She's Electric: Tiga, Tiga burning bright

Mega Canadian producer Tiga is set to rock the Dublin Button Factory on February 7. In 2014 he’ll be playing lots of festivals. Plus, there are rumours of a new album.

Us Deadbots have a new remix out on mega label Ultra Records. We flipped for ‘Space Based’ by American electronic duo Designer Drugs. The release lands on February 11, and will be available on Beatport, iTunes and other major platforms. ultramusic.com/artists. Be ready as Deadbots rock the party with an Eskimo Records release next.

Belfast DJ and producer Phil Kieran has his new single, ‘Computer Games’, incoming on his own label, Phil Kieran Recordings, on February 3.

Life Festival takes place from May 23 – May 25 at Belvedere House, Co. Westmeath. Confirmed artists include Four Tet, LFO, Groove Armada, Maya Jane Coles, Dixon, Ben Clock, DJ Koze, Joy O, Nina Kraviz, Nathan Fake and Ben Pearce. Check www.life-festival.com.

In Derry news, Sirkus Sirkuz has started 2014 with a bang. He joined the roster of Rocstar Agency for UK bookings, and Survivor Agency for appearances in France. He also started his own dance show on 2fm, Sirkus Sirkuz Presents! Find a new mega-mix here.

Soulfinder, the Dublin producer and label head, has been confirmed for a set at the Amsterdam Dance Event ‘14 as part of the Groove Collection Bookings Showcase. He has a tour in the works and a new release, ‘Out Of Time’, on Pitch Music Russia in February. The track features Irish vocalist Amanda Dempsey, plus remixes from Andre Sobata, LoQuai and Silinder. Furthermore, his recent mix for is at six on the Proton Radio Top 100 DJ Mixes Chart. Klick here.

Permit us to give a shout out to Dave Morrissey, and his new weekly radio podcast, Below And Beyond. It’s a DIY project that made waves in Vancouver, New York and London. He’s now taken the podcast home to Dublin, with the aim of bringing listeners everything from techno to soul, reggae to bass, indie to downtempo and breakbeat to jazz. Listen at soundcloud.com/belowandbeyond

Psychonavigation, the Dublin label, has announced an immense release schedule for 2014. It features records from Lorenzo Montana, Shammen Delly, Arche, Johnny Yesterday, Orlando Voorn, Luke Kay, Bruno Bavota, Mick Chillage, Peter Benisch, Oliver Lieb and Anodyne. For more klick here

Jika Jika, the Derry promoter, has started a fortnightly Thursday residency at Jack’s Apartment from February 6. The aim is to bring something new to the city’s electronic scene. Show some love. For more see his Facebook page

Free track give away, courtesy of UNKNWN! Check this gratis mix of Disclosure’s ‘Latch’, featuring Sam Smith.

The next release from Vision Collective Recordings is by Dominic Smith. On Repeat boasts three tracks from the Dublin producer, plus a remix from QuestionmarQ! See www.visioncollectiverecordings.com