Then on Saturday, May 25, Robbie Rivera will be joined by Seven Lions and Felix Cartal for Juicy Beach Las Vegas at the Paradise Pool. As the daytime party winds down things pick right back up when Robbie and Felix Cartal take it over to Body English for Juicy Beach After Dark.

Since 2005, Robbie Rivera and his wife and business partner, Monica, have been the driving forces behind the world-renown Juicy Beach party at Winter Music Conference in Miami each March. The 17-hour events at Nikki Beach Club attract a cast of over 5,500 clubbers as well as A-list DJs, and the party has gone on to become one of the week’s most successful events. From 2006 to 2008 Juicy Ibiza parties at Amnesia (sponsored by Armani Exchange) and Privilege in Ibiza and Catwalk in Barcelona welcomed over 6,000 clubbers. To date Juicy Beach has featured a who’s who of DJ talent including Kaskade, Deadmau5, Benny Benassi, Axwell, Sander van Doorn, Steve Angello, Mark Knight, Dirty South, Sebastian Ingrosso, Laidback Luke, Joachim Garraud, Thomas Gold and George Acosta, among others.

Launched April 20, Robbie and Monica Rivera present their high-energy, 17-hour event to Sin City on select dates at the one-and-only Paradise Beach in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, home of the famous original dayclub REHAB. Partygoers can expect the same unforgettable experience Juicy Beach is known for with top DJs providing the hottest dance music at the luxurious pool.

Juicy Beach at Paradise Pool in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino dates include:

• Saturday, May 25
• Saturday, June 22
• Saturday, July 27
• Saturday, August 31

Tickets for Juicy Beach at Paradise Pool in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino are now available for the Saturday, May 25 engagement. Admission starts at $20 for women and $30 for men but is subject to change per event. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid form of identification. For more information on Juicy Beach, please visit www.robbierivera.com.

*Additional dates will be announced soon.

Connect with Robbie Rivera:
Website: http://www.robbierivera.com/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/robbierivera
Twitter: http://twitter.com/robbierivera
YouTube: http://youtube.com/robbierivera

7:12 PM: Sheryl was asked, on Twitter, to be interviewed by the Associated Press. She is on the phone with them now.

7:03 PM: Just got interviewed by all kinds of media outside Amy’s. Watch for us on channels 3 and 10 news tonight! Oh, and the Phoenix New Times did a piece on us.

6:40 PM: I ran into the Phoenix New Times. She said the security has been kicking people out, and sending away the endless run of news vans pulling up. She was hiding behind a pillar!

6:39 PM: I must admit, our dinner was a success. No complaints here. We WILL be back.

6:37 PM: When Samy brought us our credit cards, we split the meal with our friends, we asked to see Amy. He said she was too busy, but when things “slowed down” she would come say hello.

6:35 PM: When looking at the bill, we realized the “deal” on the hummus. The hummus was $3, but the bread was $5. Still not a bad deal, and the bread was good.

6:32 PM: The crowd has dispersed thanks to active security guards. They are currently pacing in front of the restaurant.

6:30 PM: Samy delivered the check, and three servers followed to box our leftovers and to clear our plates. It’s obvious these servers were hired during the job fair, but they are all extremely nice and are taking good care of guests.

6:24 PM: Samy walked over to the window and pulled up all the shades. There was a crowd of people outside just watching trying to get a table.

6:14 PM: Samy came over and asked about the burger. He said the buns are homemade.

6:10 PM: Sheryl is getting a lot of flack on Twitter about being here. She’s being called a “plant”.

6:02 PM: The panini is delicious. The bread is nice and crusty, and the cheese is incredible. The meatball pizza is also really good. Thin crust and loaded with cheese.

5:58 PM: Our food arrived carried by three servers. Apparently we ordered a lot!

5:53 PM: Monti, from an infamous radio interview, just walked in and was greeted by Samy with a hug. She is on MY103.9 and has been receiving threats since the interview aired.

5:51 PM: The server asked again about the plates. We are still working in the appetizer; waiting on dinner. I ordered a ham and cheese panini. Sheryl ordered a meatball pizza.

5:43 PM: The server came over and asked if he could take away our plates. We were still working, but he was very nice. Samy is also walking around talking to tables.

5:37 PM: Our hummus appetizer arrived at the table. The hummus was only $3. Samy came over and talked with us. He said they don’t do happy hour because he doesn’t “cheat people” by changing the price of his food. Said people come in, get this and a bottle of wine. The bread is amazing and the hummus is delicious.

5:33 PM: Samy came over and took some photos with us. There are several people walking around shooting video and taking photos of everyone.

5:27 PM: A server was taking drinks to a table, and Samy came over and showed him the proper way to deliver drinks. He said it helps avoid spills.

5:26 PM: Samy takes the order from our server and enters it into the computer. The servers here are not allowed to enter orders into the computer.

5:22 PM: Our server came over to take our order. The wait staff seems nice, and seems to know the menu well. Found out all sides are separate.

5:19 PM: Samy came over and gave us permission to take photos. He also said we could blog about this. He seems nice. He also called Gordon Ramsay “fake”.

5:16 PM: Finally got seated. I was asked by a lady, while signing my consent form, if I was live blogging. I said, “Maybe.” She said, “We don’t appreciate that.”

5:07 PM: The doors are still locked, but Samy is standing in front of the window chomping on a piece of gum. More security guards are starting to show up.

5:00 PM: Our reservation is at 5:00, and the doors are locked. However, the hostess is out here apologizing for the delay. They are still “setting up” for dinner. At least she is nice!

4:45 PM: Arrive to a line of people waiting to get in, several reporters lurking in the parking lot, and two security guards guarding the main entrance. Let the circus begin!

4:39 PM: Having some technical issues with the iPhone WordPress app. I hope this doesn’t happen during dinner.

4:36 PM: On our way to Amy’s Baking Company. Will there be a media circus in the parking lot when we arrive?

2:42 PM: I will be taking photos tonight, and will update with a gallery tomorrow morning. Also look for these photos to appear on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

2:31 PM: We have dinner reservations at 5:00 PM. I will update as necessary tonight and tomorrow with our experience at Amy’s Baking Company.

Amy’s Baking Company needs no introduction. They have been all over the news, at least here in Phoenix, for the last week or so. After Amy’s appeared on Kitchen Nightmares with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, fans flocked to popular social media sites like Yelp, Facebook, and Twitter to unleash on Amy and her establishment. If you haven’t seen the episode, I highly recommend you watch it. Imagine eating here… how would YOU react in a situation like this? The entire episode is below for your viewing pleasure.

I have to give credit to my buddy Dennis for introducing me to this circus. He, from the moment this started, has been obsessed with the story and has literally watched Amy’s Baking Company crumble. When the social media storm broke, they closed their doors to wait until the dust settled. In the meantime, their Facebook page has gone literally viral. They had, when this all started, 1,900 Facebook “Likes”. As of Monday afternoon, they had 96,850. This number is growing, and will reach 100,000 in a few hours. They have been averaging around 2,000 new connections an hour. Their Twitter page hasn’t seen much action, but Facebook has been the focus for fans all around the world. I will admit I disagree with people that haven’t been to Amy’s leaving reviews, but that is just the nature of social media. Nothing is going to stop these people, regardless of where they live, of having a voice.

Facebook Comments Go Viral

Facebook started to go viral when Amy (and her husband Samy, owner of Amy’s Baking Company) posted a few things on Facebook. She said some things that were NOT safe for work, and you can view some of those comments below. Again, this is NSFW. Please keep in mind that these comments have all been removed from Facebook. I just noticed earlier today that photos, including their Facebook cover photo, has been removed. Also keep in mind, while reading these comments, that Amy would claim their Facebook, Twitter, and Yelp accounts were hacked and the FBI was “on the case”. That in of itself makes me laugh. Anyway, check these out:

You can see this post went viral with the number of comments and the number of people engaging with this post. After a few hours, these posts were eventually deleted, but we can thank the Huffington Post for taking some screenshots of these while they were up.

This just gets better.

This is one of my favorite posts. Please, take my name. What action do you have? I am pretty sure the Facebook terms of use has us covered. They also keep making mention of Reddit, and I am not really sure what happened over there. Yelp is what got me excited about this story. Yelp and Facebook, of course. I would just LOVE to see they file a lawsuit against Facebook and/or the people leaving these negative comments. Classic!

I told you this wasn’t safe for work.

Ha! Obviously their accounts were hacked? Of course, with everything else going on, now this? You have got to be kidding me. Does she actually think people are going to believe this nonsense? This post is where I started to think this was all fake. The more and more I think about this, and trust me… I have been thinking about this ALL week, the more I think this is fake. To get on a show like Kitchen Nightmares, you need money. Samy has money. He even called himself a “playboy” and an “original gangster”. They have also admitted that the restaurant is not about making money, but about giving Amy (if that was her real name) something to do. Imagine the marketing company behind this one… anyway, I will talk more about that later. Just know this was the post that got me thinking about how genius this was if in fact it was fake.

Like I said, all of these posts were removed… but not before some major news outlets could get their hands on them. Even my buddy Dennis was telling me to take screenshots. Oh, and get this. Dennis got to meet Samy! We were actually having dinner with Dennis and his wife, and we were meeting at Fate Brewing Company so we could ride together. On their way to Fate, they stopped by Amy’s. Sure enough, here comes Amy and Samy cruising in a Range Rover. Samy stopped, rolled the window down, and started talking to Dennis. I am still jealous that he got to meet Samy. Hopefully I get the chance to meet him tomorrow during their grand reopening.

Amy’s Baking Company Hires Help

After things started to settle down a little bit, Amy’s decided to hire local PR firm Rose+Moser+Allyn Public & Online Relations. That seems like a really lone name for a business. Anyway, Jason Rose, the Rose behind Rose+Moser+Allyn is notorious for taking on big cases like this. Past clients of Rose+Moser+Allyn include the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, Fox Restaurant Concepts, and Arizona Capital Times. Speaking of Fox Restaurant Concepts, I am still waiting on my gift card from The Lodge. (Remember our horrible service, our comical interaction with management, and the food poisoning we suffered while dining at The Lodge?) Anyway, Amy’s hired them to help clean up the mess, and scheduled a grand reopening for Tuesday, May 21st, 2013. They then took to Facebook regarding reservations. Thanks to Sheryl’s tip, we were able to get an email in just in time. So guess what… we are going to the grand reopening. Not only are we going, I will be blogging LIVE from Amy’s Baking Company. The live blog will be below, and I will make sure to leave constant updates on what is happening, the quality of service, and if I see Amy throw a knife at someone! Follow the live blog below, and share with all your friends. The circus is about to begin!

UPDATE: According to the Phoenix Business Journal, as of 3:02 PM MST, Amy’s Baking Company has cancelled a Tuesday press conference. This was the prelude to the grand reopening. They have also ended their relationship with Rose+Moser+Allyn Public & Online Relations. Well that didn’t last long.

UPDATE: Due to strict media regulations for tonight’s dinner, I will NOT be live blogging but will be taking notes and will updates this post after my meal. I do plan on tweeting during the meal, so make sure to follow me on Twitter at @rickyleepotts and follow the hashtag #AmysBakingCo.

Connect with Amy’s Baking Company:
Website: http://amysbakingco.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/amysbakingco
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/bouzagloabc
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/amys-baking-company-scottsdale

Thanks to Mixify for putting this together. The live sets were apparently a release party for the album. That is my kind of release party! Now I need to go listen to more Luke Bond. Bond. Luke Bond. See what I did there? Fun!

So you are a DJ AND a producer. Do you prefer one to the other and do you think you can be one and not the other?

I love both; they feed off one another. Producing is really fun. You can pretty much do whatever the hell you want in audio and then go out and play it to a crowd which is where the DJing comes into play!

Tell me more about your new radio show coming to AH.FM.

Basically it’s an hour show each month on AH.FM called Hollywood and starts next Wednesday. It will be available by iTunes and SoundCloud the following day, too. It will cover all sorts of music including progressive house, techno, melodic and uplifting trance.

How did you get hooked up with AVA? Tell me more about your relationship with them.

Hooked up through AVA through their management. Sent them over “Superstar” and “Hollywood” and Andy Moor wanted it straight away! (Laughs.)

That was a VERY short interview, but it was fun doing it live while 350+ fans watched our conversation. I recently did an interview with Topher Jones in a Google+ Hangout, and now this. The sky is the limit with where and how I can conduct interviews. That was fun, even though we only got to chat for a few minutes. Hope you enjoyed the interview AND the new release from Garuda. Let’s dance, people!

Connect with Luke Bond:
Website: http://www.lukebond.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lukebondmusic
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/itslukebond
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/lukebondtube

“I felt honored when Garuda approached me to mix the 3rd chapter in “The Sound Of Garuda” series,” Ben Gold said. “Being the next ambassador of this compilation after Gareth Emery makes me really proud!”

Mix 1 contains chart smashers like Emma Hewitt’s “Rewind” (Mikkas Remix), W&W and Ummet Ozcan “The Code”, and Eximinds with “Mainbeat”, before closing out with Ben Gold’s new track “Amplified”, which debuted on ASOT 612 along with an exlusive interview with Armin van Buuren about the compilation. Over on Mix 2, you’ll find the newly released Ben Gold track “Mesocylone”, along with Garuda exclusives like Craig Connelly’s huge debut vocal single with Christina Novelli titled “Black Hole” and a massive new track from Gareth Emery’s upcoming album called “Layers”.

“This 2-mix compilation reflects some of my current set highlights, some classics, and some very hot unreleased stuff,” Ben said. “I’m excited to present the unreleased tracks from Gareth and Craig Connelly, the hot new remixes of “Where Life Takes Us” and “Fall With Me”, and of course my next single, “Amplified”.”

The third in the popular Sound of Garuda series, Ben Gold takes the listener through a flashback of unforgettable tunes that are sure to ignite memories of sandy beaches and strobe-induced nights on the dance floor. Add this compilation to your collection and relive the euphoria that can only come from the sound of the world’s best trance and progressive artists.

Mixify Digital Release Party featuring Ben Gold, Luke Bond, Eximinds & Rob Naylor

On Wednesday, May 15, Garuda Music is joining up with Mixify for The Sound of Garuda: Chapter 3 digital release party featuring Ben Gold, Luke Bond, Eximinds, and Rob Naylor. This 4-hour event with some of the hottest rising stars in trance and progressive is guaranteed to be just what you need to get you through hump day. Tune in online or through your mobile phone by downloading the Mixify app at blog.mixify.com/mobile.

Connect with Ben Gold:
Website: http://www.bengoldonline.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bengoldonline
Twitter: twitter.com/bengoldonline
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bengoldonline

You are originally from Texas. Is it true that everything is bigger in Texas?

I would love to say it is! I know I’m not the tallest person in the world, but there is a great big music scene down here. There is a big fan base here, and a big following. There are a lot of good things in Texas.

So where are you originally from in Texas? I know you bounced around a little bit.

I was born and raised in Austin. I went to school in San Marcos at Texas State University. I am back living in Austin, but I have been traveling the state, and beyond, playing music for the past seven years.

The video for “True Love” just came out. Tell me more about that single and about the video. What bar is that and do you know the two people that are featured in that video?

It was shot at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos. That is where I went to school, and I have played there several times. It’s our second #1 single off the current album Beggin’ For More. The song is self-produced, self-written, and is one of my favorite songs on the record. The groove of that song is so cool, and addicting. It is the type of beat you can’t help but nod your head to while driving down the road or tapping your foot to wherever you are.

I don’t know the two people in the video. I didn’t know them before the video shoot. They did a really good job. I am not much of an actor. I was happy to have professionals there to take over that role.

Tell me more about your band members.

Our drummer’s name is Will Armstrong. He has been with me almost since day one. Actually, June will be seven years for him. I haven’t been touring much longer than that. At least playing my own music with a band. He played on the last two records including the Anywhere In Texas album. He is one of my best friends. All the guys are; we have known each other for a long time.

Our bass player is Eric Lenington. He has been with us for four years in June. He has played with a ton of guys in the Texas music scene. He is actually from a small town in North Carolina.

Our piano player is from Austin. He grew up down the road from me. I didn’t know him growing up, but he lived down the road for me. He is a great addition to the band. My manager plays piano, and he is my manager’s student. That is how I got to know him.

The guitar player has been with us for about a year. He played with a friend of mine for a long time before changing routes and joining our band. That’s us!

You have another hit single out right now. The track is “The Night Is Young” and appears on your new album Beggin’ For More. This is a big release for you. Tell me more about the album, your expectations with the album, etc.

Like I said, the album was self-produced. That is the most fun I have found recently. Producing is such a fun job. It is tough work, to be focused on that many songs. But it is such a fun challenge. It is a welcome challenge for me. It is one of my newest passions.

The songs on this album are a lot more mature than what I have written in the past. I really think there is a song on here for everybody. Song like “The Night Is Young” are on the radio, and there are songs on there, for example, that are totally country; all about whiskey drinking. There is one on there about long distance relationships. I used a string quartet on that one. There is a slow waltz on there. I just think we have something for everyone on the new album.

You play a lot of shows in Texas. Do you have a favorite venue in the Lone Star State?

I don’t have a favorite, but I know I always love playing at Billy Bob’s. It’s always great to be in Fort Worth. I also really enjoy playing at WhiteWater Amphitheater in New Braunfels. I can’t get enough of that venue. It’s a big place to play, and is filled with great people.

I can’t believe I am going to miss you here in Phoenix. Do you come to the Valley a lot? Do you have a big tour planned for this year?

Gosh, I wish I could. This is our first step seeing how we do, and seeing how Arizona welcomes us. Texas reminds me of the northeast. You can drive an hour, two or three and always find a place to play. You can always find a big city. When you go out west, the big cities are further and further apart. It’s tougher for us to get out there without major radio success. But, we’re getting there. This is the first step, and the first step is key. If this show goes well, I am sure you will see more of us in the near future.

You were first on the radio at an early age… you were seventeen at the time. Do you remember where you were the first time you heard your work on the radio?

I was at home. I was a senior in high school. I don’t know who called me, or who called my mother; someone called my mother at the house. It was in the morning on a local Austin station. Yeah, I jumped up still in my underwear. I was excited. I was only seventeen years old. I couldn’t have been happier! They still play me now. I am now friends with the guys that run that station, and they play me there. It’s such a cool thing to have come that far. That wasn’t a hit on the radio. That was just a spin on the radio. I didn’t have my first #1 until about six months ago.

What is the biggest audience you have ever played for?

We played in Corpus Christi at the American Bank Center for an FFA convention. It was 10,000 high school kids. It was incredible. They were a rambunctious crowd. It was one of our best shows, too. High school kids love country music. I could do that show every year! We also played a huge festival in France. It’s a yearly festival they have there. We played at the Dell Diamond at The Round Rock in Austin with Tracy Lawrence and Clint Black. That was when we first started out, and that was a huge crowd. We also played at Old Concrete Street Amphitheater for about 10,000.

Do you get nervous playing in front of that many people?

No, honestly I get excited. I would be more nervous in front of ten to twenty. I love the energy; I get pumped up. If there are any nerves, it’s nerves of excitement. I love it.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you on stage?

When I think of it, I don’t want to tell you. (Laughs.) I spilled some BBQ sauce o my jeans right on the crotch area. I tried to clean it up, with some water, before I had to play. They bumped up our show time and I didn’t know. I had to walk with my crotch wet! I thought, no one will see it. My guitar was covering it. Sure enough, during the first song, two girls standing right in front of me looked me in the eyes, and I saw their eyes make their way down to my crotch. They started laughing and whispering. No need to worry about it now. It was pretty funny.

Gary Allan might be my favorite artist of all time. You have opened for him in the past. You have also opened for guys like Tracy Lawrence, Clint Black, and the Eli Young Band. Do you get nervous opening for guys like that? Do you get the chance to hang out with those guys before or after the set?

I have hung out with most all of them, at least a time or two. I didn’t get to meet Gary. For the most part, we have all have something in common. We are out there playing music for people, and enjoy it. If anything, it excites me more. If we are going to play in front of someone like Gary Allan, our goal is to do a better job than they do. We want to give them our best, and we hope they are watching, as well. We want the crowd to say, “We came for Eli Young, but we enjoyed watching Kyle Park and his band.” We are not out to beat anyone, but to show we are working as hard.

Did I see you on MTV Cribs? How in the world did you get hooked up with that? Oh, and by the way… nice crib!

(Laughs.) That wasn’t real. That was YouTube fun. Someone I was hooked up, for the night, in the presidential suite of the hotel we were staying at. I had had one too many, and decided to have a buddy film me walking around this hotel room. We did that on the fly, and I made everything up on the fly.

Well, you did a really good job with it!

That video has more views than any of my music videos! I gave it to my bass player; he did all of the artwork on it. He did all of the pricing, too. He does all our social networking, too. That is the most viral video I have had. That stuff comes from being goofy in front of the camera.

When you sit down to write a new track, where do you find inspiration?

Honestly, anywhere and everywhere. From conversations to a billboard or a book I am reading. I have heard Willie Nelson talk about this. He gets inspiration from everything, too. Inspiration comes from everything. As an artist, you need to branch out and gather information from everywhere. I have been influenced from every genre of music. Just listen to my albums. They are all over the board. They are pop, country, rock… there is Cajun on the first album. I do everything I can to include my influence in the music I make.

You are on the road a lot. Do you ever get homesick?

Yeah, I do. If I am at my house for three or four days, I get bored. I like being on the road. I don’t get homesick in that sense. I do miss my family. I am not married, but I miss my brother. I love seeing my nephew.

We travel to the same places a lot. I think about professional athletes that travel across the nation. They play Sacramento, then LA, then to the east coast to check out Miami then to Boston. That is traveling the world. Because of that, a goal of ours is to travel. I love to travel, and I would love to see the world. If I was traveling and seeing amazing things, I wouldn’t be homesick but I would be learning a lot and doing a lot of cool things. I only get homesick because I don’t like to be sitting down and not doing anything.

I am never on stage thinking, “I wish I was home right now.” Being on stage is being home.

What’s next for Kyle Park?

We are going to push this album for a good while. We are on our second single on the album, and I think there are a few more radio singles on the album. Anyone can burn a copy of the record and give it to you. Until you see it live, you never know. I never play a song the same way twice. Crowd interaction is great, too. The live energy is something we do well. Come see us, when you can.

In all of the interviews I do, I always give the artist the last word. Go.

Oh, wow. I know that we don’t get to Arizona very much… but it is in the future. For all of the country fans that want to come see us, spread the gospel for us. We don’t have that big label behind us yet. Everything we do is hard work and grassroots campaigning. There is a lot to be said about independent artists today. I am twenty-seven years old traveling a thousand miles to play music for an hour. The more people that can come see us the more grateful and the more thankful I am.

Connect with Kyle Park:
Website: http://www.kylepark.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyleparkmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kyle_park
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/kyleparkmusic

A few holes later there was a rain delay as a nasty storm moved in. A reporter grabbed Sergio and asked him a few questions about what had happened on the second hole. During his interview with Steve Sands, Sergio said, “Well, obviously Tiger was on the left and it was my shot to hit. He moved all the crowd that he needed to move, I waited for that. I wouldn’t say that he didn’t see that I was ready, but you do have a feel when the other guy is going to hit and right as I was in the top of the backswing, I think he must have pulled like a 5 wood or a 3 wood and obviously everybody started screaming. So that didn’t help very much. But it was unfortunate because – I mean I might have hit it there if nothing happens, you never know – but if I hit a good shot there and maybe make birdie, it gets my day started in a bit of a different way.” Really? You have GOT to be kidding me. You can watch his interview below.

After the rain delay they showed some footage from both perspectives. Tiger was so far left he couldn’t even see Sergio. It was NOT, and I repeat not on purpose. Everyone watching knows that. Johnny Miller, a guy that I can’t stand, even said that. The fact that Sergio is even trying to create drama makes me dislike him even more. Not that I really cared for him in the first place, but this is ridiculous.

Sergio went on to say, “There’s really not much you can do. I think that I try to respect everyone as much as possible out there. I try to be careful what I do to make sure it doesn’t bother the other players.” Give me a break, Sergio.

Because of this, I hope Tiger goes on to win the event. Sergio hit a bad shot. He hit a lot of bad shots today, as a matter of fact. Don’t try to blame Tiger for this. Grow up, be a man, and hit more balls on the driving range. Jerk!

There… my rant is over. I hope Tiger can pull it off tomorrow. Good luck, TW!

“a well-produced, feel good, and universally catchy track.”- Dancing Astronaut

At a mere 23 years of age, Mat Zo is the hotly tipped British electronic music star championed by everyone from Pete Tong, A-Trak, and Swedish House Mafia to Skrillex, Lifelike, Above & Beyond and more. His diverse Beatport hits on the legendary Anjunabeats label include “Bipolar”, “Superman” and “Frequency Flier”. High profile global tours, collaborations with fellow talent Arty (“Mozart”),  and a reputation as one of dance music’s most acerbic wits has seen his star climb ever higher in the past 12 months. 2013 will see him release his debut artist album on Astralwerks – which will cover everything from glitchy hip-hop and electronica to UK garage and big room club bangers.

“…beautifully brings together the styles of both producers. ‘Easy’ supplies a sound that is both melodic and energetic, bringing shiny piano progressions that combine with powerful synth behind a pounding beat to create an uplifting track that is sure to put hands in the sky at the biggest of EDM events.” – Elektro Daily

“Easy”, a big room melodic house anthem that weds feel-good soulfulness with massive contemporary dynamics, has already reached #1 on Beatport and Hype Machine, was premiered to great acclaim on Radio 1 by Pete Tong. Zo was also recently named MTV Clubland’s “Artist To Watch”. The eclectic 6-track EP features a range of new remixes of “Easy” by such luminaries as Belgium-based Modek, indie darlings Lamaitre and drum n’ bass legend Andy C. The track began life as a demo for Zo’s album, until Robinson brought him on the road to tour for his successful single “Language” which sold more than 250,000 copies and hit #1 on Beatport and iTunes Dance charts. While on the road, the solo effort turned into collaboration between two of the world’s hottest young electronic music talents, and together, Robinson and Zo have created one of the most incendiary crossover dance records of the year.

Mat Zo & Porter Robinson – Easy (Official Video)

Mat Zo North American tour dates include:

• May 17 Richmond, CA at DaDa Life Compound, Craneway Pavilion
• May 17 San Francisco, CA at Ruby Skye (AFTERPARTY)
• May 18 Tacoma, WA at Tacoma Dome, Dayglow Tour
• May 25 Chicago, IL at Electric Daisy Carnival
• May 31 Las Vegas, NV at Light
• June 22 Las Vegas, NV at Electric Daisy Carnival
• August 03 Toronto, ON at Veld Music Festival
• August 31 New York,  NY at Electric Zoo Festival

Easy Remix E.P. tracks include:

1. 01. Radio Edit
2. Andy C Remix
3. Modek Bright As Day Remix
4. Botnek Remix
5. Lemaitre Remix

An extended remix will be released separately.

Wake Your Mind just went deluxe. I must say I can’t stop listening to the new release. How is this release different this time around? Why did you decide to release a deluxe edition?

The Deluxe Edition release simply contains the best of Wake Your Mind. Basically, that means we released the complete original album, the best remixes, some so far unreleased remixes, the videos of the singles, and some more bonus material on top. We thought there was so much new material that it needed to get a proper release, thinking it’s a must have for every fan, and hopefully new fans in the making!

The release features remixes from Ferry Corsten, W&W, Tritonal, Orjan Nilsen. Explain what it’s like having other massive names in electronic dance music remix your work.

It’s always fantastic when such appreciated colleagues and friends take their time to remix our music. We are really happy with how the remixes turned out, always fun to play them in our set and one of the reasons the Deluxe Edition gets received so well.

“Be Your Sound” and the title track “Wake Your Mind” are my two favorite singles on the release. Is it possible for you guys to pick a favorite?

This is hard to say; this changes with the mood we are in. It also changed in the surrounding we listen to the album in, same it seems with people listening to it. We heard already every track of Wake Your Mind mentioned as someones favorite track on the album, which makes us hope we produced a good album from A to Z.

Cosmic Gate & Cary Brothers – Wake Your Mind (Official Music Video)

Do you play “Wake Your Mind” in all your live sets?

We have a big repertoire of tracks and remixes done during the years, plus we of course love to play out other producers tracks, so we don’t play it in every set to have a bit of a variety.

There are a lot of great clubs out there… but do you have a favorite? Do you prefer playing clubs or festivals?

Indeed, there are a lot of amazing clubs out there, and that’s why we really cannot just mention one club here. About the second part of your question, we like both, festival sets are shorter and more filled with highlights, while a club set in average is longer, that’s why its possible to play a bit of a real set building music up and down and the contact to the crowd is closer and you get a better vibe and a more intimate energy, so both is great in its way and we wouldn’t want to miss it.

Having more than one DJ in the booth seems to be a trend in EDM right now. Does it ever get crowded up there?

Well, we have been doing it for fourteen years now, and indeed it gets crowded up there sometimes too much! Some DJ booths are simply designed for one DJ and not a duo, and then we sometimes have to be careful not to knock the other guy out while clapping or put the arms in the air, but so far we always both survived the gigs! (Laughs.)

Your tour schedule is pretty full for the month of May. You are all over the place from Columbia to Singapore. Do you have any big plans for the summer? Are you taking Wake Your Mind on the road?

We actually have Wake Your Mind on the road since the album got released at first, and we still continue with it, the reactions are great so we still see you guys in the summer hopefully waking some minds.

I just love the lyrics to the single “Wake Your Mind”. Who wrote the lyrics for that track?

The song is written and also gets performed by our man Cary Brothers, a super talented singer/songwriter from LA that actually is doing more independent and rock stuff, but we think his vocal fits perfect to the more progressive feel of “Wake Your Mind”. That track is one of our favorites from the album as well.

Las Vegas has become a center for EDM in the United States. You guys are playing the Marquee pool this May. What keeps you guys coming back to Sin City?

To play Vegas is always big fun. People come there just to relax and party, so for us it’s always a stop we don’t want to miss. We are fine playing Vegas during the day at pool parties and at night in the nightclubs.

You have done a lot of work with Emma Hewitt. What’s it like working with her?

After all the work and the numerous gigs we have played with Emma, she is kind of a part of our family meanwhile! She is simply super talented and skilled, and we always have much fun hanging out with her, means, you guys sure have not heard our last cooperation track together for sure…

Cosmic Gate & Emma Hewitt – Be Your Sound

What’s next for Cosmic Gate?

We just started working on new music, a new single, one cooperation track on top besides this, we will start our own radio show/podcast pretty soon, lets keep your ears open, it won’t be long.

Thanks for doing this, guys. I know you are resting up for a busy summer. In all of the interviews I do, I always give the artist the last word. Go.

Go ahead “Wake Your Mind”, we won’t tell!!!

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Their #1 debut single, “Cruise” has most recently garnered Florida Georgia Line a trifecta of 2013 CMT Music Awards nominations for Video of the Year; Duo Video of the Year and Breakthrough Video of the Year. Fan voting on CMT.com runs through June 2 at midnight EST. The awards show will air LIVE from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 5 at 8:00 PM EST and on CMT and CMT.com.

Garnering buzz among fans, media and several superstars across genres – including Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Ed Sheeran – the breakout duo has skyrocketed since releasing “Cruise” and the remix featuring Nelly, which has sold a combined total of nearly 3 million downloads. The GRAMMY-winning hip hop artist and Florida Georgia Line will perform the collaboration on May 19 during the CBS special – ACM PRESENTS: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night. The hot newcomers also have a Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Country Song (“Cruise”) and will present on the televised show, which airs May 19 on ABC at 8:00 PM EST live from Las Vegas.

The ACM New Artist of the Year and New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year winners will open for Taylor Swift’s on her The Red Tour that kicked off last night in Louisville, Kentucky. They are in Columbus, Ohio tonight before heading back out with Luke Bryan’s Dirt Road Diaries Tour on May 17. This spring, they will be featured on millions of General Mills’ products as part of Outnumber Hunger, a national campaign that helps secure meals in local communities. In its second year, the initiative is a partnership between Big Machine Label Group, General Mills and Feeding America.

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Pictured (L-R): Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley ecstatically celebrate their chart-topping hit, “Get Your Shine On”, and three CMT Music Awards nominations. Photo Credit: Justin Mrusek

Remaining faithful to the rich urgency of Depeche Mode’s original version, the duo ignite the track’s dance floor possibilities. Building on these foundations with propulsive drums, pulsing bass and a carefully sculpted climactic arrangement, the result is a masterclass in emotive club music. There are few artists better equipped to rise to the challenge of remixing electronic pioneers Depeche Mode than Angello and Lu Cont, AKA Stuart Price. With a list of innumerable accolades between them, each brings their sizeable credentials to the table.

The “Soothe My Soul” remix follows on the heels of an intimate concert Depeche Mode recently performed for fans at Troubadour in LA, which marked the band’s smallest show ever in Los Angeles. In addition, the group also recently launched their first world tour in four years in conjunction with the release of their new studio album Delta Machine. The European leg kicks off in Nice, France tonight with North American dates set to commence in Detroit this August.

Depeche Mode has gone on to become one of modern music’s most influential groups with global sales in excess of 100 million. Formed in 1981, Depeche Mode – Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andy “Fletch” Fletcher – continue to win critical and commercial acclaim around the world both in the studio and on the road.  The band’s albums have reached the top 10 in over 20 countries, including the US and UK.