Sound Wave Block Party Artist Profile: Danny Avila
Sound Wave Block Party artist Danny Avila may be a relative newcomer to the industry, but he is certainly leading the pack of dance music’s next generation of talent. We’re not sure what it is that breathes life into his performances, but one thing’s for sure – his sets set him apart from the competition.
Though his father was and is an interior designer for many of the world’s most famous nightclubs, this young Spaniard discovered dance music all on his own. “I discovered my passion for music, especially electronic music, when I was 12 years old on my own. The fact that my father was designing clubs and hotels in Marbella helped me because his friends who owned the clubs let me into their DJ booth while DJ’s like Fedde Le Grand, Axwell, Erick Morillo and many more were performing. That’s how I had my first contact with big artists and I knew that I wanted to be one of them in the future.”
But Danny didn’t just stumble on to music or DJing, “Actually it was not something that I just decided one day. I started DJing in Marbella when I was 12 years old so it’s always been something that I’ve loved doing from a very early age. But even before I started DJing, I played the piano when I was younger, so my life has always revolved around music in one way or another.”
Danny first came to our attention in 2011 with his big-room debut smash single, “Breaking Your Fall.” Out on the revered Big Beat Records when he was just 16, the Spanish prodigy won the ‘Best Newcomer DJ’ at the prestigious Vicious Music Awards that same year and it has been nothing but a string of successes after that. “Breaking Your Fall” led to Danny being highlighted by music industry bible, Billboard in their “21 Under 21: Ones to Watch 2012” list, as well as MTV and Dancing Astronaut’s respective ‘Ones To Watch’ lists, showing his ability to be loved by both the mainstream and underground audiences.
Now at the age of 18, Danny has a long list of accolades that far exceeds his years. He is the youngest artist to hold a residency in Las Vegas since the city’s founding, as well as being the youngest prime-time DJ on SiriusXM with his show, Ready to Jump – an opportunity that Danny is still excited about. “I played in Ibiza with Tiësto last summer, and the SiriusXM guys were there, and they saw me playing and liked my stuff. So we came out with the idea for some energetic stuff like ‘Get Ready to Jump’ and Jump More, and we did one show in the first week, and everyone loved it. For me it’s a plus, because everyone is doing these radio shows on SiriusXM, but it’s great, I love it. And honestly, it takes me so many hours and so much time to look for the new music. I’m always wanting new mash ups, especially for the radio show. It’s great because it gives people another way to know about my music.”
Having played on the main stage of some of the most notable festivals all before his 18th birthday, Danny has rapidly become one of the industry’s heavyweights. Known for his innate track selections, every Danny Avila set is exploding with energy. So to answer your question, Danny, yes. We are ready to jump. Come jump with us when Danny Avila takes the stage at the Sound Wave Block Party Festival on September 21st. Buy your tickets today!
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Official Photos from Isla Del Sol Fest 2013 Now Available!
For two days this past Labor Day Weekend, we all met at Clayton’s Beach Resort for the return of South Padre Island’s Isla Del Sol Fest. Today, we are delighted to announce that the official photo’s from the event have been released!
Click over to our photo galleries to bring back all the memories from this year’s Isla. Are you social? Share the photo albums with your friends so they can see (and be jealous of) the tropical getaway for themselves. Be sure to tag yourself and everyone you know in our Facebook galleries.
Thanks to everyone who came and made Isla Del Sol Fest 2013 the best yet. We’ll see you next you next year!
Isla Del Sol Fest Photo Albums
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Get ready all you ghouls and goblins cause Something Wicked is just shy of a month away. Haunting the Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, October 26th, this year’s event will have Tiësto headlining our main stage plus many more yet to be announced. Have you secured your spot to the celebration yet? Buy your tickets today!
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Sound Wave Block Party Welcomes Sushi Roku as Official Artist Food Sponsor
In four days, we will meet in the streets of Scottsdale for the return of Sound Wave Block Party. Since we’ll be dancing all day September 21st to artists like Tiësto, Porter Robinson, Danny Avila and Amtrac, chances are we’re gonna work up quite an appetite – dancers cannot live on groove alone. With that in mind, we are thrilled to announce that Sushi Roku will be an official artist food sponsor at this year’s event!
Sushi Roku blends traditional Japanese cuisine with a chic, swanky vibe perfect to keep the night going. Open before, during and after Sound Wave, you can grab a freshly prepared hand roll from Roku’s Yatai cart on the grounds of Sound Wave, or step away from the amazing music to dine inside. Incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America and Europe into edible works of art, Sushi Roku will be the go-to place to dine for artists and guests at Sound Wave this year.
Be sure to stop by Sushi Roku during Sound Wave 2013!
AWOL Sun Sound Clash: Arty, Lee Foss
We’re serving up some vibes on this edition of our AWOL Sun sound clash. Representing Russia and Chicago, we’re putting two of our talented acts under the microscope. Though one creates some emotive masterpieces and the other, his own ní®che in every aspect of house, we’re looking forward to some great sets on the shores of Cabo San Lucas when Arty and Lee Foss take to the stage October 10-13th — no matter how different those two sounds may be.
Arty
At the bright young age of 23, Arty has already been viewed as the future of dance music by both media and artists alike. Gaining a devoted following with his original productions, Arty has masterfully blended elements of house and trance to create a sound that can be well-received by all. His music often gets lumped into three genres: trance, progressive house, and electro house. Arty’s passion is in progressive house because it “makes people dance.”
Arty first came to our attention in 2009 when tracks like “Get On,” “Gentle Touch,” and “Logic Symphony” were early successes. The young Russian was almost immediately scooped up by Anjunabeats after those releases and it has been great partnership ever since. In 2011, tracks like “Zara,” “Kate” and “Around The World” were played by everyone from Above & Beyond and Tiësto to Swedish House Mafia and Chuckie. Arty’s remix of Ferry Corsten’s “Punk” was also one of the most popular dance tracks in that same year.
Loved for his ability to create emotive masterpieces throughout the course of his four-year career, we’re thrilled to have Arty join us for AWOL Sun 2013. There are only a limited number of rooms left, so book yours today to be a part of the fun in Cabo San Lucas on October 10-13th.
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Lee Foss
Lee Foss is one of the most exciting artists in today’s house music scene right now. Born in Chicago, Lee found his home in the clubs and raves of the late 90’s – a formidable experience that ignited his interest in disco and house music. In 2001, Lee met Jamie Jones in Ibiza, and that friendship would turn into their highly acclaimed imprint, Hot Creations, which is arguably one of the world’s most innovative house labels.
Whether it’s been his knowledgeable approach to DJing or his pioneering take on nu-school house and synth-laden techno, Lee is a globally recognized artist. His unique sound blossoms from a lifelong love of the early days of house, 90s hip hop, 80s electro and Detroit techno. That love is backed by a string of successful releases (on a variety of labels) like The Edge and Starfruit EPs. Tracks like “Equilibrium,” “U Got Me” have each h been awarded “Tune of the Month” in editions of Mixmag at various points. Recently joining house legend MK and vocalist Anabel Englund to form the outfit Pleasure State, the trio’s debut EP Electricity had Pete Tong announcing the title track as his “Essential New Tune” earlier this year.
Currently celebrating the brand new release of Hot Natured’s debut long player Different Sides Of The Sun, Lee Foss is quite a wanted man. Dividing his time between homes in Los Angeles and London, we’re excited he’s set to join us on vacation to Cabo San Lucas for AWOL Sun 2013 on October 10-13th. We have no doubt that we will truly see different sides of the sun when Lee Foss takes the decks. Space is running out, so book your room today!
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Featured Updates
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- Women of the Disco: Part 15
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- Women of the Disco: Part 14
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- Women of the Disco: Part 13
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- Women of the Disco: Part 12
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- Women of The Disco: Part 11
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- Women of The Disco: Part 10
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- Announcing Disco U!
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- New Scholarship at Blair School of Music Honors Music Promoter Leon Jackson
- A new scholarship fund has been established at the Blair School of Music in honor of Leon Jackson, the late music and event promoter who introduced a generation of Nashvillians to electronic dance music.
- Disco Donnie Presents Honors First Responders, Veterans, and Gold-Star Families with $1,000,000 Ticket Donation
- Disco Donnie Presents Honors First Responders, Veterans, and Gold-Star Families with $1,000,000 Ticket Donation.
