If there’s any Holiday that is an excuse to party, it is without a doubt, the 4th of July. Falling perfectly in the middle of the summer, just in time for BBQs, Beaches, Beer… and raving. Once those daytime parties wrap up, how better to celebrate than hitting the clubs with some of the hottest DJs?

With so much going on, we figured you could use a little help. So, we’ve picked a few of our favorites to make the selection process a little easier for you! We’ll keep this updated as more parties get added, so keep checking back.  And remember, because the 4th is on a Thursday this year, we’re getting the party started early and going strong all weekend! We have a full week’s worth picked out for you right here:

Friday – 7.5
Lucky Date @ Opera Nightclub — Tickets Here

ATLANTIC CITY:

Thursday – 7.4 
Mysto & Pizzi + Modern Machines @ Dusk Nightclub — Tickets Here

CHICAGO:

Friday 7.5 – Sunday 7.7
Wavefront Music Festival 2013 @ Montrose Beach – Wavefront.wantickets.com

LAS VEGAS:

Wednesday – 7.3
Surrender your Wednesday w/ Will.i.am @ Surrender Nightclub — Tickets Here

Thursday – 7.4
Redfoo @ Encore Beach Club — Tickets Here
Steve Aoki @ Wet Republic — Tickets Here

Splash Dance w/ Eric Pryz @ Surrender Nightclub — Tickets Here
Tommy Trash @ Hakkasan Las Vegas — Tickets Here

Friday – 7.5
Adventure Club @ Marquee Dayclub — Tickets Here
Recess Fridays w/ Afrojack @ Encore Beach Club – Tickets Here
Tommy Trash @ Wet Republic — Tickets Here

Tiesto @ Hakkasan Las Vegas — Tickets Here
Above & Beyond @ XS Nightclub — Tickets Here
Surrender your Friday w/ Morgan Page @ Surrender Nightclub — Tickets Here

Saturday – 7.6
3LAU @ Marquee Dayclub — Tickets Here
Dirty South @ Encore Beach Club — Tickets Here
Tiesto @ Wet Republic — Tickets Here
Nectar Music Festival Saturdays @ Paradise Beach — Tickets Here

Deadmau5 @ Hakkasan Las Vegas — Tickets Here
Kaskade’s “Summer Lovin” @ Marquee Nightclub — Tickets Here
Afrojack @ XS Nightclub — Tickets Here
Surrender your Saturday w/ Wolfgang Gartner @ Surrender Nightclub — Tickets Here

Sunday – 7.7
Daystar Sundays w/ Above & Beyond @ Encore Beach Club — Tickets Here
Kaskade’s “Summer Lovin’” @ Marquee Dayclub — Tickets Here
Rehab Sundays @ Paradise Beach — Tickets Here
Deadmau5 @ Wet Republic — Tickets Here

Michael Woods @ Hakkasan Las Vegas — Tickets Here
Redfoo of LMFAO @ XS Nightclub — Tickets Here

Monday – 7.8
Cedric Gervais @ XS Nightclub — Tickets Here
Rebecca & Fiona @ Marquee Nightclub — Tickets Here

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LOS ANGELES:

Wednesday – 7.3
United ft. 3LAU + Carnage @ Exchange LA — Tickets Here
Eric Prydz @ Create Nightclub — Tickets Here
Seven Lions @ Sutra (Costa Mesa) — Tickets Here

Thursday – 7.4
Luresday: David Puentez @ Lure Hollywood — Tickets Here

Friday – 7.5
Awakening pres. Audien & Maor Levi @ Exchange LA — Tickets Here
Control pres. Trolley Snatcha/Calverton/Gent & Jawns @ Avalon Hollywood — Tickets Here
12th Planet @ Create Nightclub — Tickets Here
Private Label: Luke Jenner (The Rapture DJ) + Bixel @ Lure Hollywood — Tickets Here
Steve Lawler / Doc Martin @ Sound Nightclub — Tickets Here

Saturday – 7.6
Avaland pres. Infected Mushroom (Live) @ Avalon Hollywood — Tickets Here
Inception ft. Rebecca & Fiona @ Exchange LA — Tickets Here

MIAMI:

Wednesday – 7.3
Steve Aoki @ Story Nightclub — Tickets Here

Thursday – 7.4
IndepenDANCE: Steve Lawler, Victor Calderone, Boris,The Martinez Bros, Chus+Ceballos & More! @ Nikki Beach — Tickets Here
Kontrol presents The Martinez Brothers @ Mansion Nightclub — Tickets Here
Rony Siekaly Hyde Beach 4th of July @ SLS Hotel Miami — Tickets Here

Friday – 7.5
Dirty South @ Story Nightclub — Tickets Here
Nadia Ali (Live) @ Bamboo Miami Beach — Tickets Here
Vice @ LIV Nightclub — Tickets Here

Saturday – 7.6
IndepenDANCE: Sharam, Sander Kleinenberg, Norman Doray, David Tort & The Cube Guys & More! @ Nikki Beach — Tickets Here
The Return of Cedric Gervais @ Space (Terrace) — Tickets Here
Emma Hewitt @ Mansion Nightclub — Tickets Here
Guy Gerber, Davide Squillace, & Audiofly @ Story Nightclub — Tickets Here
Morten @ Wall at the W Hotel — Tickets Here

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NEW YORK:

Friday – 7.5
Girls & Boys: Alpha Omega USA 2013 Tour ft. Caspa + Kill Paris + more! @ Webster Hall — Tickets Here
Antillas, Ferry Tale & Stylite @ Santos Party House — Tickets Here

Saturday – 7.6
Gareth Emery & Friends @ Governor’s Island — Tickets Here
Blake Jarrell @ Pacha — Tickets Here

PHILADELPHIA:

Sunday – 7.8
Ben Gold @ LIT Ultrabar — Tickets Here

SAN DIEGO:

Wednesday – 7.3
T-Pain (Live DJ Set) @ Fluxx — Tickets Here

Thursday – 7.4
Fortune’s 4th of July Pool Party with Viceroy & Them Jeans @ Ivy Rooftoop — Tickets Here

SEATTLE:

Wednesday – 7.3
SUBstance Wednesdays: Protohype & Kennedy Jones @ Foundation Nightclub — Tickets Here

Friday – 7.5
Resonate Fridays: Opulent Temple’s Sacred Dance White Party @ Foundation Nightclub — Tickets Here

Saturday – 7.6
Progression Saturdays: Vicetone @ Foundation Nightclub — Tickets Here

WASHINGTON DC:

Wednesday – 7.3
Cosmic Gate & Emma Hewitt Live in Concert @ Echostage — Tickets Here

Saturday – 7.4
Psychedelic Sea @ Echostage — Tickets Here

TJR has been having a great year, rising from an opening sets for some of the biggest names in the business to headlining slots of his own and production credit on a major radio hit, the niche he’s found in bouncy house music is perfect as it’s almost impossible to not want to dance along when it gets going. When he got his hands on Krewella‘s hit single “Alive”, he decided one remix simply wasn’t enough.

As far as we’re concerned, it’s a total win-win, with a “Bouncy Bootleg” and a “Booty Bass Bootleg” providing two different takes with one common thread: they’ll make you bounce. Check them out below and sound off in the comments? Which do you prefer?

and the “Booty Bass” verison:

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If you’re in Canada, you’ve got two chances to see TJR in action, with a Beach Party in Quebec on Saturday, and the Digital Dreams Festival in Toronto next Saturday!

It’s been quite a year for Dutch duo Bassjackers, with whirlwind tours around the world and support and collaborations from some of the biggest names in the business. As a token of their appreciation to their supportive fans for breaking the 100K barrier, they’re treating everyone to a brand new track to get the week started right! So check out this big-room banger, download it for free, and add it to that EDC pregame playlist! Go give the guys some love on Facebook and maybe we’ll get them to another landmark number for more free tracks?

Bassjackers have a busy week ahead of them, with an appearance at EDC followed by a flight straight to New York City where they’re taking over Webster Hall on Saturday night for a special edition of ‘brite nites‘ – get your tickets now!

Skrillex is somewhat of a polarizing figure in EDM today. When he first came on to the scene, he was lauded as one of the saviors of electronic music and the “prince of dubstep”. But as time went on, suddenly it seemed like former fans were irked by the mainstream success and explosion of copycat producers, and in some circles he became an easy target to make fun of, especially for people who didn’t quite “get it”.

But there’s no question that Sonny Moore has been on top of the game the entire time. With a recent resurgence with collaborative acts like Dog Blood with Boys Noize and JackU with Diplo, he’s shown no signs of slowing down, and the evolution of his sound has been incredible. So my first request is that if you’ve written Skrillex off at all, give this Essential Mix a listen and I guarantee you’ll come back around. From Disclosure to Major Lazer, you’d be surprised at the actual range that Skrillex is able to mix, and the relative ease with which he keeps the energy going.

If you’re headed to Las Vegas this week for EDC Week, head to Daylight Beach Club on Saturday Evening for a special Sunset Session of Eclipse with labelmate and protege Alvin Risk – get your tickets here!

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Tracklist:

Dog Blood – Untitled Demo
Knife Party – Power Glove (Adam F Edit)
Torro Torro x Astronomar – Go Deep
Disclosure – When A Fire Starts To Burn [PMR]
Destructo – Higher [Boyznoize]
Blawan – Why They Hide Their Bodies Under My Garage? (Skrillex Bootleg)
Jeremih x D’Angelo – F*** U All The Time x French Fries
Dog Blood – Middle Finger 2
AC Slater – Out Here [Trouble & Bass]
Sluggers – Rollex
Culprate – McFunk (feat. Torqux) [Inspected Records]
UZ – Trap Sh*t V13 (Justin Martin Remix) [Boysnoize Records]
Millions Like Us – Behind You [Inspected Records]
Skrillex – Leaving [OWSLA]
Deftones – You’ve Seen The Butcher (Mustard Pimp Remix)
Boys Noize – Excuse Me
Stephen Brown – Fuego (Ben Sims Remix) [Theory]
Branchez – Shake
A$AP Rocky – Wild For The Night (Dog Blood Remix)
Skrillex – Try It Out (feat. Alvin Risk)
Skrillex – Scary Bolly Dub [OSWLA]
Felguk – Loud Blue (12th Planet Remix)
Jeremih – 773 Love (Cashmere Cat Edit)
Alvin Risk – Put ‘Em Up (feat. Jason Aalon Butler)
Blood Diamonds – Barcode (The Widdler Remix)
Flux Pavillion & SKism – Jump Back (VIP) (feat. Foreign Beggars) [Circus]
Kendrick Lamar – m.A.A.d city (feat. MC Eiht) [Aftermath]
Sub Focus – Tidal Wave (Flosstradamus Remix) (feat. Alpines) [Mercury]
Josh Wink – Higher State of Consciousness (Dog Blood Edit)
Phonat – Ride The Prejudice [OWSLA]
Bro Safari & UFO! – Animal
Dada Life – Boing Clash Boom (Major Lazer Remix)
DJPJMADEDISTRACK! – Juke That Ass From The Back [Halstead Street Entertainment]
Leatherface – No Love For [Booty Call Records]
Orties – Plus pute que toutes les putes (Lecter remix) [Booty Call Records]
Valentino Khan – The Dip
Bro Safari – The Drop (Must Die! Remix)

1) You get drunk while playing

2) It can be played ANYWHERE!

(Really I challenge you to find a spot where it cannot be played, show me this “spot” and I’ll show you you’re wrong.)

3) Celebrity Shots

(Contrary to the image above you do not need to be an actual celebrity to make this shot)

4) Don’t have to be in shape to play! In the world of beer pong a beer belly is a badge of honor!

How? By winning the Masters of Beer Pong held at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, July 1st – 3rd!

Get more info on the Masters of Beer Pong and register HERE!

Two of our favorite up and coming producers out of Toronto, our friends Dzeko & Torres, are back again with the 14th episode of their Rave’n podcast. It’s no secret we’re pretty big fans of the guys from out interview to handing over control of our podcast, we know these guys can never do wrong. And their Rave’n podcast is no exception, showing off some of the biggest tracks of the moment and some of their personal favorites. It’s the perfect mix to get you raging this weekend, so check it out, give the guys some love and download it!

Dzeko & Torres are getting UGLY next weekend on June 23 when they take the stage to warm up for none other than Dada Life at Boston’s Ocean Club! It’s gonna be nuts, don’t miss out – Get your tickets here!

TRACKLIST:
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1. Tiesto & Dyro – Paradise (Original Mix)
w. Tiesto & Dyro vs Krewella – Paradise Alive (ANDRO Mashup)
2. 3LAU, Paris & Simo ft. Bright Lights – Escape (Original Mix)
3. Jus Jack & Oza ft. Blessid Union of Souls – Love Is The Answer (Tiesto Remix)
4. Martin Garrix – Animals (Original Mix)
5. Tiesto & MOTi – Back To The Acid (Original Mix)
6. Don Diablo, Kelis, Alex Clare – Give It All (Don Diablo & CID Club Mix)
7. dBerrie – Decibel (Original Mix)
8. Daddy’s Grove vs. Henry Fong & Toby Green vs. Damian Marley – Stellar Revival (Bebo Serra & Andrea Satta Jammin’ Edit)
9. Timeflies – I Choose U (Fedde Le Grand Remix)
10. Daddy’s Groove & Rob Adans Vs. Eric Prydz – Unbelievable w Every Day (Andylee Re-Mashup)
11. Dzeko & Torres vs. Kaskade – Angel’s Heart Attack (Dzeko & Torres Edit)
12. Cole Plante – Forever (Original Mix) *Demo Of The Week*
13. Josh Butler – Got A Feeling (Bontan Remix Pleasurekraft Edit)