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on May 14, 2012 -
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Made Event presents Dash Berlin

Dash Berlin is the creator of the “Dash Berlin Sound” – an ambitious and unprecedented new sound of trance that is futuristic and scintillating, moving and emotive. It caught the ear of none other than Armin van Buuren in 2007, who featured Dash Berlin’s debut track Till The Sky Falls Down on his legendary “Universal Religion” album. In 2009, Dash Berlin released his critically acclaimed debut album, “The New Daylight”, which features instant classics such as Till The Sky Falls Down, Man On The Run, Waiting and Never Cry Again.

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on May 10, 2012 -
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Worldwide 04 Mixed by Maor Levi & Nitrous Oxide

Maor Levi, the maestro behind the first disc, burst onto the scene as a precocious 16-year old with “Lital” in 2006, and has since matured into a key part of the Anjunabeats family, as well as producing techno and house for Mark Knight’s Toolroom as 123XYZ. 2012 sees Maor at the very top of his game following a run of releases and remixes that have graced the sets of DJs like Above & Beyond, Mark Knight, Tiesto and Fatboy Slim.

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on May 8, 2012 -
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Steve Angello & Size Records Announce Size TV

Ever wondered what life was like outside of the club for your favorite Size Records artists? For the first time ever Steve Angello has let the cameras in to film him and his extended Size family on the road and in studio. This is Size TV.

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on May 4, 2012 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Dashius Clay

Twitter is amazing. I have met so many people on there. People that don’t “get” Twitter need to create an account and try it out. I met Dashius Clay on Twitter, and was immediately impressed with his level of engagement and more importantly his music. He has a wide range of sounds from rap to electronic dance music. His work is great, and I love his videos. Oh, and his lyrics. Styles like this make me think about David Correy, a performer who has coined his genre as “urban rock”.

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on May 3, 2012 -
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Tiësto & Wolfgang Gartner: We Own The Night

Gartner adds, “When Tiësto brought up the idea of collaboration I was thrilled and I think We Own The Night is destined to be a classic. We were already happy with the musical part, but something special happened when Luciana came into the project and put her vocal touch on it. The only way I can describe it is… magic. I can honestly say this song is my favorite of all the collaborations I’ve ever done.”

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on April 30, 2012 -
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Paper Diamond Announces New EP Wavesight

“Wavesight” also features a collaboration with Nasimiyu, a singer songwriter based out of New Orleans, on the track Turn The Lights Off. Her original music is a mix of rootsy folk, funk, and forward-looking contemporary soul, influenced by her own travels and experiences as well as the musical heritage of New Orleans. “Wavesight” is merely a taste of what Paper Diamond has in store. You can expect a slew of new music releases, collaborations, videos, and tour dates in the near future.

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on April 29, 2012 -
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SIZE MATTERS: Steve Angello wants YOU

Size Records has proven not only a promising platform for diverse talent and fresh sounds alike, but a breeding ground for the impending legacies of the next generation of game changing house music trailblazers. One-third of the dance music prodigy Swedish House Mafia and label-head of Size Records, Steve Angello is preparing his first Size Records takeover at the Palladium on May 12, 2012.

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on April 24, 2012 -
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Electronic Icons Orbital Release Wonky

Formed in the late 1980s, Orbital released a string of classic 1990s singles including Chime, Style, The Box and Satan. Paul and Phil put their partnership on hold in 2004, but a five-year absence only increased demand for their exhilarating music and legendary live shows. The brothers finally announced their comeback with a triumphant headline set at the Big Chill in 2009. Orbital were revitalized, rebooted, reunited – and it felt so good.

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on April 22, 2012 -
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Electric Zoo 2012: Phase 1 Artist Lineup Announcement

Electric Zoo returns for its fourth year to Randall’s Island Park over Labor Day Weekend on August 31, September 1 and September 2, 2012. Made Event is excited to announce Electric Zoo 2012’s phase 1 artist lineup, once again bringing the biggest and boldest names in electronic dance music to New York City for this three-day summer bash.

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on April 20, 2012 -
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Martin Solveig Delivers Massive The Night Out EP

Several months on, and having contributed heavily on Madonna’s latest studio album, “MDNA” – including the lead single Give Me All Your Luvin featuring Nicki Minaj and MIA – Solveig’s focus returns once again to his “SMASH” project. “The Night Out EP” is packed to the seams with a raft of remixes and bonus material that will cater to all fans, both new and old.

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