All Gone Pete Tong TomorrowWorld stage will let its stars shine
Always a master of dance floor and radio show curation, Radio 1's self-proclaimed "pied piper of dance" Pete Tong will be hosting his very own "All Gone Pete Tong" arena on Saturday, September 28th of the inaugural TomorrowWorld. More than many other stages, Tong's lineup includes quality artists from a variety of genres and levels of exposure. When you visit the All Gone Pete Tong stage next Saturday, just remember that each of these artists have been hand-picked and championed by arguably the greatest ear in the last twenty years of dance music.
Preview Claude VonStroke’s ‘Urban Animal’ before its September 24th release
Urban Animal is Claude VonStroke's third original album and release number 100 for his own dirtybird Records and before its release later this month, the jolly giant is giving fans a sneak preview of all ten productions. "The Clapping Track" and "Can't Wait" are already out on Beatport, and you can also grab "Dood" as a free download. With some of the tracks steeped in traditional dirtybird bass and others drawing from worldly influences (both inside and outside of the electronic music realm), CVS's newest effort is going to be worth your ears both now and when you can grab the album in full.
Dancing Astronaut’s Most Anticipated Electronic Albums of Fall 2013
As many as 14 full-length albums will hit the digital shelves over the next two months, running the gamut from veterans Kaskade, The Bloody Beetroots and Claude VonStroke to newcomers Krewella and Angger Dimas. This fall's unprecedented streak of electronic album releases coalesced with EDM's advancing digital sales should kindle mainstream headway, the right way. Just ask Disclosure what happens when a fire starts to burn... Here are the most anticipated albums of fall 2013.
Electric Zoo ’13 Artist Spotlight: Justin Martin and Eats Everything
The Dirtybird crew has come a long way since they've hatched. The San Francisco-based label, with Claude VonStroke at the helm, has created a fan base of devotees others can only yearn for. This year the clan took up a residency in Ibiza, taking their marquee brand to global pastures. With acts like Justin Martin and Eats Everything as focal points, their brand of spunky house music continues to forget ahead. At this year's Electric Zoo Festival, the three will unite at the Sunday School Grove, with a solo set from VonStroke and an exciting back-to-back session from Justin Martin and Eats Everything.
Electric Zoo ’13 Artist Spotlight: Claude VonStroke
Since the first Electric Zoo in 2009, Claude VonStroke has maintained quite the presence at the festival -- snagging a booking in three of its five runs. His bouncy brand of booty house has captured revelers for years, but he now has the potential to act as a catalyst for the successful entrance of mainstream EDM aficionados into the soulful world of the underground. In previous years, Sunday School hasn't had much appeal outside of its established audience but, as EDM has gained traction, its also brought increased visibility to the underground.