The Mad Decent Block Party is coming to Calgary and Toronto this summer

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​I'm a really happy that Mad Decent has added Calgary and Toronto to the block party list as I've seen nothing but love for the Mad Decent label in Canada. With a focus on local talent, the Mad Decent block party is set to make a splash when it arrives on July 19th in Calgary and July 26th in Toronto.

If you're wondering what you might expect at one of these parties, check out Mad Decent Block Party recap video that featured Canadian DJs like Zeds Dead, Jacques Greene, Grandtheft, Smalltown DJs, and A Tribe Called Red from Toronto last year: ​

Sensation Canada's lineup is finally revealed!

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After months of anticipation, the wait is over ​as the Sensation Canada lineup is finally revealed. The organizers decided to release the full lineup via various Twitter accounts using the hashtag #BudLightSensation. Here's the full lineup list:

  • Mr. White
  • 2000 & One
  • Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano
  • Fedde Le Grand
  • ​Eric Prydz (Headliner)
  • Otto Knows

Sensation ​Canada is set to take over the Rogers Centre in Toronto on June 1st. General admission tickets are still available for $143.25 but deluxe tickets are currently sold out. Click here for full event information.

Vinyl is not dead among 18-24 year-olds

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A recent survey in the UK revealed that 14% of 18-24 year olds have bought vinyl in the last month. One surprising finding of the study showed that a full 27% of all the respondents are buying them simply to display the cover like artwork as they prefer to listen to the music using a CD. Good for them because this small minority of buyers are doing a big part in helping to keep the physical music business afloat. 

(Source: Music Week)​