created during the film.
 
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead was shot during the making of STEVE AOKI's Neon Future double album (Dim Mak/Ultra Music, 2014/15). It follows AOKI on his journey to play the biggest show of his career at Madison Square Garden and centers around his complex yet loving relationship with his father, the Benihana restaurant tycoon and former Olympian Rocky Aoki. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead comes from the minds behind JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI and explores similar themes of family bonds and expectations. It is directed by Justin Krook, produced Matthew Weaver (Rock of Ages), Matt Colon, Happy Walters and David Gelb (Chef's Table, TFF2015; Jiro Dreams of Sushi, TFF 2011).  

Read more about the film at:
https://tribecafilm.com/stories/interview-steve-aoki-sleep-when-im-dead-documentary-tribeca-film-festival / Purchase tickets at: http://smarturl.it/tbf

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