Benny Benassi

Coachella 2013: Big guitars with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Stone Roses

2013-04-13 09:46:00

INDIO -- The primary story out of Coachella in 2012 was dance music, the handiwork of oxygen-gobbling sets by superstar DJs such as David Guetta and Swedish House Mafia. And electronic beats are definitely a part of the mix at this year's festival....

'American Idol' alum Jessica Sanchez to issue debut album April 30

2013-03-21 14:50:00

� �� Nearly a year after Philip Phillips edged her out of being “American Idol’s” first female victor since 2006, Jessica Sanchez is making her debut. The 17-year-old mini pop diva will issue her post-“Idol” debut,...

Music in Vegas 2013: Zedd, Def Leppard, Diplo, Boys II Men, more

2013-01-07 16:25:00

Those looking for further evidence that electronic dance music has consolidated its power on the Las Vegas Strip need look no further than Monday's announcement of 2013 residencies at the Wynn Las Vegas. A veritable feast of electronic dance music...

Holiday Music

2012-12-05 11:54:00

With its flashing lights, loud music and stimulating party scene, Vegas always has a festive vibe. But the city really steps up its game during the holidays. Here are a few good reasons to end your year in the city of sin. Palms Casino Resort is...

Grammys 2012: Live coverage!

2012-02-12 16:38:47

First listen: Madonna's new 'MDNA' is an adrenaline rush

2012-03-08 16:37:51

Album review: On 'MDNA,' Madonna is no longer pushing pop forward

2012-03-26 04:34:41

Sony taps Patrick Moxey in EDM push: Ultra Music exec named president of electronic music

2013-01-23 16:30:05

In a major commitment to the exploding electronic dance music genre, Sony Music Entertainment has named Ultra Music prexy Patrick Moxey as the company's president of electronic music. In this newly created role, Moxey will report directly to SME chief...

'So You Think You Can Dance' recap, Sweet six becomes final four

2012-09-06 04:19:00

(With indefatigable recapper Amy Watts on the road this week, Diane Trap steps up to the plate in her stead.) Cat Deeley is wearing a shiny mosaic dress, like an elegant '70s shower stall. The six remaining dancers open with a routine set to "Scream"...

Flux Pavilion aims to inject dubstep with 'emotionally epic' songs

2012-06-15 08:19:00

Josh Steele, better known as the U.K.dubstep songwriter and producer Flux Pavilion who has been championed by Kanye West andJay-Z, started out as an aspiring rock star. Guitars and drums were his preferred mode of expression in a handful of U.K. bands....

What really happens at a music fest at Soldier Field?

2012-06-18 09:09:00

Chicago kicked off music fest season over the weekend with the Spring Awakening Music Festival at Soldier Field and headliners like Skrillex, Benny Benassi, Afrojack and more. Here are a few things we noticed at the self-proclaimed first all-dance music...

Spring Awakening festival expands inside Soldier Field

2012-05-15 08:31:00

The Spring Awakening Music Festival scheduled for June 16-17 is expanding inside Soldier Field to meet ticket demand, promoters will announce Tuesday. The two-day event, which includes headliners Skrillex and Afrojack and dozens more DJs and electronic-...

Musician John Legend and DJ Benny Benassi perform Saturday at the 2013 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio.

2013-04-13 00:00:00

This two-day event is shaping up as one of the largest electronic dance music festivals in Chicago history, headlined by some of the world's top DJs, including Skrillex, Afrojax, Flux Pavilion, Benny Benassi, A-Trak, Moby, Carl Cox and dozens more. June 16-17, Soldier Field, 1410 S.

2012-05-31 13:02:00