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Electronic
The auditory mission of Dirtwire is to take the listener on a spiritually guided excursion through ancient roots and worldly sounds, creating dynamically appealing compositions unlike any you’ve heard before. Comprised of David Satori from Beats Antique and Evan Fraser of Hamsa Lila, these two musical geniuses have successfully conquered uncharted territory when it comes […]
Electronic
Instrumentalist Ryan Viser, who is originally a transplant of Rio de Janeiro and is now living in Shreveport, Louisiana, has accumulated a unique perspective when it comes to the style of sounds he produces, and gives a refreshing and imaginative take on live electronic music. A proficient trumpet player since the age of 11, Ryan Viser […]
Festival Coverage
Coming from someone who currently lives in the quiet and spacious Northern California mountains, it’s safe to say that Coachella Valley Music + Arts Festival was downright the most delightfully absurd fest I’ve yet to attend. Aside from celebrating 15 years of making musical history and selling out every last ticket, this year’s festival sold […]
Festival Coverage
Slightly Stoopid is a band that needs no introduction. As one of the most heavily touring groups of our time, the band’s mellow and easy going reggae-ska has allowed them to live a long and fulfilling musical career, stretching nearly twenty years. Their upcoming tour, Summer Sessions, features the band alongside hip hop legends Cypress […]
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Festival Coverage
Taking place in one of north Texas’ most white-bread metropolitan cities, Plano, the inaugural and aptly named Suburbia Music Festival happened this past weekend. Nearly 20,000 people descended upon Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve for the two day long fest, making the trek to see a medley of acts from alternative rock giants Third Eye Blind, […]
Electronic
Nestled in the gentle hills of Rome, Georgia, Counterpoint Music Festival boasted one of the most musically diverse lineups of 2014. Electro-soul champ Pretty Lights opened the weekend with a beautiful set with his live band on Friday, while Boys Noize, bass connoisseur, brought his technical production to the masses. Hip-Hop giants Outkast headlined; the festival appearance […]
Festival Coverage
As the first of its kind, this two day music festival set in the suburbs of north Dallas offers up a fresh musical environment. For music lovers that don’t mind switching things around now and then, let us introduce you to Suburbia Music Festival. Taking place in middle-of-America headquarters, Plano, TX, Suburbia is shaping up to […]
Electronic
This year’s 3rd annual Euphoria Music + Camping Festival turned out to be all its name encompassed and so much more! The two day festival certainly lived up to the hype, with beautiful scenic views of downtown Austin, gorgeous campgrounds and stages, and of course, some of the world’s best talents that the electronic scene […]
Festival Coverage
First off, let me state that I am in no way new to going to festivals, nor am I an expert on the matter. It just so happens that a recent festival experience in particular prompted me to fill you in on some tips that may facilitate your entire journey. A guide (if you will) […]
Festival Coverage
The Mile High City has long been a positive presence in the cannabis movement since becoming the first state to legalize medicinal marijuana back in 2000. Denver is pretty much synonymous with the term ‘420’, and it’s no surprise that their annual rally on April 20th makes the population nearly double in size with young […]