Month: November 2017

Festival Coverage

Hillberry 2017 : Nothing But Smiles For Miles [Festival Review + Photo Gallery]

“Be good to yourself, be good to each other, protect your mother, love your brother” – Deadhead Productions Several weeks ago, approximately three thousand enthusiastic fans flocked to a pristine, pastoral place in Arkansas called The Farm with that mantra in mind. The Farm is a sprawling 160 acre multi-purpose campground/concert venue near Eureka Springs, Arkansas […]

Nov 29, 2017 Read →

Live Music Coverage

Progressive Metal Powerhouses Periphery + Animals As Leaders Bring Convergence Tour to Houston, TX November 19th, 2017 | [Show Review + Photo Gallery]

Could “convergence” be any better a word for the union of two progressive metal powerhouses? Prog-gods Periphery and Animals as Leaders joined forces for their “Convergence Tour” all across North America and recently made their mark in Houston this November. To what could we owe this honor? “While we’ve done some short runs and one-off […]

Nov 26, 2017 Read →

Electronic

A Week in Denver’s Legendary Music Scene: Ivy Lab + Hatcha, Chali 2na + Krafty Kuts, Action Bronson, Everyone Orchestra, Break Science + The Disco Biscuits | November 14th, 2017 – November 18th, 2017 [Event Review]

This week I got the opportunity to explore Denver’s music scene for 5 days in a row of diverse music. Tuesday, I went down to see Hatcha and Ivy Lab throw down their sub frequency sounds for a sold out Black Box. It was popping as ever, with a 30-minute line out the door leading […]

Nov 22, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Psychedelic Hoedown with Dirtwire at the Nectar Lounge | November 15, 2017 [Show Review]

“Is that them?” questioned one audience member. “What do you mean is that them? LOOK at those pants,” responded another as he gestured at the three figures marching up the stage to cheers and applause. Indeed, their outfits pay homage to the Southwest culture with their matching black cowboy hats, western button ups, and tight […]

Nov 21, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Fancy Things: The Floozies & Friends at Emo’s Austin, TX | October 17th, 2017 [Show Review + Photo Gallery]

I had barreled down I-35 to Austin thinking I was running late only to arrive to an empty venue. Emo’s had opened its doors at 7pm, but the opener, Austin’s own Cloudchord, wasn’t slated to start until 9. It wasn’t surprising to find Cloudchord there. In fact, I expected it. Having seen him earlier this […]

Nov 20, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Pacific Patterns & P A T H Release Clean Trap Banger, ‘Scuffed’ via Jadu Dala

‘Scuffed’ is an impressive and ornate production coming from Pacific Patterns and P A T H. The track comes fresh from the Soundcloud feeds for you to treat your ears to, so listen below. With a shimmering aesthetic, ‘Scuffed’ would do well on a solid system for you to bounce back to. Packed with massive […]

Nov 18, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Getter’s Big Mouth Tour Draws a Packed Warehouse at the Showbox SoDo | November 14th, 2017 [Show Review]

Just three songs into the night, Getter raises the mic and calls for a mosh pit as he gestures at one section of the crowd. And like some messiah, the sea of people standing directly in the gaze of his finger began to part into a neat circle before chaos ensued as blurs of bodies […]

Nov 17, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Dirtwire bring Blaze Tour to Seattle’s Nectar Lounge with Yaima | November 15th, 2017 [Event Preview]

The cultural hub of Fremont is revisited on November 15th at the Nectar Lounge by Dirtwire, a trio of musicians who consistently delivers a worldly performance rooted in the crossroads of beats, blues, African, Asian, and South American sounds. The fused Americana and post-millennial psychedelic journey is guided by David Satori of Beats Antique, Evan […]

Nov 16, 2017 Read →

East Coast

Musical Highlights from Tea Time and Dub Day, NYC’s Hottest Tuesday Night Shows | October 24th, 2017

I got the opportunity to check out Tea Time and Dub Day on Oct 24th for a back-to-back Tuesday night party. Tea Time is run by The Saucy Monster (a.k.a Kyle Miller/IndoBeats) while Dice Man (Wade Appleton) puts together Dub Day. They are a short walk from each other in Queens, and are worth the weekday […]

Nov 14, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Getter Big Mouth Tour 2017 at the Showbox Sodo with Ray Volpe and Tasty Treat | November 14, 2017 [Event Preview]

After releasing several heavily bass laden tracks, remixes, and EPs, Getter takes off on his Big Mouth Tour across America. The unsung hero of underground bass covers a wide spectrum ranging from chill to aggressive hype. Fans of dubstep and trap will find familiarity in his tracks as they have been played by Datsik, Flux […]

Nov 14, 2017 Read →