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.
Plugged In, L.A.’s Newest Global Bass Party, Is Popping Off At Union
JSTJR interviewed about his new night, Plugged In, for LA Weekly: Plugged In, L.A.’s Newest Global Bass Party, Is Popping Off At Union Listen to JSTJR’s VIP mix of Major Lazer’s “Light It … Continue reading
Funktion @ Regent Theater
Previewed for LA Weekly: Calyx & TeeBee, Culture Shock, Mefjus, Prolix at Funktion at Bassrush at Regent Theater Listen to Calyx & TeeBee’s mix for UMF Radio via their SoundCloud.
Artists In Action: A Creative Community Fights For The Refugee Cause
Artists In Action‘s Jeff Catchpole interviewed for Insomniac.com: Artists In Action: A Creative Community Fights For The Refugee Cause Skim through Artists In Action’s fundraising compilations on BandCamp.
A German Street Duo Has Made Its Mark On Culver City High
Herakut‘s Jasmin Siddiqui and Falk Lehmann interviewed during their painting of a mural at Culver City High School, ahead of their exhibit at Corey Helford Gallery: A German Street Duo Has Made Its … Continue reading
Primal Scream: Chaosmosis (First International)
Reviewed for The A.V. Club: Primal Scream Chaosmosis (First International) Watch the video for “Where The Light Gets In.”
Kula Shaker: K2.0 (Strange Folk)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Kula Shaker K2.0 (Strange Folk) Watch the video for “Infinite Sun.”
Hospitality @ Avalon
Previewed for LA Weekly: Hospitality at Control at Avalon Listen to clips from The Future Sound Of America EP on Hospital Records’ site
Watch a Mini-Documentary on NYC Female Music Collective Discwoman
News items on Smirnoff Sound Collective‘s mini-documentary on Discwoman for Insomniac.com: Watch A Mini-Documentary On NYC Female Music Collective Discwoman Watch the mini-documentary and other videos on Smirnoff Sound Collective’s YouTube channel.
Peter Hook Is DJing In Los Angeles This Weekend – Sort Of
Peter Hook and Kav Sandhu interviewed for their new Los Angeles monthly event, Dance In A Panic, for LA Weekly: Peter Hook Is DJing In Los Angeles This Weekend – Sort Of Get a rundown … Continue reading
Could Dance Music Events Get Pushed Out of Los Angeles?
News item for Insomniac.com: Could Dance Music Events Get Pushed Out Of Los Angeles?
Unloved: Guilty Of Love (Unloved Records)
Reviewed for Mix Magazine March 2016 Issue: Unloved Guilty Of Love (Unloved Records) Watch the official video for “Guilty Of Love.”
Skilled Mechanics Blends Organic Instruments With Studio Wizardry
Skilled Mechanics‘ DJ Milo and engineer Francois Kerjan interviewed for the self-titled album for Mix Magazine March 2016 Issue: Skilled Mechanics Blends Organic Instruments With Studio Wizardry Watch official videos from the album … Continue reading
Mayer Hawthorne: Producer/Songwriter Is The Man About Town
Mayer Hawthorne interviewed for his album, Man About Town, for Mix Magazine March 2016 Issue: Mayer Hawthorne: Producer/Songwriter Is The Man About Town Watch the album trailer for Man About Town.
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
