2014 was my seventh year attending the McDowell Mountain Music Festival, and as each year passes the better the festival becomes. The line-ups, the crowd, the vendors all keep exceeding previous years.

The festival has evolved and taken on many forms: once hosted at West World in Scottsdale, then a parking lot, and now it’s finally found a suitable home at the Margret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix. Three days of soaking up the sun while grooving to a wide variety of artists and enjoying Oregon’s best brewed beer, to me, is the best way to spend a weekend.

MMMF has found a beautiful rhythm — and I’m not just talking about the drum circles. They’ve harnessed the power of good will, positivity, and music, to give back to the community in a major way.

The first day the crowd formed around great local acts like Decker and Spafford. The Friday night headliners kicked the weekend off right with the raw power of funk giants, Lettuce, followed by the bass driven sounds of the always amazing Gramatik, and then capped off by the all powerful STS9, turning the world upside down and leaving the audience in a whirlwind of dance.

Saturday brought a huge turn out, there seemed to be twice as many people as the day before, which could mean the good word about the fest had traveled, the headlining acts brought their fans along with them, or maybe no one had to work, but all it really meant was that there was more money being raised, and more people to be a part of something really special in their community.

The music kept comin’ as local acts such as, Jared and the Mill fresh from SXSW took the main stage in the morning, and The Hourglass Cats in the early evening. But the main stage was then taken over by Dispatch, playing everything you’d want to hear. All the hits. It was a show the audience could sing along with, and had been looking forward to all day.

For me, it was an amazing experience, growing up with their music. Night fell as Slightly Stoopid took the stage and vibed hard with reggae vibes and enormous dubby bass. The party kept on going as the crowd tossed on their dancing shoes and grooved to The Disco Biscuits. It seemed as though their whole set was just one continued song, but the highlight was certainly their cover of “Safety Dance,” which brought the crowd into a frenzy.

The third and final day brought acts to the stage that ended the weekend perfectly. I arrived just as the ever-funky, ever-rad-as-hell G.Love and Special Sauce took the stage, and just like Dispatch, the crowd was in a full on sing-a-long/dance frenzy. Country pop-star Dwight Yoakam brought an interesting change of vibe, but also a diverse set, friendly to the older crowd and families alike.

Sunday night brought Ben Harper to the main stage, for a heavy blues inspired set. Alongside him, the incredible blues harmonica legend, Charlie Musselwhite. Together, Ben and Charlie dominated the stage with powerful rhythms that was truly an amazing set to behold. And thus another McDowell Mountain Music Festival had ended, and what a weekend it was.

McDowell Mountain is truly a festival like no other, family oriented, charity driven, and brewery sponsored. To know that every dollar you spent was going directly to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, among other charities, made every beer, every bite, every t-shirt that much more special.

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Missed out on Ultra? Just tune in to the Ultra Music Festival Live Stream to check out all the artists. If you missed the live broadcast of the UMF, no problem. Down below are the Ultra Music Festival 2014 sets of artists who played on the second day; including the tracklist and free downloads for each set in alphabetical order.

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Latest Updates:

1. Updated all download links that were not working.
2. Added DJ Snake’s full set with full tracklist.
3. Added GTA’s full tracklist.
4. Updated Dillon Francis, DJ Snake, Blasterjaxx, Bro Safari, Krewella, Nic Fanciulli B2B Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, W&W, and Above & Beyond download links.
5. Added Dannic B2B Dyro B2B Hardwell set with free download.

DAY 1 SETS

DAY 3 SETS

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Above & Beyond | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford – Thing Called Love (Acappella)
2. Jerome Isma-Ae & Ilan Bluestone – ID
3. OceanLab feat. Justine Suissa – Satellite (Ilan Bluestone Remix)
4. Above & Beyond & Arty feat. Zoe Johnston – You Got To Believe
5. Above & Beyond – Mariana Trench w/ Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford – On My Way To Heaven 
6. Ilan Bluestone – Spheres 
7. Above & Beyond feat. Alex Vargas – Blue Sky Action
8. Above & Beyond – Hello
9. Above & Beyond feat. Alex Vargas – Sun & Moon (Acoustic Mix)

Alesso | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. Alesso – Tear Up
2. Alesso – Nillionaire (Alesso Rework) w/ Matt Caseli & Danny Freakazoid – Raise Your Hands (Acappella) w/ Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso – We Come We Rave We Love
3. Arno Cost & Norman Doray – Apocalypse (Kryder & Tom Staar Remix)  w/ Alesso – Raise Your Head (Acappella)
4. Major Lazer feat. Bruno Mars & Tyga & Mystic – Bubble Butt (Dada Life Remix) w/ Major Lazer feat. Busy Signal & The Flexican & FS Green – Watch Out For This (Bumaye) (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Tomorrowland Remix)
5. Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding – I Need Your Love (Acapella) w/ R3hab & Lucky Date – Rip It Up (Nicky Romero Edit)
6. Alesso – Clash w/ Alesso & Dirty South feat. Ruben Haze – City Of Dreams (Acappella) w/ Showtek – We Like To Party 
7. Congorock & Nom De Strip – Minerals w/ Alesso feat. Matthew Koma – Years (Acappella) w/ Alesso feat. Matthew Koma – Years (Vocal Mix) 
8. Axwell feat. Magnus Carlson – Center Of The Universe (Blinders Remix) 
9. C-Mos – 2 Million Ways (Axwell Remix) w/ Alesso & Sebastian Ingrosso feat. Ryan Tedder – Calling (Lose My Mind) (Acappella) w/ Alesso & Sebastian Ingrosso feat. Ryan Tedder – Calling (Lose My Mind)
10. Alesso feat. Ryan Tedder – Scars Of Life
11. Sebastian Ingrosso & Tommy Trash – Reload (Acappella)  w/ Axwell & Sick Individuals feat. Taylr Renee – I Am [Instrumental Mix] 
12. Alesso feat. ID – Sweet Escape (Nothing Can Stop Us Now)
13. Steve Angello & Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman – Payback (Steve Angello In My Mind Edit)
14. Alesso vs. OneRepublic – If I Lose Myself (Alesso Remix) 
15. Alesso & Calvin Harris feat. Theo Hutchcraft – Under Control (Extended Mix) 

Armin Van Buuren | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. Armin van Buuren & Andrew Rayel – Eiforya [Intro Edit] 
2. MaRLo – Visions 
3. Cosmic Gate & Mark Sixma vs. Riva Starr & Fatboy Slim vs. Fedde Le Grand & Sultan & Ned Shepard – Crushed vs. Eat Sleep Rave Repeat vs. No Good (Armin van Buuren Mashup)
4.  W&W – Bigfoot 
5. Orjan Nilsen – The Late Anthem (Way Too Late Mix) 
6. Armin van Buuren pres. Gaia – Empire Of Hearts 
7. Max Graham – The Evil ID (Mark Sherry Remix) 
8. Faithless – Insomnia (Andrew Rayel Remix) 
9. Armin van Buuren feat. Laura Jansen – Sound Of The Drums
10. Estiva vs. Paul Van Dyk & Plumb – I Don’t Deserve Dinodrums (Armin van Buuren Mashup) 
11. Ferry Corsten vs. KhoMha – The Dark Knight vs. Diss!
12. Armin van Buuren feat. Aruna – Won’t Let You Go (Ian Standerwick Remix) 
13. Dart Rayne & Yura Moonlight & Sarah Lynn – Silhouette (Allen & Envy Remix) 
14. Gareth Emery & Bryan Kearney & Christina Novelli & Bo Bruce – U Concrete Angel (Armin van Buuren Mashup)
15. Martin Garrix – Animals (Broning Bootleg) 
16. Armin van Buuren – Ping Pong 
17. Armin van Buuren feat. Trevor Guthrie – This Is What It Feels Like (John Ewbank Classical Remix) w/ Armin van Buuren feat. Trevor Guthrie – This Is What It Feels Like (W&W Remix) 

BlasterJaxx | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. [00:18] ID – ID
2. [01:58] Laidback Luke feat. Chuckie & Martin Solveig – 1234 [MIXMASH] w/ [2:24] Daft Punk – Harder Better Faster Stronger
3. [04:36] Kato & Safri Duo feat. Bjornskov – Dimitto (Let Go) (BlasterJaxx Remix) 
4. [05:09] Ummet Ozcan & R3hab & NERVO – Revolution (Vocal Mix) 
5. [08:21] Blasterjaxx & Badd Dimes – Titan 
6. [09:51] Rick Mitchells – Sub Zero 
7. [11:54] ID – ID
8. [12:29] NERVO & Ivan Gough feat. Beverley Knight – Not Taking This No More (MAKJ Remix) 
9. [14:35] John Christian – Gunshot
10. [16:24] Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & Moguai – Mammoth (BlasterJaxx Remix)
11. [17:35] FTampa – Hero
12. [18:07] 2 Live Crew – We Want Some Pussy (Z&Z Wants Some Remix) w/ [18:33] Zedd & Lucky Date feat. Ellie Goulding – Fall Into The Sky (Everybody Fuckin Jump Acappella) 
13. [18:36] Badd Dimes – Cage
14. Armin van Buuren – Save My Night (BlasterJaxx Remix)
15. BlasterJaxx – ID
16. [19:20] Eurythmics vs. Halfway House – Sweet Peak Dreams (MAKJ Edit)
17. [20:35] Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & GTA feat. Wolfpack – Turn It Up 
18. [21:10] BlasterJaxx – Miami
19. [23 min] Supermode – Tell Me Why [SUPERSTAR] w/ [23:35] BrEaCh – Jack (Acappella) 
20. [24:53] DVBBS & Tony Junior – Immortal 
21. [26:22] Blasterjaxx vs. Jay Z & Justin Timberlake & Jordy Dazz – Holy Grail vs. Snake (Henry Fong Mashup)
22. [28:40] ID – ID
23. [32:52] BlasterJaxx – Echo
24. [34:37] BlasterJaxx – Faith
25. [36:36] BlasterJaxx – Fifteen (Hardwell Edit)
26. [39:26] Laidback Luke & Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – More (BlasterJaxx Remix) 
27. [42:43] Robbie Rivera & Dero – Show Me Love (Delayers Remix) 
28. [43:44] TJR – Whats Up Suckaz (Everybody Put Your Hands In The Air Acappella)
29. [43:47] Borgeous – Invincible (Harvel B Remix) 
30. [44:19] BlasterJaxx – Mystica
31. [47:42] Laidback Luke & Swedish House Mafia feat. Deborah Cox – Leave The World Behind
32. [49:19] DVBBS & Borgeous – Tsunami (BlasterJaxx Remix)

Bro Safari | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. Skrillex feat. Ragga Twins – All Is Fair In Love And Brostep
2. Bro Safari & UFO! – The Dealer (Milo & Otis Remix)
3. D!RTY AUD!O – Swisher
4. Dillon Francis & DJ Snake – Get Low 
5. Party Favor & Meaux Green – G-String (ID Remix) 
6. Skrillex feat. Diplo, G-Dragon & CL – Dirty Vibe 
7. Diplo feat. Nicky Da B – Express Yourself (Gent & Jawns Remix) 
8. Steve Angello – Knas (Dillon Francis Remix)
9. 2 Deep & Corrupted Data – Twerk It Out
10. Dominique Young Unique – Show My Ass (Robs & Duke Remix) [FREE]
11. Brillz & Teddy Tuxedo – Rvtchet Bitch (Milo & Otis Remix) 
12. Brillz & Minxx – Fuzzy Peach (LOUDPVCK Remix)
13. Borgore feat. Waka Flocka Flame & Paige – Wild Out (Grandtheft & Torro Torro Remix) 
14. Alvaro & MERCER feat. Lil Jon – Welcome To The Jungle (ID Remix) 
15. Duck Sauce – NRG (Skrillex & Kill The Noise & Milo & Otis Remix)
16. Bro Safari & UFO! – Bird Brain (Valentino Khan Remix) 
17. Excision & Space Laces – Destroid 7. Bounce (VIP)
18. Bro Safari & UFO! – Burn The Block (Gent & Jawns Remix) 
19. ID – ID w/ Morrison & Isa GT – Alegria!
20. Grandtheft & Smalltown DJs – Flying 
21. M.I.A. – Y.A.L.A (Bro Safari & Valentino Khan Remix) 
22. Bro Safari – Scumbag 

Dannic & Dyro & Hardwell | Free Download

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Tracklist:

Avicii Deadmau5 | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. Deadmau5 – Avaritia w/ [1 min] Deadmau5 feat. Greta Svabo Bech – Raise Your Weapon (Acappella)
2. [5 min] Deadmau5 – You There? [MAU5TRAP] w/ [7 min] Deadmau5 – Cthulu Sleeps 
3. [9 min] ID – ID
4. [11 min] Tony Rohr & Layton Giordani – Careless Suggestions
5. [15 min] Deadmau5 – My Pet Coelacanth w/ [18 min] Morgan Page feat. Lissie – The Longest Road (Acappella)
6. [23 min] Deadmau5 – Where My Keys
7. [25 min] Deadmau5 – Phantoms Can’t Hang w/ [29 min] Inner Universe – Ghost in the Shell SAC OST+ (Acappella)
8. [30 min] Martin Garrix – Animals (McMaNGOS Funnymals Edit)
9. [33 min] Deadmau5 feat. Rob Swire – Ghosts N Stuff (Acappella) w/ [33 min] Avicii – Levels 
10. [34 min ] Deadmau5 feat. Rob Swire – Ghosts N Stuff
11. [36 min] Deadmau5 – Suckfest9001
12. [39 min] Deadmau5 – Infra Super Turbo Pig Cart Racer
13. [44 min]  Deadmau5 – ID [unreleased / no one knows the title]
14. [47 min] Deadmau5 – Acedia w/ Deadmau5 – Drop The Poptart (Acapella)
15. [48 min]  Deadmau5 – Somewhere Up Here w/ Deadmau5 – Drop The Poptart (Acapella)
16. [52 min] Deadmau5 – Fn Pig [MAU5TRAP] w/Deadmau5 feat. Chris James – The Veldt (Acappella)
17. [54 min]  Deadmau5 feat. Chris James – The Veldt (Tommy Trash Remix) 

Dillon Francis | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. [00:25] Daft Punk – Harder Better Faster Stronger (Dillon Francis Remix)
2. [02:58] Dillon Francis & Mercer – ID
3. [04:46] Wiwek & Gregor Salto – On Your Mark 
4. [06:04] Dillon Francis & Martin Garrix – Set Me Free
5.  [09:13] Martin Garrix – Proxy
6. [10:40] TJR & VINAI – Bounce Generation
7. [12:10] Jack U – ID
8. [13:43] Chromeo – Jealous (I Ain’t With It) (Dillon Francis Remix)
9. [15:24] Reel 2 Real feat. The Mad Stuntman – I Like To Move It (Mastiksoul Remix) w/ [16:10] Dillon Francis & Major Lazer – ID
10. [18:28] ID – ID
11. [19:45] Jillionaire & Salvatore Ganacci feat. Sanjin – Fresh
12. [22:19] Dillon Francis & TJR – ID
13. [23:46] Dillon Francis – I.D.G.A.F.O.S. (ID Remix)
14. [25:24] Cash Cash – Overtime
15. [27:45] Dillon Francis – Not Butter
16. [29:20] Gesaffelstein – Pursuit 
17. [31:38] Dillon Francis & Oliver – ID
18. [33:52] Oliver – Night Is On My Mind (Dillon Francis Remix)
19. [36:40] Dillon Francis – Masta Blasta [Hard] 
20. [38:40] Skrillex feat. Kill The Noise & Fatman Scoop – Recess
21. [40:28] Dillon Francis – I Can’t Take It 
22. [43:48] Kid Ink feat. Chris Brown – Show Me
23. [44:25] Major Lazer feat. Bruno Mars & Tyga & Mystic – Bubble Butt 
24. [44:41] AlunaGeorge – You Know You Like It (DJ Snake Remix)
25. [45:31] Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg – Nuthin’ But A G Thang
26. [46:06] Notorious B.I.G. – Juicy
27. [47:18] Dillon Francis & DJ Snake – Get Low 
28. [51:31] Eve feat. Gwen Stefani – Let Me Blow Ya Mind
29. [52:43] Dillon Francis – Masta Blasta (The Rebirth) 
30. [53:57] Dillon Francis – Bootleg Fireworks (The Rebirth) 

DJ Snake | Click Download Below

Tracklist:

1. Knife Party – Destroy Them With Lazers
2. MERCER & DJ Snake – Lunatic
3. Alvaro & GlowInTheDark – Charged
4. DJ Snake feat. Lil Jon – Turn Down For What?! (ID Remix)
5. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll w/ Bare – The Cut
6. B.O.B. feat. Future – Ready w/ Martin Garrix – Animals (Botnek Edit)
7. DJ Snake – Thriller (Parisian Vision)
8. Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400
9. Stromae – Humain A L’eau (DJ Snake Remix)
10. Drake – Trophies w/ ID – ID
11. ID – ID
12. Showtek feat. We Are Loud & Sonny Wilson – Booyah (Party Favor Remix)
13. Missy Elliot – Work It (R4 Remix)
14. GTA & Diplo – Boy Oh Boy 
15. Mightyfools & Yellow Claw – Lick Dat
16. Kanye West – New Slaves (DJ Snake Remix) [FREE]
17. Ookay – Egg Drop Soup
18. DJ Snake feat. Alesia – Bird Machine [MAD DECENT]
19. DJ SNake – ID
20. DJ Snake feat. Flosstradamus – Pop That Pussy [ULTRA]
21. DJ Snake & Yellow Claw & Spanker – Slow Down [MAD DECENT]
22. Dillon Francis & DJ Snake – Get Low
23. DJ Snake feat. Lil Jon – Turn Down For What?!
24. House Of pain – Jump Around [TOMMY BOY] w/ MAKJ – Springen [HYSTERIA]
25. ID – ID w/ Alvaro & Joey Dale – Ready For Action (Acappella) [SPINNIN’]
26. Bare feat. Ookay – Gem
27. DJ Snake & 2 Live Crew – We Want Some Pussy vs Ducksauce It’s You (MunichBassline Edit) w/ Duck Sauce – It’s You (DJ Snake Remix)
28. 4B – Bomboclat
29. DJ Snake vs. Junior Senior – Move Your Feet (Parisian Vision) [FREE] w/ Herve Pagez – Yo Ready!
30. Steve Aoki & Diplo & Deorro feat. Steve Bays – Freak [MAD DECENT]
31. Ace Hood & Future vs. JWLS – Bugatti Is Bored VII (Crizzly Mashup)
32. French Montana – Ain’t Worried Bout Nothin
33. Young Thug feat. Nicki Minaj – Danny Glover
34. A$AP Ferg – Work 
35. Alvaro & MERCER feat. Lil Jon – Welcome To The Jungle (Miami Version) [Trap Remix]
36. NYMZ – Bingbong
37. Kanye West – Dark Fantasy
38. AlunaGeorge – You Know You Like It (DJ Snake Remix) [TRI ANGLE]
39. Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You [ARISTA]

Flosstradamus | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. Flosstradamus – ID [Intro]
2. Flosstradamus feat. Travis Porter – Drop Top
3. NYMZ – Bingbong w/ French Montana – Ain’t Worried Bout Nothin 
4. Ace Hood & Future vs. JWLS – Bugatti Is Bored VII (Crizzly Mashup)w/ Baauer – Harlem Shake (Acappella)
5. Flosstradamus & DJ Sliink – Crowd Ctrl
6. ID – ID w/ Junkie Kid – Claps Up (Breaux Hands To The Universe Edit) 
7. Missy Elliott – Work It (R4 Remix)
8. GTA & Diplo – Boy Oh Boy w/ 2 Chainz feat. Kanye West – Birthday Song (Acappella)
9. BlasterJaxx – Mystica (LOUDPVCK Remix) w/ French Montana feat. Rick Ross & Drake & Lil Wayne – Pop That (Acappella)
10. Flosstradamus feat. Casino – Mosh Pit
11. GTA – The Crowd
12. Yellow Claw & Flosstradamus feat. Green Velvet – Pillz
13. RL Grime feat. What So Not – Tell Me w/ Beyonce feat. Jay-Z – Drunk In Love (Acappella)
14. Flosstradamus – Underground Anthem
15. D.O.D – More Cowbell w/ Young Dro – FDB (Acappella) w/ D.O.D – More Cowbell (Remedy Remix)
16. Mayhem & Antiserum – Bricksquad Anthem (ID Remix)
17. A$AP Ferg – Work
18. Flosstradamus – Deaf
19. ID – ID w/ Martin Garrix & Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – Tremor
20. Dr. Dre – The Next Episode
21. Flosstradamus – Roll Up (Baauer Remix) w/ Flosstradamus – Roll Up (Baauer Remix) [Twerk Refix]
22. Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz – Get Low
23. Dillon Francis & DJ Snake – Get Low 
24. KillaGraham – Ice Cream Anthem (VIP)
25. DJ Snake feat. Flosstradamus – Pop That Pussy [ULTRA]
26. Diplo & DJ Snake – Drop
27. ID – ID
28. 2 Live Crew – We Want Some Pussy (Acappella) w/ MERCER & DJ Snake – Lunatic
29. Carnage feat. Katie Got Bandz – Kat!e
30. Flosstradamus feat. Casino – Mosh Pit
31. Flosstradamus feat. Waka Flocka Flame – Can’t Turn Down

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Tracklist:

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Tracklist:

GTA | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. [00:01] GTA – Up In The Club Intro
2. [00:54] GTA – The Crowd
3. [04:00] Ace Hood & Future vs. JWLS – Bugatti Is Bored VII (Crizzly Mashup)
4. [06:17] NAPT vs Roska – Roar
5. [08:47] Kill The Noise & Brillz & Minxx – Saturn (GTA Remix)
6. [08:47] Zedd & Lucky Date feat. Ellie Goulding – Fall Into The Sky (Acappella)
7. [10:55] GTA – Shake Dem
8. [12:13] Leftside – Monkey Biznizz (Wiwek Remix)
9. [14:20] Steve Aoki & Chris Lake & Tujamo vs. Fatboy Slim – Boneless 69 (GTA Mashup)
10. Major Lazer feat. Busy Signal & The Flexican & FS Green – Watch Out For This (Bumaye) (Hunter Siegel Remix)
11. [17:17] Autoerotique – LZR Bass (Ape Drums Remix)
12. [18:25] Bajofondo & GTA vs. Green Velvet & Nicky Romero – Pide Piso Flash (Shreysaab’s Partystarter Edit)
13. [19:43] System Of A Down vs. Gregor Salto & Wiwek – On Your Mark Chop Suey! (Rodrigo ‘Cheeseball’ Edit)
14. [21:28] Wiwek & Gregor Salto – On Your Mark
15. [22:28] As Tequileiras Do Funk & DJ Gasparzinho – Surra De Bunda (Gregor Salto & Sidney Samson Remix)
16. [24 min] Eric Prydz – Call On Me
17. [25:25] GTA – Bola
18. [27:32] GTA & Juyen Sebulba – Hard House (GTA Edit)
19. [28:45] 2 Chainz feat. Cap 1 – Where U Been?
20. [29:50] Dream – Go Hard (Crizzly Remix)
21. [30:50] Rich Boy – Throw Some D’s (Miles Medina Remix) 
22. [32 min] JWLS – JWLS Is Bored Pt. VI (Lobster Beat)
23. [33:01] Harold Faltermeyer – Axel F w/ [34 min] ID – ID
24. [34:28] Deadmau5 & Kaskade – Move For Me (GTA Remix)
25. [36:58] What So Not – The Quack (What So Not Club Dub)
26. [37:27] Skrillex feat. Niki & The Dove – Ease My Mind (GTA Bootleg)
27. [39:57] Darude – Sandstorm 
28. [40:58] Qulinez – Drop It 
29. [41:47] GTA – Moruga
30. [43:35] Reel 2 Real feat. The Mad Stuntman – I Like To Move It w/ [45 min] Bingo Players – Rattle
31. [44:13] Wiwek & Gregor Salto – Intimi [MIXMASH] w/ GTA & Digital Lab & Henrix – Hit It! (Acappella)
32. [46:12] Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & GTA feat. Wolfpack – Turn It Up
33. [47:24] ID – ID
34. [49 min] GTA – Bring That
35. [51:11] ID vs. Swedish House Mafia & Laidback Luke feat. Deborah Cox – ID vs. Leave The World Behind (GTA Mashup)
36. [53:20] GTA & Diplo – Boy Oh Boy w/ [55:46] GTA & Diplo – Boy Oh Boy (TWRK VIP Remix)
37. [56:38] Fatman Scoop feat. Crooklyn Clan – Be Faithful (Put Your Hands Up)
38. [57:44] Black Sheep – The Choice Is Yours
39. [58:33] Big Tymers – Still Fly

Krewella | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. Organ Donors – Zombie Apocalypse
2. Krewella – Play Hard
3. ID – ID
4. ID – ID
5. ID – ID
6. Krewella – Alive (Cash Cash & Kalkutta Remix)
7. Futuristic Polar Bears – Back To Earth
8. Krewella – Live For The Night
9. ID – ID
10. Krewella & Gareth Emery – Lights And Thunder
11. ID – ID
12. Lucky Date – Freak
13. Nicky Romero & Krewella – Legacy
14. Krewella – Ring Of Fire
15. Savoy & Krewella – Dancing With The Devil
16. Krewella – Killin’ It [COLUMBIA (SONY)] w/ Krewella – Killin’ It (Dirtyphonics Remix)
17. The Prototypes – Abyss (VIP)
18. Krewella – Come & Get It
19. Krewella – Human (Acoustic Version)
20. Milo & Otis – #Festmunch
21. Yellow Claw feat. Rochelle – Shotgun (Quintino Remix)
22. Krewella – Enjoy The Ride
23. Krewella – Alive
24. Krewella – We Go Down 

Martin Garrix | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. 1. Martin Garrix & Firebeatz – Helicopter [SPINNIN’] w/ Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX – I Love It (Acappella) w/ David Guetta & GlowintheDark feat. Harrison – Ain’t A Party (Let Me See Your Fuckin Hands Acappella)
2. Bassjackers – Crackin (Martin Garrix Edit)
   
3. Dada Life – Feed The Dada (Acappella) w/ MOTi & DVBBS – This Is Dirty 
4. Martin Garrix & Jay Hardway – Wizard
5. Martin Garrix – Proxy w/ Martin Garrix – Proxy (SprayNpray Bootleg)
6. R3hab – Samurai (Go Hard)
7. ID – ID
8. ID – ID
9. Zedd feat. Hayley Williams – Stay The Night (ID Remix)
10. FTampa & Bruno Barudi – Falcon
11. ID – ID w/ Chardy & Kronic – S.W.A.T. Team (Everybody Fucking *Beep* Jump Acappella)
12. Afrojack & Martin Garrix – Turn Up The Speakers (Working Title)
13. Disclosure feat. Sam Smith – Latch (Joel Fletcher Remix) w/ R3hab & Deorro – Flashlight
14. Dillon Francis & Martin Garrix – Set Me Free
15. Imagine Dragons – Demons (Acappella) w/ Sander Van Doorn & Dubvision & Mako feat. Mariana Bell – Into The Light
16. ID – ID
17.  Sidney Samson & Martin Garrix – Torrent
18. Martin Garrix vs. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – Tremor
19. Martin Garrix – Animals [SPINNIN’] w/ Martin Garrix – Animals (Botnek Edit)
20. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. Sander Van Doorn – Project T (Martin Garrix Remix) w/ Sebastian Ingrosso & Tommy Trash – Reload (Acappella)
21. Showtek – We Like To Party
22. Sander Van Doorn & Martin Garrix & DVBBS – #Goldskies (Working Title)

MOTi | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. Danny Howard & GlowInTheDark feat. T3nbears – MUG 
2. Quintino & MOTi – Dynamite (ID Remix)
3. MOTi – Don’t Go Lose It w/ MOTi – Don’t Go Lose It (Mysto & Pizzi & Moiez Bootleg)
4. Zedd feat. Hayley Williams – Stay The Night (ID Remix) 
5. Thomas Newson – Pallaroid w/ ID – ID w/ Linkin Park & Steve Aoki – A Light That Never Comes (Acappella)
6.  Tiesto vs. twoloud – Red Lights vs. Big Bang (MOTi Musical Freedom Edit)
7. Example – Kids Again (MOTi Remix) 
8. Dada Life vs. MOTi & DVBBS – Feed The Dada vs. This Is Dirty (MOTi Mashup)
9. ID – ID
10. Alvaro & MOTi vs. Basement Jaxx – Wheres Your NaNaNa? (Clockwork Bootleg)
11. ID – ID
12. ID – ID

Nic Fanciulli B2B Carl Cox | Free Download 

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Tracklist (Not Finalized):

1. Roman Flugel – More & More & More
2. ID – ID
3. ID – ID
4. Gonzalo & Gonzalez – Je Ne Parle Pas Francais
5. Technasia – I Am Somebody w/ Ruffneck feat. Yavahn – Everybody Be Somebody (Acappella)
6. ID – ID
7. ID – ID
8. ID – ID
9. ID – ID

Nicky Romero | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. [00:00] Nicky Romero – Toulouse w/ [00:19] Nicky Romero – Toulouse (Headhunterz Remix Acappella) w/ [00:29] The Aston Shuffle vs. Tommy Trash – Sunrise (Won’t Get Lost) (Acappella) w/ [01:05] Deorro – Yee 
2. [02 min] David Guetta & Showtek feat. Vassy – BAD 
3. [05:05] ID – ID w/ [05:30] Mark Knight & Koen Groeneveld – Put Your Hands Up (Acappella)
4. [07:18] Hard Rock Sofa & Skidka – Moloko w/ [07:45] The Prodigy – Smack My Bitch Up (Acappella) w/ [07:47] Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit w/ [08:35] Hard Rock Sofa – Rasputin
5. [09:20] Arno Cost & Norman Doray – Strong
6. [11:20] Nicky Romero & Krewella – Legacy 
7. [15:40] Deorro – Lose It w/ [15:40] Riva Starr & Fatboy Slim – Eat Sleep Rave Repeat (Acapella) w/ [17:35] Linkin Park & Steve Aoki – A Light That Never Comes (Acappella)
8. [18:01] Alesso – Raise Your Head (Acappella) w/ [18:13] David Guetta & GlowintheDark feat. Harrison – Ain’t A Party (Let Me See Your Fuckin Hands Acappella) w/ [18:20] Bassjackers vs. Icona Pop – I Don’t Care vs. Crackin (Hardwell Summer 2013 Mashup)
9. [21 min] Tritonal & Paris Blohm feat. Sterling Fox – Colors 
10. [25:50] Martin Volt & Quentin State & Burgundy’s – Conspiracy w/ [25:58] Matt Caseli & Danny Freakazoid – Raise Your Hands (Acappella) w/ [26:01] Swedish House Mafia & Knife Party – Antidote w/ [28:20] Knife Party – LRAD (Everybody In The Club Acappella)
11. [29:50] Nicky Romero feat. Anouk – Feet On The Ground
12. [32:55] Bingo Players – Knock You Out  w/ [34:05] Matt Caseli & Danny Freakazoid – Raise Your Hands (Acappella)  w/ [34:45] BlasterJaxx – Echo 
13. [35:42] Nicky Romero & NERVO – Like Home 
14. [39:55] Stadiumx & Taylr Renee – Howl At The Moon 
15. [43:48] Showtek vs. Rihanna – Booyah Right Now (Nicky Romero Stereosonic Edit)
16. [47:07] Vicetone feat. Chloe Angelides – White Lies 
17. [48:53] Avicii & Nicky Romero – I Could Be The One (Nicktim) (Vocal Mix) w/ [50:40] Hardwell & MAKJ – Countdown 
18. [52:15] Nicky Romero – ID [PROTOCOL] w/ [53:07] Florence And The Machine – Spectrum (Say My Name) (Acappella) w/ [53:58] Deorro – Dechorro (1 2 3 Woow Acappella)
19. [55 min] Nicky Romero & Vicetone – Let Me Feel (Working Title)

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Tracklist:

Ummet Ozcan | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400 (ID Remix) 
2. [2 min] BlasterJaxx – Fifteen (Hardwell Edit) 
3. [2:45] Showtek – We Like To Party 
4. [4:45] Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & Moguai – Mammoth 
5. [05:45] Ummet Ozcan – Raise Your Hands 
6. [08:45] Tom & Jame & Jaggs – Blazin’
7. [10:30] Ummet Ozcan – The Cube 
8. [11:45] ID – ID
9. [13:15] Showtek feat. We Are Loud & Sonny Wilson – Booyah 
10. [14 min] Sander van Doorn – Right Here, Right Now (Neon) (Ummet Ozcan Remix)
11. [16:15] TJR & VINAI – Bounce Generation 
12. [18:30] ID – ID
13. [19 min] Red Hot Chili Peppers – Otherside [WARNER UK] w/ Juventa – The Strip 
14. [20:30] DVBBS & VINAI – Raveology 
15. [21:15] TJR – Whats Up Suckaz 
16. [22 min] Nicky Romero & NERVO – Like Home 
17. [22:30] ID – ID
18. [23:15] Noisecontrollers – Scared 
19. [24 min] Beltek – Inhale  w/ Evanescence – Bring Me To Life (Acappella) 
20. [25:30] Just Mike – Bias 
21. [26:30] ID – ID
22. [27 min] ID – ID
23. [28:15] Alesso & Calvin Harris feat. Theo Hutchcraft – Under Control 
24. [29:30] ZIGGY & Dave Till – Venom 
25. [30 min] David Guetta & Showtek feat. Vassy – BAD
26. [31:45] Jewelz & Scott Sparks – Pharaoh 
27. [32:15] Hardwell & W&W – Jumper 
28. [33:50] ID – ID
29. [34:15] R3hab & Deorro – Flashlight 
30. [35 min] R3hab & Bassjackers – Raise Those Hands 

W&W | Free Download

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Tracklist:

1. [00:00] ID – ID (maybe a new track)
2. [01:51]W&W – Thunder (Intro Edit) 
3.  [03:40] ID – ID w/ Thomas Newson – Pallaroid  w/ [04:02] Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – Chattahoochee (Tomorrowland 2013 Anthem) w/ [04:28] Thomas Newson – Pallaroid 
4. [05:31] Hardwell & W&W – Jumper (Riggi & Piros Remix) w/ [06:14] Hardwell & W&W – Jumper 
5. [08:08] Armin van Buuren feat. Trevor Guthrie – This Is What It Feels Like (W&W Remix) 
6. [11:23] ID – ID
7.  [13:22] W&W – Bigfoot 
8. [15:44] Tiesto & Hardwell vs. W&W feat. BT – Love Comes Again vs. Lift Off (W&W Mashup)
9.  [18:23] Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike feat. Wolfpack & Katy B – Find Tomorrow (Ocarina) (Bodybangers Remix) w/ [19:34] Noisecontrollers & Showtek – Get Loose (Acappella) [OWSLA] w/ [19:38] W&W – ID
10. [20:40] Krewella – Live For The Night (W&W Remix / Instrumental Edit)  w/ [20:40] Avicii feat. Aloe Blacc – Wake Me Up (Acappella) w/ [21:48] Bingo Players – Buzzcut (1, 2, 3, Go Acappella) w/ [21:52] ID – ID
11.  [22:45] W&W & Ummet Ozcan vs. R3hab & Bassjackers – Raise Those Hands For The Code (W&W Mashup)  w/ [23:28] W&W – Invasion (ASOT 550 Anthem) 
12. [25:37] Duke Dumont feat. Jax Jones – I Got U (ID Remix)
13. [27:48] Armin van Buuren & Andrew Rayel – Eiforya 
14. [30:02] ID – ID w/ [30:04] Passenger – Let Her Go (Acappella)
15. [32:56] Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & Moguai vs. Chuckie & Junxterjack vs. DVBBS & Borgeous – Mammoth Make Some Tsunami(W&W Mashup)
16. [35:04] TJR & VINAI – Bounce Generation
17. [37:30] Eminem & Rihanna vs. Krewella & W&W – The Monster vs. Live For The Night (Hardwell Mashup)
18. [40:08] W&W & Blasterjaxx – ID w/ [40:42] Chuckie – Who’s Ready To Jump (Acappella)
19. [44:12] ID – ID w/ [44:30] Hardwell & MAKJ – Countdown
20. [45:38] David Guetta & Showtek feat. Vassy – BAD w/ Showtek & Justin Prime – Cannonball 
21. [47:21] Hardwell – Everybody In The Place
22. [50 min] Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400 (ID Remix)
23. [53:28] John Legend – All Of Me (ID Remix)

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And for those with a curiosity for Denis’ producer setup–

Of course, the rabid internet fans couldn’t help but try and coax some secrets out of the Slovenian DJ, and try they did.  Unfortunately, we only got promises of collaborations.

We’re not surprised to know that we haven’t heard the last of Grizmatik.Throw Big Gigantic into the mix? Funky as shit indeed, fatroony5.

As I previously mentioned, it’s never strictly business with Gramatik.  So, when the time to came to revel his cannabis-consuming preferences, Denis did so jovially.

Seems like he knows what he’s doing.

Feel free to read the entire Q&A here.  Also, Gramatik released his newest album, The Age of Reason last month, and we’ve had it on repeat ever since.  Download it for free here.

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Needless to say, Gramatik is ready to let his music speak for itself, and so are we.

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The beats are as heavy as ever, and the grooves are just as fresh and funky.  This one’ll be on repeat around the Just Noise To Me offices until something more intense and bodacious comes around.

Love it? Hate it? Let us know below.

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Disclaimer Part 2: Singles and short EPs didn’t make the cut for this list, there would simply be too much to consider.

Disclaimer Part 3: You’re getting tired of disclaimers, I know.  It’s a little late for a best of 2013 post, and I realize that.  But I needed the time to gather my thoughts, okay?

It was a massive year for EDM.  We saw the rise and fall of trends, the emergence of new artists and the dissolving of old.  Through it all, some artists really pulled themselves together to create masterpieces which broke trends, made us take a step back, and really think about where our music is headed.  I had a huge amount of fun discovering and sharing the diverse sounds of 2013, but there were just a few albums that really stuck with me.  Albums that I had on repeat for weeks on end.  These are my top five.

5. Aleph By Gesaffelstien

French House producer Gesaffelstien saw a big rise in popularity in 2013, from his collaboration on  Kanye West’s Yeezus, alongside big names like Daft Punk and Brodinski.  He also found a huge following with his remixes, taking on huge songs like Lana Del Rey’s Blue Jeans, and Justice’s Helix.  His hard-hitting, dark industrial style was a refreshing change of pace from the upbeat, happy-go-lucky vibe that was prominent in EDM in 2013.  Gesaffelstien’s newest album, Aleph, which was fully released in October, began to catch attention earlier on in the year with the release of “Pursuit”; an angry, progressive house song complete with unintelligible chanting, vicious beats, and intimidating melodies.  Although the album as a whole was not met with the same success as the single, Aleph’s disregard of trends in the industry and dedication to originality secures it as the number five spot on the list.

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4. Teddy Massacre by Teddy Killerz

Okay, so technically, this release is an EP.  But the exclusive tracks released alongside Teddy Massacre bumps it up to a nine-song production, making it an acceptable album-length.  These Russian producers have been around for a few years, producing small EPs and singles with a classic dub/drum and bass style.  Their newest release, Teddy Massacre, sponsored by the one and only OWSLA, made a splash with its diverse take on the horror-oriented sound made popular by juggernauts like Knife Party and Dog Blood.  Featuring songs with swing and jazz influence, supported by interesting bass lines and thick drum sounds, the Teddy Killerz proved themselves to be powerful innovators in EDM, and we hope that they continue their streak into 2014.

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3. A Color Map of the Sun by Pretty Lights

Derek Smith (better known as Pretty Lights) has long been credited for creating music that easily introduces people the concept of EDM.  His remixes of popular classics like Pink Floyd’s Time and Steve Miller Band’s Fly Like an Eagle began to turn heads and sway opinions as early as 2008.  Since then, he has become the proprietor of his own record company, Pretty Lights Music, which has gone on to sign funk-soul legends Grammatik and GRiZ, as well as push the Digital Liberation movement, encouraging artists to release their music free of charge for distribution.  In July, Pretty Lights released his newest album, A Color Map of the Sun.  Relying heavily on Smith’s gift from combining samples (all of which he created himself) with groovy beats, the album creates a pleasant, yet distinctly funky vibe front start to finish.  Although it leans slightly towards the mainstream with a premier on Conan, as well as a nomination at the Grammys, A Color Map of the Sun has cemented itself in the EDM scene as step forward for funk and soul.

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2. Random Access Memories by Daft Punk

What “Best of 2013” list would be complete without the earth-shaking release of everyone’s favorite robo-duo?  I’ll spare you the Daft Punk backstory that you’ve surely read 20 times this year, and get straight to the praise.  RAM was a massive wake-up call for EDM is 2013, proving that the bar can be raised in more ways than one.  This album collected tons of hype in the month preceding its release, and many weren’t sure what to expect.  Would Daft Punk follow the trends and progression of the genre they helped create and release a dub-centered, aggressive and heavy production? Nope. Instead, Daft Punk shocked old and new fans alike by releasing a smooth and thoughtful yet goofy album that shook the scene by its roots.  The first track off of RAM, Bring Life Back to Music perfectly summarizes their not-so obscure message, and we hope more artists will take heed of these legends in 2014.  Here’s to hoping for more ground-breaking material from the boys this year.  (Also, Coachella?)

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1. Rebel Era by GRiZ 

Grant Kwiecinski has been called a pioneer of musical expression, and that powerful, emotional expression shines bright and clear in GRiZ’s newest album, Rebel Era.  The album flaunts an air of defiance, Kwiecinski claiming it to be an act of rebellion against the oppression of capitalism, as well as a democratic government.  Besides the potent (and important) political statement carried with the production, Rebel Era contains the best combination of electronic music and live instrumentation I’ve heard thus far.  The beats in the album are, at times, slow and sensual, though the samples and horn instrumentation laid over the top build the songs in a visceral way, creating an outstanding and unavoidably danceable experience.  From the James Brown-influenced funk guitar licks to the perfectly placed and balanced electronic riffs, this album quickly became my go-to for every situation.  At parties, nobody hesitated to move to the main room and start dancing, all the while leaning over and asking “Who is this?”.  Rebel Era perfectly blended the fantastical, off-the-wall style of EDM, and the sultry, emotional style of funk and soul music.  We can only hope that GRiZ continues on his quest to liberate music, all the while keeping us on the dance floor.

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Honerable Mention: Rollercoaster by Skream (feat. Sam Frank)

I’m a massive disco-house fan, and to see Skream take a full 180 from his dubstep career to focus on disco was both hilarious and awesome.  Luckily for him, he completely nailed it, and I wouldn’t at all mind seeing Rollercoaster become the quintessential party anthem of 2014.

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So that’s it, I hope I didn’t step on too many toes.  Feel free to give your input in the comments, I’d love to hear it.  Happy 2014!

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The saying goes, “everything is bigger in Texas.” Lights All Night in Dallas was no exception. Taking place in the Dallas Convention Center (literally one of the biggest venues I’ve ever seen an indoor festival take place), Lights All Night was two days full of top-billing artists, awesome visuals, and a whole lotta PLUR.

Day 1

I started the day off arriving in Dallas with just enough time to drop my bags off, grab a quick bite to eat, and hop in a cab before catching Icona Pop at the main stage, “The Mothership.” Before the all-girl duo took stage, I honestly had my doubts. I’m typically not a fan of live vocals (or live instruments for that matter) during an EDM show, but as soon as they took the stage I was blown away. With impressive vocal harmonies and fantastic stage presence, Icona Pop was definitely the best way to start off the night.

Before too long I decided to mosey on over to the next stage, “Boombox,” to see Le Castle Vania who was someone I’ve heard great things about but never actually had the chance to see. He definitely lived up to his reputation, playing a high energy, progressive set.

Next on my list was Carnage. Not only is the dude a big guy, his set was just as huge. Blending trap and big room, Carnage was definitely in my top 5 favorite sets of the entire weekend. And, with some insane pyrotechnics blasting across the stage, things were definitely starting to heat up.

Zomboy was another surprise of the night, playing a strictly dubstep set. I really had my doubts about this young talent, but seeing him live was one of the most fun experiences of the weekend. His energy was absorbed by the crowd and made his set more than just an auditory experience.

After a quick set change, Grizmatik took the stage at Boombox and threw down one of the funkiest sets I’ve seen in a very, very long time. With a combined effort from Griz and the two-man troupe Gramatik, the room was full of sax, guitar, and huge beats. It was so much fun seeing these three truly enjoying themselves in front of a packed audience.

I wrapped up the night with one of the biggest (and most outspoken) producers in the world — Deadmau5 — whose set was a perfect combination of old and new. After some minor technical difficulties, the mau5 was up and running, and before long had the crowd screaming the lyrics to “Ghosts ‘n Stuff.” “Oh, come on! Don’t act like you don’t know the words!”

Day 2

The second day of Lights All Night started off after another late start — a little sightseeing in Dallas never hurt anyone! I got to the show just in time to catch Nom De Strip, another act I had heard great things about but never had the chance to see. He also lived up to the hype with a set full of a little bit of everything — disco house, progressive house, big room, etc. I could tell he was humbled a bit when he looked out and saw the massive amount of people that had gathered to watch him play. 

Next up was Kill Paris who was also on his funk game, even more so than when we saw him at the True Music Festival in Phoenix. With huge tracks and an even bigger stage persona, Kill Paris was another fun one to watch for sure.

After Kill Paris I pretty much set up camp at the Boombox stage to see four of my favorite artists from 2013. First up, Paper Diamond. PD was one of my surprise favorites at HARD Summer, and was in my top 5 from LAN as well. His set was full of some of the best trap tracks of the year along with a new collaboration with Arizona native Protohype. I also later found out he performed his entire set with a broken foot, and when asking him about the injury he stated, “broke my foot but I’m still out here partying!”

Once the dust had settled from PD’s set, the one and only A-Trak took the stage. Now, I’ve seen A-Trak multiple times within the past few years, but no set came close to the one he played at LAN. Playing all his hits while catering to the raver audience, A-Trak was one of the hardest sets and definitely my favorite of the weekend.

Legendary duo Above & Beyond took to the Boombox stage next, playing a set consisting of their hits including their Blue Monday remix, giving their crowd some very much needed Group Therapy.

To end the night, I stuck around to catch one of my all-time favorites, Major Lazer. The trio could not have made for a better way to end my weekend in Dallas. Their set included their most recent hits like “Jet Blue Jet,” along with their classic ML antics like Diplo roaming the crowd in his Zorb ball.

After leaving the venue that night, I ran into two older women with “Rave Mom” printed on their shirts. I asked if they were picking up their kids and, in a very southern accent, they responded, “Oh hell nah, we were here partyin’! We just love Kaskade and Above and Beyond. We would’ve stayed all night but it’s already way past our bed times!” Definitely the highlight of my entire trip.

Lights All Night 2013 Review

Lights All Night was a well-organized production with very little to complain about. One thing I noticed was the fact that the Silent Disco stage was almost completely hidden. To be honest, I actually still have no idea where it was.

Security was just tight enough, and there seemed to be little to no medical emergencies. The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy put in place by the festival was also a great addition.

While not everyone is addicted to cigarettes, I still found the “smoking lounge” (basically just  fenced off area outside the venue) could have had a bit more organization. Separate “in” and “out” doors would have been a great idea.

As promised, the sound was on point and the stages all had fantastic visuals. The Dallas Convention Center was a perfect place to hold the venue, as attendees could cross over from stage to stage with ease, relax in the lobby area, and purchase food, drinks, and souvenirs from vendors surrounding the stages. There was never any overlap of sound from either one of the stages, and guests seemed to be having a generally awesome time throughout.

All in all, there was still that one thing every festival would suck without — unity. As lame as it may sound Lights All Night was a look inside the Dallas EDM scene which, judging by these two nights, is alive and well. Everyone got along just fine and there were zero fights, arguments, etc. The love for EDM was in the air and it was truly a PLUR-tastic time.

If given the opportunity, I would ABSOLUTELY head back to Dallas for Lights All Night. Thanks for having us!

More photos on the way! Sit tight. 

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