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Ticketfly hacked, currently offline
Ticketfly one of the major ticket sellers including for many EDM and dance music clubs and events, earlier today took their websites offline due to a hack. A side effect is that many venues use Ticketfly’s software for their own websites which also are down at the moment. XS Nightclub in Las Vegas is a …
XS Las Vegas announces ‘Art of the Wild’ with All Day I Dream, El Row, Paradise and Rumors this October
Just days after the disappointing news that Solomun would not be playing at XS in 2018, Wynn Nightlife (XS, Encore, Intrigue) has announced on October 5-7 that some of the worlds biggest underground brands will host parties during the 1st weekend of October. Parties include Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream, Guy Gerber’s Rumors, Jamie …
Solomun’s ‘residency’ at XS Las Vegas not happening this year
At EDM Life we had recently internally noted that Solomun’s date during EDC week had mysteriously vanished from the XS Calendar for May. Now comes official word that Solomun will not be performing in 2018 at XS however one show will happen in 2019. It is unclear at this point what led to the change …
Solomun & Jamie Jones added as surprise residents for 2018 at XS Las Vegas
In somewhat surprising news, arguably the worlds biggest underground dj at the moment, Solomun, has been added as a resident dj for XS Las Vegas for 2018. [UPDATED – Jamie Jones also added!] The number of dates and when they will be has not been released yet. Good news for those wanting to experience a …
The Chainsmokers sign 3-year exclusive residency with XS Las Vegas (and Encore Beach Club!)
XS Las Vegas have landed a big fish with the duo The Chainsmokers signing an exclusive 3-year contract with the nightclub. The venue (and Encore Beach Club) will be the only club in the entire world they will play during this period – all other shows will be festivals, etc. “We are so thrilled to …
Kaskade to move to Hakkasan Las Vegas for 2017!
Most recently at XS, fan-favorite Kaskade has announced he will be relocating down the strip to Hakkasan for 2017. Kaskade said on the move: “Hakkasan Group has built some of the most mind blowing clubs on Earth – right in Las Vegas. I couldn’t be happier to be joining the Hakkasan family and look forward …
Kaskade signs with Warner Bros. Records
News today that Ryan Raddon aka Kaskade, has signed a 2-album deal with Warner Bros. Records. (H/T Billboard.com) Kaskade on why he signed with Warner: “A lot of majors look at electronic musicians as producers first, and say, ‘We’ve got these topline writers and this act we’re trying to break…’ It seems very formulaic. I …
Deadmau5 brings the techno heat to XS in Las Vegas!
As part of a short summer residency, Deadmau5 broadcast his almost 2.5 hour set online for fans last Friday July 25. More than likely surprising many in attendance, the set was primarily techno-driver with several down-tempo/ambient-ish tracks mixed in as well. The mix featured several new tracks from his ‘while(1<2)’ album, Oliver $ and more. …