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Art
Four Tet, aka Kieran Hebden, is a world builder. The producer has collaborated with everyone from Skrillex to Bloc Party to Thom Yorke and Madlib, yet remains enigmatic enough that categorizing the musician is an impossible feat. His penchant for sampling vintage, beloved records from around the globe and bringing them into the contemporary mainstream […]
East Coast
With the essence of spring coming to full bloom in the northern hemisphere, the days have continued to grow increasingly brighter, longer, and warmer. These are just some of our favorite signs that awaken us to festival season distinctively striking at our door. For those who fill their live music cups and soul necessities in […]
Hip-Hop
As a fan long before her official studio debut (‘See.SZA.Run’ anyone?), I’ve witnessed the dizzying rise of fame for the songstress known as SZA, real name Solána Imani Rowe. Her honest and emotionally charged lyrics strike a chord with listeners from around the world, but especially those in the throes of adulthood, young love and […]
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Live Music Coverage
To the average Portlander strolling past the Doug Fir Lounge last Tuesday night, it would’ve been hard to believe a sold out show was raging on inside – but to die hard Frankie and the Witch Fingers fans, it was a night of epic proportions. It only takes one show to become a ‘die hard’ […]
Electronic
Life’s a trip, so tie your shoes – Or don’t, and come to Lightning in a Bottle where you don’t need laces at all… LiB, laugh, lake ;) Coming from humble beginnings in 2003, Lightning in a Bottle festival is a transformational experience that takes place in Northern California. Bringing its wildest lineup yet, LiB is […]
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Live Music Coverage
The rest of the evening rolled on in a dream-like state, with the band playing fan favorited tracks like ‘Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1’, ‘At the Movies on Ludes’, ‘She Don’t Use Jelly’, ‘Race For The Prize’ and more. The Flaming Lips will always remain forever high on our list of recommendations for a […]
Electronic
Last night, the City of Roses welcomed electronic duo The Knocks and disco-house band Cannons with a sold-out room for their co-headlining Roseland Theater stop. As the second to last show date on tour, both acts delivered a flood of infectious energy that provided fuel for a bouncing crowd all night long. Cannons, an electronic […]
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Electronic
The first-ever US edition of Primavera Sound took over sunny Los Angeles last weekend, marking a successful milestone for the international event. Featuring a clever and eclectic lineup containing heavyweights from across the spectrum, Primavera Sound welcomed thousands of fans to LA Historic Park for the three-day festival. We might’ve been obsessing over these five […]
Electronic
Any music lover will have heard of Primavera Sound in Barcelona, one of the worlds’ largest festivals presenting dreamy, top tier lineups since its inception in 2001. Selecting artists from limitless genres that span every level between mainstream and underground, there is a reason the festival has garnered a well-deserved devout following. And it’s more […]
Art
Wake Me When I’m Free is a pop-up museum in Los Angeles honoring Tupac Shakur’s life, launching in January for a residency at L.A. Live. Opening to high attendance and acclaim, the museum has recently made two major announcements – WMWIF has now extended its’ residency through September and will also feature a weekend only culinary […]