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on October 8, 2011 -
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The BPM Festival: Phase One Artist Line-Up

The BPM Festival is an annual world-class electronic music festival which takes place in idyllic Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, heralding in the new year. Originally designed as an elite dance music industry networking event, the festival has morphed into an international mélange of electronic music lovers, DJs, producers, revelers and partygoers. Named one of Mixmag’s 10 Best International Parties, the BPM Festival in 2011 hosted 120 of the best [...]

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on October 7, 2011 -
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Taste The Wine: Chateau Thomas Winery

Speaking of the grapes, these grapes are not from Indiana. You would think that a winery in Indiana would in fact use grapes grown in Indiana… but that’s not the case here. They use grapes grown in California, Oregon, and in Washington vineyards. Dr. Thomas believes in combining modern science and technology of oenology with the old world methods of winemaking. Over 400 medals prove this method to be quite true The winery is located off interstate 70 West [...]

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on October 6, 2011 -
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The BPM Festival & Circo Loco present

This New Year’s Eve 2012, The BPM Festival & Circo Loco present Grammy-nominated New York DJ legend Danny Tenaglia and Italy’s “Hideout Music boss” Luca Bacchetti to ring in the new year at Blue Parrot in crazy circus style on December 31, 2011. The 10-day BPM Festival kicks off on December 30th through January 8th, celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. To ring in the end of the Mayan calendar, BPM is teaming up with the infamous Circo Loco party [...]

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on October 5, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Swear and Shake

You know, I have no idea how I found these guys. I am pretty sure someone on Twitter recommended them to me, but I couldn’t tell you who. I actually feel bad, as I did this interview a long time ago. I regret not posting it sooner, as the band has surely forgotten who I am! At any rate, when I first heard these guys I was blown away. It’s a very unique style that combines some incredible songwriting and some polished and mature instrumentals. Think Bon Iver meets [...]

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on October 3, 2011 -
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Electric Zoo After Party: Pacha NYC Presents Dirty South

Sheryl and I went to New York City again this year for Electric Zoo 2011. We covered the event last year, and I was bringing just as much, if not more coverage to the table this year. Last year the event was only two days, but this time they made it three packing in more talent, and even more parties. The official after parties, which we missed last year, were a major focus of the trip this time. Each year they work with Pacha NYC and the official after parties are [...]

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on October 1, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with EDX

I wasn’t familiar with this guy until I saw the lineup for Electric Zoo. But once I learned more about this DJ I became obsessed with his sound. He has done some incredible work over the years, and has recently been collaborating with Kaskade, one of the hottest acts on the planet. He has continued to produce some amazing tracks, and released “No Xcuses”, which featured a ton of tracks remixed by guys like Avicii, Ned Shepard, and Tommy [...]

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on September 30, 2011 -
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BALANCE 020: DEETRON

Ever innovative and creative, Swiss melodic techno bastion Deetron has chosen to embrace both the past and present of mixing disciplines on Balance 020, showing that the two can indeed live together in harmony – or even synergy – and underlining the qualities and nuances of each school of thought. Bringing his wealth of experience that has seen him release on labels from Music Man to Green to Rejected to Circus Company to Versatile, he has created [...]

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on September 29, 2011 -
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Tips to Ordering Wine in a Restaurant

This is how I like to order wine. You let the server come over, show you the label, and open the bottle at your table. If the server is good, the cork will be left on the table for your inspection. I actually save corks, so it’s nice when the cork is left on the table. If it is not left, I will request it be delivered after the first glass has been poured. Sometimes the server will even offer the cork for you to smell. If he or she does, do. Smell the cork. (Did you know the smell [...]

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on September 28, 2011 -
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NINA – Take Me Away by Aztec Records

Amongst a healthy remix package included in the release, the standout rework comes from Tokash and Reid who turn in a sublime, Balearic tinged deep house effort. Combining their knowledge of Latin, deep house, techno and progressive, the pair has found a new sound that slots in perfectly somewhere between chill-wave, and effortlessly cool progressive house for their reinterpretation of Take Me Away. Laid back but with a burning intensity at the same time, this remix is ideal [...]

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on September 27, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Norman Doray

Man… what can I say about this guy? I have been listening to this guy for a long time, and I have enjoyed watching him change his brand over the last few years. 2010 was a HUGE year for him, as he released one great dance track after another. He also hit the top of the Beatport charts and is in the running for the top 100. He is playing all over the world too, hitting a new club night after night. I just can’t over his new brand, and his relationship with David Guetta [...]

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