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As Elektro reflects on the year that was 2014 and all the hazy nights spent in clubs, staying out till the sun came up, we find ourselves with a new crop of talent that made their mark on electronic music culture. Blogs blew up with tunes being pumped out by artists on the rise who found a way to get their music heard by the masses...

Here at Elektro we like to provide you with a solid buffet of the best in cutting edge electronic music. This week we have compiled a few of our recent favorites spanning a rage of genres from house to techno and even bringing in some jersey club and trap...

As part of our 2014 Freshmen Class, Martin Garrix has delivered an exclusive mini-mix. This mix is just under 30 minutes of the energetic big room sound that has propelled him to EDM stardom. Turn up the volume! This one is sure to get you through the work week, and perfect for your next pre-game...

It was a nice, breezy night in Williamsburg, when a room full of music aficionados got together and enjoyed Red Bull Music Academy's Four Corners of the Clash. Four Corners--an event that joined heavy-hitting forces Que Bajo, Federation sound, Just Blaze, and Trouble & Bass--reunited the competitors from last year's Culture Clash, but this time as friends instead of opponents. ...

We sat down with Martin Garrix to discuss his earliest inspirations, rise to the top of EDM, as well as what's next for the young superstar. Stick around to hear Martin's hilarious answer on what Animal he would be and why! For more on the 2014 Elektro Freshmen Class: Click Here For more on the Red Bull Guest House & Miami Music Week: Click Here  

Alex Pall and Andrew Taggert, aka The Chainsmokers, are an Indie Progressive and Big Room House duo based out of NYC. The Chainsmokers initially gained recognition for their remix of Smallpool’s “Dreaming” in mid 2013, topping a million plays on Soundcloud before the end of the year ...

Now that we've introduced our 2014 Freshmen Class, we're bringing you the Essential Playlist. Listen to our favorites from each Freshmen… enjoy!

Tickets can be purchased on the website; Bounce Ballroom will be held on May 1 at Williamsburg’s Brooklyn Night Bazaar. The Red Bull Music Academy Festival New York is about to takeover the month of May with jam-packed events ranging from four-styles of music to free street parties...

Kaskade has revealed his latest project: The Spark Run. Although Kaskade has been busy with Redux, Ultra, tours and his latest vinyl release, he has devoted even more of his time into something positive. The Spark Run will be a 5K night run/walk complete with a party at the finish line...

Brooklyn's bass champ, AC Slater, has taken the focus away from the big festivals and taken it back to the clubs. Having the feel of your typical underground Brooklyn club (similar to the feels of Bossa Nova Civic Club in Bushwick, New York), AC Slater takes his audience on a journey through their emotions; telling NEST HQ, "It doesn’t have to be on 10 all the time...