CONGRATS to @dalsey & @_alien_babe_ for winning!
Winners will be announced on December 23rd. Good luck!
It's very simple...
LED’s OMFG! NYE SD is the biggest New Years Eve event in Southern California. Featuring headlining acts Hardwell, Tiesto, Eric Prydz,Deorro, Flosstradamus, Madeon, and many more, this is one zonkey show you’re going to want to get in on.
Every notable on any lineup got their start somewhere. Sometimes that start is the opportunity to play a set in front of the right eyes and ears. And this NYE, LED is giving you the chance to play a set in “THE ZOO” at this year’s OMFG! SD.
This is more than just a DJ set. This is the opportunity to play to a hyped crowd, show off your latest tracks and mixing skills, hang backstage, and throw something awesome on your resume. Get to mixing and sharing and good luck!
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Runners Up
Honorable Mention
Top 3 Winners
- 30 minute opening (Day TBD)
- 2 AA three day passes
- 2 GA passes to their night for guests
Runners Up
- 1 GA ticket to night of their choice
Honorable Mention
- LED t-shirt
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After years of experimenting and cultivating knowledge in the vast sub-genres of EDM including Trance, House, and Techno; Alexander Odden from Norway, and Michael Parsberg hailing from Denmark have joined forces to create DJ duo force known as “Pegboard Nerds”. Known for their up-tempo, genre-bending hit tracks, Pegboard Nerds have been an international force to be reckoned with ever since their first signing with Monstercat label. A number of established names have realizes the duo’s potential early on. Krewella’s releases of the duo’s remixed tracks, along with Knife Party’s hand selection for support from the duo in tour come to mind of the early stardom that would be coming Pegboard Nerds’ way. Newly surfaced hit track “BADBOI”, which endorses a Trap style should be every indication of the duo’s creative span that ranges now from Electro House to Glitchpop and Dubstep. Already an established name in many sub-genres, fully expect only bigger and better things to come from the future of Pegboard Nerds.
To say that Cole Plante is one of the next young bright stars for the future of EDM would be an understatement. The 17 year-old producer and DJ, a native of Los Angeles, already boasts a resume most people could only dream of having. He’s already played with some of the biggest names in the league such as: Porter Robinson, Avicii, and Steve Angello. He was performing at Lollapalooza at 16 years old, the youngest DJ ever to grace the renowed music festival in Chicago. The following summer “Lie To Me” was released, and a short time later was crowned the #1 spot on the Billboard Dance Charts. Since then, Cole Plante has released another hit track “If I Fall”, with Myon & Shane 54, and has continued as producer to create in other realms outside of EDM. Cole has already collaborated with composers such as Alex Wurman, and Joe Trapanese on TV, film, and video game projects. The sky is the limit for the young producer, and we can only guess at what his seemingly unbounded potential takes him next.
A: It was our 2nd collaboration following "Lie To Me" and it's been amazing playing top clubs / festivals across the U.S. & with them covering overseas. Seeing the crowd sing our song and going off during the drops, you can't ask for anything more. Also, fans posting pics of radio stations playing our music is surreal as well! We're both concentrating on our own singles / album at the moment so hopefully our schedules allow it in the coming future!
You may know him as the fierce MC behind Prodigy, but Maxim has extended his artistic ventures yet again as he embarks on a U.S. tour to showcase his own skills behind the decks. Having recently paired up with MC Cianna Blaze and with new music in the works, we wanted to catch up with Maxim to get to know the multi-dimensional artist better.
Keep reading to find out what was on his playlists backstage at Prodigy shows, how he manages to keep a balance within his life, and what else he's working on at the moment. Don't miss him TONIGHT at Voyeur - get your $10 tickets HERE.
You've been involved with electronic music for over two decades now. What has it been like to see it progress over time? What have been some of your defining moments?
I haven't really assessed the amount of time i've been in the scene - but I still enjoy it! One of the highlights for me was performing on stage with Rage Against The Machine in Japan.
We literally went on stage with them and I was freestyling with the guys. It was great.
An overwhelming number of artists refer to Prodigy when asked about their musical influences. Did the band have any idea how widely influential they would become?
It is something that I focus on but, yes, I realise we have been a big influence on a lot of music out there. It's all good - if you can inspire people to push music forward, then I feel I have done something positive.
Your ascent into DJing began when you started playing backstage after Prodigy shows. What could we have found on your playlists back then?
I basically played hip hop, rock and funk. Everything from Public Enemy to the Clash to James Brown to the Specials.
By partnering with MC Cianna Blaze, you've broken the stereotype of performing with a male MC. How did you two meet? Do you think there's a need for more female MCs in the industry?
I wanted to do something different from the stereotypical male MC.
I met Cianna through a mutual friend, and we clicked straight away. The more I worked with her I began to realise how talented she was, so we started to write music to put into the DJ set that she can perform live. This has taken her away from the 'Hype MC' I originally intended her to be.
She is my voice when I am behind the decks, and she adds sexiness to the the show as she is an attractive girl.
Most importantly she has a good voice. One of the key things for me in being an MC is having a dope voice. Some female MC's voices are so high, that they grate on you after a while.
The industry is getting more female MCs. They are getting their props now. It's a long time overdue, but they are here now.
You've mentioned before that mental and physical fitness are important to you. How do you maintain both while juggling tour schedules, a family, and other obligations?
It's very hard, but this is my life, and this is what I enjoy doing. It's important to have balance on all levels, and to feed each part equally so no part suffers.
As far as the band goes - we all have families, so we work the touring out amongst ourselves. Over the years we have created a good touring structure.
Without mental and physical fitness I would have been burnt out years ago, but today, I feel I am at my peak of fitness mentally and physically.
Aside from music, you're also involved in visual art. What prompted you to start painting? Do you draw inspiration for your music and visual art from the same sources?
To be honest, the reason I got into art was because I needed some paintings for the wall space in my home - I wanted to buy some art and visited a few exhibitions.
When I was told the prices, I thought "I can do that!" So I went home and started painting. Then I realised I was really enjoying the freedom that art gave me - you can do anything you want, there are no boundaries.
As the years went by, I did a few commissions for friends. A friend of mine (Stuart Semple), who is a much respected artist, saw my paintings and said I should put on an exhibition. I did have doubts, but I trusted his opinion and here I am 11 years later.
You've just embarked on your U.S. tour and will be releasing music on the we Are noize (wAn) imprint. What else is in the works for you?
Yes I'm excited about being in the US on tour. I love touring and meeting people - travelling and playing music - so I'm looking forward to the next US tour already!
we Are noize is just an outlet that a couple of my friends and I have set up, that we can use to put out the music we have created.
In 2014 look out for Cianna Blaze. You will be seeing her skills soon, also.
I will also be working on my next art exhibition in the UK, and hope to bring that to the US sometime in 2014.
And we have the new Prodigy album coming out next year... I think that's enough on my plate for now, don't you?
Peace
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Ever wanted to know a little bit more about modern disco-house phenom Treasure Fingers? So did we. With an impressive resume of music that spans before the birth of Treasure Fingers, Oklahoma-born Ashley Jones has remixed artists such as Empire of the Sun and and Little Boots, released on labels like Fool's Gold and Defected, and of course, given dance floors around the globe the gift of his own originals.
We have the pleasure of hosting him this weekend for his debut at Bang Bang, so we picked his brain to get the low-down on a few things about the artist we've grown to love since his debut of "Cross the Dancefloor" back in 2008.
You grew up in Oklahoma and have since lived in Brooklyn and Atlanta. Where are you calling home at the moment?
Currently, I'm in staying in Atlanta. I moved my full studio down here last year. I really miss Brooklyn, but there's less distraction here and the airport is great to travel out of.
Like many other successful artists, you were picked up by a reputable label [Fool's Gold], which essentially helped launch your career as Treasure Fingers. How important do you think it is for up and coming producers to have backing from a big label?
I think it's great to help break a career. It's like instant validation, a whole group of people co-signing for you and promoting your music. A lot of people complain about low music sales, but I think the job of the label has transformed into marketing, promotion and even PR for the artist. It's a platform to get your music out, even if you aren't pushing huge numbers of digital downloads, you can still be highly successful. Take Fool's Gold as a direct example with the amount of free releases they put out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B8wEXB1P4
In an interview you did a few years back, you mention that you feel more well-received in Europe and Australia because they're generally more receptive to house music. Being that the deeper, nu-disco vibe has steadily been gaining popularity state-side, has this changed for you?
Yeah, it's really picked up a lot over here! I think it has a bit to do with the "EDM" sound becoming so mainstream that it caused the underground to grow as well. Whether it be backlash against the mainstream sound, or just fans growing and getting deeper in to the genres, I can't say for sure, but I've noticed a lot of new fans as of recent.
Aside from Treasure Fingers, you're 1/3 of bass project Evol Intent. Having experienced both worlds, what are some of the differences between the drum & bass and house scenes?
One has a bunch of dudes in the crowd, and the other has a bunch of girls. Just kidding, sort of. I'll probably catch some nice emails over that one. I have fun doing both and jumping between the two.
If you could work with any musician, vocalist, or producer- dead or alive- who would it be?
Roger Troutman, hands down. He's one of my biggest inspirations. Listening to his music, I still hear random synths and sounds hidden in the mix that I haven't picked up on in all these years. The talk box was what original drew me to him when I was younger, I was so amazed by that and my curiosity pushed me to buy one and really explore music production on a deeper level.
Initially, you were making hip hop when you started producing. Would you ever consider working within that realm of music now?
Definitely. I still mess with it and produce for a few Atlanta rappers, but I haven't fully pushed that side of stuff, I usually just sit on a bunch of beats until I meet someone that sounds dope to me and send a few tracks over for them. If I had more time I'd probably pursue that a lot more heavily.
On worstgig.com, you share your story about a gig in Australia where you played to five guys watching cricket in a warehouse. Sounds awfully awkward. Have you experienced any other weird gigs since?
Not that bad, but there's always a few random weird ones. Nothing really stands out compared to that aussie show, haha.
We hear that you have an affinity for Call of Duty. Any other guilty pleasures you can tell us about?
I don't play as much as I used to, but yeah there's a little group of us producer/DJ's on there that nerd out occasionally. My only other guilty pleasure is probably just weird internet findings, I like googling strange combinations of words to see if they actually exist.
You recently remixed Katy Perry. How did that come about?
Her team had requested it and put in an offer. It was a good offer and I figured I could do something cool with the song, flipping into a housier vibe, so I accepted the challenge and they accepted my remix in the end. It was fun and it's been doing damage on the dance floor. I don't have anything against pop music or people remixing pop stuff. I feel that sometimes the underground scene is a bit too serious & snobby, it's a good thing to just have fun with music.
So far this year you've remixed and collaborated with The Knocks, curated mixes for DJ Mag and Thump, and just wrapped up the summer festival circuit in the states. You've also got shows coming up on both coasts. What else is in the works for you?
I have another collaboration with the Knocks that will be coming out on Fool's Gold soon. I also finished up another collab record with Codes that will be coming out on Win Music. Unfortunately, I don't have hard release dates on either right now. I'm also working on a solo EP that's about 75% done, so expect that in a few months. I'll be mainly just working on new music and playing one-off shows throughout the winter.
Catch the funk master himself at Bang Bang this Friday. Pre-sale tickets still available - snatch yours up now for express entry after 11 PM.
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Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen, better known to some simply as Laidback Luke, has been a driving force in dance music for the better part of the last decade. Born in Manila and raised in The Netherlands, Luke has made a name for himself with his quality productions and energetic DJ sets. Having remixed the likes of dance music pioneers Green Velvet, Daft Punk, and Underworld, he has grown to become a pioneer himself. While juggling title as label boss at Mixmash, throwing notorious Super You&Me parties across the globe, and curating a weekly radio show, he also manages to fit Kung Fu into his schedule.
We caught up with Luke as his Musically Driven bus tour begins to get the skinny on the artwork behind his label, upcoming projects, and where you can find him on his days off (rare as they are). You've got two chances to watch his skills behind the decks this week as he makes his way to House of Blues and Voyeur this Thursday, for an 18+ and 21+ show, respectively.
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Comprised of Jence and Isi, German duo Digitalism formed when two Hamburg natives bonded over their mutual love of vinyl over a decade ago. While indulging fans around the globe with both live and DJ sets over the years, Digitalism has also managed to release two defining albums (Idealism & I Love You Dude), with another EP fresh off the press. The pair has remixed esteemed artists such as Depeche Mode, The Presets, and Cut Copy, released on labels such as OWSLA and Toolroom Records, and even arranged their own compilation for the famed DJ Kicks series last year.If you're due for some Digitalism action yourself, you can get down with Jence and Isi at Sound Nightclub on September 5th, and then once more at Voyeur in San Diego on September 12th. Read on to find out what role California played in their production, why they spend time in a WWII bunker, and their collaboration experience with The M Machine and Steve Duda while making Lift.
Gareth Emery: I was surprised how viral my statement went, as it was never my intention for it to be such a big thing, and neither was I trying to influence anyone else to do the same. I was just basically saying: this is bullshit and I'm out. There were a few other producers who also decided to pull down their advertising and leave the poll, and whilst I guess it's nice they felt the same way as me, I don't want it to be seen as an attack on DJ Mag, because that isn't what it was. It was just my own personal feelings.
Regarding which charity I donated to, the poll is still open on my Facebook page, so I haven't made the final decision on who gets what, but we picked five amazing charities that people could vote on, a mix of household names and smaller local initiatives: Macmillian Cancer Support, Doctors Without Borders, Ignito Project, Daughters for Life and Brainwave. I actually decided all the causes are so worthwhile, rather than give the entire donation to the winner, I will divide it based roughly on how many votes each charity received, so they all get something out of it.
GE: Great weather, a truly beautiful city with a more laid-back vibe than most big US cities, and of course the incredible crowds that show up every time I play.
LED: You’ve also been touring non-stop all over the world recently. Any plans to get back in the studio anytime soon?
GE: I've been locked pretty solidly to my laptop writing music at every free moment recently, working on my new album which should be released around the start of next year. In my opinion it's full of the best music I've ever written. So whilst I haven't released that much recently, my live sets are full of beta test versions of tracks I am working on for the album…. so listen out!
GE: It's a Springsteen lyric right? 'Tramps like us were born to run'. That's what I usually think about it… I grew up listening to the likes of Bruce Springsteen via my parents so that's what it makes me think of.
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* AGE OF ENTRY: Must be 18+ to win. If the winner of the LED Gold Pass is under 21, they get a +1 to every show they attend (since the number of 18+ shows produced by LED are significantly less than the 21+ shows)
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LED: Tramps Like Us is the first stop on your ‘Nothing Toulouse’ tour. What can fans expect from you on this upcoming tour?
LED: You played at the inaugural LED Anniversary last year, what is like to be able to come back to San Diego and play for this crowd again?
NR: I absolutely love San Diego, it is one of my favorite cities in the US. The crowd is amazing the people are so nice and I am happy to come back!
NR: It was my first time playing Coachella, I was very impressed by the festival. Thought it was really cool to see such an eclectic line up, from Blurr to the Jurassic 5. Had an amazing time one of the best gigs!
LED: You are always working with some of the best and brightest artists in the dance music community. Who is next on the list for a collaboration with you?
NR: Well I just release a track with Krewella called Legacy, i have some great tracks with David Guetta on the shelve that need finishing and for the near future I am concentrating on some original work
LED: What does the phrase ‘Tramps Like Us’ mean to you?
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Winner will be announced on Wednesday, August 7th. Good luck!
LED presents has some tickets to give away to Andrew Wyatt's DJ Set at Bang Bang next Tuesday but wants to make sure these end up in the hands of a true fan. Although Andrew Wyatt just finished up his first solo album, he has had a hand in producing tons of music alongside other artists. For a chance to win a pair of tickets to Andrew Wyatt (DJ Set) at Bang Bang:
1. LIKE the Bang Bang Facebook Page.
2. SHARE the Andrew Wyatt flier on Facebook
Winners will be announced Saturday. Good Luck! #myLifeEveryDay
Wesley Pentz, more commonly know as Diplo, really wants you to have a good time this summer. From starting the season off with a 6 HOUR ENDLESS SUMMER PLAYLIST to rolling out the latest installment of Mad Decent's annual Block Party Tour, he clearly is looking to keep the party going as long as possible. With such a great showing at least year's events, it's no wonder the Mad Decent Block Party has decided to up the ante and extended the tour and include tons of brand new stops, capping off the tour with the FIRST EVER Mad Decent Block Party in San Diego!
With more high profile artists than ever on the tour, the Mad Decent Block Party is garnering more attention than ever before. Diplo's Jamaican dance-hall circus show/musical act better known as Major Lazer headlines the San Diego stop along side the bone rattling Canadian dubstep group Zeds Dead and drum and saxophone jamming duo Big Gigantic. Other notable acts on the bill include rising female hip-hop star Sasha Go Hard, Body High label head Samo Sound Boy, and newly formed supergroup Jack U consisting of none other than Skrillex and Diplo himself. With something to accomodate the tastes of any and all music fans alike, a true sense of an actual 'Block Party' can be felt when Mad Decent comes rolling into town.
Of course there is always more than just a music that makes an awesome Block Party. Other activities include ping-pong and foosball tables, Mad Decent t-shirt making, and the always fierce Dodgeball tournament. Don't forget about the hottest food trucks in the area will be cooking up all of the best snacks for you to munch on while you rage!
With LED Presents and PUMA teaming up with Mad Decent this year, expect the finale of the Mad Decent Block Party Tour to be nothing short of the craziest block party you have ever been a part of. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased HERE.
Think you have what it takes to share the stage with TJR? LED x Earmilk x Wavo are all teaming up to give one lucky producer a shot at opening for TJR at Voyeur on July 27th! If you have been working hard in the studio and think your productions deserve to be played out in the hottest club in San Diego now is your chance to prove it!
Here's what you have to do to enter:
1. Produce an original track that displays your production skill and distinctive style.
2. Submit your original track to Earmilk's micro-site, HERE.
3. Promote and share the link to the micro-site with all your friends, family and fans - make sure to have them vote!
Contest submissions are due July 15th, the voting period will occur from July 15th to July 22nd, and a winner will be announced July 24th. The winner will be chosen on the basis of popularity and the expert opinions of our LED panel of judges.
CONTEST QUALIFICATIONS:
-Contest open to residents of the USA
-No contestants under the age of 21
-All genres within EDM are welcome for submission
-Transportation will not be provided by LED or Voyeur
