Editor's Note: This a three-part series of our choices for the best WMC parties. Duran, B.A.C. and Lackner will give you their top 5 picks on what you absolutely cannot miss during the week of WMC. Don't forget you can post your WMC even on Miami Nights by clicking here.
In 15 days Winter Music Conference will finally be here! I already have everything planned out on what I must attend, and now I will offer you a bit of knowledge on what I think will absolutely be the best parties during the week. Some of you might disagree with me, but just so you know I'm always right. So here we go:
MSTRKRFT, Benny Benassi, Boyz Noise, Fischerspooner & friends @ Mansion Tuesday
Why? Because where else are you going to see such an amazing lineup? Mansion’s Tuesday night WMC opening party is becoming legendary in my book. The Opium Group takes a huge risk in booking progressive acts that stand out amongst their tried-and-true lineup of the usual suspects. Last year it was Peaches, The Presents, Crystal Castles, Junkie XL, Brazilian Girls and DJ Hell, and this year they followed it up with more amazing bookings. In addition to the aforementioned artists, hometown hero Lazaro Casanova and more are expected perform as well.
DJ Hell, Tommie Sunshine, LA Riots, Jesse Rose, Treasure Fingers, Kill the Noise and more @ The Vagabond Tuesday
What was once just considered the day to have most of the low-key WMC parties, it turns out that Tuesday this year will be a killer. The Vagabond will jump into to the Miami club scene with its first proper party this day. And what better way to get things started than with Tommie Sunshine and LA Riots? Un-fucking-believable.
Downtown Riot 2 @ Studio A Wednesday
Maybe I being a little biased here because Miami Nights co-hosted the Downtown Riot party last year. But last year’s lineup of MSTRKRFT, Tommie Sunshine, Princess Superstar, Chromeo, Lazaro Casanova and Conway was amazing even if it didn’t pack the house like the Fixed and Get Physical parties the nights before. Well I have a feeling this year will be a bit different. Switch, Sinden, Jesse Rose, Annie Mac, Duke Dumont and Drop the Lime take the helm. I think it’s going to interesting to see how the sounds of London, Berlin and New York blend together into one cohesive party.
Ultra Music Festival Day 1 @ Bicentennial Park Friday
If you have to choose a day to go to Ultra, please choose Day 1. While Day 2 is stuck in dance music past, Day 1 is well balanced and varied. Justice, Deadmau5, Digitalism, M.A.N.D.Y., Boyz Noise and the dark horse booking The Bravery. What’s the only thing wrong with Day 1’s lineup? The fact that Tiesto is headlining when we know the man will be back in town probably a week after Ultra. Organizers should have given his ass the boot and paid more money for Justice to bring down the glowing cross and Marshall stacks.
Fixed NYC @ Studio A Saturday
Three words: Simian Mobile Disco. Not convincing enough? How do the names Erol Alkan and Gui Boratto sound? Add on to that emerging and soon to be household names like Radioslave and Riton plus Fixed resident DJs Dave P. and JDH and you’ve got yourself a fucking party. My only disappointment is that the Ed Banger crew is nowhere to be found.
Also, I'll take 50 Tiesto shows before I see a single Bravery one. At least I can make fun of Tiesto, The Bravery's popular and musical failure would just sadden me.
By the way, how was Justice? I read it was a giant Bro-fight.