NYE New Year’s Eve 2014 in Charlotte
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Mat Zo at Fillmore Charlotte
Alex Young
Most 16-year-olds are lucky enough to get props from their friends, parents, coaches, or teachers.
Meanwhile, Alex Young counts Diplo, Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus, 12th Planet, RL Grime, Baauer, and numerous other DJs as supporters, and he’s barely old enough to have a driver’s license. However, His blend of shimmering electro, house, and hip hop makes for an intoxicating cocktail bound to get even the savviest of electronic dance music connoisseurs moving. The dance floor is about to get “Young”.
Residing in the suburbs of Washington D.C., the emerging artist and producer began making music in 2011. Initially, he studied the art of recording, and that opened the doorway for his personal discovery of EDM. “That sparked my desire to learn even more about production,” he explains. “I also wanted to make my own style of music at that point because I realized it was possible.”
His “own music” is built in a very organic manner. He’ll bring an idea to life by initially writing on guitar or keyboard, and then he’ll synthesize it, transposing it digitally and striking a delicate balance. In the process, he’s landed on an amalgam unlike anything else out there.
“Honestly, my style is very hip hop-influenced, but I try to fuse that with electronic music,” he goes on. “I’m trying to create the perfect balance between hard-hitting and melodic songs.”
That mission is accomplished on original tracks such as “Boomerang” and “Outrage” as well as sizzling remixes for the likes of Cults. The music instantly exudes overpowering energy that’s kinetic enough to get any club on its feet. The funny thing is, this wunderkind is too young to even to attend half of those places he’s playing.
“Many people can’t believe how old I am,” he smiles. “However, that’s not what’s important. I want to make music that leaves a lasting impression and is remembered for years to come.”
That impression begins with the release of his forthcoming EP in 2013, and the world will get a chance to formally meet this impresario. His ultimate goal remains a simple one.
“I hope I can inspire kids to pick up music just like all of the artists that inspired me,” he concludes. “That’s what it’s all about. It’s an incredible cycle I’m blessed to be a part of.
Official Photos from Sound Wave Block Party Released!
On September 21st, we all met at the corner of E. Camelback and E. Indian Plaza for the block party edition of Sound Wave Music Festival. Today, we are delighted to release the official photo’s from the event!
Scroll over to our photo galleries to bring back all the memories from this year’s Sound Wave. All you social Wavers can share the photo albums with your friends and family so they can view (and probably be jealous of) the massive event for themselves. Be sure to tag yourself and everyone you know in our Facebook gallery.
Thanks to everyone who came and made Sound Wave 2013 the best yet. We’ll see you next you next year!
Sound Wave Block Party Photo Albums
Tickets to Magnetic Music Festival 2014 on sale Friday, October 11th for just $54!
Tickets to Magnetic Music Festival will be on sale Friday, October 11th at 10:00 AM ET. Returning to the Southeast on April 12, 2014, make your way to the Atlanta Motor Speedway as Disco Donnie Presents and Liquified join once again for a new festival experience. Earlybird tickets for the event start at just $54, but act fast! Limited quantities available.
Save the date. Tickets starting at $54 all-inclusive for Magnetic Music Festival will go on sale Friday, October 11th at 10:00 AM ET.
Monster 4-Pack Deal for Monster Block Party in Nashville!
In just few short weeks, Nashville’s annual event the Monster Blocky Party will be haunting the gulch on Saturday, October 26th. The Aokify America Tour featuring Steve Aoki, Borgore and Waka Flocka will be delivering the energy to our main stage for this year’s Hallow’s Eve. To celebrate the monster night we have ahead of us, we are offering a very limited amount of tickets at a reduced rate. Get the Monster Deal now through Thursday, October 10th and receive a 4-Pack of General Admission tickets for just $99!
Located at the 12th Ave Block Party Pavilion, Monster Block Party will also be taking over venues Anthem and 12th & Porter for three areas of sound. Beware of Haunted Hell Nashville‘s creepiest of monsters and ghouls who walk among you. So grab some friends and make your way to the Monster Block Party for only $99!
Don’t miss this amazing deal, buy your Monster 4-Pack Deal today!
Nervo at Maya Day and Nightclub
Halloween Night 2013
Come dressed as your favorite duo, $2500 in cash & prizes for the best duo
Something Wicked Artist Profile: ATB
More than 20 years ago, Something Wicked talent ATB began his career in Germany. Over the span of his legendary career, the trance heavyweight has toured the globe countless times, released eight studio albums (many of which are two discs and special editions) and has become a figurehead in the dance music community.
Born André Tannenberger, ATB decided to try his hand at music composition in 1992. His modest start-up equipment consisted of a computer and a small synthesizer. A local DJ let André use his recording studio to finish his first song. In the studio, ATB used the Sequential Pro One synthesizer, ultimately inspiring the title of a later project.
Dance music group Sequential One hit Germany in 1993 with their debut single “Let Me Hear You.” Following up with two other singles, André received a small financial boost and used the funds to create a mini-studio. Ironically, André learned about the art of mixing out of sheer curiosity, “My first gig in front of an audience was as a live act. I started playing as a DJ after a couple of live gigs, because I searched for a possibility to play more tracks than just the tracks I had programmed and prepared with my synthesizers.” Though the outfit gained popularity outside of their native Germany, Sequential One disbanded towards the late 90s leaving André free to create a new solo project.
The world was first introduced to the name ATB in 1998 with his debut release, “9pm (Till I Come),” included on the Movin’ Melodies album. “9pm (Till I Come)” is undeniably a quintessential track that has helped define the dance music as a whole. Topping music charts around the globe 1999, “9pm (Till I Come)” is widely regarded as the UK’s first trance #1 hit. With its distinctive pitch-bended guitar riff, the track solidified ATB’s position as a pioneer of the genre, “I started 20 years ago as a musician and I started touring the U.S. 15 years ago. EDM did not exist yet. Every year I did a tour, being on the road for four weeks in a tour bus and we did all the small cities from the East to West coast. We played small rock clubs and country clubs and we brought this music to the people.”
Since the success of his massive debut as ATB, this Wicked talent has gone on to give the world many more classic tracks like “Don’t Stop,” his remix of Olive’s 1996 hit “You’re Not Alone,” “Hold You” and “Ecstacy.” Despite his arsenal of hits, ATB isn’t one to rest on his laurels, “…when I saw that “9 PM.” entered the charts all around the globe, I was really happy to have had such a great start as a professional musician. But to work as a DJ is not just having one hit single. You have to work very hard every day to be constantly up to date with the current music, to always be able to offer the people new good tracks during your sets. There is so much creative output out there, the internet being a great factor in that.”
Currently, ATB is preparing his ninth studio album, Contact, hopefully due out later this year. “When I get back home from EDC I will be in the studio for five weeks and finish my album, hopefully. So, it’s coming out worldwide in the second half of this year. I have already finished 3 singles. It’s a double album and it’s amazing, I hope! I like it, but in the end everyone has to decide for themselves.”
ATB will make contact with Something Wicked at the Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, October 26th. Buy your tickets today to be a part of Houston’s premier Halloween event!
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Get ready all you Lifers because AWOL Sun 2013 is just shy of one week away. Taking over the world-famous Nikki Beach at ME Cabo on October 10-13th, this year’s event will have Anthony Attalla, Arty, A-Trak, Cajmere VS Green Velvet , Lee Foss, and Rony Seikaly performing on outdoor and indoor stages just a few steps from your hotel. Have you booked your room to join the celebration yet? Buy your hotel suite today!
Since we have some time before our vacation, why not share and connect with other Lifers like yourself? There are multiple social media outlets you can follow to stay-to-date with all of the updates for the anticipated event.
Show us how you’re getting ready for AWOL Sun 2013. We want to see your pictures and short videos of your outfits, the stages of packing, friends or maybe some spur-of-the-moment dancing while you’re shopping for swim gear! Use the #AWOLSun2013 hashtag for your Instagram, Twitter, and Vine App to set yourself apart from the rest. We will be resharing some of our favorites!
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