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We hope you’ve been resting up since Coachella, because Electric Daisy Carnival is just around the corner. With EDC hitting New York's Citi Field this Friday and Saturday, you’ve still got a little time left to plan the perfect look for the all-day, outdoor festivity. This is one festival where you can have a lot of fun with your look (think less fringe and cutoffs, more neon and tutus). Click through to find out what to wear to stand out and stay comfortable all weekend long. More»
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"We didn't think it would happen to us." What started as just another sleepy Sunday evening in Santa Monica turned Euro-perilous when Swedish house sensation Avicii unst-unst-unsted his way into the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for his third and final show of the weekend. Avicii, AKA 23-year-old Tim Bergling, crossed over from EDM super-stardom into the mainstream with "Le7els" (some of you know may know it as the sample from that Flo Rida song). MORE>>
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"We didn't think it would happen to us." What started as just another sleepy Sunday evening in Santa Monica turned Euro-perilous when Swedish house sensation Avicii unst-unst-unsted his way into the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for his third and final show of the weekend. Avicii, AKA 23-year-old Tim Bergling, crossed over from EDM super-stardom into the mainstream with "Le7els" (some of you know may know it as the sample from that Flo Rida song). More»
What's a better way to wrap up a 4-day work week then a weekend packed with the hottest parties, coolest events, and the most outrageous bashes? Summer may technically be over but that doesn't mean the District has plans to settle down just yet. Here are our picks for the best places to see and be seen this weekend in and around Washington! More»
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Last night, VICE took over a giant space in downtown L.A. for a mega-sized kick-off to The Air Launch Parties, a series of free dance blowouts featuring sets by various EDM artists happening throughout the summer along the west coast. VICE's summer party series celebrates the launch of Air, a revolutionary new boozy drink and electric dance music, with last night's kick-off headlined by Sebastien Tellier. More»



If your favorite raver seems to be running about a quart low on serotonin today, there's a perfectly good explanation: they were probably dancing it up all weekend in Las Vegas at EDC 2012. And while you may have heard the disappointing news that festival organizers Insomniac were forced to cut the show short on Saturday night due to a raging desert windstorm, don't feel too badly for the party rockers, because they picked up again with a vengeance on Sunday, closing out the festival with a solid exclamation point. We've sorted through thousands of photos to give you a chance to live, or re-live, the madness. More»
If you have tickets for Electric Daisy Carnival this weekend, you're probably already set. Your bags are packed. You've studied the set schedule. You've designed a homemade Deadmau5 head with a Pauly D blowout on top (and what a tragic shame that those two won't be on hand to see it). But before you start driving towards Vegas, do yourself a big favor and read up on our essential tips to surviving the weekend. Because just like everything else in Vegas, there's a right way and a wrong way to do EDC. Don't you want to do it the right way? More»
So who's going to Las Vegas this weekend to get down to some electronic dance music? Actually, let's rephrase that: if you want to get down to EDM this weekend, you'd better be going to Vegas, because every artist you've ever heard of (and many you'll be hearing about soon) are all playing the 16th annual Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, starting tomorrow. And when we say "everyone," that's really not much of an exaggeration. Check out the just-released full set schedule and start your stage-hopping plans now! More»
DJs are quickly becoming this generation’s rock stars, as young people are searching for voices to call their own and are increasingly turning to DJs for live entertainment. As Electronic Dance Music continues to infiltrate the mainstream, popular DJs are upgrading from intimate nightclub venues to massive concert halls. Playing a great DJ set is only half the battle, as the fans have come to expect a first class show to accompany it. “Cosmic Opera” headlined by Axwell, definitely delivered on Thursday. More»
It’s 10pm at the restaurant TAO in New York City. A young unassuming man in a hoodie and beanie cap is holding court with various reporters in the middle of the restaurant. He takes time to chat with each person individually and is all smiles as he takes pictures with some of his fans. At the age of 22 Tim Bergling, known by his stage name Avicii, is already one of world’s top DJ talents. After making a big splash with his hit track “Seek Bromance” in 2010, Avicii took over the EDM scene in 2011. His track “Levels”, a sample of the late Etta James, was unquestionably one of the most popular songs of the last year. His melodic beats combined with some great vocals have helped bring electronic music to mainstream audiences throughout the country. MORE>>
It’s 10pm at the restaurant TAO. A young unassuming man in a hoodie and beanie cap is holding court with various reporters in the middle of the restaurant. He takes time to chat with each person individually and is all smiles as he takes pictures with some of his fans. At the age of 22 Tim Bergling, known by his stage name Avicii, is already one of world’s top DJ talents. After making a big splash with his hit track “Seek Bromance” in 2010, Avicii took over the EDM scene in 2011. His track “Levels”, a sample of the late Etta James, was unquestionably one of the most popular songs of the last year. His melodic beats combined with some great vocals have helped bring electronic music to mainstream audiences throughout the country. More»