Stereogum — Earlier this month, two of the kids who had gone to the Maryland date of Diplo’s Mad Decent Block Party festival died of drug-related issues, and many more were hospitalized. As a result, festival organizers have tightened up the rules for the rema... more info

Perez Hilton — It's hard to describe Grimes sonically. It's pop but it's left-of-center pop. Musically she keeps experimenting and trying new things, which keeps things very exciting. The Canadian is back with a new jam that reminds us of a Charli XCX song if it w... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris La Putt The 2014 Mad Decent Block Parties are underway, having just hit NYC on Saturday (8/9) in Coney Island's MCU Park. The lineup included label boss Diplo rapper Vic Mensa who was fresh off a Lollapalooza... more info

Stereogum — Diplo and Skrillex are both at the top of their respective games — the former has the pop music world on lock and the latter is the reigning EDM king — so it’s interesting to see what they come up with when they work together. BBC Radio 1 broad... more info

Core News — “Diplo in the mix, recorded live in Las Vegas! Expect the ultimate party plus a new Jack U track on the show. There’s everything from Trap to Hip Hop to Festival House and more” Check out other Diplo & Friends shows here and subscribe to the fe... more info

Core News — “Swedish wild child Elliphant is in the mix after some huge collaborations with Skrillex and Diplo.” Check out other Annie Nightingale Shows here and subscribe to the feed to get updated about fresh shows. Annie Nightingale 2014-08-09 Elliphant g... more info

Stereogum — Kiesza is a Canadian dance-pop singer who’s been working with Diplo and Skrillex and whose name has popped up a few times in Chris’s Week In Pop columns. She seems primed to be a big deal, even with the difficult-to-spell name and everything, and... more info

Core News — “Diplo is having a ball with The Partysquad and Party Favor sharing mixing duties. Expect tracks & remixes from Snelle Jelle, M.I.A., GTA, Gent & Jawns, Showtek & Carnage!” Check out other Diplo & Friends shows here and subscribe to the feed to g... more info

NME — More than 20 revellers were hospitalised more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — “What kind of rave ends at 11?” more info