After launching in Southern California 15 years ago and expanding ever since, the Electric Daisy Carnival held its inaugural New York-area event last week. The electronic music festival brought 45,000 to the MetLife Arena in Northern New Jersey, offering 5 stages with 85 DJ acts across a three-day weekend (Friday May 18 – Sunday May 20).

I only made it to Saturday and Sunday after ending up too sick to venture out on Friday. I was bummed that I missed out on some of the fun, but glad I rallied and was able to experience two full days of electronic music bliss.

Overall, EDC NY blew everyone away with unparalleled production for an electronic music festival — the lights, the rides, the performers were all top notch. Yes, this music festival included carnival rides. (The swing was a surprisingly great experience — each time you spun around you heard music from a different stage.) But the essential elements were also executed with perfection: each stage had excellent sound, lights, and dance floors. Event producers Insomniac and their collaborators for this venture, Pacha NYC, deserve credit for such an epic event.

Now on to the music. Here are some highlights from the festival.

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On May 10th, 2012 (this Thursday), Flux Pavilion will be bringing his world famous dubstep sounds to New York’s Roseland Ballroom. He is also bringing heavy hitters Downlink and Cookie Monsta.

Flux Pavilion feat. Example – Daydreamer by Flux Pavilion

Flux Pavilion co-founded Circus records with Dr. P and has given us great tracks such as “I Can’t Stop”, “Bass Cannon” and most recently “Daydreamer”. The song, which you can check out above, has been remixed by Jack Beats, Danny Byrd, and Dillion Francis.

We plan to stay up late and let the bass cannon kick it this Thursday! Check back after the event for photos and coverage.

For more info and to buy tickets go here.

Miike Snow, on the strength of two records and a hit song, sold out three nights at Terminal 5. At the end of their first show in New York, the question was not how they managed to sell 9,000 tickets but what bigger venue will hold them next.

Miike Snow tend to keep things a tad mysterious but have definitely let the veil of secrecy drop a bit. Still donning masks to start the show — gold, this time, instead of the white half-masks that they used previously — it hard to not recognize the members of the band or their great achievements. Most fans know the Grammy-winning production duo of Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (who go by Bloodshy and Avant), and, of course, lead singer Andrew Wyatt.

More of the review including the setlist and photos after the jump.
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A few weeks ago, Act I of Cosmic Opera was unleashed upon New York. Naturally when the night ended on Act I we were eager to see where the Cosmic Opera was heading. (Click here for our review)

Now it’s time for Act II of the Cosmic Opera, Imbroglio, which will take place on April 05 and April 06. Fedde Le Grand will headline both nights at the Cosmic Opera. Zedd, Felix Cartal, Funkagenda, Dave Berrie and Matt Goldman will be supporting acts for Act II. The lineup is full of big names who bring big energy, so we have a hunch that Act II will be a big success.

On April 05, Le Grand will be joined by Zedd, Funkagenda and dBerrie. On April 06, Le Grand and Zedd will be joined by Felix Cartal and Matt Goldman.

Tickets are still available for both nights of the Cosmic Opera. Click here to buy yours.

Be sure to check out TheMusic.FM’s coverage after the event.

Most of the EDM world was in Miami last week for Ultra Fest and the Winter Music Conference. Thankfully the big names return to NYC this weekend.

Laidback Luke feat. Wynter Gordon – Speak Up (Original Mix)

First up we will be heading to Anomaly at Terminal 5 on March 31 to check out Laidback Luke, Martin Solveig, Mt. Eden, Felguk, Pierce Fulton. This lineup is impressive, bringing a wide variety of music styles.

Martin Solveig has seen a sharp rise to fame in the past few years. Not only a great DJ but a well respected producer. “Hello,” Solveig’s track featuring Dragonette can be heard…well pretty much everywhere. His latest album SMASH can be summed up in a few short words…PURE ELECTRONIC FUN.

Martin Solveig – The Night Out (A-Trak vs Martin rework)

Laidback Luke and Martin Solveig are making the most out of their time in NY and doing double duty this weekend. Luke will be playing at Terminal 5 then will be heading over to Pacha, which recently won the best US club at the International Dance Music Awards. He will be supported by Swanky Tunes and Oliver Twizt. The show is called Speak Up which is the name of his latest track featuring Wynter Gordon. Luke always brings the energy and we are excited to see him again.

Solveig will be headlining Lavo after his set at Terminal. The show starts at 11 and head here for more details.

It is going to be a fun and long night of dancing, but we are definitely up for it. Hope to see all you guys at the shows.

Tickets are available for all shows, so get yours now.

Doors for the Terminal 5 show are at 8. Show starts at 9. Buy your tickets here.

Doors at Pacha open at 10. This show is sure to go late, but come early and party all night. Get your tickets and reservations for bottle service here.