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In 2000, the Sri Lankan born, London bred Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam was encouraged, by electro-clash icon Peaches, to make music on a Roland MC-505 Groovebox. Maya pulled lyrics from journals she had written during a 4 month trip to the Caribbean island of St Vincent. In 2005, she released Arular, selling 130,000 copies in the U.S. and reaching mainstream charts in Europe and the U.K. It was considered as much a political statement as a musical one. * In 2007, Kala was released. Once again, it received unanimous international critical praise. It topped multiple “Best of the Year†lists in publications around the world, which cite its deft mixture of politics, social consciousness, and inimitable genre-blending. In 2008, the single “Paper Planes†brought Maya worldwide mainstream acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy for Record of the Year in 2009.* The song was also featured in the film Slumdog Millionaire, in addition to M.I.A contributing vocals to the Oscar nominated track from the film, “O… Saya.†* 2010 saw the release of, /\/\/\Y/\, which received early praise from the media with Rolling Stone commenting, “M.I.A's latest is as challenging and awesomely out-there as the title of her album /\/\/\Y/\.†/\/\/\Y/\ went Top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart and #1 on the Dance/Electronic chart.* On Dec. 31, 2010, she put out the acclaimed mixtape Vickileekx. Now, as M.I.A. readies her fourth studio album, new track “Bad Girls†made its debut on Pitchfork.com January 30 th and was released worldwide on January 31 st . “Bad Girls†was produced by Danja (Timbaland, Diddy, Madonna, Nelly Furtado, Pink). The “Bad Girls†video was shot in*Ouarzazate, Morocco and directed by Romain Gavras (M.I.A.‘s “Born Free†and JUSTICE’s “Stressâ€) and debuts on Noisey - VICE's new music channel on YouTube on February 3rd.* Expect a full length release from M.I.A this summer! * Named one of the ten defining artists of the 2000’s decade by Rolling Stone and one of the world’s 100 most influential people by Time magazine, M.I.A. has been nominated for an Academy Award and two Grammys (“Paper Planes†and “Swagga Like Usâ€).* * Awards and Accolades * 2005 Won Groovevolt Music & Fashion Awards Best Alternative Album – Arular 2005 Spin and Urb magazines' "Artist of the Year". 2005 Mercury Music Prize Shortlisted – Album of the Year – Arular 2005 Q Awards 2005 Nominated – Best New Act 2006 Southbank Show Awards - Breakthrough Award 2007 USA Today’ s "100 Most Interesting People of 2007". 2007 Kala voted #1 record of the year in both Rolling Stone & Blender 2008 Independent Music Awards (Canada) - International Album of the Year (Kala) 2008 Independent Music Awards (Canada) - International Artist/Group/Duo of the Year 2008 named one of the 10 best dressed of 2008 by Vogue magazine. 2008 Village Voice 's * Pazz+Jop Poll: Singles Winner 2009 named one of Time magazines 100 most influential people. 2009 wins Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the Bet awards 2009 Nominated Bet awards – Best New Artist 2009 Grammy Nominated – Record of the Year – "Paper Planes" 2009 Grammy Nominated – Best Rap Song – "Swagga Like Us†2009 Nominated Academy Award – Best Original song– "O...Saya" 2009 Won -Ascap PRS awards - "Paper Planes" 2009 Won -Ascap PRS awards "Swagga Like Us" 2009 Nominated Brit Awards - British Female Solo Artist 2009 Bet Awards – Won Best Female Hip Hop Artist 2009 Ivor Novello Awards - Best Selling British Song (“Paper Planesâ€) 2009 Nme Awards USA - Best International Solo Artist* 2009 Dove Awards – Won Best Non-Christian Hip Hop (“20 Dollarâ€) 2009 Babytalk Golden Pacifier Awards 2009 Time Magazine - Top 100 Influential People of 2009 2010 Urban Music Awards Uk – Best Asian Act 2011 Uk Asian Music Awards - Best Video ("Xxxo"), Best Female Act, Best Urban act * M.I.A Online Miauk.com Facebook.com/miauk @miauniverse ~AXS

Alan Manzi & Baltimoroder are both resident DJs at Make It New, the long-standing house & techno Thursday night party at Middlesex Lounge in Cambridge. They've played together for years and are seasoned vets when it comes to on-point track selection, tight mixing, and serious dance-floor orchestration. In the lounge, John Barera and Nick Minieri take you down, way down, to the underground. That's what these two know how to do best, with flavors of deep house, techno, and even some dnb!

Hailing from Mainz, near Frankfurt, Germany, Ian Pooley, alongside other nu school German artists such as Mousse T., Boris Dlugosch and partner in crime, DJ Tonka, has been swapping the traditional hard trance/techno sounds typical of some German clubs for the funky and sublime sounds imported from America, to great affects. Pooley has been bridging the gap between techno and house, creating superb tracks such as the massive 'Celtic Cross' and 'Chord Memory' on the Force Inc. Music Works, as well as recording more housier and disco orientated workouts for labels such as John Acquaviva's Definitive Recordings, Effective Records and NRK Sound Division. Ian has also remixed for Daft Punk, Cardigans, The, Beloved, The, Green Velvet, Modjo, Nick Holder and many more. By refusing to pigeonhole his sound, Pooley records have graced the record boxes of DJs as diverse as Dave Clarke, Justin Robertson, Dave Angel, Judge Jules and Terry Farley. Most recently, Ian has recorded two albums for V2 Records, Inc.; "Meridian" was a classic Pooley album, choc full of tech-house delights and including the massive "What's Your Number" as remixed by Jazzanova and Bob Sinclar. Ian released his second LP for V2 in 2000; 'Since Then' saw Ian move in a more housier, latin direction and spawned the hit single '900 Degrees'.

with Ana Sia and Penthouse Penthouse Doors at 8:00 PM “If our last album was introverted, then the new one is definitely extroverted ,†Justin Boreta explains of one of 2014’s most anticipated electronic-music albums: The Glitch Mob’s Love Death Immortality, to be released February 11, 2014. Boreta represents one -third of The Glitch Mob’s core members, alongside Ed Ma (aka edIT) and Joshua Mayer (aka Ooah). Together, this supergroup trio of instrumentalist/producers have in Love Death Immortality created the ideal follow-up to The Glitch Mob’s 2010 debut full-length LP, Drink The Sea. That album proved the group’s breakout: Drink The Sea spent numerous weeks atop the iTunes’ Electronic chart – and still remains in its top 10, nearly three years since its release. Put out completely independently on the group’s own Glass Air imprint (which will also handle Love Death Immortality), Drink The Sea would go on to sell over 80,000 copies and counting.

Guest Artist: GALANTIS This musical duo made history by being one of the only groups To make their live debut at a festival as large as Coachella during Last weekend’s festival. Come see this unstoppable duo live at Royale Before they’re selling out shows all over the world! For Guestlist list RSVP to bostonviplist@gmail.com *We’ve teamed up with Uber! Sign up @ https://get.uber.com/go/bostonviplist with promotion code “Bostonviplist†for a *FREE ride to and from the club for new users!

Cocodrills in collaboration with Minimax invite you to experience a new concept, En Noir, a night in black. An intimate experience fusing art, production and music to create a unique environment to submerge yourself in the music. Featuring sounds from CH1R1, AYRAN & WESTON, and RICHY. Plus, a special "En Noir" performance by COCODRILLS. Join us for an experience in the dark side...

Hailing from Mainz, near Frankfurt, Germany, Ian Pooley, alongside other nu school German artists such as Mousse T., Boris Dlugosch and partner in crime, DJ Tonka, has been swapping the traditional hard trance/techno sounds typical of some German clubs for the funky and sublime sounds imported from America, to great affects. Pooley has been bridging the gap between techno and house, creating superb tracks such as the massive 'Celtic Cross' and 'Chord Memory' on the Force Inc. Music Works, as well as recording more housier and disco orientated workouts for labels such as John Acquaviva's Definitive Recordings, Effective Records and NRK Sound Division. Ian has also remixed for Daft Punk, Cardigans, The, Beloved, The, Green Velvet, Modjo, Nick Holder and many more. By refusing to pigeonhole his sound, Pooley records have graced the record boxes of DJs as diverse as Dave Clarke, Justin Robertson, Dave Angel, Judge Jules and Terry Farley. Most recently, Ian has recorded two albums for V2 Records, Inc.; "Meridian" was a classic Pooley album, choc full of tech-house delights and including the massive "What's Your Number" as remixed by Jazzanova and Bob Sinclar. Ian released his second LP for V2 in 2000; 'Since Then' saw Ian move in a more housier, latin direction and spawned the hit single '900 Degrees'.

with Alex Grey & Allyson Grey, Mimosa, Star Slinger, Opiuo, Thriftworks, Andreilien, Kalya Scintilla, Love & Light, Insightful, KittyD and Tiger Fresh Doors at 7 p.m. (415) 673-5716.

Dj Colette at Smart Bar.

As one of the most truly innovative, versatile, and sought-after producers in all of dance music, it is undeniable that Seven Lions is on an exponential rise to international prestige. By garnering the attention of some of the world’s most prolific and well-respected artists such as Above & Beyond, Paul van Dyk, Skrillex, and Ellie Goulding, among others, it is clear that his powerfully emotive, visionary brand of bass-driven electronica has broken through the status quo to unveil a rare, one-of-a-kind musical experience. With his sheer technical prowess in the studio and behind the decks, Seven Lions brings new meaning to the art of music production and performance with his masterful, intricate and imaginative compositions and live sets that shed light on his deeply impassioned motivations as a true artist. Seemingly ahead of his time, he will only continue to harness his infinite potential as a producer/DJ and further establish himself in a vanguard of his own. In his early years as a metal and punk-inclined drummer with a fierce tenacity for success, Santa Barbara, California’s Jeff Montalvo, the mastermind behind Seven Lions, decided to take matters into his own hands, rather than waiting on his band mates. After a friend gave him the production program Fruity loops, it was history. Montalvo was set on an auspicious path to revamp the dance music industry as we know it - not as a drummer, but as a producer. With soulful, deep, hybridized creations - at times majestic, at others pulverizing - all distinctly his own, the 26-year-old multi-talented musician is single-handedly changing the sonic landscape for future generations to come by bridging the gap between the soaring, ethereal vibe of trance and intensely adrenalizing bass music. His breakout, contest-winning remix of Above & Beyond’s “You Got To Go†served as his remarkable introduction to the dance music world. As the track sat at #2 on Beatport’s Dubstep chart for over 6 weeks, second only to Skrillex’s remix of “Levels†which received hundreds of thousands of listens on YouTube, it was obvious that something particularly phenomenal was imminent for Montalvo. Following up on the recent release of his inventive collaboration with Minnesota, “Fevers†featuring Mimi Page, that amassed almost 200,000 SoundCloud plays in just under a month, Montalvo has offered a gripping, emotion-fueled song, “Strangers†with Myon & Shane and Tove Lo, as his contribution for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones official soundtrack. Prior to “Fevers†and “Strangers,†he dropped his transcendent Days To Come EP on the highly-influential OWSLA imprint. The EP’s ascent to #2 on the US iTunes Dance Charts and #1 on Beatport, serves as a testament to his truly inimitable sound and forward-thinking mentality. Montalvo also boasts a jaw-dropping portfolio of remixes and bootlegs for the likes of Tritonal, Paul van Dyk, Delerium, Superbus, Matrix and Futurebound, Oceanlab, and Florence and the Machine, among others, that exemplify his innate ability to completely transform a song into an extraordinary masterpiece that incorporates fundamental elements from the original, while still maintaining his definitive Seven Lions sound. Over the course of his brief career thus far, this sound has already been recognized by the top EDM publications such as Dancing Astronaut, Gotta Dance Dirty, Chubby Beavers, Vibe, Less Than 3, The Untz, Mixmag, SPIN, and even DJ Mag, where he was distinguished in an article titled, “New Masters of the Mainroom.†Just this year, Seven Lions was selected as the main support for Porter Robinson’s sold-out Circle Assembly tour, made appearances at world-renowned festivals, such as SXSW, Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival New York, Global Dance Festival, and Camp Bisco, as well as headlined the Avalon Hollywood, Webster Hall New York City, and other top-tier venues in cities far and wide. With the combination of his productions and mind-blowing sets that have proved to cement his meteoric rise to superstardom, the time is now for the burgeoning young talent that aims to make a lasting, positive impact on the world through his art. Montalvo’s other-worldly creativity and purposeful ambition is genuinely limitless as he has a number of monumental projects that are developing, including a new single for OWSLA in addition to an official remix of Röyksopp’s “Run into the Sea,†and a massive North American tour with Krewella set for the Fall. Fans will just have to wait and see what exactly will come of the future Seven Lions experience, but one thing can be certain - there will be more pioneering music and awe-inspiring performances. Terms and Conditions: This event is 21 and over. Any Ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Support lineup subject to change. No refunds will be issued for lack of identification or invalid identification. Fashionable Attire is required, no sneakers, shorts, tank tops, baseball hats or gym clothes. By purchasing a ticket, you will also receive weekly email blasts from Ruby Skye about upcoming events, guest lists and more.

Discover visionaries of the past to inspire your future.GOLDSTEIN Quintet for Saxophone and StringsGOULD Benny’s GigDVORAK String Quintet in G Op. 77Dvorak's melodic String Quintet lays the groundwork for future generations. Goldstein's soaring Quintet takes an old genre and gives it a new sound. Gould's duet for clarinet and bass pays homage to Benny Goodman and the music of the swing era.Presented by Chamber Project St. Louis

Axwell Light Light Vegas, the first-ever nightclub turned on by the creative minds behind Cirque du Soleil, premieres in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino April 26, 2013. Designed as an experience to tantalize all five senses, Light will offer far more than the traditional nightclub. Entering the realm of the unknown, each guest who experiences Light will instantly become part of the interactive show. The chic, fashion-forward 38,000-square-foot venue features high-tech production and theatrics, as well as world-renowned DJs and performers who will turn on a new kind of passion and creativity, redefining a “night out.†Joining forces with The Light Group and MGM Resorts International, Cirque du Soleil has unveiled its first-ever nightclub, Light, at Mandalay Bay. Situated near the doors to the parking garage, the 38,000-square-foot space is something of a creative laboratory showcasing a mix of entertainers and theatrics. You'll see unique performances featuring avant-garde costumes and distinctive choreography here. The nightclub also has the largest general admission dance floor in Las Vegas. Plus, Light features an exclusive lineup of world-renowned DJs including Skrillex, Sebastian Ingrosso, Zedd and Baauer. An evening spent here is sure to indulge all of your senses, thanks to custom-built staging and visual elements created by the special effects experts at Moment Factory. At Light an atmosphere is fostered where everyone in the club feels like they are part of the evening's show. -VEGAS.COM FAQS Do I need the printout for events? No, you won’t need a printout for any events. After filling out the form online you will get an email from us providing all the instructions for the event you’re attending. Please verify your email address and cell phone number to ensure the order form is correct. How are the events free? Consider us your one cool friend with all the hookups. Each venue provides us with a VIP guest list where your name is added. The venues and Ra Nightlife work together to provide as many people with VIP club access as possible. The more people in the club each night, the more successful they are. Every offer is subject to change at the venue’s discretion . (Any offer that states reduced admission, you will pay at the door of the venue.) If the venue reaches full capacity at any time, they are required to charge every guest at the door. To avoid any issues, please arrive early! If there are any changes before the event we will contact you with an update via email or text message. Can you explain “Even or More Girl Ratio?†In order to be placed on the guest list for certain venues, you will need a lovely lady or a group of lovely ladies by your side to qualify. Not all venues follow this guideline, but many do. Make sure to have the same amount of women to men or more women than men in your group. I have a mix group of guys and girls - which tickets do I pick for our group? Please select the mix/group tickets. By picking these tickets you’re acknowledging that you have an even or more girl ratio. What if I have one more guy in my group? Will the venue notice? Depending on each venue and who’s performing, the venue may notice and deny access. It’s better to play it safe or find an additional female to bring with your group. Why won’t they let us in? There are three main reasons a venue will deny entry: Dress code – Please dress to impress. For gentlemen, we recommend you wear a button down collared shirt and dress shoes. No baseball hats, tennis shoes, or open-toed shoes. Valid Id or passport – Please make sure your identification is valid and up to date. You will be turned away if your Id is expired. You’re too intoxicated. FOR Guest List Or Table Reservations Contact Us At 1 760 488 6929 Or By Email Ranightlife@live.com

For more than two decades, the world has known Paul van Dyk as one of Germany's most successful musicians and as one of the ultimate superstars of electronic music. As an artist, DJ and producer, Paul has surpassed various milestones over the course of his career, including having sold more than 3.5 million albums and being twice voted the world's No.1 DJ. He has remixed the likes of Madonna, Just in Timberlake, U2 and Depeche Mode. Earning a Grammy nomination and accepting the “Order of Merit†from the state of Berlin are just two of Paul's numerous accomplishments and accolades for his talents. His sensational DJ sets attract expansive crowds on every continent. Not only does van Dyk fill the world's best-known venues, but every year he transforms New York's Central Park into a unique open-air festival. His solo, beach-side performance in Rio de Janeiro attracted over one million people, and in May, he took over London’s O2 Brixton Academy for a standout show, whetting the UK’s appetite for his forthcoming Summer festival appearances. Away from the world of music, Paul's extracurricular exploits are without comparison. He grew up in East Berlin and experienced a divided city first-handedly in the former GDR, then beheld such historical events as the of the fall of the Berlin wall and the city's re-unification. World leaders and a television audience of billions recently witnessed Paul's performance of his anthem "We Are One" at the German Reunification ceremony, reiterating his role as a unique ambassador for the dance music community. During his extensive travels, Paul has been both an established figure for the youth and also a musical ambassador for the re-united Germany. Closer to home – both geographically and personally – his social enterprise work in Berlin includes his charity Rückenwind, which has led to regular dialogue with Germany’s politicians and policy makers on diverse issues. Paul van Dyk is truly an exceptional figure. Terms and Conditions: This event is 21 and over. Any Ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Support lineup subject to change. No refunds will be issued for lack of identification or invalid identification. Fashionable Attire is required, no sneakers, shorts, tank tops, baseball hats or gym clothes. By purchasing a ticket, you will also receive weekly email blasts from Ruby Skye about upcoming events, guest lists and more.

Dj Pierre at Smart Bar.

French Horn Rebellion, Hey Champ

Eastcoast Underground, Utopia Boston and Inner present Blend Saturday May 3, 2014 featuring :: Jungle Room :: Danny The WILDCHILD [sound Solution Digital, Rockers 175, Combat Records] GOODTYMEZ + E.H.T. [Eastcoast Underground] DJ Bruno + Chas BRONZ [utopia, Blend, H.O.M.E.] [soul Clap, Electrogenic] w/ Josiah Scribes [True, Amen] :: House Room :: Pete MOSS [Ovum, Apt] CHARLES MAZZOLA [Re:Set, Mmmmaven, Together] KRANZ [Eastcoast Undergrond, Electrogenic] :: Techno Room :: Nigel Richards [611, Techno Nation, TechnoHouse.fm, Thoughtless] BAMBOO [DJs Evolved, Swing Kids, Relax Sundays] KEITH MATTAR [sonic Beating] TICKET Info: $15 Advance at http://blendmay.brownpapertickets.com/ More at the door! Cash Only! 21+ VENUE: The Machine Complex 1254 Boylston St Boston, Ma 02115 (617) 536-1950 Photography: By Evan Smith Photography https://www.facebook.com/EvanSmithPhoto BLEND : 3 Rooms & 2 Floors of heart pounding UDM! Every 1st Saturday of the month from 10pm to 2am! https://www.facebook.com/BlendUDM House / Techno / Drum & Bass / Breaks / Garage

Boyfriends is a gay dance night at the Milky Way in Jamaica Plain on the 3rd Friday monthly. Nominated for Best Gay Night in the Boston Phoenix Best of 2013 Poll. Sounds: Resident DJ Brent Covington and rotating guest DJ’s. Live video visuals: Sean M. Johnson 21+ https://www.facebook.com/Boyfriendsdance

with Ryan Elliott Currently residing in New York City, Three has been tirelessly holding the flag for underground electronic music in the US since his rise out of the sunny state of Florida in the early 90's. In that time, he's emerged as one of the brightest DJ talents in the US and continues to be a true inspiration for many of us. Three's tour dates show both diversity in audience and a genre-bending passion for good music; he's held residencies at NYC's Twilo, Cielo (Robots), Love and Blk Market Membership, as well as Florida's legendary Simon's while playing lauded guest spots at San Francisco's Wicked party, Fabric (UK), Panorama Bar (Berlin), Blk Market Membership (NYC) and forward thinking events like Japan's Labyrinth Festival and Australia's Rainbow Serpent. Three's label Hallucination Limited was started in 2003 by Three as an off-shoot of the seminal US 90's label Hallucination Recordings which was founded by dance music legends Rabbit In The Moon. Hallucination Recordings was responsible for some of the freshest techno (licensing the Hazed - Bells EP to Richie Hawtin's Plus 8 label in '94), proper electro (miami bass legends Dynamix 2 and Jackal & Hyde) and benchmark releases like Second Hand Satellites - Multiple Mirrors EP (produced by Three and Sean Q6). Armed with a sound that borrows equally from vintage acid-house, techno and underground electronica Hallucination Limited is held in the highest regard getting attention from a wider audience than most most reach. One of the ethos of Hallucination has always been to release music that years later that is still relevant and feels timeless. A perfect example of this is Cassy's Circo Loco mix CD for the July 2011 issue of Mixmag... which contains no less than five tracks from the label catalog! Three's eclectic taste as a DJ and producer shine through just as brightly in his choices for the label. Following the path of his appeal as a DJ, his rare forays into producing have become staples for DJs of all styles. Three's remix of Mish Mash feat. Lois - 'Speechless' (Lost in Translation mix) for heavyweight UK label Crosstown Rebels received praise across the board including "pick of the month" in the 15 year anniversary issue of DJ Magazine while other productions such as the underground staple that is Second-Hand Satellites and remixes as Three A.M. (with David Christophere of Rabbit In The Moon) like U.N.K.L.E. feat. Ian Brown - 'Reign' continue to be played on dance floors around the world from DJs as diverse as Harvey, Ricardo Villalobos and Lee Burridge. Coming from the school of American DJs like Josh Wink and Doc Martin, Three has a wide ranging musical palate akin to Andrew Weatherall or Laurent Garnier, and was recently featured as part of DJ Times Magazine's DJX20 Anniversary profile series as one of twenty DJs who embody the spirit of the American underground along such contemporaries as Josh Wink and Claude Von Stroke. Aside from his natural ability on the decks, Three sets himself apart from the rest of the pack by presenting eclectic sounds with an open-minded attitude towards everything he does. From DJ sets to musical output, Three is a "DJ's DJ" who has always leaned toward the cutting edge without losing touch with the roots of house and techno.

Super Fridays is proud to present Skrillex as he returns to Mansion Nightclub for what is sure to be a night of pure awesomeness. Returning after unbelivable experience during Miami Music Week, he is locked and loaded with an arsenal of turns that will leave you shaken. Get ready for the Super Skrillex Experience!

Ability, originality and accomplishment. In Michael Woods‘ short career he has managed to touch on every cornerstone, leaving proof of his musical competence at producing big room, progressive and tech-house tracks, along with a discernible motivation to better the quality of music being distributed. This has not gone unnoticed with DJs like Pete Tong consistently throwing props his way.Alongside an impressive catalogue of tracks on numerous labels including Mau5trap, and Toolroom Records, many established artists such as Underworld, Martin Sloveig and Moguai have hired Michael Woods to renovate their sound into a style which emulates his musical vision, including the Deadmau5 & Chris Lake’s “I Saidâ€, which became the only remixed track featured on the 2010 album, “4×4=12â€. In addition, mainstream artists such as Kylie, Estelle, The Ting Tings, The Temper Trap, P Diddy and Ginuwine ft Timbaland & Missy Elliot have all borrowed his insatiable remixing skills, leaving his studio rarely empty. His ability to rework music with an exceptionally sharp ear for quality production has left him in high regard with many artists and labels across the industry, leading to a nomination for ‘Best Remixer’ at the 2011 IDMA’s (International Dance Music Awards).Michael Woods now borrows some of this growing respect offering it to his label, Diffused Music, which houses applauded tracks from him self and others. The rapidly growing label is another imperative ingredient in furthering the exhilarating Michael Woods history book.

After the “Once in a Lifetime†experience of the LCD Soundsystems vs Talking Heads show selling out, Sunset SF is proud to be back at the loft at the Public Works SF for our fourth installment of Electric Nostalgia. With literally hundreds of remixes to his credit, Mojo Filter (AKA The Benz) is a regular at European festivals and will be making his San Francisco debut. He will grace us with a three hour set of his finest creations, focusing on the music of Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones. Immediately following, Motion Potion will play a three hour set of sweet originals and rockin’ remixes of Fatboy Slim. Don’t miss this one, tickets start at $6 so get yours before they’re sold out!

Ben Sims at Smart Bar.

There are many theories about the origins of music. One such theory maintains that the first song was a lullaby for children; another, that men began to make music in order to please the women. Hendrik Weber a.k.a. Pantha du Prince does not worry about

Italian DJ, Producer, and label honcho Markantonio Picone often wields three decks at large-scale events: Upcoming tour dates include festivals in Spain and Croatia. So, don't miss this opportunity to hear his seamless progression of "groovy tracks engineered for the dancefloor" in an intimate venue like Rise. Come hear the self-described "Neapolitan Gangsta" deliver an energetic set that will give you and the Rise soundsystem a workout. words: Sarah Ikerd

Galantis, the duo of Christian “Bloodshy†Karlsson of Miike Snow and Linus Eklow aka Style of Eye, have given us another taste of their self-titled debut EP due out April 1 on Big Beat Records with the release of another track, “Friend (Hard Times)â€. The track pairs a stirring soulful vocal with a deep house groove re-imagined for 2014 and beyond.* Listen to it where it premiered on* Filter and* here .* Galantis’ North American tour starts next month and they’re bringing the Seafox, the fantastical animal on their artwork, with them! The tour includes appearances at the Coachella Festival on April 12 th and 19 th, which will be their debut live dates. When Galantis was conceived, they quickly realized a dj set would not embody the music’s Olympian sound that unites various branches of electronic music and have been putting together a live show with the adventurous spirit and innovation their songs demand. Tickets are available at* wearegalantis.com .* The duo recently released streams of the EP tracks “Help†and “The Heart That I’m Hearing†which premiered on* AV Club and* Refinery29 . “Help†builds a wistful piano melody into an exhilarating anthem of resiliency. Listen to it* here . The pulsating synths and skittering rhythm of “The Heart That I’m Hearing†mirror the song’s lyrics about the rush of falling love. The emotive vocal features the custom “Galantis filter†which blends male and female voices. Stream the track* here .* Their previous single, “Smileâ€, became a dance club staple and has been championed by their peers including Kaskade, Diplo, Tiesto, Dada Life, Steve Angello, and radio legend Pete Tong, who featured it as an Essential Tune.* The “Smile†remix package features an edit of the track by Kaskade, and remixes from Bart B More, Marco V, East and Young, Danny Howard, and Dem Slackers Earlier this month, Galantis released the explicit director’s cut of the already titillating video for “Smile†as a Valentine to fans. The video was directed by Dano Cerny and premiered on Noisey . Christian Karlsson and Linus Eklow have individually been celebrated for creating classic pop singles for other artists and their contributions to electronic music. Karlsson is a third of celebrated indie band Miike Snow and one half of production duo Bloodshy & Avant who have helped reinvent pop stars from Madonna to Britney Spears. He co-wrote and produced “Toxic†for Spears for which he won a Best Dance Recording GRAMMY. Eklow co- wrote and produced Icona Pop’s international No. 1 smash “I Love It†ft. Charli XCX and has left a singular stamp on electronic music, defying genre and releasing work on a diverse swath of iconic labels. After admiring each other from afar, the pair set up a studio on a remote island in the Baltic Sea and Galantis was born. ~AXS