Born in Canada and currently living in Miami, Sydney Blu’s career is known for big singles and non stop touring. She even has had a chart-topping track ‘Give It Up For Me’ which became one of Beatport’s highest selling songs and making Sydney the only female electronic producer to ever have a top 10 hit on the website. Ms. Blu moved to Miami in 2010 and became the resident DJ at the world renowned club ‘Mansion Miami’. Sydney Blu has played to crowds all over the world performing in places like Europe, Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Mexico, Tunisia, Pakistan, etc. We had the huge opportunity to ask Sydney some questions and this is how it went.
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Interview: Sydney Blu
TB Exclusive Mix 002: Sydney Blu
We are pleased to present another exclusive mix this time done by the amazing Sydney Blu. She builds this mix from start to finish opening up with her original track and progressing the mix into some heavy hitting productions. My favorite tracks in this mix are either ‘Nothing Matters’ by Mark Knight or the song she ends the mix on, ‘Let the Sun Shine (Tocadisco Remix)’. This mix is amazing throughout and I have had it on repeat for about a week. Take a listen and download it for free to your iTunes!
Techibeats Exclusive Mix 002: Sydney Blu | DOWNLOAD HERE
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Tracklist:
1. Sydney Blu & Christian Falero vs. Different Gear – A Little Bit Paranoid 2012
2. John Dahlback – Feel It (Toolroom)
3. Cube Guys – Patanagra (Cube Recordings)
4. Federico Scavo – I Do (Toolroom)
5. Stephano Noferini – Sometimes (Toolroom)
6. Mark Knight – Nothing Matters feat. Skin (Toolroom)
7. Phunk Investigation – From The Dust (1605 Recordings)
8. D.Ramirez – Won’t Give Up (Toolroom)
9. Tish – We’re High (DJ Madskillz Remix) (Witty Tunes)
10. Milk & Sugar – Let the Sun Shine (Tocadisco Remix) (Milk & Sugar)
Diplo Set To Produce New Snoop Dogg Album, Now Under Stagename: Snoop Lion

One of the biggest acts in the world has undergone a massive transformation. Snoop Dogg underwent a revalation in Jamaica last February while he was recording his up coming reggae album, Reincarnated. The rapper transformed to Rastafarianism and consequently changed his name to Snoop Lion. Snoop Lion has called upon the legendary Diplo to head production on his next album which will further diversify his new musical direction. Read up more on the subject in the article posted HERE and check out his first single, “La La La”, produced my Major Lazer below.
Snoop Lion - La La La (Prod. by Major Lazer) | Amazon
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Shinedown – Unity (Matisse & Sadko Remix)

Matisse & Sadko have taken it upon themselves to remix one of Shinedown’s hottest singles and bring the zeal of “Unity” to the EDM world. The song takes the inspirational vocals of singer/songwriter, Brent Smith, and the musicality of the band Shinedown, while combining the beautiful grand piano sound of Matisse & Sadko with a progressive bass beat to bring us a truly superb dance song. This remix is one of three on the EP off of Atlantic Records, the others being by Liquid Stranger and Steve Lade. Be sure to check out all three remixes which are all available for purchase now on Beatport!
Shinedown – Unity (Matisse & Sadko Remix) | Beatport
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Chris Lake & Lazy Rich feat. Jareth – Stand Alone (Original Mix + Remixes)
Chris Lake and Lazy Rich, a collaboration bound for success, just released their track “Stand Alone”, alongside a club mix, and remixes from Zorastra and Federico Scavo. Both the original and Zorastra mixes are electro house bangers, bound to make dance floors go crazy. And Fedrico Scavo’s remix is huge, with an epic lyrical breakdown leading into a drop with a big room chord progression, while still keeping some electro elements throughout. Be sure to give each a listen and grab a copy on beatport below. Enjoy!
Chris Lake & Lazy Rich feat. Jareth – Stand Alone (Original Mix) | Beatport
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Chris Lake & Lazy Rich feat. Jareth – Stand Alone (Alternative Club Mix) | Beatport
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Chris Lake & Lazy Rich feat. Jareth – Stand Alone (Zorastra Remix) | Beatport
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Chris Lake & Lazy Rich feat. Jareth – Stand Alone (Federico Scavo Remix) | Beatport
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Autoerotique – Roll The Drums EP (Original Mix + Remixes)

Another massive EP has been released today from Dim Mak’s own, Autoerotique. Roll The Drums is an Electro-driven compilation featuring the beautiful vocals of Marissa Jack. The original along with the remixes all pack a powerful punch that would most assuredly send any crowd into a frenzy. Felix Cartel’s rendition is a masterful production from start to finish while Torro Torro’s remix manages to thrive off of the already intense bass to take the track to a new level. Don’t just take my word for it, check out the entire release below for yourself!
Autoerotique ft. Marissa Jack – Roll The Drums (Original Mix) | Beatport
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Autoerotique ft. Marissa Jack – Roll The Drums (Felix Cartel Remix) | Beatport
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Autoerotique ft. Marissa Jack – Roll The Drums (Clockwork Remix) | Beatport
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Autoerotique ft. Marissa Jack – Roll The Drums (Torro Torro Remix) | Beatport
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Zedd – Spectrum EP (Extended Mix + Remixes)

Zedd’s “Spectrum” has been one of the most remixed songs of 2012 and the EP has finally released including renditions from a star-studded cast of producers. Armin Van Buuren, A-Trak & Clockwork, Arty, Deniz Koyu, Gergori Klosman & Tristan Garner, Congorock, and Monsta have all made a stunning variety of remixes for this epic release; each one bringing something else to the table. The EP ranges all across the musical board from Trance to Dubstep and everything in between. Be sure to check them all out below and decide which one is your personal favorite.
Zedd feat. Matthew Koma – Spectrum (Extended Mix) | Beatport
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Zedd feat. Matthew Koma – Spectrum (Armin Van Buuren Remix) | Beatport
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Zedd feat. Matthew Koma – Spectrum (A-Trak & Clockwork Remix) | Beatport
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Zedd feat. Matthew Koma – Spectrum (Arty Remix) | Beatport
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Zedd feat. Matthew Koma – Spectrum (Deniz Koyu Remix) | Beatport
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Zedd feat. Matthew Koma – Spectrum (Gregori Klosman & Tristan Garner Knights Remix) | Beatport
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Zedd feat. Matthew Koma – Spectrum (Congorock Remix) | Beatport
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Zedd feat. Matthew Koma – Spectrum (Monsta Remix) | Beatport
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Zedd & Nicky Romero – Human (Original Mix)

Zedd and Nicky Romero have teamed up to create this monster electro track, ‘Human’. With both of these producers on such hot streaks this year, I was very excited about this collaboration. Light and melodic vocal breaks separate dry electro drops that you can expect from Zedd. These two have created a very unique track that is sure to be heard smashing clubs everywhere. Enjoy!
Zedd & Nicky Romero – Human (Original Mix) | Beatport
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Tiësto To Headline Staples Center October 20
Just this past weekend on July 27, people watched around the globe (both on YouTube and Fuse TV) as Kaskade played his sold out show at the legendary Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. However, today it has been released that Staples Center is in for yet another EDM treat, for on October 20, Dutch superstar, Tiësto, will headline his first show there as well. Pre-sale tickets will go on sale this Friday, so be sure to grab yours quickly. You won’t want to miss this historical event!


