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Outside of ushering in a new year, we are equally as excited that The Day After Festival is just days away. Time is running out, so be sure to grab your tickets to the massive event to save big.

On this edition of our Day After Sound Clash, we are merging two artists who definitely have things under control. Though one is known for his dirty Dutch sound and the other for his ability to emote through any type of electronica, we’re excited to welcome Afrojack and Calvin Harris to Panama for The Day After Festival.

Afrojack

Afrojack is one of the biggest artists in the music game right now. The Dutchman made his debut in 2006 with the single “In Your Face” which scored #60 in the Dutch Top 100 and #3 in the Dutch Dance Top 30. A few years later, the budding talent started his now distinguished imprint Wall Recordings where he released a handful of his early hits like “Math” and “Drop Down (Do My Dance)” in 2008.

In 2010, Afrojack exploded with the release of “Take Over Control” with Eva Simmons. Filled with dirty synthesizers and a signature jackin’ house beat, the track was an instant worldwide club and chart hit and the record went platinum in the U.S. Success for the young artist has only continued to mount as his remixing efforts have been requested for a variety of artists including Michael Jackson, Avicii, PSY and even Donna Summer. Closing out 2013 with a bang, Afrojack’s latest efforts include a remix of Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” and a fresh original with “The Spark.”

Known for his playful use of Latin-inspired drums, high-pitched melodies, and insatiable energy, this dirty Dutch pioneer is just getting started. Get ready to for Afrojack to take over control at Figali Plaza for The Day After Festival.

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Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris was one of the most successful songwriters in the world this past year. But his massive success came from humble beginnings. The Grammy nominated Scot was first drawn to electronic music around 1999 and began to record a series of demos at home. His first two songs “Da Bongos” and “Brighter Days” came out a few years later under the moniker Stouffer. Though his follow up track “Let Me Know,” with vocalist Ayah had relative success, Harris’ debut album I Created Disco was when things started to really heat up.

Released in 2007, the album debuted at #8 on the UK Albums Chart and by the following year, it was certified gold. Audiences were immediately drawn to tracks like “Acceptable in the 80s” and “The Girls” for their synth-pop electro influences coupled with catchy lyrics and universal melodies. Over the years, Calvin Harris has amassed countless hits and has produced songs for some of the music industry’s most popular artists like Mary J. Blige, Ke$ha, and Rihanna. To add to his long list of accomplishments, Harris’ 2011 single, “Feel So Close,” was his first solo single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States – a feat many dance artists can only dream of! “It’s an emotional, almost an emo vocal,” Harris says, “I can’t remember the last time guitars were in dance music like that. Also, it’s all real instruments. Nothing’s fake there: it’s real music, real melody and actual emotion. A lot of dance music now, it’s about being in the club and popping bottles over this cheap-sounding synth that people can make so easily and get somebody else to mix. I’m not about that.”

Still buzzing from his massive remix of Fatboy Slim and Riva Starr’s “Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat,” Harris’ latest release of “Under Control” with Alesso and Hurts, proves Calvin Harris will surely have things under control when he takes the stage at Figali Plaza for The Day After Festival.

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Your vacation to Panamá City for The Day After Festival is in just a few days and what better way to learn about the Republic than to explore the many museums, historical monuments, and art exhibits located conveniently around the country’s capital. One of the best things about Panamá is that you can explore the region to the fullest extent without breaking the bank. The Day After Festival starts at 6:00 PM each day, so that gives you plenty of time to explore Panamá City during the day and then head off to Plaza Figali at night.

Here a some popular spots to check out during your stay – all entry fees are no more than $5.00 or free.

Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas

Panamá City’s Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas is operated by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. This marine museum features two small aquariums and a nature trail through a patch of dry forest containing sloths and iguanas.

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo

The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, located in Panamá City, is a privately owned museum that features the best collection of Panamanian art anywhere. You can also find a collection of works on paper by Latin American artists and the museum hosts the occasional exhibition by foreign or national artists.

Panamá Canal Murals

New York artist William B. Van Ingen depicted the story of the canal’s construction. Mounted in the rotunda of the Panamá Canal Administration Building, the paintings hold the honor of being “the largest group of murals by an American artist on display outside the United States.”

Panamá Viejo Ruins

Panamá Viejo is the remaining part of the old Panamá City and former capital of the country. Here you’ll find many buildings that tell Panamá’s history like the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, which is the best-preserved building of the ruins, Casa Alarcón, the town’s best-preserved and largest known private residence, and the Puente del Rey (Bridge of the King), which may be the oldest standing bridge in the Americas.

Parque Natural Metropolitano

The Parque Natural Metropolitano, located north of downtown Panamá City, is a tropical semideciduous forest within the city limits where you can have the pleasure of escaping city life. There are two main walking trails that join to form one long loop, a lookout that offers panoramic views of the city, and a countless variety of mammals in the park and living in the Río Curundú.

Plaza de Francia

This plaza, located at the tip of the southern point of Casco Viejo, pays tribute to the role of the French during the construction of the canal. The large stone tablets and statues are dedicated to the 22,000 workers who lost their life trying to finish the project.

The Panamá Canal

You can’t miss one of the seven wonders of the world during your visit. The Canal de Panamá is a 50-mile waterway that transports ships from sea level to 85 feet using a series of gravity-powered locks. The shortcut greatly reduced the amount of time taken for ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.