Sunday, October 2nd, The 37th Annual Atlantic Antic at Atlantic Avenue, Free
The Atlantic Antic is a longstanding tradition in New York City. Spanning four neighborhoods through the heart of brownstone Brooklyn, the Atlantic Antic is the largest and most celebrated street festival in New York City! With over 500 artists, craftspeople, musicians, and food merchants purveying an eclectic variety of goods and services, the Antic is the perfect place to explore everything the city has to offer! More Info

Tuesday & Wednesday, October 4th & 5th, Portishead, Hammerstein Ballroom
Portishead is a band from Bristol, UK, named after a small coastal town twelve miles west of said musical hotbed, in North Somerset. They were initially known for their use of jazz samples and some hip-hop beats along with various synth sounds and the hauntingly beautiful vocals of singer Beth Gibbons. Their current sound drops the samples in favour of a harder, more abrasive edge, but retains Gibbons’ vocals. Their tunes are legendary and hauntingly mesmerizing.  Tickets

Tuesday-Sunday, October 4th-9th, Deadmau5, Roseland Ballroom
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Canada, Joel Zimmerman (aka “deadmau5”) has become one of the most sought-after artists on the electronic music scene in recent times. He is known for his highly entertaining live gigs, often performing wearing a large cartoon mouse head. ‘Deadmau5’, Zimmermans’ DJ name, originates from an incident where a mouse crawled into his computer and died. He then posted on an internet forum of his shenanigans, and the members began calling him TheDeadMouseGuy. ‘Dead Mouse’ was too long for an IRC login name, so he abbreviated it to “deadmau5”. Tickets

Wednesday & Thursday, October 5th & 6th, James Blake, Webster Hall & Music Hall of Williamsburg
James Blake is a producer, DJ, and live musician based out of the United Kingdom. James Blake first garnered attention through his deep and melodic dubstep productions that began to emerge in 2009. The release of his EP The Bells Sketch in March of 2010, and of CMYK a few months later, represented a maturation of his sound; a movement away from his more dubstep centered production and towards the more stripped down melody that would characterize his first full length album. Released in February of this year, the album falls safely within the realm of the electronic genre, while heavily emphasizing piano and the increased integration of vocal elements, both of which are performed by James himself. This ability has set James apart and caused him to skyrocket to such notoriety at such a young age. Unfortunately both shows are sold out, we suggest trying your luck on Craigslist!

Friday, October 7th, Mickey Avalon, Webster Hall
Mickey Avalon (real name Yeshe Perl) is a rap artist from Hollywood, California. His debut self-titled solo album was released Nov. 7, 2006 on Interscope/Shoot to Kill Records in association with MySpace Records. Avalon blends dark, lewd, and crizzled lyrical hooks with hip-hop beats. Frequent topics of Avalon’s songs are his experiences with substance abuse and prostitution, but don’t let that discourage you- he knows how to deliver an epic performance. $5 til midnight with RSVP, Advance Tickets $15

Saturday, October 8th, Ladytron, Terminal 5
What transpired in the studio as a result of that confidence and freedom enhanced the vision they achieved on Witching Hour, and in doing so, has simultaneously redefined and escaped the genre. Produced by Ladytron with assistance from Vicarious Bliss (Ed Banger Records) and Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails), VELOCIFERO fully transcends the confines of electro-pop with a fresh wave of distorted soul. Mira and Helen—whose disparate vocal styles already provide considerable depth—have evolved both as musicians and songwriters, lending provocative harmonies to songs like “Runaway” and “I’m Not Scared.” While, rhythmically, there are moments reminiscent of their old favorites Os Mutantes and the Birthday Party. Tickets

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a whole decade since Armin Van Burren’s weekly radio show A State of Trance first hit the airwaves. Through the years, over 15 million trance listeners across the globe have come together to tune into 500 episodes. To celebrate the tenth birthday of ASOT, Armin put together a five CD box set mixed by 5 of the world’s biggest DJ’s, all with their own character and sound.

They’ve all had their tracks played in A State of Trance, have been invited to play at the ASOT 500 events, and have earned their own marks in trance history. First and foremost; Armin van Buuren, the mastermind behind what’s arguably the most beloved dance radioshow on the planet. Paul Oakenfold, one of the founders of the trance scene who’s still going strong after nearly 20 years of musical involvement. American DJ Markus Schulz, the number 8 DJ in the world and a long time friend of the show. Cosmic Gate, groundbreaking producers that ever explore the possibilities of new sounds. And last but not least, Andy Moor; Grammy-nominated and on top of the scene for more than 15 years.

There’s one thing that unites the mixes of Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, Markus Schulz, Cosmic Gate and Andy Moor though, and that’s love for music. And that unites all of us A State of Trance lovers.

We want you to be a part of this epic celebration.

We are giving away one 5 CD box set of A State of Trance 500 along with a pair of tickets to see Armin spin an extended set at Roseland Ballroom this Friday. Simply fill out the form below and we will pick one winner at random. You can double your chances of winning on Twitter by sending out this TWEET. You must be following both HiFi Cartel & Made Event to win. Good Luck!

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On Tuesday night, Atoms for Peace and Flying Lotus played their second consecutive sold out show in New York City’s Roseland Ballroom. Atoms for Peace is a supergroup consisting of Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich,  Beck drummer Joey Waronker, and Mauro Refosco.

The concert was almost cancelled due to an underground fire on that block, but after a two-hour delay, the show continued as planned. Flying Lotus kicked things off with a brief opening set that teased the crowd with mixes of Radiohead’s “Reckoner” and “Idioteque”. Atoms for Peace took the stage shortly after 10 PM and proceeded to play Thom Yorke’s solo effort, The Eraser, from start to finish.

After a short break, Thom Yorke emerged to perform his cover of the Miracle Legion song, ”All for the Best”, along with Radiohead’s “Fog” and “Everything in it’s Right Place”. The band returned to the stage to perform Radiohead’s “Paperbag Writer”, and three Thom Yorke solo tracks, “Judge, Jury and Executioner”, The Hallow Earth” and “Feeling Pulled Apart By Horses”.

Seeing Thom Yorke and Flea on stage together was a rare treat. The band breathed new life into the songs, adding a new dimension to the already rich sound. Atoms for Peace will close their first proper US tour with a performance at Coachella on Sunday, April 18. Get your tickets HERE.

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On Friday night, Armin van Buuren played the first of two shows at Roseland Ballroom in celebration of the 450th edition of A State of Trance (ASOT). Made Event didn’t hold back on the production, with a massive LED backdrop and a DJ booth to match. There was also a “shoutwall” where fans could record messages to be played during ASOT 450.

The crowd reciprocated Armin van Buuren’s constant jubilant energy, mimicking his movements. Armin’s stage presence is unparalleled; he was constantly jumping, clapping or moving his arms to encourage the crowd’s excitement. Highlights included “On a Good Day” by Above & Beyond, “Ashley” by Filo and Peri, and the Cosmic Gate Remix of “I See You”, the theme from Avatar. He closed the set with the Jorn van Deynhoven remix of “Never Cry Again” by Dash Berlin.

Armin van Buuren will headline the second day of the Electric Zoo, CLICK HERE to see the initial line-up, and click through for photo galleries of the two-day extravaganza…

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This weekend, Armin Van Buuren will celebrate the 450th edition of his acclaimed podcast, A State of Trance. The acclaimed DJ will travel to two continents, four countries, and five clubs for the occasion, including two massive shows at NYC’s own Roseland Ballroom. Saturday night’s show is already sold out, but you’re in luck – we’re giving away a pair of tickets for Friday’s performance. Enter the contest by filling out the form below. The contest will close at midnight tonight, and the winner will be notified tomorrow morning. CLICK HERE for tickets and event info.

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Yesterday, Thom Yorke took to Radiohead’s official website to announce the name of his latest project, Atoms for Peace, along with a handful of tour dates this April. The band, which was listed as Thom Yorke???? on the Coachella line-up, consists of Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich,  Joey Waronker and Mauro Refosco, both of whom worked on Yorke’s solo project, The Eraser.

Atoms for Peace will be joined by Flying Lotus for this five-city tour, which will include two dates at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Thom Yorke will appear on the track “…And the World Laughs With You” on Flying Lotus’ upcoming album, Cosmogramma, which will be released on May 4th through Warp Records.

The tour will kick off at Roseland Ballroom on April 5th and will end at Coachella on April 18. Tickets for the New York shows will be available on Tuesday (March 2) through the W.A.S.T.E. website and on Friday (March 5) through Ticketmaster. See the full list of tour dates after the jump…

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Next week, Made Event is throwing a New Year’s Eve extravaganza at Roseland Ballroom with world famous DJ and producer Paul van Dyk. The event will feature a special four-hour extended set on an Integral Sound System specially designed for the event by famed sound man Steve Dash.

General Admission tickets are currently $100 on the Made Event website, with upgrades available to the VIP open bar level. Luckily, we have you covered with a pair of tickets to what is sure to be an epic night.

Enter the contest after the jump, and double your chances of winning by sending THIS MESSAGE through Twitter. You must be following both @HiFiCartel and @MadeEvent to be eligible to win. Contest will close on Sunday, December 27th at noon. The winner will be notified through email or direct message on Sunday and will have 24 hours to respond.

Good luck, and be sure to check out Paul van Dyk’s BBC Essential Mix from this past September in preparation for next week’s madness.

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Featuring UK superstar trance DJs Above & Beyond and the Dutch phenom Fedde Le Grand, the Halloween bash at the Roseland Ballroom was one to…wait for it… die for.  In celebration of the release of Above & Beyond’s latest compilation Anjunabeats Vol. 7 and Fedde Le Grand’s debut artist album Output, the event highlighted some world’s premier trance and progressive house, and if ever there were hollows amuck in closets or haunted houses needing much relief, Fedde Le Grande and Above & Beyond certainly know how to cure it.

Throw in a little bit of base, drums, lights,  costumes and you’ve got a temporary haven in New York City to deck the halls of Halloween. If this weren’t a monster mash in the least, then it was certainly fit for a graveyard brought to life with music. With renditions of “Put Your Hands Up for Detroit” for New York, and Prodigy’s “Breathe” over Simian’s “We Are your friends,” there were enough beats for headless horsemen to go on murderous frenzy jousts in a cemetery – yes, peculiar and sick! With beats dropping like they’re lit coal – too hot to handle with bare hands, Fedde Le Grand picks them up and sets them ablaze. This is his technique to work up the crowd – lighting them up and then igniting with a flair of beats and sounds to a technical conundrum – good DJs do this. With ease, they have the ability to take a hold of the crowd’s fate and enjoyment and play with it – swinging them like a pendulum as they go along.

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Planning your Halloween can be quite daunting – with so many great events to choose from, where do you begin? Fear not, The HiFi Cartel is here to help you narrow down your options. We’ve already told you about Above & Beyond at Roseland Ballroom, Danny Tenaglia at Pacha and Paco Osuna at Love. Here are some of the other happenings you might want to check out:

We’ll be at the FIXED Halloween Bash at Santos Party House, where German DJ sensation Boys Noize will be gracing the speakers with his signature funky electro. Fixed’s own JDH and Dave P will also be spinning. Boys Noize recently dropped a BBC Essential Mix, which you can check out here to gear up for this weekend’s festivities.

Fool’s Gold and Trouble & Bass are teaming up for what is sure to an epic night at Europa in Brooklyn. Kingdom, XXXChange and Nick Catchdubs from Fool’s Gold will face off against the Trouble & Bass Crew, Supra 1 and 77 Klash. Make sure you RSVP for reduced admission at the door.

After passport issues forced The Very Best to cancel their CMJ appearances, they will surely redeem themselves with a live performance at the Gods and Heroes Party presented by FlavorPill and MeanRed. The party will be held at a secret Brooklyn location. Tickets are well worth the $35 price tag, considering they include an open bar all night. 100% of the proceeds will go to Charity: Water to help bring clean drinking water to a school in Ethiopia.

The Park is also hosting quite the soiree, with a line-up that’s too long to list in its entirety. Headlined by Paul Sevigny, the event will also feature music by The Chainsmokers and B-Roc. Get advance tickets here, and be sure to arrive early to capitalize on the open bar from 9:00 – 10:30 PM.

Finally, Girls & Boys residents Gavin Royce and Stephen Pandolfi (a.k.a. Kids with Snakes) will spin at Dokebi’s Fourth Annual Halloween Party in Brooklyn, which promises to be “an excellent dark and sweaty dance experience”. If you love music but are short on cash, this is a great option since there’s no cover. As an added bonus, they’ll be serving Tacos to help you keep your energy going all night long. In preparation for the revelry, be sure to check out the Futureshock Mix Tape that Gavin Royce and Stephen Pandolfi did for Nicky Digital.

Halloween can be pretty hectic, so we highly recommend that you get advance tickets where available. And if you’re looking to get the party started early, Webster Hall has you covered, with a DJ Set by Justice on Thursday (with Jackson and Disko Dali) and live performances by Simian Mobile Disco and Phenomenal Handclap Band on Friday.

Rest up – it’s going to be a long weekend.

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This Halloween, there is no shortage of parties, and as HiFi Cartel readers, you can win tickets to three of the best events of the night:

Made Event is bringing Above & Beyond and Fedde Le Grand to Roseland Ballroom for what is sure to be a night of mayhem. The event also celebrates the release of Above & Beyond’s compilation album Anjunabeats Volume 7 and Fedde Le Grand’s debut artist album Output.

New York City native Danny Tenaglia will headline the annual Boo Yourself! Halloween extravaganza at Pacha NYC. Tenaglia will ignite Pacha with his “modern yet classic” grooves, putting a thrilling twist on his legendary “Be Yourself” weekly parties.

At Love, Barcelona’s own Paco Osuna will bring his breathtaking mixdowns to life with a special extended Halloween set. His newest EP, Lemon Juice, will be released on October 26th.

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