Richie Hawtin News

The 27th annual South By Southwest Music Conference and Festival commences Tuesday, March 12 and runs through Sunday, March 17. In what has become an annual milestone for the music world, an estimated 20,000 convention attendees and thousands of performing musicians will journey to Austin, Texas, to immerse themselves in every aspect of music and its attendant business. The activities in the Austin Convention Center, which begin on Tuesday March 12th are a valuable resource that cater to music industry professionals. By day, the 190 conference sessions will include rare glimpses into the business acumen of notable industry professionals who have successfully navigated the music world for many years.

CNTRL: BEYOND EDM--the music and education tour created by leading electronic artists RICHIE HAWTIN and LOCO DICE--returns to North America with a special one-off date at SXSW.

SXSW will see two of Canada and electronic music's most visionary and influential artists 'in conversation,' capping off their convergence-focused music programming on Tuesday, March 12 at 5:00 pm at the Austin Convention RICHIE HAWTIN will engage on-stage with deadmau5 one of the most globally-renowned electronic artists period. Together, they are considered the most innovative in terms of music's interaction with technology. deadmau5 & Richie Hawtin: Talk. Techno. Technology. will see both artists discuss their careers with a huge focus on innovations in technology and the power of social media.

The second phase of talent confirmed for the 2013 ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL taking place March 15-17 and 22-24 during Miami Music Week, has been unveiled with what is undoubtedly the most diverse, forward thinking line-up ever billed in the event's 15 year history.

Following the news of Swedish House Mafia for the final performance of their career to take place where it first began and deadmau5 who is set to bring a specially created live show, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL-North America's first major music festival of 2013 set for March 15-17 and March 22-24 in Miami, FL-revealed over the holidays a major portion of the first phase of its highly anticipated line-up in celebration of its 15 year anniversary. Today, the festival has announced the complete Phase 1 line-up with each weekend programmed with unique experiences.

Electronic music innovators and world-leading DJs RICHIE HAWTIN and LOCO DICE have been touring the Northeast with CNTRL: Beyond EDM - DISCOVERING & SHOWCASING Electronic & Techno(logy) based Music, a groundbreaking North American college lecture and club tour.

END OF TIME is coming soon to theaters. The documentary is directed by Peter Mettler and stars Richie Hawtin and Peter Mettler. To get a first look at the upcoming film's trailer, click here!

The Rodnik Band fashion label and pop band, created by eccentric British Fashion designer Philip Colbert, announced the launch of their collection for DJ Audrey Napoleon. The brand is famous for its bold and humorous designs, with fans ranging from Lady Gaga to Katy Perry. AUDREY's line-inspired by a pop art take on historic figure Napoleon Bonaparte-features figure-hugging jersey repeat print dresses, graphic cotton vest dresses and T-shirts with skeletons, cannon balls and swords.

After an incredible run opening for Avicii for his sold-out opening night show at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles, walking in the Alterier Dudik show during New York Fashion Week and then supporting her new line for The Rodnik Band during London Fashion Week, AUDREY NAPOLEON is ready for her next move. Today (October 2), the Los Angeles-based producer celebrates the release of a new single "Poison" for SQE Music. Available through iTunes and Beatport, the bundle also features brand new remixes by Jupiter Ace, Taiki & Nulight and Designer Drugs. The original version of the song appears on her debut EP, ORNAMENTAL EGOS.

Electronic music innovators and world-leading DJs RICHIE HAWTIN and LOCO DICE are launching a music and technology tour of Canadian and U.S. colleges, taking the history and the future of the platform to the very people who could well be the next generation of producers, DJs, technology innovators or simply advocates of the sound that is sweeping the continent after 20 years of trying. The tour, called CNTRL: BEYOND EDM - ELECTRONIC & TECHNO(LOGY) BASED MUSIC, will be a groundbreaking North American college tour combining educational daytime lectures on music technology presented by DUPSPOT in some of the leading universities and colleges, followed by an evening of electronic music with RICHIE HAWTIN, LOCO DICE, EAN GOLDEN from DJ TechTools and their touring guest DJ's.

Today Insomniac, the premier producer of electronic dance music festivals, and Pacha New York announced the full artist line-up for the highly anticipated New York debut of Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) that will take place at MetLife Stadium tonight, May 18-20, 2012.

Today Insomniac, the premier producer of electronic dance music festivals, and Pacha New York announced the full artist line-up for the highly anticipated New York debut of Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) that will take place at MetLife Stadium May 18-20, 2012.

Paxahau, producers of the Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit have announced the 105 acts scheduled to perform May 28, 29, and 30 in downtown Detroit's Hart Plaza; discounted presale $60 weekend passes are now available through www.paxahau.com/festival.

Paxahau, producers of the Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit have announced the 105 acts scheduled to perform May 28, 29, and 30 in downtown Detroit's Hart Plaza; discounted presale $60 weekend passes are now available through www.paxahau.com/festival.

Paxahau, producers of the Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit have announced the 105 acts scheduled to perform May 28, 29, and 30 in downtown Detroit's Hart Plaza; discounted presale $60 weekend passes are now available through www.paxahau.com/festival.

Sunday School: The Lost Weekend is offering advanced-level courses in the school of techno with the addition of Ambivalent, Behrouz, Benoit & Sergio, Carlo Lio, Cassy, Dubfire, Frivolous, Gaiser, JPLS, Magda, Marco Carola, Mathias Kaden, Nicole Moudaber, Paco Osuna and Troy Pierce to the 36-hour marathon Miami blow out taking place from Friday, March 25th to Sunday, March 27th, 2011 at Ice Palace.

Sunday School: The Lost Weekend is offering advanced-level courses in the school of techno with the addition of Ambivalent, Behrouz, Benoit & Sergio, Carlo Lio, Cassy, Dubfire, Frivolous, Gaiser, JPLS, Magda, Marco Carola, Mathias Kaden, Nicole Moudaber, Paco Osuna and Troy Pierce to the 36-hour marathon Miami blow out taking place from Friday, March 25th to Sunday, March 27th, 2011 at Ice Palace.

Sunday School: The Lost Weekend is offering advanced-level courses in the school of techno with the addition of Ambivalent, Behrouz, Benoit & Sergio, Carlo Lio, Cassy, Dubfire, Frivolous, Gaiser, JPLS, Magda, Marco Carola, Mathias Kaden, Nicole Moudaber, Paco Osuna and Troy Pierce to the 36-hour marathon Miami blow out taking place from Friday, March 25th to Sunday, March 27th, 2011 at Ice Palace.

Sunday School: The Lost Weekend in Miami is shaping up to be larger than life this year, with the Minus crew featuring Richie Hawtin, the Boysnoize Records gang with Tiga and special guests, and the Cadenza Vagabundos with Luciano previously announced.

After a record-breaking turnout in 2010, with over 18,000 people in attendance, The BPM Festival is returning to Playa del Carmen, Mexico for its 4th year of world-class DJs and parties on the sunny shores of the Mayan Riviera.