The lineup for this year’s Wireless Festival has been announced, and in addition to headliners Basement Jaxx & Kanye West there seems to be a heaping helping of electro courtesy of Filthy Dukes, DIOYY, Digitalism, Sneaky Soundsystem & Delphic. Full lineup below.
SATURDAY 4 JULY – LINE UP TO DATE
BASEMENT JAXX
THE STREETS
DIZZEE RASCAL
Digitalism – Pogo
FRANKMUSIK
SNEAKY SOUNDSYSTEM
N.A.S.A.
TOMMY [...]

The first cell phone/camera clips have started filtering in from Coachella. Nothing can replace the experience of seeing these artists in person, but for those that missed the fest this year, they’ll have to do.
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If you’re like me, when you heard the word ‘Ibiza’ your mind instantly goes to the following image: Wealthy folks on holiday, getting wasted and naked on the most beautiful beach you’ve ever seen, all whilst listening to Paul Oakenfold & Tiesto. Ya know, that whole imagery Damon Albarn conjured up when he wrote ‘Boys [...]

With all this excitement over SXSW, I nearly forgot that Winter Music Conference is right around the corner, too. It’s a bit like the dance version of SXSW, with a focus on DJs and electronic artists. It’s yet another festival I can’t attend (grrr) but if any of you have the opportunity to, I’d recommend [...]

Just a quick reminder for those planning on using Coachella’s new Layaway option when purchasing 3-day passes: The last day to place your layaway order is tomorrow, Saturday 28th.
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