For most long time aficionados of electronic music, when you hear the acronym “EDM,” you tend to cringe. Visions of bros fist-pumping to Skrillex at Electric Daisy Carnival fill the mind and make for a tainted perception of electronic dance music. Well, before “EDM” and before the electronic dance music culture became a button-pushing game, […]

When we first pulled into the forest the conglomeration of camps sprawled under and around trees brought to mind Tohu Wa-bohu.  But, far from being a mess, this primordial condition was one of the most relieving aspects of the weekend. You could camp pretty much wherever you wanted. You could wear anything, you could be […]

It’s difficult to explain Desert Hearts without gushing or falling prey to antiquated terms of the PLUR heyday. It’s equally worrisome to give them any sort of press because this is one of LA’s best (not so) secret events. I hope it stays on the DL for at least a couple years longer, but considering […]

Next Saturday, November 29, Hot Chip and DFA Records are taking over the Avalon Hollywood with an electrifying dance party you will not want to miss. Hot Chip will perform a DJ set with support from the always entertaining 2 Bears, Juan Maclean (DJ Set), Nancy Whang and Magic Touch. From Electroclash, disco, techno, house […]

Little Boots has shared a “tasty” new electronic pop number today titled “Taste It.” The song is the first reveal from Little Boot’s forthcoming EP Business Pleasure. The English electropop blonde bombshell delivers a flirty and fun song, but manages to pull lyrics that read like a story. Produced by Com Truise, Simian Mobile Disco’s […]

EDM dance technicians, The Egg headline The Satellite on Tuesday, May 14. Their music is influenced by everything around them and inspired by artists such as Pink Floyd, Daft Punk, DFA Records, Hot Chip, and the nugaze scene. You could imagine how they sound live – electronic, rock, funk, and house with interesting visuals. They […]

Grammy-nominated house DJ, Wolfgang Gartner, headlines the Palladium on November 10. Gartner’s musical career escalated quickly through self released albums and signing with major labels such as Ultra Records and Ministry of Sound. His first full length album Weekend in America features a number of cameos, including will.i.am and Omarion, and was #2 in ITunes’ […]

German electro band Digitalism brings their neon-soaked sounds to The Music Box in Hollywood, Tuesday Dec. 13. Forming in 2006 and building a musical momentum since winning the hearts of fans and critics alike — the duo Digitlalism bring a sense of heel-clicking fun to house music so put on your dancing shoes, it’s going to be Studio […]

Designer Drugs are Michael Vincent Patrick and Theodore Nelson. Well known for their insane remixes of artists as varied as Mariah Carey and Fischerspooner, the New York duo’s debut album just dropped via Ultra Records. Their new album titled, Hardcore/Softcore, is darker than what many fans might expect but doesn’t sacrifice the rich melodic vocals […]

Check out the photos of Italian DJ, Benny Benassi, stir up some serious electronic-dance madness this past Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Music Box! Photos: Matt Fisher

Check it our all you femme fatals, think you can be the next Miss Lisa or DJ Irene, well step up to the plate. Put Da Needle On Da Record, an all female DJ contest is still accepting applications from female DJ’s 19 years of age and older. On April 12, 2008, 7pm – 11pm […]