Winter Fantasy duo Adventure Club have been rapidly ascending the dance music scene since they first got together in 2011. Hailing from Montréal, the duo of Leighton James and Christian Srigley formed while attending high school as a hardcore pop-punk band, but later decided to move onto the sounds of bass. Christian reflects, “Yeah, I [was] the one who was producing our band. We had a little studio and yeah, I probably was drunk the first time [I experimented with dubstep]. I had a field day just making dubstep and it was all just for fun — it ended up being a hobby until it started getting more attention than anything else we’d done previously.” The first song to put the duo on the map was their remix of Brand New’s song “Daisy” which increased their following exponentially after it was uploaded to the music aggregator site Hype Machine.

The duo developed a signature style that merged high-pitched female vocals with heavy drops to create their initial sound. Leighton remembers, “We were big into the hardcore scene and our friends showed us this remix album they had and Tech 1 did a remix of ‘Sleep with One Eye Open’ and it blended electronic and hardcore music together. We loved it so we started messing around with those kind of sounds.”

With a studio session early after their initial debut, the boys released a handful of tracks, catapulting them to fame. Remixes like “Crave You” or “Youth” by Foxes showcase Adventure Club’s characteristic blend of syncopated rhythms, emotional melodies coupled with emotive vocals, and smooth bass aligning each track. With their appreciation for sound dynamics and an ear for the perfect vocal, these two have not disappointed with their seamless work. Some of their signature sound can also be attributed to the software Cakewalk SONAR that they use to produce their music. Leighton says, “We kind of got tired of the wompy dubstep, and once we saw the melodic dubstep was working and people were being responsive to it, we just went with it.”

Currently buzzing from their release “Gold” and latest EP Calling All Heroes, come get your dose of adventure this Monday, December 30th as Adventure Club makes their way to the Rio Grande Valley for Winter Fantasy in Hidalgo, TX at the State Farm Arena. There’s still time to buy your tickets online!

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The weekend is here! Pass out the cold drinks among friends and whatever you do, don’t think about work or school. Monday, December 30th will definitely hold the same M.O., as Hidalgo’s premier holiday event, Winter Fantasy featuring deadmau5 (unhooked) returns to the Rio Grande Valley area at the State Farm Arena (outdoors).

Though we won’t get down at Winter Fantasy for another few weeks, that doesn’t mean our weekends will remain idle. As we blaze through November and December, we’ll be bringing you three mixes every week from an artist on our roster to help get you pumped for the upcoming event.

This week’s weekend warrior is our eclectic talent Nom De Strip. Currently touring with Mat Zo on the Damage Control World tour, Nom de Strip is known for his vivacious house sets ranging in the grittiest of electro to the trippiest of techno and everything in between. These three sets will give you an idea of the frenzy Nom brings to his sets.

Tickets are flying off the shelves so be sure to grab yours before it’s too late.

BBC Radio One: Diplo and Friends Mix

This past September 15th, Chris Lake’s imprint Rising Music took over the Diplo and Friends show with a special group of mixes. Chris Lake and TJR provided their talents and Nom De Strip knocked out one hour-long mix for the episode. We love that Nom put his stamp on every track on this playlist. Our bet is that his performances for Winter Fantasy will be the same.

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Live at Control for Control Radio Episode 036

Control Radio is hosted and produced each week on Evolution and iHeartRadio by residents DJ Sam Hiller and Control founder Ryan Jasoe. A few weeks ago, Nom De Strip performed at the popular Los Angeles club Control. Thankfully, the record button was on because this particular mix is on fire. We nearly lost is when the mashup of Nom’s “Techno Saturday” and Breach’s “Jack” came on

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February 2012 Studio Mix

This studio mix features some of Nom De Strip’s favorite producers in the year 2012. From TJR’s populare track “Funky Vodka” to a banging edit of Tommy Trash’s “Monkey See Monkey Do,” this mix hits all the right notes.

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Disco Donnie Presents, Global Groove and Sugar Society are excited to invite you to the third annual Winter Fantasy, poised to bring in a record-breaking amount of dance music fans to the Rio Grande Valley area this Monday, December 30th.

Since the city of Hidalgo is perfectly located to bring people from all over Texas and Mexico, you’ll probably want to have a place to rest those tired legs both before and after the Wintery outdoor event. Luckily, there are plenty of hotels located near the State Farm Arena so be sure to book your room before it’s too late!

When you book with partnered hotels for Winter Fantasy, mention “winter fantasy” when booking for a discount on your room along with a free shuttle service that leaves from the Hampton Inn Mission starting at 4:00 PM.

Tickets are still available, but selling fast! Be sure to grab yours before its too late.

Venue: State Farm Arena (Outdoors)

• Address: 2600 N 10th St, Hidalgo, TX 78557
• Phone: 956-843-6688
• Website: http://statefarmarena.com/

Comfort Suites: McAllen

• Distance: 5 miles / 8 minutes
• Address: 800 W Expy 83, McAllen, TX 78501
• Phone: 956-213-0333
• Website: http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-mcallen-texas-TX598

Comfort Inn: Mission

• Distance: 9 miles / 15 minutes
• Address: 203 S Shary Rd, Palmview, TX 78572
• Phone: 956-583-0333
• Website: http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-mission-texas-TX472

Hampton Inn And Suites: Mission

• Distance: 9.2 miles / 16 minutes
• Address: 2505 Victoria Drive, Mission, TX 78572
• Phone: 956-682-0333
• Website: http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/hampton-inn-and-suites-mission-MFEMSHX/index.html
• Free shuttle service provided to and from venue starting at 4:00 PM!

La Quinta Inn: Mission

• Distance: 10.3 miles / 16 minutes
• Address: 805 Travis, Mission, TX 78572
• Phone: 956-581-7772
• Website: http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?propId=416

Hampton Inn And Suites: Pharr

• Distance: 10.6 miles / 15 minutes
• Address: 300 W Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX 78577
• Phone: 956-781-1116
• Website: http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/hampton-inn-and-suites-pharr-MFEPRHX/index.html

A little over a month away, the third annual Winter Fantasy featuring deadmau5‘s “Unhooked” set is poised to draw in a record-breaking amount of dance music fans to the Rio Grande Valley area. Perfectly located to bring people from all over Texas and Mexico, get ready to pump some energy into your holiday season with Adventure Club, Showtek, Le Castle Vania and Nom De Strip outdoors at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, TX this Monday, December 30th.

Procrastinators be warned. Tickets are selling fast and there are only a limited number that still remain. So if you’re planning on attending this Winter experience and haven’t bought your tickets yet, you might want to soon. Next Monday, the 18th, there will be a price increase for the event at Midnight. Limited VIP passes are available and include a full service cash bar with ID, collectors lanyard, a separate entrance for expedited entry, VIP bathrooms, an exclusive area by the side of the main stage as well as access to the VIP lounges. Grab your tickets today to score the best price and secure your spot to the celebration before the price increase. We’ll see you there!

Act now before prices go up on Monday at Midnight, buy your tickets now!

Join Disco Donnie Presents, Global Groove Events and Sugar Society and get lost in a winter wonderland by going VIP at the third annual Winter Fantasy. Happening outdoors at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, TX on Monday, December 30th, for the first time in the event’s history, we will be providing a full cash-only bar in the VIP area. In addition to all the great additions you receive with general admission tickets, VIP ticket holders also get a include a premium variety of amenities and surroundings to make your Winter Fantasy special, including:

• A separate VIP entrance for rapid entry.
• Exclusive Santa’s Winter Fantasy VIP area.
• Souvenir Winter Fantasy lanyard.
• Full cash-only bar amenities, including liquor.
• Separate restroom facilities.

Your Winter Fantasy VIP experience awaits! Buy your VIP tickets now!

Tickets have been flying off the shelves for Winter Fantasy ever since they went on sale just a few weeks ago. With ground-breaking artist deadmau5 (unhooked) headlining the evening with his popular, yet rarely performed “Unhooked Set,” thousands upon thousands of fans from all over Texas and Mexico will be making their way to the third annual event.

Joining the pioneering mau5 will be Adventure Club, Showtek, Le Castle Vania and Nom De Strip for a night of unbeatable energy. Get ready to get a little unhinged this holiday season with Disco Donnie Presents, Global Groove Events and Sugar Society and join us outdoors at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, TX this Monday, December 30th.

For your safety, capacity for this winter wonderland is very limited and prices will only increase as the months of November and December continue on. Don’t miss out on the event that all of your friends will be talking about. Be sure to grab your tickets early to secure your spot on the dance floor and save big.

Those who already live in the RGV area can take advantage of not having to pay for online service fees on tickets by visiting the State Farm Arena box office, Hermes Music Stores, located in both McAllen and Brownsville, or, one of 60 official Winter Fantasy street team members ready to meet with you.

With multiple ways to grab passes for Winter Fantasy, there’s no reason to miss out on this event!

The third annual Winter Fantasy is poised to bring renowned talent like deadmau5, Adventure Club, Showtek, Le Castle Vania and Nom de Strip to the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, TX on Monday, December 30th. With several weeks remaining until the gates open for the anticipated event, we have plenty of time to stay up-to-date with our talented lineup.

For Winter Fantasy’s first Drop, we’ve got the brothers Showtek taking the UK charts by storm and electro maven Nom de Strip is gearing up to do some damage control across North America.

Showtek enters the UK Top 40 Chart at #5

Though Dutch brothers Showtek have since ventured away from their original hardstyle roots, the boys are still mesmerizing fans with their impressive ability to blend all types of genres into a unique listening experience. Their track “Booyah,” released on Spinnin Records on August 19th, is the perfect example of this, sporting a reggae-infused big room track.

Moving from the standard four-to-the-floor to a half-time beat intro, “Booyah” has some massive stab synths that are later joined by the vocals of We Are Loud! and Sonny Wilson. After your ears become adjusted to the big room feel, the track then leaps to drum and bass, incorporating some fast-paced snares and hi-hats to the mix. Resonating that old school rave energy, this track is festival ready and has been powering through the boys’ sets all summer.

Still high off the success from its initial release, “Booyah” has just entered the UK’s Top 40 chart at #5. Sandwiched between artists like Katy Perry, OneRepublic and Lorde, we’re excited to see Showtek’s name listed with some of the world’s hottest acts right now.

Currently traipsing across Europe on tour, we hope to hear “Booyah” when Showtek make their way to Hidalgo for Winter Fantasy on Monday, December 30th.

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Nom De Strip joins Mat Zo on Damage Control Tour

L.A. based artist Nom De Strip has had an amazing year – and it’s not even over yet! Having been signed to Chris Lake’s imprint Rising Music at the beginning of 2013, the Scotland native has put out a stellar amount originals, remixes and collaborations with tracks like “Nippleodeon,” “Devil’s BBQ” and “Techno Saturday.” Getting ready to release “Minerals” with Congorock later this month, Nom De Strip has just been added to Mat Zo’s Damage Control bus tour.

In celebration of his anticipated debut artist album Damage Control out November 5th, British DJ and Producer Mat Zo will be joined by an all-star support line-up with Norin & Rad, Treasure Fingers, Nom De Strip and Matt Lange for the upcoming tour. Mat says, “I wanted acts that could deliver variety but with their own unique styles. Each of the acts that will be joining me is known for individuality and doing things on their own terms rather than just following the status quo.”

Causing damage across North America this fall, we’re excited to welcome Nom De Strip to the third annual Winter Fantasy at the State Farm Arena this forthcoming Monday, December 30th.

Winter Fantasy tickets are available online, buy your tickets today!

The countdown has begun for the third annual Winter Fantasy taking over the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, TX on Monday, December 30th. Since we are all going to share the same memories together as deadmau5, Adventure Club, Showtek, Le Castle Vania and Nom de Strip all soundtrack the weekend, we thought; why not share and connect with your friends before the show? There are multiple social media outlets you can follow to meet other Fantasy-goers like yourself, as well as stay-to-date with all of the updates for the anticipated holiday event.

So show Disco Donnie Presents, Global Groove Events and Sugar Society how excited you are for Winter Fantasy. We want to see your pictures or short videos with friends, those going to the show with you, or maybe a show leading up to the event! Use the #WinterFantasy hashtag for your Instagram, Twitter, and Vine App to set yourself apart from the rest.

Remember, tickets are now on sale, so grab yours today.

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Disco Donnie Presents, Global Groove Events and Sugar Society are excited to team up for the third annual Winter Fantasy at the State Farm Arena (Outdoors) in Hidalgo, TX on Monday, December 30th.

Get lost in a snowy wonderland as world renowned talent soundtracks your wintery night. Headlining the event will be ground-breaking artist deadmau5, performing his critically-acclaimed “unhooked set.” We are excited to announce that Clubstep pioneers Adventure Club, brothers Showtek, electro king Le Castle Vania, and the ever-eclectic Nom de Strip will be joining the lineup for the 2013 edition.

Make a list and check it twice – tickets go on sale this Saturday, October 26th at 10:00 AM CT at the official Winter Fantasy website and the State Farm Arena Box Office. Be sure to follow Winter Fantasy on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates and giveaways!

Disco Donnie Presents, Global Groove Events and Sugar Society are excited to announce the third annual Winter Fantasy. Get lost in a snowy wonderland as ground-breaking dance music superstar deadmau5 will be performing his critically-acclaimed “unhooked set” at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, TX on Monday, December 30th. Make a list and check it twice – tickets for the holiday event go on sale on Saturday, October 26th at the official Winter Fantasy website and the State Farm Arena Box Office.

Though Canada native deadmau5 didn’t set out to become a ground-breaking musician, his productions have definitely changed dance music culture as we know it. Just last year, he gave a monumental performance at the 54th Grammy Awards as part of the prestigious ceremony’s first-ever celebration of electronic music. He is also the first electronic artist in history to grace the cover of Rolling Stone.

Deadmau5′ Unhooked show is what Joel Zimmerman calls his freestyle sets. They’ve been known to feature a full-length mix of some of his favorite songs, originals and bootlegs that you will never ever hear anywhere else. Taking his live show to the next level, the mau5 sounds and samples he uses during his performance are composed of on-the-fly by triggered loops found within his arsenal.

Get ready for the most unhooked gift you’ll be given this year. Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 26th!