DAVID GUETTA

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How does an artist become well-known? How do they break into a scene that is primarily made up of superstars? Well, in Tim Mason's case, you just have to get those superstars to dig what you're doing! The UK based producer/DJ extraordinaire has certainly hit the ground running this year. With the support of artists like Tiesto, David Guetta and Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia, Mason has taken the EDM world by storm... and with authority.

Signing to Angello's label, Size Records, Mason has released two singles, "Anima" and "The Moment." Both were incredibly well received and can be heard in clubs all over the world, spun by some of the biggest DJ's on this side of anywhere. What Mason lacks in his amount of original tracks (soon to change), he more than makes up for with a slew of stellar remixes, ranging from the likes of Moby's "After," to RHCP's "Otherside."

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JES, the reigning queen of Rocktronica and the woman responsible for so many of your favorite trance hits, is constantly evolving. Her musicianship, often overshadowed by producer’s bass lines and synths, is where her heart beats the loudest. Not your average vocalist, JES has also begun experimenting with doing some live DJ sets as she showed during her performance at this year’s Ultra Music Festival. A multi-lingual singer/songwriter, pianist, guitarist, radio host, DJ and all-around entertainer, JES has proved that girls really run the world. And if her ever-growing resume doesn’t impress you, her beautiful soul without a doubt will.

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The Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas has got to be one of the craziest festivals of all time. With over 300,000 people expected to attend, 500 performers, 30 carnival rides and three nights of non-stop dancing to the some of the best EDM DJs today including Tiësto, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Avicii, Benny Benassi, Kaskade, Afrojack, Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren, Bassnectar, Calvin Harris, Carl Cox, Chase & Status, David Guetta, Erick Morillo, Flux Pavilion, Kaskade, Knife Party, Porter Robinson and Richie Hawtin. This one will be for the record books, folks.

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Electric Zoo's Phase 1 Festival lineup has just been announced! Taking place Aug 31 - Sept 2 on Randall's Island here in NYC, this year's festival has THE biggest names in EDM. Check out the killer lineup that includes Pretty Lights, Above & Beyond, Laidback Luke, Hardwell, Martin Solveig, Tiesto, Steve Aoki, David Guetta, A-trak, and more. Get your tickets while you still can!

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Take it from me, it’s hard to find an oasis in the middle of Collins Avenue on the busiest week of the year in Miami, that is, unless of course you were invited to the exclusive Belvedere Music Lounge at the W Hotel in South Beach.

Past the bevy of sunbathing 20-somethings at the guest pool and through a winding grove was a lush space filled with plush white lounge furniture, bars that served three different complimentary Belvedere drinks and a refreshingly attractive and sophisticated crowd. Oh, and not to mention some of the biggest names in dance music as well as fresh talent behind the decks.

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Anticipation has a funny way of heightening an event: both through its capacity to incite a slow-building crescendo of fervor, and in its ability to massively inflate one’s expectations. In the case of Ultra Fest, the hype is certainly warranted—as this monumentally epic musical endeavor deserves an equally salacious array of festivities. It’s a natural compliment—the proverbial jelly to the fest's peanut butter—and for those whose musical and carnal appetites remain unsatiated, there is a cornucopia of bashes (both musical and decadent) that correspond with the inaugural day of Ultra Fest.

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DJ Twist has been tearing up the music scene for over a decade. Now 33, with over 2,000+ shows under his belt, he continues to keep the world dancing; from right here in NYC all the way to Greece, and everywhere in between . From performing live with artists such as David Guetta, LMFAO and Pit Bull, to opening for Jay-Z, he continues to rise to the top. We got a chance to chat with the busy DJ on past, present , and future!

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Joonbug: So you started DJing really young. How did you get started?

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With great music comes great responsibility—to throw equally explicit fiestas! Miami’s Ultra Music Fest (March 23rd-25th) is the upper echelon of EDM musical events; commandeering the city in one awesome sweep of bass, illicit paraphernalia, and righteous tuneage! Headlined by the maestros of the scene—Tiesto, Skrillex, Avicii, Afrojack, Benny Benassi, and David Guetta (to name but a few)—Ultra Music fest is the one stop shop for musical nirvana.

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Musings have run rampant the past few days concerning the potential unveiling of EDCNYC (Electric Daisy Carnival). Preliminary sources are claiming the fest is indeed stopping our way the weekend of May 18th. Metlife Stadium (New Jersey) is the supposed staging ground for the three day cacophony of electro/dub madness.

If last year’s line-up is any indication, electro posterboys David Guetta and Skrillex could potentially grace the stage once again. EDC typically amasses a crowd over a 100k strong, so come May, the bass drops could potentially be reverberating through us all.

Only time shall tell, but an official announcement seems imminent—as the proposed date is less than 3 months away!

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After discovering house music in 2010, I dabbled in the different sects of electronica and found myself in love. In March of 2011, I made my official crossover from rap-enthusiast to househead when I attended Ultra Music Festival. Nearly a year later, I cannot wait to return to my stomping grounds and once again bask in the harmonious music and beating sunshine.

Last year’s festival was an incredible experience, but as a newbie, I had a lot to learn. The low-point of my weekend was when my ticket was ripped off of the lanyard strewn around my neck by a drunken fool. The maniac grabbed the ticket that was hanging above my chest, and ran. Luckily, my mother had always instilled within me the importance of self-defense, so I lunged at the crazy kid who attempted to steal the $275 ticket and returned the item to its rightful owner... me.