This past weekend, Swedish DJ/producer Eric Prydz took over New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden for a once-in-a-lifetime gig. EPIC 3.0 is undoubtedly his biggest show yet, and he certainly pulled out all the stops with insane audiovisual production.

During his three-hour set where he played tracks from his many aliases including Pryda and Cirez D, the crowd was treated to the largest-ever indoor hologram and hours of original animation. Listen to the set in full and check out some impressive photos and video from the spectacle below.

Photos by Andrew Rauner for Dancing Astronaut 

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Tribal Sessions has prided itself of varied and eclectic line-ups all season and the closing party saw yet another array of diverse artists plucked from the underground scene. And this time the influence of Cadenza weighed in heavily across the Lab and Spektrum, with Luciano being announced as the special guest. The queues were big on arrival, as the remaining revellers on the island looked to take advantage of the opportunity to see the nomadic Luciano in another different environment. Read our Luciano interview here.

Walking straight through to the Lab, gAs was laying down some dubbed, stripped back tech-house to the hot and busy room. This time, Sankeys’ largest room was fully opened up, with the upstairs balcony surrounding the raw space also rapidly filling with eager partygoers. The anticipation for Luciano permeated the room as a steady stream of dancers flocked inside. As ever, the opportunity to see a big name DJ in a relatively intimate environment was a huge attraction for many.

The heavy tech sounds served well in enticing the crowd, as they awaited the evening’s main attraction, ready and waiting quietly in the wings. Hitting the decks at the relatively early time of 1.30am, Luciano settled into his signature sound of percussive looping tech house to a rapturous reaction with a sea of phones held up trying to capture the moment. His grooves were steady and hypnotic, slowly building towards subtle drops, which were accompanied by Luciano’s signature hands-in-the-air moments.

Down in the Basement, it was a much colder affair, with the air-con providing a much needed cool down. Berlin’s Sidney Charles was providing an alternative to the looping minimalism of Luciano, with some deeper skipping beats. Touches of acid and jacking sounds provided a tough and raw sound, which had the largely British Basement rocking.

Back in the Lab Luciano was completing his set with a final flurry of percussive and tribal tech-house sounds. Luciano remains a big name, a key player on the island and a DJ that many still hold in very high esteem. Add to this the excitement of seeing him play the dark intense surroundings of Sankeys and the result was a strong one.

With Luciano’s set finishing relatively early, his Cadenza associate and fellow Swiss, Michel Cleis stepped up to take proceedings further into the night. Cleis injected more grooving house tracks to get the hips shaking, whilst keeping things suitably varied. One of the night’s best moments came when he dropped the joyous disco sounds of Joey Negro’s remix of Patrice Rushen’s ‘Haven’t You Heard’. There’s nothing like a bit of unexpected disco being thrown into the mix to get some smiles on faces.

Finally, it was down to Tribal Sessions’ head resident to usher in the end of their first foray into Tribal on the White Isle. It was Darius Syrossian of course, punching out a series of tough bouncing house jams to his ever faithful following. The Basement gained a new lease of life once Darius hit the decks, seeing out the remaining hours with the kind of raw energy you come to expect from the Leeds man.

This year Tribal Sessions set out to create a diverse and eclectic Ibiza party, which broke down musical boundaries. And looking back over the season, they certainly managed to achieve this with a solid party atmosphere throughout.

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The infamous Kim Dotcom has sold his stake in Baboom, the new music streaming service which he originally launched along with his debut album, because he believes he is holding it back. He announced this via Twitter where he posted the message below.

Good bye @Baboom. I was holding u back. The music industry hates me. You'll do better without me. Good luck my love. http://t.co/eByCsUizmR

Now, Baboom can focus on developing its own brand without the influence of the notorious Dotcom brand. According to Torrent Freak, Dotcom’s family has sold all of its shares in the company including his full stake.

Baboom CEO Grant Edmundson made a statement about the news: “The transaction means Dotcom no longer has any equity or role in Baboon, not any relationship with the company… Kim is moving on to focus on other projects and both camps wish each other well with future plans.”

“In terms of the impact on Baboom, my view is that the Baboom service will now be able to be judged on its own merits rather than being assessed on the brand equity (or otherwise) of its shareholder base.”

It’s a big move for the brand which was previously harmed by Dotcom’s outspoken personality and questionable personal history.

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Through the ages, New York has always been a destination for some of the world’s best nightlife. Although it has arguably been overtaken by cities overseas like London and Berlin in recent times, there was once a time when the Big Apple was home to the most numerous and legendary clubs combining great DJ talent with some good old debauchery.

From the glitz and glamour of Studio 54 during the late 1970s and early 1980s to the pumping house beats at Twilo during the 1990s, we take a look back at some of the city’s former nightlife hotspots.

Paradise Garage
You can’t have a conversation about New York nightlife back in the day without mentioning Paradise Garage. The club may be long gone, but it has never been forgotten. Between 1977 and 1987, it revolutionized clubbing and music in New York. It was the first spot to focus on dancing rather than socializing, putting the DJ at the center of attention. No liquor, food or beverages were sold and it wasn’t open to the public. House legend Larry Levan called the Garage his home, giving rise to the term “New York House.” Garage is actually a term used to describe “garage classics”, aka certain house tracks that became famous at or were associated with Paradise Garage.

Tunnel
Situated in a former railroad freight terminal, Tunnel was the industrial playground for Club Kids (the infamous Michael Alig could oftentimes be found hanging with Amanda Lepore and RuPaul in the V.I.P. room in the basement), rappers, the LGBT community and whomever else you can think of from the late '80s until 2001, when it was shut down due to rent issues and Rudy Guiliani’s quality-of-life campaign. Tunnel had a variety of rooms on multiple levels, with decor ranging from Victorian libraries to S/M dungeons. Hosting a young Danny Tenaglia and talents like Johnny McGovern and the rapper Cazwell, there was something for everybody.

Danceteria
From the late ‘70s to mid-‘90s, Danceteria lived on in three NYC and four Hamptons locations. The four-floor disco-turned-new wave club was the go-to afterhours spot for crowds coming from rock clubs downtown like CBGB and gay discos. The first Danceteria, which was shut down in the early ‘80s, is credited as being the first club to play videos. Madonna, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Sonic Youth, The Cult, Softcell, the Beastie Boys and Jean-Michael Basquiat were among the many musicians and artists who could be find at Danceteria. It was an epic spot, with the famous Haoui Montaug as doorman (he famously worked the door at Studio 54, Hurrah and Palladium).

Twilo
On the last Friday of every month, legendary Brits Sasha and John Digweed made the journey from London to the Big Apple to play at Twilo. From 1995-2001, the club was host to the likes of Paul Van Dyk, Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin/Plastikman, Danny Tenaglia, Jeff Mills, Steve Lawler and Sven Väth. The incredible Phazon sound system built by Steve Dash was among the many things Twilo was famous for. Some DJs would momentarily leave the DJ booth just to hear their favorite tracks on the dance floor. Digweed reminisces on Twilo, stating “I’ve got to say, without a doubt, my favorite club that I’ve ever played in the world. Just unbelievable. Those five years I spent their alongside Sasha were just great. [It was a] great time of my life and the crowd made those nights so special.”

The Loft
Often credited as the birthplace of modern nightlife, The Loft was the place to be during its existence. David Mancuso threw the first Loft party at his home at 647 Broadway, and developed his own version of an underground party where no food, alcohol, or beverages were sold. He also elected not to mix tracks, instead playing them in their entirety on a sound system considered to be the best in New York (and even the world) at the time.  Members of the gay community, who were often marginalized, always felt welcome at The Loft where they could dance without the fear of police interference.

Club Zanzibar
It may be located a hop, skip, and a jump from Manhattan in Newark, New Jersey, but Club Zanzibar deserves an honorable mention on our list. DJs like Francois Kevorkian, Larry Levan, Tony Humphries, and Tee Scott attracted partygoers to the second floor ballroom of The Lincoln Motel from the late '70s into the early '80s. The club was close enough to Manhattan to pick up the New York vibe, but had its distinct “Jersey sound” as well incorporating everything from house and garage to Latin and rock.

The Limelight
The Limelight had locations all around the world but the New York location was perhaps the most epic and well-known. Owned by Peter Gatien, it opened in 1983 in a Gothic church building that formely housed an Episcopal congregation as well as a drug rehabilitation program. The 2003 film ‘Party Monster’ was based on an incident where Club Kid Michael Alig was arrested and later convicted for the killing of drug dealer Angel Melendez. It was reopened under the name Avalon in 2003, and ultimately closed its doors in 2007.

Studio 54
Often considered the most famous and legendary nightlife hotspot in New York City history, Studio 54 was the place to see and be seen from 1977 through 1982. Created by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, the space drew everyone from Sylvester Stallone, Salvador Dali, and Michael Jackson to Calvin Klein, Jack Nicholson and Jackie Kennedy Onassis, who partied together into the early morning hours. The club made $7 million in its first year alone with Rubell claiming that “only the Mafia made more.”

Sound Factory
Located on Manhattan’s West side, Sound Factory was a go-to nightlife spot from the late '80s through the early '90s to listen to some quality house music during the genre’s peak. The space hosted the likes of Little Louie Vega on Wednesday’s ‘Underground Network’ parties, DJ Merritt and Lord G on Thursdays for tribal house gay night ‘Factoria 21,’ and the legendary Frankie Knuckles on Fridays. Mark Cicero and Mark Thomas played during Sunday’s ‘Body Positive Tea Dances,’ a social for HIV positive men and their friends.

APT
Situated in the Meatpacking District, APT was more of a lounge than a club but that didn’t stop revelers from turning the space into a dance floor and dancing the night away. Despite its smaller size, APT attracted a diverse group of artists like Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Theo Parrish, Stacey Pullen, Modeselektor, and Tiefschwarz who shared the decks with a talented group of local acts.

Area
6 Hubert Street has home to several clubbing destinations from The Shelter and NASA to Vinyl and Arc, but Area was perhaps the biggest with its impressive themes that changed every six weeks, “putting the art in party.” The club was also known for its notorious co-ed bathroom, where some of the more intense partying took place. The building eventually succumbed to gentrification and was transformed into luxury condos.

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Young Norwegian phenom Kygo is set to embark on a European tour this winter. 

While he's one of dance music youngest stars, Kygo's brand of sunny, tropical house has rocket him into stardom. Now, he's set to embark on the Endless Summer Tour 2014, bringing his warm, groovy sounds to 14 dates across 12 European cities in November and December, including shows in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona and a stadium show at Spektrum in his native Norway. 

Thomas Jack, Amtrac and Anna Luno, will be providing support at various dates across the month.

For full dates and tickets, click here.

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We're all a little bummed summer's over, but that doesn't mean we can't relive the electro madness of ÎleSoniq, right? There was plenty of bass and bounce from some of the best dressed party animals taking over Parc Jean-Drapeau, dancing in the rain like nobody's business.

Revellers went all out for the two-day summer blowout, raving under mighty mushrooms in true electro fantasy panache to the beats of Zed's Dead, Iggy Azalea, Tiësto, Dillon Francis, Adventure Club, Infected Mushroom, Cosmic Gate, Riva Starr, Kill the Noise, Araabmuzik, Botnek, Kill Paris and Snails with more dance heavy-hitters featured.

Montreal's ÎleSoniq sure delivered a whole lot BIG bass, explosive drops and high energy sets to the masses with trippy visuals to match. Check out our (madcap) recap to relive some fun-filled festival moments set to Snails and heRobust's "Pump This."

Check out more festival moments with Delinquent Valley Crew on Instagram, Facebook and their website.

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Behind The Talent is a new interview series where we chat to promoters, managers, and club and label owners. Basically all the hard-working people working behind the scenes bringing the talent to the fore.

Kicking off the series is Gold Coast promoter and artist manager Joey Lamattina, the man behind Gold Coast's Platinum nightclub and responsible for taking The Stafford Brothers to their current height of fame. Let's find out more.

Can you pinpoint the memory of when dance music first took a hold of you? Was it a particular song in your teens? Or your first night out clubbing? My first clubbing experience was climbing out the window at the age of 16 in the middle of the night to avoid detection from my parents while I was living in Manly, Sydney. I hopped on the Manly ferry to Circular Quay and walked up to Kings Cross with my mates who were all a few years older then me, and we went to a nightclub at the time called Club VIP.

How did you wind up working in electronic music? I tried my hand at everything from working in my family’s building business, to ruining people’s clothes as a hairdresser, to burning pizzas and even studying as a law student. For spare change I helped out at DCM in Oxford Street Sydney as a glassie, which still to this day I think was the best dance club in Australia’s history. Working there gave me my addiction to dance music. You have no idea how hard it was getting a job in there being a wog. Thank God for my looks in my younger years; they thought I was the guy from young talent time.

Platinum celebrated its 10th Birthday last month. How were the celebrations? Any outrageous party stories from the night you can share with us? What happens at Platinum, stays at Platinum.

What’s your favourite memory of an international DJ playing at the club from the last decade? It would have to be Sebastian Ingrosso back in 2009. The turn out was absolutely massive and the thing is a lot of people were expecting the Swedish House Mafia style cheese , but instead he ripped the place a new one dropping some big techno.

What do you attribute Platinum’s success to? Are you always looking to trends occurring overseas to stay on top? No, not really. I use pretty much my own imagination on how I want my venues to run and succeed. I do go to the overseas trade shows when it comes to buying and installing the latest bells and whistles, though.

What kind of distinct challenges does the Gold Coast scene present to a promoter, compared to a city like say Sydney or Melbourne? Ha! What challenges? Queensland isn’t the state that’s had its hours cut back by the State government. I think NSW is the one with the challenges!

Tell us about the idea behind the Soaked Luxury Pool Party. It’s a pretty ambitious party. We’re out every weekend, we listen to our patrons who are our friends they’ve told us they’re up for exciting new parties. A lot of them have traveled overseas as we have and have embraced events that are outside of the club in the natural surroundings. We live in the sunshine state and being near the water plays a big part of our life, so it only makes sense we celebrate it. Once people see the venue I think they’re going to know what they’re in for and that it’s going to be one great party!

Do you think young punters are hungry for a complete sensory experience when it comes to clubbing these days? For example, Soaked has bikini dancers, stilt walkers, aqua podiums, aerial artists, a light show and C2 gas cannons. Whatever happened to a sweaty nightclub with good music? People have been enjoying music in environments like this for years, it’s nothing new. All those things you mention are just part of the fun experience a pool party can provide, in particularly the EDM-programmed pool we have created. It’s about fun and celebrating summer with your friends and not taking life so seriously. We also appreciate it’s not everyone's cup of tea so it’s for that reason we designed another pool with a more laid back and organic vibe, where nature itself creates a sensory experience via the sun, clouds and cool breeze. And of course the sunset is the real champion of the day.

There have been some ‘interesting’ reactions to the local support DJ lineup for the party. The name Timmy Trumpet sitting alongside Seth Troxler seems to be confusing and pissing off some. What are your thoughts on this? Timmy, Seth, Tigerlily, Minx, who cares they’re all great DJs that’s why we have them playing. We’re in the business of creating good events and amazing experiences. We’re basically catering to all our friends’ tastes so everyone has the best time possible. I couldn’t imagine listing to the same music for 9 hours straight - variety is the spice of life! People who sit around whinging about these things rarely actually go out of the house, they sit at home stroking their cat planning world domination of their lunch box. Well at least they won’t be whinging about any clashes on the day!

One of the biggest successes of your career has to be managing The Stafford Brothers from relative obscurity to the position they’re in now. One of your newest signings is the up-and-coming Platinum resident, Brooklyn. Can you tell us how you came to discover her? What did you see in her that said to you “potential”? I checked out all the Your Shot Brisbane DJ contestants and thought out of all of them she was the most hungry that day. I private messaged her on Twitter and asked her if she needed a manager - she must have called and emailed at least 100 people to find out if my Twitter account was legit or if someone out there was trying to having a lend of her because she could not believe that I approached her. We have an awesome working relationship, as she is slowly becoming a superstar by understanding that it’s my way or the highway.

Are you planning to try and break Brooklyn over in the States? Watch this space.

It’s ten years from now. What is your ideal outcome for both dance music and yourself from now until then? Firstly I would like to say that I hope this new generation of jerk offs that want to go out specifically to get smashed and cause trouble – eg: fights, vandalism, coward punches - change their attitudes. They all need to die, because they’re killing our dance music scene. The tougher the authorities are on venue operators and festival operators the harder it’s going to be for us to prosper and make money the way we used to a few years back. So kids, please behave.

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Back in August Rainbow Serpent announced the first round of artists for its 18th edition, taking place across four days during the Australia Day Long Weekend in January. Now the long-running Victorian festival has unveiled its second round lineup which boasts an impressive roster of names across techno, tech-house and trance.

Israeli producer Perfect Stranger tops the second round lineup, accompanied by Super Flu, 16 Bit Lolitas, Minilogue in his Sebastian Mullaert and Nobody Home guises, recent stars of the Robot Heart Bus at Burning Man - Thugfucker - and many more.

Rainbow Serpent 2015 runs from January 23-26. Check out the full second round announcement below.

Rainbow Serpent 2015 2nd Round Lineup
Perfect Stranger
LOUD
Rinkadink
Talpa
Super Flu
Thugfucker
16 Bit Lolitas
Son Kite
Gaudium
Pole Folder
Egbert
Sebastian Mullaert (aka Minilogue, aka Son Kite, Wa Wu We, SE)
Nobody Home (aka Minilogue, aka Son Kite, Home Records, SE)
Kaya Project
Pragmatix
The Riddler
Stickybuds

Rainbow Serpent 2015 1st Round Lineup
Beats Antique
Desert Dwellers
Christopher Lawrence
Audiomatic
Electric Universe
Marcel Dettmann
Lee Burridge
Petar Dundov
Vaishiyas
Laughing Buddha
Broken Toy
Pena
Ben Coda
Odjbox
The Floozies
Kukan Dub Lagan
James Copeland
Solid Snake
Symbolic
Treavor Moontribe
Amani
 
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Ahead of the third Mantra Collective warehouse bash this weekend, Daniel George, Declan Esau and Grand Jete share their favourite up-and-coming producers with a track from each.

Daniel George:

S.A.M. (Samuel Andre Madsen)

S.A.M. has been working under a few guises across Europe for the last few years, slowly building his repertoire. He started releasing solo stuff last year and managed to get the attention of Julian Perez (Fathers & Sons). Simultaneously, he started his own label, Delaphine. The productions have a beautiful space-like quality to them that is fitting for small rooms or big warehouses. But it's his attention to detail when working with analog instruments (think 808s, 909s, 303s) that really sets S.A.M. apart from the rest.

Dilated Pupils

Dilated Pupils is a small group of Dutch producers headed by Ivano Tetelepta & Roger Gerressen. I love these guys just for their sheer dedication to the game, releasing 4 big EPs this year. They don't really stick to one genre either, rather they work many genres around their groove locking style. It does not box them in or categorise them into one sound, that some people will just ignore because they prefer house over techno or vice versa.

Declan Esau:

Jay Daniel

Having had releases on Theo Parrish's Sound Signature and Kyle Hall's Wild Oats, it's hard to categorise Daniel as an 'Up and Comer' but as far as Detroit talent goes - he is. And i can't wait to see what he comes out with in the future cause so far it's been pure gold

DAZE

Daze is a mysterious Australian producer who over the last year has been putting out amazing records on labels such as Lobster Theremin. Tough melodic house, old-school break beat and Detroit influenced electro. Calling this guy will get a release on L.I.E.S in the not so distant future.

Grand Jete:

Jamie Trench

I like the groove in his production. They're all different but we can still feel that funky touch. Danceable basslines and good use samples.

Nick Holder

It was hard for me to make a choice of which track of Nick Holder I liked most so I picked this one because i've been singing it this afternoon while painting.

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According to Laidback Luke, the future of dance music is "future house". What is that exactly? It's a new sound he's using to describe music made by himself and guys like Oliver Heldens, which fuses EDM with deep house.

"I’m really into the future house stuff right now," he recently told inthemix."That to me is basically deep house garage mixed down in an EDM vibe. The stuff that Oliver Heldens is doing, Tchami as well. To me that gives us a whole new playfield. In EDM we’ve kind of reached our peak, we don’t know what’s creative anymore and what stuff we can do. Basically this is a whole new open palette to start experimenting on, taking it somewhere it’s never been before."

The Dutch DJ even took the time to explain his new genre to a fan on twitter.

Still interested in what this "future house" actually sounds like? Have a listen to Laidback Luke's latest remix of Alex Metric below. And if you like that and are thirsty for more, then this here should keep you busy.

Laidback Luke is set to to headline a very special Stereosonic Livestream launch party this month. Details here.

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Dennis Ferrer and his Objektivity label party are set to partner up wtih a traveling circus at this year's ADE. 

Taking place on Sunday, October 19th, the final day of the 3-day Thuishaven Wintercircus weekender, Dennis Ferrer and friends like Chez Damier, Phil Weeks, Lexer, Andre Hommen, Nasser Baker, and a special guest will join an authentic travelling circus.

Home to clowns, magicians and variety artists acquired from travelling gypsies by event organisers, Thuishaven, the party will take place over 10 hours, from 1pm to 11pm.

Event details here: http://bit.ly/1sKS9HK

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As one would expect, the ENTER. at Space Ibiza season finale was a grand affair as several of the world’s finest techno and tech-house artists joined Richie Hawtin to round off the summer of partying.

Paco Osuna was providing the early evening soundtrack with a typically heavy and pounding array of selections – the Sunset Terrace transformed into the customary ENTER.Sake bar, full of sultry oriental character. As many will know, one of the most immediate things about ENTER. is the unique approach to decorated Space. The party gives the clinical feel of Space a little more character and moody atmosphere, which obviously marries with the innately dark nature of techno perfectly.

The Terrace took a minimalistic and sleek aesthetic, with rows of black dots lining the back wall behind the booth and darkness generally enveloping the room. Australian selector Bella Sarris was warming up with some moody and dubby cuts – tough bass lines and clinking metallic beats typifying her sound.

A flurry of people rushed into the Discoteca as the doors were opened up at midnight on the dot and the large frame of Berghain’s longstanding resident, Marcel Dettmann loomed in the DJ booth. The German opened up with dark, industrial soundscapes before slowly increasing the pace as the crowd whooped and whistled in appreciation. As the tempo increased, the dark sleaze of &ME’s ‘After Dark’ rang out, and again, Dettmann seamlessly increased the energy.

He dragged us along as he moved up through the gears with the expertise of a man who knows exactly how to control a crowd. His marathon Berghain sets have shaped him into a master of the techno journey. The relatively short set time and the Ibiza crowd no doubt influenced him into playing some of the more accessible tracks in his collection, such as Bicep’s killer analogue jam ‘NRG106’ and Alan Fitzpatrick’s utterly ubiquitous remix of ‘I Want You’ by Trus’me.

This didn’t stop him from breaking out the dark abrasive sounds though. As he neared the end of his two and a half hour stint, he finished with a salvo of Berghain-style techno before rounding proceedings off with this summer’s biggest techno hit, Floorplan’s ‘Never Grow Old’.

Over in the Terrace, Nina Kraviz was laying down some acidic techno cuts to a busy throng, whilst El Salon, converted into ENTER.Mind, hosted the mysterious figure of Recondite. After seeing him play in the Discoteca earlier in the season, it was interesting to see the contrast in playing Space’s smallest space. Walking into the room felt like I’d stumbled across a small stage in a dark corner of a festival. The room was shrouded in darkness save for the red light above the bar and the ring of red lights surrounding the DJ booth whilst dancers performed their best zombie moves behind translucent black material draped all around the sides of the room.

The atmosphere was relaxed as he led us through a series of his slow motion techno cuts, all part of his extensive catalogue of productions. His music has a distinct melancholic and atmospheric style, which is both refreshing and instantly recognisable as his own. With Recondite’s rapidly growing success, it’s evident how his ability to create his own sound has caused a stir in the techno world.

Back in the Terrace Maya Jane Coles was serving up her own brand of moody tech-house, typified by tracks such as ‘Myth’ by Mia Dora and Flashmob’s ‘Who’, featuring the spoken words vocals of Kevin Knapp.

From the unexpectedly bustling ENTER.Mind through to the Terrace and the Discoteca, the party was packed and spirits were pervasively high. There was a distinct celebratory mood in the air, as we danced through the night for one last episode of ENTER.

A mass of revellers flocked to the main room as Richie Hawtin took to the decks. Looking to capitalise on the high spirits and go out with a bang, Hawtin launched into his typical rolling sound. The room was enveloped by thunderous bass vibrations as the ENTER. boss settled into his peak time grooves. Hawtin’s sound remained minimal, tough and grooving as ever, and the hordes of fans on the dance floor were enthusiastically receptive.

Richie has created a unique stomping ground for techno on the White Isle. And in a place where there’s no room for allowing things to go stale, Richie Hawtin and his ENTER. crew are thoroughly prepared to continue to deliver forward-thinking and exciting projects in future Ibiza summers.

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The huge Space Ibiza Closing Fiesta line-up is now complete, with the addition of key figures from the ENTER. crew, Richie Hawtin, Nina Kraviz, Paco Osuna and Gaiser. The new additions will appear in the Discoteca, giving ENTER. a distinct presence after another successful season at Space.

Carl Cox, Deep Dish, Disclosure, Visionquest and Nic Fanciulli are amongst the other 37 names on the mammoth line-up, which will be spread across six different rooms.

The party kicks off at 4.30pm on Sunday 5th October and won’t finish until Monday morning, with Carl Cox and Nic Fanciulli hitting the decks at 7am to close the Terrace.

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It's been an amazing landmark year for Cocoon, as the brand turns 15 and it's creator celebrates 50. 

Coming just off the back of another huge season for Cocoon in Ibiza is the announcement that Sven Vath will be heading to London's Building Six with London Warehouse Events on November 22nd. Joining the Cocoon maestro will be Poker Flat's Steve Bug, who's label is also celebrating a milestone 15th birthday, along with Popof and Christian Burkhardt, who'll play a live show.

And after the success of their event with Margate Dygas, Room 2 will be hosted by Rhythmatic.

For more info, head to www.cocoon.net

After a tragic hit and run incident that killed four people at last year’s festival, SXSW has commissioned a report to maximize safety procedures for SXSW 2015. One of the main changes includes banning unofficial events and performers.

Local news source Texas Monthly reports that other changes include searching street attendees for prohibited items, getting rid of events help in parking lots next to the festival, banning pop-up gigs, and implementing a “clean zone” where an area surrounding the festival would be blocked off.

The goal is to “protect the brand equity of SXSW and its sponsors but would be made to work with existing businesses and their interests so as to uphold sponsor values and private property rights.”

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After launching last month at Studio 338 with a sell-out event, London's newest Sunday day party, Abode, reveals their next two events. 

Starting October 12th, Fur Coat, Francesca Lombardo, and Max Chapman will head to Studio 338 for Abode at the Forest, taking place from 1pm to midnight.

Abode's next event will be their Halloween Edition, featuring the Saved vs Keinemusik Special with Saved Records boss Nic Fanciulli, along with label regular Leo, and Keinemusik's Adam Port, Rampa, &ME, and David Mayer on November 2nd from 1pm to 1am.

We're also offering a competition: to win 1 x Pair of VIP tickets to Abode’s next 2 Sunday parties (includes queue jump entry, free cloakroom, 5 drinks tokens per person), write chris@jukeboxpr.co.uk with the subject line "PULSE RADIO ABODE COMP" and answer this: Name three DJs played Abode's first event back in September.

Good luck!

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Next month, the people of Mexico will be treated to the magic of Sensation for the first time with Bud Light Sensation Into the Wild in Monterrey. The show is about the “classic ritual between men and women and compares nightlife with the universal laws of the animal kingdom. It will all go down on November 8th at the Arena Monterrey, which will be transformed into a white wonderland suitable for the occasion.

The lineup for the event has just been revealed with some Sensation favorites including Mr. White, Baggi Begovic, W&W, Zedd, and Sander van Doorn. Purchase tickets to the festival on Sensation’s official website.

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Techno big gun, Nicole Moudaber, will hold a series of warehouse parties, kicking off in London on 17th October at Crucifix Lane Warehouse. MoodRAW will take a back-to-basics approach, focusing on intimate venues, dark rooms and powerful sound systems.

The launch party will see Carlo Lio and Francisco Allendes play alongside Nicole. Tickets will only be available via a sign-up ballot, where just 650 lucky people will be chosen to attend the party.The series will also take in shows in Montreal, Chicago, Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

MoodRAW serves as the next chapter in Nicole Moudaber’s rapid rise, with her In the MOOD Radio Show continuing to grow and her record label MOOD hosting takeovers at the likes of BPM in Mexico and WMC in Miami.

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