Selling Out in a hurry.

Hopefully for you it's not too late to grab your tickets. STS9 (Soul Tribe Sector 9) Are preforming 2 shows this week at the Wiltern along with special guests Prefuse 73 (Jan 16) and The Glitch Mob (Jan 17)

EVENT DETAILS

Price
$26+ Buy Tickets »
When
Friday Jan. 16 - Saturday Jan. 17 (8pm–?)
Where
The Wiltern (map)

Native drops it at NAMM.

The annual Winter NAMM Show begins this thursday in Anaheim and Native Instruments has revealed that it will be dropping three new products at the NAMM 2009 music tech trade show next week.

The company said in a statement to the media that there will be one product each for DJs, producers and guitarists, and that the new releases represent “the biggest new product innovation in years!”.

..But don't plan on attending the show. It's super tough to get in and only open to those who manufacture, distribute and/or retail musical instruments/products. We're lucky enough to always have a few passes and the show is always full to the brim with the top musicians and producers from around the globe.

Its heating up this winter in Miami.

The Prodigy and Pendulum have been added to the line-up for the 2009 Ultra Music Festival in Miami.

Booka Shade, Richie Hawtin, Perry Farrell, Late Of The Pier and The Whip have also been added to the bill, joining Bloc Party, The Ting Tings, Santogold, Crystal Castles, The Presets, Simian Mobile Disco, Hercules And Love Affair and more.

Roni Size & Reprazent will also perform, making their first US appearance in seven years,

The festival is part of the 24th annual Winter Music Conference at Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami, and will take place March 27 and 28.

Tickets are currently available via www.ultramusicfestival.com.

Florian Schneider leaves after 40 years.

Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider has announced that he has quit the band.

Schneider, one of just two remaining original members, has announced the end of his 40-year partnership with co-founder Ralf Hütter. The pioneering German electronic band revealed the news on their website today (January 5).

No reason for the departure was given, but it is likely that Schneider will now focus on solo projects.

The band originally started off as a two-piece in the early '70s, but expanded to four members over the years. They have been actively touring in recent years, playing major festivals such as California's Coachella event in 2008.

More after the jump.

Grateful Dead members confirm 2009 US tour.

The surviving members of The Grateful Dead have announced that they will embark on their first tour in nearly five years this spring.

The quartet, which now calls itself simply The Dead, plans to hit the road beginning in mid-April and play approximately 20 shows across the US through mid-May.

The band reformed last October for a Barack Obama benefit concert in Pennsylvania, fuelling rumours that they would get together for a proper tour.

The band, which now consists of original members Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, will be joined by their 2004 tourmates Warren Haynes on guitar (replacing late guitarist Jerry Garcia) and Jeff Chimenti on keyboards.

The exact tour dates are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

source: nme.com

Erick Got The Airport Bust.

Internationally renowned DJ Erick Morillo has been arrested and charged with possession of cocaine at Glasgow Airport December 23.

Morillo pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court on Monday.

He was released on bail but ordered to return to Scotland in March for a trial.

The S-Man Is Back.

Whether it’s hosting and playing legendary 7/8 hour sets at his ‘Release Yourself’ parties around the world; compiling and mixing an annual compilation of the same name, or producing as himself or the S-Man, Roger Sanchez is one of house music’s most revered ambassadors.

Aside from running his own label Stealth Records, Roger has also found time to remix some of the world’s best artists such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai, Alicia Keys, Daft Punk and many more.

“This is the first compilation outside of my own Release Yourself series I’ve done in a long time, and I was excited by the opportunity to do something different, as presented by the Renaissance 3D mix. I feel this captures the essence of the many different vibes I have, be it on the dancefloor, in the studio or at home.” – Roger Sanchez.

Tracklist after the jump.

The Official Art Tribute to the Beastie Boys.

Don’t miss out when Gallery1988: LA opens up what is promised to be one of it’s most memorable shows in the Gallery’s 5 year history from 7-10 PM, Thursday Jan. 8th, with the blessing and help of the music legends, the Beastie Boys, 100 artists will artistically reinterpret the music, lyrics, style and visuals of these pioneers with paintings, prints, posters, toys and plush!

EVENT DETAILS

Price
Free
When
Opening Reception Thursday, January 8 (7pm–11pm)
Where
Gallery 1988 LA (map)

More after the jump..

Tune in Radio Soulwax Part Of The Weekend Never Dies

One of this year's most anticipated dance music DVD's, Soulwax's Part Of The Weekend Never Dies, has been made available as a free video stream. The integral release can be watched on-line until this Sunday.

Director Farahmand filmed Radio Soulwax on a tour that spanned 120 shows in Europe, Japan, the U.S., Latin America, and Australia. The film features interviews and appearances from tour-mates and associates including James Murphy, Justice, Peaches, Klaxons, and others, in addition to tons of performance footage.

Just in time for the holidays, hopefully if you like what you see you'll be grabbing the full DVD as a gift for yourself or maybe even a friend :)

Check it out after the jump

Andy Caldwell wears many guises

Join us this Friday December 19 at the Ecco as we welcome long time friend ANDY CALDWELL (Uno Recordings) for MELODIC’S 1st ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY. To show our gratitude for all that we have been blessed with we are giving back to our city by participating in the annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive. Bring a toy of $10 of value or more and receive $5 off admission.

Also on the bill GABRIEL RENE and SCOTT K.

Los Angeles-based Andy Caldwell wears many guises: Songwriter, producer, classically trained pianist and trumpeter, remixer, DJ and label owner (of the recently re-launched Uno Recordings). The journey of his 14-year and counting recording career has brought many accolades and honors, from writing Grammy nominated songs and sharing stages with legends like James Brown to making the tunes of choice for countless top DJs worldwide. Flying more than 200,000 miles and playing more than 100 shows a year, Andy Caldwell is a preeminent fixture on the global dance music scene.

EVENT DETAILS

Price
$15+ tickets >>
When
Friday December 19 (9pm–2am)
Where
Ecco (map)

Christmas Eve at Ecco

Come join us Christmas eve as we celebrate the holidays with a night of friends and music at one of Hollywood's best new clubs, Ecco. Completely renovated from it's previous incarnation at Tokio, Ecco is Hollywood's first green club and boasts an impressive soundsystem and lighing rig.

Dj sets by...

JOHN DO & JUSTIN GOURLEY (Basic | Giant)
FREDDY BE (Monday Social)
ALLEN S & SCOTT K (Therapy)

EVENT DETAILS

Price
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When
Wednesday December 24 (9pm–2am)
Where
Ecco (map)

NYE Party at Paramount Studios featuring Katie Perry, Guns N Bombs, Pase Rock and more

Katy Perry is set to headline Gridlock New Year's Eve in Los Angeles, which will take place December 31 at Paramount Studios in Hollywood.

DJs will also perform at Paramount Studios backlot event. This skyscraper lined area will boast timely lighting and Special EFX Snowfalls. Featuring mashups by: DJ Coolwhip and DJ Audiomoe.

The Gotham City back alley electro area boasts live performances by: Guns N Bombs, Pase Rock, Classixx, Chris White, Colossal KNXN

The event is being billed as "Hollywood's version of New York's Times Square", and will see Paramount Studios' New York City backlot transformed into four different New York City environments.

For tickets and further information, visit Gridlockla.com.

EVENT DETAILS

Price
$100+ Tickets >>
When
Wednesday December 31 (9pm–3am)
Where
Paramount Pictures Studio Lot (map)

Fake Blood & Tommie Sunshine shining through the rain in LA.

Its been a pretty epic year for the SCION House Parties. We've had Justice, Chromeo, Sebastian, Kavinsky, Busy P, DJ Mehdi, Mr. Oizo, Hot Chip, 2ManyDJs, Alan Braxe, and DJ Falcon grace us with their presence, just to name a few. And they're closing the year out with a guy who's produced some pretty stellar records over the past 12 months: Fake Blood. Shrouded in secrecy until now, he has steadily been making all the right rounds, remixing everyone from Lil Boots, Hot Chip, Count and Sinden, and more. Backing him up on the wheels of steel are Tommie Sunshine, Scottie B, and Royal Rumble.

The best thing about all of this? It's a free party. All you have to do is RSVP, round up a posse of non-sucky friends, and dance until your shoes fall apart. See you there.

EVENT DETAILS

Price
Free with RSVP
When
Wednesday December 17 (10pm–2am)
Where
Vanguard (map)

Warming up to Booka Shade.

Booka Shade 'Cinematic Shades' (The Slow Songs) is out now for digital download and it's heating things up! The Album featuring more chilling grooves seems like an instrumental on the flip as opossed to what we normally hear from the duo. Iv'e found myself vibing to the tracks and would definately recommend adding it to your collection.

While German duo Booka Shade is known for its danceable tech-house, this holiday season finds cohorts Arno Kammermeier and Walter Merziger laying low to a mellower kind of groove.

Booka Shade’s own redefinition of dance music expressed on their last 3 albums, Memento, Movements and The Sun & The Neon Light, shows their ability to sculpt nocturnal yet melancholic music for the dance floor and beyond. Cinematic Shades is the perfect soundtrack to chill out and recover from all your NYE debauchery.

Booka's Digital Album 'Cinematic Shades' only and exclusively via iTunes!

Tracklist: ...

It's all gone to Pete Tong.

New York-based electronic booking agency Vital Talent has shut up shop, following the departure of its founder: Gerry Gerard.

The agency’s roster, which included Chemical Brothers, Underworld, the Prodigy and Mark Knight, will be picked up by William Morris Electronic: a new electronic division of William Morris Agency, co-founded by Pete Tong.

According to Pete’s co-founder Joel Zimmerman, WME aims to create a "boutique agency model within the larger agency," and, as well as those mopped up from Vital Talent is home to Paul van Dyk, Soulwax, Basement Jaxx, Deadmau5, Fatboy Slim, DJ Shadow, Goldfrapp and Groove Armada.

source: mixmag.net