Crave caught up with Grammy nominated L.A. spinners Sultan + Shepard at The Music Lounge, the annual 3-day dance-party throwdown featuring live sets and interviews with the world’s biggest DJs, producers and more.
Revered by many as the kings of progressive house, the producer duo and heads of Harem Records sat down with Crave mic man Shane O’Neil to discuss the party scene, their upcoming new single and the avalanche of new material in store for the rest of 2016. The scenemakers cover what they love most about Miami, catching up with their DJ friends and the true fans who make the trek out for the beautiful weather and musical exhilaration at the biggest dance party of the year.
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Crossing influences of rock and hip-hop at the onset, the two originally found common ground over EDM, bonding over Chemical Brothers, Moby, Underworld and beyond. Despite stressing quality over quantity, Sultan + Shepard’s new deal with Armada inspired a wildly productive winter grind, which has resulted in six months’ worth of music. Look for the new material to flow in the second half of the year.
Highlights From The Music Lounge:
The Music Lounge Highlights
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Welcome to The Music Lounge, presented by iHeartMedia, with VIP Lounge by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Red Foo and friends at the The Music Lounge, presented by iHeartMedia, with VIP Lounge by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
VIP parking at the The Music Lounge, presented by iHeartMedia, with VIP Lounge by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Partygoers at the The Music Lounge VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Partygoers play ping pong in the SWATCH area at the The Music Lounge VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Robin Shultz performs at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Enjoy a cocktail at the The Music Lounge VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
The 2016 REMIX Awards on display at the The Music Lounge VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Steve Aoki performs at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Partygoers at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Gina Turner performs at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Gina Turner performs at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Pool party at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Peter Acosta.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
AfroJack performs at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
The 7UP ice luge at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Oliver Heldens performs at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Jagermeister cocktails taste goooood at Partygoers at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
ARTY performs at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Pool party at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Peter Acosta.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Laidback Luke performs at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
AfroJack turning it up at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Jagermeister bar is always open at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
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The Music Lounge | Ultra Music Festival 2016
Partygoers at the The Music Lounge presented by iHeartMEDIA, VIP area by Crave and 7UP, held at the W South Beach hotel, during the world famous Ultra Music Festival.
Photo by Dylan Vigliotti.
