Deadmau5 performs at Nokia Lumia 800 launch
On Monday November 28th Nokia celebrated the launch of the Nokia Lumia 800 smartphone with the most spectacular light show the Millbank Tower in London has ever seen. The mouse headed DJ, Deadmau5 electrified the crowd as the huge visuals behind him showed off Nokia’s new phone. Take a look at the official press release and the performance video below.
Press Release:
On Monday 28th November Nokia Lumia 800 with Windows phone nokia.ly/vT9nR7 brought deadmau5 and the world’s most advanced 4D technology together and created an amazing free light show at Millbank Tower, London.
Millbank was plunged into darkness with the iconic tower acting as the canvas for a never-before-seen spectacular. Each of the 120 metre high building’s 800 windows were covered with vinyl as 16 powerful projectors, stationed 300 metres away on the other side of the river, beamed 3D images onto the structure. Huge butterflies flew across the London skyline and the tower was twisted, pulsated and even fell down. Billed as the “future of live events” the spectacular show was accompanied by music from super producer deadmau5, who created exclusive remixes for the performance — adding the 4th dimension.
The much-anticipated Nokia Lumia 800 is here. View all your texts and chats in one seamless conversation. Take, tag and upload photos to Facebook in seconds, and browse the web like you’re on a PC. Find your way with satnav that even works without a signal. Nokia Lumia 800 makes the everyday amazing.
Beats Give Back | Colette & Ultra Nate’ help NextAid
Two of House Music’s leading ladies, Colette and Ultra Nate’, are using their beats to give back. You may know Colette as the angelic voice behind some of OM records biggest hits, and Ultra Nate as the powerful voice behind House Music classics: such as Free & Found a Cure. Both of these ladies are currently leading campaigns through www.Crowdrise.com, in order to raise funds for NextAid’s efforts in supporting the youth of the Kawangware Vision Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
“If we all donated $10 a piece, we’d be finished funding this project! Let’s do this” Colette
Why? because! It’s so necessary!
- 9 million youth in Kenya are unemployed.
- 41% of Kenya’s population live in cities. Many children are sent to urban centers to find work to support families in rural areas. Here they are vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and life on the streets.
- One in two Kenyans live below the poverty line.
- Only 24% of Kenyan children attend secondary school. School fees and costs are usually the primary barrier to sending a child to further education.
- There are an estimated 250,000 to 300,000 children living and working on the streets in Kenya.
NextAid is doing something about this!
So go to Colette’s fundraiser page HERE & Ultra Nate’s fundraiser page HERE to find out how you can help.
Watch the EDC Experience at home!
Beginning Friday, November 11, 2011, the EDC Experience film will be available on Video on Demand from the cable outlets listed below! The EDC feature film focuses on the positive minded culture and wonder of the Electric Daisy Carnival, with most of it’s footage from 2011’s EDC. The documentary also features the wide variety of artists from the many avenues of the Electronic Music spectrum. The artists/DJs in alphabetical order: 12th Planet, Above & Beyond, Afrojack, A-Trak, Benny Benassi, Boys Noize, David Guetta, Deadmau5, Fedde Le Grand, Kaskade, Laidback Luke, Lil Jon, Moby, MSTRKFRT, Simian Mobile Disco, Steve Aoki, Swedish House Mafia, Travis Barker, Will.I.Am, With a special tribute to DJ AM, Featuring additional songs by Black Eyed Peas, The Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk, Alex Gaudino, Kid Cudi, N*E*R*D, Nero, Underworld, and many more. It’s a great opportunity to get some friends together to relive the experience at home, or introduce EDC to some new people. (trailer below)
PLAYING ON THESE CABLE OUTLETS
Comcast
Cox Communications
Time Warner
Verizon
Charter
Liberty Cablevision
MidContinent Media
RCN
Bluegrass Telephone Company
Bresnan Communications
Choice Cable
City of Wilson
Dalton Utilities
Eaton Video
Fidelity Cablevision
Frontier Communications
Metrocast Digital Cable TV
Phonoscope Cable
Service Electric
Wave Broadband
Windstream Lexcom Ent.
New album from Soulstice May 17th on OM Records
In 1989 Gabriel Rene and Mei-Lwun Yee were working on a hip-hop track in the Rene family studio. “The track was cool,” says Gabriel, “but Mei-Lwun and I couldn’t rap.” They asked little sister Gina to give it a try, and the rest is history. It wasn’t til…l some time later that Soulstice finally materialized after collaboration between Andy Caldwell and Gabriel in 1995. “I knew the first time I worked on a track with Gabe that this was right. Making music with my brother was where I was supposed to be. The chemistry between all of us was so obvious and it was such a natural high whenever we’d get together.” reflects Gina. Approaching production from a collaborative standpoint, Soulstice often developed many of the sounds and ideas they used from the freestyle sessions they originally became known for. Soulstice continued to refine their sound with emotive song writing and detailed arrangements. From playing to a few hundred people at 111 Minna St to playing sold out shows at the 1200 capacity historic Fillmore Theatre, SF, Soulstice have come a long way in their musical journey. “We live and breathe our music, everything comes from us. The song is king, it’s all about the lyrics.” says Andy. “Like a lyrical journal, I lay out my experiences and melodies to connect to the present in our music. I get the feeling that the whole band’s lyrical ability to be so honest about the struggle of growing into adulthood really brings the listener in.” describes Gina. Stay tuned for their new album ‘In the Light’ coming on May 17th on Om Records.
WMC vs Ultra
On Tuesday November 16th two of the largest electronic music events in the US announced their plans for March 2011. The Winter Music Conference [WMC] dates and Ultra Music Festival [UMF] dates for the fist time would be on separate weeks, causing a huge controversy within the industry. Initially WMC took most of the shots on their facebook page from angry and disappointed fans that were expecting a later March date and the ability to attend both events. In the days following the announcement many club owners, DJs, promoters and fans have already taken sides in what is turning into a WMC vs UMF scenario. Twitter also saw some #WMC activity from well known DJs and promoters, initially slamming WMC for the early dates. The first official industry response came from Louis Puig, owner of Club Space in Miami, who sided with WMC and accused the UMF of greedy practices by making DJs sign exclusive contracts. Puig wrote “…Ultra is trying to monopolize WMC by engaging exclusive contracts with all major DJs which will not allow them to perform at your favorite dance clubs. Last year they got Tiesto, Dead Mau, Guetta, Carl Cox, Armin…) to sign Ultra exclusives and this year they are going after everyone else. What this means to the consumer is that you will no longer be able to enjoy your favorite DJ for extended sets after midnight at your favorite clubs, instead you will be forced to listen to them for a one hour set before midnight in a crowded field of dust, mud and ravers. You can also forget about seeing them at your favorite pool parties. You either pay the overpriced Ultra admission or you don’t get to see and dance to your favorite DJ at all, so much for democracy and your rights as a consumer. Now, I love Ultra and what they bring to the game but I do not agree with their greedy strategy to manipulate and monopolize Music Conference. This is just not good for anyone.” Soon after the official WMC press release came out stating “We were blindsided by Ultra’s last minute announcement…a signed October 15, 2009, contract between the two entities that the 2011 Ultra Music Festival would be presented during the five-day period in February, March or April 2011 designated and promoted by WMC as the WMC week.” On November 18th UMC posted their official response stating “While the circumstances that have taken place this year have rendered it impossible for Ultra Music Festival and WMC to coincide on the same dates in 2011, we will use our best efforts to try and work with WMC and coordinate dates together in 2012.” Stay tuned for news on upcoming events and who will be h0sting events on WMC or UMF week.
Ultra Music Festival 2011 dates announced
The 13th edition of the Ultra Music Festival will expand to three days next year, and will be taking place in downtown Miami March 25th, 26th, 27th 2011. Three-day early bird combo tickets are on sale for $119.95 and VIP tickets will go for $499.95. UMF says this will also be the biggest lineup in the festival’s history.
House Music will fill the month of March in Miami as WMC also announced their dates today. And in an unexpected move, they have decided run two weeks before UMF. After weeks of rumors, WMC patrons were reminded that its not official until the official WMC website says so. Stay tuned as we keep you informed on the UMF lineup and WMC events.
WMC 2011 Dates Officially Announced
March 8th – 12th 2011 are now the official dates for the Winter Music Conference 2011. The wait is finally over as party goers have been speculating on what the dates would be for the last few months. Winter Music Conference, Inc. had been teasing about dates since mid October. Now in its 26th consecutive year and one of the most publicized annual music gatherings in the world, WMC has always brought thousands of party goers and party folks to South Beach Miami. With an earlier start date than usual, it will be interesting to see how this year pans out. No matter what I am sure all the big events we all love are at this moment being finalized, so stay tuned as we will be keeping you updated on the places to be.
So a big part of WMC is preparing. We will including posts leading up to WMC with your tips and tricks! In the mean time we would like to encourage some participation. Post some of your tips such as your favorite places to stay, which parties to check out, should you buy presales, and what to wear or not wear. Happy planning and see you in early March!
The MuthaFunkaz drop The MuthaLoad
First surfacing in 2004, The MuthaFunkaz are a collective group of DJs, musicians & singers all of which come together to deliver a stunning fusion of disco, jazz, R&B, gospel & house. Fronted by DJ Spen, the group comprised also by Gary Deane, Irvin Madden, Gary Hudgins, Sheila Ford, Biblical Jones, Marc Evans, Rob Wright, and Erin Madden has already established a global following and continues to perform stunning live shows & events worldwide. The MuthaLode, their debut artist album, showcases exactly what the group is about featuring vocals from Sheila Ford, Marc Evans & Biblical Jones. With a proven track record on Top 10 Sales charts as well as many DJs top ten lists, the MuthaLoad by the MuthaFunkaz promises to produce new floor fillers for DJs and future classics for the fans.
The MuthaLode is available for purchase on Amazon Traxsource Juno Records and other fine online retailers.
the 1st single A Reason To Love
Rock Dust Light Star the long awaited new album by Jamiroquai hits stores
Jamiroquai 'Rock Dust Light Star'
“Rock Dust Light Star” is the seventh album from British jazz funk pioneers Jamiroquai. Fronted by the charismatic Jay Kay, this is the bands first album in five years, following their last album “Dynamite” with the kind of catchiness that made Jamiroquai a household name. After being freshly signed by Mercury Records, this album has been written entirely by the band between Jays home studio in Buckinghamshire, the legendary Hook Manor Studios in Oxfordshire and Thailand. The first videos for the new album”White Knuckle Ride” and ”Blue Skies”‘ [videos below] set the tone for the album. ”Rock Dust Light Star” promises to show the groups talent remains as strong in 2010 as it was in 1994, with this album focused more on a live sound.
BPM Festival lineup announced
The BPM Festival is an annual world-class electronic music festival which starts on new years eve and continues into the first week of the year in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Originally designed as an elite dance music industry networking event, the festival has morphed into an international mélange of electronic music lovers, DJs, producers, revelers and partygoers. The BPM Festival features world class international DJs and producers, which in the past has included Dubfire, Jojo Flores, Halo, M.A.N.D.Y and many more. the BPM Festival has focused on bring in artists from different sub-genres of the House Music spectrum. Since its inception in 2008, parties are hosted both day and night at multiple venues around the beautiful resort town, tucked into the coastline of the Mayan peninsula, warm turquoise Caribbean waters, white sand beaches, mysterious jungles and ancient ruins. With a variety of luxurious and affordable boutique hotels and endless number of places for dining, dancing, beach parties and clubbing, BPM Festival is a perfect opportunity for music lovers and party-goers all around the world to escape winter and revel in the sun. This years line up announcements have started and so far include Richie Hawtin, Behrouz, Chus & Ceballos, David Morales, Lee Burridge, Loco Dice, and Steve Lawler just to name a few
Daft Punk surprise appearance during a Phoenix show
Daft Punk made a surprise appearance joining Phoenix live on stage (October 20) at Madison Square Garden in New York. As Phoenix were playing ‘If I Ever Feel Better’ as part of their encore, Daft Punk showed up sending the crowd into a frenzy. Dropping their epic ‘Harder Better Faster Stronger’ the encore turned into live collaboration as the band joined in. Daft Punk transitioned into ‘Around the World’ and then they joined in as the band closed off with ’1901′
This was Daft Punks first live performance in 3 years, as they have been busy working on the score and soundtrack for the new Tron Legacy movie. Rumors that Daft Punk would be making special appearances to help promote the movie have been going around the net for some time now. Video posts from this surprise appearance have definitely started a big buzz with posts like “THEY’RE BACK! THEY’RE BACK! THEY’RE BACK!”