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on May 22, 2013 -
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Robbie Rivera & Seven Lions to go b2b tomorrow

As a preview for their upcoming MDW performance at Juicy Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Robbie Rivera and Seven Lions will go b2b on turntable.fm, tomorrow, Thursday May 23 at 12:00 PST / 3:00 PM EST. To be a part of this fun event be sure to visit turntable.fm/juicybeach for all the details.

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on May 13, 2013 -
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The Sound of Garuda: Chapter 3 Mixed by Ben Gold

Out now on Garuda Music is the next chapter in their compilation series “The Sound of Garuda” featuring some of your favorite dance tracks, plus 13 exclusive debuts you won’t want to miss. The Sound of Garuda: Chapter 3, mixed by rising star Ben Gold, is packed with gems by Gareth Emery, Ferry Corsten, Ashley Wallbridge, W&W, Arty, KhoMha and more.

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on May 11, 2013 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Kyle Park

When I was first introduced to him, I wasn’t familiar with his work. Then I heard his hit single “True Love” and I can’t stop listening to him. He writes all of his own stuff, and is gaining momentum opening for guys like Clint Black, Gary Allan, and the Eli Young Band. Oh, and this guy plays golf. It just gets better.

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on May 10, 2013 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Cosmic Gate

When Wake Your Mind first came out, it was all I could listen to. The album is just filled with incredible dance tracks. They a few remixes start popping up, and they went on the road to support the new release. A few weeks ago, when a deluxe edition came out, I took a trip down memory lane dancing in my chair to tracks like “Be Your Sound” featuring the sensational Emma Hewitt, “Flying Blind” featuring my buddy JES, and the title track “Wake Your Mind” featuring the vocals of the one and only Cary Brothers.

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on April 19, 2013 -
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Liquipel Presents “Get Wet!” during Coachella

New York, NY based entertainment marketing & PR firm UG Strategies, in collaboration with Irvine, CA based Peerless Entertainment, announces GET WET, a free daytime pool party taking place during the 2013 Coachella Music & Arts Festival, presented by consumer electronics waterproofing technology Liquipel. Join us this Sunday April 21, from 12pm to 6pm, at Two Bunch Palms Resort in Desert Hot Springs, featuring music provided by Jillionaire + Walshy Fire (of Major Lazer), Yung Skeet (aka DJ Skeet Skeet), FIGO (dj set), Redbeard (Dirty Waters), Righteous Trash, Ark Angel, plus secret surprise guests to be announced!

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on April 16, 2013 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Loud Flavor

His name is Jeff, but he goes by Loud Flavor. I feel bad, too. I have been sitting on this interview for months. He was VERY excited to be a part of the blog, and we did the interview without delay… then we needed some photos. FINALLY we got them, and I am able to post the interview. He has been patient, and I appreciate that. While he has been waiting, he has been busy in the studio and has released a remix of the Dimiti Vegas, Moguai and Like Mike smash hit “Mammoth”.

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on April 10, 2013 -
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Phoenix Film Festival: Putzel, Favor & Found.

The Phoenix Film Festival is wrapping up, and last night I went to see two movies. First, I saw Putzel, a comedy about a down on his luck Jewish man living in the Upper West Side of New York City struggling to sell lox. Putzel features Jack Carpenter, John Pankow, and Melanie Lynskey. You might know Melanie from the hit TV show Two And A Half Men. She plays Rose. Then I went to see Favor, a somewhat disturbing drama about two guys, burying a body, and how that changes things.

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on March 16, 2013 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Saul Conrad

I wouldn’t call the music weird, but it is definitely different. The focus of his work is not the sound, but the lyrics, and that is obvious when you listen to him play. His album Poison Packets is available on Spotify, and I want you to listen to it. Pay no attention to the genre, because I am not sure I can tell you the genre. But listen to the lyrics. Hear and feel what he felt when he wrote these songs. “Bonfire Blues” and “Mexico” are a great way to start things off, and then tracks like “Whiskey Eggs” and “Murrey Knows” help you truly understand who this man is.

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on March 7, 2013 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Jay McNeil

My buddy Jeff went to Full Sail University and is the owner of DIME Agency. He is always sending me new talent to listen to, and I enjoy chatting with him when we have the chance. A few weeks ago, he sent me a guy I wasn’t familiar with. When I saw he had appeared on American Idol, I knew he was the real deal. Then I started listening to him, and couldn’t figure out what impressed me more… his voice or his songwriting.

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on February 6, 2013 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with DJ Muggs

He has been associated with names like Cypress Hill and the Soul Assassins and has produced some of the biggest tracks of my generation. He has his fingerprints on tracks like “Check Yo Self” from Ice Cube, the House of Pain hit “Jump Around”, and the unforgettable “Insane in the Brain” from Cypress Hill. Now he is working with Ultra Music and is releasing his own artist album. The album is called Bass For Your Face, and he will also be touring this summer in support of the new release. If you like bass, then this album is for you.

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