Above & Beyond Is Going Acoustic
This morning (Tuesday, May 7), the infamous trance trio Above & Beyond posted the above photo to their Facebook page. Although no details provided, I must share my excitement. As a long-time enthusiast of electronic music, my enthusiasm is amplified infinitely when a respected electronic producer portrays their extensive musical ability by producing completely different … Read more
Animal Planet Launches “Kitten Cam” for Whales, Chicks, Penguins and More
Last September, Animal Planet’s website launched Kitten Cam, the live internet stream of felines that has thus far received more than 25 million views. The average visitor spends 18 minutes and 50 seconds on the page, which is a “longer length of time than many television shows,”said Marjorie Kaplan, head of Animal Planet. Sensing that … Read more
Eric Prydz Reveals an EPIC Essential Mix
Now, I understand that Eric Prydz’s style isn’t necessarily for everyone – especially those who expect to hear banger after banger throughout a DJ set. However, I do implore you to take a good listen to Prydz’s most recently created Essential Mix. You will find yourself grooving and swaying unconsciously to each track, most of … Read more
Beyonce: 1, Haters: 0
In response to Beyonce’s recent (and criticized) lip sync performance of the National Anthem at the Presidential Inauguration, the singer initiated the Super Bowl press conference in her own way. By singing the National Anthem live. “Any questions?” she asked after completing the incredible performance. “I am a perfectionist,” she explained when asked about the … Read more
The Musical Side Projects of Coachella 2013
Often times, there are some unexpected or even unknown names placed at premium spots on music festival lineups. More often than not, these are the alternative monikers that famous musicians have taken on in their independent side projects. Coachella 2013 offers a handful of exciting side projects that you might not even know existed. Blur … Read more
Coachella 2013 Triggers a Roar From the Crowds
For almost everyone who has attended Coachella, the festival has become personal. Goldenvoice’s ability to not say a single word all year, yet keep hundreds of thousands of antsy fans at their knees begging for the lineup is an art form. It is unconventional and maybe a littttllleee annoying, as most of us anxiously await … Read more
Los Angeles Overreacts to the ‘Cold’ Weather
In Southern California, when temperatures drop below 40, all hell breaks loose. The outdoors is clearly not safe for anyone or anything. Even news stations are frantically encouraging everyone to retrieve the “extra blanket, the heater,” and anything else you may have to stay warm. To all those who live in parts of the world … Read more
La Blogotheque Presents Take Away Shows
Over the past 6 years, La Blogotheque has vastly changed the way people experience music. By filming universally-known bands in the most intimate, acoustic settings, fans experience their talents in ways never seen before. Praised by the New York Times, USA Today, Variety and more, La Blogotheque’s Takeaway Shows encompass the underground approach to popular … Read more
Get Low – Acoustic Cover
Not sure whether to laugh. or praise Dan Henig for having the balls to do create this beautiful thing. Check out his EP on right here!
Meet Disclosure
If they are not already on your radar, they should be. Disclosure, comprised of brothers brits Howard and Guy Lawrence, are bringing previously inaccessible genres of music to the US shores. With their tracks clocking up YouTube views in the tens of thousands just days after being uploaded, and remix requests pouring in from big-name … Read more
Tangible Interaction: The Brains Behind the Beauty
Following an incredible performance at Coachella 2011, Arcade Fire did not cease to push the 80,000 person crowd’s amazement even further by dropping 1,200 beach ball sized led orbs during the “Wake Up” encore. Canadian pop-duo, Purity Ring has taken the crowd’s breath away at each show on their current tour with 20 controlled light … Read more
Boys Noize – Out of the Black [Album Stream]
Hamburg-born Alex Ridha has held onto the reigns of hard electronic for many years whilst masterminding his label Boys Noize Records. It has been some time since Ridha has released any solo productions, due to dedicating the last few years to continuously hitting every major festival around the world while working on collaborations with Mr. … Read more
