We have some exciting news!

We are looking for a few summer interns to assist our social media marketing team, located in the heart of Hollywood, CA. All applicants should live in the area and have a passion for electronic music and events, please do not submit your resume if this does not apply to you.

Ideal candidates will possess the following skills and qualities:

-superior writing ability (for assisting with our blog)
-passion for social media with a knowledge of major platforms and emerging platforms
-strong market and web research skills
-high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks
-graphic design, video editing, WordPress, HTML and SEO experience not required but are a plus

If you are a college student looking to gain valuable insight into the marketing and entertainment industries, please email your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Now for the fun part…

After last year’s “Ravechella” where the Sahara tent was quite literally packed with some of the biggest talent in the EDM world from open to close of the entire festival, expectations were very high for electronic music for 2013. When the long-awaited lineup finally dropped, the internet went alight with both  complaints and praise towards the relative obscurity and lack of top-billing EDM headliners. But we’re here to assure you, EDM is alive and well this year at Coachella, and with the pop-radio EDM acts absent, it gives room to really get into some amazing talent without the not-so-amazing bandwagon crowd. The lineup is so deep that there will actually be, for the first time ever, a 5th stage dedicated to the deeper grooves of dance music, as hinted at and confirmed by Jason Bentley.

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Here’s just a few acts that are reasons enough the EDM of Coachella (Not necessarily confined just to the Sahara any longer) will live up to, if not exceed last year’s lofty expectations:

Dog Blood

This hotly anticipated act is the joint project of two of the hardest working, and hardest hitting talents in the EDM world: Boys Noize and Skrillex. And no, this isn’t the noisy Skrill-step you may have heard back in 2011, the cross-genre electro-techno-bass sets that this duo throw down are absolutely dynamic with styles ranging from disco to reggae to metal-like guitar riffs, and not missing a beat in between.

Tommy Trash

After a year of absolutely killing it with amazing releases, including a Grammy-nominated remix for deadmau5′ track with Chris James “The Veldt”, this Australian producer and DJ has been carving out a space for himself as one of the most in-demand DJs this year. Throw in his recent mega-hit with Coachella veteran Sebastian Ingrosso “Reload” and you know this set is going to be one for the books.

Bassnectar

To say Bassnectar’s following is devout is an understatement. The bone-shattering bass is aggressive, yet accessible, and tons of fun. And he loves his fans. Make sure to look your best for the family photos:

Infected Mushroom

The visual show alone is enough to blow your mind:

Dillon Francis 

The crown prince of Moombahton, the cat-loving prankster’s music has an infectious energy that you simply can’t deny. And with a long track record of hijinks and guest appearances/shoutouts, don’t be surprised if some of his friends show up to party too.

Major Lazer 

Diplo’s ‘Jamaican’ alter-ego/project is an entire experience. With frenzied dancers ‘expressing themselves’ and guest MCs, and Diplo crowdsurfing in a giant inflatable ball, a Major Lazer set is just a really amazing party and is an absolutely crowd pleaser.  No two sets are the same, so don’t make the mistake of skipping it cause you “saw it a few years ago”.

Baauer

Come for the “Harlem Shake”, stay for a set full of some top-notch trap music from one of the genre’s groundbreaking artists helping to popularize and carve out a name for Trap music in 2013. Don’t expect to film one of those videos though… it’s dead.

Moby

The godfather of modern EDM. Don’t discount him (or Paul Oakenfold, for that matter) based on their age and the fact they were at their peak when you were a kid… there’s a reason they’re still around and getting these kinds of bookings. Get ready for a musical history lesson.

Knife Party

What started as a side project has taken a life of its own for former members of Pendulum. Perhaps you’ve heard “Internet Friends“. That was just the beginning. This is not a set for the faint of heart. It is a Knife Party, after all.

Hardwell 

There’s a good reason he ended up on #6 of the DJ Mag top 100 list. This young star not only produces hit-after-hit, but runs Revealed Recordings with a wheelhouse packed full of some of the top festival-sized bangers this year.

Excision

We’re equal opportunity here, and the bone-crushing sounds of Dubstep need some recognition too. Excision’s 100,000 Watt sound system and eletrifying visual show in the form of “The Executioner” is something you have to see and hear to believe.

Last year Coachella had French wunderkind Madeon taking the stage of the Sahara tent at a tender age of 17. This year we’ve got Spanish star Danny Avila, whose whirlwind tour across the US and hit track “Breaking Your Fall” is only the beginning of what is sure to be a huge career.

Maya Jane Coles

If you need any reason to take a break from the Big-Room sound of the Sahara tent, Maya Jane Coles is it. Predicted to be one of the artists christening the new deeper, groovy house stage, this British DJ has been making waves in the last 2 years as one of the most dynamic and promising talents in house music.

Disclosure

Disclosure may not end up in the Sahara tent, but this duo of UK Garage influenced brothers are a must-see act, with a groovy and deep sound that has been making its rounds all over the world, touching down on the West Coast for the first time. You won’t want to miss this.

Pretty Lights

Pretty Lights music is an otherworldly blend of electro/dubstep/funk/soul fueled by samples of classics that are bent and twisted into beautiful glitchy melodies. Oh, and he used Etta James’ “Somethings Got A Hold of Me” sample long before Avicii did for “Levels”. It’s only fitting he’ll be playing his much better use of the sample in the same spot a year later.

Eric Prydz

Don’t go expecting a neon-clad “Call on Me” kind of set, unafraid to dive into his Pryda and Cirez D catalogs for progressive sets that are heavy and complex, Eric Prydz takes you on an intense journey through music that wraps you up in emotional builds with cathartic breaks. It’s likely that he’ll be in charge of closing out the Sahara for the weekend, so you know he’ll have some big tricks up his sleeves to wrap up an unforgettable weekend.

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Oh, and one last parting bit… here’s a picture from the setup of the Festival this weekend… for our friends who were in Miami, does anything look familiar?

and a comparison of the Mojave and Gobi with the Sahara in the background:

That’s right. The Sahara tent is going mega-structure. I rest my case.

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And who said the party is confined just to the Polo Grounds? We’ve got a ton of parties in the surrounding resorts in Palm Springs and Indio. Chill out by the pool at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa and you won’t even care about not being at the festival! With special parties with performances from NERVO, Chuckie, Sultan + Ned Shepard or Morgan Page at this first-class venue on music’s hottest weekend, the party doesn’t ever have to stop. Tickets are still available for purchase here.

With the first wave of the lineup already out, you’re in for a stacked experience with music from Justice, Diplo, Cosmic Gate, Seth Troxler, Chris Lake, Caspa, Rusko, and more! You won’t want to miss one of the hottest festivals to hit the midwest in one of the best locations to get down right on the beach!

Tickets on sale NOW! Get yours here!

There’s nothing worse than the end of the weekend. To help you cope, we’ve got a new crop of shows that will hold you over for the week! You know the drill, find your city, grab your tickets, and get ready to party!

Tuesday – 2/4
Feed Me & Mord Fustang @ Royale Nightclub – Tickets Here

Wednesday – 2/6
Arty @ The Estate – Boston – Tickets Here
Generation Wild Tour w/ Deniz Koyu @ Bar FX – Worcester, MA – Tickets Here

CHICAGO:
Wednesday – 2/6
Studio Sessions w/ Moguai @ Studio Paris — Tickets Here

CONNECTICUT:
Tuesday – 2/5
Generation Wild w/ Deniz Koyu @ Shrine at the MGM Grand - Mashantucket — Tickets Here

LAS VEGAS:
Monday – 2/4
Cedric Gervais @ XS Nightclub — Tickets Here

Tuesday – 2/5
Major Lazer Guest Residency @ 1OAK at the Mirage — Tickets Here

Wednesday – 2/6
Surrender your Wednesday w/ Nervo @ Surrender Nightclub — Tickets Here

Thursday – 2/7
BASSment feat. Kill The Noise @ Body English — Tickets Here
Manufactured Superstars @ Tryst Nightclub — Tickets Here

LOS ANGELES:
Monday – 2/4
Monday Social w/ Mark Farina @ Playhouse Hollywood — Tickets Here

Wednesday – 2/6
John Dahlback @ Supperclub Hollywood — Tickets Here

Thursday – 2/7
Avicii presents House for Hunger charity event@ Vanguard Hollywood — Tickets Here
Stafford Brothers @ Lure Nightclub — Tickets Here

MIAMI:
Wednesday – 2/6
GTA @ LIV Nightclub — Tickets Here

Thursday – 2/7
Bingo Players @ LIV Nightclub — Tickets Here
Kontrol presents Yousef @ Mansion Nightclub — Tickets Here

NEW YORK:
Monday – 2/4
Generation Wild Tour w/ Deniz Koyu @ The Westcott Theater -Syracuse — Tickets Here

Thursday – 2/7
Otto Knows @ Aura Light & Sound Suite – East Meadow, NY — Tickets Here

ORANGE COUNTY:
Thursday – 2/7
Tritonal @ Sutra Nightclub — Tickets Here
Special Event w/ Cazzette @ Heat Ultra Lounge — Tickets Here

PHILADELPHIA:
Thursday – 2/7
Generation Wild Tour w/ Deniz Koyu @ LIT Ultrabar — Tickets Here

SEATTLE:
Wednesday – 2/6
Butch Clancy & Schoolboy @ Foundation Nightclub — Tickets Here

WASHINGTON DC:
Thursday – 2/7
Swanky Tunes @ Josephine Nightclub — Tickets Here

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ATLANTA
Friday – 2/1
Feed Me @ Opera Nightclub — Tickets Here

ATLANTIC CITY
Friday – 2/1
Sultan + Ned Shepard @ HQ Nightclub — Tickets Here

Saturday – 2/2
Manufactured Superstars @ HQ Nightclub — Tickets Here
Steve Aoki @ MIXX Nightclub — SOLD OUT

BOSTON
Friday – 2/1
Chus+Ceballos w/ Wil Trahan @ Bijou Nightclub — Tickets Here

Saturday – 2/2
Dirty Vegas @ Rumor Nightclub — Tickets Here

CANADA
Friday – 2/1
Hardwell presents Revealed Bus Tour @ New City Gas, Montreal QC — SOLD OUT

Saturday – 2/2
Hardwell presents Revealed Bus Tour @ The Guvernment, Toronto ON — Tickets Here
Juicy Montreal: Robbie Rivera/Chris Lake/Hot Mouth @ New City Gas, Montreal QC — Tickets Here

Sunday – 2/3
Hardwell presents Revealed Bus Tour @ Mustang Lounge, London ON — Tickets Here

CHICAGO
Friday – 2/1
Savoy Live with Lasers @ The Mid — Tickets Here

Saturday – 2/2
John Dahlback @ The Mid — Tickets Here

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LAS VEGAS
Friday – 2/1
Dirty South @ XS Nightclub — Tickets Here
Surrender your Friday w/ Afrojack @ Surrender Nightclub — Tickets Here
Benny Benassi @ Marquee Nightclub — Ticket sales closed. Check @ Box Office
Jeremih performs Live @ The Bank — Tickets Here
Stacey Pullen & Chris Kennedy @ Body English at the Hard Rock — Tickets Here

Saturday – 2/2
Avicii @ XS Nightclub — Tickets Here
Jermain Dupri @ Tryst Nightclub – Tickets Here
Surrender your Saturday w/ Calvin Harris @ Surrender Nightclub — Tickets Here
Bambi @ Marquee Nightclub — Tickets Here
Stefano Noferini @ Body English at the Hard Rock — Tickets Here
J. Cole @ Haze Nightclub — Tickets Here

Sunday – 2/3
Red Foo @ XS Nightclub — Tickets Here
Peanut Butter Wolf @ Body English at the Hard Rock — Tickets Here

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LOS ANGELES
Friday – 2/1
Awakening: Ronski Speed + Stoneface & Terminal @ Exchange LA — Tickets Here
Control: Borgore/Ookay/Kennedy Jones @ Avalon Hollywood — Tickets Here
Helena @ Playhouse Hollywood — Tickets Here
Scooter & Lavelle @ BloK — Tickets Here

Saturday – 2/2
Inception: White Noise w/ Peter Rauhofer @ Exchange LA — Tickets Here
Avaland: Manuel de la Mare & Syndey Blu @ Avalon Hollywood — Tickets Here
Jordan Suckley @ The Belasco — Tickets Here
Porter Robinson presents Circle Assembly @ Hollywood Palladium — SOLD OUT

Sunday – 2/3
Dim Mak Sundays SUPER BOWL Party @ Drai’s Hollywood — Tickets Here

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MIAMI
Friday – 2/1
Erick Morillo @ Story Nightclub — Tickets Here
Icona Pop @ LIV Nightclub — Tickets Here
LA Riots @ Mansion Nightclub — Tickets Here

Saturday – 2/2
Miss Kittin + Kevin Saunderson @ Story Nightclub — Tickets Here
Michael Brun @ LIV Nightclub — Tickets Here
Wippenberg, Bass Kleph & Helena @ Mansion Nightclub — Tickets Here
Rony Seikaly & Louis Puig @ Space Nightclub — Tickets Here

OHIO
Friday – 2/1
Flinch @ Liquid/Sixx, Cleveland — Tickets Here
Generation Wild w/ Deniz Koyu, Danny Avila & dBerrie@ Bluestone, Columbus — Tickets Here

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ORANGE COUNTY
Friday – 2/1
Party Rock Takeover @ Sutra — Tickets Here

Saturday – 2/2
Dirty South @ Sutra — Tickets Here

NEW YORK
Friday – 2/1
Girls & Boys w/ Chris Lake & Fareoh @ Webster Hall — Tickets Here

Saturday – 2/2
Feed Me w/ TEETH & Mord Fustang @ Webster Hall — Tickets Here
Electric Beach: Fehrplay @ Santos Party House — Tickets Here

Sunday – 2/2
Feed Me w/ Teeth & Mord Fustang (2nd Night added!) @ Webster Hall — Tickets Here

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SAN FRANCISCO
Friday – 2/1
Porter Robinson presents Circle Assembly @ The Warfield — SOLD OUT

SAN DIEGO
Friday – 2/1
Shogun @ Voyeur — Tickets Here

SEATTLE
Friday – 2/1
Popeska & DallasK @ Foundation Nightclub — Tickets Here

Saturday – 2/2
Lange feat. Betsie Larkin @ Foundation Nightclub — Tickets Here

WASHINGTON DC
Friday – 2/1
Avicii: Super Glow @ DC Armory — Tickets Here

Wanna know what’s been bumpin at the Wantickets office this week? Find out below!

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BEN: PIXL ft Nicole Millar – Crazy

RUSSELL: Just Blaze x Baauer “HIGHER”

JEROME: David Amo & Julio Navas & Rober Gaez – This Is True House (Original Mix)

MARISA: UZ – V6 (Astronomar edit)

STEFAN: Nicky Romero – Symphonica (Bare Remix)

CHLOE: Brodinski’s BRTV Set

VANESSA: Knife Party – Power Glove

JESSICA: The Postal Service – Such Great Heights
In honor of the Coachella line up finally being released…