Feast your eyes on Toronto's upcoming superclub

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The Sound Academy will soon close its doors after the final Glow party on January 2nd for a full renovation on the 45,000 sq. ft complex. According to an INK news release, the new " entertainment multiplex that'll feature multiple bars, a concert hall and a discreet backstage club". Design wise, it will have a "fashionable black and gold colour scheme, high-gloss contemporary surfaces, unusual animalistic and vegetal patterns, and subversive graphics". Once the new Sound Academy reopens sometime in 2016, fans can expect a series of opening parties with big talent to help introduce the space. 

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Hottest tracks of the week (Dec. 7th - 13th)

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, enjoy.  

Brand new: Armin Van Buuren & W&W - "If It Ain't Dutch"

Armin Van Buuren and W&W have finally come out with a sequel to their original hit "D# Fat" that brought crowds to a frenzy worldwide a few years ago. The track is called "If It Ain't Dutch", and although it does sound a lot like D# Fat, it does have its own twist and personality. Check it out: 

"If It Ain't Dutch" will be available on December 20th. 

What to do this weekend (Dec. 11th - 13th)

If you want to keep track with what's going on electronic dance music wise in your city, then check out this weekend guide. Just click below and start planning!  

Above & Beyond, Galantis, Jack Ü are among the short list of Grammy nominees in 2016

The nominees for the 58th annual Grammy awards were announced today as some of the biggest artists and albums were selected for a possible golden trophy in 2016. Within the electronic dance music world, the categories of "Best Dance Recording", and "Best Dance/Electronic Album" were of most interest as Jamie xx, The Chemical Brothers, Disclosure, and more were honoured as nominees. The full list is below. 

9. Best Dance Recording

• "We're All We Need" - Above & Beyond 
• "Go" - The Chemical Brothers
• "Never Catch Me" - Flying Lotus with Kendrick Lamar
• "Runaway (U & I)" - Galantis
• "Where Are  Ü Now" - Skrillex and Diplo with Justin Bieber

10. Best Dance/Electronic Album

• Our Love - Caribou
• Born In The Echoes - The Chemical Brothers
• Caracal - Disclosure
• In Colour - Jamie XX
• Skrillex And Diplo Present Jack Ü - Skrillex and Diplo

Diplo was also one of the nominees for Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical. 

The Grammy awards will be airing on Monday, February, 2016 on CBS.