Another in the line of daytime locations popping up over the last few years on the White Isle, this time we headed to Pacha’s Destino Resort to see Luciano doing his thing.

Luciano’s looking to make a strong comeback in Ibiza this summer by making his presence known in a number of different places, namely Cocoon with Origins, and by bringing back his Luciano & Friends party, to be held the unique outdoor Cova Santa location. These are set to be big events for the Cadenza boss as he looks to re-establish himself as one of the key players on the island and get back to his musical roots.

Destino seems to be very much part of the same kind of ilk as the likes of Ushuaia and Hard Rock, as all venues combine the luxury surroundings and the outdoor stages in similar ways. There’s no denying that Destino is a nice place to be as the sunset glow casts its golden hue over the glamorous location.

The resort’s clean white aesthetic makes the luxury and the distinctly VIP atmosphere pervasive throughout the venue. Destino’s stage is particularly striking, with the main body made from whisky coloured wood, adding to the stylish, clean-cut feel of Destino perfectly.

Of course, add to this a number of dancers on podiums just to top off the glamorous feel and sense of occasion.

On arriving Luciano was just about to take over from his Cadenza counterpart Gianni Callipari. Once on the decks, the Chilean drew the crowd in quickly. Before long, Luciano’s percussive Latin rhythms were infiltrating the tough techno and house sound, and his groove was locked in for the rest of the night. Luciano was clearly having a great time, dancing, whistling, and sbreaking out his trademark hand claps every now and again.

Luciano definitely has a certain aura about him. His seamless mixing continued as he dropped tracks with huge vocal hooks and melody that grabbed your attention, throwing rising pianos and more funky percussion elements into the mix for good measure.

Destino offers another striking venue for daytime parties, and after a string of successful underground-lead bashes and Cocoon after parties last year, the venue still has plenty of island cred. It will be interesting to what both Destino and Luciano have in store for us this summer as they look to make their mark, albeit in slightly different ways, in 2014.

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The Southern hemisphere is seemingly the place to be when it comes to music. Mauritius, South Africa, Kenya and Zimbabwe have all been hosting some of the world’s best events and the globes biggest artists. Kenya’s surge to the top as one of the world’s best destinations for electronic came as no surprise.

 
Choosing not to be left out Malawi is slowly staking its claim to this new found movement. Over the years Elev8 in Malawi has been steadily hosting a string of events that have gained them the attention from some noteworthy people in the industry. On the 5 and 6th of July Elev8 events will host the official after party for the Put Foot rally and in the same breath celebrate 50 years of Malawi’s independence. Put Foot is the world’s biggest social rally with a majority of the proceeds and funds going to a good cause.



The event will feature Malawi based DJs alongside some South African selectors, the likes of Stef C, ValvTGear, Miss Cherry and DJ Chief have been billed for this event takinhg place at the Palm Beach in Mangochi, so don’t miss out on a boogie for a good cause.

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Put Foot official website

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Ultra Music is embracing the growing deep and melodic house movement, featuring a collection of some of the most popular tracks in the genre on the new ‘Ultra Deep House’ compilation. Originally catching on in Europe, this shift in sound has also been seen in the United States with songs on the compilation being played on major radio stations across the country.

Kicking off with the Robin Schulz remix of Mr Probz’s “Waves” which has amassed over 12 million views on YouTube and topped the charts in 15 different countries, the compilation also includes more of Europe’s top hits like Klingande’s “Jubel,” Chris Malinchak’s “So Good To Me,” and a special Redux mix of Kaskade’s “Atmosphere.” Check out the full tracklist and stream the compilation in its entirety below!

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Sebastian Carter has been steadily on the rise after his remix of Alt-J's "Breezeblocks" smashed all expectations and rocketed him to the top of everybody's "next big thing" list late last year. Since then, it's been a steady stream of well received tracks and remixes, and this Swiss native living in the UK has done wonders for the collective sound coming from the next crop of house producers. His music isn't particularly orthodox, in fact he often chooses to work with genres that don't normally make it into traditional dance discographies, but in doing so, he's crafted a unique sound, and forged a name for himself as one of the premiere new faces in the world of electronic music. With his star on the rise, we decided it would be a good time to talk with Sebastian about his origins as a producer, his love of all things music, and where he wants to go from here.

Your music sits pretty comfortably inside the house/electronic genres, but your songs aren’t exactly run-of-the-mill. What are some of the influences that make your music so unique and recognizable? I listen to a lot of indie-rock and indie-pop. I'd probably say that bands like Foals, Foster The People, The 1975 or Alt-J influence my writing a lot.

You seem to gravitate towards indie music when picking tracks to remix. Is this just because of your own personal taste, or do you feel the way tracks like Alt-J’s “Breezeblocks” and the Local Native’s “Ceilings” are composed lend themselves to a better remix? Clearly because I just love indie music. I don't like to remix songs I don't like.

You grew up in Switzerland but now call Brighton home. Do you feel you identify more with the music culture in Switzerland, or has living in the UK been a better fit for your work as a producer? Well producing happens on my laptop in my bedroom. It doesn't matter where in the world I am. I produced my remix for "Ghosts" by Emily Underhill back in Switzerland and it's the best track I've done so far I think. On the other hand I produced my remix of "Breezeblocks" by Alt-J in the UK and it's my most popular one so far. The music scene in Brighton is a lot better than in Switzerland no doubt, but I feel like my production is a separate thing.

Do you have any non-music related activities that help inspire your music? I don't think so. I mean I produce music, write music, listen to music and study music. No time for too many other activities besides eating sleeping and spending time with friends and family.

Your first release, Angels, came out a year ago, but its polished sound hinted at an extensive background in music. Tell us a little about how you got started as a producer. It all started when I injured my left hand and couldn't play drums for a while. I sat down at my laptop (I had just gotten NI's Maschine Mikro) and started to produce some beats, since I thought, what if I get a permanent injury and can't play drums ever again? So production was kind of my backup plan. At that time it was more Porter Robinson/Zedd style, or at least that's what I believed it was.

Your music’s newfound popularity is going to start building demand for more live shows. Do you have favorite venues in mind that you want to play? I do have a few venues in mind yes, but most of them are probably rather far in the future.

You’ve seen some amazing success with your remixes, but unlike other producers, the quality of your original tracks is just as good. Do you approach remixes and originals differently when producing, or do you make both with the same methods? The secret to my music is that I don't have a method. I just let it flow. Whether it's the vocal sample of a remix of just a beat or melody or whatever. I start building up from different points and angles and it somehow gets there.

Is there any specific piece of gear you couldn’t live without? Pretty sure my MacBook and my Maschine Mikro. I heard from a friend who produces that he imports all of his drum samples into Logic seperately and makes beats by placing them in the timeline, which sounded impossible to me. For me as a drummer a drum machine is just essential.

What do you do to get over creative hurdles when a song or composition just isn’t doing what you want it to? Take a break. Sometimes I just don't touch my music for a few days to a few weeks. It helps a lot. And listening to lots of different music. Time will heal the problem usually.

With so much success so early on in life, you have a ton of career options that other artists don’t have. Is your goal to continue to develop as a producer in the public sphere, or do you eventually want to work in music behind the scenes? I haven't actually thought about that yet. I think I will go further with this project and get as many people to hear my music as possible. I just like the feeling of people appreciating my music and liking it from all places of the world. It feels surreal.

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Diplo and Skrillex’s side project, Jack U, has been tearing up festivals like Ultra and Mad Decent Block Party with upcoming appearances at Electric Zoo and more. The duo has revealed in the past that we can expect five tracks from them some time this year. Now, Diplo has confirmed on Twitter that there is a Jack U album in the works.

A fan tweeted at Diplo and Riff Raff about how he thought a collaboration with Skrillex would be featured on the rappers ‘Neon Icon’ album to which Diplo responded “we saving for that jack u album.” Instagrammed photos also hint at Jack U collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Usher, and 2 Chainz.

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In typical Sin City style, Las Vegas' many daytime pool parties are just as crazy as the city's later nightlife options.  Demand for day parties has increased dramatically in the past few years alone.  The season is already in full swing with some of the bigger venues securing impressive rosters of the world's top talent every year.  There's always something to do in Vegas, night or day.  We've narrowed down the many dayclub offerings on The Strip to some of our personal favorites.

Marquee Dayclub
Perhaps one of the better known venues on our list, Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan is massive featuring beautiful three-story Bungalow Lofts complete with cabanas, living quarters, infinity pools, and a party deck on top. Stop by to hear the sounds of Marquee’s residents Armin van Buuren, Cedric Gervais, Chuckie, Jamie Jones, Kaskade, Porter Robinson, and many more.

Rehab at the Hard Rock
Housed at the Hard Rock Hotel, Rehab Pool Party is known for its Saturday and Sunday bashes in a luxurious setting with lush landscaping, cabanas, daybeds, and banquettes. In addition to its weekly events, Rehab’s summer schedule features its infamous Bikini Invitationals and special performances by the likes of Puff Daddy and Jason Derulo.

Encore Beach Club
Located at The Wynn, Encore Beach Club’s roster of 2014 talent is unparalleled with top notch international EDM DJs Avicii, Dillon Francis, Diplo, Fedde Le Grand, RL Grime, and Zedd all included in the fun. All of this in the perfect summer setting on The Strip.

Wet Republic
Dubbed the hotel's “ultra pool,” Wet Republic, located at the MGM Grand, is an expansive 53,000 square-foot venue with two saltwater pools and eight individual pools and spas. Catch DJs like Tiesto, Hardwell, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, The Chainsmokers, and Bingo Players this summer.

TAO Beach
Instantly transporting guests to an exotic Balinese retreat, TAO Beach at The Venetian is located on the roof of the hotel directly above TAO Las Vegas. One of the smaller dayclubs, TAO Beach puts its primary focus on the music and the DJ playing that day. The DJ booth has been moved to the center of the party.

Temptation at the Luxor
For over half a decade, Temptation Sundays has catered to the LGBT community in Las Vegas with its pool parties every week at the Luxor. With exciting themes, drink specials, and great music, Temptation is a welcome alternative to some of the other parties in Sin City.

Drai’s Beach Club
While you may have heard of Drai’s for their crazy after hours parties, make sure not to overlook their daytime offerings at their newly opened outdoor pool. Located on the rooftop of The Cromwell, the pool offers amazing views of the city. This year’s residents include Eric Prydz, Adventure Club, Showtek, DVBBS, Arty, and more.

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It was a very special broadcast of the Essential Mix over the weekend, with the BBC Radio 1 show streaming live from Glastonbury 2014.

Going down at the Shangri-La stage on Saturday evening, the Glastonbury crowd (and listeners across the globe) were treated to epic back-to-back sets from Jackmaster and Oneman, Essential Mix host Pete Tong and his recently tipped 'future star'Kolsch, and lastly Annie Mac and Tiga - the latter of which premiered his newest cut 'Bugatti' which is to be released on his Turbo label in the coming weeks.

You can stream all three sets below.

Pete Tong B2B Kolsch at Glastonbury 2014 - BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix 2014-06-28 by Core News Uploads on Mixcloud

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Motez is just one of the Australian producers currently spearheading a house revival, with his deep and infectious remixes winning over a legion of fans. This guy even took on Madison Avenue’s ‘Don’t Call Me Baby’ and yes, it was amazing. Currently en route to the United States to play a handful of dates, Motez has dropped his latest edit, this time of fellow Australian talent Iggy Azalea.

Azalea has been steadily on the path to world domination recently, with her inescapable ‘Fancy’ creating history on the American Billboard charts. Motez warps Azalea’s vocals and flips the bubblegum hit into his own ominous creation, and we’re expecting this one to be on heavy rotation at clubs and festivals in the near future. This goes real hard, and fingers crossed we hear it when Motez plays at Splendour In The Grass.

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If winter is supposed to be a time for hibernation, nobody told Pacha Sydney. The club has lined up an impressive roster of headliners to coax you out the living room and onto the dancefloor this July.

Long-standing Aussie icon and Pacha Sydney resident Timmy Trumpet kicks off the month on Saturday July 5th followed by LA based big-room progressive and electro-house purveyor Henry Fong on July 12. Fong has been on a production rampage of late which has resulted in a Beatport Top 10 and support from the likes of Hardwell, Avicii, Armin Van Buuren and Calvin Harris.

Gold Coast DJ Kronic steps it up mid month, hot off the release of his most ambitious record to date, 'Fire In The Sky'. Then Sydney vixen Tigerlily rounds things up with her exciting fusion of electro and big room house on July 26th.

Pacha Sydney July Lineup:

05.07.14
Timmy Trumpet
A-Tonez
NatNoiz
Chris Arnott
Baby Gee
Fingers
Nanna Does
Jace Disgrace
Samrai
Just 1
Elroy
Dylan Sanders
Pro/gram
Deckhead
NAD
Trent Rackus
Pat Ward

12.07.14
Henry Fong / Reece Low
Glover
Ben Morris
Matt Nugent
Spenda C
Fingers
Devola
Just 1
Danny Lang
Sushi
Jace Disgrace
Mike Hyper
Dylan Sanders
Heke
Stu Turner

19.07.14
Kronic
Glover
Nukewood
Baby Gee
Chris Arnott
Fingers
Eko
Samrai
Just 1
A-Game
Sushi
Jace Disgrace
Stu Turner
Deckhead
Prog/gram
Trent Rackus
Pat Ward

26.07.14
Tigerlily / The Only
Danny T
Ben Morris
Matt Nugent
Spenda C
Nanna Does
Fingers
Jace Disgrace
Just 1
Devola
Dylan Sanders
Heke
Mike Hyper
Danny Lang
Stu Turner
Trent Rackus

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Joakim Bouaziz, or just Joakim as he's known in the music world, has recently uprooted from his hometown of Paris to New York, where he now resides in an apartment in downtown Manhattan, on the border between Chinatown and the Lower East Side. So what better way to make the poor guy feel homesick than by asking him for his guide to Paris?

If you're heading to the French capital, here are some recommendations for a great day out; your own personal itinerary devoid of the typical tourist traps. We recommend you undertake Joakim's guide all while blasting his new album 'Tropics Of Love' through some headphones. You can't get more French than that. Jouir!

Du Pain Et Des Idées
In the morning, if I really had time, I would go to the Canal Saint Martin when it's not crowded and head to 'Du Pain Et Des Idées'- one of the best bakeries in town. They make mind-blowing croissants, other pastries and the best bread ever called Pain Des Amis. I would get a croissant and a coffee to take away to the canal and sit there in the sun.

Marché de Belleville
If I really had time, I’d go every week to my neighbourhood market, which is one of the cheapest in Paris, to buy fresh vegetables, fruits and fish. It is a great place for street and people watching. You can see the true popular Paris there with no tourists.

Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris / Palais de Tokyo
When I really have more time, I like to go to Museum of Modern Art and Palais de Tokyo which are two museums facing each other dedicated to modern and contemporary Art. It's a good place to hang out too - there's a restaurant with an outdoor patio. We recently organized a big Tigersushi party in Palais de Tokyo, which also holds a club.

Paris Belleville
Back to my neighbourhood, this is where I go for a Pho or Sate soup with my friend and fellow musician Krikor. Very tiny, only 6 or 8 seats, the whole family is there running the restaurant. Cheap, healthy and tasty.

Chezaline
Or, if I’m more in a hurry and in the right neighbourhood, I go to this former horse butchery (I know, this may shock non-French people) now turned into an amazing sandwich place (no horse served) run by Aline who's the partner of Chateaubriand's superstar chef Inaki. Last time I got a delicious baguette sandwich with 'Pot Au Feu' and an apricot crumble to kill for.

Potemkine
Time to be a nerd. You like cinema? This is the place to go. Best selection of DVDs I've ever seen; some very hard to find stuff, movies, documentaries, everything you want.

La Source / Smallville
And if you're more into records, a few blocks away there's the best new record shop in Paris: Vinyl only, tons of imports, rare re-issues etc.

Tiki Bar
Aperitif is a very important moment for French people. If it's sunny you'll find every cafe with outdoor seating crammed with people. If it's colder, I'd go to this Tiki themed bar with great exotica music and really well made cocktails.

Clamato
I recently discovered this restaurant run by the Septime crew. Fish and seafood only. Very nice atmosphere. When I was there, three Japanese girls were sitting next to me, which is always a sign you're in the right spot. Really good.

Le Nano
It's hard for me to choose a favourite club in Paris. It depends on who's playing, who's throwing the party. I don't go out to clubs anyway when I'm not playing. Unless it's a tiny, old school strip club that turns into a "regular" club during the weekends with worn out red velvet on the walls, faded gold on the ceiling, a piano on a small stage with flowers on top and usually very good DJs playing weird stuff. That's the Nano (named Piano during the week).

[Joakim's new LP 'Tropics Of Love' is out now on Tigersushi]

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It was during the Cape Town Electronic Music festival that we were introduced to Valentino Barrioseta and Bridges For Music. His idea; to bridge the gaps between international and local artist, giving under privileged artists the chance and opportunities they so scarcely receive. Since then Bridges For Music has done some amazing work bringing the likes of Dixon, Ritchie Hawtin and Luciano into the townships and giving them the chance to help artists grow and thrive. Despite bringing some of the greatest artists in the world to our country Bridges For Music has been sending some of our local artists overseas to perform at some of the most prestigious festivals out there.

The most recent of these collaborations saw Bridges For Music send Thibo TazzandDJ Fosta to perform at this year’sGlastonbury festival. If performing at such a prestigious event wasn’t enough, the Captonian duo were invited to perform alongside legendary producer and world music sensation Skrillex at the Rabbit Hole. The Rabbit Hole has been known to host secret events featuring some of the world’s finest artists.



This time it would be no different, having already visited some of townships during his South African tour, Skrillex has developed a soft spot for its artists and has been setting up projects to assist to help the unprivileged people stemming from these areas.Thibo Tazz and DJ Fosta and the legendary Skrillex offered audiences a once in a lifetime experience and surely they themselves will never forget their time there.

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The electronic music industry can at times be a very male dominated affair but it doesn’t mean that there aren’t female DJs and producers out there who are pushing and making a difference.Vanessa Holiday is one such pioneer, signed to Heads and Tails Records; here first EP Deep Layers showcased her capabilities as a producer, her tracks are filled with warmth, emotion and an attention to detail that is unrivalled. Having graduated from Soul Candi, Vanessa Holiday has played across the world and is one of the finest female selectors in the market. Vanessa is one of the first female performers to sustain the ever-changing scene, constantly exploring new sound, she does not limit herself to one school of thought, it is her versatility that sets her apart from the rest.

Vanessa has now been for 10 years drawing inspiration from various international and local artists and has managed to find own her own unique sound. Her show“The Underground show” on Assembly Radio is a showcase of the finest music that world has to offer. Airing every Wednesday from 5-6pm “The Underground” is an obvious title selection as Vanessa promises to push boundaries and share creative musical DNA comprising of sounds that are anomalous and contagiously unique. The show now features a Pulse Radio news slot at 5; 45pm, the slot will features all the hottest news and views about the music industry and fill you in on all that you need to know.So if you are fan of Vanessa’s Holiday’s music and you enjoy her taste in my music, tune in to That Underground Show on Assembly radio on Thursday, you will not regret it.
 

Download Vanessa Holiday's latest mix here

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The electronic music industry can at times be a very male dominated affair but it doesn’t mean that there aren’t female DJs and producers out there who are pushing and making a difference.Vanessa Holliday is one such pioneer, signed to Heads and Tails Records; here first EP Deep Layers showcased her capabilities as a producer, her tracks are filled with warmth, emotion and an attention to detail that is unrivalled. Having graduated from Soul Candi, Vanessa Holliday has played across the world and is one of the finest female selectors in the market. Vanessa is one of the first female performers to sustain the ever-changing scene, constantly exploring new sound, she does not limit herself to one school of thought, it is her versatility that sets her apart from the rest.

Listen to Vanessa Holliday's Latest single "Black Beauty"

Vanessa has now been for 10 years drawing inspiration from various international and local artists and has managed to find own her own unique sound. Her show“The Underground show” on Assembly Radio is a showcase of the finest music that world has to offer. Airing every Wednesday from 5-6pm “The Underground” is an obvious title selection as Vanessa promises to push boundaries and share creative musical DNA comprising of sounds that are anomalous and contagiously unique. The show now features a Pulse Radio news slot at 5; 45pm, the slot will features all the hottest news and views about the music industry and fill you in on all that you need to know.So if you are fan of Vanessa’s Holiday’s music and you enjoy her taste in my music, tune in to That Underground Show on Assembly radio on Thursday, you will not regret it.
 

Download Vanessa Holiday's latest mix here

Assembly Radio official webiste 

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Ayah Marar has been plying her trade as a singer and songwriter in the electronic world for some time now, and and even if you're not familiar with the name, chances are you're familiar with her voice and her work behind the scenes. Born in Jordan, she moved to the UK at the age of eighteen, and it was there that her music career began to take shape. Since then, she's made a name for herself with huge singles like "Unstoppable" and "Beg Borrow Steal," and her voice has made it on to massive songs like Calvin Harris'"Thinking About You".

Over time, her style has morphed and transitioned between pop and house (with a little bit of everything else thrown in too) but she's recently taken a new direction, and embraced the style of big room electronic music that's been making lots of headlines recently. Her record label, Hussle Girl, has been responsible for some very innovative music, and with such a dynamic resume, we decided it was high time we catch up with the legend herself and talk shop about music, life, and her work with other great artists.

Your voice works really well with EDM, but did you always plan on pairing your vocals with electronic music, or did you have aspirations in other genres as well? Thank you, and yes and no is the answer. Even though my vocal roots started in Drum and Bass, I drifted towards live funk music and more acoustic stuff for a while. I like to keep my options open but my heart belongs to bass.

A lot of our readers will recognize your voice from your feature on Calvin Harris’ hit single “Thinking About You,” but that’s definitely not the first time you’ve worked with him. Tell us a little bit about how you initially got connected with Calvin. We met at a record store I worked at 12 years ago and have been dear friends ever since. We shared a home and wrote music together and I appeared on three tracks on his second album. It's all love and family when it comes to us, and making good music of course!

Your new single, “Beg Borrow Steal,” has a softer edge to it, and is a bit more pop oriented then your earlier work. Is that a sound we can expect to be seeing more of in the future, or do you have another direction planned? Never expect anything with us! I'm fully committed to delivering what people want to hear from me, and that ranges from house to proper, dirty underground bass. My forthcoming EP in the UK is called 'Bass Soldiers" and is a bigger nod to my underground roots and collabs with big boys in the bass scene. I want people to know that when they speak, we listen. Take control.

You emigrated from Jordan to the United Kingdom when you were a teenager. Did the transition have any effect on your taste in music, or did you find yourself listening to the same stuff after you moved to the UK? I had always loved hip-hop and R&B, and I was more exposed to it coming here, but yes the UK was where I discovered and fell in love with DnB!

Growing up, did you ever have a defining experience that made you realize music was your calling? It's never been in question. It's been a part of me since as far back as I can remember. To put it cheesily, it's all I know! And now the opportunities to merge several forms of media with music, run my business, and have all the knowledge from being in the scene so long is massively exciting to me.

With so much success, touring around the world becomes inevitable. During your travels, have you ever come across any places where the fan base and support for your music was greater than you expected it to be? I was blown away with the support I got in my hometown, Amman. It was verging on hysteria! Not what I'm used to, I assure you.

You created your own label, Hussle Girl, as a way to release your own music. What’s it like to have so much creative control over your brand? The highs are high and the lows are super low. It's everything to me. I run it with my business parter Tasha, my web genius Jono and with the advice of manager Ali. It's a real labour of love and something that is giving us the excitement you need to keep playing the game, and being honest about it. I love it to pieces.

Since you're the boss, is it more stressful, or is having the freedom to do what you want make the whole process more relaxed? Both. It's nice to have people I trust that I can hand control to, but as the boss you have to constantly motivate and encourage, as well as bring in opportunities that could be built on. It's a symbiotic relationship.

It doesn't look like you plan on slowing down anytime soon. Do you have any long-term goals that you would like to see come to fruition in the next couple of years? You're quite right there, I don't! It's all I've got, so I plan to see it through. There is a strong movement happening that I want to make sure we are at the forefront of, and that focuses on giving people back the control of what they hear/see, and making sure it's quality all the way. We are in this together!

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English comedian and YouTube sensation Brett Domino’s latest viral video is a satirical guide to making a hit pop song in the style of Jason Derulo, and it’s sadly accurate. His instructions are fairly straightforward – just combine a very simple instrumental hook (preferably with a somewhat obscure instrument), a sexy vocal hood (use the internet for help), and some generic lyrics (since they don’t actually matter anyway).

He googles “sexy women” to find an inspiration for his song, using top hit Jennifer Lawrence as his muse for this track. The result is hilarious and alarmingly similar to some of the pop hits that artists are putting out these days. Check out the songwriting process for “Sexy When You Do That” below.

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The Fourth of July festivities don’t have to end when the night is over! Continue your celebration through the weekend with Culprit’s massive warehouse take over on Saturday, July 5th. The LA-based label and party collective has a big night in store with Droog and Apollonia set to take the decks at Lot 613, one of the hottest warehouse venues in the City of Angels.

The party will mark the first time Apollonia, comprised of Dan Ghenacia, Shonky, and Dyed Sondorom, play on the West Coast. Since their creation over the past decade, the three have become one of the most in-demand groups, releasing their productions on Dan Ghenacia’s Freak n’ Chic label and playing at some of the world’s most coveted clubs such as Panorama Bar, DC10, and Fabric.

Known for their famous parties on the rooftop of the Standard Downtown LA, Droog, made up of Andrea, Brett, and Justin, have been key players in the local scene and beyond.

Pulse Radio is happy to be giving away a pair of tickets to the party, valued at over $50. Enter to win below – it’s easy. The more options you choose, the better your chances are of winning. The contest will end on Thursday, July 3rd at 1pm PDT, and the winner will be notified via email shortly after. Good luck!

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Swiss DJ and producer Deetron has been very busy lately! Touring, travelling and remixing his way around the globe, he can now add the esteemed fabric compilation to the list. As one of the longest running dance compilation series, fabric has set the bar pretty high by hosting some of the world’s best house and techno DJs and producers over the past 13 years. With an excellently curated mix of classic Chicago and Detroit cuts, contemporary UK music and techno, Deetron’s 'fabric 76' is definitely one of our favorites. We had a chance to catch up with him and chat a bit about his recent adventures, collaborations, favorite labels and plans for the future.

You've had a busy year so far, playing a number of festivals including Sonar and Contre-Temps, Electrogroove in France! Tell us a bit about your recent adventures. What are some highlights? Nuits Sonores in Lyon, WHP at the Albert Hall in Manchester, Amsterdam Open Air and Todd Terje’s night at Panoramabar were definitely some of the highlights. Furthermore, the energy at the Ushuaia opening was very impressive, too. All in all, the gigs have been great.

Earlier this month, you remixed No Artificial Color’s “Reach For Me.” It’s a great summer track and we've really been feeling it. How do you go about selecting tracks to remix? I’m glad you like it. After having heard a song, which I'm offered to do a remix for I normally decide very quickly whether I will be able to work something out or not. Very often it comes down to the vocals and if I think I can use them to take the original in a new direction, but sometimes it is a different element of a song that captures my attention.

You are no stranger to collaboration. Is there anyone you’d like to work with whom you haven’t yet? I think George FitzGerald would be a great guy to work with. We have already talked about it, if only we could finally get things moving forward.

You recently mixed the new fabric 76 compilation. Can you walk us through this process and your song selection? There’s a great mix of classic Chicago and Detroit cuts, contemporary UK music and techno. The song selection is the most time consuming part when working on a compilation as you very much depend on whether the tracks get cleared or not. I had a rather expansive wish list of favorite tracks of mine from many different genres and I did gradually narrow it down to what it is now and the selection, which makes most sense in my eyes.

You played the launch party this past Saturday at fabric with Craig Richards, Redshape, Will Saul, Terry Francis and Slam. Tell us about some of your most memorable fabric experiences. What do you love about the place? First of all. I love the DJ booth and the sound in Room 1. It’s almost like a little room by itself and provides for the best circumstances you could possibly wish for as a DJ. Furthermore, I really like the dark and plain setup and also the cavernous layout of the whole club.

What are some of your favorite labels of all time and right now? Daphni’s Jiaolong is one of my current favorites, 3024 is really cool and Studio Barnhus too, to name but a few. My all time favorite label is Motown, surprise, surprise.

Your summer is looking pretty hectic! Aside from travelling, what do you have on the agenda? I’ve got remixes coming up for FCL and Wallflower and the remixes for No Artificial Colors and Gorgon City have just been released. Furthermore I’ve got the first release on my own label ready to go and I’ll be able to announce details soon.

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