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[Photo Gallery] MartyParty Premieres Newest Project, Primal Intent at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom | Denver, CO November 13, 2014 Electronic

[Photo Gallery] MartyParty Premieres Newest Project, Primal Intent at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom | Denver, CO November 13, 2014

Martin Folb, most famously known as MartyParty, hit Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom on November 13th to unveil his latest, a Minimal Bass/House project known as Primal Intent. Raising the roof of the venue with the crowd’s rambunctious energy, we had an awesome night taking in the first glimpses of the project. Primal Intent is sure to […]

Nov 30, 2014 Read →
[Photo Gallery] We Were Promised Jetpacks Perform at Trees | November 12, 2014 Indie

[Photo Gallery] We Were Promised Jetpacks Perform at Trees | November 12, 2014

From the tides of the Atlantic came the sounds of Scotland, blessing our weary souls with We Were Promised Jetpacks’ first Dallas performance in years. Setting Dallas ablaze with dreamy Scottish accents, classic guitar-heavy rhythms, and virtuously danceable, yet staggeringly straightforward percussions – this show did not disappoint. Let me start by saying that if […]

Nov 19, 2014 Read →
[Show Review] DeVotchKa Does Halloween Right! | Dallas,TX October 31, 2014 Indie

[Show Review] DeVotchKa Does Halloween Right! | Dallas,TX October 31, 2014

Nestled in the back of Gas Monkey lies the most intimate outdoor venue I have had the honor of experiencing. Though it’s possible I carry bias due to the fact that the night itself catered the most beautiful weather Texas had seen in quite some time. It was clear, crisp and cool; Mother Nature prophesying […]

Oct 31, 2014 Read →
[Artist Interview] Spreading the Bass Gospel with Lafa Taylor | Creature Carnival in Nashville, Tennessee October 29th, 2014 Electronic

[Artist Interview] Spreading the Bass Gospel with Lafa Taylor | Creature Carnival in Nashville, Tennessee October 29th, 2014

This promising producer and MC has been commended for his work with Bassnectar, The Polish Ambassador, and most recently, Russ Liquid, but has been making tremendous waves of his own in 2014. We’re excited to see what Lafa Taylor‘s gritty West Coast style beats and uplifting, clever rhymes will bring to the experience of the Creature Carnival! This […]

Oct 29, 2014 Read →
Lafa Taylor at Creature Carnival | Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN 10/29/2014 East Coast

Lafa Taylor at Creature Carnival | Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN 10/29/2014

The creeps and freaks of Nashville will be swarming the city when Creature Carnival comes to town next week! This Wednesday, October 29th will mark the night that Marathon Music Works will host an array of stunning visuals, unique shenanigans, and tantalizing surprises that have yet to be seen on any other tour. Featuring Beats Antique, […]

Oct 24, 2014 Read →
[Photo Gallery] SunSquabi + Skydyed at Belly Up Aspen | October 21st, 2014 Electronic

[Photo Gallery] SunSquabi + Skydyed at Belly Up Aspen | October 21st, 2014

Sunsquabi are a three piece hydrofunk experience out of Boulder, CO. Consisting of guitarist Kevin Donohue, bassist Andrew Clymer and drummer Chris Anderson, Sunsquabi is driven to push the limits of the ever-evolving livetronica world, creating their signature fusion of bass bumpin’ yet psychedelic sounding tunes.  Sunsquabi are on their way to the top, and […]

Oct 21, 2014 Read →