Whether you’re a fan of the act of slaying unicorns, or maybe you just long to have a budding bromance, there is no denying the talent of Sun City Music Festival acts Brodinski and Markus Schulz. We think think that both groups of fans can agree – these guys always go hard in their sets, even if their sound is completely different.

Brodinski

This Frenchman has been on a roll ever since his first release in 2007. Fans were immediately drawn to his well-executed fusion of house, techno, electro progressive and hip-hop. Sometimes, his tracks are impossible to define by genre, which makes his sound all the more intriguing. With his imprint Bromance Records just shy of hitting the two year mark, Brodinski has given his friends a platform to release their innovative and punchy sounds, taking in elements from a wide spectrum of electronic music. Early releases from the label like “Let The Beat Control Your Body” and “Nobody Rules These Streets” with labelmate LOUISAHHH!!! were stand out hits and championed by eclectic acts like Chuckie, Porter Robinson, A-Trak, Style of Eye, and Sun City talents Danny Avila and Gesaffelstein.

Whenever Brodinski takes the stage you can expect crazy jaw-dropping twists, cheer-inducing drops, some ridiculous breakbeat or trap fills, but most importantly, you can expect to have a lot of fun. Get ready to join the party, because Brodinski will be throwing a lot of curveballs your way when he performs at this year’s Sun City Music Festival coming to Ascarate Park August 31 and September 1st. Grab your tickets today!

Markus Schulz

As a man of many tastes and talents, Markus Schulz has never stuck with one sound. For the past decade, Markus has crafted and honed in on his style with multiple music identities. As Dakota, Markus has streamlined his tech and progressive house side. As New World Punx, a duo with other dance music legend Ferry Corsten, Markus gets to let out his high-energy trance side. But whether his music ranges through the melodic progressive styles, percussion driven house, or the driving trance platform, one thing’s for certain, and that is his ability to control and astonish any crowd. Especially with his legendary marathon sets.

Fans of Markus have cheekily coined him the “unicorn slayer” referring to his signature hard-driving productions. “By ‘unicorn,’ people mean tracks with really fluffy melodies,” Markus says. “I don’t do this; I’m more into square waves and pitch bends.” You can catch the slayer Labor Day Weekend when he takes the stage at Sun City Music Festival. Buy your tickets today!

On this week’s edition of the Sun City Music Festival drop, we have a lot of reasons to celebrate. Whether it be from charting because of your production or charting for overall career success, we’d like to extend our congratulations to four of our talented lineup picks for gracing charts all over the internet. Seeing this makes us even more excited to throw down at Ascarate Park this Labor Day Weekend. Grab your tickets today to score the best deal!

Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, and Digweed picked for MusicRadar’s 25 greatest DJs in the world today

To celebrate the inaugural MusicRadar DJ Expo, the site asked their readers and music fans of the internet to nominate and vote for the greatest DJ in the world today. Cross-referencing the results of the poll with the artists’ overall sales on Beatport, they drew up a shortlist of 25 names.

#1: Armin van Buuren

Sun City Music Festival headliner and trance icon Armin van Buuren is a bit of a global phenomenon. His weekly radio show A State Of Trance is broadcast on stations in over 26 countries with listeners in an upwards of over 20 million. He’s headlines the biggest clubs and dance music festivals in the world on a seemingly daily basis.

“I’m extremely happy to win this year’s greatest DJ Poll. To me it’s very special to know that so many people take the time to go online on MusicRadar and vote. It’s truly the best feeling, to get recognition from the people I do it for: the fans! Thank you!”

#7: Tiësto

This Sun City Music Festival act and enduring winner of DJ Mag’s Top 100 poll has done it all. From record-breaking marathon sets to performing at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games to an audience of billions. Not only is he a DJ hero in real life, but he also plays one as a character in the video game with the same title. The Dutchman even has a wax statue at Madame Tussauds. Simply stated, Tiësto is a performer who has transcended musical genres and created brand.

#10: John Digweed

Almost 25 years into his career, UK house legend and Sun City act John Digweed is showing no signs of slowing down. He’ll regularly be found playing all-night sets in clubs across world, proving he still has the passion and the technical skill to stay at the forefront of house music.

On a recent Facebook status, Digweed laments, “I normally don’t pay too much attention to DJ polls but it is truly amazing to see how much support I still have after all these years. I feel so lucky to have such amazing fans. Thanks to everyone who has ever come to a show, bought a release, listened to my radio show… you make it all worthwhile.”

Stefano Noferini’s latest single “The End” climbs Beatport Top 20

Champion of house music in all its forms and Sun City talent Stefano Noferini has been in the dance music game for quite some time. In his home country of Italy, he is one of the most-respected DJs and producers, having been a pivotal force in Italy’s up and coming house music scene.

Earlier this week, Stefano finally released what critics have been calling his “biggest track of the year on the revered Spinnin’ Records. The psychedelically driven track, “The End” features a vintage sample from The Doors and a pounding beat that you can’t help but to dance to. Within days, the track is now already at #13 on Beatport’s house chart. We’re sure you’ll hear this techy banger when Stefano Noferi makes his way to this year’s Sun City Music Festival.

One of the coolest aspects of Sun City Music Festival is its many vendors all sporting various innovate designs fit for every dance music lover. One vendor you’ll definitely want to find at this year’s event is Spectified.

Want to making a glowing statement at Sun City this year? Check out Spectified’s full line of illuminating glasses. Every design comes with a three-speed inverter that flashes between fast, slow and solid. Powered by two AA batteries, the glasses are rimmed with an electroluminescent wire so it will continue to stay bright and illuminate all of your memories and experiences.

Visit Spectified’s official website and illuminate your festival season!

We love TJR’s outlook on his performances. “I want people to let loose. I want them to let out their inner freak. Be as weird as you want — I’m going to be weirder than anyone up on stage.” So if you’re ready to get a little weird, join us at Sun City Music Festival coming to El Paso this coming Labor Day Weekend. Tickets are available online and in select stores.

Born TJ Rozdilsky, TJR grew up in the state of Connecticut, before taking a move to Los Angeles in 2010, immersing himself in the benefits of America’s hot spot for dance music. Though he is deeply rooted in his acid house and techno roots since in 2008, TJR has since built quite the arsenal of remixes and original tracks. Always cooking up big room bangers, TJR has received massive support from DJ’s like Sun City’s own Tiësto and Steve Aoki to other names like Fatboy Slim, Benny Benassi, Dada Life, Calvin Harris, and Umek.

First gaining exposure as a promising new edition to the electro and fidget house circuit, TJR has a love for dirty analog bass, deep, chugging techno grooves, and quirky vocals which he layers into his signature cross-over sound. His first extended player Bass In The Face, out of Lee Mortimer’s Wearhouse Music, gained TJR some global recognition but it would be early tracks like “Booty Move,” “This World,” “Good Evening Chicago,” and “I Don’t Know Where” that would all climb high on the Beatport charts.

Watching TJR perform live is something equally special. He has a knack for embracing diversity, blending different genres together into his energetic sound. We’re sure it’s helped that he’s also competed and won many DJ battles, simply stating, “producing fulfills my creative side, but DJing is my release. I grew up listening to mixtapes from Chicago house DJs like Badboy Bill and Terry Mullan, these guys brought hip hop turntable techniques to house music and made it acceptable.”

So what can you expect at a TJR show? Expect a lot of scratching, a lot of samples and working the crossfaders, so much so that he’s constantly breaking the nobs. But he doesn’t see it happening any other way. “I want people to see there’s actually something going on behind the decks.” And that we have. You can catch TJR doing ‘something behind the decks’ when he takes the stage at Sun City Music Festival coming to El Paso August 31st and September 1st.

Connect with TJR on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and SoundCloud!

Though one of our Sun City Music Festival acts is from England and the other based out of Montréal, there are two things Adventure Club and Eats Everything have in common: they both love bass and they both had break out success in 2011.

Adventure Club

We love Québécois production duo Adventure Club‘s knack for bass music. Though the duo originally formed while as a hardcore pop-punk band, they later moved onto the sounds of dubstep, and we’re so glad they did. Tracks like their remix of Brand New’s “Daisy” put the duo on the map and gave them heavy exposure on popular music site, The Hype Machine.

Praised for their melodic song structures and most notoriously, their love of free music, the boys of Adventure Club have undoubtedly established a devoted following since their initial inception, just shy of two years. Whether they perform live, or in a mix like their recent Superheros Anonymous Volume 2, their sound floats between the avenues of electro house, dubstep, drumstep, and trap, all the while, keeping their smooth melodic Clubstep for the masses. They also manage to keep a comedic approach to it all, never taking themselves too seriously. You can catch Adventure Club when they make their way to Sun City Music Festival this coming Labor Day. Tickets are available now!

Eats Everything

Eats Everything is leading the pack of talented producers coming from England’s bass central, Bristol. Born Dan Pearce, the gent picked up DJing before he hit his teens, but by the time he was 16, he started playing at the clubs he frequented in his home town. As a producer, he began experimenting with techniques a little over a decade ago, but it wasn’t until 2009 before he could confidently say, “Yeah, I know what I’m doing.”

The world can’t get enough of Eats Everything tracks. They have an infectious bounce that keeps everyone moving on the dance floor, but still have relaxed and laid back vibes. The cool thing about Eats Everything is that he draws knowledge of the various genres and periods of dance music, ranging from early ’90s house to old-school jungle and speed garage. This is evident by his debut release, “Entrance Song” on Catz N Dogz’s Pets Recordings imprint, which was chosen by Pete Tong as one of the biggest tunes of 2011. We love how catchy his bass lines are all while maintaining his personality with tricked out synths and funny yet odd samples.

With his rise to fame in just two short years, he is sitting comfortably between the underground and mainstream realms of dance music, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s taken me a long time to get where I am,” he says. Currently, Eats Everything is working with dirtybird label boss Justin Martin on a collaborative album due out in 2014. You can wait until then to hear the British talent, or you can come join us at Sun City Music Festival and get jackin’ on the dance floor. Grab your tickets today!

The summer season is officially upon us, and you know what that means – sunny skies, laying out by the pool, great music and fun times with friends. If you love the last two as much as we do, come join us on the dance floor this coming Labor Day weekend for El Paso’s largest dance music event, Sun City Music Festival. Buy your tickets today to score the best deal!

To give you a sneak peak of what you can expect at SCMF, we’ve decided to launch a Weekly Set series on our Soundcloud profile featuring the music of all our talented roaster. This week’s theme is inspired by this time of season. So whether you’re driving to work or the coast, or enjoying the outdoors with great company, here are five tracks to soundtrack your fun in the sun starting with lighter beats and ending on a hard note.

Tiësto, Dyro – Paradise (Original Mix)

Recently featured on third edition of his popular Club Life series, Stockholm, Tiësto release “Paradise” on his own imprint Musical Freedom.

Why We Love It

“Paradise” is packed with gorgeous big room synths and a driving melody that makes you immediately want to jump up and dance. As the Tiësto camp says, “This is the best of summer wrapped up into a song.” Going to a day time pool party that goes on to the evening? This song is sure to pack a punch.

Sébastien Léger – Warped in Time (Original Mix)

In celebration of his love love for all things groovy, funky and melodic, Sébastien Léger gave away this soulful number away to all his fans.

Why We Love It

This song immediately puts you at ease. Right from the start, the atmospheric keys provide a whispy and angelic tone to the piece. When the fatty bass and drums come in, it adds a whole new jazz element to spaced-out tune. Like to watch the sun rise? Play “Warped in Time” when the sun first begins to show.

Eats Everything, Justin Martin – The Gettup (Original Mix)

Teaming up with dirtybird label boss Justin Martin, Sun City act Eats Everything released “The Gettup” earlier this month on Beatport.

Why We Love It

From the chunky bass lines, a signature to the dirtybird crew, to the tricked out effects over top of the vocals, “The Gettup” has the perfect combination of a smooth, relaxed vibe with dance floor appeal. Play this on your morning drives to start your day off right.

Destructo – Higher (Brodinski Remix)

Out on the famous Boyznoize Records, Brodinski joins Tommy Trash as remixers for Destructo’s EP Higher.

Why We Love It

The industrial sounds on this banger first grabbed our attention on Brodinski’s remix of “Higher.” We especially loved the trap breakdown in the middle as the vocals repeat, Get higher baby. Going with friends to grab a some lunch? Play this track with the windows rolled down and the bass way up to give you that jolt of energy to make it through the day. WARNING: A dance party in the car may ensue at all stop lights.

Candyland ft. Stan SB – The Secret (Original Mix)

A few months ago, Candyland were originally scheduled to play an event in Boston a few days after the unfortunate tragedies on Patriot’s Day. Though they were asked to reschedule because the promoter was directly affected by the events, the boys decided to release a brand new original with 100% of the proceeds going to The One Fund Boston.

Why We Love It

Outside of the awesome fact that the boys are donating all the proceeds from this track to One Fund Boston, it’s hazy synths, worked drums, and memorable lyrics make it a sure-fire summer anthem pick. We recommend cranking this one on for the next road trip!

The weekend. A time for friends, fun, and definitely not thinking about work. This coming Labor Day weekend will include all of that and then some, as El Paso celebrates with the largest outdoor dance music event in the city, Sun City Music Festival. Have you bought your tickets yet? Before we get down August 31st and September 1st, here are three mixes from our SCMF roaster to get you pumped for the upcoming event.

French Fries: The Boomcast #38 with French Fries and Bambounou

Every fortnight, France’s imprint ClekClekBoom hosts its very own podcast, the Boomcast, that showcases underground club music and previews exclusive material from the label. Part owner of the imprint, French Fries makes an appearance on the most recent episode.

Why We Love It

We love a good bass line, and this episode is chock full of them. Whether the bass is acting as a kick drum or the drums themselves are experimenting with their own polyrhythms, The Boomcast features back to back tracks perfect for a long drive to the beach or a booty-clapping good time. Tap into France’s club scene and enjoy.

Markus Schulz: Rabbithole Live from Space Terrace in Miami

During Miami Music Conference of this year, Markus Schulz performed an open to close set at the legendary rooftop Terrace at Club Space in Miami. He was due to finish at 6:00 AM but was told to keep on going. At 3 1/2 hours long, into the Rabbithole we go..

Why We Love It

It’s very rare that a DJ at the level of success like Markus Schulz gets to play completely off the cusp and carry a driving night vibe clear into the morning. We love this set because not only does it showcase the “unicorn slayer” doing what he does best (slaying unicorns) but it also goes into other avenues like progressive and techno. Feel the energy of the night with this long player.

Adventure Club: Superheroes Anonymous Volume 2

A few weeks ago, the boys of Adventure Club premiered volume two of their Superheroes Anonymous mix on a Mixify festival for This Song Slaps. Now the mix is available download.

Why We Love It

Adventure Club does an amazing job of creating an eclectic mix packed with various genres and bass filled anthems from beginning to end. With a tracklist that features songs from Sun City artists like Tiësto and of course the boys themselves, we’re positive this mix will get you in the mood for the upcoming Labor Day event.

Now that our lineup for the third edition of Sun City Music Festival has been announced, you can check back here for all the updates from our talented roaster. Just this past week, two of our European acts have released some mind-benders and club bangers.

Tiësto to release third volume of his “Club Life” series with Stockholm

Tiësto certainly needs no introduction. His exciting Club Life series has been one of the go-to radio shows for dance music fans to follow the newest favorites from the legend himself. Carrying radio show into a compilation series, the thrid intstallment is inspired by Stockholm.

Tiësto explains, “I moved to Stockholm in February 2009 and now spend several months there every year. The Swedes are enormously talented in fashion, music and art, which is extremely inspiring for me when I work on new tracks. There are also lots of great clubs within walking distance from the city center that makes Stockholm a very friendly place to party. This mix album perfectly encapsulates my Stockholm Club Life experience.”

Club Life Stockholm is made almost entirely out of exclusive edits and Tiësto remixes that you can’t hear anywhere else. Joining his original tracks and remixes are his personal favorite tracks and emerging talent from his Musical Freedom imprint. “On this compilation you can hear the influence of the new generation of Dutch and Swedish DJs. When I listen back to this mix and the tracks that I produced and remixed, it takes me back to special places and very fond memories of Stockholm. I feel like I became a little bit Swedish over the years and I can honestly say that Stockholm will always be in my heart.”

The digital copy of Club Life Stockholm was released June 18th and the CD will be released June 25th. Tiësto will be supporting the album all throughout 2013 with over 100 dates on the Club Life World Tour. Catch the tour and Tiësto as they make their way to the third annual Sun City Music Festival. Tickets are available online and in select stores.

Gesaffelstein releases video for “Pursuit”

A few weeks ago, French talent Gesaffelstein gave the world a brief teaser of his new single “Pursuit.” This week, the single, out on Skrillex’s OWSLA imprint, was released and given a music video which is a near great visual interpretation of the track.

Directed by Fleur and Manu, the video is definitely in tune with the dark techno infused single. The piece follows the life of a king and how he rules his kingdom through multiple stages. In the beginning, the prince alienates a princess whom he once loved in pursuit of power. Next, we find the now king using intense warfare and surveillance to control his kingdom, thereby showing the corruption of power. Of course, the video wouldn’t be complete without a cameo from the frenchman himself. We are loving the visual aid for “Pursuit” (even if we don’t completely understand it) and it’s got us wondering – how can we get an awesome gold glove?

Having recently just worked with Daft Punk and Kanye West in the studio, you can expect an album from Gesaffelstein later this year. You can also see him perform at this year’s Sun City Music Festival, buy your tickets today!