This image is of one patron from this past weekend’s Electric Daisy Carnival in Flushing, NY. This image has been circulated with hateful comments such as “Don’t be this girl” and other insensitivities. I sadly had to witness this girl get carried past the entire front from of Circuit Grounds instead of discreetly around the back. Perhaps if instead of shaming her and snapping pictures on smartphones someone had actually helped her, this girl would be spared the disrespe ...Read More
We’ve teamed up and partnered with SMIRNOFF’s Master of the Mix to give away a pair of ‘Beats’* headphones (See them here) . If you haven’t checked out the show yet, which is well underway into its 3rd season and airs every Monday at midnight on VH1. (You can see recap’s here: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3). Our coverage continues every Tuesday right as it goes down.
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Not going to lie, we still have an EDC hangover here at EO. Not to worry though, it’s Memorial Day weekend, and with that, the unofficial start of summer. DJs from around the globe have flocked to us (what else is new?) We’re blessed to be in New York City.
Thursday 5.23
Cielo – Nicole Moudaber |Event Info|
Lavo – Steve Aoki |Event Info|
Output – INPUT | DVS1, Steffi, Anthony Parasole |Event Info|
Santos Party House – Red Bull Music Academy Presents: United States of Ba ...Read More
The Weekend Playlist #90
01. Audien vs Morgan Page – Fight for Wayfarer (Hyperbits Bootleg)
02. W&W – Thunder
03. Eric Prydz – Every Day
04. Nicky Romero – Symphonica
05. Ummet Ozcan – Here & Now
06. Maor Levi & Pierce Fulton – Wanna Be
07. Mat Zo – It’s Yours
08. Topher Jones – Save Me (Nordean Remix)
09. Jus Jack & Oza – Love is the Answer (Tiesto Remix)
10. Calvin Harris – Sweet Nothing
11. Fehrplay – ...Read More
This image is of one patron from this past weekend’s Electric Daisy Carnival in Flushing, NY. This image has been circulated with hateful comments such as “Don’t be this girl” and other insensitivities. I sadly had to witness this girl get carried past the entire front from of Circuit Grounds instead of discreetly around the back. Perhaps if instead of shaming her and snapping pictures on smartphones someone had actually helped her, this girl would be spared the disrespect her image is receiving now.
*Electronica Oasis does not advocate, support, or endorse drug use of any kind; That being said, know your limits*
Every year major festivals like Ultra Music Festival, the Electronic Daisy Carnival series, Electric Zoo, Camp Bisco, and other become the topic of conversation, there is also a mention of drug usage and a ‘drug problem’ specific to these types of events.While I acknowledge that there is usage at these events (we must remember that alcohol is also a form of drug), I think the real problem we are seeing is a lack of education on how to safely attend an event (with or without the use of a controlled substance). With songs like Tyga’s “Molly” and the phrase “Have you seen Molly?” being heavily associated with not only the EDM scene but festivals themselves, it seems nearly impossible to attend an event without hearing someone exclaiming that they are ‘rolling so hard right now’. So here is what needs to happen to combat this ‘drug problem’ we see so often in this scene:
1. Do some research
I’m not saying don’t do drugs, don’t drink, or don’t attend festivals if you plan to do drugs and drink alcohol; what I am saying is take the time to fully educate yourself on what you’re taking and the effects it will have on you. With or without the use of drugs, you may become naseous, dehydrated, disoriented or otherwise affected by the crowded area, increased body heat, and intense special effects on stages. Even without drugs, you may experience some discomfort if you are not hydrated and have an empty stomach. If you do plan to partake in subtances, be they legal or not, know that this will further affect you and potentially impair your judgement.
2. Always make the music primary
If this is your first festival, make sure your primary reason for going to to enjoy the music, and anything you choose to partake in as secondary. I distinctly seeing many bemoan the droves of ‘bandwaggoners’ attending EDC NY who were not ‘true EDM fans’, and I heavily disagree: we all discovered EDM at one point, and festivals like the EDC series are a perfect way to discover multiple genres within the “umbrella term” of EDM all at once. In a day of EDC alone you can see more producers that you could in a week (most likely). The nice aspect of these events is that you get “more bang for your buck” and can trust that those around you are willing to help you enjoy your first time. If it’s your first time, my pro tip would be don’t do any substances at all.
3. Buddy System / Mutual Respect System
At every event there is always one raver / bro / what have you that rages just a bit too hard and become a negative image for the scene as a whole. Whether its ultra girl (not that bad actually), naked asian man, or the countless images of people being carried off for overdosing at events, it’s important to note that this can and should be prevented. If you see someone in trouble, remember that Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect is not just something Frankie Bones yelled in ’93 nor just a magic handshake to trade kandi: always try to help someone in trouble. If you see someone who clearly needs water or medical attention bring them the help they need immediately! Whether its a bottle of water, a sandwich, an aspirin, or discreetly escorted to event staff for emergency fluids, never let your fellow raver shoulder the burden alone. If you partake in substances, have a buddy around in case you need them to help you (and likewise). By embracing a system of mutual respect and support, we can band together to help bring some good to the scene.
W&W (Willem & Ward) are throwing us another instant hit. Released today on their label, Mainstage Music, ‘Thunder’ is another automatic #1 on Beatport. Their last single, ‘The Code‘ made it to DMC’s Buzz Chart at #1 and spent over two weeks at #1 on the Beatport Main Chart. ‘Thunder’ draws you in with its smooth synths and then throws you on the dance floor with a great build-up and dirty drops. This track, along with many of their others, is definitely going to be heard throughout the summer on all of the main stages!
Charismatic DJ duo Grand & Warren will be bringing their electro house beats and positive vibes to Santos Party House on Saturday, May 25 as the Electric Beach party’s headlining act for Memorial Day Weekend. We have an exclusive contest to win a VIP experience for you and a friend, so you can hang with Grand & Warren at their table! Just fill out our form and expect it to be an awesome night! If you’re not feeling lucky, buy tickets here in advance and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for an extra chance at winning!
Julian Jordan is a new producer from The Netherlands and at just seventeen he has already worked with Sander van Doorn on a club hit “Kangaroo” and now has a single making waves on Spinnin’ Records. “Ramcar” takes inspiration from other young producers like Zedd and Porter Robinson in its editing style and heavy drop, and arrives just in time for summer festival season. You can check out a teaser video here.
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It can be argued that this year’s EDC NYC lineup is a step down from last year’s, but that doesn’t mean we’re all not anxiously awaiting this weekend’s arrival. In a lineup that seems to have no rhyme or reason, and stages without themes, the place to be on Day 2 is definitely The Circuit Grounds.
As an updated from yesterday’s preview (click here if you missed it), a Venue Map is now available and you can check it out HERE
Also for those that are not attending SiriusXM’s Electric Area will be broadcasting sets from the festival. SiriusXM listeners will hear sets by artists including Afrojack, Steve Angello presents Size Matters, Dirty South, Nicky Romero, ATB, Gareth Emery, Cedric Gervais, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Rebecca & Fiona, Chuckie, Gina Turner and many more.
The return of EDC to New York for its 2nd year has now arrived. This year we physically will move to New York as Citi Field plays host (officially the 1st time in NY and not a “return”) and we’ll shine a spotlight on what each day has to offer with ‘Everything You Need to Know.’ We’ll break down what sets you can’t afford to skip out on and what we are dying to hear this weekend. Stay tuned tomorrow for Saturday.
The Basics
To start, we’re waiting on a planned EDC layout, so we can get familiar with where each respective stage is. Questions still to be answered. Will the main stage be inside the stadium, will the stadium have any stages? And if you are still questioning if you should attend, just buy your ticket here and worry about that credit card bill next month.
When it comes to transportation Insomiac has laid them out in great detail, and with thousands of people heading to the festival each day, it is best to plan ahead. See Here. Things could get a little crowded on the 7 train and if you don’t mindpaying a few more bucks, the LIRR might be the best bet from NYC (plus who doesn’t want to keep the pre-game going on the train)[NOTE: You can't have open containers on NYC Subways] .
Stay hydrated! It could be a long warm day in Queens. Remember to drink plenty of water, which you won’t have to pay for at the provided free water re-filling stations. All other FAQ’s can be found here
The signature pieces of EDC are its art installations and rides. To further enhance the entire experience, there will be many interactive pieces across the festival grounds that are totally unique to NYC, along with those that have made appearances at past iterations of EDC.
Equally as exciting, to really put the ‘carnival’ into EDC, full-size carnival rides will also be scattered across the Citi Field parking lots, including slides, swings, merry-go-rounds and more. Best of all, every single ride is FREE and will be up and running all day and night! All of that alone is pretty exciting, and we haven’t even mentioned the music yet!
Most importantly make sure to tweet at us during the festival with your pictures and favorite moments! (@electronicoasis). [Cell service is usually terrible, so turn off the 3G and plan out your meeting points when the night is over in case your phone dies, so you don't leave any friends behind!]
Now, let’s dive into Friday after the jump! If we missed anything let us know!
It’s Electric Daisy Carnival week. It’s been months in the making. Consider every other event this week either a pre or post party. It’s all about the daisy’s this week. Be safe and have a great time! Make sure to check out our ‘What You Need to Know’ feature for Friday and Saturday (Coming 5/16)
Where We’ll Be
Ummm. We’ll be at EDC, duh! Leading up to EDC we’ll be attending the secret Savoy show. Thursday we head to Cielo for Gregori Klosman and our ‘Under the Radar‘ performer of EDC ‘Hyperbits’. Last chance for you and a friend to get on our list for free entry (here). We’re also getting 2 more people listed at Output as well (Enter Here). Friday and Saturday we’ll be spending the majority of our time at Citi Field but will be at Webster Hall for Brillz as well. Make sure to let us know where you will be so we can say hello!
The video for this sparkling, melodic single from Norwegian duo CLMD is as intriguing as the psychological condition it gets its namesake from. The film follows a young girl’s story backward in time, opening with a scene in Times Square that shows her happily with an older man and continues to reveal that he is actually her kidnapper. CLMD are Carl Louis and Martin Danielle, who teamed up with Kish and vocalist Frodor to create this progressive tune with a catchy chorus.
Bingo Players, the astounding Dutch duo released a preview of their newest track ‘Buzzcut’. Being paired with a sexy video of Melanie Iglesias, and a glover to boot, can you think of a better way to release a preview for possibly your best track to date? We can’t.
Sticking to Bingo Players’ usual style of electro house that’s extremely easy to dance to. ‘Buzzcut’ brings to the table some really interesting synths. From the buildup to the drop, Bingo Players bring plenty of new elements. The extremely heavy kick only adds to the track that is already sounding like it will be a masterpiece.
