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Showtek gets a makeover from Cash Cash, Lucky Date, Jp Candela, and Brooks
There is such a thing as being over-remixed, but let's be honest - Showtek's "Booyah" is one of those hard-hitting tracks that's hard to get sick of. Released last spring, there's something about the tune's simple reggae vocals (a call to arms to get on the dance floor), its bass-shaking beat, and those rave-reminiscent synths...

Richie Hawtin brings his dance marathon to Marquee, Las Vegas 10/26
Photos courtesy of Al Powers, PowersImagery.com
Las Vegas may be one of America’s most recent dance capitals, but when it comes to luring spectacular talent and putting on unforgettable parties, perhaps nobody does it quite like Marquee...

elektro exclusive: Kraak & Smaak “Your Body” + win a Kraak & Smaak prize package!
Here's an interesting little tune by Lieben-based trio Kraak and Smaak. Known for an eclectic sound that comes across as simultaneously groovy, retro, and futuristic, they've been dropping tracks off their forthcoming album, Chrome Waves...

Victor Niglio “Jager”
The only thing we love more than good music is good free music, and that's exactly what Philadelphia-based producer Victor Niglio delivers with his latest release, "Jager." Niglio posted the tune on his Soundcloud with a free download link in celebration of reaching 20,000 fans, and we're thrilled he did...

Kaskade’s Atmosphere Tour, Miami Review & Gallery
When it comes to live sets, some artists struggle to stay relevant or innovative while still staying true to their roots. From clubs to festivals to arena shows, we continue to hear talk of commercialized and unoriginal sets. However, Kaskade proved a true master of balance during the kickoff of his Atmosphere Tour in Miami’s American Airlines Arena last weekend...

Calvin Harris & Flux Pavilion headline Forever Festival Detroit, 9/27
We all know React Presents is no stranger to throwing mind-blowing events—from Spring Awakening to Summer Set, festivals are definitely their forte. Now, the promotion company adds another big party to their repertoire: with one of the best lineups we’ve seen all year, React Presents hits us with the very first Forever Festival, hosted at the newly reopened Freedom Hill Amphitheater in Sterling H

Dannic “Bring The Funk”
Dutch producer, Dannic, has learned a thing or two on the road and in the studio with mentor Hardwell. He hits us again with another stellar release on Mark Knight's Toolroom Records with "Bring the Funk," a driving, full-bodied track combining the young artist's signature big-room sound with an adrenaline-fueled bassline and frenetic synths...

elektro exclusive interview with Sharon Doorson
1.	Your debut album had 3 Top 30 singles in the Netherlands. How does it feel to receive that much success on your very first artist album?
Sharon Doorson: It feels amazing! In Holland, we started with “Fail In Love" and I was so nervous because I really hoped people would like my first single...

Moby ft. Wayne Coyne “The Perfect Life” Acoustic Rooftop Teaser
Moby has long been considered a household name, not only within the EDM sphere but across a wide variety of music lovers. For his latest track, "The Perfect Life," The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne combines his soulful vocals with Moby's for a spellbinding duet with an indie-rock flair...

John Digweed and Nick Muir team up on ‘Versus’
We're always excited to hear to legends put their heads together in the studio. This time, that team-up is John Digweed and Nick Muir. Having worked together many times in their musical careers to create dance floor classics, their upcoming concept album, 'Versus,' approaches things from a slightly different angle...