Category: Social Culture

Electronic

Getting familiar with Big Slide Records, the freshest music and visual collective out of Seattle, WA [New Release + Stream]

Big Slide Records is a new, full circle label and collective based out of Seattle, WA. Their fresh compilation, RECESS VOL 1, which will be the first of many, is sweet enough to have our ears craving more. Pairing each release with visual art, every installment drives an aesthetic of euphoria and uplifting sounds – RECESS bestows […]

Sep 14, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Getting into ‘Trouble in the Streets’: The power behind the music, influences & what’s next for Austin’s Electro-Tribe [Artist Interview]

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Austin’s own Electro Tribe a.k.a Trouble in the Streets. This trio composed of Nnedi Nebula Agbaroji (Keys/Vocals), Bobby Snakes (Drums) and Andy Leonard (Bass) is taking the Austin scene by storm with their funky spin on a blend of World, Hip-Hop, Electronic, R&B and Funk. These three are a […]

Aug 17, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Weekdays are the new black: 5 Denver music residencies that are taking over the weekends

Weekdays are the new black: 5 Denver music residencies that are taking over the weekends Meadowlark’s Jazz Jam Where/When: Every Monday at Meadowlark What: Jazz/Blues Why it’s worth checking out: It’s nice to see instruments on a stage, right? It can be hard to switch it up living in the day and age of electronic […]

Aug 8, 2017 Read →

Festival Coverage

Destress, Bliss out at Telluride Yoga Festival 2017 [Festival Review]

(photo via Camel’s Garden) Telluride is the place you can expect to be offered a bed to stay in if you mention you’re camping during a thunderstorm. It is also the place you may be offered a hot shower in a stranger’s house after camping three nights in said thunderstorm. And, while I didn’t expect […]

Jul 31, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Sound on Sound Fest 2017: The creative minds behind the most brilliant lineup of the year [Interview + Preview]

After taking in such a monstrous lineup, you’d be surprised to learn that 2017 will mark only the second year of Sound on Sound Fest. Who says newcomers can’t knock the big boys from the top? Their inaugural year was executed effortlessly, even when the fest was met with mother nature’s rainy wrath. Walker Margin, the A […]

Jul 31, 2017 Read →

Festival Coverage

Five People You Meet Backstage at a Show or Festival

Find out which annoying character you become when you hit backstage! There are no right or wrong answers – you may even find yourself wondering if you’re some hybrid of all 5. The ‘We should collaborate, bro’ Can usually be spotted crowding in on any performer in the vicinity, and always has his SoundCloud link […]

Jul 6, 2017 Read →

Festival Coverage

ARISE Music Festival announces music and yoga schedules + 2017 is set to be biggest year yet! | August 4th – 6th, 2017 [#DroolMode]

For its 5th anniversary, ARISE Music Festival is pulling out all the stops with their insanely eclectic lineup this year. The conscious Loveland event has drawn in music lovers both young and old for years now, and 2017 is looking to be the biggest gathering yet. Attendees from all walks of life can expect to […]

Jun 28, 2017 Read →

Live Music Coverage

Salish Sea Revival Tour 2017: The ART of Social Change Extravaganza || Washington State 7.4 – 7.16 [Event Preview]

July 4th – July 15th, the Revival Tour 2017 will bring community, collective action, the power music and much more for TEN DATES across Washington State featuring a diverse and huge stage of education and opportunity. Brainchild of Ben Browner, with huge support from Lydia Violet, the first ever Revival Tour brings presenters, activists, community […]

Jun 28, 2017 Read →

Festival Coverage

California Roots Brings Incredible Vibes, Music & Powerful Environmental Efforts to Monterey, 5.26-28 [Festival Review]

Bringing us a diverse selection of reggae, hip hop, folk, and rock, California Roots was sweet music to our ears, and nourishment to our souls. Walking in one can feel this is not your typical festival vibes. The mood is mellow. Everyone is lounging and taking in the warmth of the lovely California sun while […]

Jun 14, 2017 Read →

Festival Coverage

Mama Margie talks about Rachel Morningstar’s Life and Memory at Purple Hatter’s Ball 2017 [Video]

Contributing videographer Nick Bogannam was on the scene at the Purple Hatter’s Ball this year at The Spirit of The Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL and caught great highlights of the festival. On Saturday, Mama Margie, mother of Rachel Morningstar, held a ceremony celebrating the 23 years of Rachel’s life by releasing 23 […]

Jun 13, 2017 Read →