The British Are Coming, The British Are Coming!

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On second thought, the Brits have pretty much landed! No, not the pop icon with the notoriously shaved head, rather the amazing vocal vibrations from across the pond. If you’ve been near a radio, magazine cover, or television set lately, you’ve probably noticed the note-worthy tunes of Adele, La Roux, Jessie J, Taio Cruz, Tinie Tempah, The Wanted, or even teeny boppers One Direction!

What makes these tea-sipping songsters so great? Although I’d love to say it’s something like the infecious accents, it’s simply because they’re all extremely talented. It’s about time someone gave the US music elite a run for their money! In a time when every song was starting to sound the same, these fresh new artists continue shine a much needed light of originality on the the otherwise predictible ballads of our time. 

Just in case you haven’t had a chance to embrace the invasion, here’s the latest single by The Wanted. It’s called Chasing The Sun. They’re a boy band for the 21st century; all the love songs, with none of the cheesy gimicks! Also, the US self-entitled album drops tomorrow, April 24th!

The Wanted – Chasing The Sun 

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SNL’s got you covered

One of the most versatile cover artists of our time, Karmin, is appearing on Saturday Night Live tonight at 11:30pm. Don’t miss out as Amy and Nick unleash their tantalizing talents of the airwaves. The dynamic duo will be preforming their original material and (if we’re lucky) the addictive covers that made them famous in the first place. So turn on those television sets, curl up on the couch, and get ready for some great tunes.

Got some time to kill before the show starts? Check out Karmin’s cover of “Pumped Up Kicks” originally sung by Foster The People. If you enjoy it head to iTunes and take a peek at their new single, BrokenHearted.

On a side note: SNL’s guest host this week is Zooey Deschanel

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1, 2, 3, Go!

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All you Jason Mraz fans had better hold onto your seats, there’s a new crooner in town who’s willing to give the soulful singer a run for his money! New York native, Brad Go, is a cover artist who’s bohemian style and undeniably swoon-worthy vocals are heating up the stage at such places as the Bowery Electric, Wicked Willy’s, and The Village Lantern.

So now that I’ve wet your appetite, why don’t you feed the curiosity and take a peek at his facebook page. It lists all of Go’s past and present appearances, a list of his latest songs (both cover and original available for FREE download), and some pictures for those of you who need some eye candy with your serenade.

Also, don’t forget to check out his video Woman. It’s one the freebies I mentioned earlier and really showcases Go’s talent as a singer/songwriter. Who knows, maybe I’ll see you at the next show!

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Rave Alert: A Cravey Night

You think you got what it takes to rave?  I am calling all ravers to submit a video of one of the craziest raves you have ever been to and post it on YouTube for the A Cravey Night Contest  Show us anything rave-worthy….anything from crazy lightshows, intense visuals, or heart pounding bass.  The winner will receive VIP tickets to Electric Zoo Festival 2012. 

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10 Worse Remakes of Good House Beats

I don’t know about you, but I really can’t stand some of the remakes of good house beats these days.  So here are the 10 Worse Remakes of Good House Beats, in my opinion.

1) Original: Levels by Avicii Remake: Levels Good Feelin by Flo Rida

2) Original: Show Me Love by Robin S. Remake: Don’t Wanna Come Home By Jason Derulo

3) Original: Pon De Floor by Major Lazer Remake: Run The World (Girls) by Beyonce

4) Original: Better Off Alone by Alice Deejay Remake: Say Yeah by Wiz Khalifa

5) Original: Im Not Alone By Calvin Harris Remake: Yeah 3x by Chris Brown

6) Original: Around The World by ATC Remake: La La La by Auburn

7) Original: Party All The TIme by Sharam Remake: Party All The Time by Casely

8 ) Original: Technologic by Daft Punk Remake: Touch It by Busta Rhymes

9) Original: Alors On Danse by Stromae Remake: Alors On Danse (feat. Kanye West)

10) Original: Satisfaction by Benny Benassi Remake: Move, Shake, Drop by Pitbull

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How To Be A Raver

What is a rave?  Where do people rave?  Who are ravers?  These questions may pop in your head when you think of “dance parties” or light shows, that is why it is important to understand the fundamentals and basics of a rave.  The most basic definition of a rave is simply a giant dance party which features electronic dance music, most of the time a DJ, and lots of lights.  Raves are meant to bring people together who just want to dance and have a good time with the music they love.  The term P.L.U.R., which stands for peace, love, unity, and respect, is a mantra most ravers believe in.  Ok, now that you know the basics of a rave here are some steps on how to be a raver.

Step 1:  Dress comfortably, especially if it is your first rave.  There is constant body movement and being dressed uncomfortably can really bring down your vibe.  You can wear whatever you like, however many ravers tend to dress in bright, neon colors to bring out the spirit of the rave.  Ultimately, wear what you want to wear.

Step 2: DANCE.  Even if you don’t know how, just move.  Let the music take control of your body, and don’t worry what other people think.  Odds are, they don’t know any dance styles themselves, so just go with the flow.

Step 3: When handling glow sticks or liquid/light shows, just hold them while dancing, and go with the music.

Tips:

- Remember P.L.U.R.

- Bring glow sticks

- Dress comfortably and bright

- Drink lots and lots of water

- Have fun and let the music take control

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Now it’s Nero

Webster Hall continues to headline top DJs for the Girls & Boys event.  On November 4th, Webster Hall will present electronic DJs, Nero.  This electronic duo from London consist of members Daniel Stephens and Joe Ray.  They are best known for producing tracks that have hard bass lines, dub step, and straight house music.  You will for sure have beats in your head for days after this show.  Fellow ravers, I hope to see you all there.  Peace. Love. Unity. Respect.

For more information about Nero:

http://www.myspace.com/nerouk

For more information about Girls & Boys:

http://event.websterhall.com/

DJ Nero at Webster Hall 11/2010:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZg_OHe4NtE

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Kaskade Mixes Fire with Ice

Kaskade is back! With his new album Fire&Ice rapidly rising the house music charts, Kaskade says this album represents the last ten years of his career.  Each song appears  twice  on the album showing two different sides of the song.  There is  the “Fire” mix which is the uptempo side and the “Ice” mix which is the more chill-house side of the song.  He collabs with major artists including Skrillex, Neon Trees, and Skylar Gray.  This album is definitely worth a listen.  This album combines Kaskade’s signature piano riffs with smooth vocals and hard bass-lines.  Kaskade will be hitting the big city this weekend at Roseland Ballroom.  Some of his openers will be Alesso and Sleepy & Boo.  Real Kaskade fans better be there, I know I will be.

More information on Fire&Ice:

http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2011/10/kaskade-fire-ice-album-review/

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10 Best DJs…In My Opinion

Ok so here are my top 10 favorite Djs in my opinion:

1)Tiesto, hands down, is my favorite DJ ever. This Dutch DJ transformed electronica dance music since the late 90s.  He has remixed with many artists, such as Tegan and Sara, Nelly Furtado, and Calvin Harris.

2) Deadmau5 without a doubt is one of my favorite DJs.  He can do it all, from hard house to trance to dub step to mainstream.

3) Skrillex brings dubstep to a whole new level.  Originally the front man for a rock band, Sonny Moore, aka Skrillex, changed the dub step scene and transformed it into something way better…Electronica Dub; it’s nothing like I have ever heard before.

4) Afrojack takes over control with his hard house bass and four-on-the-floor beats.  This Dutch DJ towers over any DJ booth standing at nearly six feet tall.  His hard bass drops could make anyone get up and rave.

5) Steve Aoki bass drops has never ceased to amaze me.  This American electro house DJ goes hard with his beats and bass drops.  He is known for going crazy at his live shows and spitting out champagne. The crowd loves it!

6) Laidback Luke is another Dutch DJ that has some of the best remixes I have ever heard.  He has remixed artist such as Katy Perry, Wynter Gordon, and Calvin Harris.

7) Calvin Harris is a British singer-songwriter and a DJ.  What makes him unique is that he is his own vocalist to almost all his tracks.  His songs are extremely catchy and is definitely worth a listen.

8 ) Swedish House Mafia is made up of three amazing DJs: Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell, and Steve Angello.  This group never fails to release awesome tracks.  Some very mainstream while others are hard house beats. These three DJs have the power to satisfy anyone’s music ears.

9) Avicii shot out of the house music scene with his popular club banger, “Levels.” This Swedish DJ rapidly spread across the world and everyone knew all his releases.  His songs were being played in clubs all over the world and even on some radio stations.

10) Dirty South is an Australian DJ who self-taught himself to remix.  He started out remixing songs and mashups on his family’s computer, and eventually a record label signed him in 2005.  Ever since then he remixed songs of artists such as Dirty Money, The Temper Trap, and The Doors.

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House Music

What comes to mind when you think of beats, trance, techno, four-to-the-floor, and synthesizers? Only one thing…house music! House music originated in Chicago, Illinois, during the mid 1980s and has swept the nation ever since.  Today, almost every mainstream song on the radio has a little bit of a “house” vibe to it.  House music is slowly being recognized and be ing more appreciated.  Some may say they can’t stand the noise, but real ravers shouldn’t care…Beats are to ravers as classical is to cellists. Music is to anyone. Peace. Love. Unity. Respect.

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