Showtek at Identity Festival Wantagh: 5 Tracks You Need To Know
When I first had heard that Showtek and Madeon had switched places, I was upset because I had really hoped to get in Prydz, Madeon, and Arty this Identity Festival and would save Showtek for another time. Not only was I very impressed by the selection of tracks but I might have gotten a little hooked on hardstyle. People were having a great time and the crowd had tremendous energy. "Rage Valley" was played towards the end of his set, and really sealed the deal for me as it's one of my favorite tracks right now. Showtek might not be a common name in the US quite yet but I think darker, harder times are coming.
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano at Pacha: 5 tracks you need to know
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano seem to always have two things on hand during their performances: energy and dance-ready beats. Friday at Pacha was no exception. Unlike the increasingly stale sets of late, I was able to enjoy an evening of lesser-known tracks -- a given in most SJ+RM events.
Avicii at Nocturnal Wonderland Day 1: 5 tracks you need to know
Sure Avicii sat atop a giant kaleidoscopeic cube at Alice's House, but our minds are still flashing with neon glowing bunnies, electric pandas, bikini-clad girls, and lots and lots of sunglasses. But Avicii could have been sitting on top of the world for all he cared. The energy levels were off the charts as he tore through his set Friday night at Nocturnal Wonderland in San Bernadino, California.