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Apple Launches Their “Genius” Commercials
Washington DC – You may have noticed yesterday, like I did, that during the commercial breaks of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, an event with over 1 Billion people tuned in, Apple aired a new commercial personality for the Mac computer. This new personality is the “Apple Genius”, what they call staff at Apple stores who help customers learn how to use their macs. The first commercial I saw was the airline one called “Mayday (Shown Below)” where the Apple Genius helps a man in desperate need with his iMovie anniversary video, I found it pretty creative — like the other commercials as well.
Apple, a company making more than $60 Billion a year, has an amazing marketing team that pushes out memorable commercials to promote their products and the Apple Genius guy is no exception. Down below are the latest 3 commercials featuring the Apple guy, personally I enjoy the Labor Day one.
Sabbo Ft. Axum – Money Ina Me Pocket (Preview) (Electro Trap): From His Upcoming EP
Washington DC – The sampled track by Sabbo featuring Axum is part of Sabbo’s upcoming EP. The EP is still not named nor released but we will keep you up to date as that information comes to us.
Video: Hardwell Q&A Episode #01 – Life On Tour Part 2
Washington DC – The 24-year-old Dutch superstar DJ/producer Hardwell is releasing his second episode of his new Q&A series. In this episode Hardwell personally answers the questions that fans asked on his Facebook and Twitter regarding His Life on Tour. Some of questions fans asked are, “What’s the listened to song on your iPod? While touring how do you get ready for a gig? What is your favorite food? Do You perform based on the crowds reaction?” and more. Hardwell gives his fans access into his life and career by truthfully answering questions and showing exclusive footage of his life on tour. The video’s production quality is as professional and top-notch as it gets and takes fans on a ride through Hardwell’s life traveling, backstage, and performing.
Every episode will have a specific subject that focuses on Hardwell and fans can ask anything that relates to that subject. Next episode, #2 will be about Hardwell’s studio. Fans can still submit questions via Twitter by tweeting their questions @Hardwell and adding the hashtag #HardwellQ&A, or simply asking a question on his Facebook wall at the special Q&A tab http://www.facebook.com/djhardwell/app_440008416019342
Q&A episodes are hosted on Hardwell’s YouTube where he will answer the questions. When fans’ questions are chosen, their name will be included in his video. The episodes will feature a lot of great content and exclusive footage. Hardwell’s next episode is all about his studio, so fans can ask him anything they want to know about his productions, equipment, techniques, etc. Check out Hardwell’s announcement video here: http://bit.ly/MO3snU.
Hardwell is extremely excited about this as it will not only allow fans to learn much more about him, but will allow them to interact directly with him on a regular basis. Hardwell aims to enhance the connection between his followers and himself by offering fans direct access into his life, career, studio, and personality via his social media platforms.
In the words of Hardwell, “With the opportunities of social media today, it’s super easy to be in direct contact with your fans, however it’s impossible to respond to each and everyone through Twitter or Facebook. That’s how I came up with this idea, to give my fans the opportunity to ask me their questions and to have the chance to answer them in a fun way! We recorded the first episode already and had so much fun, it gives a good view on my life with some fun elements included, so it will be entertaining as well a must-see series I say!”
Diplo – Hot Chip Vs Major Lazer (Extended Version) (Electro Trap)
Bassnectar Fall 2012 Tour Dates
Message From Bassnectar:
We’re most excited to announce our Fall Tour 2012. From the far East Coast to the wild West Coast, from down south in Texas all the way north through Canada, we’re bringing a touring roadshow like never before! Hide yer kids, hide yer wife; we’ll be stampeding through the cities listed below with no brain left unmelted, dropping the upcoming ‘Freestyle Mixtape’, showcasing tons of new material, gallons of classic material, and as many re-invented versions & new combinations of your favorite sounds as we can squeeze together! Please join us for another ride on the bass roller coaster:
I’m very excited to announce that we’ll be bringing Gramatik and Gladkill along for musical support! Ghostland Observatory will be joining the party for San Francisco, Germany’s own Zedd in Minneapolis, & we have more guests to be announced very soon including Dave Nada & Griz on select dates!
On October 6th, we’ll hit St Louis with Bass Center VII!!! There’s a stacked bill of special guests including Zeds Dead, as well as the usual shenanigans and mayhem of our regional gatherings, this time 10,000 people deep in a euphoric sea of sensory stimulation…
Stay tuned for more info on road trips, ride shares, contests, our continued Dollar Per Bass Head program, as well as how you can get involved either as an ambassador, or simply as someone who wants to go above and beyond.
Fan club presale has new begun! This is our chance to give you first crack at a limited number of tickets for a lower price. Discounted tickets will go fast, but have no fear. Public on sale will be on Friday and Saturday July 27/28 depending on the venue. At that time tickets will be available through venue websites and box office. Click on any city/date below for tickets and event-specific info:
Tour Dates:
09/27/12 – Greensboro Coliseum – Greensboro, NC
09/28/12 – CounterPoint Fest – Fairburn, GA
09/29/12 – Sugarcane Village – Baton Rouge, LA
10/03/12 – Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Indoors – Columbus, OH
10/04/12 – U.S. Cellular Coliseum – Bloomington, IL
10/05/12 – Burcham Park – Lawrence, KS
10/06/12 – Bass Center VII – Saint Louis, MO
10/08/12 – Jackson Convention Complex – Jackson, MS
10/10/12 – Riverfest Amphitheatre – Little Rock, AR
10/11/12 – Tulsa Convention Center – Tulsa, OK
10/12/12 – Secret TBA
10/13/12 – Austin City Limits Festival – Austin, TX
10/17/12 – Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
10/18/12 – The Palladium – Los Angeles, CA
10/19/12 – Secret TBA
10/20/12 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA
10/24/12 – Summit Pavilion at Grand Sierra Resort – Reno, NV
10/25/12 – Revolution Center – Boise, ID
10/26/12 – Rose Quarter – Portland, OR
10/27/12 – TBA – Vancouver, BC
10/31/12 – Big Four Building at Stampede Park – Calgary, AB
11/02/12 – Concert Hall at The Venue – Fargo, ND
11/03/12 – Target Center – Minneapolis, MN
11/05/12 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
11/07/12 – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI
11/08/12 – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI
11/09/12 – Secret TBA
11/14/12 – Secret TBA
11/15/12 – Mullins Center – Amherst, MA
11/16/12 – Wellmont Theater – Montclair, NJ
11/17/12 – Terminal 5 – New York, NY
11/18/12 – Terminal 5 – New York, NY
…Then it’s off to Australia for the Stereo Sonic Festival!
But we still have the second half of summer still left to go; 4 weeks in Europe, and an incredible amount of preparation, so stay tuned! We love you!
After A Long Teaser Campaign A New Latin Star is Revealed Joel Nuñez
Los Angeles, CA – Today we reveal the face and voice of one of Latin music’s most promising artists. After several weeks of an intense teaser campaign, which generated a great amount of buzz about the singer of “Cuando Se Cree” (When You Believe), Terra.com will premiere the debut single of Puerto Rican singer songwriter Joel Nuñez.
His single is his introduction into the Latin music industry in which he created a great deal of curiosity through his teaser campaign.
In addition to his musical training, Joel Nuñez’s story is an interesting one. His sound and unique style originated as a result of many experiences he has had due to residing in diverse places such as Puerto Rico, Peru, Chile and in several U.S. cities in Texas and Florida.
These experiences, in addition to his musical and cultural background, have been the perfect recipe for Joel’s distinct sound and musical composition style. With influences in genres such as Andean music, rock, ska, and punk among others, Joel Nuñez has been infected with different musical styles due to his experience from living in several cities.
Upon moving to Mississippi, Joel experienced one of the richest phases of his musical career. In the three years he studied music there, he learned a great deal about the Blues. He also immersed himself in the Mississippi River’s culture that lead him to discover other genres of music such jazz, rock and country and further, discover musical icons such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Due to his constant traveling back and forth to and from Peru, during the time he was studying, Joel stayed in touch with his Latin roots. Finally his family moved to Miami and made it a permanent home. Miami also became home to Joel Nuñez’s writing and the production of his new album, which is due later out this year.
Another event that changed his life occurred on October 23, 2003 when the Florida Marlins (known as the Miami Marlins today) celebrated winning their second World Series Baseball. That night, after attending a Pat Metheny concert, Joel suffered a traffic accident in which he was the passenger. As a result, his right hand was damaged causing him to lose mobility. After multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation, the mobility in his hand has been recovered allowing Joel to play his guitar and move forward with his career.
This is the story of Joel Nuñez, his sound, and voice, which have generated a great deal of curiosity and interest among fans and media.
Chino & Nacho Voted Best Dressed Duo at Premios Juventud
Miami, FL – Latin music duo, Chino y Nacho are no strangers to both praise and criticism when it comes to red-carpet fashion, but it seems as though their style evolution has come full circle after being voted by viewers as the “Best Dressed Pair” on the blue carpet at this year’s Premios Juventud awards.
Stepping out in custom-tailored sport coats by designer, Rosita Hurtado, the duo turned heads with the vibrant summer colors which are all the rave this season. Chino donned a bright ocean-blue blazer over a navy blue shirt, complimented by golden-brown trousers. Nacho, looking as dapper as ever with a burnt orange sport coat custom-fit to perfection, over a button-down white shirt, and khaki colored trousers.
The chart-topping duo were all the buzz throughout the night with a mind-blowing performance of their hit Bebe Bonita, as well as lending their talents as co-hosts for the show. Following the live broadcast, viewers took to PremiosJuventud.com to vote on their favorite fashion of the night. Chino y Nacho were announced yesterday as the carpet’s best dressed pair of the evening.
Tiesto & Steve Aoki – Tornado (Angger Dimas Remix) (Moombahton) (Preview)
Interview: Farruko @ Montreality (2012)
Tiesto Partners Up with Denim Company Guess
In Stores August 2012
“When I first met Tiësto, I was really so impressed,” said Paul Marciano, CEO and Creative Director for GUESS?, Inc. “We connected right away on both a personal and professional level. He is more than just a DJ – he is very multi-faceted and truly understands what it takes to build a brand. There is no better choice in music today to represent the free-spirited, adventurous and sexy GUESS lifestyle.”
“GUESS has been a pioneer in fashion for 30 years,” said Tiësto. “I’ve been a fan of the brand for a long time. It’s really an honor to have been selected to partner with them in such a global way. The opportunity to work with Paul Marciano and his company is truly invaluable as I continue to build my clothing brand, CLUB LIFE.”
Beginning in August, the Limited Edition Tiësto watch by GUESS, a new multi-functional style, will be available worldwide in GUESS stores around the world and also at department and specialty stores. The apparel collection will follow in October for women and men. The 22 piece line is inspired by the growing power of electronic music and the lifestyle surrounding it in today’s pop culture. Included in the offering are skinny-fit jeans for men and women in black and indigo treatments with zipper detailing, graphic print T-shirts reminiscent of the digital light shows and video projections during a Tiësto performance, and leather jackets and coated twill jackets that add an edgy sexiness using moto-jacket details. This all comes detailed and trimmed with the custom GUESS/Tiësto logo in black and electric blue.
Tiësto’s performances will span the globe beginning July 23rd in Ibiza and will continue through to 2013 and will include locations such as Paris, Milan, Las Vegas, Dubai and Sydney, among others.
A dedicated microsite, with the URL of tiesto.guess.com, will include product details, performance schedules, ecommerce and a global sweepstakes. Fans can join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #guesstiesto.
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GUESS TO PARTNER WITH TIëSTO
GUESS, the denim-based lifestyle brand is pleased to announce that the company is embarking on a comprehensive collaboration with the legendary DJ and producer TIËSTO that will include a limited-edition capsule collection and branded performances around the world. Beginning in August, the Limited Edition TIËSTO Watch by GUESS will be available in GUESS Stores around the world and at department and specialty stores. This all new multi-functional timepiece is original and innovative, functionally driven and filled with fashion. Featured in gun metal stainless steel, this bold timepiece is a combination of sport and dress with a magnificent mixture of textures, treatments, and finishes. The uniqueness of the etched top ring, oversized crown, patterned dial detail and electric blue second hand put a modern spin on a must-have trend. The 45mm case is enhanced with masculine, screw details. TIËSTO’s personal logo is etched into this Limited Edition Watch case back. This unique piece comes delivered in a special TIËSTO box with exclusive information about GUESS and TIËSTO. Brave, bold, cool, and confident …. All characteristics of both TIËSTO and the GUESS Guy, embodied by this special watch designed exclusively for him. TIËSTO’s performances will span the globe beginning July 23rd in Ibiza and will continue through to 2013 and will include locations such as Paris, Milan, Las Vegas, Sydney, and Dubai, among others. A dedicated microsite, with the URL of tiesto.guess.com will include product details, performance schedules, ecommerce and a global sweepstakes. Fans can join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #guesstiesto.
Movie Trailer: Man Of Steel (2013)
Releasing Summer 2013
Editor’s Note: I saw this trailer during the premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises” and I was in awe that the same director of the Dark Knight Trilogy was also behind the Superman “Man Of Steel” movies.
Stream: Usher – Scream (R3hab Remix) (Electro House)
Wilkinson – Automatic / Hands Up! (Drum & Bass) (Preview)
In Other News: Deadmau5 Gets A New Cat “Miss Nyancat”
Toronto, Canada – Yesterday, Deadmau5’s current cat Professor Meowingtons got a new a friend “Miss Nyancat”. Miss Nyancat is anything but what the name suggests, she is not rainbow colored, she is a grey cat. Deadmau5 uploaded various pictures to his facebook page yesterday but this morning he uploaded a video onto Youtube showing both his cats playing around his Toronto penthouse living room.