EVENTS
Inside Skyline Festival’s Techno Takeover of Downtown Los Angeles
The sounds of the underground were unleashed on downtown Los Angeles in February, when Skyline Festival returned for two days dedicated to house and techno’s finest. Taking place February 26-27, the fest saw heavy-hitters like Claptone, Maya Jane Coles, Anfisa Letyago and Sonny Fodera take to its pair of massive outdoor stages. They held down the fort beneathtowering light panels and cutting-edge strobe setups until headliners Green Velvet and Chris Lake appeared. Carl Cox headlined both nights on the South Stage. Skyline Festival also saw two tech house legends, Marco Carola and Loco Dice, team up for a rare b2b set, while Sunday openers HoneyLuv and Ms. Mada made a killing of their dancefloors in the daylight. HoneyLuv, a Los Angeles local, kicked off the eve...
Crypto-friendly Yoon Suk-yeol emerges victorious in South Korean presidential election
Policy changes in the digital assets industry formed a key campaign issue Suk-yeol promised reduced taxes and incentives to realise the potential of digital assets in the economy Yoon Suk-yeol, a conservative candidate in South Korea, has clinched the presidency with a narrow margin over his closest competitor, Lee Jae-myung. Suk-yeol, a former prosecutor who has in the past imprisoned South Korean leaders on corruption charges, campaigned on the platform of deregulating crypto. Crypto took centre-stage as a campaign issue, with the leading candidates defining crypto-friendly stances to win over the young voters. The debate came on the back of harsh regulations on the crypto markets. Korea’s financial watchdog, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has imposed tight regulatory req...
A “Multi-Sensory” Daft Punk Experience Is Coming to Los Angeles
Fans of Daft Punk will soon be able to party in a room shaped like the duo’s iconic helmets. A “multi-sensory” Daft Punk tribute event is heading to the Wisdome in Los Angeles, a 12,000-square foot, domed LED screen. With a bespoke LED Pyramid stage and 360° projection-mapping, it’s one of the most immersive experiences in the City of Angels. The unique Daft Punk experience will take place on April 8th and 9th at 9PM, and the all-ages show will last about two hours. Famed Daft Punk tribute act ONE MORE TIME will be performing. General admission tickets are $49 and VIP passes are available for $110. An aerial view of Wisdome’s geodesic domes in Los Angeles. Wisdome.LA (via Facebook) Recommended Articles Daft Punk recently returned to social media&nbs...
Jamie Jones, The Blessed Madonna and More Are DJing at a 2,500-Year-Old Fort In Ibiza
A slew of renowned DJs are primed to breathe new life into a 2,500-year-old fort on the White Isle. The organizers of the International Music Summit (IMS), one of the world’s top electronic music conferences, have announced the return of their flagship IMS Dalt Vila event in Ibiza’s famous Old Town. For seven hours, Jamie Jones, The Blessed Madonna and more will perform at the historic fort of Dalt Vila, which was officially named a World Heritage Listed Site by UNESCO in 1999. Scheduled for April 29th in partnership with Pioneer DJ and Skiddle, IMS Dalt Vila will tie a bow on the summit’s 13th edition while launching the summer season on the island. In early 2022, tourism officials confirmed a late April target date for the return of Ibiza’s nightlif...
David Guetta and MORTEN Announce 2022 “Future Rave” Tour
After today’s announcement by David Guetta and MORTEN, it’s clear the future rave movement will only get stronger. The duo will soon kick off a U.S. tour dedicated to future rave, the genre they’ve been ushering into the electronic music sphere since as early as 2019. Heavily influenced by the underground, future rave is a dark yet electrifying blend of techno and progressive house. The sound has exploded over the course of the past year, and its progenitors are now ready to take it on the road. Guetta and MORTEN’s collaborative, four-date tour will officially start during Miami Music Week, when they’ll perform at STORY on March 24th. They’ll then stop in Los Angeles and New York before concluding with a high-profile DJ set at EDC Las Vegas. “...
Skrillex, Flying Lotus, More Announced for 2022 Movement Festival: See the Massive Lineup
Detroit’s legendary Movement festival is back—and undoubtedly bigger than ever. Pandemic hangover be damned, the organizers of the long-running techno and house music festival have revealed a staggering lineup to celebrate its long-awaited return to downtown’s Hart Plaza. Skrillex, Flying Lotus, Duck Sauce, Chris Lake, Nina Kraviz, The Martinez Brothers, and over 110 more have been tapped for performances at this year’s fest. One of the lineup’s undeniable highlights is a collaborative set between LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy and pioneering Detroit techno producer Carl Craig. To that end, Movement’s 2022 bill features an array of iconic hometown artists, like DJ Stingray, Stacey Pullen, DJ Minx and Kevin Saunderson, with the latter performing under his...
E11EVEN Announces 5-Day Miami Music Week 2022 Takeover With DJ Snake, FISHER, More
There aren’t many venues in the nation—let alone Miami—quite like E11EVEN. Thanks to its eye-popping production and sumptuous all-night parties, the famed venue has long been considered one of the city’s most coveted nightlife destinations. Combining the sultry exuberance of an afterhours club with the hedonistic vibrancy of a music festival, it’s an adult playground that puts the dance in dance music—literally. And for nearly a full week in March 2022, the $40 million Ultraclub is leveling up during one of the year’s most exciting times in Magic City. E11EVEN Miami The iconic, award-winning club, which is open until 10AM, has announced an extraordinary schedule of events in celebration of the return of Miami Music Week and Ultra Music Festival. E11EVEN’s impr...
Manic Focus, Minnesota, More to Headline Inaugural Sol Fest On Lush Florida Campgrounds
Coming to Campbellton, Florida, Sol Fest is making its debut in 2022 with a bang. Scheduled for May 6-8, the inaugural festival will take place in an idyllic, 1,600-acre locale called Lilypad Adventures, which is known for its private natural springs that flow into Chipola River. The lush grounds will provide attendees with an impressive lineup over three stages, as well as a slew of interactive pop-ups and art installations. But the festival is about much more than great music and fun moments. Co-founded by avid music festival-goers Justin Kulkusky and Alexus Williams, Sol Fest will be held in remembrance of their dear friend Quentin “Sol” Rupp, who tragically passed away following a car accident in 2021. Despite their festival’s state-of-the-art production and stellar musical slate...
Umbrella Weekend Is Coming to SoCal for a Vibrant and Inclusive Festival Experience
From connecting back in 2015 as a troupe of festival-loving friends based out of San Diego, to now organizing one of the most exciting festivals in California, the Afternoon Umbrella Friends have come a long way. Coming to Yucaipa March 24-28, the Afternoon Umbrella Friends are making their anticipated return with Umbrella Weekend, a weekend-long affair that is bound to strengthen the local community’s bonds by fostering an inclusive environment. Marking their largest and most momentous production to date, Umbrella Weekend will host a massive lineup across two stages, filled with nonstop house and techno music as well as art installations, wellness activities, and so much more. Umbrella Weekend 2022 tickets are on sale now here. With a diverse lineup, Umbrella Weekend attendees will e...
Kaskade to DJ at Metaverse Event From Inside Digital Pinball Machine
The world of Kaskade‘s Arkade music imprint is being reimagined within the metaverse. Future Fest is a Web3 project on the Cardano blockchain, building custom digital infrastructure to host the virtual events of tomorrow—and NFTs will be the ticket in. This April, Kaskade is primed for a virtual DJ set that will take place from within a larger-than-life pinball machine. Owners of the Futurebot NFT collection will exclusively be able to attend and explore the unique venue through the point of view of their virtual avatars. Past events have featured Anjunabeats’ Fatum, a showcase from Space Yacht, and more. Recommended Articles The inspiration behind Arkade came from Kaskade’s time spent at a joint record store and arcade years ago. “As a kid much of my free time was ...
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