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8 Albums I’d Slept On Until Quarantine 2020 Electronic

8 Albums I’d Slept On Until Quarantine 2020

I’m the worst at checking out new music. Usually it’s because there are albums I love enough to play them over and over, other times it’s straight forgetfulness. In an effort to feel better about my own living under a rock, I decided to share my favorite albums thus far of this quarantine period. What better […]

May 20, 2020 Read →
Quarantine 2020 Sessions: Q&A with Niki FM Electronic

Quarantine 2020 Sessions: Q&A with Niki FM

Day 65. The only thing that’s kept us from going stir-crazy aside from new cooking recipes and livestreams has been finding out about new artists. Taking the word from quaran-team homie Hesh Hotel, we were able to snag some time with Austin based Niki FM. Who is Niki FM? She is currently standing inside the […]

May 16, 2020 Read →
Sofa Sessions Audio + Visual Livestream Fest | May 2nd – 3rd, 2020 [Interview] Electronic

Sofa Sessions Audio + Visual Livestream Fest | May 2nd – 3rd, 2020 [Interview]

In these unprecedented times, the absence of night life, social gatherings and live music are hitting the communities they’re built around heavily. In the spirit of optimism, we’ve also seen a beautiful side of this isolation – it’s allowed space for an abundance of creativity to come into play with event production. Just because we […]

May 2, 2020 Read →
Quarantine Sessions: Q&A with Cobrayama (Brooklyn, NY) East Coast

Quarantine Sessions: Q&A with Cobrayama (Brooklyn, NY)

In 2016, Mike Iannotto began releasing music under Cobrayama, taking a step away from his previous involvement in Exmag by focusing on the solo project. Though his styles vary from experimental RnB to punk (peep his band Summerhead) and shoe-gaze, the latest from him and Gibbz are mellow yet uptempo – the type of lush […]

Apr 20, 2020 Read →
Quarantine Sessions: Q&A with He$h Hotel (Austin, TX) Electronic

Quarantine Sessions: Q&A with He$h Hotel (Austin, TX)

He$h Hotel is a synth-wave producer out of Austin, TX. Performing around the live musical capital of the world, his DJ sets are meeting points for the cities’ local tastemakers, with Hesh calling beloved venues like Cheer Up Charlie’s (support their GoFundMe for staff here) a home away from home. It’s probably why he dedicates […]

Apr 14, 2020 Read →
Maddy O’Neal & Vincent Antone Bring Electronic Funk-Hop to Stubb’s Austin | March 6th, 2020 [Show Review] Electronic

Maddy O’Neal & Vincent Antone Bring Electronic Funk-Hop to Stubb’s Austin | March 6th, 2020 [Show Review]

On Friday, Austin, Texas, was treated to a lovely night of diverse electronic music by SOBBRS, Vincent Antone, and Maddy O’Neal. SOBBRS began the night with his Electro-Pop sounds before Austin-based Vincent Antone took the stage.  Fresh off the release of his No Turning Back EP, which features Austin drummer Jose Gutierrez, Vincent Siedl displays […]

Mar 8, 2020 Read →
Snow Stompin’ in Steamboat: WinterWonderGrass 2020 Festival Coverage

Snow Stompin’ in Steamboat: WinterWonderGrass 2020

Tonight marks the end of the eighth annual WinterWonderGrass. Each year for WinterWonderGrass Steamboat Ski Resort becomes a straight jam for three days. Three large tent stages and a mountain-front main stage are stacked each year with renowned bluegrass and string artists. A variety of local breweries and food trucks set up at the fest […]

Feb 28, 2020 Read →
Four Rad Rock Reunion Tours in the U.S. 2020 Festival Coverage

Four Rad Rock Reunion Tours in the U.S. 2020

Mötley Crüe Not many touring artists today have a live performance catalogue dating back to the dawn of the 80’s. L.A. based Mötley Crüe hasn’t officially toured since 2015 and “The Final Tour” turns out to be not-so-final appearance by this epic 80s hair band. Spiked straightened hair, heavy eye makeup, and epic synthy guitar […]

Feb 20, 2020 Read →
Soulection love in Portland: Sango at 45 East | February 13th, 2020 [Review] Electronic

Soulection love in Portland: Sango at 45 East | February 13th, 2020 [Review]

Arriving at the sleek, high production venue 45 East, it’s hard to know what to expect based on the layout and location. Nestled within a few blocks of warehouses on the east side of Portland, 45 East unites a bottle service club vibe with a low-key party feel. The pretentiousness of a usual club is […]

Feb 18, 2020 Read →
A Gem & Jam To Remember: My highlights of Gem & Jam Music Festival 2020 [Review] Electronic

A Gem & Jam To Remember: My highlights of Gem & Jam Music Festival 2020 [Review]

For over a decade, Gem and Jam Music Festival has become home to countless artists, performers, live painters and attendees from across the country, all bringing with them smiles and memories that weave themselves into G&J’s legacy forever.  This world-renowned festival is a must attend for so many reasons.  Take a road trip with your […]

Feb 9, 2020 Read →