Category: Music

East Coast

[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Thievery Corporation Serenades New York City at Pier 97 | August 15, 2014

Last Friday, August 15, 2014, the full Thievery Corporation live band gave a memorably enchanting performance at New York City’s Pier 97.  This show was part of their current tour in celebration of the group’s  newest record, Saudade.  Sixties funk brass ensemble, Lee Fields & The Expressions,  got the evening started with a smooth, soulful jazz session as the crowd began entering […]

Aug 25, 2014 Read →

East Coast

A Rare Night of Hip-Hop: Hieroglyphics Imperium Crew Tour | Brooklyn Bowl in NYC 8.21.2014

Tomorrow night on Thursday, August 21, the complete Hieroglyphics Imperium Crew Tour comes to New York City, performing at The Brooklyn Bowl located in Williamsburg.  This will be a uniquely rare opportunity for NY hip hop fans to see the O.G. crew performing onstage together.  Del the Funky Homosapien, Casual, Domino, and Pep Love, with Souls of Mischief members, Aplus, Opio, Phesto, & Tajai, will be joined by special guest and […]

Aug 20, 2014 Read →

Electronic

Exmag at 1Up in Denver, CO 08.13.2014 | Selling Out A Sexy Party

Hitting up a sold out show at one of the best venues in town on a Wednesday night is not usually of the norm, but Re:Up Wednesdays, which is hosted weekly at the 1Up on Colfax, is on a relentless mission to change that. Bringing in festival headlining/chart topping artists week after week for an […]

Aug 17, 2014 Read →

Electronic

[Photo Gallery + Show Review] Flume at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, CO| Fat Beats and Double Rainbows August 5, 2014

Red Rocks Amphitheater has been synonymous with hosting top notch dance parties, and my long awaited chance to see Flume could not have been more picturesque in terms of scenery, and the fact that he was sandwiched by such amazing acts, Duke Dumont, Cut Copy, and headliners Chromeo made the night an unforgettable experience, ultimately exceeding my expectations of […]

Aug 13, 2014 Read →

Hip-Hop

DJ Shadow + Cut Chemist Play Afrika Bambaataa | Renegades of Rhythm VINYL-ONLY Tour Kicks Off This Fall

There are fewer names that garner all around admiration and respect such as Afrika Bambaataa. Heralded as one of hip hop/break beat culture’s most influential forces, Afrika Bambaataa was one of the original turntablists who paved the way for many hip hop producers to come. He is widely renowned as ‘the Godfather’, and the father […]

Aug 10, 2014 Read →

East Coast

F.A.R.M. Fest Music | CYM’s Top 5 Performances

While F.A.R.M. Fest quickly proved itself to be more than just a weekend of music, that didn’t mean there wasn’t a fine selection of some of the hottest acts on the festival scene touring today. Featuring such illustrious stars such as EOTO, Papadosio, Desert Dwellers and Liquid Stranger, what set it apart from most other […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →

East Coast

[REVIEW] F.A.R.M. Fest | Just Like Coming Home

Since returning from F.A.R.M. Fest in Vernon NJ this past weekend, I’ve needed a few days to re-adjust to the banality of regular life after taking part in such an incredible atmosphere for three full days. Everything about this festival, from the artists, the staff, and especially the attendees, were like-minded with giving their all […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →

Electronic

ARISE Artist Spotlight| Marvel Years

In a span of just a few years, Marvel Years has carved a name out for himself in the electro-soul community as one of it’s freshest and most promising stars. Even though Cory Wythe isn’t able to legally drink in a bar yet, he has adopted a relentless touring schedule all around the country, headlining shows and […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →

Electronic

Miniature Tigers at Stubb’s BBQ | Austin,TX August 6, 2014

Fresh off their tour with Fun., Miniature Tigers will be heading to Stubb’s Barbeque in Austin TX on August 6th to promote their newest album, Cruel Runnings. Online magazine Death + Taxes awarded their first EP four stars and coined the band as ‘terribly endearing’, and it’s no wonder why. With their upbeat style and dreamy sound […]

Aug 3, 2014 Read →

Electronic

Shambhalove | The Countdown to Shambhala Begins!

[Written by Craig Hamilton and Orry Lawrence] Gearing up for a thirty-three hour drive with almost 2,200 miles ahead, my first experience with Shambhala Music Festival awaits. The Shambhala gathering was placed on my bucket list after the release of their advance artist lineup this year, and the countdown has finally begun. With zero corporate […]

Jul 29, 2014 Read →