Throwback Thursday | Darude

Throwback Thursday: Darude

‘Sandstorm’ can be credited as one of the most classic party throwbacks of our generation thanks to its creator and trance producer, Darude.  In the late 90’s Darude (Ville Virtanen) edged his way into the music industry after supplying radio stations with continual demos of his newest work.  After his idol, JS16 signed him to his own label 16 Inch Records, Darude blasted into the millennium, captivating the world with one of the most well known EDM tracks in the world: ‘Sandstorm’.

Living up to its name, ‘Sandstorm’ took the music industry by storm and became the world’s best selling 12” vinyl of 2000.  The double Platinum and Gold successes of his first album “Before the Storm”, prompted Darude to set out on a 7-week “Tour de Trance” in the United States which was a massive success.

Now Darude has conquered almost all aspects of the music industry; from additional album releases, his radio show “Salmiakki Sessions” on ETN.fm, and the appearance of his work in countless movies, shows and other media outlets, Darude’s work will forever be branded into our minds.

Catch Darude at Foundation Nightclub alongside local support Johnny Monsoon, Chronus and Trey Rossick.

Saturday, November 10th.
Foundation Nightclub
2218 Western Ave Ste 100
Seattle, WA

Purchase tickets here: http://www.wantickets.com/darude_foundation_2012

Or check out more at:

www.darude.com
www.facebook.com/darude

Resolution 2013

While some may still be preparing their costumes for this October’s FreakNight 2012, USC Events is already hard at work preparing for Resolution 2013, the New Years Eve closeout to what has been a remarkable year for the growth of electronic dance music.  Shows across the globe have been selling out within 15 minutes, fan bases are expanding rapidly, and the level of musical talent within the genres has escalated.

During 2012, USC Events spoiled Seattle by bringing to it an extensive array of EDM’s elite and branded the Emerald City as one of the newest epicenters for musical growth.  From last year’s Resolution, to Lucky, the first ever Paradiso, the opening of Foundation Nightclub, FreakNight and the many more shows in between, 2012 was legendary for Seattle’s EDM movement.  Now, with the music and experience’s popularity higher than ever, we can only begin to imagine what is in store for us come 2013.  2012 was great, but 2013 promises to be even better…

What will your Resolution be?

Plan to begin your year once the clock strikes midnight at Resolution 2013 with Cosmic Gate, Dieselboy, Doctor P, FuntCase, Mord Fustang, Rusko, W&W, and many more to come.  New artists are being added to the lineup weekly, so be sure to continue checking in on the Resolution Facebook page or the USC Events website, listed below.  

WaMu Theater
800 Occidental Ave. S. Seattle
This event is 18+
8:30pm-3:30am

Tickets may be purchased by clicking HERE, or by visiting select ticket locations offered on the USC Events website or Resolution 2013 Facebook page.

FreakNight 16 | The Legend Continues

FreakNight Festival, United State of Consciousness‘ annual Halloween celebration has returned to Seattle for its 16th year of mind-blowing, musical mayhem.  Freaks, geeks, goblins and ghouls will unite to experience the most celebrated EDM experience of the season.  Taking cue from last year’s Festival, FreakNight 16 has already sold out with weeks to spare.  If you can manage to get your hands on a highly coveted ticket, don’t skip a beat, this year USC will be taking sinister to a whole new level.

Three stages coupled with 20+ artists, carnival rides, circus freaks, captivating visuals and soul shattering sound will without a doubt leave the FreakNight experience branded into your hearts and minds forever.  No matter your EDM preference, there will be an artist present to blast you with their signature sound.

Headlining FreakNight, you’ll find the legendary Armin van Buuren who will be joined by an all star lineup including (in alphabetical order): Big Chocolate, Bingo Players, Borgore, Caspa, Chuckie, Dada Life, Flux Pavilion, Fury, Laidback Luke, Le Castle Vania, Loadstar w/ Armanni Reign, Modestep, Morgan Page, Netsky w/ MC Dynamite, Nicky Romero, Noisia, Oliver Twizt, Sander van Doorn, Sandro Silva, and Switch.

For more information on the artist lineup, recent news, ticketing and FAQ’s, visit http://www.freaknightfestival.com/ and dive a little deeper into what will be making this Halloween ritual so legendary.

Better yet, voice your excitement over Twitter, Facebook, YouTube or on the USC Events‘ website!

Rough Road Bus Tour | Benassi & Congorock

Fall is looking miiiiighty fine for show-goers here in Seattle.  Besides the annual FreakNight, the grand opening of USC Events’ new nightclub Foundation and the various shows that it will play host too, a legend will be returning to the Emerald City.

Some know him as Italian Stallion, the Godfather of Electro or just plain old Benny Benassi, but here in Seattle, we fondly remember him as the man who blew our minds at this year’s DayGlow Paint Party.  Friday, November 2, 2012 Benassi will once again be returning to Seattle for his Rough Road Bus Tour.  As if our ears weren’t excited enough, he will be joined by bass master Congorock and support Pink is Punk for a night of ’dark, cool, sweaty and smooth sound‘.

In case you want to get up close and personal with the artists themselves, Benassi and Co. will be hosting exclusive meet and greets on the Rough Road tour bus.  Entering is simple, just buy a ticket online before October 31st and you will be automatically entered to win!  If you happen to buy a ticket from the Showbox Box Office, be sure to provide them with your contact information.  Its a win-win either way!

So, when the days after FreakNight roll around and you want nothing more than to be back on the dance floor, you’ll only be waiting for a week.  Don’t take your dancing shoes off just yet…..

Showbox SoDo
1700 1st Ave., Seattle
This event is 18+ // full bars for 21+
Doors open at 8pm

Purchase Tickets: http://bit.ly/RZuEIG

For more information, go to www.uscevents.com

Drop The World: DJ Dig Dug

The Seattle EDM scene has found itself rising from the ashes thanks in great part to the dedication of a select few who have been involved in the music’s evolution since the beginning.  These Northwestern dj’s, producers, promoters and most of all, fans have been aiding in the development of music since before some of us were born.  If you live in the Northwest and have been thriving from the increase in show frequency, there is no doubt that you have already been exposed to various members of this local talent.

If you haven’t heard of him before, then you had better get listening. DJ Dig-Dug is well known throughout the Seattle community and has already made his mark globally, rising to the #18 spot on Beatport’s Top 100 Glitch Hop chart for his remix of ‘Kloser’.  Though now based out of New York, we can guarantee that Dig-Dug’s dedicated influence in Seattle will continue to meld the genres that we love so deeply.