Steve Aoki, Knife Party Collaborate on Track

(MTV) Knife Party and Steve Aoki have big news (though virtually everything the hard-electronic music stars do tends to be): They've got a "phat" collaboration and video on the way.

"I wrote probably my phattest banging record with Knife Party:'Pile Driver,' " Steve Aoki told MTV News recently.

While it may not be a complete revelation to those who have attended Aoki or KP shows this summer (they've been giving the track a healthy test run), the coming together of these two explosive dance music brands is something to relish.

We predicted 2012 to be a game-changing one for the electro-house and bass kings Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen (Knife Party). And with subsequent performances, including euphoric frenzies at Ultra Music Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival that were soundtracked by their banging bass gems, "Rage Valley," "Sleaze," and "Centipede," perhaps even that was an understatement.

In the last two years, Steve Aoki has developed into one of the most successful touring DJs on the planet, evidenced by his feature-packed album ("Wonderland" features the likes of Rivers Cuomo, Wynter Gordon, LMFAO, Kid Cudi and Travis Barker). "Turbulence," with Lil Jon and Laidback Luke, "Tornado" with Tiësto, and "No Beef," with Afrojack, are some of his set staples that have seen him taking the biggest electronic stages around the world — even bringing his boats and cakes to themtvU Woodies. And so, the coming together of the three gents is a dance music culture event worth relishing.

"We did two studio sessions in their Pendulum Studios [Knife Party formed from a band called Pendulum]," Steve recalled. "And their studio is sick. They have so much analog. The setup is incredible. And we did two 12-hour sessions, straight."

"Working with them is like working with gods of producers," Steve chuckled. "I love working with Rob and Gareth, and we really turned out a phat record."

The trio plan to shoot a video for "Pile Driver" next month, and fans can expect the song to drop in early 2013. In the meantime, fans across the country can catch Knife Party on their Haunted House Tour, which kicks off at New York's Pier 94 on October 26 and wraps up in Los Angeles on November 3. Aoki will be performing for New York at dance music mecca Lavo Thursday night (October 18).

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ASOT600 Dates & Cities Announced The Expedition

Yesterday, October 18th, Armin Van Buuren took to the airwaves on a special ADE edition of A State of Trance Radio Show with a special message.  For weeks he had built up the excitement surrounding ASOT600, and left us waiting to find out where exactly it would be held.  We now know the following  ASOT600 dates and cities

Mexico City – February 16th 2013
Sao Paulo – March 1st 2013
Beirut – March 9th 2013
Kuala Lumpur – March 15th 2013
New York – March 30th 2013
Den Bosch – April 6th 2013

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Top 5 Halloween Costumes : EDM Themed Men

By Adam:

It's almost Halloween, and to go hand-in-hand with our recent article about costumes, here are some for the guys to make a joke about some of the biggest stereotypes in the scene today.

5. The Bro

Looks like some fresh party is coming up brah! Roll up with your crew decked out in some fresh Sperry's, a neon tank (or better, a white one covered in Dayglow paint), big shades and a trucker hat and you're good to go. Make sure you fist pump that wobbly drop and don't let go of the "Avicii Fan" closest to your hips!

4. The Amateur DJ

For the DJ, a few key pieces are needed. First, a dark tight tee shirt and skinny jeans will work. Next, add a chunky necklace from something besides a gold chain. Add some big sunglasses, spike the hair. Grab a pair of earmuffs to fake as headphones. Be sure to check them in between playing the air piano, and don't forget to throw your arms out to the sides after drops.



3. The Solveig

Grab a polo and a windbreaker and zip them all the way up. Next, find a nice chunky sweatband and wrap that around your sidepart. A matching helmet could work, but the other key accessory is a tennis racket. With a "Hello, My Name Is..." sticker, all the girls are gonna want to spend the night out.



2. The Deadmau5

Honestly, this guide is pretty useful for making this costume work. Once equipped with said mousehead, a few things can really pull this together. First off, being skinny would help. Grab an ironic tee, jeans, and throw on some video-gamed themed tattoos. For bonus points, grab yourself a black & white cat, but please don't bring him out.




1. The Skrillex

All the celebs are being Skrillex, and so can you! 3 things are needed: black rimmed lensless glasses, a gauge, and long hair thrown over your half shaved head. Toss on some Beats and a black tee, and you're ready to wobwob with the finest!

Have a happy halloween in whatever EDM costume you choose.

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Crookers Break Up

Say goodbye to the duo Crookers, Phra and Bot, as you know it.  The Italian duo released a statement announcing that they will no longer be working together and pursuing individual ventures.  On facebook they had the following to say:

“After having worked together for more than 8 years now, the time has arrived to start exploring different directions.” Bot said. “We want to thank all our fans for supporting us from day one! Don’t be sad though, a new chapter is about to begin.”

Despite Crookers break up, Phra will continue on under the name Crookers, while Bot will venture under a new moniker. Hardfest NYC will be one of the last gigs the duo plays together.

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Metropolis Music Video - David Guetta and Nicky Romero

Metropolis Music Video is here!

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