Marco Carola releases free download of Amnesia Ibiza closing set in five parts
Italian producer-savant Marco Carola is tickling techno fans around the world with the five part download of his larger-than-life closing set at Amnesia Ibiza this past summer. Although a live Marco Carola set is a completely irreplaceable experience, we're hoping this will give you an idea of the odyssey he and the newly formed Music On family is able to curate. Forget tracklists -- just close your eyes and plug yourself in. Yesterday we got part one, and he released part two earlier today. Keep checking back (maybe once a day) for the three other segments of the set.
Dancing Astronaut’s Top 25 Underground Artists of 2012: 5-1
The underground had a big year in the US in 2012 and we only felt it appropriate to highlight some of these amazing artists independently from potentially bigger or more commercial artists in the dance music world today. We considered the year these artists have had in terms of production, live sets, and overall influence. We also generally picked artists we love and admire; artists we feel are extremely important to pushing electronic music forward. This list of 25 names includes legends and young guns alike, but we can assure you that every single one of these artists is incredibly talented and is well worth a listen or a trip to a club for a live set. Picking up where we left off yesterday, we will continue the countdown with our picks from #5 through the #1 spots.
Marco Carola to host Halloween extravaganza at Cipriani Wall Street
With Halloween around the corner, party planners in New York are making choosing the right party to attend a burdensome task, as usual. In what will be the most lavish and extravagant techno party this city has ever seen, Marco Carola and his Music On party brand are set to take over the storied ballroom at Cipriani Wall Street.
Where My Head’s At: Marco Carola makes minds bend with unforgettable, indescribable Electric Zoo 2012 set
You'll come across a lot of different experiences in your career as an electronic music enthusiast, but anyone dying to break away from the main stage acts and try something different should definitely see a DJ set by Marco Carola. It wasn't about fitting in as many of the current hits into one set, whether they be remixed or bootlegged or reworked or whatever it is that DJs do these days. It was about offering an unparalleled dance experience, one that you had no control over and could get completely and unconditionally lost in.
Close out Electric Zoo with two electronic music gods: Marco Carola and Boys Noize
German electro-infused techno wizard Boys Noize and Italian techno god Marco Carola are slated to close down Electric Zoo at the Sunday School Grove. For those three hours, a larger-than-life musical journey will commence -- and if you're there to experience it, you'll be treated to some of the finest dance music around.