Relive Miami Music Week with Big Beat and Friends
It's only been a week but the post-Miami depression has certainly sunk in. Luckily Big Beat and Friends brought a camera along for the ride during their exclusive pool party atop the Dream Hotel in South Beach. The 2-minute recap instantly brings back all of the over-the-top indulgence of Miami Music Week, featuring cameos from label stars; Icona Pop, Cash Cash, Walden and Flux Pavilion as well as The Chainsmokers, Hook n Sling, Chocolate Puma and Sick Individuals, who joined the party as friends of the estimable label.
Next Gen Noise: How Martin Garrix made his mark on Miami in 2014
For many, Martin Garrix has become the poster boy of aspirations for the next generation of electronic dance stardom. Rallying hits, unprecedented global exposure and a plethora of industrious accomplishments at the tender age of 17-years-old, the Spinnin Records breakout-turned-Scooter Braun protégé took to Miami with a lot of expectations rallied against him. Some questioned whether the young Dutch talent could extend the reign already attributed to his ascending name, others speculated that the peak of his 12-month spate was still to come. Whichever way you look at it, Garrix dominated Miami in 2014, asserting what looks to be another affirmative run for an artist who against all odds has achieved more than the majority of his elders in a significantly short period of time. Dancing Astronaut traces the key moments of his run during WMC.
29th Annual International Dance Music Awards announces results
Every year dance music's elite gather together in order to recognize outstanding achievement within the genre. Generating over two million votes from music enthusiasts in 209 countries, the awards cover 57 categories which honor industry legends and emerging talent alike.
Red Bull Guest House finalizes 2014 lineup with Giorgio Moroder, Skrillex, Jamie Jones and more
The Red Bull Guest house wraps up its 2014 Miami Music Week lineup with a collection of day parties destined to make Ultra attendees experience a heavy dose of FOMO. After announcing an already awe-inspiring lineup for the hotel's Breakfast Club events, RBGH rounds out its week long list of parties with poolside performances from Hot Creations, OWSLA, Mad Decent and more. On Thursday, the Hot Creations crew takes over with Jamie Jones, Lee Foss, Greg Pidcock, Mark Jenkyns and Anabel Englund accompanied by Canadian duo Art Department. Friday's event is a bass-heavy affair curated by the OWSLA crew and headlined by none other than Skrillex himself. Saturday is owned by Mad Decent and, while Diplo's name isn't officially on the roster, a "super surprise B2B DJ set" practically screams "Twerkfest 2014." Wrapping up the Guest House and Miami Music Week with A Club Called Rhonda, the legendary Giorgio Moroder brings Tensnake, Goddollars and Paradise along for the ride to close out one of the premiere events during this year's dance music takeover.