Something a bit off our usual stream of beats here on waves. Angus Tarnawsky (of currently on 'hiatus' Melbourne outfit Bachelor Of Arts , and NYC's Apache Beat ) has sculpted us a rhythmically challenging and sonically exploratory mix of experimental electronic twitch-beatscapes under his latest musical endeavour, ACTUEL . It's a 1am, up working late at the computer mix when you can let your mind sink into the topography of sound. ------- Continental Drift Mix ACTUEL 1. Karlheinz Stockhausen - Kontakte: Struktur VI: Page [...]
Something a bit off our usual stream of beats here on waves. Angus Tarnawsky (of currently on 'hiatus' Melbourne outfit Bachelor Of Arts , and NYC's Apache Beat ) has sculpted us a rhythmically challenging and sonically exploratory mix of experimental electronic twitch-beatscapes under his latest musical endeavour, ACTUEL. It's a 1am, up working late at the computer mix when you can let your mind sink into the topography of sound. ------- Continental Drift Mix ACTUEL 1. Karlheinz Stockhausen - Kontakte: Struktur VI: Page 12 [...]

Olio is upon us September 22nd-25th and it's time to have some fun. Here are some of the (mostly musical) things we are looking forward to. There are plenty of other marvelous things that exceed our breadth of knowledge so check out the full schedule which also includes art and film events. Full weekend passes are $50 or day passes are $25. Ticket can be bought at Zulu or Redcat records or online here . Active Child Pitchfork basically panned Active [...]

by Andrew Sacher DOWNLOAD: Blood Diamonds - "Grins" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Blood Diamonds - "Heart" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Blood Diamonds - "Aries" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Holy Other - "Touch" (Blood Diamonds Remix) (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Apache Beat - "Another Day" (Blood Diamonds Remix) (MP3) Tanlines at the Whitney in 2010 ( more [...]
Every once and a while it is nice to discover the hidden gems in your own town. This week, I've found two, Blood Diamonds and Matty C . No one seems to know anything about blog sensation Blood Diamonds . So I called him up to get to the bottom of things. There is some weird dude screaming " Mass Effect " in the background. As revenge, I asked Blood Diamonds what he is singing in the shower lately. He wanted [...]
Members of Au Revoir Simone, Chairlift, and more sit down in a Brooklyn living room for some Ozzy.
Watch 'Paranoid' below. Be certain to visit Girl Crisis on YouTube. Click here to view the embedded video. MP3: Acrylics - Sparrow Song

Filed under: Concerts and Tours , Free MP3 Download of the Day Getty Images From March 11-20, thousands will gather for the South by Southwest Music and Film Interactive in Austin, Texas, where music, film and technology meet to promote creative and professional growth. Antendees will engage in panel discussions, networking opportunities, film screenings and live musical performances on over 80 stages. This year, the SXSW Music and Media Conference celebrates its 25th anniversary, but if [...]
Ilirjana Alushaj of Apache Beat and The Pop Manifesto has a new solo project, Typical Girls. While this post may be premature since there's not much more than her pictured track "Our Real Is Real," it's just too good to ignore. Subtle synths drag into echoed vocals, while post-punk guitars and cymbals round out the track. Listen [...]

The Pop Manifesto | Apache Beat | Typical Girls Brooklyn Ilirjana Alushaj I have an online zine called The Pop Manifesto . Amazing people work and shoot for it. Everyone in it is beyond talented. It's a lot of work but a pleasure to create. I have a record label associated with the magazine and has [...]

10/29 (TOMORROW) @ Brooklyn Bowl. Wanna attend the Halloween themed gig with a guest? If so, then leave a comment on this post! A winner will be randomly chosen on 10/29 @ NOON. Purchase Mind Ctrl: Psychic Chasms Possessed via iTunes. Visit Prince Rama on MySpace. Apache Beat recently shared a Heart Playlist. MP3: Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms (BRAHMS Mix) [...]

It's back! Chicago's top winter music festival, Tomorrow Never Knows returns for its seventh year from January 12 - January 16, 2011. TNK has become one of Chicago's most anticipated musical events because not only is it in a dead time, musically and weather-wise, but it serves up the best of both national and local acts. A quick glance at the initial schedule looks promising thus far. There are big names such as Besnard Lakes and Freddie Gibbs performing alongside up-and-coming new local groups such as psych outfit A Lull [...]

Apache Beat was another act I wanted to see and they didn't let down. These prog rockers hail from Brooklyn and are like the psychedelic v ersion of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Definitely check out their debut LP, Last Chants . enjoY! [...]
After the non starter of the first day and heady catch up on day two, day three of the CMJ Music Marathon proved to be a healthy mix of aspiring talent, established names, and old friends of H-T-A . As ever, one of the best places to hang around, especially for the day shows, is the upper end of Ludlow Street on the Lower East Side. Finding the cosy and varied venues of Piano's, The Living Room, and Cake Shop almost side by side, the only thing slowing one down between bands [...]
Watch 'Tropics' below. Apache Beat recently shared a Heart Playlist. Click here to view the embedded video. MP3: Apache Beat - Another Day (Blood Diamonds Mix)

Watch 'Another Day' here. Be certain to follow Apache Beat on Twitter. Guido - Beautiful Complication Fleetwood Mac - Storms Slowdive - Here She Comes jj - Ecstasy Blood Diamonds - Heart The Wailers - Freedom Time Fantastic Tchico - Brothers & Sisters De Frank Professionals - Afe Ato Yen Bio Ariel Pink - Bright Lit Blue Skies Kurt Vile - My Best Friends (Don't Even Pass This) [...]
Not as big and exciting a week for Best New Releases as other weeks over the past month or so, but still some great tracks you can listen to from fresh album drops. Listen to, or download, new music from Dark Dark Dark, British Sea Power, Marnie Stern, Mutual Benefit, Pancake Breakfast, Apache Beat, Fran [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe
To celebrate today's crop of releases, here are new mp3s from Allo Darlin', Apache Beat, Clinic, Dark Dark Dark, Guster, Alain Johannes, Julius C, Jupe Jupe, Tim Kasher, New Collisions, Royal Baths, Shadow Shadow Shade, Marnie Stern and the Corin Tucker Band. Also, vote for your favorite of today's new releases.

A collection of dissimilar things; an assortment. My bags are packed. I'm off to Sonoma for the weekend for Elle's wedding. Deciding to drive rather than fly and enjoy the coastal scenic route. Who knows, perhaps I'll even make it through Carmel before making it back to L.A. I truly don't know when I'm coming back and loving every bit of that. Have a great weekend everyone. If we aren't following each other on Twitter, add me and I'll add you back. It feels like a good weekend to tweet. [...]