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Break Science Live Band Reimagines the Legendary Madvillainy Album in Denver Hip-Hop

Break Science Live Band Reimagines the Legendary Madvillainy Album in Denver

The importance of Madvillainy can never be understated. The collaborative 2004 album from the duo dubbed Madvillain (co-producers Madlib and the late, great MF DOOM) will remain a forever standout for its jazz-forward production, multi-dimensional sampling techniques, and ground-breaking distinction in the underground hip-hop scene.  Its paramount value among the musical realms surpasses mere monetary […]

Aug 1, 2024 Read →
The Return of Project Pabst – Portland, Oregon’s Beloved City Festival Electronic

The Return of Project Pabst – Portland, Oregon’s Beloved City Festival

The long awaited return of Project Pabst has officially been confirmed with an announcement drop and location reveal hitting the festivals’ socials. On July 27 and 28th, Project Pabst will invite music lovers to downtown Portland’s waterfront park to take in the sounds of diverse talents like Billy Idol, T-Pain, Big Thief, STRFKR, Shannon and the […]

Mar 11, 2024 Read →
Kalan Wolfe and The Shift Release New Music Video, ‘Make It Out Alive’! Guest Posts

Kalan Wolfe and The Shift Release New Music Video, ‘Make It Out Alive’!

Today marks the release of Kalan Wolfe and The Shift’s new music video, “Make It Out Alive”. Director Aaron Siebol brings the song to life with the cinematic release, giving us an even greater insight into the musical message, starring Elias Alexander (also known as Ramblxr). The scene opens with Elias, in most regards, resembling […]

Nov 4, 2023 Read →
Genuine, Raunchy, Captivating, Hilarious & Real Dripping Wet: Marc Rebillet Takes Red Rocks [Review, Photos, Video] Electronic

Genuine, Raunchy, Captivating, Hilarious & Real Dripping Wet: Marc Rebillet Takes Red Rocks [Review, Photos, Video]

Where else can you find tantalizing live looping and beat making that’s simultaneously the most raunchy and entertaining experience you’ve yet to see, layered with live, sex-positive banter and interaction with concert attendees, and a completely improvised musical experience set against a bounce house inspired stage design? The answer is a Marc Rebillet set. But […]

Oct 30, 2023 Read →
Holy Wave Brings Psychedelic Fuzz to Denver’s Hi-Dive | Photos + Review Live Music Coverage

Holy Wave Brings Psychedelic Fuzz to Denver’s Hi-Dive | Photos + Review

This weekend we had a chance to catch up with Austin, Texas’ Holy Wave on their tour stop at the beloved Hi-Dive in Denver. The mesmerizing psychedelic rock band was greeted by a fully packed house, setting the energy for what was in store. Consisting of Ryan Fusion, Kyle Hagar, Joseph Cook and Julian Ruiz, […]

Oct 17, 2023 Read →
Dazed in the City of Roses: Melody’s Echo Chamber in Portland, OR [Photos] Live Music Coverage

Dazed in the City of Roses: Melody’s Echo Chamber in Portland, OR [Photos]

Psychedelic pop songstress Melody’s Echo Chamber brought her celestial production to Portlands’ Revolution Hall on Monday evening, flanked with a band of talented musicians to bring her songs to the stage. The Parisian artist recently made two announcements, one being the recovery of a previously lost album called Unfold, and the other being an official album […]

Oct 12, 2023 Read →