PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE INAUGURAL “ELECTRONIC MUSIC AWARDS & FOUNDATION”

Goldie

 Host

Chuckie

Ferry Corsten

Kevin Saunderson

Krewella

Marshmello

MK

Pete Tong

An all-star lineup of electronic music talent have signed on as presenters at the inaugural Electronic Music Awards & Foundation show. Hosted by Goldie, the event will take place on April 14th at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles before airing Saturday, April 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Confirmed to appear as presenters at the inaugural Electronic Music Awards & Foundation show is a who’s who of international superstars including Chuckie, Ferry Corsten, Kevin Saunderson, Krewella, Marshmello, MK and Pete Tong. These acclaimed artists will present awards for Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Radio Show of the Year, Festival of the Year, DJ of the Year, Best New Artist and Best Club of the Year.  

The first-ever Electronic Music Awards & Foundation (EMAF) show will feature electronic music’s leading artists, creatives, executives and visionaries (to be announced). Among those being honored are the early trailblazers and legends of electronic music, as well as the top-trending acts of today. The show will feature awards presentations and live performances from electronic music’s biggest artists.

For more information, please visit www.emafawards.com

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SBCR (SIR BOB CORNELIUS RIFO) AKA THE BLOODY BEETROOTS ANNOUNCES SBCR & Punks Vol. 3

Following a massive 2015, SBCR (Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo) aka The Bloody Beetroots is back with the third installation of his EP trilogy: SBCR & Punks: Vol. 3.  Each volume sees Bob rounding up his favorite musicians (whom he labels his Friends, Adversaries, and Punks) for unique collaborations. Speaking on punk, Bob once told GQ, “I think it’s related to my lifestyle – the extreme desire to break the mold at any cost.” As someone known for pushing boundaries, often via creative collaborations (see “Out of Sight” feat. Sir Paul McCartney, “Please Baby” feat. P-Thugg of Chromeo, and “Warp” feat. Steve Aoki), he takes this ethos to heart, as he breaks down any and all preconceived notations with this three part project.
 
Across five booming records on Vol. 3, we hear the dance punkster get mischievous with the likes of TWNTYMLS, Tai, and Signal Noize. Underscored throughout the EP are all the classic elements SBCR’s productions are known for – gritty bass, scattered percussion, grimy synths and rock-heavy guitar plucks. The first single, “Guillotine,” embodies the larger body, kicking things off with double time instrumentation and a timeless, head banging drop.
 
Last year, he launched the experimental trilogy with the groundbreaking SBCR & Friends, Vol.1. Entertainment Weekly called the single “Blush” a “highly addictive, rock-inflected, piano-laced dance track” and Fader praised “TheGrid,” drawing comparisons to British dance pioneers LFO and heralding its “nasty, gigantic electro” sound. The release was followed by the second installation, SBCR & Adversaries Vol. 2, lead by singles “Spider” and “Black New York Tee.” Backed by a wild tour that stomped through New York City, San Francisco, Washington DC, and several other North American cities, this EP saw visual incarnation in the form of six video vignettes from ingenious director Bad Boi.
 
Getting back to his roots, Bob is excited to share with the world this final installment, the punk edition. Fans can hear the new songs live this March on Dim Mak stages at SXSW and Miami Music Week. In his own words,
 
“This journey, through three EPs, lasted more than 14 months. Thanks to Dim Mak, Steve Aoki and my die-hard fans for supporting this genre rollercoaster. It’s been really productive to get out of my comfort zone, creating something diverse and really inspiring.”

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Martin Garrix launches STMPD RCRDS label + trailer for new single & video ‘Now That I’ve Found You’

Martin Garrix’s 2016 gets into full stride this month with some big new announcements and exciting news for his enormous fanbase.

First up is the upcoming release of new single Now That I’ve Found You, featuring the soaring vocals of John & Michel. Martin road-tested the track – which was formerly an instrumental called Don’t Crack Under Pressure – at EDC Mexico last weekend, and it received a huge response. Featuring melancholic guitars, big strings, a heavenly plucked riff and booming piano chords alongside John & Michel's powerful indie-rock style vocal, it’s a seriously big track – and one that heightens anticipation for his upcoming debut album further still. 

The release date for the track is set at March 11th, with a dramatic trailer for the official video available now on Martin's YouTube channel. 

Next up is the official announcement of his own label STMPD RCRDS, which was revealed on his radio show The Martin Garrix Show. Garrix will launch his new imprint with an intimate showcase at Story during Miami WMC, with friends and fellow producers Arty, Jay Hardway, Julian Jordan, Matisse & Sadko appearing alongside him with some very special surprise guests. It’s a rare chance to catch this incredible crew up close and personal.

"My aim with STMPD RCRDS is to foster an artist first community to support great music. It's important for young, undiscovered talent and veterans alike to have a support system that is invested in and dedicated to their success above all else."  - says Martin Garrix

Finally, Martin is also giving one lucky fan the chance to win full 3-day passes to the upcoming Ultra Music Festival in Miami, where Martin will be closing the main stage on Friday (March 18). At 19 years old, Martin Garrix will be the youngest artist to ever close the main stage at Ultra. Lucky winners will also meet Martin Garrix in person in Miami, and even if they don't win the grand prize, there will be some Martin Garrix merchandise to win as well. Enter here for your chance to win: stmpd.co/+xsultrapasses.

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Dance Music Icon, Tiësto, Awarded the Edison Pop Oeuvre Lifetime Achievement Award

On March 3, 2016, dance music icon, Tiësto, was awarded the Edison Pop Oeuvre Lifetime Achievement Award on a special broadcast of RTL Late Night. Presented since 1960, the annual Dutch prize is one of the oldest music awards in the world and celebrates outstanding achievements within the industry.

The award was handed to him by young superstar, Martin Garrix, who gave a short speech explaining how Tiësto has been a personal inspiration for him and how he has helped pave the way for many others. In addition to this, the award was presented with short video messages from Hardwell, Afrojack, Quintino andOliver Heldens.

Past winners include everyone from Stevie Wonder to David Bowie, The Beach Boys, Eric Clapton, Quincy Jones, Phil Collins, Paul Simon, U2 and more.

While the award transcends genre, this marked the first year the award has ever been presented to a dance music artist. The jury responsible for determining the winner stated that they chose Tiësto for his innovative work in changing dance music’s landscape as well as his ability to constantly challenge himself and the genre. They went on to cite that he was the first Dutch DJ to be named the most popular DJ in the world three times in a row, the first DJ to perform for the Olympic Games, the first DJ to give a solo show in a stadium and his ability to inspire a new generation of young producers with his music. *Photo Credit: William Rutten

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MAT ZO SHARES VIDEO FOR 'SINFUL' feat. I SEE MONSTAS

Grammy-nominated producer Mat Zo today shares the official video for ‘Sinful’, the second track to be taken from his forthcoming album ‘Self Assemble’ due for release on March 25th.

Following on from ‘Soul Food’, which was hailed as an “absolute banger” by Zane Lowe after premiering on his Beats 1 radio show and enjoyed success as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record on Radio 1, ‘Sinful’ continues in the same electro-funk, Daft Punk-flecked vein. The track manifests Zo’s hypercreative spirit with a soulful disco shimmer that goes hand in hand perfectly with director James Chappell’s sci-fi styled accompanying video. The video tells the story of a seductive robot who follows the lead of the pole-dancing women she observes in an underground joint, using her silvery good looks to entice an unwitting human. While Zo nods to an overarching theme of his bemusement with society’s fixation on technology and the pitfalls of the digital age, his aim is to create something that can be left to interpretation, open for all to enjoy and muse upon.

The remix package comes in the form of a heavy-hitting Drum & Bass banger from Skrillex-signed Teddy Killerz, a mellower and slightly cosmic take from nu-disco producer Louis La Roche and a funked-up reinterpretation from remix veteran Mason.

‘Self Assemble’ follows Zo’s debut album ‘Damage Control’ which was nominated for the 2015 Best Dance/Electronic Album Grammy, peaked at no.1 on the iTunes Dance Album Charts and reached no.7 on the US Billboard Charts.

As a figurehead of the dance music scene, Mat Zo has taken to the stage everywhere from Madison Square Garden to major festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival and TomorrowLand, and remixed artists such as Ellie Goulding, Empire of the Sun and Porter Robinson. Zo and Robinson also co-produced ‘Easy’ which hit no.1 on the Beatport Charts. 

Mat Zo's album ‎"Self Assemble"‎ will be released on March 25th via Mad Zoo, and can be pre-ordered here. "Sinful" is available to download and stream now.

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DIM MAK's New Noise Free Download TIGHTTRAXX & DNNYD "All Night" feat. Hawkboy

When two rising producers with similar musical aesthetics join forces, the result is inevitably explosive. In this case, TIGHTTRAXX and DNNYD pair up for the bass-thumping electro anthem “All Night”. Alongside a vocal assist from Hawkboy, the feverish jungle beat features electro charged synths that pump relentlessly, maintaining unrivaled intensity from start to finish.
 
Alex Sardo honed his craft for years ahead of debuting the TIGHTTRAXX alias. Before his solo stint, he was one half of the duo DSKOTEK (pronounced discotheque), who scored stage time at EDC Las Vegas and Nocturnal Wonderland after winning Insomniac's first ever Discovery Project in 2012. When he emerged as a producer in his own right, TIGHTTRAXX began creating exactly that: tracks so tight they garnered support from upper echelon artists like Diplo and Borgore. TIGHTTRAXX has a history of well-received collaborations, his remix of Yellow Claw’s “DJ Turn It Up” with ETC!ETC! having received over 600K plays on SoundCloud.
 
DNNYD (pronounced Danny D) has similarly grasped the attention of the world’s top DJs, from Tiesto to Steve Aoki to Laidback Luke. Accruing over 12K SoundCloud followers in just two years, DNNYD sets his electro house sound apart with out of the box remixes and stadium-status originals.
 
New Noise is Dim Mak's free download platform which focuses on new, cutting-edge sounds from burgeoning artists across the genre spectrum. Check out the New Noise playlist on Dim Mak's SoundCloud every other Tuesday for the latest New Noise release!

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AFROJACK X G-STAR RAW: NEW COLLECTION ANNOUNCED FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2016

G-Star is happy to announce its third collection with collaborator and Grammy Award-winning DJ/Producer, Afrojack.

The Afrojack X G-Star RAW collection consists of 10 items including hoodies, tees, caps, sweatpants and a satin bomber jacket. It will be available as of April 8, 2016 in G-Star stores worldwide and on g-star.com 

Afrojack says: “G-Star and I come from the same belief in the power of music in connecting people. This shared philosophy is why I was excited to work with them again in a new, different way because clothing has that same magic.”

The collection is based on the approach the DJ takes when deciding what to wear on stage – garments he feels most confident and comfortable in. Taking inspiration from American sportswear with a twist, the range also includes Afrojack’s interpretation of the iconic G-Star RAW Elwood jean. His version of the Elwood features a unique 7/8 length with a sports elasticated waist.

The collection will be officially launched at G-Star’s Miami store on 17th March 2016, during the Miami Music Conference.

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