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Let’s Start a Riot
It’s in a DJ’s blood to work a nasty remix, but to an underground duo that’s slowly rising from the Indie sewer, finger-licking monster mashes are the fuel that fires. Daniel LeDisko and Jo’B are the two parts that make up Cali-based tumultuous ... -
A&B Rises to New Heights
In a time where music acts as an emotional remedy, one formation presents more of a healing sound, proving that Ultra doesn’t appeal solely to the ragers and aggressors. Above & Beyond, who’s coming up quick on year 10 together, produces a genre ... -
Mixing Things Up With the Freestylers
Breakbeats might seem too old school to keep you interested, but the Freestylers have made a successful name out of remixing crowd-pleasing tracks that have breakdancers and party fiends always ready to make moves. Add a helping of ‘80s Dance/Techno in ... -
The Mau5 is Not Dead
You can find DeadMau5 lurking around his musical laboratory coming up with unique beats. This Canadian DJ and producer is unlike any other, creating original mixes and never reusing beats or songs that were not produced by him. Deadmau5 was named one of ... -
Hercules & Love Affair: Disco's Back
If you´re looking for a breathtaking set of mixes designed to get your butt on the dance floor, look no further than Hercules & Love Affair. The intimate love affair between dance and classic disco is the music child of Andrew Bulter, who began DJing at ... -
Icey Icey Baby!
There is nothing cold about DJ Icey and nothing babyish about DJ Baby Anne. These Florida natives have been putting on a show for years with their energetic breakbeat style. During Ultra the pair stopped by our tent and discussed their future projects and ... -
Ultra Party Crew - Leave All Your Judgment at the Door
The Ultra Music Festival is more than a concert it's a place where the strange become normal, the bizarre get encouraged and the weird is accepted. During its eleven years of being up and running, it has become a celebration of music attracting large ... -
2020 Soundsystem - The Perfect Combination
If you're tired of the same old jaded club scene and are looking for a new form of entertainment, you should check out 2020 Soundsystem. As their name implies, this band's music is the perfect combination of electronic music and live instrumentals. The band ... -
... a bit Pete Tong
As the saying goes, Everything went a bit Pete Tong when the artist stopped at our Rum Bum tent but there's nothing wrong with that! The English DJ who has done it all from producing, Djing and broadcasting, stopped by to discuss his thoughts ... -
Bring On the Noize
Ultra got a serious dose of Euro lovin’ throughout the weekend. The much-anticipated set by Boys Noize was the last treat on the Bayfront Stage before the sun went down on day two. German-born Alexander Ridha has been slapping Electro-rock onto his ones ... -
Go Go Craig
Go Go Craig is a DJ from Washington DC who produces go-go music mixing a combination of Hip-Hop, Jazz and Funk. He is currently working on a mixture of Reggeaton and Brazilian funk you can listen to it on gogogringo.com. It's his second year at Ultra and he ... -
Hangin' with Carl Cox
Carl Cox, the legendary British techno and house DJ, dropped by at our Rum Bum tent. He has been part of the Britain dance scene for years following the musical trends of Disco to Hip-Hop, but it was not until after the introduction of house in Britain that ... -
The Bloodier the Better
Anytime you hear the word ‘bloody,' you can't expect spic-and-span; which is why The Bloody Beetroots have gained notoriety as a ‘dirty' duo. When it comes to breaking down beats and making turntable magic, words like ‘nasty' and ‘filthy' become the ... -
Ultra Loves Guetta
Once the Black Eyed Peas ended their impressive reunion set, plenty of people stuck it out over by the Main Stage for one of this year's hottest DJs. Even though David Guetta is 41, he somehow manages to keep things clean, fresh and popular, which is why ... -
Seeing the World Through Kevens' Eyes
Kevens' music is inspired by his experiences and observations of the world around him. He is well known for his drum 'n' bass, mixed with a funky, progressive, rocking Reggae style and writes his own music and lyrics. Kevens got his start as a performer ... -
Late of the Pier
Late of Pier just visited our tent. The UK band has been together for 4 years creating mixing styles of electronic instruments. Their latest single got compared to Kate Bush and Black Dice. They released their new album in January and will start their US ... -
Catching Up with Kraak and Smaak
Kraak & Smaak dropped by our diggs today. The band from Amsterdam is influenced by 70's Funk and Electronic beats. Originally started as studio project they quickly became one of the hottest live and DJ properties in dance music. During the last 3 years ... -
Going Crazy with Chris Lake
Chris Lake stopped by at our tent today. The DJ producer from UK became popular for his bootleg remixes of The Prodigy's Climbatize. You can expect his new album Crazy on May 5 and the Crazy album launch tour is starting later this April in the ... -
The Black Eyed Peas are Back
As the sun set on Day 1 of Ultra Music Festival 2009, the Black Eyed Peas treated the crowd to a 30-plus minute set, the ideal headliner for the beginning of primetime. Reuniting together on stage for the first time in three years, Fergie, Will.I.Am, ... -
Smilin' with Milissa
Rum Bum's own Adriana Lobos' had a chat with Milissa at our UltraFest Meet & Greet tent. Milissa is an independent American artist who resides in Cancun, Mexico. Her pop-electronic style brings only positive messages and good vibes. She tells us ...
