Johnny Marr @ Glasshouse and El Rey
Previewed for LA Weekly: Johnny Marr at the Glasshouse in Pomona and the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles Watch a playlist of the full album stream for Adrenalin Baby via Johnny’s … Continue reading
Unloved @ The Virgil
Previewed for LA Weekly: Unloved at the Virgil Watch the official video for “When A Woman Is Around.”
Rufus du Sol: Bloom (Sweat It Out!)
Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine March 2016 Issue: Rüfüs du Sol Bloom (Sweat It Out!) If you loved the sun-kissed vibes of Rüfüs du Sol’s first album, Atlas, then you’ll love its follow-up, … Continue reading
Drum ‘n’ Bass Producers Make Their Mark On The Entertainment Industry
Sonic, Adam F, Baron, Hive, DJ Fresh, and Nik Roos of Noisia interviewed for my culture piece on drum ‘n’ bass producers making their mark on the entertainment industry for Bassrush: Drum ‘n’ Bass Producers Make … Continue reading
Diane Coffee @ Echo
Previewed for LA Weekly: Diane Coffee at the Echo Listen to some selections from the latest album, Everybody’s A Good Dog via Diane Coffee’s artist page on Western Vinyl.
John Newman: Revolve (Republic)
Reviewed for Mix Magazine February 2016 issue: John Newman Revolve (Republic) Listen to John’s song “Come And Get It,” which you probably hear on the Ford commercial.
The Night I Fell In Love With Dance Music: Terry Farley
Terry Farley interviewed for “The Night I Fell In Love With Dance Music” series and his Defected Presents Heller & Farley House Masters compilation for Insomniac.com: The Night I Fell In Love … Continue reading
Brits Performing In US Face More Stringent And Costly Hurdles Than American
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Periscope To Twitter Provides Better Viewing All Around
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Apple’s Music Memo App Helps Musicians In Their Quest To Create
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The Band Merchandise Game Skews In Musicians’ Favor
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Burning Man Is Hiring A Project Manager
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Beatport’s Embeddable Streaming Music Player
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Wondering Why You’re Not Getting Booked To DJ?
News items for EDMBiz: Wonder Why You’re Not Getting Booked To DJ?
Penguin Prison @ El Rey
Previewed for LA Weekly: Penguin Prison at the El Rey Theatre Listen to a couple of track from the Show Me The Way Remix EP via Penguin Prison’s SoundCloud.
Roni Size, DJ Krust And The Full Cycle Reboot
Roni Size and DJ Krust interviewed for the re-launch of their label, Full Cycle Recordings, for Insomniac.com: Roni Size, DJ Krust And The Full Cycle Reboot Listen to Full Cycle Live from 2001 via YouTube.
No Gender Labels In Records
No Gender Labels In RecordsEllen Allien, Fei-Fei, Reid Speed, Sydney Blu, Kim Ann Foxman, Lupe Fuentes, Nina Las Vegas, Nicole Moudaber: A Wicked Line-up of DJs/Producers who also run record … Continue reading
DJ ENDO Biography
There are those individuals who are early adopters, then there are those who are innovators. Mike Henderson aka ENDO falls into the latter category. A ubiquitous figure in electronic dance … Continue reading
James Lavelle: Going Global
Unkle‘s James Lavelle interviewed for his fourth installation in the Global Underground series, Naples #GU41, for DJ Times Magazine February 2016 issue: James Lavelle: Going Global Watch a short tour video of Naples with James Lavelle.
Taylor Grey Biography
INQUISITIVE, PENSIVE, INSIGHTFUL, COMMITTED, INDIVIDUAL, LOYAL; THESE ARE CHARACTERISTICS OF AN OLD SOUL, AND THEY ALL ARE AN APPROPRIATE FIT FOR TAYLOR GREY. THE 18-YEAR-OLD TAYLOR HAS OLD SOUL POURING … Continue reading
Under The Radar’s Best Albums Of 2015: Individual Writer Lists
Twenty-five albums that came out in 2015 I would listen to for fun and not just work:
Unknown Mortal Orchestra @ Fonda
Previewed for LA Weekly: Unknown Mortal Orchestra at the Fonda Theatre Heartbreak is the motivator for many an album. Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson takes his a step further, mourning the … Continue reading
The Night I Fell In Love With Dance Music: Mick Cole
Mick and I around the turn of the century Mick Cole interviewed for “The Night I Fell In Love With Dance Music” series on Insomniac.com: The Night I Fell In Love … Continue reading
Madeon @ Club Nokia
Previewed for LA Weekly: Madeon at Club Nokia Watch the video for the Adventure Live tour.
James Lavelle Presents UNKLE Sounds: Naples #GU41 (Global Underground)
Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine January 2016 Issue: James Lavelle Presents UNKLE Sounds Naples #GU41 (Global Underground) The bespoke concept is amplified on James Lavelle of Unkle’s contribution to the re-jumpstarted legendary … Continue reading
Girls Names: Culture Of Gravitation
Girls Names‘ Cathal Cully interviewed for their album, Arms Around A Vision, for Under The Radar Magazine November/December 2015 Issue: Girls Names: Culture Of Gravitation Watch the video for “Reticence.”
Joel Mull Biography
Before there was EDM and its multiplying sub-genres, there was techno. And at its forefront, is Joel Mull. Fueled by a passion that has become increasingly more defined and tangible … Continue reading
Panic! At The Disco: Death Of A Bachelor (Fueled By Ramen)
Reviewed for The A.V. Club: Panic! At The Disco Death Of A Bachelor (Fueled By Ramen) Listen to a bunch of songs from the album via Panic!’s SoundCloud.
The 20 Best Coachella Sets Of All Time
photo credit: John Dennett Write up on the Chemical Brothers in the Sahara Tent Coachella 2005 for LA Weekly: The 20 Best Coachella Sets Of All Time Listen to some clips … Continue reading
Goldie Set To Launch Graffiti App
Write up on the launch of Goldie‘s crowdfunding for his graffiti app, ARTA, for Insomniac.com: Goldie Set To Launch Graffiti App Watch Goldie talk about the concept of ARTA.
Savages: Recording Adore Life With Johnny Hostile And Richard Woodcraft
Savages‘ producer Johnny Hostile and engineer Richard Woodcraft interviewed for the recording of their album, Adore Life, for Mix Magazine January 2016 Issue: Savages: Recording Adore Life With Johnny Hostile And Richard Woodcraft Watch a performance … Continue reading
Dave Gahan & Soulsavers: Angels & Ghosts
Soulsavers‘ Rich Machin and composer Daniele Luppi interviewed for the album, Angels & Ghosts, for Mix Magazine January 2016 Issue: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers: Angels & Ghosts Watch the entire live show in Los Angeles.
Sam Sparro: Quantum Physical Volume 2
Sam Sparro interviewed for his EP, Quantum Physical Volume 2, for Mix Magazine January 2016 Issue: Sam Sparro: Quantum Physical Volume 2 Stream the EP via Nylon Magazine.
10 L.A. Artists To Watch In 2016
Write up on Powers for LA Weekly: 10 L.A. Artists to watch in 2016 Watch the video for “Hot.”
Duke Dumont @ Exchange
Previewed for LA Weekly: Duke Dumont at Exchange LA Listen to Duke Dumont’s Blase Boys Club Part 1 EP via his SoundCloud.
Weekend Getaway: Electric Paradise in Punta Cana
Previewed for DJ Mag: Weekend Getaway: Electric Paradise in Punta Cana See more details here.
Paradise Garage @ Palladium
Previewed for LA Weekly: A Night At The Paradise Garage at the Hollywood Palladium Listen to a Paradise Garage mix from Joey Llanos and David DePino via MixCloud.
Wuki And The Breakbeat Revival Are Out Of Control
Kris Barman aka Wuki interviewed for his exclusive 2015 mix for Insomniac.com: Wuki And The Breakbeat Revival Are Out Of Control Listen to Wuki’s sounds via his SoundCloud page.
Under The Radar’s Top 100 Albums Of 2015
Write ups on Foals What Went Down, Jamie xx In Colour, Ducktails St. Catherine, and LA Priest Inji: Under The Radar’s Top 100 Albums Of 2015 Read my review of Foals’ What Went Down for Mix Magazine. Read my interview … Continue reading
Ride: Nowhere25 (Ride Music)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Ride Nowhere25 (Ride Music) Watch Ride perform “Vapour Trail” live at the Roxy in Los Angeles on 8 April 2015.
The Bug @ Masonic Lodge
Previewed for LA Weekly: The Bug at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Watch The Bug vs Earth perform “BOA” at Supersonic Festival.
Panic! At The Disco: Recording Death Of A Bachelor With Jake Sinclair And Suzy Shinn
Jake Sinclair and Suzy Shinn interviewed for their work on Panic! At The Disco‘s Death Of A Bachelor for Mix Magazine December 2015 Issue: Panic! At The Disco: Recording Death Of A Bachelor With Jake Sinclair … Continue reading
Insomniac’s Top 20 Remixes Of 2015
Write ups on Groove Armada “Final Shakedown (wAFF Remix),” Sam Smith “Lay Me Down (Flume Remix),” and Tame Impala “Let It Happen (Soulwax remix)” for: Insomniac’s Top 20 Remixes Of 2015 Listen … Continue reading
Turning Trashed Festival Tents Into Sleeping Bags for the Homeless
Write-up on the Sheltersuit for Insomniac.com: Turning Trashed Festival Tents Into Sleeping Bags For The Homeless Check out the designer, Bas Timmer.
Insomniac’s Top 20 EPs of 2015
Write up for Nicolas Jaar Nymphs III EP for: Insomniac’s Top 20 EPs of 2015 Listen to the EP via YouTube.
Cheatahs: Mythologies (Wichita)
Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine December 2015 Issue: Cheatahs Mythologies (Wichita Recordings) Cheatahs specialize in hazy, echo-y sounds, most recently fleshed out on Mythologies. The backward-sounding, Poltergeist-like vocals of “Red Lake” set the … Continue reading
Duke Dumont: Deep Impact
Duke Dumont interviewed for his EP, Duke Dumont Presents Blasé Boys Club Part 1, for the cover of DJ Times Magazine‘s December 2015 Issue: Duke Dumont: Deep Impact Watch some of the Duke’s … Continue reading
Small Black: Best Blues (Jagjaguwar)
Reviewed for Under The Radar November/December 2015 Issue: Small Black Best Blues (Jagjaguwar)
Ninja Tune Celebrates 25 Years Of Leftfield Beats With Two Los Angeles Events
Ninja Tune‘s Jamie Collinson and Bonobo‘s Simon Green interviewed for the label’s 25th anniversary for the LA Weekly: Ninja Tune Celebrates 25 Years Of Leftfield Beats With Two Los Angeles Events … Continue reading
