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GusGus with Special Guests Kiko King & Creativemaze GusGus is from Reykjavík, Iceland. They were founded in 1995. Gus Gus' music is eclectic, and although primarily classified with techno, trip-hop, and house music, it has experimented with numerous other styles. The group has also remixed several famous artists, including Björk, Depeche Mode, Moloko, and Sigur Rós . Added to this, it released the song "Desire" with Ian Brown in January 2004. A remix of the track "Purple" appeared in remixed form on Paul Oakenfold's successful trance compilation called Trancepo r t . GusGus on Tour with their new album „Mexico“ It is difficult and also a little lazy to squeeze GusGus into a genre drawer. That drawer would make no sense. Like an entry in a world-renowned encyclopaedia which would list Icelanders under "genres": "Techno, House, as well as in the past Jazz, Rock, Downtempo, Ambient". Such comments wouldn´t bother GugGus. GusGus always do their own thing. This shows itself once again with their new album "Mexico" released in June .Their ninth album is a buzz of electronic influences, a pure rejoicing in warm vocals and exact-fitting beats. There is the solid house stomper "Another Life" as well as the dense atmosphere of an after-hour melancholic ballad in "This Is What You Get When You Mess With Love". One may be curious how Gus Gus convert these songs into their famous live sets as they tour throughout the world. An already sweaty crowd being confronted with the album opener "Obnoxiously Sex", or with the cool title track "Mexico" – a growling, demanding instrumental. And then there are still the well-known hits such as "David", "Shaving", "Need In Me" or "Hold You" which all make the audience happy, dancing bunnies. As you may know from the concerts in the past, these will all be performed in perfectly visualized borders, crossing between electro and pop, with various singers, an impressive light show and especially with dozens of songs which will not permit you to stand still. The band's name refers to the 1974 German film Ali: Fear Eats the So u l by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, where a female character is cooking couscous for her lover, pronouncing it Gus Gus . Visit www . gusgus .co m for more information Watch the GusGus Crossfade video

1015 Folsom presents RUSKO with MUCH More TBA! Thursday October 30TH / 10P-3A / 21+ Rusko ruskoonfire.com Rusko on Facebook Rusko on Soundcloud Hello, world: Rusko kindly requests that you wake the f~~k up. The Leeds-born DJ/producer who ascended with the original U.K. dubstep movement – and gave it one of its first and most enduring anthems, a bolt of foul-mouthed rave lightening called "Cockney Thug" – is here to tell you that music is not about labels and dance is no fad.. "The sound of my early releases was very dub-influenced, and just good, fun, bouncy vibes," he says. "The majority of dubstep at the moment I think is aggressive, and I don't like angry music; I don't want to be angry in a club. So I wanted to make something really happy, but still heavy." "Happy and heavy" is a proper way to describe the vibe that has carried Rusko from the first moments of dubstep's life to the biggest stages in the world; from a single, seminal bass wobble to a swath of sounds that can't be capped in a few simple syllables. He might be one of the guys who started it all – but he's sure as hell not going to leave it at that. A staple of the global electronic underground, Rusko has packed nightclubs, concert venues and festivals across the world, and not only dance-dedicated ones: From Electric Daisy Carnival and Ultra Music Festival, to Coachella and Lollapalooza; from Germany's Melt! to Australia's Good Vibrations. He created the majority of "O.M.G.!," his hard-hitting debut artist album, on the road, cutting tracks by day, and testing them on living, breathing dance floors by night. But for the follow-up, he wanted to try a different strategy. "From January to late September 2011, I didn't make a single track," he says. "I spent all that time touring around the world, building up a massive swell of ideas inside me." With the long tour done, the artist took two months completely off and ensconced himself in a tiny one-room studio in California's Hollywood Hills, with no phone reception and spotty-at-best Internet access. The hermit style paid off. "I made all 14 songs in 8 weeks," he says. "I didn't try any out like before; I just stayed in the same headspace and vibe, and made the whole album in one go. You can really tell: Compared to 'O.M.G.!,' it sounds like one crazy Technicolor song!" Back in 2007 – when "dubstep" was an idea known to a critical few – Rusko and DJ/producer Caspa lit the spark with a dubstep-dedicated mix for London nightclub Fabric's influential compilation series Fabriclive. Rusko's "Cockney Thug" was the centerpiece, evangelizing the bass "wobble" that's since set the world on fire – a seminal moment that the Guardian Uk called one of the 50 key events in dance music history. The young artist released a slew of singles and EPs, including the "Babylon" series, which shows his transition from happier rave to heavier dub. Remix commissions came in droves: Rusko has put his buoyant spin on over 20 tracks, including Kid Cudi's "Day 'N' Night," Lady Gaga's "Alejandro," and Kid Sister's "Pro Nails." He also produced the majority of "Maya," M.I.A's third and highest-charting studio album. In 2010, Rusko's "Cali Anthem" becoming the first dubstep tune to be listed on Us radio, and "O.M.G.!" was released on Mad Decent/Downtown. Containing tracks like the raucous "Woo Boost" and elegantly aggressive anthem "Hold On" (featuring Amber Coffman from The Dirty Projectors), it cemented the young artist as one of the leaders of the new dance movement. So world, if you're awake, now hear this: Rusko is here to roll the beats, and dance music will never be the same. Rusko - Somebody To Love // 3,326,876 views on YouTube Tickets: After purchasing a ticket through Eventbrite, you will receive an email with your tickets attached as a PDF. Please Print out your tickets and bring them with you on the night of the event. All events are 21+ | Please bring valid identification | No Refunds

Born in Haiti and raised in the city of Montreal, Canadian artist Kaytranada has experienced an explosive rise in the past couple of years with his irresistible production and live sets, but the hard work and success did not happen over night. Before touring the globe and amassing millions of hits online with his series of beloved tracks and mixes, the young man came up as a true disciple, absorbing hip hop and RnB culture since his childhood and finding ways to make the music his own. Since the age of fourteen, when he first began to DJ and the following year when his brother introduced him to music production software, his output has been relentless. As he explains, “after he showed me the basics, from that day on I couldn’t stop making beats,†pumping out a beat a day for the next couple of years and soon after self-releasing a series of EPs and beat tapes that quickly began to expand his reach. Official releases on HW&W and Jakarta Records soon spread his name like wildfire and some instant-classic remixes by the likes of Missy Elliot, Janet Jackson, TLC, Danny Brown and others have cemented his reputation and his sound; an undeniable swing of the drums comparable to Dilla’s, a signature soulful touch in the melodies, and a healthy dose of funky bass lines. In the past year, he was approached by Brodinski to drop the single “Free Things In Life†on the hotly-tipped French label Bromance, has headlined tours in Europe, Australia and North America, and released his newest single and video “At All†which has already conquered dance floors worldwide and introduced his face to the world with an unforgettable video. Now, as he continues to bridge the gap between the dance world and hip hop/RnB, he is prepping a solo album for 2014 and a series of high profile collaborations that will confirm his position as one of the most important producers in today’s musical landscape. ~AXS

Saturday, August 30th - Mighty Real welcomes New York City based, Grammy Award nominated DJ/Producer/Remixer, Todd Terry w/ Mighty Real resident, David Harness. Todd Terry has been engulfed in dance music since he first started listening to European dance music records while growing up in Brooklyn. Already devoted to turntables, he heard something different in those tracks, and he “went for the difference. I never got a break in New York, but England happened right away, so I catered to them.†In any event, the Todd Terry sound was born. By 1988, Todd Terry hit big in England and Europe, and his notoriety was making its way back to the U.S. In addition to DJ appearances, Todd was cutting his classic underground tracks A Day In The Life, Weekend, and Can You Party, released under monikers such as the Todd Terry Project, House Of Gypsies, and Royal House, all considered essential and ground breaking. Todd is one of the world’s most celebrated figures in dance music. With almost two decades of dance floor domination under Todd’s belt the quality of his productions goes from strength to strength. Welcome to the church of house music presided over by Todd the God. Are you a believer? http://www.toddterry.com/ http://djdavidharness.com/ ALL Events At Mighty Are 21+

This isn't a party. It's a feast. A testament to overkill. A show with Four Headliners. After last year's sold out Plump DJs / Krafty Kuts blowout Heineken Dome afterparty for the, we had to pull out all the stops. And that we did, bringing you a lineup that has seldom seen its equal in a San Francisco club show. GREEN Velvet is one of the few edm artists whose music has transcended the genre, and whose singing, writing, and musicianship have made him one of the most sought after artists in the world. DJ Icey is one of the most influential producers of all time, the father of American breakbeat, and one of the finest live Djs on earth. Gorgon City is one of the hottest production teams on the planet, on the heels of their #4 charting "Ready for Love". And then there's the Scumfrog, a dj's dj with 25 years of experience making the underground into hallowed ground. They will be joined by local heroes, and Silent Frisco outside. This Will Sell Out. So get your tickets Now.

Made In SF a showcase of local DJ's, Performers, Food Vendors & More. Various Tasty Treats brought to you by ZeroCater MARK Farina (House set) DJ's Pleasuremaker & Senor Oz (Afrolicious) 29th Street Swingtet Uni & her Ukelele. Food, Performances and Entertainment from 5pm-9pm We will keep a few few vendors around until late night. DJ's starting at 9:30 in the main room. Presales $13-15 for folks showing later. Door Price will be $5 til 8:30, $10 til 10:30 and then $15-$20 at the door for Mark Farina set.

Cher, who is currently on her 49-city D2K Tour, will be performing at the United Center on October 24 with special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo! The D2K Tour is in support of Cher’s Warner Bros. Records album Closer to the Truth which includes the No. 1 Dance hit ‘Woman’s World’. The tour has received rave reviews across the country. “Cher turns ‘farewell’ tease into an exceptional entertainment ride. The truth is, Cher doesn’t need to stop…she is in exceptional form, as a singer, entertainer and tour guide through her 50 years in show business. And it all worked magically under the vast, rainbow-colored umbrella known as ‘Cher’†– Boston Globe

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Music On Board, the world renowned floating festival cruising off the coast of Brazil, is sailing w/ an amazing lineup for the 1st US Edition w/ Afrojack, Thomas Gold, Cedric Gervais, Marco Carola & more! Aboard the Celebrity Constellation, MOB-US will feature an incomparable DJ lineup, jaw-dropping production, unparalleled service, and will raise the bar on the VIP cruising experience. Reserve ur spot today w/ a $200 deposit on musiconboard.com and use promo Code AMPM to save on your booking!

Established 10 years ago in Los Angeles, GAMeBoi runs nonstop every Friday as the 18+ nightclub of choice popular amongst the Asian community. In August 2010, GAMeBoi expanded to San Francisco as a monthly Saturday event -- now held at Rickshaw Stop! GAMeBoi stands out from other nightclubs for its diversity in music, featuring a mix of pop and dance music while venturing into the kpop scene.

We've always had a love affair with San Francisco ever since our best friends and Resident DJs, Bells & Whistles, moved there from San Diego all those years back. Something about the city and the way of life up there has always inspired us to be more artistic, more open to culture, and just be generally better people. In fact, the first time most of our crew heard proper underground House was when the SF homies dragged us to Claude VonStroke's 40th Birthday party in 2008. Then we got schooled during Lee Burridge's epic set at LoveFest. Those were really our first real introductions to the city and we've been dying to do something up there ever since. Now that Desert Hearts is headed full force towards our 2 Year Anniversary Festival and the launch of our Desert Hearts Records imprint on July 15th, we figured now would be the perfect time to show San Francisco just how much we've embraced the love. On Sunday, August 3rd, Desert Hearts is coming to San Francisco for our very first installment of City Heartsan all day party from noon to midnight on one of SF's best sound systems. We decided to leave the headliners out of this for a proper introduction to our crew. House, Techno, & Love is what we're all about. We Are All Desert Hearts. Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1437466566538987/ * *

This isn't a party. It's a feast. A testament to overkill. A show with Four Headliners. After last year's sold out Plump DJs / Krafty Kuts blowout Heineken Dome afterparty for the, we had to pull out all the stops. And that we did, bringing you a lineup that has seldom seen its equal in a San Francisco club show. GREEN Velvet is one of the few edm artists whose music has transcended the genre, and whose singing, writing, and musicianship have made him one of the most sought after artists in the world. DJ Icey is one of the most influential producers of all time, the father of American breakbeat, and one of the finest live Djs on earth. Gorgon City is one of the hottest production teams on the planet, on the heels of their #4 charting "Ready for Love". And then there's the Scumfrog, a dj's dj with 25 years of experience making the underground into hallowed ground. They will be joined by local heroes, and Silent Frisco outside. This Will Sell Out. So get your tickets Now.

Design is at the heart of this project: first the instruments, then the songs and finally the masks.* Whilst massively prolific, a minimalist ethos runs through the work and style of SBTRKT, not just in the name but in the precision of the sonics and arrangements. After dropping audacious white-label re-rubs of Goldie & Radiohead in 2009,* SBTRKT has announced himself in 2010 with releases on dubstep stalwarts Ramp + Brainmath* & eclectic indie label, Young Turks. Remixes for M.I.A., Modeselektor & Basement Jaxx have left the clubs wanting more and the masked man has obliged in the form of recent collaborative bangers w/ Sinden & Sampha.* Whilst record heads and shop salesmen argue over whether SBTRKTs sound is more techno,neo-garage or dubstep, the forthcoming album plus releases on Tempa, Young Turks and Monkeytown place him comfortably in any category he wishes to occupy... ~AXS

Music On Board, the world renowned floating festival cruising off the coast of Brazil, is sailing w/ an amazing lineup for the 1st US Edition w/ Afrojack, Thomas Gold, Cedric Gervais, Marco Carola & more! Aboard the Celebrity Constellation, MOB-US will feature an incomparable DJ lineup, jaw-dropping production, unparalleled service, and will raise the bar on the VIP cruising experience. Reserve ur spot today w/ a $200 deposit on musiconboard.com and use promo Code AMPM to save on your booking!

Description XS Las Vegas presents Wolfgang Gartner Sunday August 17th* * ARTISTS Wolfgang Gartner * *PLEASE Read Full Disclaimer* Wanticket guests are required to printed copy of the scannable ticket and e-mail confirmation, a valid photo I.D., and the credit card that the ticket was purchased. These tickets are print at home. Please print out and bring the scannable ticket as well as the e-mail confirmation, Id, and Credit Card to the club by 10:30pm and follow the signage to the Wanticket area. * All patrons must be 21 years of age with valid Id Us residents must bring state or federal issued Id foreign residents must have passports no copies or paper ID's will be accepted. The door and management reserve all rights to decline entry of any guest not in proper dress code. XS reserves the right to decline entry due to capacity issues, guests will be asked to wait until doors re-open. Visibly intoxicated guests will not be admitted to the venue. XS is a 21 venue, no minors will be admitted. Any disregard of the previously stated rules will invalidate your ticket / entry. xslasvegas.com Facebook.com/xslasvegas www.twitter.com/xslasvegas instagram.com/xslasvegas

Bursting onto the scene in 2006 with his whirlwind debut ‘Hell Yeah’ and going on to sell over 50,000 records Sharooz’s tracks have been played by some of the biggest DJs in the game, including David Guetta, Moby, 2 Many DJs, James Zabiela, A-trak, Afrojack, Chuckie, Dada Life, Eric Morillo, Mark Knight, Pete Tong and Erol Alkan.

Description *Skrillex & Diplo & RL Grime at XS Las Vegas Monday, September 1st* * ARTISTS Skrillex Diplo Dave Fogg* * *PLEASE Read Full Disclaimer* Wanticket guests are required to printed copy of the scannable ticket and e-mail confirmation, a valid photo I.D., and the credit card that the ticket was purchased. These tickets are print at home. Please print out and bring the scannable ticket as well as the e-mail confirmation, Id, and Credit Card to the club by 10:30pm and follow the signage to the Wanticket area. * All patrons must be 21 years of age with valid Id Us residents must bring state or federal issued Id foreign residents must have passports no copies or paper ID's will be accepted. The door and management reserve all rights to decline entry of any guest not in proper dress code. XS reserves the right to decline entry due to capacity issues, guests will be asked to wait until doors re-open. Visibly intoxicated guests will not be admitted to the venue. XS is a 21 venue, no minors will be admitted. Any disregard of the previously stated rules will invalidate your ticket / entry. xslasvegas.com Facebook.com/xslasvegas www.twitter.com/xslasvegas instagram.com/xslasvegas

Buoy began in 2009. After leaving NYC for the promise of high mystery, he found inspirations abound and decided to turn these into the art we know as song. Hand over hand the journey begins.

The Disco Biscuits are an entirely different band today than they were when they first broke out of Philadelphia in the mid-90s. That's not to say that they've abandoned their foundations, switched gears entirely, or set sail for distant shores. The Disco Biscuits are still very much the trailblazers of "trance-fusion" that they've always been, bridging the gap between electronic music and jam bands. They remain rock pioneers whose soul belongs as much to marathon dance parties as it does to live improvisational journeys. They still employ emerging technologies to help them create music that is 100 percent human, although perhaps not entirely of this earth. But after spending the past three years in the studio during breaks in touring they've resurfaced with Planet Anthem, a record that is undeniably unlike anything else they've ever created before. "Our only goal was to make a great album," says keyboardist Aron Magner. "That was the only concept from the very beginning." But Planet Anthem is more than a great album it's about to become a reference point for a whole set of new weapons in the Disco Biscuits' arsenal. "It's all about making sure that you have the material that you feel confident is, without a doubt, going to make a difference in your career," bassist Marc Brownstein explains. "We want to have this album be a game changer for us." In the past, the Disco Biscuits would try to convert their most recent live songs into studio versions, but with Planet Anthem the band is eagerly attempting to do the opposite taking new studio compositions and making them a seamless part of their live repertoire. It's a challenge that will no doubt shape the new face of Disco Biscuits jams. Indeed, now that Planet Anthem is finally complete, the Disco Biscuits can at long last return to their primary function as one of America's most in-demand live jam bands. And the new material will make the trek with them, adapting at every turn. Says Brownstein: "People might hear a new song like 'Loose Change' and be a little freaked out that it's a pop song, but we're going to take that song live and we're going to jam the s~~t out of it." In other words, meet the new Biscuits, at once much evolved yet still much the same as the old Biscuits. This is still the band that hosts Camp Bisco each summer, a three-day festival which they anchor while bringing the "trance-fusion" style to life with back-to-back sets by some of the world's top electronic acts, jam bands, MCs and DJs. They will continue to headline prestigious venues like Red Rocks, tear up stages at world-renowned festivals like Japan's Fuji Rock, and embark on tours during all four seasons. But Brownstein is right Planet Anthem is going to be a game changer. It's a game where everybody wins, but the Disco Biscuits remain firmly in the lead. ~AXS

Terminate was formed in late 2009 by guitarist/vocalist John Porada and drummer Jim Smith. After releasing a successful demo in early 2011, our lineup was completed with Tom Cardella on guitar and Alfred Mulle on bass. Consisting of veterans of the Chicago metal scene as well as the New York metal scene, the band has quickly made a name for itself, catching the attention of not only our home city of Chicago, but also a core of underground fans across the world. The mission of the band is simple; to play death metal the way it was meant to be played. Taking influence from death metal stalwarts Bolt Thrower and Autopsy, while maintaining a melodic sensibility akin to Swedish greats Dismember and Entombed is what defines our sound.

1015 Folsom presents RUSKO with MUCH More TBA! Thursday October 30TH / 10P-3A / 21+ Rusko ruskoonfire.com Rusko on Facebook Rusko on Soundcloud Hello, world: Rusko kindly requests that you wake the f~~k up. The Leeds-born DJ/producer who ascended with the original U.K. dubstep movement – and gave it one of its first and most enduring anthems, a bolt of foul-mouthed rave lightening called "Cockney Thug" – is here to tell you that music is not about labels and dance is no fad.. "The sound of my early releases was very dub-influenced, and just good, fun, bouncy vibes," he says. "The majority of dubstep at the moment I think is aggressive, and I don't like angry music; I don't want to be angry in a club. So I wanted to make something really happy, but still heavy." "Happy and heavy" is a proper way to describe the vibe that has carried Rusko from the first moments of dubstep's life to the biggest stages in the world; from a single, seminal bass wobble to a swath of sounds that can't be capped in a few simple syllables. He might be one of the guys who started it all – but he's sure as hell not going to leave it at that. A staple of the global electronic underground, Rusko has packed nightclubs, concert venues and festivals across the world, and not only dance-dedicated ones: From Electric Daisy Carnival and Ultra Music Festival, to Coachella and Lollapalooza; from Germany's Melt! to Australia's Good Vibrations. He created the majority of "O.M.G.!," his hard-hitting debut artist album, on the road, cutting tracks by day, and testing them on living, breathing dance floors by night. But for the follow-up, he wanted to try a different strategy. "From January to late September 2011, I didn't make a single track," he says. "I spent all that time touring around the world, building up a massive swell of ideas inside me." With the long tour done, the artist took two months completely off and ensconced himself in a tiny one-room studio in California's Hollywood Hills, with no phone reception and spotty-at-best Internet access. The hermit style paid off. "I made all 14 songs in 8 weeks," he says. "I didn't try any out like before; I just stayed in the same headspace and vibe, and made the whole album in one go. You can really tell: Compared to 'O.M.G.!,' it sounds like one crazy Technicolor song!" Back in 2007 – when "dubstep" was an idea known to a critical few – Rusko and DJ/producer Caspa lit the spark with a dubstep-dedicated mix for London nightclub Fabric's influential compilation series Fabriclive. Rusko's "Cockney Thug" was the centerpiece, evangelizing the bass "wobble" that's since set the world on fire – a seminal moment that the Guardian Uk called one of the 50 key events in dance music history. The young artist released a slew of singles and EPs, including the "Babylon" series, which shows his transition from happier rave to heavier dub. Remix commissions came in droves: Rusko has put his buoyant spin on over 20 tracks, including Kid Cudi's "Day 'N' Night," Lady Gaga's "Alejandro," and Kid Sister's "Pro Nails." He also produced the majority of "Maya," M.I.A's third and highest-charting studio album. In 2010, Rusko's "Cali Anthem" becoming the first dubstep tune to be listed on Us radio, and "O.M.G.!" was released on Mad Decent/Downtown. Containing tracks like the raucous "Woo Boost" and elegantly aggressive anthem "Hold On" (featuring Amber Coffman from The Dirty Projectors), it cemented the young artist as one of the leaders of the new dance movement. So world, if you're awake, now hear this: Rusko is here to roll the beats, and dance music will never be the same. Tickets: After purchasing a ticket through Eventbrite, you will receive an email with your tickets attached as a PDF. Please Print out your tickets and bring them with you on the night of the event. All events are 21+ | Please bring valid identification | No Refunds

Sunday Funktion House Forum in association with LIFESF Hosted by: West City, Christian Presents, Lara Brasil,& IZEVENTS Celebrating Ryan of LIFESF's Birthday!! Music Provided By : Marques Wyatt Garth Andrew Phelan Brian Salazar Frankie Jr (West City) Like: https://www.facebook.com/westcitysf Join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/westcitysf Follow: https://twitter.com/westcitysf Listen: https://soundcloud.com/west-city-sf Need a Lyft ? Lyft has offered all of our attendees that haven’t taken a Lyft a free $25 credit to try it out! All you have to do is 4 Easy Steps: 1) Download Lyft at http://get.lyft.com or in the App Store and sign up 2) Go to the "Payments" section and enter the code before requesting: (Westcity) 3) Available to All New Users (those who've never taken a Lyft and never redeemed a code) 4) Request a Lyft to/from our event! Team up with your friends so you can come together!

Julian Jeweil, a french artist based in southern France and Berlin, found his signature sound through his various productions and live sets, all characterized by a melodic style of techno. Performance-wise, Julian has proven to be one of the most promising artists of the techno scene by playing his live set all around the world, with performances in some of the world's most prestigious clubs and festivals.

Prince of Sophisticated Soul With over a quarter century of skillful & steady industry navigation in his rear-view mirror, veteran smooth R&B stylist Will Downing still has his hands firmly on the wheel and his foot pressed on the gas. The road ahead is looking brighter, the tunes keep getting better and Downing is clearly enjoying the ride! Will be joined by back up singers: CAROL RIDDICK and FRED SAWYERS

The Disco Biscuits are an entirely different band today than they were when they first broke out of Philadelphia in the mid-90s. That's not to say that they've abandoned their foundations, switched gears entirely, or set sail for distant shores. The Disco Biscuits are still very much the trailblazers of "trance-fusion" that they've always been, bridging the gap between electronic music and jam bands. They remain rock pioneers whose soul belongs as much to marathon dance parties as it does to live improvisational journeys. They still employ emerging technologies to help them create music that is 100 percent human, although perhaps not entirely of this earth. But after spending the past three years in the studio during breaks in touring they've resurfaced with Planet Anthem, a record that is undeniably unlike anything else they've ever created before. "Our only goal was to make a great album," says keyboardist Aron Magner. "That was the only concept from the very beginning." But Planet Anthem is more than a great album it's about to become a reference point for a whole set of new weapons in the Disco Biscuits' arsenal. "It's all about making sure that you have the material that you feel confident is, without a doubt, going to make a difference in your career," bassist Marc Brownstein explains. "We want to have this album be a game changer for us." In the past, the Disco Biscuits would try to convert their most recent live songs into studio versions, but with Planet Anthem the band is eagerly attempting to do the opposite taking new studio compositions and making them a seamless part of their live repertoire. It's a challenge that will no doubt shape the new face of Disco Biscuits jams. Indeed, now that Planet Anthem is finally complete, the Disco Biscuits can at long last return to their primary function as one of America's most in-demand live jam bands. And the new material will make the trek with them, adapting at every turn. Says Brownstein: "People might hear a new song like 'Loose Change' and be a little freaked out that it's a pop song, but we're going to take that song live and we're going to jam the s~~t out of it." In other words, meet the new Biscuits, at once much evolved yet still much the same as the old Biscuits. This is still the band that hosts Camp Bisco each summer, a three-day festival which they anchor while bringing the "trance-fusion" style to life with back-to-back sets by some of the world's top electronic acts, jam bands, MCs and DJs. They will continue to headline prestigious venues like Red Rocks, tear up stages at world-renowned festivals like Japan's Fuji Rock, and embark on tours during all four seasons. But Brownstein is right Planet Anthem is going to be a game changer. It's a game where everybody wins, but the Disco Biscuits remain firmly in the lead. ~AXS