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»

Being a DJ must be completely exhausting. I don't necessarily mean that in the Deadmau5, "pounding a bottle of absinthe before I go on stage," celebrity definition of exhaustion, although that certainly happens. It's just that all the crazy lights, anime robots, thumping dubstep beats, and raving teenagers must really wear you down. I can't even watch an hour of Transformers 3 without wanting to take a nap. And if you're Skrillex, the "boy king of electronic dance music," and you basically play a new show every night? I'm worn out just thinking about it. More»