Blog

Whether you want to have your spirits lifted by soft, sweeping trance strings, or you just want to get down and grimey to some dirty bass, Sunset Music Festival‘s lineup has got you covered. In this edition our sound mashup, we will dive into the sounds of trance legend Ferry Corsten, who just wants to rock your body rock and new bass-heavy kids on the block, Krewella, who just want to make you wet, one song at a time.

Ferry Corsten

Washing cars and selling mixtapes to save up for his first keyboard would eventually pay off for Dutch producer Ferry Corsten at 16 when he saw his first production release. Although Ferry’s music career would pick up by 1989, it wouldn’t be until 1999 that he would see his big break under the moniker System F with one of the most-classic, beloved dance tracks of all time, “Out of the Blue.”

In the same year, Ferry teamed up with fellow Dutchman Tiësto for the outfit, Gouryella. Only together for one year, the boys eventually parted ways to pursue solo projects. The year 2003 would finally see Ferry have his first release under the name Ferry Corsten with the album Right of Way, which featured hit singles “Rock Your Body Rock” and the more famously, “Punk.”

Ferry has been in the top 25 of DJ Mag’s Top 100 since 2001 and in that time, has established a label in Flashover Recordings, procured a radio show that is broadcast around the world with Corsten’s Countdown, and gained the title of dance music artist with the highest amount of singles to have gone gold in the United Kingdom. We can’t wait for the talented and decorated Ferry Corsten to join our newly annouced Isis stage for Sunset Music Festival. Buy your tickets to witness some new world punx today!

Krewella

Krewella is undeniably one of the hottest acts out right now. From their humble beginnings at underground raves in Chicago warehouses, the self-made trio, consisting of sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf and producer Kris “Rain Man” Trindl first burst onto the scene in 2011. Though the demand for their unique blend of electro house, dubstep, and captivating lyrics was high, it would skyrocket after they self-released their critically acclaimed Play Hard EP in the summer of 2012. The EP hit #1 on the Beatport charts and the single, “Alive” went to #1 on Billboard’s Dance Radio Airplay.

It hasn’t even been a year since the success of that EP but Krewella has gone on to headline and sell out shows and festivals around the globe. Having just recently been awarded the IDMA for “Best Breakthrough Artist,” we agree with Billboard who stated “Krewella will be huge this year.” With the group in the studio working hard on their debut long player due out on Columbia Records this summer, we sure hope Krewella performs some of their new tracks when they make us feel so alive at Sunset Music Festival. Buy your tickets to secure your spot as a member of the Krewlife!

Volunteering is a great opportunity to get involved and help the festival community. Volunteers receive access to the festival, learn about operations at a major festival event and meet others with similar interests. If you’ve always wanted to get involved, volunteer or help out, but didn’t know how, now is your chance.

Volunteers won’t need a ticket, but you’ll be asked to complete specific shift hours in order to get access to the show as a festival attendee. If you’re interested in applying to be a volunteer, please email volunteers@smftampa.com with your full name, email address, phone number, date of birth (to confirm that you are at least 18 years old) and attach your résumé. Once we have your application for consideration, we’ll contact you with more details.

If you didn’t already know by looking at it, our lineup for Sunset Music Festival is chock full of innovative and eclectic talent from around the world. Recently, two of our artists have been making waves both on and off the decks.

Danny Avila becomes youngest DJ to hold Las Vegas residency

Danny Avila has been in a dizzying whirlwind of success in the past few months. Having headlined some of the biggest venues and festivals in 2013 like Pacha NYC, LIV, Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, and the Ultimate Music Experience, the Spanish import has destroyed all preconceptions about age and raised the bar once again by announcing that he has been named as a resident for Hakkasan Las Vegas opening at MGM Grand this month. This makes him the youngest ever person to hold a residency in the entire history of the city of Las Vegas.

Neil Moffit, head of the group overseeing the club’s launch, says it is Avila’s “captivating drive” and “youthful spirit” that “breathes life into his performances.” Fans of Danny Avila on the East coast can experience the youngster in action when he takes the stage at Sunset Music Festival in just a few short weeks. Tickets are now available, buy your tickets today!

Carnage dives into electro house with latest release “Signal”

On his Facebook page, Carnage reflects just nine months ago, he was stunned he had a show, let alone, one people would pay to see. Though his first releases were hits in the trap genre, Carnage has recently been stepping out of his comfort zone and delving into the electro house circuit. His newest single, “Signal,” out a few days ago on Spinnin’ Records, takes on big room “festival house” sound and after the second breakdown, releases that trap style that he’s known for.

Outside of “Signal,” Carnage has some other projects in the works that include more electro house, drum and bass heavy songs, and not to mention a little something brewing with the ladies of other Sunset talent, Krewella. Maybe we will get a preview when Carnage (or Krewella) gets on the decks for his set at Sunset Music Festival? There’s only one way to find out. Tickets are now available, buy your Sunset tickets today!