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I really wish I was at Sonar 2009 to witness SebastiAn's first ever "live" performance. I have always been a huge fan of his work and it's pretty awesome to see him performing live now and branching out from only doing DJ sets. There are not a lot of videos for it yet but I found some that are pretty epic. This first clip shows the start of SebastiAn's show as he steps on stage and starts to destroy. I really like his set up here, there's something about how simple it is and the incorporation of a podium style booth that makes it look powerful.


This next video shows a brief glimpse at SebastiAn wearing a mask resembling the white face logo from his "Ross Ross Ross" EP. A ton of these masks were also given out to the crowd as seen in the second video below. It is kind of a haunting site seeing everyone with these emotionless white faces while the chilling chords are being played but I love it! The third video shows a bit of "Dog" being played and to close out the set in the fourth video, the slightly intoxicated and nicotine filled SebastiAn steps down from his gear while letting the final track fade out so he can make his exit as if it hadn't come soon enough. Still amazing music and a great first "live".

Kill The Noise live in MPLS June 2nd

I just stumbled upon some exciting news today. One of my favorite electro DJs, Kill The Noise, will be DJing at The Entry in Minneapolis on Tuesday June 2nd as part of the Scion Metro Tour. What's even better is that this event is free if you RSVP at the website! KTN will be accompanied by another great artist by the name of Klever as well as a few DJs I have not heard of before, DJ Haul and Rob Wonder. It isn't very often that my fave DJs come to these parts so I am definitely trying to head to this show, especially since it is free. If you are not familiar with the venue, The Entry is attached to First Avenue, a popular club and bar on first avenue in Minneapolis. As a result, this event is strictly 21+ which in my opinion makes it even better. If you are interested in going I recommend RSVPing here as soon as possible and show up early the night of the show because your RSVP does not guarantee entry if capacity is reached.

Coachella 2 Days Away. Belvedere IX

I really don't know why I am devoting another post to the Coachella festival since I have no means of attending but I really wish I could be there. It's going down this weekend, all weekend. Check out my previous post about the event for the lineup flyer and other info. Alongside the Coachella festival this weekend, Belvedere IX will be teaming up with Music Loves Fashion to host a Coachella party with 40+ DJs in attendance including some of my personal faves, DJ Mehdi, SebastiAn, Kavinsky, LA Riots, and A-Trak among others.

This is looking like it will be one of the premier Coachella parties this year for the big dogs and the event will include VIP helicopter service to and from the festival. No idea of the costs but all proceeds are going to ONE X ONE, an organization that helps children with education, hunger, and health care. Check out these posters and promo vid if you're lucky enough to attend.


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Surprise guest at Forma.T party

This event sold out without a name on the bill and the surprise guest was Xavier from Justice. I would have lost it. More Forma.T party info here.

Another reason I want to go to Coachella

Busy P is bringing some of the ED BANGER RECORDS crew along with friends into the DOME for 4+ hours of awesome. This is an addition to the other performances that these guys are already taking part in so that means more set times of some of my favorite DJs. If only I had disposable income and some vacation time.

I don't know what the Dome is other than an obviously cool looking structure for housing a DJ set but I guess it's been around in the past. I was reading some Coachella forums about the Ed Banger Dome night and it seems to be getting a lot of love a long with a bit of hate. I'm not sure how you could hate anything Ed Banger related but I suppose I hold a bias. One post on the forum stated "anything but the ed banger crew, I would almost rather have trance than them." I'm assuming this was written by some acid junky. I still wish I could go.

Coachella

It looks like one hell of a line up for the Coachella Valley Music Festival this year which is only 11 days away. I really wish I had the money and the time to take a trip to Cali for this three day epic event. I first learned of Coachella in 2006 after hearing that Daft Punk performed in the Sahara Tent that year. Since then Coachella has brought in many of my favorites including Justice and the Ed Banger crew alongside Boys Noize and many other electronic heavy hitters.

This looks like a packed weekend with some really descent acts. The set times and stage line ups still have not been determined but I'm sure the Sahara tent will again be home for most of the electronic DJs. It would be nice to see a few of them on the main stage though. Check out http://www.coachella.com/ for more.