brian merlano

Leave it to Deadmau5 to start 2014 year off with a fresh batch of drama. After finishing off 2013 with the launch of his subscription service and controversy surrounding his New Year’s gigs in Montreal and New York City , it would be natural to assume the Canadian superstar was looking forward to starting 2014 right vis-à-vis a New Year’s Day booking at Miami’s Mansion nightclub...

Need a big room anthem that makes you feel home-y for the holidays? Look no further than “Home”, a decidedly Australian production by Ivan Gough, elektro’s 2013 Freshman Walden and Jebu. The Australian producers joined forces to concoct one hell of an anthem and have finally released it after teasing fans with a preview a little over a month ago...

Ever since pogo-ing their way into our hearts in 2007, Digitalism has been blasting from iPods and party speakers across the globe. Their infectious brand of electronic pop is undeniably irresistible, as evidenced by their latest release...

Zany EDM photographer Nicky Digital is one of the top dogs of nightlife photography, extending his brand to the furthest reaches of kitschy awesomeness. Nicky has an extensive online shop where fans can snag all-Nicky-all-the-time swag, ranging from the customary t-shirt to absurdly unnecessary throw pillows...

Monster has been a leader in the audio cable game for decades, promising optimized gear performance for your on-stage and studio needs. In recent years, the company has expanded its lifestyle branch, with killer headphones like the Diamond Tears we’ve raved about before...

Since blowing up the blogosphere back in 2011 with their debut EP, “Lights Off”, indie dance group Tokyo Denmark Sweden has kept the hits coming, expanding their catalogue of atmospheric and synth-lined indie pop with consistency and growth...

As the Fan-Favorite voting portion of our upcoming #elektroAwards enters it’s final days, we are diving in to examine the nominees. Each nominee will be featured daily, one every day until the DEC 10th, when voting ends.Want to know more about some of the most well known and loved DJ/producers in the game...

When Skream puts out music, we listen. The celebrated producer is as prolific as he is controversial, and one need look no further than his music to see why. The UK powerhouse has unveiled a teaser for a production and all we’re saying is this: Skream better lock himself in the studio until he’s done with it cause we want it and we want it now...

Need a sleeper hit for your peak hour sets or mindlessly shuffle away to this week? Hot Since 82 is to the rescue with a perfect dance floor creeper. The Yorkshire-born producer and DJ took 2013’s “Wishing Well” by iconic artist David Lynch to the studio and emerged with one hell of a stunner...

Although Canada unfortunately threw Justin Bieber our way, our northern neighbors are well on their way to making up for it thanks to the export of one of our favorite rising producers, Kaytranada. The burgeoning artist has been on our radar for a good minute now, constantly keeping us on our toes with timely bangers that are always better than the last...