Taking the web this past week for the nostalgic #Throwback Thursdays, mega-producer Danja leaked a new track from M.I.A. via Youtube titled “Doobie”. The previously unreleased track, recorded during “Bad Girls”, is a fast-paced synth heavy dance track dedicated to that little plant known for placing people on cloud 9. It is not clear whether this track will be on M.I.A’s upcoming project Matangi, whose release was pushed back for being “too positive”, but this short and infectious track is definitely a banger. Be sure to check it out below.
At the turn of the year, there’s always a few things we get excited for. There’s always the excitement of new Music Ninja programs we’re launching, plans of grandeur for the upcoming year, new album releases, and of course, music festivals. We’re just out of the gate for 2013, and we have to say, we’re really stoked for what lies ahead.
First up on our list of festivals is the largest electronica festival in North America. The setting is perfect, as Miami is already a hub for the scene. But when you take the party outside, onto Bayfront Park, you know you’re in for an epic weekend.
With the announcement of the Phase 2 Lineup, we thought it would be a perfect time to share some of our favorite tracks from the performing artists this year. So here’s our 2013 Ultra Music Festival Mega Playlist. Once you listen to it, head over and pick up your tickets.
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PHASE 1
DJ
Above & Beyond
Afrojack
Armin Van Buuren
Avicii
Bassnectar
Calvin Harris
Carl Cox
David Guetta
Fatboy Slim
Kaskade
Knife Party
Richie Hawtin
Swedish House Mafia
Tiësto
Live Acts:
The Bloody Beetroots
Booka Shade
Boys Noize
Crystal Castles
deadmau5
Disclosure
DJ Fresh (Live)
Hot Chip
Major Lazer
Matt & Kim
Modestep
Rudimental
Thievery Corporation
Yeasayer
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PHASE 2
DJ:
Adventure Club
Alesso
Alvin Risk
ATB
Benny Benassi
Bingo Players
Birdy Nam Nam
Borgore
Bro Safari
Cazzette
Cedric Gervais
Chuckie
Dash Berlin
Deniz Koyu
Dillon Francis
Dirty South
Dog Blood
Eric Prydz
Erick Morillo
Fedde Le Grand
Ferry Corsten
Flosstradamus
Flux Pavillion vs. Doctor P.
Hardwell
John Digweed
Kill The Noise
Laidback Luke
Loco Dice
Luciano
Madeon
MiM0SA
Markus Schulz
Nicky Romero
Paul Van Dyk
Porter Robinson
Pretty Lights
Quintino
R3hab
Rusko
Seven Lions
Sub Focus
Steve Aoki
Sven Väth
The M Machine
Tommy Trash
Tritonal
W&W
Wolfgang Gartner
Zedd
Zeds Dead
12th Planet
LIVE:
Araabmuzik
Azealia Banks
Bloody Beetroots Live
Faithless (Live DJ and Live PA Set)
Infected Mushroom
Robert DeLong
Sleigh Bells
Snoop Dogg
TheWeeknd
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Being a Top 25 Club from DJ Mag comes at no surprise as Beta Nightclub has been featuring an amazing array of talent this summer, and this weekend is once again no exception.
Being regulars at Beta, we figured we should share their line up with you, in hopes that you’ll come down and rage with us. Also, just like last time, we have arranged for something special.
MUSIC NINJAS GET FREE COVER
Details:
For the shows Thursday and Friday (No free entry for Paul Okenfold. Sorry kids), make sure you bring your phone with you. If you’re 21+, get there before 11pm, and show them this post on your phone – your cover is comped. Just make sure to enter through the front door, and not the side VIP entrance. Can’t wait to see you down there!
For the better half of the past year, rapper Azealia Banks remained relatively quiet when it came to dropping new material. Kicking off 2013, she not only is dropping diss tracks to fellow emcee Angel Haze, copping guest spots on Beyonce‘s upcoming new album, but she is gracing fans with a new remix to her Fantasea mixtape track “Fierce”. The dance worthy track gets a reworking from indie DJ Josh Peace and production from Drums of Death. Complete with a quicker tempo, synths, drums and bass, and extended lyrics from Franklin Fuentes.
Mixing haunting vocals with an organic and electronic blended sound, the new group Atoms for Peace create a bleak but rhythmic track titled “Judge Jury and Executioner”. The second single off their upcoming XL records debut album AMOK, dropping February 26th, is a Radiohead-esque textured song. Fronted by Thom Yorke on vocals, guitars, and keys, Atoms for Peace brings together Nigel Godrich on programming and production, legendary musician Flea on bass, Joey Waronker on drums, and Mauro Refosco on percussion to create a uniquely unexpected smooth track.
Being a Top 25 Club from DJ Mag comes at no surprise as Beta Nightclub has been featuring an amazing array of talent this summer, and this weekend is once again no exception.
Being regulars at Beta, we figured we should share their line up with you, in hopes that you’ll come down and rage with us. Also, just like last time, we have arranged for something special.
MUSIC NINJAS GET FREE COVER
Details:
For the shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday, make sure you bring your phone with you. If you’re 21+, get there before 11pm, and show them this post on your phone – your cover is comped. Just make sure to enter through the front door, and not the side VIP entrance. Can’t wait to see you down there!
Emma Hewitt - January 10th
’Chris Lake Feat. Emma Hewitt – Carry Me Away (Original Club Mix)’
Our love for Beta Nightclub in Denver, Colorado should come as no surprise to any of you. Not only do all music ninjas get in for FREE by simply showing our “This week in Beta” posts, but thanks to our close relationship with them we have been able to bring you interviews from Chris Lake, Moguai, Fedde Le Grand, Jack Beats and Celldweller amongst many others.
Not many nightclubs reach out to the emerging music blog scene and few are able to really come up with exciting ways to give music fans what they deserve. DJMAG is putting up their yearly contest of the top 100 clubs and through our relationship with them, and the many new upcoming artist they promote every week, we are confident in saying Beta deserves a top spot on the list.
Help us vote for Beta (whether you live in Denver or not) click here
