24-karat: Kaskade shows off his new mantel pieces.Al Powers

On October 9, inside the Library at Marquee Nightclub, DJ Times magazine and Pioneer DJ equipment brand presented Ryan “Kaskade” Raddon with a gold-plated mixer at a private awards ceremony honoring his No. 1 finish in the annual America’s Best DJ poll. Kaskade played a set in celebration for his fans and peers, including fellow DJs Erick Morillo, Scotty Boy and last year’s winner, Z-Trip, but he’s got more on his plate than enjoying the win. As Kaskade prepares to release new album Fire & Ice, the DJ maintains impeccable balance between creative authenticity and commercial success. His immensely popular production and DJ sets blend euphoric flavors of progressive and ambient melodic-house. Continue reading →