Ottawa's Bluesfest festival is starting this week - are you ready?

Ottawa's Bluesfest is one of my favourite festivals to attend each year as they always take the time to put together a diverse musical lineup which allows fans to expand their musical horizons. Set at Lebreton Flats at the Nation's Capital, Bluesfest features multiple stages that invite fans to walk around to check out unknown acts. 

For the electronic dance music fans, there are plenty of options that include a very big Wednesday night (July 8th) this week with the first tour stop of the Full Flex Express Tour. Featuring Jack Ü (Skrillex and Diplo), they are joined by a stellar cast consisting of Zeds Dead, Tycho, Anna Lunoe B2B Mija, A$AP Ferg, Kiezsa, and Hundred Waters. Bluesfest will also feature a special live show from Porter Robinson on July 11th, and a trance night on July 16th with Paul Oakenfold and Ilan Bluestone. For all ticket information, click here.

Here is the full set times for Bluesfest's opening day this Wednesday, July 8th for the Full Flex Express Tour: 

Jack Ü - 9:45 pm - 11:00 pm
Zeds Dead - 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A$AP Ferg - 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Kiezsa - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Tycho - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm 
Hundred Waters - 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Anna Lunoe B2B Mija - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Listen to Marshmello's debut mix on Diplo & Friends

The mysterious producer known as Marshmello was showcased in a big way this past weekend by being invited to do an hour mix on Diplo & Friends BBC show. There is no doubt that Marshmello can produce fantastic tracks, but can he mix? Find out the answer below: 

Tracklist: 

marshmello – KnOw mE
Wave Racer – Streamers
Sevyn Streeter ft. Chris Brown – It Won’t Stop (Alizzz Remix)
Destiny’s Child – Say My Name (Cosmo’s Midnight Bootleg)
Foster The People – Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix)
marshmello – Pr0
Kastle ft. Lotti – Anything’s Possible (Sweater Beats Remix)
Grizzly Bear – Will Calls (Diplo Remix)
Basenji – Heirloom
Oh Wonder – Body Gold (Louis the Child Remix)
marshmello – WaVeZ
S -Type – Billboard (Lido Remix)
SBTRKT – Wildfire (OVO Remix) [feat. Drake]
Hermitude – HyperParadise (Flume Remix)
Jack Ü ft. Justin Bieber – Where Are Ü Now (marshmello remix)
marshmello – FinD Me
Galantis – Runaway (U & I) [Yacht Club. Remix]
Black Coast ft. M. Maggie – Trndsttr (Lucian Remix)
Big Sean – Marvin & Chardonnay (DJ Hoodboi & Trippy Turtle Remix)
marshmello – WroNg
The Weeknd – Often (Lido Remix)
Diplo – Revolution (AOBeats Flip)
Ryn Weaver – OctaHate (Rando Remix)
What So Not – The Quack (WSN Club Dub) 
marshmello – BLocKs
marshmello - ID
Trippy Turtle – Furthest Thing
Rihanna – Love Song (Dj Sliink Remix)
ILoveMakonnen – Club Goin Up On A Tuesday (Dj Snake Remix)
Avicii - Waiting For Love (marshmello Remix)
marshmello – WaNt U 2
Jack Ü ft. Kai – Mind
Dr. Dre – The Next Episode (San Holo Remix)
Rihanna – Rudeboy (AOBeats Flip)
Major Lazer – Lean On (feat. MØ & Dj Snake)
Major Lazer – Lean On (feat. MØ & Dj Snake) [Prince Fox Bootleg]
Zedd - Beautiful Now (marshmello Remix)

Eric Prydz releases 4 previously unreleased tracks as a new EP today

Eric Prydz released 4 new tracks today exclusively on Beatport that consists of "unreleased tracks spanning from the period of January 2004 to December 2014". Titled "Volume 1" under the Pryda name, Eric plans to release more of these EPs soon as he gets ready for his full album to be released sometime in October. 

For those that love everything Eric Prydz, these 4 tracks are a must-listen: 

(VIA Beatport)

Hottest tracks of the week (June 29th - July 5th)

This list is for the fan on the go who wants to listen to the hottest tracks from the past 7 days, all in one place. All of these tracks were selected by top DJs and radio shows - click below to get started:  

Listen to Bro Safari's live set from Life In Color from New York

Bro Safari is one of the best DJs within the bass/trap scene and it's only right to showcase one of his recent live sets. This one was played at the recent Life In Color event in New York, here are some notes Bro Safari himself: 

I haven't posted a live set in way too long! Here's my set from last weekend at Life In Color NYNJ w/ MC Sharpness! I've been playing some form of this set for a little while now, so I'm going to retire all of it anyway. I may as well post it up as a free download, right? As always, thanks so much for the love and support!!! <3 - BroSaf