SFX acquires the organizers behind Electric Zoo

Here's a snippet of the original statement about the SFX acquisition of the makers of Electric Zoo, Made Events:

"Although Electric Zoo will continue to be developed by the same team that has been on board since its inception, being part of something larger provides us with many new opportunities, like exciting technology that will improve the festival experience both online and at our events, creative collaboration with other SFX companies, and bringing Electric Zoo to new locations around the globe." 

Does that mean Electric Zoo might hop the border north to Canada? Here's what the CEO/Chairman of SFX, Mr. Robert F.X Sillerman had to say about the deal:  

"In a separate statement on the purchase, SFX chairman and CEO Robert F.X. Sillerman described Bindra and De Palma, as "the ultimate industry professionals," and said that they plan "to develop the Electric Zoo brand internationally and have the opportunity to build other SFX brands in the U.S. with the support of Mike, Laura and the team at Made."

Sounds ambitious. When I went to Electric Zoo back in 2011, it was one of the best organized EDM events that I've ever experienced.

 (Source: Resident Advisor)

 

Avicii - "Hey Brother" (Official lyric video)

If you want some Nashville in your EDM, then look no further than Avicii's "Hey Brother" track. It has catchy lyrics and just enough beats to keep you toe tapping for the entire time. Avicii has just released a lyric video for the track, enjoy:

(VIA DA) 

Watch Laidback Luke's special promo video for "BLOW"

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This is one of the more creative video promos that I've ever seen for a brand new track. Check this video as Laidback Luke uses his Kung-Fu skills to star as "Bruce Luke" in the first commercial for "Blow", a collaborative track between Martin Solveig and Laidback Luke:

Here's the full version of "Blow" on Soundcloud:  

If you want to purchase "Blow", it's now available to purchase on Beatport.  

Listen to Wilkinson's BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

Drum and Bass DJ/Producer and Ram Records superstar Wilkinson is the latest talent to get the honour of creating a 2 hour essential mix for the BBC. It's not everyday I get to post DnB on this site, so it's a real treat to get to do it now, click here to listen to it now.  

Headhunterz: "Bringing Hardstyle To America"

One of the leading names within the up and coming Hardstyle genre that is gaining ground in North America has written an interesting essay called "Bringing Hardstyle to America" for the Huffington Post. Click here to read it.

Bonus: Back in October 2012 I wrote one of my first posts about Hardstyle and how it was gaining traction in mainstream EDM music, click here to check it out.