NME recently featured the brand new Dim Mak artist Sam Wire on their blog, with a clip from his New Zealand NYE performance at Rhythm & Vines.

Sam Wire, or DJ Wire, is schedule to release his brand new single on Dim Mak Records by early 2012. To find out more on Dim Mak and Sam Wire, visit his official artist page here.

Official Links:
- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/samuelwire
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Wire/361535700837
- Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/djwire1

Sam Wire, comparable to the likes of Example, Chase & Status, and Nero, has released a full new streaming video with the upcoming single “Band Of Outsiders”, available on his official YouTube Page here.

Check back for more updates on Sam Wire, including the future release of “Band Of Outsiders” on Dim Mak Records early 2012.

Felix Cartal is continuing on strong with his bi-weekly podcast series “Weekend Workout”, now available for download on Soundcloud and iTunes!

Weekend Workout: Episode 005 Tracklisting
01. Hardwell – Spaceman
02. Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party – Antidote (Tommy Trash Remix)
03. David Jones – Gigolo
04. Wolfgang Gartner – There and Back
05. Benny Benassi vs. Marshall Jefferson – Move Your Body 2012 (Dub)
06. Handbraekes – Callgurls
07. 2 Bears – Warm & Easy
08. J Trick & Jay Fay – Killswitch
09. Jacques Lu Cont – Reload
10. Modek – Willow
11. Felix Cartal – Domo
12. Clockwork – Squad Up
13. Tristan Garner – Raven
14. Moguai – MPire
15. Felix Cartal – Don’t Turn Off The Lights (Andy Dixon Remix)

Be sure to subscribe to Felix Cartal’s Twitter and Facebook page for all updates, new releases, exclusive downloads, and event information here:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/felixcartal
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/felixcartal

Datsik’s latest release “Fully Blown” feat. Snak The Ripper is now found on the main pages of Beatports “New Releases” and “Dubstep” pages!

Download from Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/fully-blown-feat-snak-the-ripper/859813

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Steve Aoki’s remix compilation for Ladi Dadi released today and now Steve’s offering a Free Download of the Angger Dimas’ remix — Available for all fans today!

Grab your high-quality download, available below.

The International Dance Music Awards, or IDMA has nominated Dim Mak Records as the “Best American Record Label” for their 27th annual awards show:

“On behalf of the Winter Music Conference Directors and the IDMA Advisory Committee we are pleased to confirm your nomination for the 27th Annual International Dance Music Awards.

Dim Mak is nominated for:
Best American Record Label”

VOTING
Nominees are currently posted on the WMC website at: http://www.wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nominees/

The online voting Ballot is currently posted at: http://www.wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/finalballot/

Voting ends March 1, 2012

THE 27TH ANNUAL IDMA’s:
As one of the most anticipated annual events on the global dance music calendar (and the only longstanding awards event dedicated to the dance and electronic music industry) the IDMAs generate over two million votes from music enthusiasts in 206 countries and territories to honor exceptional achievements in 57 award categories. The awards event is an industry program highlight at the center of the WMC week, one of the most anticipated gatherings on the music industry calendar assembling music professionals, artists, DJs and press from 70 countries. Another unique aspect of the IDMAs is the convergence of industry legends and emerging talent alike. As part of its mission statement to serve as a platform for the advancement of the industry, the IDMAs place particular emphasis on innovative artists and industry. As trends in the industry develop and change, the IDMA’s will continue to serve as an essential platform for career launching appearances.

Earlier this afternoon, Electric Forest Festival released the highly-anticipated festival lineup, including Dim Mak’s official involvement in our effort to help curate this event to its fullest.

Dim Mak, amongst others, gathered some of 2011 and 2012′s biggest selling acts and tiered them into one list! With the addition of Felix Cartal, Steve Aoki, Zeds Dead, Alvin Risk, Datsik, and Autoerotique, we’ve set the bar high for the festivals to come in 2012…

Purchase your advance tickets to Michigans “Electric Forest Festival” here at www.electricforestfestival.com.

Felix Cartal’s followup single to “Don’t Turn On The Lights” has been floating with anticipation across the social media clouds for a few weeks now. With only partial edits being playing at Felix’s shows, the closest he’s come to playing the official track was in the “Domo Teaser Video“, uploaded earlier this week. Since most of you we’re cut-off at the drop, Felix has uploaded a longer snippet of the track, showing off it’s strength in this 1:30-minute preview:

Datsik presents the Fully Blown Beatport Chart for February, with 10 brand new tracks featuring artists such as Excision, Downlink, Steve Aoki, Zeds Dead, and more!

Grab the full playlist today on Beatport.com/artist/datsik.

Steve Aoki will be performing live in Mexico City, March 6th at the Jose Cuervo Salon. For more details on the event, visit the official Ticketmaster page here.