The impact of Michael Jackson’s music on DJ culture

Tony Zeoli — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:09:19 PDT

As we’re all now aware of, the music legend, recording artist Michael Jackson, passed away at the age of 50 from a heart attack in his rented LA home on June 25, 2009. Michael’s impact as a pop-superstar who affected millions, if not billions of music fans worldwide with his music will be felt for [...]

Celebrate the life of Octavia St. Laurent at Bar 13 – Thursday, June 25

Tony Zeoli — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:10:11 PDT

Daryl Marcus' presents GROOVY at Bar 13. Tonight's event is a fundraiser to benefit the familes of Octavia Saint Laurent a fixture in the house music scene for over 20 years. Octavia passed away on May 17, 2009. As far as we're aware, no details have surfaced as to the cause of death. The event showcases 20 different Guest DJs on 3 floors of music from house to hip hop. There will be surprise vocal performances all night on the Bar 13 rooftop (moved inside if it rains). DJs Jellybean Benitez and Hex Hector wlil be spinning with Andre Collins of The Warehouse and Better Days. More surprise DJs are in the works, but no news yet from the Daryl on who those will be. I guess you should show up to find out. Work!

Bacardi B-Live Tour at M2 Ultralounge NYC with Jazzy Jeff, A-Trak and DJ AM

Tony Zeoli — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:09:00 PDT

Last Wednesday night, despite the lingering rain that has been pestering New Yorkers for the last month or so, I decided to venture out to the newly revamped Mansion, which is now known as M2 UltraLounge--the stealthy moniker that is cover for what's supposed to be Ministry of Sound's new NYC effort. If Pacha can bring the funk to New York, then Ministry of Sound sure can too, even if it it takes over a space that has seen it's better days. I wasn't much of a fan of Crobar, the club's original incarnation. But, I must say the venue's design team have given a touch of class to a huge room that was sorely lacking sophistication. Showing up to Bacardi's B-Live was, for me, an off, then on again affair. It was 11 pm and I'd just arrived to my friend's house across the Hudson in Guttenberg, NJ, where I'm staying for the month to be closer to the city. I knew I had to get up for work early, because I commute about 1.5 hours each way to the office in Long Island. As I sat down to check my Facebook messages, I saw a friend sent me an earlier note asking if I was going to go. If so, she was wondering if I was going to take some shots that she could use for a publication she writes for. Despite my better judgement, I knew she needed my help. I got my butt up off the couch, jumped in the car and shot into the city to see what I could come up with. After all, she's a great gal and I don't mind doing a favor for a friend.

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A-Trak and DJ AM at Bacardi B-Live NYC [Flickr]

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A-Trak beat juggles at Bacardi B-Live NYC [Flickr]

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MySpace lays off 400, Echo Music goes the way of the dinosaur

Tony Zeoli — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:24:56 PDT

Wow! How MySpace grew to over 1,400 employees, no one knows? Maybe that's the worldwide number. Regardless, the company, which was acquired by News Corp a few years ago for what was then thought as a steak, is trying to streamline operations and get back to the "start-up" mentality that helped to fuel it's growth. This blogger highly doubts putting senior executives from companies like AOL and Viacom in charge of anything at MySpace resembles anything close to stealth mode.

NARIP at Fordham: Art of the Music Deal seminar, June 30th 2009

Tony Zeoli — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:14:00 PDT

Tue, Jun 30, 2009 Fordham University (Lincoln Center) New York, NY 7:00 p.m. NARIP's Art of the Music Deal series continues, this time with top music attorneys duking out a 360 deal. Join this special program and mock negotiation with special guest speakers M. JAMES COOPERMAN, Esq., COO & EVP Business and Legal Affairs of Wind-Up Entertainment and DINA LaPOLT, Esq. of LaPolt Law. Also joining the panel is Lisa Van Zuidam - Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, Tenth Street Entertainment and The Eleven Seven Music Group. Get more details and register now at www.narip.com

More Electric Zoo Festival additions for New York City’s hottest summer electronic music event

Tony Zeoli — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:57:58 PDT

Electric Zoo New York – to be held in Randall’s Island Park, New York City on Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6, 2009 – releases the latest notable additions to the massive line-up. On Saturday, the festival kicks off with Buzzin’ Fly label head and Everything But The Girl’s Ben Watt, Deep Space dub master Francois K, pioneering Rhythm & Sound’s Mark Ernestus featuring Milton Henry, Berlin’s first lady of techno Cassy, and rising Detroit/Berlin transplant Seth Troxler. On Sunday, the newest additions include; a DJ set from British electropop band Hot Chip’s Felix Martin & Al Doyle, Norway’s space-disco kings Lindstrom & Prins Thomas, and NYC’s own burgeoning star Jason Jollins.

Electric Zoo Festival Announces Additions to All-Star Lineup

Tony Zeoli — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:46:19 PDT

Electric Zoo New York – to be held in Randall’s Island Park, New York City on Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6, 2009 – is pleased to announce more acts at this year’s inaugural festival. The world’s No.1 DJ ARMIN VAN BUUREN and French superstar house music sensation DAVID GUETTA will helm an unprecedented line-up of over 50+ artists across 4 stages, covering all genres; House, Techno, Trance, Electro, and Indie, including DJs and live acts.

Bacardi B-Live Turns Up the Heat In New York City

Tony Zeoli — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:27:00 PDT

BACARDI® B-LIVE™ is an nnovative global concert series that is touring the United States, mixing today’s hottest music with the very best in BACARDI cocktails. A-Trak, DJ AM, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Drop the Lime, and Steve Porter will perform in New York at BACARDI B-LIVE, Wednesday, June 17th, 2009. This national summer music series brings electro-pop and indie/electronic music to the masses and is taking place at the M2 Ultra Lounge (530 W. 28th St) at 9pm. The performers will take the stage where they will showcase their own, unique styles to produce a one-of-a-kind performance. Tickets are $15.00 at WWW.BACARDI.COM/BLIVE. You must be 21+ to purchase and party.

Armand Van Helden feat. Dizzy Rascal “Bonkers

Tony Zeoli — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:33:53 PDT

This is a hot new tune from AVH, which scored a number one on the British charts. Check it. We've got the video.

Tom Middleton – One More Tune

Tony Zeoli — Fri, 08 May 2009 06:34:41 PDT

It's early May. The economy? Well...still kind of in a funk. You've been feeling a bit down lately. Friends losing their jobs. You are a bit unsure yourself of where this is all headed. But the news of the last few days is looking up. The craziness is stabilizing. The banks are bad, but not as bad as we thought. The automakers are valiantly fighting to stay relevant. People are saving, not spending. The bottom is here. The only way is up, or so we hope. With that in mind, the summer dance music scene will be kicking in a few weeks. Surely, you'll be able to lose yourself in happy state of dance to the pulsating rhythms that will cleanse your soul of all this drama we've been going through. Can't wait, you say? Now you don't have to. You can simply download this most excellent mix compilation, One More Tune, from the legendary, Tom Middleton, and be awash in blissful melodies that will heal your heart and soak your mind.