Electric Zoo ’13 Artist Spotlight: Dixon
For those New Yorkers more inclined to visit Randall's Island for the Sunday School Groove side of things, the name Dixon is inevitably a name on everyone's tongue this Electric Zoo. Storied in his international DJ sets but a rarity with his US appearances, the Innervisions label head, producer, remixer, and highly reputable DJ (number three on last year's Resident Advisor poll) will make his mark right before hometown hero Danny Tenaglia on the first evening of the Zoo. In his DJ sets, his draw is in the perfect balance he strikes between driving leads and thoughtful melodies and rhythms -- curating a dance floor that has the potential to make its patrons both waggish and contemplative. If you scan the Internet for any hint of Dixon's biography, you'll be left with a simple phrase in the DJ's native tongue -- "Es muss nicht immer so weiter gehen," or rather, "It does not go on forever" -- a understated nod to the ethos of the DJ's earthly mindfulness, a mindfulness which he confronts behind the decks.
Hardwell sticks to his mashup-heavy formula at Electric Zoo 2012 (review)
It was my first time on Randall's Island and I knew I couldn't miss Hardwell's set. Not soon after Nicky Romero finished on the main stage, a long majestic beat started emanating from the speakers, and soon enough it was Hardwell's turn to take over the decks.
Zedd showcases his talents at Electric Zoo 2012 despite a safe set list
With such an amazing lineup for Electric Zoo 2012, picking the must see artists was hard to do. When I first saw the lineup and noticed that Zedd was scheduled for Sunday afternoon, I quickly made the decision to see him. Despite his recent successes, Zedd is still underrated. Before "Spectrum," he had a ton of solid productions, many of which did not get the recognition they deserved ("Dovregrubben" anyone?) Although an avid fan, Sunday was my first time experiencing one of Zedd's sets live -- and I could not have been more impressed.