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Canadians are more than lucky this year. Usually, festival season means having to venture to some distant location to see our favorite acts in the flesh. But not everybody can afford the cost of a trip to Coachella or Electric Daisy Carnival.

This year, happily, some of the best fests are taking place right in our own backyards. WEMF you know about already — an automatic must-see. Then we have Digital Dreams, which promises to be absolutely sick: Duck Sauce, Afrojack, Kaskade — ’nuff said. And, of course, there’s the much-publicized Full Flex Express cross-country train tour, featuring Skrillex, Pretty Lights, Diplo and Grimes.

Also on the agenda: HARD Toronto on August4, featuring M83 and Justice along with locals Austra. Another must-see, right? But wait! Turns out the VELD Music Festival , featuring Deadmau5 and Avicii, is going down the same day. R’uh r’oh!

So Toronto goes from having no electronic festivals to having too many — a great problem to have, right? I dunno. Sure, we’ve got a large number of EDM fans in the city and province — but enough to support two festivals on the same weekend?

Granted, the music on offer isn’t exactly the same. Justice appeals to more of a rugged, indie-based crowd, while the VELD fest lineup is the definition pure EDM. (I mean, the mau5 even made a song called “The Veld.”) But for most fans, it’s not going to be a question of preferring one over the other. It’s more of a scheduling conflict that could end up costing one or the other of these fests a lot of audience — not because the promoters failed to assemble a good show, but because your average EDM fan just can’t physically be in two places at once.

I kind of think this problem sucks — but I also figure it’s better to have too much choice than too little. Either, it’s going to be a helluva festival season. A lot of people will be wearing out their summer tires that first weekend in August, shuttling between Hard and VELD. And I’ll be one of them.

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Everybody’s favourite Swede, Tim Bergling (a.k.a. Tim Berg, a.k.a. Avicii) is back with some stellar visuals to accompany “Silhouettes” — perfect for those of us who just can’t get enough of those club lights. This is one of his lesser-loved tracks (if such a thing even exists), but I have the feeling it will pick up a lot of steam on the strength of the video.

This isn’t the only happy news from Avicii today: he’s released the listings for his Le7els tour. Hello Quebec City, Montreal, Saskatoon and Calgary! If you live in one of these cities, be sure to take this opportunity to check out young Timothy!

Avicii – Le7els Tour: DATES

* May 17 — Houston, TX @ Reliant Arena

* May 18 — Fort Worth, TX @ Fort Worth Convention Center

* May 20 — New Orleans, LA @ UNO Lakefront Arena

* May 22 — Detroit, MI @ Joe Louis Arena

* May 24 – Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center

* May 25 – St. Louis, MO @ Chaifetz Arena

* May 26 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center

* May 27 – Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre

* June 6 – Atlanta, GA @ The Arena At Gwinnett Center

* June 7 – Tampa, FL @ Tampa Bay Times Forum

* June 8 – Miami, FL @ AmericanAirlines Arena

* June 14 – Pittsburgh, PA @ CONSOL Energy Center

* June 15 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden

* June 20 – Buffalo, NY @ First Niagara Center

* June 21 – Quebec City, QB @ Colisee Pepsi

* June 22 – Montreal, QB @ Bell Centre

* June 26 — Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre

* June 28 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

* July 3 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome

* July 4 – Saskatoon @ Credit Union Centre

Buy Tickets HERE.

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TGIF on what has been a sluggish week. Most people I’ve talked to are still trying to get out of that holiday slump and get the gears moving again. Last weekend, the city of Toronto was pretty much a ghost town where concerts were concerned. While this week definitely has more in the way of shows on offer, the winter grind is in full effect; it might just be easier to turn on the iPod and invite a couple of friends over.

And if that’s your choice, wicked! I got a couple of tracks to keep you warm and toasty!

THE SWEETS

While searching my gallery of songs I noticed that I didn’t have a single remix of this track. For some reason, that surprised me. Natalia Kills‘ anthem “Mirrors” takes on a whole new persona courtesy of Omega.

Natalia Kills – Mirrors (Omega Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

A track that definitely deserves some recognition. Tommie Sunshine adds a nice up tempo backbeat to what is already an amazing song. Arcade Fire are indescribable.

Arcade Fire – Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) [Tommie Sunshine's Quaalude Edit]: LISTEN TO IT HERE

A little pop never hurt anyone. This track is made for both clubs and radio. With luck, a video will accompany this — because I personally wouldn’t mind seeing Neon Hitch provide some visuals specifically for this track …

Neon Hitch – F*** U Betta: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Sweden, Sweden, Sweden! They don’t even know how to make an ordinary track. It’s either go big or go home. With industry hotshot Nervo teaming up with Mister-Stadium-Anthem-Only Avicii, there was only ever one possible outcome.

Avicii and Nervo – You’re Gonna Love Again 

Want to be a successful producer/DJ? Follow the R3Hab formula: consistency! Drop so many tracks that even your haters will be believers. I can smell Pacha in this song!

Porcelain Black – Naughty (R3hab’s Pacha NYC 6AM Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE 

Two of your favourite artists (kiddddddddddding) … but let’s be honest: Chris Brown and Pitbull are two of the industry’s biggest acts right now. So if you can’t avoid ‘em, join ‘em — preferably with extra bassssssss! Clinton Sparks is a G!

Pitbull feat. Chris Brown – International Love (Clinton Sparks & The Disco Fries Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE 

Last but not least, something to really rock to. I love anthems like these: they seem to put a smile on my face no matter where I’m at. Hope it does the same for you! Sound Keepers don’t play around!!

Hellfire Machina feat. Infuze – Good Love (Soundkeepers Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

VISUAL SWEETS

I’ve just heard about this song and have already fallen so hard for it. The video is simple but stylish. Gotta love it!

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Continuing our tour of 2011′s best visuals, we head to Vegas for the Electric Daisy Carnival. Now, this festival has always been on the map, but something was different this year. Moving it from its usual home in southern California to Las Vegas was the perfect example of location, location LOCATION. The city and the festival brought out each other’s energy and insanity. This year brought the biggest crowds ever for Electric Daisy Carnival, and I expect that if it continues to be held in Vegas it will grow in stature. Hands down, the most amazing festival of 2011! See it here through the eyes of Avicii:

And the track of the festival ….

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A lot went down this week. A wicked Toronto show by Hamburg’s finest, Digitalism, was the highlight. Though it came on a damp and dreary day, the place was brought to life by the sounds from I Love You, Dude. Real humble, honest and talented is the way to describe this German pair. When I got to interview them, I was impressed by how open and forthcoming they were. They even offered to send us some T-shirts to give to bpm:tv fans. We’ll let you know as soon as they arrive.

Also, congrats to all the EDM artists nominated for Grammy Awards. This is a true example of how our genre is taking over the world. I’m not much of a Grammys fan, but you have to at least appreciate the gesture. Deadmau5 really better win one, and I’m crossing my fingers that Skrillex will claim best new artist, though he’ll have stiff competiton from J Cole and Nicki Minaj. The most interesting category will be Best Dance Recording. The nominees:

* Deadmau5 & Greta Svabo Bech – “Raise Your Weapon”

* Duck Sauce – “Barbra Streisand”

* David Guetta & Avicii – “Sunshine”

* Robyn – “Call Your Girlfriend”

* Skrillex – “Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites”

* Swedish House Mafia – “Save The World”

Those are all big songs, buuuuuut … well, it’s kinda the reason I don’t like the Grammys. But I’ll keep that to myself. In my opinion, this has to go to Duck Sauce; that song was way more than an anthem. The Robyn track is a close second — and the rest, in my opinion, aren’t even the best songs these artists put out in the past year. But I digress. With luck, we’ll see some killer performances on the show.

The leak of Bowski‘s Poppies EP is definitely the other highlight of my week — but I’ve already talked about that. So here are a few other things to take you into the weekend. Enjizzzoy!

First up: our hometown boys are killing it. Killabits in Belgium, Zeds Dead tearing up North America … Dec. 17th at Kool Haus is gonna be wickkkkkkkkkkkkked. This video is nutz.

GRiZ is fast becoming my favourite producer. Detroit What!

Can’t Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West (GRiZ REmix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Avicii seems only to make incredible stadium bangers … as for example. HUGE!

Avicii & Romero – Fuck School (Bootleg): LISTEN TO IT HERE 

Been a while since I’ve posted a song like this … something that everyone will love.

Collin McLoughlin – Is It Love (Prod. by Sex Ray Vision): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Alvin Risk gives Kaskade a break and kills it. Love this one.

Kaskade ft. Mindy Gledhill – Eyes (Alvin Risk Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Finally, be sure to pick up your copy of OverWerk‘s EP The Nth° – it’s amazing! EP release party tonight at Cobra. Be there!

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Friday Friday Friday! 11-11-11 is todays date, and a numeric coincidence this special needs to be an occasion. Carl Cox is playing tonight at Downsview Park, Studio 3. If you happen to be around, I would definitely advise you to take that in — Cox never disappoints. This Saturday, meanwhile, Toronto will get its first look at a man I’ve spoken highly of before: Porter Robinson. Porter the Prodigy is going to be playing at The Hoxton tomorrow, and I expect him to serenade the Big Smoke. Once again Embrace Presents is the machine making this possible, so if you’re in the Toronto area be sure to grab some tix and head down to Bathurst and King!

On to the rich stuff. I got a couple of bangers for you and your crew that should fill your craving. A brand new track from a brand new artist on Fake Blood’s cult symbol and ever addictive Blood Music label. I also have remixes by some pretty influential DJ’s and a mini-mix of epic proportions. A quick warning, however: too many sweets will leave you only craving our beats! Straight heat!

SWEETS

First comes from a man who is touring with Skrillex and almost stealing the show. 12th Planet released his new singles this week and they scratch that dark-dub-itch perfectly.

12th Planet – Corner Pocket (Original Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Next up is a track that will sound very familiar if you’ve checked my mini-mix already. Kaskade takes Zedd’s “Shave It” and makes it his own. Honestly, I don’t even think this should be called a remix — so polished!

Zedd – Shave It (Kaskade Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Next up, on Fake Blood‘s Blood Music label is a young man named LeBreton. I have no idea who this guy is, but he sounds like the perfect fit for the label. His EP Glass was released on Tuesday but it’s “Ghoul” that had me wearing red all week. (Makes me wonder if this is a Fake Blood alias — and that’s a compliment.)

LeBreton – Ghoul: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Who is GRiZ?!?! This mid-Michigan kid is an absolute beast on the boards. I’ve never heard a young producer drop so many soulful tracks. I guess that’s the Motown in him. This track is a therapeutic experience.

GRiZ – Where Is The Love: LISTEN TO IT HERE

Adam Björnberg is a Swede who was born in … 1994! This is getting ridiculous. The Swedes are like the Detroit Red Wings of the EDM world: they just keep inventing new talent and staying at the top of the charts. Try this big room banger!

Bjornberg – Absolut (Original Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

Speaking of big room Swedes, is there any bigger than Avicii?

Freemasons feat. Siedah Garrett – Rain Down Love (Avicii & Julien Kern Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE

TREAT

Aaaaaand … just in case you missed the post yesterday: a brand new mini-mix by your favourite host/writer/DJ/music whore!

Enjoy the weekend and blast that latest bpm:tv mini-mix as loud as you can!!!!!!! 

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The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll results have been released along with the predictable controversies. This year the first grumblings heard on social networks were all about the now pop-friendly David Guetta took the coveted supreme spot away from Armin Van Buuren.

Here’s how the 10 vote-getters themselves responded on Facebook and Twitter.

1 – David Guetta – Thank you so much for making me number one at the top 100. I have the best fans in the world! -

2 – Armin Van Buuren – Thanks to everybody for the massive support this year no.2 @djmag & best trance! Congrats to @davidguetta for winning this year. -

3 – Tiësto – Thanks for being #1 in your heart, that’s the only thing that matters to me! -

4 – Deadmau5 – #4 again on the top100 DJ polls… hey, not bad for someone who isnt a DJ. Anythings possible folks!  -

5 – Above & Beyond – Congratulations to David Guetta for topping the DJMag poll. And big thanks to everyone who voted for us, well chuffed with 5! Tx

6 – Avicii – HALF A MILLION LIKES … AND … NUMBER 6 in the WORLD!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE MY FANS!!!!!!!!! ♥ ♥ ♥ x infinity

7 – Afrojack – Yeesssss #7!!!!! Thanks everyone for voting!!!!!! I fking love u guys!!! Wooot! And great celebrating JACKED last night! 2012 baby les gooo!

8 – Dash Berlin – THANK YOU ALL!

9 – Markus Schulz – Amazing to be in the top 10 again. Thanks to everyone for the support. -

10 – Swedish House Mafia – Big respect to all the Dj’s and the fans that have been supporting this scene and made it so big and it can only get bigger and better. Keep it up. Proud of you guys – Sebastian Ingrosso

As we kick off 2011-2012, bpm Spotlight host SCOTT WILLATS joins us as resident blogger. He’ll be posting frequently on all things EDM, so bookmark the bpm:tv Blog and stop by regularly for updates. Follow Scott on Twitter.

 Welcome to my first official post! Aw, what a beautiful thing this will turn out to be. I’m gonna be coming  by as often as possible to drop off a few bits and pieces of info, music, swag, knowledge or whatever I can find that will help us (you and I) stay on top of the world of Electro.

What an absolutely perfect weekend for us to pop our cherry! I was lucky enough to get immersed in the posh yet punky place that we now know as The Hoxton. Who would be the DJ to christen this experience for me? Well, Embrace Presents, the kings of this s**t, brought us none other than the maniac we know as Fake Blood, along with bpm:tv favorites Poupon and Meech opening and closing respectively. Goosebumps. The show had an underground vibe, as it was full of some of the most knowledgeable fans you’ll find anywhere. With everyone decked out in the proper fashions and hipster chicks galore, the scene has never looked better. More on that event in the next couple of days.

The Hoxton’s showcase of electro could only be trumped by one thing: the unique event that takes place each year at the world-renowned Guvernment: Labour of Love.

Benassi, Crookers, Bloody Beetroots, Deko-ze and Avicii turned the heat on so high the crowd was more of a pool than a dancefloor. Soaked and loving it. To be honest, I can’t even think of an accurate number to tag the head count: 5,00o? 7,000? 10,000? It was full! So many surprises, so many right tracks at the right moments, and so much love in the air the crowd had no choice but to fall into that zone we call LOL! More on that in the coming days as well.

So: two nights of extreme partyin’ — you can imagine how the body feels. Wouldn’t change it for the world, though.

As I write this post, I’m prepping to interview Mr. Tim Berg aka Avicii in the next few hours. I can’t wait for you to see the footage that we got of him at Labour of Love. An absolute Big Room DJ! But before I take off, I’ve got some goodies to drop off …

Justice: “Audio, Video, Disco”
Number one is a new Justice track. What? Huh? Did I say Justice? Yezzzzir! How beautiful is this relationship going to be when Justice puts out a new track for our first post? Brilliant. I haven’t listened to it more than twice and it is only a preview, but if I’m correct in my first observations … it’s Justice. Lol — enough said! BUY MUSIC FROM JUSTICE ON BEATPORT.

Avicii: “Three Chord Revolution”
The second treat I will leave you with is a new Avicii track that is climbing into my heart and becoming one of my faves. This is his moment, what can I say? Try it out: very Big Room, feels like it’s lacking some vocals, but I’m sure they’re coming. BUY MUSIC FROM AVICII ON BEATPORT.

F.O.O.L: “Too Arms”
The last one is a personal gem of mine. If you’re a fan (and you are) of Scott’s Selections, then you know I have a soft spot for the darker area of the electro world, and nobody is doing it better than F.O.O.L. So put your combat boots on, war paint and fatigues! Turn this one up to 1,000 and enjoy. War music! BUY MUSIC FROM F.O.O.L ON BEATPORT.

This is gonna be good! xx

SW

Tron Legacy: R3Configur3D
The best-selling movie soundtrack by Daft Punk gets remixed by the likes of The Crystal Method, Paul Oakenfold, Moby, Boys Noize, Kaskade, Photek and Avicii. (Released Week of April 4)

Tiesto, Club Life: Volume One, Las Vegas
The world-conquering Dutch DJ Tiesto unleashes the first installment in his newest mix compilation series, featuring tracks from Kaskade, Moguai, Boys Will Be Boys, Rebecca & Fiona and his own collaborations with Marcel Woods, Hardwell and Diplo. P.S. There’s still time to enter to win tickets to Tiesto’s April 21 gig at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. (Released Week of April 4)

Avicii Presents Strictly Miami
Young Swedish sensation Avicii (a.k.a. Tim Bergling) delivers the latest installment in Strictly Rhythm’s acclaimed Miami series, a two-CD mix featuring tracks by Dennis Ferrer, Armand Van Helden, Moguai, Erick Morillo, Bob Sinclar and many more. (Released Week of April 4)

Bob Sinclar & Dimitri From Paris, Knights of the Playboy Mansion
The “Jedi masters of disco,” French DJs Bob Sinclar and Dimitri From Paris, pay tribute to Hugh Hefner’s “notorious lair of style and seduction” on this new installment in Defected Records‘ legendary Playboy mix series. Expect an old-school Seventies disco feel on Sinclar’s CD, and a more contemporary edge on Dimitri’s disc. Check out the tracklist here. (Released Week of April 4)

Richard Durand, Wide Awake
Dutch trance superstar Richard Durand is back with the long-awaited follow-up to his debut long-player Always The Sun. Christian Burns, JES, Ellie Lawson and Kash contribute vocals. (Released Week of April 4)

Danny Howells, Dig Deeper: Phase One
British house producer and DJ Danny Howells releases the first compilation from his own Dig Deeper label, featuring contributions from the likes of Art Bleek, Surrealism and Nick Warren. (Released Week of April 4)

2562, Fever
Dutch dubstepper 2562 (a.k.a. David Huismans) returns with his third long-player, an audacious concept album on which every sound has been sourced from disco records released in the late Seventies and early Eighties. (Released Week of April 4)

Autechre, EPs 1991-2002
Warp Records assembles a five-disc box set compiling a decade-plus of material from the uncatergorizable UK electronic duo Autechre (a.k.a. Rob Brown and Sean Booth). Included is their debut 12-inch, previously available only on vinyl. (Released Week of April 11)

Matthewdavid, Outmind
This debut effort from Los Angeles-based sonic adventurer Matthewdavid should appeal to fans of Flying Lotus, blending elements of dubstep, hip-hop and ambient to create a mesmerizing, abstract soundscape. Check out the Ninja Tune site for more info. (Released Week of April 11)

Most Rated Miami 2011
Missed this year’s Winter Music Conference in Miami? Don’t despair: Defected Records recreates the magic with this two-disc compilation, featuring “the 25 biggest records to be spun at this year’s conference.” Features tracks from Kings of Tomorrow, Aki Bergen, Stefano Noferini, Stephan Bodzin and many, many more. (Released Week of April 11)

Black Devil Disco Club, Circus
Pioneering French producer Bernard Fevre, a.k.a. Black Devil Disco Club, whose 1978 debut Disco Club has been hailed as “an early electronic classic,” returns with a brand new long-player featuring guest vocals from the likes of Nancy Sinatra, Jon Spencer and Afrika Bambaataa. (Released Week of April 11)

Ellen Allien, Dust Remixes
Berlin-based techno producer and BPitch Control label honcho Ellen Allien invites Tim Hecker, Nicolas Jaar, Aux 88 and others to reinterpret tracks from her 2010 long-player Dust. (Released Week of April 11)

Blank & Jones, Nightclubbing: 10th Anniversary
German trance duo Blank & Jones toast the 10th anniversary of their smash hit third studio album with this expanded edition, featuring a bonus disc of remixes. (Released Week of April 11)

Echocord: Jubilee Compilation
Danish DJ Kenneth Christiansen‘s dub techno label Echocord assembles a collection featuring previously unreleased tracks from the likes of Luke Hess, Onmutu Mechanicks, Mikkel Metal and others. (Released Week of April 11)

Mike Dehnert, Framework
Berlin-based new school techno producer and DJ Mike Dehnert delivers his much-anticipated debut full-length on Delsin Records. (Released Week of April 11)

Kryptic Minds, Can’t Sleep
British dubstep duo Kryptic Minds (a.k.a. Simon Shreeve and Brett Bigden) follow up their debut album on Loefah‘s Swamp81 label with this sophomore effort, which maintains their “icy, minimalist” feel while looking to a “future beyond dubstep.” Listen for influences that range from Detroit techno to Portishead. (Released Week of April 11)

Gorillaz, The Fall
Damon Albarn‘s alt hip-hop project, Gorillaz, release this 15-track “musical diary” of their 2010 North American tour, recorded entirely on an Apple iPad. Clash alumni Mick Jones and Paul Simonon and R&B legend Bobby Womack make guest appearances. (Released Week of April 18)

Dirty Vegas, Electric Love
Grammy-winning UK house trio Dirty Vegas (“Days Go By”) return with their long-postponed third album, picking up right where they left off following their 2005 breakup. (Released Week of April 18)

Check out the video for “Electric Love,” the title track from the new Dirty Vegas album, starring Jena Malone.

Pantha Du Prince, XI Versions of Black Noise
Four Tet, Animal Collective, Moritz von Oswald and others remix tracks from German electronic producer Pantha du Prince‘s acclaimed 2010 Rough Trade long-player Black Noise. (Released Week of April 18)

BT, These Humble Machines
Maryland-born electronic explorer BT (born Brian Wayne Transeau) follows up the expansive, Grammy-nominated album These Hopeful Machines with the first of two new releases that re-imagine his 2010 magnum opus. These Humble Machines boils that two-hour epic down into “an intense 60-minute experience, allowing fans to experience his compositional mastery and technical prowess on one thrilling disc.” Gosh. (Released Week of April 25)

Kode9 & The Spaceape, Black Sun
British dubstepper Kode9‘s epic 2009 single “Black Sun” forms the centrepiece of this new long-player, a collaboration with longtime partner in grime The Spaceape. (Released Week of April 25)

Markus Schulz, Do You Dream? The Remixes
Having solidified his DJ Mag top 10 status in 2010, Miami-based trance superstar Markus Schulz returns with this collection of re-interpreted tracks from his critically acclaimed third album, Do You Dream? Ferry Corsten, Mike Foyle, Cosmic Gate and others do remix duties. (Released Week of April 25)

Prefuse 73, The Only She Chapters
Avant hip-hopster Prefuse 73 (a.k.a. Guillermo Scott Herren) delivers his latest full-length on Warp Records, with guest vocals from Zola Jesus, Niki Randa, Shara Worden and others. With a feel that’s more classical than “glitchy and electronic,” this new record is “a weird one for me,” he says. (Released Week of April 25)

Karsh Kale, Cinema
The newest release from global fusion pioneer Karsh Kale continues his merging of Indian classical and electronica, while drawing new inspiration from his recent experience scoring films. (Released Week of April 25)

DJ Stephane Pompougnanc, Night & Day
French house DJ Stephane Pompougnac, the “prince of lounge” and the man behind the famous Hotel Costes series of compilations, presents a wide-ranging two-CD collection that showcases “the two sides to his talent” — one disc of club tracks, and one featuring acoustic, indie sounds. (Released Week of April 25)

Holy Ghost!
New York electro/disco duo Holy Ghost! (a.k.a. Alex Frankel and Nicholas Millhiser) follow up a series of acclaimed 12-inches with a self-titled debut long-player on DFA Records. (Released Week of April 25)

Art Department, The Drawing Board
Art Department, the much talked-about collaborative effort from Toronto house and techno veteran Kenny Glasgow and acclaimed DJ/producer Jonny White (head honcho of the No. 19 label) follow up their debut 12-inch “Without You” with this eagerly awaited long-player. Described as “sinister but sexy vocal house,” the album features appearances by Seth Troxler, Osunlade and others. (Released Week of April 25)

Anjunabeats Worldwide 03
This new two-CD trance compilation comes from Above & Beyond‘s Anjunabeats label. Mixed by Arty and Daniel Kandi, it features tracks and remixes from Nic Chagall, Claessen & Martens, Andrew Bayer and others. (Released Week of April 25)

Body Language 10
German tech house heavies Philipp Jung and Patrick Bodmer, better known as M.A.N.D.Y. , mix the 10th edition of the Body Language series on their own Get Physical Music imprint. Features tracks from DJ Koze, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Maceo Plex and others. (Released Week of April 25)

Nick Warren, Balance 018
Brit house maestro Nick Warren drops his first mix CD in three years, a two-disc affair featuring tracks from the likes of Ormatie, Underset, Tripswitch and Solee. (Released Week of April 25)