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Steve Aoki Announces 2015 'Neon Future Experience' North American Tour; Headhunterz & Caked Up Supporting

Dim Mak Records chief and cake throwing master, Steve Aoki, is heading out across North America on his biggest tour since his Aokify America tour in 2013. To end the winter in 2015, the "Boneless" DJ will be crisscrossing the United States with his friends, hardstyle DJ, Headhunterz and Dim Mak signee Caked Up. The "Neon Future Experience" North American tour will hit cities like New York City, Chicago, El paso, Tuscon, Los Angeles, Kansas City, San Diego, Montreal and many more in support of his recent artist album Neon Future.
Odd Future's Earl Sweatshirt Interviews Mike Tyson, and It's Fantastic

Bi-annual "Humanity" magazine went above and beyond with its latest interview selection. As it noted in the introduction, Mike Tyson has been interviewed, profiled and written about from every angle, so to do another piece with him via the publication probably would not yield anything interesting. Looking to step outside the box, it asked Odd Future member Thebe Neruda Kgositsile, better known as Earl Sweatshirt — if he would interview Mike Tyson. Both parties agreed to do the interview, and it may be the best thing you read all day, via Complex.Tyson dishes some blunt advice on being young and dumb to the 20-year-old Sweatshirt:Mike: I mean, you're pretty much an idiot at 20.Earl: Right, that's what I feel like. I got to 20, and I —Mike: You're not an idiot, but you are. You don't really think you're an idiot, but you are.Earl: Right.Mike: But you don't think it. Like you're in agreement, but you're an idiot.
Jack Ü (Diplo and Skrillex) Preview 7 'Take Ū There' Remixes — Zeds Dead, Tchami, Tujamo Included [LISTEN]

Jack Ü, the super duo formed by Skrillex and Diplo, has previewed seven official remixes for their debut single "Take Ü There" featuring Canadian songstress Kiesza. The package includes selections from future house star Tchami, Tujamo, Belgian drum and bass ambassador Netsky and, the most anticipated of the bunch, Zeds Dead. The Felix Cartal, TJR and Vindata remixes were part of a leak that struck the Jack Ü camp about a month ago. The duo have the batch streaming on their wacky website now for your listening pleasure.Jack Ü have been everywhere lately. Skrillex and Diplo have been all over the airwaves in North America and down under in Australia. They have done several mixes on different radio stations, including on Triple J during their time on the Stereosonic tour, going back to back and Skrillex was joined by RL Grime and What So Not for another three hours of music.
Watch Nicki Minaj Twerking on a Couch Following 'The Pinkprint' Release [WATCH]

2014 was the year of the booty and none were more famous then that of Nicki Minaj. With that in mind, there is no better way to cap off the year then with a video of "The Pinkprint" rapper twerking on a couch. During the taping of Ebro in the Morning last night, Dec. 17, things got a little crazy and Nicki Minaj got on the couch and started to do some light twerking, which with that body is plenty for anybody else, via "The Fader." She is quite the talent at the craft — just ask Drake — so the videos are definitely something you should take a look at. Ebro caught the action in two Instagram clips, though by the looks of things there was plenty more that the world did not see from this wild party.Check out the two Instagram clips below:
Tiësto Releases Beyoncé 'Drunk in Love' Remix as Free Download [LISTEN]

Tiësto is a master at social media, so it is no surprise to see him reach 19 million fans on Facebook. To celebrate the achievement, Tijs Verwest — better known as Tiësto — has given out his remix of Beyoncé's smash single "Drunk in Love" as a free download. The "Red Lights" disc jockey gives the single a festival-sized melodic treatment, with big airy synths and a thumping bass line to compliment the cries from the "Flawless" singer. Old fans will be disappointed to see another release in 128 beats per minute with a standard four on the floor kick and festival-driven melody, but the new Tiësto has directed his new music to work for his DJ sets.Hitting 19M fans on Facebook is amazing! As thanks here’s my remix of @Beyonce’s Drunk In Love http://t.co/gHgtQnRcoA pic.twitter.com/2zZbdTzZws — Tiësto (@tiesto) December 18, 2014
London Club Fabric Faces License Review and Possible Closure

Legendary London club Fabric is entering one its most trying times. According to "The Evening Standard," the club is up for a license review that is normally just a formality, but this year is different. Police have called upon the Islington Council to review the club's license after a recent spate of drug-related deaths and hospitalizations stemming from the club. If the council decides to revoke the club's license, the 15-year-old club will most likely be forced to shutter its doors. The option of stripping Fabric of its license is being "strongly considered," according to the police.In the report, Police Commissioner Steve Harrington described their objections to having the club stay open."It attracts clientele from all over Europe and it would seem that the immaturity or lifestyle of these patrons leads to them becoming actively involved in the taking of illegal drugs and this could account for the disproportionate and wholly unacceptable number of deaths and near-death incidents at the venue."The last incident cited by police reportedly saw an 18-year-old woman collapse and die in a hospital after MDMA at the club.
Brodinski Announces Album Is Finished

French DJ/producer Brodinski has announced that his album is done and the masters have been completed and are back in his possession. This is great news for fans who subscribe to his dark brand of hard-hitting Parisian-styled techno. The head honcho of well-respected and forward-thinking Bromance Records, Brodinski has been a leader of the new wave of French artists to emerge on the electronic scene creating music a little left of center with a distinctly unique and brooding sound, influenced by the Parisian streets many of them come from.Really Happy because my album is Finished & Mastered — Louis Brodinski (@Brodinski) December 17, 2014Brodinski has already released the lead single from the album: "I Can't Help Myself," a techno-infused, hip-hop track that brings together both worlds that Brodinski loves and uses in his DJ sets. He has not revealed anymore information about the album, including a possible title or release date, but following DJ partner and frequent collaborator Gesaffelstein's 2013 tour de force "Aleph," Brodinski has a high standard to reach to compete with Gesaffelstein.
Calvin Harris Will Be the Face of Emporio Armani in 2015

Calvin Harris may be the richest man in dance music by a mile but that is not stopping him from keeping the cash flowing with major sponsorship deals. It has been announced today that the "Blame" producer will be the new face of Emporio Armani Spring/Summer Collection. The chart-topping DJ / producer will be modeling next season's Armani eyewear and watches. According to Mixmag, photographer Boo George in Los Angeles took the photos. The full campaign will be rolled out in January.
Electric Zoo Partners With ID&T For 2015 'Transformation'; Pre-sale Tickets Announced

After two difficult years, New York City electronic music festival has decided to "transform" itself for the 7th edition of the 3-day festival in 2015. Working within the large SFX Entertainment umbrella of event promotion companies, Made Event has teamed up with ID&T, the makers of Tomorrowland, Mysteryland, Sensation and TomorrowWorld to deliver a different and unique experience from times in the past.
Flying Lotus, Hannah Wants, Kaytranada, Solomun, Skream and Jon Hopkins Are New BBC Radio One Residents

BBC Radio One likes to rotate its monthly residents every year and the next batch of artists have been chosen to take over the British airwaves in 2015. This upcoming calendar year will feature tastemakers Flying Lotus, Jon Hopkins, Hannah Wants, Skream, Heidi, George Fitzgerald, Solomun and Kaytranada. Kaytranada already broke the news early last week when his management announced that he would be joining the program.
Baauer Releases Edit Of RL Grime & What So Not 'Tell Me' [REVIEW]

Baauer has released his live edit of RL Grime & What So Not's genre championing tune "Tell Me." Originally just designed to be a tune reserved for DJ sets, Baauer has decided to give the short edit out as a free download for a limited time. The edit is being played out by RL Grime and Baauer and got its first recognition when a YouTube video surfaced on the web of RL Grime playing the edit during his expansive Void tour.
Kaskade and Killagraham Preview 'The Voice' Coach Gwen Stefani 'Baby Don't Lie' Remix [LISTEN]

Gwen Stefani is swinging for the fences with the first remix from her first solo single in six years: "Baby Don't Lie." "The Voice" coach tabs United States dance music flag bearer Kaskade and Skrillex-approved, Milo & Otis member Killagraham to provide a different and more club-friendly take on her tune. The remix plays off the downtempo, reggae vibe crafted by pop super-producers Ryan Tedder and Benny Blanco while adding a heavily distorted bass line over Stefani's percussion. Influenced by the current sounds that Killagraham has been producing with Milo & Otis, the pairing craft a midtmepo, trap influenced break that lets the "Spark rhe Fire" singer's lyrics shine through.It is a big change of direction for Kaskade, but an interesting one for the festival mainstay.The video keeps the original trippy visuals and blatant product placement but speeds up sections, where the Kaskade and Killagraham production work is most evident.This is the first official remix to be revealed thus far, but expect more to make their way onto the Internet sometime soon.
Lorde, Diplo, Flume, Alt-J, Skrillex, Ben Folds & Others Attempt To Make The 'Hottest Hit 100 Record', Hilarity Ensues [WATCH]

How many artists does it take to make a hit record? Triple J attempted to find out by getting 40 of the top 100 artists on their top 100 records countdown to come together and make a hit song. Triple J breakfast hosts enlisted 40 of the world's finest musicians to try and make this record from scratch and it didn't go so well. Even after gathering names like Lorde, Diplo, Skrillex, Flight Facilities, Flume, Ben Folds, Reggie Watts, Gotye, Kingswood, Alt-J, Disclosure, The Presets and of course Rick Atsley into one room, the group of artists were unable to get anything going.
Sony Email Leak: Snapchat Reportedly Wanted to Start a Record Label

The Sony hack has been devastating for one of the biggest media conglomerates in the world and all its affiliated artists and companies. The latest leak details plans by Snapchat to start its own label as a joint venture with Sony. A leaked email from Snapchat CEO Michael Lynton reveals the company's plans to start a music platform of its own because "every music service in the market is s--t."View the full email from Lynton below, via "Billboard":"Michael,"I was only able to see Evan for about 30 minutes yesterday but that was enough time for him to express his thoughts and leave us with some things to think about if there is going to a music play within Snapchat. He didn't end up showing some of the developments in the platform that may benefit music but referenced them in the discussion. First, he thinks every music service in the market is s--t and he wants to be a curator. He doesn't want to build a music service but he would like to have a record label so he could focus on the artists that he wants to use the platform to promote. He also wants to participate in the upside that he will create by promoting them on the platform. He later backed off a bit from being a record label to maybe testing the concept first. Obviously he doesn't understand some of the important nuances around the business about what rights a record label does and does not have."I appreciate the introduction. I am going to go back to my team with some of these concepts and see if we can get creative in how we could get something to work here that is in the direction of Evan's vision and get him more exposed to what we can bring to Snapchat. We have a lot of ideas of our own but I don't think Evan will engage in our ideas until we try to move something forward that he wants to accomplish."Please let me know if you want to disc [sic]"
Kendrick Lamar Premieres New Song on 'The Colbert Report' [WATCH]

As "The Colbert Report" finishes its last week, the show has been able to pull together some high-profile guests to pay homage to a man, Stephen Colbert, who has become a star on late-night television. As his final music guest on the show, the show had Kendrick Lamar come on for a short interview and to perform a song, an opportunity which K.Dot used to premiere a new, unnamed track.Before jumping into the song, Colbert poses the difficult questions he always does in the sarcastic and humorous manner that has made his stage persona so popular. He lets Kendrick know there is some pressure on his shoulders, noting that "Paul McCartney, R.E.M., Jack White and Nas were your opening acts."He asks if it is difficult to get life insurance as the leader of West Coast rap and what he is trying to communicate through his songs as a writer, not a rapper.
Red Bull Music Academy Heading to Paris in 2015

On the heels of its 15th year, the Red Bull Music Academy has announced it will be taking its 30-day session back to Europe to the brooding streets of Paris, France. Setting up shop in Paris, RBMA will inaugurate its 16th session in 2015. Details have not emerged as to when the academy will start in 2015, but Red Bull will begin accepting applications in January, via "XLR8R."The academy is a 30-day gauntlet of lectures, workshops, events and other RBMA activities, all while having access to some of the best studio space in the world, where artists can collaborate and hone their craft under the guidance and supervision of incredibly talented and innovative artists.Paris was chosen, according to the RBMA statement, because of "Its reinvigorated clubbing scene has garnered attention as one of the most exciting, creative and colourful nightlife communities, and its cult venues and longstanding art institutions provide a firm nod to the city's grand, far-reaching cultural history."The city has also fostered some of the most unique electronic music producers like Daft Punk, Justice, Mr. Oizo, Gessafelstein and others.
Porter Robinson Delivers Inspiring EMC 2014 Keynote Address [WATCH]

Porter Robinson has had one of the biggest years of any artists in dance music. He completely transformed his image, his sound and, as a result, his career. The transition had started with his single "Language" and later the collaboration alongside Mat Zo "Easy," but it was made complete with the writing and release of his debut artist album "Worlds." "Worlds" ditched his heavy, glitchy electro sound that he professed, focusing more on technical prowess more than songwriting and creating "beautiful music" at 90 beats per minute that really satisfied the creative spirit of Porter Robinson. During his time at Stereosonic, he stopped at the Electronic Music Conference to deliver the keynote address with fellow DJ and friend Nick Thayer about the process of making the album, give some advice for upcoming producers and say what inspires him, via "In the Mix."Porter Robinson sits down with Nick Thayer, who prompts the 22-year-old producer/DJ to discuss how he got to where he is in his career and give advice on how to get the attention of someone like him. His advice is a bit different from how others might view the music industry or "the game," as it is referred to in the discussion. He admits that his experience was largely shielded from many of the struggles and typical experiences that many artists go through, but in the digital age, where almost everything happens online, he urges artists to focus on being true to one's self and create something that is unique.
Toronto Rapper and Weeknd Affiliate Derek Wise Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges

In a troubling news story, Toronto rapper Derek Bissue — better known as Derek Wise — was arrested and charged on 15 counts connected to a human trafficking investigation. The 22-year-old Mississuaga native is a member of the Toronto rap-crew Get Home Safe and has been loosely affiliated with The Weeknd's XO crew, appearing in The Weeknd's "King of Fall" music video, though any record of Wise on the XO website has since been erased. He made an appearance in court Friday, Dec. 12. The report cites a 21-year-old woman who alleges that Bissue forced her into the sex trade. He faces charges including trafficking in persons, robbery, weapons charges and three counts of theft.Bissue's manager has responded to the allegations with a statement, via "Vice Canada":
Dr. Dreidel: Dr. Dre & Hanukkah Collide in a Dreidel

Dr. Dre hasn't been involved in making music for years, yet he has become one of the most successful members of the music industry. His headphone brand, Beats By Dre has become the largest brand of headphones in the world and in selling Beats to Apple he earned close to $500 million from the deal, as reported by Forbes. As a ubiquitous figure in the music industry it isn't surprising to see him become an icon for all. Now an enterprising artist has taken the likeness of the former NWA member and added his face to a dreidel for the holiday season, specifically Hanukkah, naming it the Dr. Dreidel.
A$AP Rocky, Passion Pit, Porter Robinson & More Featured in Buku Music & Art Project [WATCH]

New Orleans has always been one of the best party towns in the United States. Whether you want to stumble down Bourbon Street or check out any of the incredible music venues around the city, there is always something going on. In March, the city will play host to its first major festival of the year, Buku Music and Art Festival, as the temperatures begin to warm up and the summer humidity descends upon the delta. The festival has announced the first wave of artists and the festival kept with tradition by bringing together a diverse cast of acts from all over the musical spectrum. Some of the headliners include Bassnectar, A$AP Rocky, Passion Pit, Empire Of The Sun, Porter Robinson (Live) and many more.
Taylor Swift 'Shake It Off' Gets a Hanukkah Cover From A Cappella Group Six13 [WATCH]

Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" has become one of the year's biggest hits, despite being only released in November. As such, it is inevitable that there will be a slew of covers and remixes to try and piggy back off of the "Blank Space" singer's success. One such group is Six13, a Jewish a cappella group who has reworked the vocals to fit with the theme of Hanukkah, just in time for the commencement of the eight day festival of lights, tonight.
Above & Beyond Release 'We Are All We Need' Album Minimix [LISTEN]

UK trance super-trio Above & Beyond have slowly been teasing the tracks from their upcoming studio album We Are All We Need, leaving fans restless for its Jan. 20 release date in 2015. The latest preview comes in the form of a short album minimix that gives fans a short snippet of each track in order of how they appear on the full 16-track LP. The minimix gives us a brief taste of each track on the album, including how vocalists Zoë Johnston and Alex Vargas excel over each track, as well as a cheeky return to singing by group member Tony McGuinness
Pusha T Releases Kanye West-Produced "Lunch Money" Music Video [WATCH]

Pusha T has released the music video for his new Kanye West -roduced single "Lunch Money." Like many artists in the past 12 months, Pusha decided to avoid the expansive pre-single marketing strategy and just dropped the single without notice. "Lunch Money" is set to appear on his upcoming album King Push, due out via Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music.
Bleep Bloop Talks '10 Watt Lazers' EP, DJ Shadow Relationship & Outer Space [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

Northern California producer Bleep Bloop is on a mission. Aaron Triggs, known professionally as Bleep Bloop, aims to bring his cosmic soundwaves to the masses. The DJ Shadow protégé just made his debut on Shadow's new label Liquid Amber with a new three track EP 10 Watt Lazers. We had the chance to chat with Triggs on the heels of his EP release to discuss his relationship with DJ Shadow, talk about the creative process behind the EP and his love for out space.
Lil Wayne Reportedly Releasing 'Sorry for the Wait 2' Due to 'Tha Carter V' Delays

Despite all the drama swirling around Lil Wayne, "Tha Carter V" and his relationship with Cash Money Records, the "Believe Me" rapper is still hard at work making new music. According to reports, Lil Wayne is recording a mixtape in lieu of his indefinitely delayed final album "Tha Carter V." An Instagram picture posted online by Young Money rapper Fee Banks shows Lil Wayne in the studio with four individuals including — of all people — NBA player Glen "Big Baby" Davis, saying simply "Sorry 4 The Wait 2." Mack Maine also dropped another hint about "Sorry for the Wait 2" in a follow-up Instagram post, tagging it in a picture of the hulk, lending to the belief that the follow-up mixtape to "Sorry for the Wait" is in the works now.
Lupe Fiasco Releases 'Deliver' Music Video Ft. Ty Dolla $ign [WATCH]

Lupe Fiasco finally has a release date for his upcoming album "Tetsuo & Youth" after close to two years of waiting on the label. He has released the powerful video for the first official single from the album "Deliver" featuring frequent collaborator, Ty Dolla $ign. Directed by Alex Nazari, the video follows a young boy traveling quite a distance to get out of the "no delivery" zone of Chicago just to get two boxes of pizza. It portrays the harsh reality of where Lupe Fiasco grew up on the West Side of Chicago with gangs, drugs and prostitution and how it becomes a ghetto to the outside world who have no desire to enter the neighborhood.
Avicii Releases 'The Nights' Music Video [WATCH]

Swedish superstar producer/DJ Avicii has released the new music video for his latest single "The Nights" from his latest The Days/Nights EP. The EP featured his two new songs, "The Days" and "The Nights" that continue Avicii's trend of meshing together country with electronic music. The music video shows follows the carefree life of Rory Kramer a videographer for DJs including 3Lau. We see Kramer doing flips off of cliffs into water, riding around in hacked up convertibles and participating in a variety of water sports as he lives life with as joy and spirit as it appears one can fit into a 3-minute video.
Grammy-Nominated ZHU Shares Goldlink Assisted 'Paradise Awaits Pt. 2' [LISTEN]

The mysterious ZHU has suddenly reappeared with a new song on soundcloud featuring DC up-and-coming rapper Goldlink. ZHU has tabbed Goldlink to help refresh his tune "Paradise Awaits" from his "The Nightday" EP released earlier in the year. It is not a new song, but the flip creates a new atmosphere for "Paradise Awaits." Steven Zhu, better known as ZHU slows down the track, making a few adjustments to make room for Goldlink. The "Faded" producer takes out his own verses, letting Goldlink have the spotlight for an opening verse, but his whimsical falsettos dominate the chorus.
Madeon Releases 'You're On' Ft. Kyan Music Video [WATCH]

Madeon has released the music video for his new single "You're On" featuring the vocals of U.K. singer, songwriter and producer Kyan. The video culminates a two-week promotion process that began with the cover art being released and then a teasing 15-second Instagram video. Last Monday he released the full version of "You're On" via Columbia and today the music video has been released.
Hakkasan To Purchase 90 Percent Stake of Morgans Hotel-Owned Light Group

When the Hakkasan opened up the most expensive club ever built in the world in April 2013, CEO Neil Moffitt said they were not satisfied with where they stood. With the $100 million, 80,000 square-foot mega-club - the largest of its kind in North America - Hakkasan has established itself as a major player in the hyper competitive Las Vegas club scene. The club has decided to expand its reach as a hospitality brand and has been aggressively looking to acquire rival clubs within the space. Their latest move according to Forbes, is set to complete a negotiation with Morgans Hotel Group over their stake in the Light Group, the owners of Light Nightclub and 1 Oak.