Before summer comes to a close and we begrudgingly ease ourselves back to reality, Fool’s Gold Records is bringing back their Labor Day extravaganza for one last hurrah.

Now in its second year, Fool’s Gold Day Off has all the elements of a perfect summer day – a barbeque, drinks, and a killer soundtrack courtesy of Juicy J, Danny Brown, Just Blaze, the Brothers Macklovitch (A-Trak & Dave1), Araabmuzik, Cubic Zirconia, Party Supplies and Nick Catchdubs.

What more could you ask for? An afterparty? No problem. The party will continue with the Fool’s Gold Night Off at Westway with music by the Brothers Macklovitch and Just Blaze.

So there you have it: the perfect summer send-off. Make sure you get there early, last year’s event reached capacity before nightfall. And if you need a soundtrack to get you psyched CLICK HERE to check out Danny Brown’s XXX mixtape, and HERE for Party Supplies’ Firecrackers mixtape.

Last Friday, Fool’s Gold Records descended upon Paris for a night of epic proportions. The night featured a live performance by Chromeo and DJ sets by A-Trak, Nick Catchdubs, DJ Craze, Breakbot, Kavinsky, and Rogerseventytwo.

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Perhaps it’s because I perpetually have my head in the clouds, but there’s something about the notion of space, the consideration of other planets and galaxies, that has never ceased to fascinate me. Naturally, One Step Beyond at the American Museum of Natural History satisfies both this childish thirst for knowledge about what I can only imagine exists beyond our the small rock we live on, and my love for a good beat-driven party. Last Friday’s edition featured Dave 1 of Chromeo, who played a fun and crowd pleasing set of light and funky electro pop, all while never removing his black shades. His selection of dance friendly tracks rooted in hip-hop, house, and pop had the girls shaking their hair all over the place and the boys bouncing around like school children.

Before he got the eager crowd dancing however, New York natives Telephoned gave an exuberant live performance on the planetarium’s stage under the galactic bodies. Maggie Horn was enthusiastic and invigorating, with Telephoned performing both their own material and interpretations of other artist’s work. One particularly noteworthy musical moment was their adaptation of Flight Facilities’ “Crave You”, one of my absolute favorite tracks from last summer. Keep your eyes on Telephoned, as they’re sure to do even greater things in the future.

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Chromeo is movin’ on up… to Terminal 5, to be exact. Following the success of their third album, Business Casual, and several sold-out shows last summer (including THIS ONE at Bowery Ballroom), Dave 1 and P-Thugg are embarking on an 11-city tour, kicking off next week in Quebec City. This is the duo’s first tour since they released Business Casual last September.

The Risky Business tour will stop at NYC’s Terminal 5 on February 4 and will feature opening sets by MNDR and Fool’s Gold darlings The Suzan. Unfortunately, the show is already sold out, BUT there are plenty of other ways for you to get your Chromeo fix. On January 18, the duo will release Live From Montreal iTunes Session exclusively on – you guessed it – iTunes, and you can catch them on TBS when they perform on Conan on February 21. And best of all, the Duck Sauce remix of “Hot Mess” featuring Elly Jackson (La Roux) is available for free. Listen/download below.

Chromeo featuring Elly Jackson – “Hot Mess” (Duck Sauce Remix) [download]

The Fool’s Gold x LTD Holiday Party is back in full effect and coming atcha on Friday, December 17. Fool’s Gold has been on fire with their events lately, and we expect this one to be no different. Mannie Fresh, Just Blaze, The Brothers Macklovitch (A-Trak + Dave 1) and Sammy Bananas will be behind the decks and complimentary food and drinks will be served until midnight… All you have to do is RSVP.

On Monday, Fool’s Gold Records teamed up with the good folks at Jelly to celebrate the end of summer with their “Day Off” Labor Day party. Held in the City Winery backyard, the afternoon featured DJ sets by Nick Catchdubs, Klever, Kill the Noise, Craze, Just Blaze and The Brothers Macklovitch, with live performances by The Suzan, Pill, Donnis and Yelawolf.

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Brace yourselves, because this weekend is going to be an absolute marathon. After the Electric Zoo takes over Randall’s Island on Saturday and Sunday, Fool’s Gold Records is throwing a HUGE “Day Off” party on Monday to in celebration of our nation’s lack of labor.

The event will feature a plethora of Fool’s Gold artists and friends, with live performances by Yelawolf, Pill, Donnis and The Suzan, and DJ sets by Just Blaze, Craze, Klever and Kill the Noise. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Fool’s Gold party without its founders Nick Catchdubs and A-Trak, who will also be spinning. A-Trak and his brother, Chromeo’s Dave 1, will once again join forces as The Brothers Macklovitch for a tag team set.

The party kicks off at 2 PM at the City Winery Backyard in SoHo. No need for tickets, it’s a free event.

This summer, Chromeo will embark on a 23-stop tour in support of their upcoming album, Business Casual, slated for release on August 17. Mixed by longtime Chromeo collaborator Phillipe Zdar, their third studio album will carry on their trademark funky synth-pop jams with “sentimental-yet-electronic pop music”. The album’s ten tracks include “Night by Night”, which was released through Green Label Sound last fall.

The “Business Casual Tour”, presented by Green Label Sound, will also feature New York’s own Holy Ghost!, fresh off a four-night stint at Terminal 5 with LCD Soundsystem. The tour starts on July 26 in Washington DC and will hit NYC’s Bowery Ballroom on July 29 - tickets go on sale this Wednesday, May 26. Check out Chromeo’s video for “Night by Night” after the jump, then head to the Green Label Sound website for a free download of the song, along with remixes by Skream and Siriusmo.

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Last week, Fixed got the holidays started early with a DJ set by Hot Chip. The parties continue this week when our favorite NYC music families bring us plenty of reasons to celebrate the season…

Every year, Matisyahu celebrates the Festival of Lights with a whopping eight shows, each with a different opening act. This year’s festival kicked off last Thursday with Glitch Mob at Webster Hall, but you still have four opportunities to see the reggae musician in action at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Personally, we’re planning to catch this Thursday’s show, when HiFi favorite Kid Koala will also be playing. Get your tickets here.

On Friday at Webster Hall, GBH is celebrating with Mark Ronson and Aaron LaCrate. We caught Mark Ronson with Q-Tip at Santos Party House last week, and look forward to seeing him at our favorite weekly party. A limited number of $10 tickets are still available, so act fast.

Meanwhile, at Public Assembly, the Trouble & Bass Crew will be spinning alongside Finnish producer Rico Tubbs. Click here to win tickets to what is sure to be another great party.

On Saturday, The Brothers Macklovitch, Nick Catchdubs, Max Glazer and Just Blaze will headline the Fool’s Gold and LTD Holiday Party at the Etnies Showroom. The party is free with RSVP.

Also on Saturday, Basic NYC residents Sleepy and Boo are getting in on the holiday action at the Sullivan Room with special guests Mark Farina, Nickmatic, and a tag team set by Pete Schwinge and Tonylee. Get advance tickets here.

Looks like it’s going to be a busy weekend… click through to view the fliers for this weekend’s events, and check in next week for the lowdown on New Year’s Eve in NYC.

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On Friday, Chromeo packed not one, but two venues in a single night, with a live performance at Irving Plaza followed by a DJ set at Webster Hall.

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