Moon Boots @ Sound
Previewed for LA Weekly: Moon Boots at First Landing at Sound Listen to the Sunday School Sessions mix from Moon Boots.
Beth Orton: Kidsticks (Anti)
Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine July 2016 Issue: Beth Orton Kidsticks (ANTI) Beth Orton takes an electronic turn on Kidsticks. While Orton has become increasingly known for her folk leanings, the singular-sounding hollow-voiced artist … Continue reading
Powers @ Echo
Previewed for LA Weekly: Powers at the Echo Listen to “Sunshine” via Powers’ SoundCloud.
Air: Twentyears (Rhino)
Reviewed for Mix Magazine July 2016 Issue: Air Twentyears (Rhino) Read more about this release from a previous blog post.
AM & Joey Waronker Unplug On Precious Life
AM & Joey Waronker interviewed for their album, Precious Life, for Mix Magazine July 2016 Issue: AM & Joey Waronker Unplug On Precious Life Listen to the title track via AM’s SoundCloud.
Wild Beasts: Boy King
Wild Beasts‘ Hayden Thorpe and producer John Congleton interviewed for the album, Boy King, for Mix Magazine July 2016 Issue: Wild Beasts: Boy King Watch the official video for “Get My Bang.”
Calyx & TeeBee: Creating 1×1
Calyx & TeeBee interviewed for their album, 1×1, for DJ Times Magazine July 2016 Issue: Calyx & TeeBee: Creating 1×1 Listen to a cross section of Calyx & TeeBee productions via their SoundCloud.
Mayer Hawthorne @ Santa Monica Pier
Previewed for LA Weekly: Mayer Hawthorne at Twilight Concert Series at Santa Monica Pier Have a listen to episodes from Mayer’s imaginary radio station, Hawthorne Radio.
From Bowie Reissues to Blink-182, Here’s What’s Coming to Record Stores and Streaming Services in July
Write up on Bright Light Bright Light‘s album, Choreography, for The A.V. Club: From Bowie Reissues to Blink-182, Here’s What’s Coming to Record Stores and Streaming Services in July Watch a performance of “All … Continue reading
Bassrush Presents Funktion @ Regent
Previewed for LA Weekly: Viper: Live and Bad Company UK @ Regent Theater Listen to the official EDC Las Vegas 2016 bassPOD Soundtrack via Bassrush. Alternatively, listen to Matrix and Futurebound’s … Continue reading
Moby On His New Memoir And His Wild ’90s Years
Moby interviewed for his memoir, Porcelain, for LA Weekly: Moby on His New Memoir and His Wild ’90s Years: I Was a Debauched Drunk Listen to audio samples of Porcelain via Moby on Spotify.
Beth Orton @ Teragram Ballroom
Previewed for LA Weekly: Beth Orton at the Teragram Ballroom Listen to the whole album via ANTI- Records’ YouTube channel
Maya Jane Coles @ Exchange
Previewed for LA Weekly: Maya Janes Coles at Inception at the Exchange Listen to the Maya Jane Cole remix of Sia’s “Alive.”
Book Nook: Good Trouble: Interview With Author Joe Biel
Microcosm Publishing‘s Joe Biel interviewed about his book, Good Trouble, for New Noise Magazine Issue 24: Follow Joe on Twitter to keep up with his activities.
Seven Tracks That Influenced Groove Armada
Groove Armada‘s Tom Findlay interviewed for their FABRICLIVE 87 compilation for DJ Mag USA: Seven Tracks That Influenced Groove Armada Watch the trailer for the compilation via Fabric.
Rumors @ Gin Ling Way
Previewed for LA Weekly: Rumors Los Angeles with Guy Gerber and DJ Harvey at Gin Ling Way Listen to Guy Gerber’s mix at Rumors Beach House Ibiza via Mixcloud. Listen to … Continue reading
Underworld: Above The Influence
Underworld‘s Karl Hyde interviewed for their album, Barbara, Barbara we are facing a shining future, for Under The Radar Magazine May/June 2016 Issue: Underworld: Above The Influence Watch “Tokyo Street Poem,” an installation by … Continue reading
Electronic Duo Classixx Proves That You Can Get By With A Little Help From Your Friends
Classixx‘s Michael David and Tyler Blake interviewed for their album, Faraway Reach, for Nylon Magazine June/July 2016 Music Issue: Electronic Duo Classixx Proves That You Can Get By With A Little Help From Your Friends Listen … Continue reading
Digitalism @ El Rey
Previewed for LA Weekly: Digitalism at the El Rey Theatre Watch the official video for “Utopia.”
We Are Scientists: Helter Seltzer
Producer Max Hart interviewed for his work on We Are Scientists‘ album, Helter Seltzer, for Mix Magazine June 2016 Issue: We Are Scientists: Helter Seltzer Watch the official video for “Classic Love” via Noisey.
Rooney: Washed Away
Rooney‘s Robert Schwartzman interviewed for Washed Away for Mix Magazine June 2016 Issue: Rooney: Washed Away Watch Rooney performing “Why” on Late Night With Seth Myers.
Pet Shop Boys: Super (x2)
Reviewed for Mix Magazine June 2016 Issue: Pet Shop Boys Super (x2) Watch the official video for “Twenty-something” via Univision.
Fitz and the Tantrums: Capturing a Signature Sound, Starting with Drums
Fitz and the Tantrums‘ Michael Fitzpatrick and producer/songwriter Jesse Shatkin interviewed for the self-titled album for Mix Magazine June 2016 Issue: Fitz and the Tantrums: Capturing a Signature Sound, Starting with Drums Watch Fitz … Continue reading
Ziggy Marley: Reggae at Home and in The Village
Ziggy Marley and engineer Carlos de la Garza interviewed for the album, Ziggy Marley, for Mix Magazine June 2016 Issue: Ziggy Marley: Reggae at Home and at The Village Watch a short video interview with … Continue reading
Turf Wars: Overcoming the Elitism of Early UK Drum & Bass
TeeBee, DJ Marky, Gridlok, UFO!, and Optical interviewed for my culture piece on breaking the UK barriers in drum ‘n’ bass for Bassrush: Turf Wars: Overcoming the Elitism of Early UK Drum … Continue reading
Underworld: Barbara, Barbara we are facing a shining future (Astralwerks)
Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine June 2016 Issue: Underworld Barbara, Barbara we are facing a shining future (Astralwerks) Underworld’s members are verging on 60 years of age and have spent half their lives … Continue reading
From Paul Simon to Tegan And Sara, Here’s What’s Coming to Record Stores and Streaming Services in June
Write-up on Air‘s anthology, Twentyears, for The A.V. Club: From Paul Simon to Tegan And Sara, Here’s What’s Coming to Record Stores and Streaming Services in June Listen to “High Point,” a … Continue reading
Holy Ghost! @ Sound
Previewed for LA Weekly: Holy Ghost! DJ Set at Sound Nightclub Listen to “Compass Point” and read about it and Holy Ghost! on NPR.
Holy Ghost! Crime Cutz (DFA)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Holy Ghost! Crime Cutz EP (DFA) Watch the official video for the title track.
Moby Releases His Memoir, ‘Porcelain’
News item for EDMbiz: Moby Releases His Memoir, Porcelain
Dharma Techno
Dharma Techno‘s organizer, retreat leader, DJ, and one of the participants interviewed for Insomniac.com: Dharma Techno Find out more information about the silent meditation and techno retreat.
The 20 Best DJs In LA Right Now
Write up on JSTJR and DJ Machete for LA Weekly: The 20 Best DJs in LA Right Now Listen to JSTJR’s set on Nina Las Vegas’ “Mix Up Exclusives on … Continue reading
The Big Pink: Empire Underground EP (B3SCI)
Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine May Issue: The Big Pink Empire Underground EP (B3SCI) Nu-gaze standard setter The Big Pink follows up its two smash albums with the Empire Underground EP. A carved out … Continue reading
Eye Conductor Allows Your Eye Movement and Facial Gestures to Play Music
Andreas Refsgaard interviewed for his prototype, Eye Conductor, for Insomniac.com: Eye Conductor Allows Your Eye Movement and Facial Gestures Make Music Watch Eye Conductor in action.
Mr. Hudson @ Bootleg
Previewed for LA Weekly: Mr. Hudson at the Bootleg Theater Keep up with Mr. Hudson’s sounds via his SoundCloud.
Josh Gudwin and Justin Bieber: Capturing The Vocal, Engineering With Purpose
Josh Gudwin interviewed for his work on Justin Bieber‘s Purpose for Mix Magazine May 2016 Issue: Josh Gudwin and Justin Bieber: Capturing The Vocal, Engineering With Purpose Listen to Purpose on Spotify.
Delta Heavy: Creating Paradise Lost
Delta Heavy‘s Ben Hall interviewed for their debut album, Paradise Lost, for DJ Times Magazine May 2016 Issue: Delta Heavy: Creating Paradise Lost Listen to the whole album via Delta Heavy’s SoundCloud.
Bob Dylan Meet Ariana Grande: Here’s What’s Coming To Record Stores In May
Write-up on Richard Ashcroft‘s album, These People, for The A.V. Club: Bob Dylan meet Ariana Grande: Here’s what’s coming to record stores in May Watch the official video for “This Is How It … Continue reading
St. Lucia: Matter (Columbia)
Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine April 2016 Issue: St. Lucia Matter (Columbia) The one-time jingle writer hiding inside St. Lucia’s Jean Philip-Grobler is always trying to get out, and the band’s second album, … Continue reading
Years & Years @ Fonda
Previewed for the LA Weekly: Years & Years at the Fonda Theatre Watch the video for “Desire (Gryffin Remix)” made with artificial intelligence technologies via TechCrunch.
M83 @ Fox Theater Pomona
Previewed for LA Weekly: M83 at Fox Theater Pomona Listen to some selections from M83’s new album Junk via his site.
The Eerie Sounds Of Mac Quayle
Composer Mac Quayle interviewed for his work on American Horror Story: Freak Show and American Horror Story: Hotel for Mix Magazine April 2016 Issue: The Eerie Sounds of Mac Quayle Listen and watch some of Mac’s … Continue reading
Boulevards Gets Funky With Groove
Boulevards‘ Jamil Rashad and Taste Nasa aka Leroy Clampitt interviewed for his debut album, Groove!, for Mix Magazine April 2016 Issue: Boulevards Gets Funky With Groove! Listen to some selections from Boulevards via his SoundCloud.
The Music Of Vinyl
Vinyl‘s music supervisor Randall Poster and producer/engineer/mixer Stewart Lerman interviewed for Mix Magazine April 2016 issue: The Music Of Vinyl Listen to all the music from Vinyl on its Spotify playlist.
Underworld @ Fox Theater Pomona
Previewed for LA Weekly: Underworld at the Fox Theater in Pomona Watch the video for “I Exhale.”
Light In The Attic Records And Distribution: Interview With Matt Sullivan
Light In The Attic‘s Matt Sullivan interviewed for New Noise Magazine Issue 23: Light In The Attic Records and Distribution: Interview with Matt Sullivan Browse the Light In The Attic shop–don’t spend your … Continue reading
The Knocks: Make It “Classic”
The Knocks‘ Ben “DJ B-Roc” Ruttner and James “JPatt” Patterson interviewed for their album, 55, for DJ Times Magazine April 2016 issue: The Knocks: Making It “Classic” Watch the cool animated video of The Knocks’ origins.
The Death And Resurrection Of BCUK
)EIB( aka Bad Company UK interviewed about their reformation and their place in US drum ‘n’ bass for Bassrush: The Death and Resurrection of BCUK Keep up with BCUK’s movements and … Continue reading
Buraka Som Sistema @ Roxy
Previewed for LA Weekly: Buraka Som Sistema at the Roxy Theatre Watch the Red Bull documentary on Buraka Som Sistema, Off The Beaten Track.
