Hardwell blitzes the Essential Mix with 2 hours of big room bootlegs, exclusives, and more
Hardwell once again stopped by the BBC Radio 1 Studios to get behind the decks of Pete Tong's Radio 1 broadcast. Recently voted the 6th Best DJ in the World by the infamous DJ Mag poll, this Holland-based producer has been putting out electro/big room hybrids since he first got his start in 2007. In the last 2 years, with tracks like "Spaceman" and collaborations with Tiesto and Nicky Romero, Hardwell has seen a meteoric rise to superstardom, one that was fueled by his bootleg-heavy sets and the type of indescribable style that he himself-proclaims as "Hardwell music." On his second essential mix, Hardwell showcases is prowess for dismantling and reassembling familiar tracks with surprisingly unique results. Countless bootlegs and mash-ups, like his combination of REM's "Losing My Religion" with "Three Triangles," make up the foundation of the mix. Featuring cuts from his own Revealed Recordings artists and his upcoming track "Apollo," Hardwell's Essential Mix is big room at it's best. If there was any doubt that his placement at #6 was ill-deserved, this essential mix should squelch any non-believers.
Updated: Tickets for Insomniac’s 2nd annual White Wonderland now on sale
Insomniac's White Wonderland New Year's Eve celebration will return for its second year at the Anaheim Convention Center on December 31st. The EDC promoter has cut the event down from two to only one night this year, but the theme and location will remain the same. No word of a line-up yet, but last year brought big names like Paul van Dyk, Kaskade (although weather prevented him from actually performing), Dada Life, Steve Angello, Benny Benassi, AN21 & Max Vangeli, and Thomas Gold. Tickets are now on sale for both general admission -- $89 -- and VIP -- $175. Click past the break to get your tickets now. White attire is mandatory and the event is 21+.
Hardwell vs. Collin McLoughlin – Call Me A Spaceman (Unplugged Version)
Hardwell recently released an emotional Electric Zoo 2012 aftermovie. Instead of setting the video to one of his many high energy tracks, he gaves fans the opportunity to create an acoustic version of his massively popular song, "Spaceman."
GLOWfest: University of Illinois & Penn State University
A few weeks ago we introduced you guys to GLOWfest, a travelling EDM college tour focused on bringing the latest in music, technology, and philanthropic knowledge to campuses nationwide. Since then, GLOWfest has hosted two massive parties at Indiana University and West Virginia University