The tickets have come, the schedule is out, and your dealer is running out of ‘party favors’ – all signs pointing to Electric Zoo knocking at your door. This year is the first time the festival is going three days, and if you don’t know how to pace yourself, you’re going to miss out on the ridiculousness that is EZ. Check out our can’t miss acts, a schedule of who we’re going to see, and some tips to help you survive the weekend after the jump.

This Labor Day, NYC is hosting Electric Zoo, one of the world’s premier electronic music festivals. With so many artists and genres represented, we’re highlighting some of our favorite acts coming to the Big Apple. This week, you’ll meet High Contrast, one of the world’s premiere drum and bass DJs. COED scored an exclusive interview with the legend, so check out what he has to say about his new album, vegan food, and dubstep after the jump!

This summer, we’re determined to bring you party animals the best of the best dance parties. We kicked off in grand fashion at Governor’s Ball but we plan on going out with the biggest bang of all: Electric Zoo on Randall’s Island. Brought to you by our friends at Made Event, Electric Zoo will shock and awe this Labor Day Weekend for the third year in a row. Get your tickets here. I’ve been the previous two years and can say with utmost confidence that Randall’s Island turns into the biggest outdoor club you could ever imagine. The picture below doesn’t come close to doing this party justice. Read the details after the jump!

A heavy-hitting blend of rock, drum & bass and electronica, Australian band Pendulum is guaranteed to knock your socks off. With their deep sinking hooks and head-banging melodies, this unique blend of DJ and band has been drawing crowds from around the world. They were recently nominated by URB.com for Artist of the Year. And we had a chance to catch up w… Click to read more