Electric Zoo ’13 Artist Spotlight: Chase & Status
On the approach to Electric Zoo festival next weekend, British duo Chase & Status have every reason to be ecstatic. Ten years down the line and boasting a global reputation that few London outfits could hold a light to, their reign as one of the evolved specimens of contemporary drum & bass is strong. While their output has scaled everything from 16-beat D&B, experimental b bass music and radio-friendly club fuel, their overall live demeanor has been matched with an ability to destroy the trail with high-grossing full-length albums. With North America finally showing the same enthusiasm as that which has kept them as favorites to the European market, there has never been a better time to inaugurate yourself to the heavyweight champions of commercially viable dance music done right.
Rob Da Bank talks festivals, Daft Punk rumors
In a recent interview with eFestivals, Radio 1 DJ and Bestival organizer Rob Da Bank talked about his thoughts on the state of the festival market (both in the US and abroad), how he snags headliners, and of course some thoughts on Daft Punk rumors for this season's festival lineups. Presumably in his role as a festival organizer, he's had some pretty candid conversations with Daft Punk's management stating he "got told months ago that Daft Punk were not touring next year" despite the incessant rumor mill we're seeing. Regardless, we're all waiting with bated breath to see what these big name festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury, Bestival and others have in store for us this year.