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Police Injured By Missiles During Clashes At illegal RAVE

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Three police officers were injured during clashes with ravers at an illegal rave in the North East London town of Walthamstow that lasted more than seven hours. Police were called to the Hurricane Room around 9:45 p.m (Saturday, July 2). where a crowd of more than 5 hundred people were standing outside the unlicensed event.

Police officers attempted to disperse the crowd, but some of the ravers managed to gain access to the building. After that officers from the Territorial Support Group were imediatelly called to the scene to help and assist and the majority of people outside the premises were dispersed.

However, a large number of party goers refused to leave the building, barricading themselves inside. Missiles were then thrown at officers. Police officers finally entered the building  around 5 a.m. on Sunday.

Three police officers, one man and two women were reported to have sustained minor injuries, but they did not require hospital treatment. One man was arrested for criminal damage, another male was arrested for a public order offence and two men were also arrested for supplying a noxious substance.

Armin Van Buuren is returning to his roots with “Old Skool” album [VIDEO]

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Exactly a month from now, the king of trance music Armin van Buuren will put out a rather surprising mini album. Entitled “Old Skool” this mini album features Armin van Buuren’s versions of world-renowned dance classics such as Human Resource – “Dominator”, The Ultimate Seduction – “The Ultimate Seduction”, and Speedy J –”The Pull Over”.

Simultaneous with the start of the “Old Skool”mini album pre-order, Armin van Buuren’s version of dance classic “Dominator” has also been unleashed. “Dominator” was originally put out by Dutch dance act Human Resource in 1991 and Armin van Buuren’s rendition proved one of the most recognizable records in his live sets over the past few months, with plays on major festivals such as Ultra Music Festival Miami, The Flying Dutch Amsterdam, Ultra Music Festival Korea, EDC Las Vegas, and many more.

Though few fans would’ve expected Armin van Buuren to deliver an entire mini album so soon after the release of his sixth artist album (“Embrace”), the concept didn’t exactly come out of nowhere. “Embrace” featured a track called “Old Skool” and the tracks comprising the mini album are all part of Armin van Buuren’s ongoing ‘Armin Only Embrace’ world tour.

Check out the clip on the making of “Dominator” and the full tracklist below.

Full tracklist:

  1. Armin van Buuren vs Human Resource – Dominator
  2. Armin van Buuren vs The Ultimate Seduction – The Ultimate Seduction
  3. Armin van Buuren vs Quadrophonia – Quadrophonia
  4. Armin van Buuren vs MainX – 88 To Piano
  5. Armin van Buuren – Old Skool (Vigel Remix)
  6. Armin van Buuren – Old Skool Ping Pong

The “Old Skool” album is out on August 4th and available for pre-order as of today.

BREAKING: Lollapalooza canceled because of Rihanna

Lollapalooza Colombia canceled after Rihanna pulls out over fears of Zika virus.

Rihanna was to headline the inaugural Lollapalooza Colombia in Bogotá this September, but this week pulled out of the gig over concerns about contracting Zika virus. The festival was also set to feature performances from Lost Frequencies, Disclosure, Robin Schulz, Markus Schulz, Nicky Romero, Yellow Claw, and The Chainsmokers, among others.

Organizers of the event has since axed the festival because they don’t have enough time to find a headlining replacement for Rihanna.

Consequence of Sound reports: “In an issued statement, Lollapalooza organizers said they did not have enough time to find a replacement headliner. Ticket refunds are being offered…Organizers said they still hope to stage an event in Colombia in the future.”

Lolapalooza Colombia
Lolapalooza Colombia

Marshmello trolling Deadmau5 in ”Alone” music video [VIDEO]

Freshly signed onto Monstercat record label with his single “Alone,” Marshmello is easily one of the label’s most intriguing newcomers. In his latest music video it’s evident to everybody that he’s trolling Deadmau5. You can clearly see, that before going to school Marshmello is feeding his pet mouse named Joel.

After enduring his fair share of bullying at school and getting shut down by his crush, the outcast Marshmello gets discovered DJing in his bedroom. Just as the song’s jubilant drop kicks in, we see the masked producer prevailing as others are brought together by his music and he finds himself as a new leader among his peers. Fans are left with a sense of afterglow as all winds down, matching the track’s sense of positivity.

Check out Marshmello’s new music video below

Download Alone here: http://smarturl.it/melloAlone

Insomniac raised record-breaking amount for charity at EDC Las Vegas 2016

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Insomniac once again proved its dedication and commitment to the Las Vegas community. With more than 60 auction items up for grabs during this year’s EDC Week Charity Auction, fans from around the world were able to bid on unique items or special festival perks and simultaneously raise a whopping $119,941 for a local charity.

The charity chosen for the 2016 auction, the Shade Tree of Las Vegas, is a nonprofit organization aiding women, children, and pets that have been affected by domestic abuse and crisis. The generosity of this year’s program has touched the hearts of their fans and the community alike.

The funds raised by Insomniac will help redesign the Shade Tree’s Children’s Activity Center (CAC), a space dedicated to providing a safe and constructive learning environment for children served at the shelter.

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On top of that $120,000 from this year’s auction, Insomniac has also donated funds—$1 from each EDC Vegas ticket sold – to a variety of local foundations through the Charitable Giving Initiative. This year’s recipients included the Emergency Medicine Resident Research Fund, the Injured Police Officer’s Fund, and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation.

Meet Pioneer’s new all-in-one controller that even mixes video [VIDEO]

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Pioneer

Pioneer DJ has launched a new all-in-one DJ controller system that also allows the user to mix video with an add-on for the company’s Rekordbox software. 

Designed for DJs on the road, it comes with three 7-inch touch screens that let you close your laptop and get intuitive control over audio and video features in rekordbox dj and rekordbox video directly from the hardware.

The controller arrives on the heels of Pioneer’s new Rekordbox video update. You can use it to load videos and image files to the decks from a laptop or stream live footage from a USB camera, then add text overlays and FX in real-time. You have the option to prepare your video sets in rekordbox or mix your visuals on the fly.

Pioneer
Pioneer

The DDJ-RZX is available from July at an SRP of €2,999. This controller comes bundled with licence keys for rekordbox dj, rekordbox dvs and rekordbox video (worth a total of €409). For more information check out the Pioneer DJ website.

Pioneer DJ DDJ-RZX key features

    • Controller layout mirrors CDJ set-up for native control
    • High-quality sound
    • Three touch screens to control video and audio from rekordbox dj
    • Professional mic quality and EQ/FX section
    • Extensive FX unit including Sound Colour FX from the DJM-900NXS2 mixer with sub parameter control
    • Beat FX, Release FX and new Combo FX
    • Tactile customisable multicoloured performance pads
    • Independent sampler section

Key features of the rekordbox video Plus Pack

      • Video support – manage video and image files in rekordbox, then play and mix them live
      • Camera FX – show the live feed from a camera connected to your laptop
      • Transition FX – use the crossfader to mix two videos with a choice of 20 in-built FX
      • Touch FX – trace on the x and y axes on the display to add effects and adjust parameters
      • Plug and play with compatible Pioneer DJ multiplayers and controllers

Top 10 most heard EDM tracks for the month of June [Listen Here]

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In case you wanted to know , these are the top 10 most heard Electronic Dance Music tracks, for the month of June, according to our friends 1001tracklists.com. Take a look below, and let us know which one is your favorite !!!

Moksi & GTA – Lights Down Low

Ansolo & Maxum – Yin Yang

Boombox Cartel & QUIX – Diplo & Friends ID

4B x Aazar – Pop That

WAVEDASH – Bang

Daddy’s Groove & Promise Land – Scratchin’

DJ Snake & Yellow Claw – Ocho Cinco

Dirty Audio & Rickyxsan – Gettin’ That

Tiësto – Summer Nights ft. John Legend

Skrillex & Valentino Khan – Game Time (Skrillex & Getter Remix)

Deadmau5 receives his own virtual reality video game [VIDEO]

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Deadmau5 and Absolut Labs have teamed up to create a new video game that allows “fans to join the Canadian DJ in his own virtual world like never before.” Their collaboration includes an exclusive track, and the brand will be selling limited edition Deadmau5 cardboard VR viewers.

According to a statement from Deadmau5 “the Absolut deadmau5 experience begins in the artist’s garage with a guest appearance from his Instagram-famous cat, Meowingtons. Here, users help deadmau5 select one of his iconic cars, complete with a driver, and set out on a journey toward a nighttime gig.”

“It’s no secret I’m a huge gamer,” Joel says. “Video games have always played a major role in my life. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to create my own VR gaming experience, especially when it meant I could bring a broad set of fans on an interactive journey alongside me, and share my music with them in a whole new way.”

Starting on June 30th, fans can pre-order a limited edition Absolut Deadmau5 cardboard VR headset, that the brand is actually selling for $18. The app will be available for download on all major platforms, including iOS and Android starting July 27, and Deadmau5 will also perform a live set live in NYC on the same day.

Take an inside look at the making of “Absolut deadmau5” below, from the motion capture studio to CGI renders and the final app development.

If you lost something at EDC Las Vegas take a look at their Lost & Found

EDC Las Vegas Lost and Found 2016

If you lost something at ‪EDC Las Vegas‬, but never found it, take a look at their massive Lost & Found! From skateboards and backpacks, to car keys and wallets, they have a buncha stuff left behind at ‪#‎EDCLV‬.

Send an email to get your lost items at  LostAndFound@insomniac.com

With the large number of inquiries, please be patient… Their team is responding to more than 350 emails a day in the order they were received.

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Headhunterz Sends Message to His Fans About Return to Defqon 1

At this year’s edition of the hardstyle festival Defqon 1, Willem Rebergen, better known by his stage name Headhunterz made an unexpected appearance which was his first time there since he officially announced his retirement from hardstyle.

The DJ didn’t know what to expect but the fans welcomed him with wide arms opened once again. All judgement, negativity, and confusion was completely absolved when Headhunterz stepped again on the Defqon 1 stage; and he ended his emotional piece with “Until we meet again”. He hasn’t forgotten his roots and he will surely make another appearance at some point in time.

Check out below the Headhunterz‘s heartfelt message to his fans about return to Defqon 1

I don’t even know where to begin.

Every letter that I write here feels like it’s falling short compared to the unforgettable experience
of being welcomed with open arms once more by my hardstyle family at Defqon 1.

All confusion, all negativity, all judgement and frustration just completely melted and I felt connected to all of you like I have
never ever in my life felt connected with people.
I realized how hard I normally am on my self and how self criticizing the voice in my head is, but when I heard all you people cheering and finally saw people in the front row breaking down in tears my heart just completely spilled over.
I felt so much compassion towards everyone standing there, every single person in the crowd on their search for happiness including myself, a little boy that is now a grown man but deep inside never really grew up.
A little boy that sure made a lot of mistakes in his life and still has a lot of insecurities, but has his heart in the right place. That’s me. And I am sure that that is not just my story but the story of many people out there.
The love and appreciation that I felt from all of you was overwhelming and is impossible to put into words. It is the kind of love that I wish everyone could feel much more often. A kind of loves that unites people as one.

I want you all to know that despite the fact that I have taken a new direction and that it’s important for me to be committed to that, I will never ever forget where I came from. Hardstyle is engraved in the core of my being and I will always carry my beautiful past with me wherever I go, with pride.
Thank you Q-dance, the Prophet, Technoboy and thank you from the bottom of my heart. Until we meet again, W

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