Year: 2015

Hip-Hop

[Artist Interview] Puma Ptah of Thievery Corporation Talks Solo Project, Photography, Grateful Dead Shows And More

Every so often you will meet people in life who are akin to mountains; they may be far and few between, but having them in your life changes it forever. Christopher ‘Puma’ Ptah is one of those people. At times private and reserved, the empathetic fervor that he possesses is powerful. His presence alone draws attention without bragging […]

Jul 22, 2015 Read →

East Coast

[Artist Spotlight] Space Jesus Live Band at Farm Fest 2015

As we’re coming down to the final few days before New Jersey’s F.A.R.M. Fest, I can barely contain my excitement as I begin to make preparations. In less than a week I will be with friends from across the country on a wooded lake being treated to one of the finest lineups of music on […]

Jul 18, 2015 Read →

Festival Coverage

ARISE Festival: An Intentional Action Movement

I’m a recent Colorado transplant, like most of us that now call this place home. Austin’s close-knit music community wasn’t easy to leave, and I have been craving a recreation of that kind of connection since I got here. Therefore, I was really excited to discover that ARISE Festival is taking place in just a […]

Jul 15, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Photo Gallery] Goldroom + Autograf at Mamby on the Beach Yacht Party | Chicago, IL July 11th, 2015

This past weekend, Goldroom and Autograf took on Lake Michigan at their Mamby on the Beach after party on a sleek yacht. The 400 person party vessel set sail right around midnight and cruised along the Chicago coast, giving the perfect back drop for the late night disco party.  I was definitely surprised that not more people […]

Jul 15, 2015 Read →

Festival Coverage

[Artist Spotlight] Dragondeer at ARISE Music Festival 2015 in Loveland, Colorado

Summer of 2015 is officially here, and with it comes Colorado’s own Arise Festival. Located at Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, CO, Arise is host to a plethora of fantastic musical acts; one of which is the Denver based quartet Dragondeer. Dragondeer is a psyche-blues band whose “inspired improvisation” have them gaining momentum across Colorado and […]

Jul 13, 2015 Read →

Indie

[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Dashboard Confessional + Third Eye Blind At Fillmore Auditorium In Denver, Colorado July 9th, 2015

Article + Photos by Stacey Rupolo. Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional, together, for one night of amazing music? Be still, my high school heart. Playing to a sold out audience at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver on July 9, 2015, Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional rocked out with amazing energy in a performance […]

Jul 12, 2015 Read →

Festival Coverage

[Artist Interview] Sitting down with rapper Chali 2na at Sonic Bloom: his first book ‘Against the Current, meeting the Funk Hunters and more | July 2015

  We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with one of hip-hop’s most prolific MCs, Chali 2na during our time at Sonic Bloom this year. In addition to being one of the most humble and unique souls we’ve had the pleasure of talking to, his passion and work ethic to consistently create are powerfully […]

Jul 8, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Artist Interview] #NewMusicMonday: Lucid Vision

Colorado is a hotbed for rising talents, and Denver is an oasis for young producers gaining momentum. Dalton Kieta, of Lucid Vision, is fortunate enough to have lived and breathed CO his entire life, though his musical aspirations didn’t come to fruition until recently. Since putting his mind and efforts to his music, he’s caught […]

Jul 6, 2015 Read →

Festival Coverage

[Festival Review] Contour Music Festival 2015: A Beacon Of Hope For Jackson

The magic behind a first year festival is something that cannot be explained – like festie founding fathers, there’s an urge to explore and embrace the musical wilderness. When we first caught wind of Contour Music Festival taking place at one of the greatest skiing resorts in North America, we knew we had to be […]

Jul 3, 2015 Read →

Festival Coverage

Blooming with the beat: Sonic Bloom finds the perfect new home for 2015 in Rye, Colorado [Festival Review + Photo Gallery]

Fulfilling a festival’s potential is never an easy process. Obstacles will line the way, and it may take more than a few tries to get all of the nuts and bolts in place. No festival knows that reality more so than Sonic Bloom, who seems to have finally found their home base this past June […]

Jul 2, 2015 Read →