The popularity of Barcelona’s Sonar festival has spawned a whole annex of ‘off’ events all over the city during the festival weekend (16th-18th June).
Over the past few years house and electro labels have made sure that they host a party in one of Barcelona’s many clubs and venues transforming the city into a 4 day non-stop party, attracting aficionados from all over the world. For those of us who can’t make it this year (with a valid excuse) but don’t want to miss out on the musical mayhem, Awdio.com will be in town to stream some of the most exciting events in real time. It’s true that you won’t get the hot Spanish sun, the beach, the pan con tomate or the inexhaustible tattooed party people, but you will get the music, a lot of it, in real-time, leaving the rest to your imagination.
This year parties to stream include :
Tape feat. Alex Murak, Carola Pisaturo, Chris Carrier, Dan Ghenacia, Gwen Maze, Holmar Filipson, Jef K, Le loup & Seuil, Makam, Milton Jackson, Mindz Control Ultra aka Tiago Fragateiro & DJ Yellow, Paco, Shade, Spirit Catcher.
Get Physical Party feat. M.A.N.D.Y. , DJ T. , Audiofly, Tim Green, Catz 'N Dogz, Smash TV, Arnau Tango, Albert Rodriguez, Javi Sampol.
Sub Club Parties (Artists TBC)
Soma Party feat. Slam, Silicone Soul, Pan Pot, Dolly La Parton aka Alex Under
DEloud Party feat. Hernan Cattaneo, Guido Schneider, DJ W!ld, Jeremy P. Caulfield, Dilo, Swat Squad, OscarFly & Zippitcher, Danilax, DJ KiMO
Watch this space for more info about the events

Can't make it to Detroit this year? Well, here's something that should console you: the entire official festival will be streamed online via Resident Advisor and on Awdio.com

With the help of media players powered by Awdio, the sounds of the iconic electronic music festival will be broadcast live around the world. Streams run from noon until midnight each day, and there will be separate streams for all five stages, so you can hear every last moment of the action at Hart Plaza, from DJ Harvey's opening set on Saturday to Flying Lotus's closer on Monday. You can take a look at the festival's schedule on RA to find out when everyone's playing (and remember to adjust for Detroit local time). The players will be embedded on the event listings below once the festival gets started and will of course also be available on Awdio.com. Just watch this space.
Just one thing to keep in mind: There's a chance some artists would rather keep their sets offline, so be prepared for some of them to opt out out of the streams.


May 28 Movement Detroit 2011 - Day 1
May 29 Movement Detroit 2011 - Day 2
May 30 Movement Detroit 2011 - Day 3

The Munich club Rote Sonne invites some Austria's biggest talent to represent the sounds of Vienna. Elektro Guzzi , the most digital sounding band who perform their tight and structured tracks 100% live.
Electric Indigo who has been a one of the most influential leading female DJs with her Female Pressure collective and label. Patrick Pulsinger has dabbled in jazz, techno and more experimental sounds which hasn't prevented him gaining an almost cult like status on the electronic dance music scene.
Live on Awdio this Friday (13th May) from Rote Sonne

Catalytic celebrate the release of their new EP by Monkey Brothers featuring a remix by French producer Alex Kid. The EP has already had some great feedback from members of the house scene.
Monkey Brothers will play a special live Awdio set from the Catalytic Studios on Wednesday 11th May at 8pm so join them for this momentous occasion.

Somebody EP is available in Beatport, Juno, ...& all good digital stores.
Listen here

Guitarist for cult rock pre-grunge band Sonic Youth, Lee Ranaldo has since gone on to not only have a successful career as a solo artist but has also become famous for his writing skills. His road journals have been a true insight into what it really is to be in a rock n' roll band. His new solo project combines video, song and experimentation and of course genius guitar playing!
He'll be performing live at Paris' Point Ephémere on Sunday 8th May streamed live on Awdio.com. Make a note in your diary as this is event not to be missed!

If you need to brush up on your music history this may help



Lee Ranaldo solo


 

How all these producers and DJs have been gathered together under one roof is anyone's guess but this an event not to be missed. French touch (old and new) is in the house with Zdar, Boombass aka Cassius, I Cube & Gilb'R aka Chateau Flight, Panteros 666, Canblaster, Myd, Sam Tiba aka Club Cheval, Dimitri from Paris, Cosmo Vitelli, Ariel Wizman, DJ Deep, Krikor all live and direct on Awdio.com from La Bellevilloise in Paris.

Here's a couple of classics to get you in the mood: