Plexi PR

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ABOVE & BEYOND
ANJUNABEATS VOLUME 8
(July 20, Ultra Records)

In the world of Above & Beyond there’s only ever one way — up. In the last few years alone, the UK based production/DJ trio have debuted their full live show in front of 8,000 fans in Beirut, played to 1 million people on a beach in Rio de Janiero and even been chosen to soundtrack the unveiling of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo. Not once, however, have they or their Anjunabeats label rested on their laurels. 

Across a span of over 170 releases, Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats imprint has grown from humble beginnings to become a global standard-bearer for trance and melodic electronic music. Now, more than ever, it is is synonymous with a quality control that is all too lacking in today’s quick-fix digital age.

The two-disc Anjunabeats Volume 8 compilation is exactly how trance in 2010 should be. A journey showcasing the full spectrum of Above & Beyond’s sound, the compilation takes in electro-influenced grooves, deeper trance and hypnotic progressive textures alongside their trademark euphoric anthems.

Above & Beyond themselves offer a taste of their long awaited second artist album through the instant, emotional highlight ‘A Thing Called Love’, while their debut collaboration with respected German duo Kyau & Albert (‘Anphonic’) provides a driving, upbeat club monster that will be sending message boards, clubs and stadia crazy for months to come.

With over 20 separate artists featured, Anjunabeats Volume 8 is also a testament to the vital transatlantic family that the label now represents. Ascendant talents like Arty, Aruna and 7 Skies inspire fresh excitement. Andrew Bayer’s trio of deep, genre-blurring productions mark him out as one of the most exciting names to come through the ranks since Mat Zo, who himself features through his remix of ‘Live Forever’ by Lange feat. Emma Hewitt.

There’s welcome room, of course, for long-standing Anjuna favourites like Oliver Smith, Nitrous Oxide and Super8 & Tab who make a double apprearance ahead of their debut artist album and unleash their most accomplished creations yet. In the beautifully crafted ‘Piece Of Me’, the Danish Daniel Kandi has another timeless classic in the making and Dutchman Bart Claessen offers the magically climbing ’90 Nights Of Summer’. Volume 8 also heralds the first Anjuna release by Duderstadt with ‘Stranded in NYC’ plus new Anjuna signings Parker & Hanson, Thomas Datt and Who.Is, a collaborative project from Bart Claessen and Raz Nitzan.

Put simply, the mix is a snapshot of the future. The future of Above & Beyond, the future of the Anjunabeats family and the future of trance.

Above & Beyond Anjunabeats Volume 8 is out July 20th on Ultra Records.

Above & Beyond Tour Dates
July 16 Palanga, Lithuania @ Open Air festival
July 17 St Petersburg, Russia @ Global Gathering
July 23 Ayia Napa, Cyprus @ Versus presents A&B – Makronisos Beach
July 24 Black Sea Coast, Romania @ Liberty Parade
July 20 Portugal @ Midsummer Music Conference
July 31 Stratford Upon Avon, UK @ Global Gathering
August 6 Kazantip, Ukraine @ Popovka Beach
August 7 Barcelona, Spain @ Barcelona Music Conference
August 7 Ibiza, Spain @ R1 Weekend at Cream – Privilege
August 13 Croatia @ Papaya Beach Festival
August 29 Tirgu Mures, Romania @ Felsziget Peninsula

(North American Dates)
September 1 Newport Beach, CA @ Sutra www.sutraoc.com
September 2 San Diego, CA @ Fluxx www.fluxxsd.com
September 3 Seattle, WA @ Showbox Theatre www.showboxonline.com
September 4 Austin TX @ Nocturnal Festival at Apache Pass Event Center
September 5 New York, NY @ Electric Zoo: New York’s Electronic Music Festival www.electriczoofestival.com
September 5 Toronto, Canada @ Guvernment www.theguvernment.com

September 10 N. Ireland @ Planet Love North at Shane’s Castle
September 11 Beirut, Lebanon @ Forum
October 15 Gdansk, Poland @ TATW at Centrum, Stocznia
October 22 Milan, Italy @ Amnesia
October 30 London, UK @ Brixton Academy

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ELECTRIC ZOO NEW LINEUP ADDITIONS,
ELECTRIC ZOO RADIO TO LAUNCH ON SIRIUS XM

Pretty Lights
Avicii, Fake Blood, Joachim Garraud, Pete Tong, Popof & Reboot

New York’s Electronic Music Festival
September 4 & 5, 2010 (Labor Day Weekend)

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival 11am-11pm Each Day
50+ Artists Over Multiple Stages

The anticipation for the 2010 edition of Electric Zoo continues to build with a lineup stacked full of electronic music heavyweights ready to descend on New York’s Randall’s Island Park this Labor Day weekend on September 4 & 5, 2010.  With a lineup that features headlining sets from The Chemical Brothers and Armin van Buuren and a who’s who of the world’s top DJs and electronic music artists, Electric Zoo is proud to announce the latest group of artists set to play New York’s biggest electronic music festival.  On Saturday, electronic hip-hop fusion outfit Pretty Lights provides a raucous headlining live performance. Other additions include UK’s veritable Radio 1 tastemaker Pete Tong, the future of Swedish house, rising star Avicii, UK’s certified electro hitmaker Fake Blood, two of France’s prized dance exports Joachim Garraud and electro minimalist Popof, and Germany’s techno maestro Reboot.  Stay tuned for the final announcement of acts to be added to this electric lineup as we count down the days!

SIRIUS XM’s Area channel will launch a new weekly show Electric Zoo Radio in anticipation of this year’s Electric Zoo Festival. The new limited-run weekly show will launch with an exclusive set from Grammy®-nominated DJ and producer Paul van Dyk on Thursday, June 17th at 8pm ET. Every Thursday leading up to the two-day Electric Zoo Festival, Electric Zoo Radio will showcase DJ sets and interviews with artists who are scheduled to appear at the festival. Sirius XM also features weekly shows from several top festival artists: Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Above & Beyond, Benny Benassi, John Digweed, Kaskade, and Markus Schulz.  Keep an ear out for weekly Electric Zoo ticket giveaways and sign up for a FREE Sirius XM 30-Day VIP online trial subscription here. Electric Zoo Radio will air every Thursday at 8:00 pm ET with rebroadcasts on Sundays at 7:00 pm ET now through Thursday, September 2nd.

2-Day General Admission Passes are available now.  VIP Upgrades are also available with optional parking. For tickets and information, go to: www.electriczoofestival.com.

Like Us: facebook.com/ElectricZoo
Follow Us: twitter.com/electriczoony

Here is a current list of artists performing at Electric Zoo 2010 (*indicates new)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
The Chemical Brothers
Paul van Dyk
Benny Benassi
Richie Hawtin
ATB
Major Lazer
Pretty Lights*
Kaskade

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
Armin van Buuren
Above & Beyond
John Digweed
Fedde Le Grand
Boys Noize
Bassnectar

ADDITIONAL ARTISTS CONFIRMED FOR ELECTRIC ZOO
A-Trak
Adultnapper
Aeroplane
Afrojack
Avicii*
Chris Lake
Chuckie
Claude VonStroke
D. Ramirez
Davide Squillace
Diplo
Dirty South
Dixon
Erol Alkan
Fake Blood*
Flying Lotus
Funkagenda
Gareth Emery
Joachim Garraud*
Jon Hopkins
Joris Voorn
LA Riots
Laidback Luke
Marco Carola
Markus Schulz
Martin Buttrich
Martyn
Matthias Tanzmann
Paco Osuna
Paul Kalkbrenner
Pete Tong*
Popof*
Reboot*
Rusko
Steve Aoki
Steve Bug
The Glitch Mob
Tom Middleton
Victor Calderone
Wolfgang Gartner

About Electric Zoo
After its inaugural year, Electric Zoo has already established itself as New York’s premier electronic music festival.  In 2009, 26,000 people passed through the gates of Randall’s Island Park to witness over 50 acts representing multiple countries on 4 stages.  Electric Zoo represents all genres of electronic music by bringing top international DJs and live acts along with hometown favorites to New York City. The festival’s inaugural edition received a coveted IDMA nomination for “Best U.S. Festival” and “Best Music Event” by URB magazine, as well as positive press coverage from major media outlets like CNN, New York Times, Huffington Post, Village Voice, Time Out New York, New York Post, DJ Mag, and Ocean Drive.

About Made Event
Made Event, helmed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, working with a team of industry leaders, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They stand at the vanguard of their field due to the world-renowned caliber of entertainment and expert production values they bring into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues. In 2009, Made Event was nominated for “Promoter of the Year” by URB magazine and “Best Event Promoter” by the IDMAs. With over 25 years of combined experience, and over 400 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference in Miami, Made Event continues to set the bar for quality electronic music events.  For more info, please go to www.MadeEvent.com.

About SIRIUS XM Radio
SIRIUS XM Radio is America’s satellite radio company delivering to subscribers commercial-free music channels, premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, and traffic and weather.

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Friday, June 25th, 2010
Made Event presents
DAVE DRESDEN
with Zach Roth
@ Cielo

Made Event presents the return of dance music Renaissance man Dave Dresden to Cielo on Friday, June 25th, 2010.

For nearly 20 years, Dave Dresden has had his hands full in all aspects of the dance music industry.  Starting as a music journalist and radio host, Dresden was an instrumental figure in introducing some of dance music’s biggest names to American audiences during the 1990’s.  Now known as a DJ/Remixer/Producer/Collaborator extraordinaire, Dresden has recently formed his second trailblazing collaborative project.  Responsible for some of the biggest and most recognizable club hits of the last decade, Dave Dresden continues to show the passion for music which brought him to the apex of the industry.

In 2001 Dresden partnered with Josh Gabriel and formed the DJ/production duo, Gabriel & Dresden. Shortly after, the duo gained international recognition by way of their remix work on tracks from Tiesto, Way Out West, and Above & Beyond, as well as more pop influenced tracks from Dido and Jewel. During the duo’s time together they amassed 18 #1 positioned singles and remixes on Billboard’s Club Play Chart including the worldwide smash “As the Rush Comes”.  By 2007 the duo was recognized by the IDMA’s as Best U.S DJs, and then again the following year.

As a solo artist, Dresden’s exhibited the same determination he possessed during the early stages of his career and has successfully remixed work from a wide spectrum of artists from The Killers, Annie Lennox and Sarah McLachlan to Paul Oakenfold, Madonna, and Radiohead.  Now, he has a new collaboration with former Mephisto Odyssey frontman Mikael Johnston.  Already releasing several successful remixes for the likes of Lily Allen, BT, and Crystal Method – Dresden & Johnston are now hard at work on their first full length album.  Their club smash single “Keep Faith” has been steadily climbing the Beatport charts and they are set to release their latest double A side “The Cove / Redhead” on their own Problem Child Rekords, inspired by Rick O’Berry’s moving dolphin conservation documentary – The Cove.  In addition, their work with vocal powerhouse Nadia Ali has been generating serious buzz with inclusions on upcoming compilations from Armin van Buuren and Menno de Jong.  The duo is also set to unveil a new live show incorporating elements of DJing, remixing, and live instrumentation in support of their new material.

Cielo
18 Little West 12th Street
New York City
Doors at 10pm
21 and over with valid state issued photo ID
$15 advance tickets while supplies last @ www.MadeEvent.com
Tickets also available at
Rebel Rebel, 319 Bleecker St NYC 212.989.0770
Event Info Line: 917.723.9381

www.MadeEvent.com
www.davedresdenmusic.com
www.dresdenandjohnston.com
www.myspace.com/davedresden
www.cieloclub.com

Made Event Upcoming Dates
June 25 Dave Dresden @ Cielo
July 8 James Holden @ Cielo
September 4-5 Electric Zoo: New York’s Electronic Music Festival @ Randall’s Island Park www.electriczoofestival.com

About Made Event
Made Event, helmed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, working with a team of industry leaders, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They stand at the vanguard of their field due to the world-renowned caliber of entertainment and expert production values they bring into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues. In 2009, Made Event was nominated for “Promoter of the Year” by URB magazine and “Best Event Promoter” by the IDMAs. With over 25 years of combined experience, and over 400 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference in Miami, Made Event continues to set the bar for quality electronic music events.  For more info, please go to www.MadeEvent.com.

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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
Pacha NYC presents the debut of rising Dutch superstar
CHUCKIE
[NYC Debut!]

Dance Parade New York – Day
March with Chuckie & Pacha NYC at the annual Dance Parade!

Pacha NYC – Night
Free Admission Before 12 Midnight RSVP
$20 Advance Tickets

Pacha NYC proudly presents rising Dutch superstar Chuckie as he takes over the Pacha NYC Dance Parade float and then makes his debut later in the evening at Pacha NYC on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010.

March with Chuckie & Pacha NYC at the annual New York City Dance Parade! Chuckie will be at the helm of Pacha NYC’s Dance Parade float–leading a parade of dancers to celebrate electronic dance music – Dirty Dutch style! The parade kicks off at 1PM at 20th and 21st between Park and Fifth Avenue and heads down Broadway with the house, techno, and disco floats taking you into the heart of the East Village.  The annual event culminates with an eclectic DanceFest in Tompkins Square Park. Find out all the information about New York’s annual Dance Parade, celebrating all types of dance, at www.danceparade.org.

Join the Dance Parade:  www.pachanyc.com/danceparade
Where: 5th Avenue between 20th 21st Streets NYC
When: Saturday, May 22nd at 1pm (arrive at 12:30pm)

Chuckie has been making a name for himself around the world by putting his signature deep, dirty house sound on remixes for David Guetta, Bob Sinclar and Joachim Gaurraud. His talent for building insanely intense climaxes, then delivering devastatingly explosive beats, is no child’s play. Killer original tracks like “Let The Bass Kick” have launched him into the top 10 British Singles Charts and won him praise from Swedish House Mafia, Laidback Luke and Pete Tong. In summer 2008, David Guetta handpicked Chuckie to play at his event at Pacha in Ibiza, saying “he is mixing the hip-hop vibe with house music like no one else!” Chuckie has won numerous accolades, including the Dutch TMF “Best Dance DJ” Award last year, for which he beat out super DJs Tiësto and Armin Van Buuren. This year, he also won the inaugural Best Remix Data Award in L.A. for his remix of David Guetta’s “Sexy Bitch.”

In 2005, Chuckie created the now-legendary, always sold-out “Dirty Dutch” house music event, attended by over thirty thousand music lovers. Dirty Dutch made its WMC debut at Cameo in Miami this year, featuring Chuckie himself, Estelle, Afrojack and Sidney Samson (among others), and he plans to bring the party to selected cities around the globe. Indeed, Chuckie is taking over the U.S. in 2010 with a freshly inked multi-album deal with Atlantic Records and work with stars like Jermaine Dupri, P. Diddy, Lil Jon, Toni Braxton and Akon.

Check out Chuckie’s website for music, videos, photo galleries, interviews, upcoming events, his weekly Dirty Dutch Radio program and more at www.djchuckie.com.

Pacha NYC
618 West 46th Street
New York City
Doors @ 10 pm, 21+ With Valid I.D.
$20 advance tickets @ www.pachanyc.com
Free admission before 12 midnight with RSVP
Table Reservations: 212.209.7500

www.pachanyc.com
www.pachanyc.com/danceparade
www.djchuckie.com
www.myspace.com/djchuckie
www.danceparade.org

PACHA NYC UPCOMING DATES
May 14 Andy Moor
May 15 Boris – Believe in the Light
May 21 Benny Benassi & Steve Aoki
May 22 Chuckie + Dance Parade New York
May 28 Eddie Halliwell + Second Sun (Live)
May 29 Chus (Chus + Ceballos)
June 4 Tom Stephan aka Superchumbo Birthday Bash
June 5 Toolroom Knights with Mark Knight and Manufactured Superstars
June 11 Hernan Cattaneo
June 12 Boris – Beach Party
June 18 Oscar G

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AGORIA ‘BALANCE 016′ NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Including, Movement Electronic Music Festival – Main Stage Performance

Hot off the heels of his acclaimed Balance series edition and a successful Winter Music Conference debut, forward-thinking Frenchman Agoria is set to embark on his North American tour as he makes his way to the Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit. With his recent spell-binding DJ sets at the Balance 16: Agoria release party and at the infamous Sunday School For Degenerates party in Miami, Agoria is now ready to bring his distinct track selection and mixing style to some of North America’s most forward thinking venues. Kicking off in New York City, with stops in Windsor, Detroit, and El Paso, the tour culminates with a much anticipated main stage performance at the10th anniversary of the electronic music festival in Detroit.

Agoria, otherwise known as Sebastien Devaud wasn’t bitten by the dance music bug until he was out of his teens, but once he began hunting imported 12”s from the US and Germany in his native France, there was no turning back. His production career began in 1999, with his debut album Blossom and first compilation following in 2003 – and it was clear even in those early days that a serious new talent was emerging. Blending the throb and groove of deeper, stripped-back techno with a keen sense of musicality, emotion and atmosphere, his is a sound that transcends beyond mere dancefloor disposability. His 2007 At The Controls compilation set a new standard for minimal tech-house with its impeccable programming and seductive mixing.

2010 has marked a banner year for Agoria with the release of Balance 016. After raising the bar to unprecedented heights in 2009 with Joris Voorn and Will Saul’s stunning additions to the Balance series, Agoria provides yet another standard-setting mix from one of the most sophisticated, forward thinking, and inspiring names in techno. “The concept of both CDs is all about balance. Literally. In my mind a balance is not a middle position; it’s a perfect equilibrium. I’m trying to be as close as possible to this idea. I have tried to find this fine line where the balance is just right.” To accomplish this perfectly-weighted contrast, he’s cherry-picked from a myriad of genres and subgenres in his “beat open-minded” fashion, combining a wealth of material from newcomers across the spectrum (including no less than 12 exclusives!) with more established producers, classics and unknown gems from his broad musical past, and put it all together in an unconventional, challenging manner. “In the end, more than a DJ compilation, this is a manifesto of my passion for music and for mixing” he explains. Balance 016: Agoria has been hailed as the compilation of the month by several publications including IDJ Magazine, Tillate Magazine, Raveline, Tsugi, DMC, Inpress, 3D, Time Off. This superb compilation is as deep and rewarding as a well-woven novel, the dénouement of the story unfolding as the mix evolves through Agoria’s musical DNA. Yet another essential addition to the compilation series that is fast becoming the new benchmark for ambitious DJs and demanding listeners alike.

“Serious dance music fans know the “Balance” label CD series provides some of the most stunning sonic journeys that progressive house and techno has to offer. Recent masterpieces include creative sets by Joris Voorn and Will Saul, but the latest release by Agoria, a French DJ also known as Sebastien Devaud, might top them all.”
-Miami.com

“ In running through a ton of genres from blessed out ambience to emo-tech via chugging techno and dark house, ‘Balance 16’ is pregnant with emotion and stuffed with drama.” –DJ Mag

“A fine tour d’horizon of the intelligent side of house, taking in techno, minimal, balearic, cosmic…” -Telegraph

“A true science of the transition, which keeps the listener captivated.” -Trax

Agoria North American Tour Dates
May 21 New York, NY
May 22 Windsor, Canada @ Boom Boom Room
May 27 Detroit, MI @ Pulse Lounge
May 28 El Paso, TX @ Malibu Discotheque
May 30 Detroit, MI @ Detroit Princess Riverboat
May 31 Detroit, MI @ Movement Electronic Music Festival www.movement.us

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