Free Download: Elfkowitz - Friday

We hope it's not too early for a jam session, and this one's a pretty hard one to boot. Ian Lefkowitz, better known as Elfkowitz, has delivered a deliciously lengthy mix freshly compiled for his past 420 show run. As a glitch/dubstep DJ since 2009, the Detroit native has seen continued success in the world of EDM, and this latest mix does not fall short from his well-built reputation. With a variety of samples ranging in all musical genres, this Friday tune is a perfect way to break in the weekend. Tune in to the rager, and snag a copy for yourself below.

"The Great Gatsby" - A Musical Odyssey

As the Summer is vastly approaching, the season for gargantuan blockbusters is encroaching upon us. Drawing open the curtains this year is the much-anticipated, film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic, The Great Gatsby, now out in theaters. Directed by the creative adaptation expert, Baz Luhrmann, who has lent his genius to such oeuvres as Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge!, Luhrmann embraces an already tragic story and transforms it into a remarkably epic film. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the great Jay Gatsby, Carey Mulligan as the lovely Daisy Buchanan, and Tobey Maguire as the good-natured narrator, Nick Carraway, the film, whose release date has been intriguingly (as teasingly) pushed back a few times, is sure to bring in its share of audiences.

Duke Dumont needs you, 100%

U.K. producer Duke Dumont released a brand new single yesterday titled "Need U (100%)." It's just in time for his 10-day tour across the U.S. starting in Chicago and ending at Together Festival in Boston.

Known for a technique inspired by deep house and U.K. garage, Dumont has released two club-intended EPs over the past year. Before that, he remixed famous pop songs by artists like Lilly Allen and Bat For Lashes into dance floor hits. His U.S. following is growing, as he will debut his first major festival performance at Hard Summer in L.A. this year.

Steve Lawler is powered up and ready to rock NYC's Club Marquee

Get your weekend started on an upswing Friday night with Steve Lawler live from NYC’s Club Marquee. The newly renovated nightclub has recently become one of the Big Apple’s hottest spots for dance music with recent performers including Claude Vonstroke and the Martinez Brothers. This weekend they are at it again with another shining light in the dance scene featuring the boss of Viva music, Steve Lawler. With a career dating back to 1990, Lawler is more than a veteran, he is a living legend in the electro scene and he is ready to show NYC what he is all about. Be ready for a night of deep and sexy house music seasoned by Lawler’s international experience and fine-tuning.

Spirit Guide and Every release EP on NYC label Ounce.

New York City-based label Ounce. has done it again. May 1 marks the release of the 3x3 EP by Spirit Guide and Every, available on the label's bandcamp. The six-song collaboration is a beautiful combination of dreamy-like beats and ambient melodies that has the ability to mesmerize and whisk you away into another world.

More than just a dope track: An interview with Govinda

Live instrumentation has always been a heavy subject when it comes to electronic music. Some people think that electronic music should solely consist of sounds made from computers or machines. And then, there are the people that believe that some live instruments accompanying electronically made beats still falls under the category of electronic music. Besides the point, good music is good music, and there is one musician who is using his talent and knowledge of the classical violin and electronic music to captivate and elevate audiences around the country.

Govinda kicks off his east coast tour this May 2 in Atlanta. The tour includes three Florida dates: May 4 in Tallahassee, May 5 in Gainesville and May 8 in Miami. With a handful of club venues, Govinda will also be performing at numerous festivals throughout the summer including Wakarusa and Camp Bisco.

Follow the jump to find out how O'Madden got into electronic music, his take on stage fright and what the future holds for Govinda.

Peter Murphy celebrates 35 years of Bauhaus at Grand Central Miami

On April 30, the Godfather of Goth, Peter Murphy, will celebrate 35 years of Bauhaus at Grand Central in downtown Miami. The Mr. Moonlight Tour started on April 22 and consists of music soley from the gothic rock band in which he was the lead vocalist. This tour is the first time since 2006 that Murphy will perform full Bauhaus sets, and the first time ever where he will be doing so by himself. The combination of the dark rock and the electronic influence has set this group apart since its inception, and Tuesday night will surely showcase that showmanship.

Free Download: Hot Natured - Assimilation

Here comes another free download from the Hot Creations label. This time, we have a new Hot Natured song for the taking. When I first stumbled upon Hot Natured, I was immediately drawn into its minimalism and the ambience their music creates. This fresh new track, "Assimilation," has everything I want in a techno song — Soft male vocals embedded in waves of consonant harmony, all backed up by a funky bass line. So let's take a moment and stray away from the intensity of the booming bass and killer drops that are pervading the EDM community nowadays, and revel in Hot Natured's minimal techno vibes.

Ticket Giveaway - EMISSIONS: West Coast Bass Culture 2013

Level 4 PR is partnering up with Emissions for their EMISSIONS: West Coast Bass Culture 2013 event scheduled for May 17-19 in Belden, Calif. Now in its fifth year, the festival was originally started as a small grassroots event and has quickly grown into a full-fledged communal event. This year's lineup features big name headliners like DJ Shadow (DJ Set), The Polish Ambassador, Ill Gates, Kill Paris, Luminox, Phutureprimitive and Minnesota, as well as a myriad of up and coming acts like Psymbionic, Grimblee, Pigeon Hole, Guttstar, Filibusta, NiceFingers and many more.

Gramatik's 'The Age of Reason' Tour with Cherub & HeRobust hits Boston May 2nd

Gramatik with Eric Mendelson at CounterPoint Music Festival, September 2012.

"I firmly believe that there comes a time in a human life when you reach the so-called 'age of reason' and realize that there are so many irrational beliefs, shameless contradictions and illogical restrictions inflicted upon society. Some people reach it sooner, others later, but a majority unfortunately never do. [Through my music] I'd like to guide more people to reach the age of reason sooner. Maybe. Or, hopefully at least unite the ones that feel the same way."

Eliot Lipp's Shark Wolf Rabbit Snake, The Remixes

To say that Eliot Lipp is a "producer" would be the musical understatement of the year. Much more than a music producer, Lipp is a musical analyst absorbing every genre feasible that can be transformed by electronic foundations. There are no words to describe a possible "trademark" style for the Brooklyn aficionado as his works are abundant in melodic spontaneity, genius level sampling and rhythmic backing that ranges from tight trap to chilled funk —a style immeasurable for any category (in the best way).

WMC Interview: Thomas Gold

Winter Music Conference is like Candyland for any music blogger, turning Miami into a sonic playground of sorts. Just about every inch of the city's urban scape is crawling with talent with artists from almost every subgenre of EDM. Walking along Collins Ave, it wouldn't be a surprise to bump into some of your favorite acts enjoying their time in the sun in between all the shows, workshops and press conference chaos that keeps the city rolling on that 24-hour tip in March. We caught up with Thomas Gold during this fruitful and exciting time for a quick interview on his Fanfare bus while it was chilling outside The W Hotel. [Photo by Alex Silva].

Claude Vonstroke destroys NYC's Club Marquee

Last week, on April 5, Claude VonStroke took New York City by storm with a set that blew the doors of the newly renovated club Marquee. Truly a night to remember where the Detroit-native and Dirtybird records label-head Claude Vonstroke played a remarkable extended set of his trademark house, minimal and ghettotech sounds that make him a one of a kind showman. Bumping basslines and dancefloor shattering vocals kept the energy high throughout the night. As I noted in the preview, Vonstroke came with a mission to ensure the crowd would “enjoy yourself and get sweaty and nasty,” and that they did. Check out the photos from the night below for a taste of what the night was like and make sure to follow the maestro on Soundcloud.

Dash Berlin performs Magnetic Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia, this April 20

Looking back on this year's Ultra Music Festival, there is one performance that still seems to stand out above all others in my memory — Dash Berlin, A.K.A Jeff Sutorius. Taking over the mega structure for Sunday's A State of Trance lineup, he harbored one of the biggest crowds I had seen all weekend beneath the tent's shaded borders and even out onto the sunny exteriors. A native of the Netherlands, Dash Berlin has grasped one of the oldest electronic music styles, trance, and made it his own to become one of the most esteemed newcomers in the scene. [Photo of Dash Berlin performing at Ultra Music Festival 2013 by Alex Silva].

Free Download: Jamie Jones' BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

Named the world's best spinner by Resident Advisor, a leading online electronic music magazine, Jamie Jones is a DJ that is definitely worth checking out. His name has been receiving some much needed attention lately. Already well known in England and the European club scene, his live sets at Insomniac events such as EDC New York have allowed American ravers to find harmony in a new melodic house artist that you can tell apart from ordinary trance and house djs. Jones' sound is a fusion of deep house and techno, it brings together a variety of styles that culminates in a consistent, chill groove you can bounce along to. His low baselines, hypnotic instrumentals and steady beats have allowed the British producer to gain fame and recognition among the modern techno scene. So here it is, straight from his laptop, Jamie Jones' very own essential mix for BBC's Radio 1.
 

Brassft Punk: All Music is Created Equal

Fusing a variety of genres together into a musical mixed salad has become a popular goal to attain these days, what with technological advancements, and DJs like Classixx or RAC who work to transcend all barriers between genres until they are non-existent. Fusing funk, hip-hop, rock or jazz into an EDM set is becoming the norm, as the crowd and its musical purveyor collectively embark on a journey of dance. However, a reverse transaction where the music of electronic artists are brought into live performances is far more scarce and far more difficult to execute successfully. This is where Earl Scioneaux III, better known as Madd Wikkid, steps in. As a composer, musician and the sound engineer for bands such as The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Scioneaux understands the methods needed to make music sound just right.

FREE DOWNLOAD - Sound of Stereo - Zipper (MAKJ remix)

Up-and-coming Californian producer MAKJ has brought back the heavy-hitter "Zipper" by revamping it with a thicker, synth-based bangin' beat. This one is sure to pound the walls of any major dance floor. Belgian producers Sound of Stereo released their choppy high-pitched tune back in 2009, blasting it, among some of their other bangers, at LA's Electric Daisy Carnival the next summer. Ahh, those were the days...

DJ MAKJ just started a North American tour, so keep an eye out for him. He's got some great electro collaborations, techy originals and banger mashups up his sleeve!

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Bonnaroo Exclusive Release: Paper Diamond + Christian Rich ft. Angela McCluskey - XIX (Official Music Video)

Bonnaroo has perfected the skill of keeping its festival goers excited by releasing noteworthy music from artists spanning numerous genres. The legendary festival, comfortably located in Manchester, Tenn., has just released another jewel for our listening pleasure — The official music video for the collaboration of Paper Diamond and Christian Rich in "XIX." In anticipation for Paper Diamond's upcoming EP, Paragon, the trio of dudes have partnered with 'Roo to premier the murderously sinister video for the already dark and delightful track, "XIX."

Claude VonStroke ready to take over NYC, April 5th

Tomorrow, April 5, Claude VonStroke is coming to New York City's premier night club Marquee. Anyone who has seen the Dirtybird label-head knows there will be no shortage of bumping basslines and salacious vocals. 

Going "Beyond Thunder Dome" with Daedelus, an interview in NYC

Earlier in March I had the chance to chat with Daedelus following his tour stop here in NYC. We discussed the difference between the east and west coast scenes, what you can expect from him in 2013 and his optimistic perspective of the state of electronic music. From his mouth directly to the page, come soak it in.

Daedelus performing at Camp Bisco, July 2012. Photo by Alex Silva.

Get Pumped for the Sixth Annual Gainesville Fashion Week!

Us here at the Beatlab love music, but there are other things we love too. For example, art and fashion. This Wednesday marks the beginning of the sixth annual Gainesville Fashion Week (GFW). Five years in the making, the event has been named by Southern Living Magazine as one of the leading fashion events of the South. With creativity spewing out of Gainesville, it is only proper that there is a local outlet for fashion design, music, art and so forth. GFW brings in top designers, jewelers, makeup artists and hair stylists from around the country, and this year is no exception.

Sir CharLes talks 2013, working with his brother, Buku and more!

Trap. That word seems to be everywhere these days, underneath your pillow, inside your morning coffee, blasting from the muffled speakers of students' laptops, and infesting shows and music festivals alike with its hip-hop meets dubstep fusion. As with the rise of dubstep, many electronic musicians are calling themselves trap artists, creating tunes that could easily fall into a now broadening category. One rising star worth noting, whose flawless use of the hybrid genre is the young EDM knight, Sir CharLes. In the past few years, Sir CharLes has climbed the musical ladder with his hunger for bass, playing shows alongside big names like Bassnectar, RJD2, Big G and Flosstradamus to name a few, and infusing genres like trap with his own broad musical seasoning of knowledge.

Highlights from WMC at Grand Central Miami

In the short two years that it has been open, Grand Central has become the go-to venue in downtown Miami. From it's inception, the club has hosted some of the most famous musicians from around the world. It is home to the Fool's Gold Record Party and Hard Miami, among others, during WMC. But besides those two weeks, they have a continuous stream of late-night parties year round that are sure to get your feet moving, even if you aren't the dancing type. As a Grand Central veteran (if I do say so myself), I'm thrilled that the venue decided to make Bionic Beatlab a part their WMC showcase. Here are our reviews of some of their shows throughout Miami Music Week.

Free Download: The Polish Ambassador's new album, Ecozoic

The Polish Ambassador does it again! TPA, A.K.A. David Sugalski, is releasing one song off his new album, Ecozoic, every week until it's release... and for free! The album marks a more earthy tone compared to his past albums, while never losing that space-driven funk we know and love him for. In Ecozoic you'll see less of a hip-hop influence mixed with glitchy beats, but get more of a chill, relaxed vibe that you can sit back and enjoy.

New Feed Me Remix Premieres with North American tour Video

Vibe has premiered an exclusive first look at the new Feed Me remix. "Love Is All I Got" is originally done by Feed Me and Crystal Fighters and was released in October of last year. The new Feed Me Matilda Remix transforms the track from a collaboration into a true Feed Me song. The live video for this remix was shot during his most recent North American tour.