On Friday, March 21st, head over the Tribeca Grand Basement for Out-Break’s New York debut. DJ and Out-Er label boss, Simone Gatto, founded the organization, which is based in Italy and throws monthly parties around the world, with friends Pako S and Michele Manca. Simone Gatto, DJ Santorini, Buck and Ambraham Othwell will be in charge of the music for the evening.

Simone owns Out-Er and manages the Flame Recordings imprint. Check out our recent interview with him. Andrea Santoro, also known as DJ Santorini, began DJing house music with friends in his hometown of Lecce, Italy at age 13. Influential artists like Luciano, Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola and Audiofly have all supported Santorini’s tracks. Fellow Italian, Alessandro Stefanio, aka Buck, plays sets characterized by a mix of underground sounds of deep house and techno. House on Mute’s Abraham Othwell will also be joining the Out-Er crew. Entry is $15 at the door and vibes are certain to be great. Don’t miss this special event in the lovely Tribeca Grand Basement!

For more information, check out the event on Facebook. 

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Pulse's Henry Johnstone heads to the Boomrat party at SXSW 2014 to catch up-and-coming NYC duo, Bob Moses.

Despite dance music – sorry, ‘EDM’ – being the biggest music genre in the USA right now, there’s something about its connotations with the future that makes it feel out of place in a city like Austin - a town steeped in a rich history of jazz, blues, country music and punk rock (unless of course you’re listening to Avicii’s ‘Wake Me Up,’ which actually sounds like it was born out of America’s South than a baby-faced producer from Sweden). Austin’s musical heritage aside, the reality is that the long-running SXSW has been showcasing electronic music for years, and 2014 was no different, with a variety of sounds on offer to punters throughout the city.

One of the more interesting ‘underground’ acts playing the festival this year was New York City’s Bob Moses. And no, that’s not a dude’s name, but rather the name of two dudes, Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance, a pair of Vancouver raised fellas who bumped into each other in the Big Apple and began making music together. The result has been some of the most interesting and distinctly individual deep house to materialise in the last 12 months or so, and the duo have been on my radar ever since a friend pointed me towards their superb mix for the Scissor & Thread podcast last year.

Bob Moses’ billing on the Live Nation curated Boomrat party at SXSW was a bit of a head scratcher, particularly given that they were sharing the lineup with the hyperactive beats of Just Blaze, and that the party immediately preceded the HARD showcase with the likes of EDM big-hitters like Flosstradamus, Destructo and Gorgon City. But hey, hats off to Live Nation for having the insight (and foresight, if you’re of the opinion that deep house is going to be dubstep’s successor in the USA) to book a more niche act.

Located in Austin’s warehouse district just east of downtown, the free Boomrat party was housed in a massive venue called the Hangar, situated just across the road from New York publication The Fader’s setup. Bob Moses fittingly opened the night’s proceedings, their deep and immersive sound perfectly suited to a warm up slot…even if it was only 7:30pm.

The band’s set up is deceptively simple but effective; Jimmy controls the song structures on a laptop while Tom croons his sentimental and reverb-soaked vocals, and busts out on a guitar when the song calls for it. The result is a live show that sits somewhere between an electronic pop gig and a deep house DJ set, with each song transitioning neatly into the next. The small but appreciative crowd – who you could surmise were all there to see the NY duo – most certainly approved of the moody, atmospheric and melodic house music on offer.

Highlights came in the form of the gorgeous ‘Winter’s Song,’ ‘Far From The Tree’ and THAT bassline from ‘Hands To Hold’. Criticisms? Only that the volume was a little low at times, which led to the intricacies of their music getting lost in the cavernous warehouse space. It was passable if you’re already acquainted with their music, but wouldn’t have aided in gaining any new fans.

I look forward to the opportunity to see these guys do their thing again in smaller venue more accustomed to their sound. If you get a chance to catch Bob Moses play live this year, do it. They’re two fellas on the cusp of big things.

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For 7 years running, Rabbits Eat Lettuce (REL) has been one of the most in demand electronic festivals on Sydney’s dance calendar. Held across the Easter Long Weekend (18th-21st April), the event displays a wide variety of DJs and musicians in the picturesque NSW bush.

This year, the festival will be held over 4 days, across 3 stages. Thus far, the lineup includes Daniel Portman (Switzerland), Far Too Loud (UK), Doctor Dru (Germany), VibeSquaD (USA), Perfect Stranger (Israel), Royal Flush (Israel) with local support from Kilter, Mr Bill, Nick Thayer, Spoonbill, Dcup, plus many more to be announced. Event organizers ArtOfficial Entertainment could not be prouder of this year’s event. 

The best feature of REL however, is its fans. The event is an opportunity for people to escape their day to day grind and cut loose in a safe, respectful and positive environment. Guests are encouraged to open themselves to new experiences, and embrace different possibilities.

Come celebrate the freedom of expression in the most creative and positive way you can!

Check out Rabbits Eat Lettuce on Facebook

Official Website here

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We all know you were gutted to find out this weekend’s START: Cruise 013 sold out, excluding those who are lucky enough to be coming (!!!)

For those who cannot make the boat party, never fear. After what promises to be an epic set on the water, the incomparable Patrick Topping will be joining us on land for the After Party!

Fresh off an enormous 2013, the Geordie maestro will be spinning up his futuristic, driving beats at Home Nightclub Terrace. The man behind the dance-floor beasts "Any Amounts" and "Get Beasty" will back up his harbor set with a showcase that will keep you grooving til the early morn. And as anyone who was at our last Terrace event will tell you, this is one event not to be missed…

The boat will be docking at 9. Entry is free before 10. Otherwise, you can pick up tickets here.

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Prins Thomas was previously announced to play Circoloco Sydney, in a massive triple headliner bill alongside RA number one, Dixon and New Yorkers’, The Martinez Brothers, and now Finely Tuned can announce the Prins will be playing one other additional show in Melbourne.

Responsible for a swag of the eclectic ‘space-disco’ sounds emanating from his homeland, Norway, Thomas Moen’s upbringing at the school of hard knocks only adds to his creativity within his production and DJ sets. He started playing around as a DJ as a young age yet he is inspired and excited about new music than ever before.

He has all the right ingredients one could look for in a DJ; great skills, humbleness, productions and remixes other people would kill for, and most of all, the ability to play records in a way that not only makes him sound on point, but in a way that makes punters dance. The Prins’ philosophy in life: enjoy it for the short time it lasts!

With his new album, Prins Thomas III, due to be released 28th April, just two days after the Australian tour concludes, you can be sure to revel in musical greatness at both shows. Thomas spoke of his new album, “There’s no great concept, no specific theme, no scheme, no plan… no space disco but still plenty of space, “ adding, “It’s just documentation of the music I made during the recording period – a musical diary so to speak”.

It has to be the very laid-back nature of his residency in Oslo that makes him overmodest. Joining forces with Hans Peter Lindstrøm, his own label Full Pupp has some of the best house-not-house, neo-disco or call-it-what-you-want dance music to offer.

There’s definitely no stopping the Prins now.

Tickets to Circoloco Sydney Available HERE 

Tour Dates:
25.04.14 - Circoloco @ Greenwood Hotel
26.04.14 - Abbotford Convent, Melbourne

Check out Prins Thomas on Facebook and Twitter

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Two New York nightspots have joined forces to experiment with an interesting new concept. For one night only, Marquee and LAVO will share their customers. Similar to a deal the Oxford Art Factory and Q Bar have offered, one ticket will allow revelers entry to both venues.

The venues however are aesthetically world’s apart. While Marquee is a large-scale, multi-storey super club with 28-foot ceilings, LAVO is a much more intimate affair. The latter is a noted dinner and brunch spot, with a small underground dance-floor. The idea is to give punters a similar yet very different experience.

Size Records artists AN21, Max Vangeli, Third Party and Qulinez will alternate between the two clubs, switching back and forth over the course of the evening.

This groundbreaking event will take place on the 19th April.

Read more here

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Ryan Tedder is challenging Pharrell Williams for the crown of Mr Everywhere.

While his name may not be as prominent the aforementioned Sk8brd P, his prints are all over the biggest tracks of the past few years. Beyonce, Adele, Kanye and Ellie Goulding have used Tedder’s work in the past, with undoubtedly more names to come. He’s running out of pies to put his fingers in!

Clumsy wordplay aside, Tedder simply doesn’t stop working. The OneRepublic man has just announced his latest project, working alongside former Swedish House Mafia duo Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell. Oh, did we mention Elton John was coming along for the ride?

The track is not Tedder’s first foray into EDM. His 2012 effort ‘Calling (Lose My Mind)’, once again with SHM, was a massive commercial success.

In an interview with Billboard, Tedder confirmed this latest anthem was complete, but was unsure about a release date. We’ll keep you posted.

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Every summer is a story that gets written by those that embrace it. It’s written by those that open their hearts and soak up the fun, sun and the smiles. Summer is a time when the beats pull people together and let them dance under blue skies long into the starry summer nights. Kinky Disco takes fun seriously and is back with their closing summer party, headlining international heavy on the decks - Philip Bader (Ger). 

KINKY DISCO PRESENTS: SUMMER SEASON CLOSING PARTY

The 5th of April they’re yet to host their traditional Summer Season Closing Party. With all the finer details taken care of, the Hillcrest Quarry shall be dressed to the nines playing host to SA’s top talents on the hardware alongside, as mentioned, international DJ Philip Bader from Germany. For one last dance under the summer sun read further for the full-up that will be adjudicating the fun. 

PHILIP BADER (Moonharbour|Saved Records|Viva Music)

Supporting lineup:

Agugio
Ashton Gardner
Black Book
Claudia Lovisa
Ghostrack
Kanan K7
Malcom Skene
Pierre Estienne
Sound Sensible (JHB)
Waren Bokwe

If you haven't yet been to one of Kinky Disco’s closing season parties and have no idea of what to expect, here’s a glimpse of what went down last year: 

Tickets, as usual, are limited. And as usual, it will be a sell-out event! They go fast, really fast, so it’s in your best interest to get in there now and sort your spot for some summer fun. First come, first serve, with the ticket prices as follows: 

Late Bird: 1st Phase - R210
Late Bird: 2st Phase - R260
Shuttle Service - R80

Get Yours Here: WEBTICKETS

Shuttle you say!? Yes, it will be leaving from Sea Point Main Road (Old Library) at 1, 2, 3 and finally at 4 p.m. for those that don’t feel like the responsibility of driving, with the the return trip booked for 1 and 2 a.m. You’re covered! So gear up, get sorted, and ready yourself for an epic experience with the majestic backdrop that is, the Hillcrest Quarry with a line-up to write home about. See you on the dancefloor! 

Wouldn’t miss this for the world...

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In this week’s show, Adeline speaks to Alessio Mereu from Sardinia, Italy. Being a prolific producer and running the record label AMAM, and a club night, he lives his life in a wheel chair. He tells us how this affects his life as DJ and producer, and provides us insight into his music. 

Adeline plays new music from Hector, previous guest Mano Le Tough, Underdubs from Manchester, as well as some old, unearthed tresures. Listen here.

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In this week’s show, Adeline speaks to Alessio Mereu from Sardinia, Italy. Being a prolific producer and running the record label AMAM, and a club night, he lives his life in a wheel chair. He tells us how this affects his life as DJ and producer, and provides us insight into his music. 

Adeline plays new music from Hector, previous guest Mano Le Tough, Underdubs from Manchester, as well as some old, unearthed tresures. Listen here.

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The Holy Grail of all Make-Believe venues to date will be the setting for a sonic and social full-weekend experience you won’t quick forget.  Making it all the more special, Make-Believe have confirmed Ivan Turanjanin AKA DJ Low on the bill. Taking it back some, with a mix DJ Low did at The Assembly. 

MAKE-BELIEVE: GETAWAY WITH SIOPIS / SHUTTLE BUS ADVENTURE

By now DJ Low really doesn’t need an introduction of any kind. From representing African Dope since its inception to co-founding sSHADOWORKSs, to manning the decks at all reputable events around SA, DJ Low will be a part of the line-up you will not want to miss. DJ low has perfectly honed the stealth-like ability to whip almost anything out of the bag and mix it in seamlessly in his sets, he takes the art of DJing to another level. Catch DJ Low at Make-Believe’s getaway with Siopis on the 12th of April. 

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As always, Sankeys NYC has an amazing weekend planned! Following up last weekend with Dubfire and Flying Circus, Sankeys NYC is bringing a bunch of artists to the Big Apple this weekend including Tiefschwarz, Miguel Campbell, Amine Edge & DANCE, and many more.

Friday night kicks off in a big way with a special set by Tiefschwarz as well as Miguel Campbell, David Gtronic b2b Randall M., and Miss Souldfly upstairs. MNMLKTCHN/Hidden Roots are taking over Spektrum and bringing along Sonja Moonear, Maksim b2b Dominguez, and Alex Loaiza.

Saturday is shaping up to be a big night with CUFF label night in the main room featuring Amine Edge & DANCE, Sirus Hood b2b Tim Baresko, and Salvatore Lo Grasso b2b Mike Palladino. Spektrum will be hosted by We Own The Night and will see Jesse Perez, Sishi Rosch, Steve Cox, Trujillo Brothers, and Eskuche & Nu Sky take the decks.

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Following a hugely successful opening weekend, Verboten is set to launch its very first residency on Saturday, March 22nd. Matt Tolfrey is bringing his “Don’t Be Leftout” brand to the new Brooklyn hotspot select dates starting this weekend. For the inaugural edition, the Leftroom label boss will be joined by Visionquest’s Ryan Crosson and Shaun Reeves as well as jozif for a night that is shaping up to be great!

Matt shared his excitement for the launch: “I am looking forward to having the ability to fully express what I do in so many different ways. The club can be morphed into so many shapes and sizes, with the sound quality never diminishing. The visual aspect is going to be next level also and I move into more visual concept based projects and a live show.”

Tolfrey is also working on his “Don’t Be Leftout” mix compilation on Leftroom with his good friend Ryan Crosson, which is expected for release in early April. All of the tracks featured on the release are exclusives “including new tracks from Ryan solo and as part of his Sweatshop Boys project, and lots of edits and remixes by myself and Ryan, so we’re making it as special as it can be.” The compilation will also feature productions by Huxley and Sam Russo, Maher Daniel & Ostrich, Luke Solomon, Jack Riley, Geddes, and more. Check out the full tracklist below.

Tracklist:
1. Jack Riley - This Isn't You
2. Benedetto & Farina feat Jaw - Your Smile (Spoken House Mix)
3. Sam Russo - Past Ways
4. Hugo Barritt - Lever Tate
5. Maher Daniel & Ostrich - Hypnosis
6. Gavin Herlihy - Was I Supposed To?
7. Canal & Garfield - Eastpoint Breaks
8. Lil Mark - 1994 (Matt Tolfrey's Freedom To Party Dub)
9. Geddes - Run For Your Money
10. Huxley and Sam Russo - Don't Undastand (Acappella)
11. Sweatshop Boys - Wanna Be More
12. H-Foundation feat Blakkat - All I Need
13. William Kouam Djoko - Sufficed To Say
14. Ryan Crosson - Two One Three
15. Luke Solomon - Psycho Babble
16. Pezzner - The Answer
17. Matt Tolfrey feat Jem Cooke and Kevin Knapp - Distant Story (Mr Finger's Galactic Mix) 18. Jay Haze feat Ricardo Villalobos - The Darkest Disco (Matt Tolfrey Reprise)

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A new study has concluded that lyrics are in fact a strong predictor of a song’s commercial success. Researchers at North Carolina State University have examined key words from the lyrics of No.1 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart since the 1960s and have isolated the top 12 most common themes in these songs.

It doesn’t come as much of a surprise that the top themes are emotional in nature and reflect cultural values and influences of the time. The most popular theme over the time period was “Breakup,” but the following themes spiked in popularity in their respective decades.

1960s: Nostalgia, Pain, Rebellion
1970s: Nostalgia, Rebellion, Jaded
1980s: Loss, Aspiration, Confusion
1990s: Loss, Inspiration, Escapism
2000s: Inspiration, Pain, Desperation

The study also found that a song’s lyrics can predict whether or not it will hit the Billboard Hot 100 with a 73.4 percent accuracy.

Neuroscience researchers have found that people process lyrics and tunes independently when listening to music, so the effects of the lyrics were separated from the music itself by controlling for music style and genre.

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An Australian DJ has been arrested on child pornography charges.

41 year old Australian DJ Lucuis Lockyer was arrested for convincing an underage girl to post lewd photos of herself to pornographic websites. Lockyer had been grooming the 14-year-old British schoolgirl over skype before persuading her to pose naked for him. Lockyer then travelled to Scotland to meet the girl, but was arrested upon arrival.

The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, stated: ‘lt started off innocently. He told me he was 33 and I didn’t see the harm in talking to him. He would tell me I was beautiful and clever and funny and we spoke every day. Then we started sending pictures to each other. He started encouraging me to upload pictures and videos of myself on to adult sites. ‘

Lockyer who was jailed for ten months on Wednesday, has already been released under Scotland's early release clause for individuals with shorter sentences. Lockyer will be placed on an offenders register after admitting to inciting a person under 18 to upload indecent images of herself on to adult websites.

More information here

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Get ready for a club experience like no other.

Opening April 4th, MODE will bring some much desired European flavour to London nightclub scene. Following the example of Berghain in Berlin and Trouw in Amsterdam, MODE will mix music with high-end dining, cutting edge sound with unique décor. The 700 capacity venue will host some of the world’s finest DJs and bands, fusing music with an all round experience of culture. MODE will also display some of Notting Hill’s most exciting new art forms from world-famous street artists Obey Giant and Andrew Cross.

Arguably the most exciting feature, however is the venue’s brand new VOID Soundsystem featuring the first VOID Stasys X:air in Europe. This state of the art system will create an experience eclipsing any other amongst London's sprawling mass of venues. So say the system's creators:

“To attract the best DJ talent and discerning clubber, MODE approached us to create a sonic experience well above and beyond the current norm and set themselves at the forefront of the latest technologies available. A design was specified with consideration to not only how the space will be used a club venue but also how people will use and move around the space socially.”

The team’s mission at MODE is quite simply to showcase the best live and electronic music names in the world. Building on a long-standing cultural tradition in Notting Hill,  MODE hopes to provide something for everyone, from Thursday night's MODE Live! Series to World class DJs on a Friday night. This is without mentioning the food, which comes courtesy of the one and only Andi Oliver.

To find out more, check out MODE on Facebook or on Twitter 

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Eric Volta is an artist on the rise.  Based in London and Berlin, he recently released his 'Blood Burgundy' EP featuring vocals by Gretz on No.19 Music and is currently embarking on a North American tour which will bring him to cities like New York, Montreal, and Miami as well as appearances at major festivals like Electric Forest and the inaugural Mysteryland USA.  We had a chance to catch up with him ahead of his set tonight at No.19's Social Experiment at Output in Brooklyn to chat about his new EP, visiting and playing in New York, his recent memorable gig in South Africa, his excitement about playing at Mysteryland USA on the legendary Woodstock festival grounds, and what we can look forward to seeing from him in the future.

Your ‘Blood Burgundy’ EP featuring Gretz is out now on No. 19. How did the collaboration come about? Gretz and I were going through a bit of a rough time. It was around Christmas 2012. Gretz had just gone through a painful breakup, meanwhile I had just moved to Berlin and was quite depressed at the time. Misery loves company. We found each other and a way to cope with our losses.

In the last few weeks you’ve toured all around the world making stops in South Africa, Russia, Madrid, Italy, and more. What have been some of your recent highlights? South Africa no doubt! I have to throw it up for the guys in Johannesberg at the And Club, where they do a party called ‘Toy Toy’ (which is the name of a South African dance used to make a political stance during apartheid). I think the world forgets this was less than 20 years ago when whites and blacks couldn’t walk on the same side of the street. The result is bright and colorful people, and the vibes are of the hook. My friend Gordon runs a party in Cape Town called ‘Tropical Roast,’ which has to be the other highlight. He showed me how beautiful his country was, as we stayed in his family home. I think this was definitely my highlight. It’s something so beautiful, I can’t forget.

The next stop on your tour is Social Experiment at Output. What can guests look forward to from your set? I’m honest with what I do. I’m always touched to be able to play at places like Output.

What are some of your favorite places to go, food to eat, and things to do when you’re visiting New York? It’s only my second time ever here and this time I have made sure to be here for some extra days. To do exactly this. Discover this city.

You are also set to play at the inaugural edition of Mysteryland USA at the Sunday School Mini-Fest. What are some of the thing you’re looking forward to about bringing the legendary party to the historic Woodstock grounds? When the sun is out, I’ll be going for some interplanetary walks around Berlin thinking about these legendary grounds. The energy of a wondrous moment is caught there. Michael Shrieve’s drumming moments and Hendrix’s legendary performance. If I could come a little close even, I would be touched for life. And I hope to share that with everyone.

What do you have in store for MMW/WMC 2014? This is my first WMC, so I have no idea what to expect. I know it’s not the same as it used to be, and severely overpriced. I hope this changes. This is music for everyone. Not rich elitists.

What else is on your horizon for the coming months? Well, more music with Gretz. I’ll be producing an EP for him in the coming months. It’s his own material. The man is an angel of a human being, and I am happy and honored to have the chance to be able to help him develop and grow. There’s a remix for Art Department, remix on Pets Recordings, and some new exclusive stuff I’ve written for Timo Mass’s comp for My Favorite Robot Records coming as well.

Eric Volta North American Tour Dates:
March 21 Brooklyn, NY@ Output (No.19 Social Experiment)
March 22 Montreal, CA @ Stereo Nightclub
March 26 Miami, FL @ Wall (Modern Love Affair)
March 28 Miami, FL @ Trade (No.19 Social Experiment)
April 24 Ashville, NC @ Moog Fest (No.19 Social Experiment)
May 26 Bethel, NY @ Mysteryland Festival
June 28 Rothbury, MI @ Electric Forest

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Ukraine’s two-week musical experience, Kazantip, has announced its first names for this year's edition. 2014 will see the return of some Kazantip favorites as well as some new additions. Among them are Ricardo Villalobos, Loco Dice and The Martinez Brothers. Marco Carola, Luciano, Claude VonStoke and Reboot also appear on the roster. An Innervisions showcase with Dixon, Ame, Henrik Schwarz and Marcus Worgull is in the works.

Kazantip Republic 2014 is scheduled to run from July 31st to August 14th on the beautiful Crimean coast. Due to the recent conflict in the region, the festival is offering free tickets to Ukrainian women this year.

As we discovered first hand last year, Kanzantip is quite the experience - visit the official website for more information about the lineup and keep your eyes peeled on Pulse Radio for more information as it becomes available!

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Next week on Wednesday, March 26th at the heart of WMC 2014, Danny Tenaglia, Joris Voorn, and Joseph Capriati are setting sail on a special party boat cruise that will be full of sunny Florida weather, good friends, great vibes, and amazing music.  The three DJ legends will provide the soundtrack to Found at Sea, brought to you by Balance Series and Magnetic Grooves.  The cruise also celebrates the announcement that Danny Tenaglia will curate the next installment of the famed Balance series, set for release this June.  

The party is set to take place on the magnificent Biscayne Lady, a beautiful boat equipped with a top-notch sound system. Tickets include access to the open bar as well as free food during the voyage. Free giveaways will be provided by Hard8.The party is slated to be one of the highlights of the action-packed week in Miami - don't miss out!  Be sure to check out our guide to the best local restaurants, hotels, and parties this year!

Pulse Radio is happy to be giving away a pair of tickets to the event valued at over $250!  Enter to win below - it's easy.  The more options you choose, the better your chances are of winning.  The contest will close on Tuesday, March 25th at 4pm EST and the winner will be notified via email shortly after.  Good luck!

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