One of the world’s most acclaimed dance music parties, the transformative and mesmerizing Day Zero, recently landed in Tulum. Founded by veteran DJ and house music producer Damian Lazarus, Day Zero made its debut back in 2012, celebrating the end of the Mayan calendar. The event has been enchanting Tulum’s electronic music enthusiasts with its hypnotic live production for a little over a decade now, blitzing the jungle’s lush canopies with polychromatic lasers and sultry dance music. Performers at Day Zero 2023. Alive Coverage Day Zero 2023 took place deep inside Tulum’s jungle on January 9th. The fest featured three stages and over 18 hours of techno and house music while celebrating Lazarus’ renowned Crosstown Rebels imprint. The impressive mainstage ran ...
Offering a mesmerizing electronic music experience in the heart of Tulum’s jungle, Day Zero is gearing up for its anticipated return early next year. Launched by Damian Lazarus in 2012, Day Zero draws inspiration from the area’s indigenous Mayan culture. The transformative party is now celebrating 10 years of world-class music and communal experiences on January 9th, 2023. Day Zero’s 2023 Tulum edition also coincides with the 20-year anniversary of the launch of Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels imprint, which has long championed many of techno and house music’s most exciting trailblazers. Day Zero’s lineup has now finally been unveiled, and it includes captivating performances from Lazarus, AMÉMÉ, Jamie Jones, Major Lazer Sound System, Joseph Capriati, Major League DJz, Danny Tenaglia and ma...
Summer may be over in the states, but not Ibiza. Clubbers on the idyllic Spanish party island are gearing up for explosive closing parties from two of Ibiza’s most iconic venues, Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza. Following a tumultuous period of uncertainty due to the impact of COVID-19, they’ve been curating world-class dance music experiences throughout the summer season. Located on the grounds of the luxurious Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, the award-winning Ushuaïa club has hosted events with the likes of Armin van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Charlotte de Witte, Eric Prydz, J Balvin and Swedish House Mafia, among others, throughout the summer of 2022. Hï Ibiza, on the other hand, has enjoyed a record year with weekly summer residencies from the likes of Martin Garrix, David ...
Visionary DJ, producer and Crosstown Rebels label boss Damian Lazarus has been a key figure in shaping today’s dance music scene. He’s the founder of Day Zero festival and the Get Lost and Rebel Rave parties in Tulum, Israel, Miami, and Mykonos, and is also launching a weekly residency at Hï Ibiza this summer along with Black Coffee and other cutting-edge electronic artists. He just dropped a new track with Gorgon City and recently scored his first film, Beijing Spring. We caught up with Damian ahead of his set in the Yuma tent to talk about his fluid approach to live sets and what he’s cooking up for this summer and beyond. Step into the DJ booth with Damian Lazarus and watch his exclusive SPIN First Drop below. To check out more SPIN First Drops, head over to SPIN TV. Photo Credit: Aless...
Located in the heart of Tulum, Bagatelle prides itself in providing a diverse experience that combines the best culinary offerings with beach relaxation and parties with some of the world’s most renowned DJs. Bagatelle Tulum Jarett Lopez/EDM.com Part of an international brand that includes venues in key locations around the globe—such as St. Tropez, Rio de Janeiro, Dubai, New York and many more—Tulum’s Bagatelle shares the brand’s values of reimagining South France’s festive spirit, generous cuisine and friendly atmosphere. Bagatelle Tulum Bagatelle Tulum On top of providing some of the most luxurious lifestyle and culinary experiences in Tulum, Bagatelle is consistently treating dance music fans with parties soundtracked by some of the EDM scene’s greatest. Paired with dancers and live sa...
Just a week ahead of EDC Las Vegas this year, a wonderland for weirdos took place in California’s little city of Modesto. As the dust settled, one fact became abundantly clear to house and techno music lovers in attendance: Dirtybird Campout is pure insanity in all the best possible ways. Over the course of the weekend campers delighted in a star-studded lineup, which was unexpectedly complemented by a bevy of some of the most nostalgic games ever played at summer camp. Eardrums were pleasantly walloped by techno and house music icons like Damian Lazarus, Carl Craig, Boyz Noise, and Claude VonStroke, as well as hip-hop luminaries like Too $hort, Digable Planets, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Games took the event to a whole new level too. There were potato sack races and tug...
The floodgates have been opened, and festivals are beginning to make their grand comebacks. Damian Lazarus‘ Day Zero festival has announced that it will be returning to the Dead Sea at the beautiful and historical ancient mountain of Masada. The event is expanding to two nights on September 9th and 10th, 2021 and the lineup is out of this world. Diplo, Charlotte de Witte, Luciano, Lee Burridge, DJ Tennis, DJ Holographic, Sasha, Nick Warren, and more were announced as performers for the unique music fest. Day Zero events are unlike any other, celebrating new beginnings through mind-blowing live performances and jaw-dropping locales. For Day Zero Masada: Dwellers of the Dead Sea, they will bring the intimacy of their beloved Tulum staple, the Club Stage, to the des...
Out July 29, “Come and Go Remixed EP” features five remixes of the original song off her fourth full-length album. With her signature blend of R&B, house, and ambient electronic infused with Korean-inspired tones, TOKiMONSTA has earned her reputation as arguably one of the most visionary producers of the last decade. With the release of her Come and Go Remixed EP, TOKiMONSTA is now turning the creative spotlight onto other EDM creatives. The EP is the first installment of the upcoming Oasis Nocturno Remixed album due this fall, following the successful release of her eponymous fourth studio album. Out July 29th via her own Young Art Records banner, the installment includes five remixes of the original “Come and Go” featuring VanJess. Dombre...