Luciano’s NYD set stuns Brooklyn crowd, sets bar high for rest of 2013
The underground world in New York was chock full of choices for New Year's Eve -- Lee Burridge and Moby, Wolf + Lamb, Soul Clap, and PillowTalk, Francois K, Pat Mahoney, or Steve Lawler and Carlo Lio (to name a few) were all in town for the big night. None of these however, garnered more of a flurry of interest and excitement than the announcement that Luciano and a trusty crew of beatmakers would be throwing a Vagabundos party on New Year's Day.
More modern swing dance music: Luciano’s live set from Exit festival is now available
If you're like us and your idea of a good time is raving to Luciano's tech house beats in an 18th century fortress, than Exit is the place for you. This two-hour mix find Luciano in an eclectic mood. We get tech house edits of "Somebody That I Used to Know" and "She Drives Me Crazy." There's even a delightfully bizarre remix of Radiohead's "Creep," which Thom Yorke hasn't played in years but Luciano still clearly enjoys.
Where My Head’s At: Kunal’s DJ Mag Top 100 picks
Even though the DJ Mag Top 100 is essentially a popularity contest, we think everyone who loves dance music should vote. It's a great way to support your favorite DJs and engage in some spirited debate with fellow dance fans. In this editorial series, our editors list their five favorite CDJ technicians, and tell you what makes them so great.