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Kicking off on December 5 is the 12th edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach, the country's largest art show. The 2012 edition saw some 50,000 people converge in Miami to see the overwhelming number of galleries, discussions, shows, installations, and much, much more, and we have a feeling the attendance could increase this year, especially with the number of dance music-oriented shows going down. It makes sense; Miami is the center of the electronic dance music world during the annual Winter Music Conference, and even though Art Basel is more geared to the art world (obvs), it's a given to infuse the world of dance music into such a huge event. We wanted to make sure that, if you're out there getting your art on, you have a spot to hit where you can then get your dance on, so why not compile a solid list of dance music options for your December Miami stay? There's at least one thing going on every day, so you truly have no excuses.
CHAPEL
Date: December 4, 2013
Location: The Garret : 697 N Miami Ave (Entrance on NE7th St.)
Artists: Hereos x Villains
Tickets: Free (with RSVP)
FRESH.i.AM and Heroes x Villains are linking up for CHAPEL, which kicks off at Art Basel. You can expect some of the finest in luxury trap, and a preview of the forthcoming free CHAPEL EP from HxV, which drops on December 9. From the organizers: "Chapel's purpose is to create a neo-modern take on the value-relation of products and mans relationship to products. This installation is comprised of a light installation created in collaboration with visual effects studio Goma, an original score and performance by HXV, and fashion product installation by FIA. As an homage to a pre-internet sense of discovery, items will be presented in limited quantities and only be available at CHAPEL."
Darkside
Date: December 5, 2013
Location: MANA Wynwood
Artists: Darkside
Tickets: $32-40
Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington approaching music from electronic and psychedelic rock arenas (respectively), providing a dope chillout vibe to the Basel proceedings.
Crew Love Presents Art Bagel
Date: December 5, 2013
Location: Trade, 1851439 Washington Ave.
Artists: Soul Clap, No Regular Play (live), Tanner Ross
Tickets: $20
How many other Basel shows are going to have bagel buffets?! Bagels go down at 10PM, include cream cheese, and will be on some first come/first serve ish. Oh yeah, some of the finest dance music DJs we hope you're not sleeping on will be performing. Don't sleep!
Luciano / Pete Tong
Date: December 5, 2013
Location: LIV
Artists: Luciano, Pete Tong
Tickets: $60 (female), $90 (male)
This might be the most stereotypical "EDM" event of the entire Art Basel this year, but Miami is one of the American capitals for dance music, so it's to be expected. If you and your party wanted to floss a bit and hear a Pete Tong selection, you might as well.
Out of This
Date: December 5, 2013
Location: Gramps, 176 NW 24 St.
Artists: Jubilee, L-Vis 1990
Tickets: Free (with RSVP)
While bass-twisting DJs like Jubilee and L-Vis 1990 might be the names you're immediately drawn to, they also have some indie groups on the bill as well, so you're getting a solid, diverse night out.
One Million Square Feet of Culture
Date: December 5, 2013
Location: Wynwood Cigar Factory, 101 NW 24th Street
Artists: Gesaffelstein, Jacques Greene, L-Vis 1990
Tickets: Free (with RSVP to [email protected])
This night is curated by Pitchfork, and should be one to attend. Gesaffelstein, Jacques Green, and L-Vis 1990 opening? One for the record books. http://pitchfork.com/news/53153-pitchfork-guest-curate-10000-square-feet-in-miami-featuring-gesaffelstein-jacques-greene/
Basel Paradise
Date: December 6, 2013
Location: Lou La Vie, 1444 Biscayne Blvd.
Artists: DJ Green Lantern, Heroes x Villains, Speakerfoxxx
Tickets: Free (with RSVP)
For those who are trying to get turnt. Danny Brown's on this bill as well. No way you should be missing this.
Basel Castle
Date: December 7, 2013
Location: Grand Central Park, downtown Miami
Artists: Brodinski, Gesaffelstein (live), SBTRKT, Heroes x Villains, BLKKMORRIS, The Knocks
Tickets: $25 (general admission), $50 (VIP)
The Bromance crew is in effect, with a special live Gesaffelstein performance, more than likely bringing tracks from Aleph being recreated in downtown Miami. Also on the bill are the likes of Chance the Rapper, Travi$ Scott, and more!
Fool's Gold Day Off Miami
Date: December 8, 2013
Location: MANA Wynwood
Artists: A-Trak, Flosstradamus, Dave1 of Chromeo, Brenmar, Nick Catchdubs
Tickets: $50 (VIP)
Fool's Gold doesn't fuck around, trust. Their "Day Off" parties have been popping off since the end of the summer, and to have the crew hit Miami on the last day of Art Basel, with everyone from Trick Daddy to Nick Catchdubs on the bill? Should be a proper send-off.
