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Settle DownClosing Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012

The grand prize winner receives $1,000, remix included on an official Kimbra release, featured on Kimbra's Facebook Page and website and a signed CD. 5 honorable mentions get featured on Kimbra's Facebook Page and website and a signed CD.

Open to individuals who are 13 years of age or older who are not presently signed to any record label or publisher under any exclusive agreements. Entrants assign away and transfer any and all rights in the remixes.

To download the remix parts, register and/or login to Indaba Music and download the source files from the right of the Kimbra remix contest page after entering the opportunity with a key. A free member gets to enter 3 remix contests per year, if you want to enter more then purchasing a $5 a month Pro membership on Indaba Music allows entry to unlimited remix and music opportunities.

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As far as were concerned, Dyro is certainly a top contender for the breakthrough artist of 2012 award. The guy is pumping out track after track under several different labels and taking the EDM scene by storm. Dyro’s latest remix is probably one of his best to date. He perfectly echoes Katy Perry’s vocals into his well-developed signature sound of  full-powered climaxes and breathtaking drops. There is no set release date as of yet, but we will keep you guys updated on this massive release.

As promised, Goldenvoice has finally shed some light on the cryptic tweet sent out Friday. The 2013 installment of the Indio-based Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will again take place over two weekends – April 12-14 and April 19-21 – and advance ticket sales begin Thursday, May 17th at 10am PDT. GA tickets will sell for $349, while a VIP ticket will set you back $799. However, you won’t get hit with supplemental service charges and various fees this year. The advance sale opportunity is scheduled to run for one week but we doubt the ticket allotment will last that long — general sale will happen early next year.

This announcement debunks all rumors floating around – third or fourth weekend, fourth day, etc – with the only major variation from last year’s format being the fully-loaded ticket price. Perhaps there are more announcements in tow for Goldenvoice, so stay tuned. Head over to the Coachella website for answers to frequently asked questions regarding next year’s festival.

Miike Snow’s “Devil’s Work” earned a top spot on DA‘s ‘Top 10 Tracks of April‘ with a remix from Dirty South, and the Swedish pop band may find themselves in a similar position this month as Thomas Gold has received remix duties for their next single, “The Wave.” Miike Snow’s indie vocal once again lends itself to progressive house as the union with Thomas Gold sounds like a match made in heaven. Leaving little trace of the original, Gold’s uplifting and melodic progression takes the lead, producing an instant favorite that translates to all live audiences. Thomas Gold’s remix of “The Wave” is now available on Beatport via Axtone ahead of his compilation to be released May 28th.

Purchase: Beatport

In another sign of the EDM times, Universal Music Group is launching a new dance label called PM:AM Recordings. According to the press release, the new imprint is comprised of A&R (artist and repertoire) reps from Universal offices worldwide, and will focus on tracks that “currently dominate the airwaves of Radio 1 and festivals alike.” Universal has a bit of experience with big EDM tracks, having signed Avicii’s “Levels” and “Silhouettes,” not to mention “Calling (Lose My Mind).” It will be interesting to see how the label develops, but we’re of course happy to see the big guys investing in the best music ever.

If there’s anything we’ve learned from watching Dada Life music videos, it’s that nothing is off limits and that Olle and Stefan really like to lip sync. Dada Life’s official video for “Kick Out The Epic Motherfucker” doesn’t feature any bikini-clad women, but it does feature the duo breaking lots and lots of stuff. Most Dada Life videos are a little weird — and this one is no different — though it definitely has a different feel than a video like their more recent “Rolling Stones T-Shirt.” Click play above to see for yourselves, and let us know what you think of Dada’s latest video in the comments.

Although Govenors Island is a great venue, it doesn’t have the largest capacity around. That’s why Pacha NYC has announced their first summer concert at a completely new venue called the “Brooklyn Terminal Project,” but they still are holding back on some of the details (like, where it actually is). What we do know for sure is that Knife Party will take over the Brooklyn Terminal Project on June 3rd and that tickets go on sale Friday May 11th at 12PM. The new venue is 75,000 square feet and a three minute boat ride from South Street Seaport – and supposedly it has four times the capacity of Govenors Island. We’ll bring you more as we get it – but this summer is already looking unreal.

Tiesto releases the official music video for his Wolfgang Gartner assisted “We Own The Night,” which features the frenetic rave scene and the industry’s biggest DJs. Tiesto and Wolfgang dedicate their video to all the DJs in the world, reminding them how they truly own the night. Look out for your favorite DJ as cameos come from Alesso, Swedish House Mafia, Benny Benassi, Afrojack, Hardwell, Diplo, Sander van Doorn, Porter Robinson, Chuckie, Dada Life, Martin Solveig, Fedde Le Grand, Avicii, David Guetta, Steve Aoki, and Carl Cox. Tiesto’s fun music video pays homage to many of the world’s biggest DJs and allows viewers to relive each live experience through one montage.

Let’s face it, inventiveness is not something we see very often now that electronic dance music has gone mainstream. Most mixes are nearly indistinguishable from one another, drawing from the same pool of popular, flavor-of-the-month tracks that we have all heard thousands of times before.  A-Trak and Fool’s Gold radio are the antithesis of the plague of banality affecting mainstream EDM. For May 2012, A-Trak effortlessly mixes 23 tracks in an hour flat – many of which you’ve likely never heard – and that’s a good thing. There is a little something here for everyone – whether your poison is nu-disco, moombahton, techno or electro, this Canadian groove technician keeps things fresh and interesting.

Full tracklist after the break

1. A-Trak & Zinc – Stingray (A-Trak Intro Edit)
2. Mason – Chihuahua
3. NAPT – Tom Toms
4. The Partysquad – Go Down Low
5. Fare Soldi – Pestalozzi
6. Willy Moon – Yeah Yeah (Sinden Remix)
7. Alex Metric – Rave Weapon
8. Vato Gonzales – Blow Ya Stereo
9. LA Riots – Nuggets Adventure
10. Crookers – Bowser
11. Shadow Child – String Thing
12. Kabale Und Liebe & Lauhaus – Hiphouse
13. Zombie Disco Squad feat. Omar – Righteous Sound
14. Elax – Don’t Do It
15. Surkin – Never Let Go (A-Trak Remix)
16. Van She – Idea of Happiness (Sebastian Remix)
17. Walden – Mono World
18. Boodshy, Carli & Style Of Eye – Tank
19. Ray Foxx – Furious Foxx
20. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Tapes & Money (Dub Mix)
21. ???? – ????
22. Crackboy – The Devil Blues
23. Joe Goddard – Gabriel (Soulwax Remix)

Just discovered a new artist playing his own tracks tonight. Check him out…

Spanning over multiple genres in electronica ranging from Drum N Bass, Dubstep, Hip Hop, House, Trance, and Industrial, producer John Stancil – popErotiq – since 2005 has been shaping and developing his own unique, individual style. From skull pounding hard dance to soul meditative ambient dubstep, popErotiq leaves no stone unturned in the progression of his musical ability.

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Miike Snow’s latest hits have been remixed by Wolfgang Gartner, Thomas Gold, and most recently, Dirty South. Dragan takes his turn on “Devil’s Work,” one of Snow’s most chilling efforts, and does what he does best – blending savory melodies with club oriented progression. Although the record was previously Swedish pop, the remix is heavy hitting – the way Dirty South fans enjoy it. Having witnessed the premiere of the remix live at Pacha NYC, it is safe to say you can categorize the Australian’s remix of “Devil’s Work” with the likes of “Coming Home” and “Invisible.” The highly anticipated remix has been released off Dragan’s own Phazing Records.

Purchase: Beatport

Tiesto’s Club Life Volume 2: Miami album is officially released, and assuming you’ve read our review, you’ve probably gone ahead and downloaded a copy. We’ve got a special opportunity exclusively for DA readers, however, that should take the Club Life experience one step further. Three lucky entrants will each win a copy of the album signed by Tiesto himself, along with tee from Tiesto’s CLVB LIFE clothing line. All you need to do is enter the Punchtab giveaway below, and we’ll choose winners over the weekend and notify them by email.

Make sure to check out the review if you haven’t yet, and you can purchase the album on iTunes or Beatport.

Note: T-Shirts will be shipped when they become available, most likely in a few weeks.

Afrojack and Shermanology have released a video for their collaboration, “Can’t Stop Me.” The video follows the crew from an undisclosed location to the Afrojet straight to Las Vegas, where they do unspeakable things to XS Las Vegas. There’s footage from the studio, in addition to some additional verses from Andy, one third of Shermanology. The video cuts down the exceedingly long pause that was present in the original mix of the track, and instead puts the vocal up front and center where it deserves to be. Sure Tiesto’s remix of the track is getting all of the attention right now, but this video is definitely worth four minutes of your time — pause Club Life Miami.

Though it began as a one day festival, Hard Summer is now capitalizing on the growth of EDM and has expanded to two days. The festivities are set to go down August 3rd and 4th at LA State Historic Park in Downtown Los Angeles. The lineup is pretty impressive but many newcomers may disagree. Hard isn’t your average festival as artists range from heavy dub to indie, and it includes Skrillex, Bloc Party, Miike Snow, Bloody Beetroots, A-Trak, Magnetic Man, Zedd, and many more. If you’re looking for something a little more adventurous, tickets for the two day festival are currently $119 but they will escalate to $149 so act quickly. If you east coasters are looking for something to do August 4th and 5th, you could always go to The Veld…

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LA Riots — previously featured for their remix of “Video Games” — have just released their original production, “Lift Off.” The electro-track features an energetic riff, which gets amplified in the drop with an additionally addicting beat. If what the group wants is for us to start a riot, “Lift Off,” is certainly a great catalyst for that — especially one of the skull-rocking, head-banging persuasion. If you’re unfamiliar with the duo we suggest you check out their remix of “Paradise Poltergeist.” Let us know if you’re feeling it.

Via: Fools Gold’s Blog

Purchase: Beatport or iTunes

After a pretty successful tour last summer, we had a feeling that Identity Festival would be back, but what we didn’t expect was its announced headliner. Eric Prydz will officially be headlining the event when it kicks off on July 19th, and he will be joined by Wolfgang Gartner, Madeon, Porter Robinson, Arty, Noisia, Showtek, and “many more.” We’ll admit that the initial lineup isn’t the most impressive we’ve ever seen, but the fact that Eric Prydz AKA Pryda AKA Cirez D will be making his way to the United States for it is pretty damn incredible.

Tickets for the event are on sale right now, so head over to LiveNation for the details. Did we mention they’re only $25? We’re working on nailing down the finalized lineup but check out the dates and locations past the break.

July 19th – Cincinati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

July 20th – Pontiac, MI – Elektricity Festival Grounds

July 21st – Toronto, ON – Echo Beach

July 26th – Mansfield, MA – Comcast Center

July 27th – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

July 29th - Philadelphia, PA – Festival Pier

August 2nd – Atlanta, GA - Amphitheatre at Lakewood

August 3rd – Tampa, FL – Ampitheatre at Florida State Fairgrounds

August 4th – Miami, FL – Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park

A new documentary, featuring Dubstep artist Johnny 5 as one of the main characters in this film, is opening this week. Having seen a screening of the documentary I can say that is a great story about 4 people who are involved in various ways with the 420 culture. It’s extremely informative and has a great soundtrack! Written and Directed by Dean Shull of “Waiting” fame, this is definitely one to check out. You can go to www.90420.com to see if it’s showing in your area.

From the Press Release:
CALIFORNIA, 90420
MARIJUANA DOCUMENTARY OFFERING AN IN-DEPTH LOOK INSIDE
OAKSTERDAM UNIVERSITY, “WEED COLLEGE,” OPENS ON 4/20

Oaksterdam University Was Recently Raided by Federal Agents -

Each year, marijuana enthusiasts and activists around the country gather to celebrate 4/20 as a holiday. This year, a new documentary entitled CALIFORNIA, 90420 will be released on 4/20 in over 50 theaters nationwide, making it one the widest theatrical releases ever for a marijuana-related documentary.

90420 focuses on the rapidly open and growing marijuana trade in the State of California, which is setting precedent for the rest of the nation. The film explores the burgeoning ‘above ground’ industry through the eyes of four, 20-something characters whose real lives are caught up in the changing green landscape. This groundbreaking feature documentary is directed by Dean Shull, one of the guys that brought you the hit comedy, WAITING…

The release of CALIFORNIA 90420 could not be timelier, and not just because of the upcoming annual national celebration day of marijuana on April 20th. The film follows faculty and students at California’s Oaksterdam University, the nation’s first college to prepare students for careers in the ever changing marijuana industry and the epicenter of legalization efforts in California. Last Monday, federal agents from the DEA and IRS raided Oaksterdam University as well as the
home of Oaksterdam University Founder, Richard Lee. Although medical marijuana is legal in California, it is still prohibited under federal law, leaving Oaksterdam in a precarious legal limbo.

With Oaksterdam University now the subject of intense media scrutiny, CALIFORNIA 90420 offers viewers a unique, unfiltered perspective into what really takes place behind the doors of the school. Following last week’s raid, Richard Lee announced his intention to step down as the leader of Oaksterdam University and pass the pipe to Dale Sky Jones, the current Executive Chancellor of Oaksterdam University.

A share of proceeds from the opening weekend box office will be donated to Oaksterdam University, in order to help ensure the school’s continued survival. CALIFORNIA 90420 will open on April 20, 2012, in select cities in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

CREDITS
Written, Produced & Directed by Dean Shull
Written and Produced by Steve C. Roberts
Written and Produced by Colin Goldman
Edited by Dean Shull and Steve C. Roberts
Produced by New Coast Productions and Catchphrase Entertainment
Executive Producers Elias Kassouf and Jacob Goldblatt
Associate Producers Joe Bonica and Devin Calloway
Distributed by New Coast Productions
Poster Key Art Design by Rodney Pike

“Possibly the most honest marijuana film out there, CALIFORNIA 90420 gets right up in the business: medical patients, big-scale grows, Oaksterdam U, and the legalize movement…” – SF INDIE FEST

For more information on CALIFORNIA 90420, including a complete list of theaters showing the
film, please visit: www.90420.com.

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Knife Party announced on Twitter that they will be releasing their second EP, Rage Valley, at the end of this month.  No word yet whether it will be available for free download like 100% Modern Talking, though we sure hope that it is. If not, however, we imagine the production will be well worth its cost since Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen rarely disappoint. Aside from their Ultra performance things have been far too quiet on the Knife Party front — at least for our liking — so we’re excited for the four track EP. Keep reading for the tracklist.

1. F**k Em
2.  Centipede
3. Sleaze
4. Bonfire

2nd Knife Party EP will be out by the end of the month. Tracklist: Fuck Em, Centipede, Sleaze, Bonfire. EP is called…….RAGE VALLEY.

— Knife Party (@knifepartyinc) April 7, 2012

Via: Twitter (Knife Party)

We’ve meditated. We’ve speculated. We’ve anticipated. Now, after months of torture, we finally know the official set times for Weekend 1 of Coachella 2012.

As we expected, conflicts abound — even if you’re a die-hard EDM fan and couldn’t care less about the other talent on display. Swedish House Mafia or Amon Tobin or Datsik on Friday night? Would you rather close Saturday with Kaskade or Sub Focus? Would choose David Guetta over Flying Lotus? How about SBTRKT over Miike Snow? On Sunday, would Justice give you a better time than Nero? Will Avicii’s new live show be more memorable than Modeselektor or DJ Shadow? Gaslamp Killer or Dada Life?

Things are further complicated if you’re looking forward to some of the non-EDM acts at Coachella, including (but not limited to): The Black Keys, Explosions in the Sky, M83, The Rapture, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead, Bon Iver, Kasabian, The Shins, Buzzcocks, Kaiser Chiefs, Childish Gambino, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg (and Eminem and Warren G and Wiz Khalifa), Florence + The Machine, Gotye, and araabMUZIK.

We’re still deciding where we’ll be, and we urge you all to take your time while you choose which artists to spend your precious time with.

Let us know what you’re conflicted about, and who you’re most excited to see in the comments. We’ll see you all in two days.

via: Coachella.com

It just keeps getting better and better…More new announcements about 2012 Lineup and Schedule of events at the LIB Lucent Temple:

Lightning in a Bottle’s Lucent Temple of Consciousness offers sanctuary for the soul with Spiritualists, yogis, ecology workshops and world music inspire hearts and minds

The 7th annual Lightning in a Bottle International Music and Arts Festival presents the lineup for Lucent Temple of Consciousness, a sanctuary for all participants to enrich the soul and inspire the spirit. The 2012 schedule inside the Lucent Temple, built out of recycled and found objects by Brent ‘Shrine’ Spears, will include over 300 different experiences in yoga, workshops, speakers and exotic world music.

Inspiring speakers will share their stories and guidance throughout the four-day weekend event.

Reverend Michael Beckwith is a humanitarian, co-founder of the Association for Global Thought, an organization dedicated to planetary healing and transformation, and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center. He’s the author of Inspirations of the Heart, Forty Day Mind Fast Soul Feast, and A Manifesto of Peace. He has participated on international panels with Dr. T. Ariyarante of Sri Lanka and Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mohandas K. Gandhi. He is the originator of the Life Visioning Process and facilitates retreats, workshops and seminars around the world. Barbara Marx Hubbard is the author of Becoming a Universal Species, a visionary, social innovator, evolutionary thinker and educator, producer, narrator, co-producer and co-founder and chairperson of the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. Mirabai Devi is a spiritual teacher and healer who has led numerous humanitarian projects in Africa. More than 30 more world renowned teachers, adventures, and givers of enlightening information will participate. See http://lightninginabottle.org/speakers/ for a full lineup.

Invigorating yoga classes will help create balance and harmony to an awakened spirit.
Los Angeles-based Micheline Berry is the founder of Liquid Asana vinyasa yoga, founder of Zen Dancing® and creative director and co-founder of Red Musette and Shaman’s Dream. Ashley Turner’s vinyasa yoga integrates wisdom from the roots of Yoga Psychology,. She co-wrote Aroma Yoga®: A Guide to Using Essential Oils in Your Practice and Your Life with Tracy Griffiths and is an adjunct faculty member at Kripalu and Loyola Marymount University’s Yoga Philosophy program. Mark Whitwell’s yoga is based on the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya and his son TKV Desikachar. He is the editor and contributor to TKV Desikachar’s book The Heart of Yoga and author of Yoga of Heart: The Healing Power of Intimate Connection and Hridayasutra. Jo Tastula teaches vinyasa flow style who specializes in seasonal sequencing and breath work. She integrates her own inspirational connection to spirit and the creative sacred forces of the divine feminine. Anusara teacher Tony Guiliano and soulful singer and prana teacher Steve Gold will bring love, light and inner peace. For more than 20 more yoga and movement classes in a variety of styles and difficulty levels, visit http://lightninginabottle.org/yoga/ for a full lineup.

The Lucent Temple of Consciousness workshops will teach a variety of sustainability practices and life skills for participants to bring home and share with their community. Urban permaculture workshops will teach participants how to create an ecological, sustainable garden and human settlement. Grow your own spirulina, microalgae that are taken as a supplement or whole food. Workshops about herbal tonics will show how they can help restore, tone and invigorate the body and promote health and well-being. Amazon Myco-Renewal Project builds partnerships with local people to remediate their lands using mycelium while growing edible and medicinal mushrooms for consumption and income generation. For more than 30 more workshops with fun and educational activities, visit http://lightninginabottle.org/workshops/.

World Temple Music will be performed between classes and speakers, encompassing indigenous sounds from cultures around the world. For a complete Temple music lineup, visit http://lightninginabottle.org/temple-music/. For a complete list of speakers, yogis, workshops and world music artists, visit http://lightninginabottle.org/mind-body/.

“We’re grateful for the international community of experts coming together to teach and share their knowledge at Lightning in a Bottle,” said Dream Rockwell, producer of Lucent Temple of Consciousness. “We are at a time in history when people want more information, new answers and deeper, soulful connections. Designed by visionary artist Brent ‘Shrine’ Spears, the Temple is the perfect, idyllic space atop a hill to come try different things and see what fits.”

For more information about Lightning in a Bottle, visit http://lightninginabottle.org. To view the official 2011 Lightning in a Bottle video, visit http://vimeo.com/34799577. Tickets are available at http://lightninginabottle.org/buy-tickets/.

ABOUT
Lightning in a Bottle is a celebration of Art, Music, Performance, Sustainability, and Life. It takes place annually on May 24th-28th at the Oak Canyon Ranch in Silverado, CA. It is produced by The Do LaB who specialize in interactive environments, event production and creative lighting design. These elements collectively shape The Do LaB’s mission: creating experience as an art form while bringing communities together. Taking an organic approach to designs, The Do LaB brings imaginative visions to life with natural materials, recycled objects and sustainable resources. When producing events and festivals or building an installation for an international tour, The Do LaB is committed to the highest levels of art, production and aesthetics. Its work has been showcased at Coachella, Virgin Music Festival, GlobalGathering, Boom and many more. For more information about The Do LaB, visit http://thedolab.com/, or follow The Do LaB at http://www.facebook.com/TheDoLaB and https://twitter.com/TheDoLaB.

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