Electric Zoo 2013 #EZ005 Main stage phase 1 released

Electric Zoo, one of New York City's prestige festivals, headliners got released April 9, 2013.  From the initial names being released the festival is living up to its expectations. Names such as Above & Beyond, Dada Life, Knife Party, Tiesto, Hardwell, Madeon, Armin Van Buuren, Sebastian Ingrosso and Diplo were dropped to rock the city.

In my opinion, Electric Zoo is a festival that is different from the rest.  Although it is not as big in reference to numbers compared to Ultra Music Festival or Electric Daisy Carnival I believe that is one of its appeal and successes.  There is also something about the people and vibe of New York City that brings out the passion, peace and love to the EDM community that takes place on Randal's Island.

Have a look at the full headliners below:

Tickets and more information can be found on the Made Events website.

End of Year Round-up

Well it looks like our friend Calvin Harris will be joining us again here in Toronto.  He was here a few months ago for a sold out show at the sound academy with a great performance and will take on Uniun Nightclub for their ‘Factory Fridays’ on December 28. The Scottish born performer who’s actual name is Adam Richard Wiles is one of many talents; not only is he a solid DJ he is a singer, songwriter and record producer.  Calvin has just released a new album called ’18 months’, which is loaded with collaborated talent and club infused tracks.  They are so good I must name them: Bounce (feat. Kelis), Feel so Close, We Found Love (feat. Rihanna), We’ll Be Coming Back (feat. Example), Iron (Nicky Romero), Sweet Nothing (feat. Florence Welch), Let’s Go (fear. Ne-Yo) and Awooga.

The Hoxton has some treats lined up for this week with Madeon playing on December 27, Flosstradamus on December 28, Feliz Cartel on December 29 and Dzeko & Torres with their NYE event.

If you are in Montreal or have the means to be traveling that way, New Gas City is gearing up for Festival Lumen. I am looking over the line-up for a second time and I am happily delighted.  The 3 evening festival will see Skrillix and Alvin Risk on Dec 27, Sebastian Ingrosso, Borgore and Otto Knows on Dec 28 and Porter Robinson, Hardrock Sofa, Sander Kleinenberg and Project 46 closing out the festivities on Dec 29.  If that isn’t the event that is going to exhaust you until New Years Eve I don’t know what will.

Here is a quick run down of NYE events for consideration: 

• Afrojack, R3hab, Shermanology, Quintino, Bobby Burns, Arty, and Tommie Sunshine @ Pier 94 – New York City
• Dada Life, Deniz and Bassjackers @ Dada land Compound – New York City
• Armin van Buuren @ Pier 36 – New York City
• Deadmau5, Chris Lake, Burns, DVBBS and Sour DJ’s @ Scotiabank Convention Centre – Niagara Falls
• Autoerotique @ Liberty Grand – Toronto
• Pretty Lights @ Roseland Ballroom – New York City
• Third Party, Nic Fanciulli and Max Graham @ New Gas City - Montreal

If I had an unrestricted choice of party I believe it would be between the Dada life or Afrojack event.  Ultimately I think I would go with Dada Life based on their performance here in Toronto this year, which was a wild wild night, and I know this event will be no different!

What ever you choose to do for and up until new years have a safe and happy holiday, hug someone and party safe!