A recap of the Sunday School Grove at Electric Zoo 2012
What started as the Sunday School for Degenerates in Miami during WMC is now a regular installment at New York’s Electric Zoo. At this year’s festival -- just as in years past -- the Sunday School Grove was positioned off in its own secluded section. When it comes to lineup, some of the biggest names in the underground scene were invited to display their own unique take on what we like to call, “dance music.” Day one brought back Luciano for a second year in a row, this year Vagabundos crew in tow. Day two featured rising star Maya Jane Coles, progressive house pioneer Sasha, and dark techno master Chris Liebing. The final day saw the return of Boys Noize with some of the Boysnoize Records crew, the trio of Better Lost Than Stupid, and Italian techno god Marco Carola. Jump past the break for our day-by-day rundown of this year’s Sunday School Grove.
Luciano and the Vagabundos crew take over Electric Zoo’s Sunday School Grove
Over the years, Made Event -- with its Sunday School moniker -- have built a reputation for throwing some of the craziest parties with impressively elaborate line ups. This year, Luciano returns to the Sunday School Grove -- Vagabundos party in tow. Vagabundos is Luciano’s party brand, which began with his residency at Pacha Ibiza in 2010 and has since made stops all across the globe. He is a true master of crossing the boundaries between techno and house, and his unique style of music is sexy and extravagant enough to get any party going. With music of the finest quality and energy and vibes at profoundly unmatched levels, this occasion is an unmissable one.
More modern swing dance music: Luciano’s live set from Exit festival is now available
If you're like us and your idea of a good time is raving to Luciano's tech house beats in an 18th century fortress, than Exit is the place for you. This two-hour mix find Luciano in an eclectic mood. We get tech house edits of "Somebody That I Used to Know" and "She Drives Me Crazy." There's even a delightfully bizarre remix of Radiohead's "Creep," which Thom Yorke hasn't played in years but Luciano still clearly enjoys.
Where My Head’s At: Kunal’s DJ Mag Top 100 picks
Even though the DJ Mag Top 100 is essentially a popularity contest, we think everyone who loves dance music should vote. It's a great way to support your favorite DJs and engage in some spirited debate with fellow dance fans. In this editorial series, our editors list their five favorite CDJ technicians, and tell you what makes them so great.