AVAN LAVA began as a conversation between Producers/Musicians Le Chev and Ian Pai during an overnight bus ride after performing at the Sao Paulo Bienal with Fischerspooner, a band with which both still work and perform. That night in the fall of 2008, en route to Rio de Janeiro, Le Chev and Ian shared their love of Prince, Daft Punk, electronic beats, R & B, and Indie music and contemplated how those things could all be melded into one sound, one band. A few months later, back in NYC, while at a reading of "The Last Goodbye" (a musical adaptation [...]
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Ain't nothing wrong with a lil' bump n grind! Brooklyn's freshest Pop Powerhouse AVAN LAVA are heading to the Nation's Capital to take center stage at DC9 's WORLD Famous Liberation Dance Party tomorrow night! Kick Kick Snare is proud to lead the way for their first ever invasion of the District and they are bringing a full armament of lasers, fog machines, and more lights than those crafty French are able to pack onto the Eiffel Tower!! Don't think Brooklyn's finest is stopping there! There is synchronized dancing, and of course frontman [...]
Brooklyn electro-pop duo Avan Lava are the proud owners of a brand new self-released debut EP, Vapors . This will no doubt please fans who have been making do with digital gems the pair have been scattering about the Internet, like this video for "It's Never Over." What first seems like an ordinary dance practice breeds discord and infighting as arguments emerge between sets, presumably involving whose outfit is more 90s-chic. The song's party bass beats and funky grooves belie the troubles in the video that begin to bubble to the surface as [...]
It's a holiday celebrated by few, but those few treat it like Christmas morning. In fact, some might consider it better than Christmas morning: Record Store Day. Since its inception in 2007, countless vinyl enthusiasts have woken up - on Saturday morning, no less - to patrol the streets in their pajamas, eventually taking up real estate outside their favorite record store, all in the hopes that they'll snag priceless soon-to-be artifacts that, more or less, give them bragging rights. It's relentless, it's addicting, but it's pastime. Consequence of Sound looks forward to [...]
Ford and Kick Kick Snare were pleased to host a showcase of emerging artists last week in Austin, and what an event! Highlighting the new 2013 Ford Escape and its incredible sound system, as well as the musical stylings of six of the country's hottest and most talented emerging artists at the legendary Stubb's BBQ, we couldn't have asked for a better line-up. Just check out the highlight reel from the day and you'll begin to see how much fun we all had. You [...]
When the venue is having to take furniture out to let more people in, that's a good sign! Scott Durday of The Soundmen spun the latest and greatest sounds before AVAN LAVA blew the rest of the roof off Stubb's to shreds. You may also enjoy...: Crystal Fighters: Plage Mystery Skulls: Unstoppable [...]
Not to be confused with avant-soul group Ava Luna (who played our 29th issue party last night), Avan Lava is an electronic Brooklyn band that seems to find inspiration in Prince's mix of dancy tunes and irresistible soul melodies, sung in a vocal range alternating from tenor to falsetto. This is music with the potential to animate a lot of upcoming parties, check them out tonight (02.25) at Mercury Lounge for their CD release party. Opening, Chrome Canyon , formed by ex members of legendary Apes & Androids, which were featured on the cover of The Deli's [...]
Not to be confused with avant-soul group Ava Luna (who played our 29th issue party last night), Avan Lava is an electronic Brooklyn band that seems to find inspiration in Prince's mix of dancy tunes and irresistible soul melodies, sung in a vocal range alternating from tenor to falsetto. This is music with the potential to animate a lot of upcoming parties, check them out on 02.25 at Mercury Lounge for their CD release party. Opening, Chrome Canyon , formed by ex members of legendary Apes & Androids, which were featured on the cover of The Deli's [...]
Fans of incredible pop music today is a big day! AVAN LAVA releases their new EP, Flex Fantasy , today. No more teasing us, we get the whole thing. Flex Fantasy bubbles over with raw euphoric energy, funky R&B soul and an incredible pop sensibility that sets them miles apart from anyone else making music right now - this is music that makes you want to just let go and be happy to be alive. I was very fortunate and met up with AVAN LAVA in [...]
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My favorite group of boisterous fun-loving musicians have just released their first video for 'It's Never Over'. It's hard to convey the energy and playfulness of AVAN LAVA through a video, but this is about as close as you can get. I was very lucky and was able to make it up to Brooklyn to meet up with TC, Le Chev and Ian over this past weekend and see their show. I was completely blown away and captivated by their infectious energy and sound live.(The lasers didn't hurt!) Walking into their sound check at the Glasslands [...]
We first mentioned the super talented band of musicians a few weeks ago when they gave us quite the tease . Since then AVAN LAVA has unleashed their first single 'It's Never Over' and it only teases more! As there are 5 other songs still to be heard. 'It's Never Over' is an enthusiastic musical romp bursting with soulful vocals, exuberant melodies and a funky dance beat the FORCES you to strut and will leave you unable to resist the urge to dance. It had me walking down 16th Street unable to contain my smile and not bob my [...]
AVAN LAVA - It's Never Over From their forthcoming EP, Flex Fantasy, the band AVAN LAVA has released "It's Never Over" which can be heard in this post. The band's album is out February 21, 2012. It's Never Over by AVAN LAVA Tracklisting 01. Tear it Down 02. It's Never Over 03. Pure As Love 04. Slow Motion 05. Sisters 06. Feels Good
photos and review by Ben Mobley Always on the prowl for new music, I download my regular (and favorite) monthly indie-rock sampler. Within the collection of some 120 tracks, there was this one song, with its mantra-like speak-singing, ethereal piano lines, and a slightly Bartok-ian riff. I was immediately struck by the overall sound and rhythms of "Black Rain" by NewVillager , a band I would further come to know in the most random of ways. January 2012. There I was, standing on the sidewalk, having [...]
Be warned this Teaser Mix lives ups to its name, dangling bright and beautiful pop bites right there in front of you, so close you can almost touch them, then in just over a minute it's all gone again! Flex Fantasy will be the sophomore EP for New York's joyous shoe-gazing band of musicans, AVAN LAVA. The are taking a shift more toward my end of the music spectrum with a more high-energy, upbeat pop sound. The full EP will be released on February 21st, though I am not sure I can wait til then...so Girlie [...]
Ava Luna at BV Holiday Party last month/year ( more by Jessica Amaya ) Wintersleep are going on a short North American tour this month which ends in 2 NYC dates happening on January 24 at Mercury Lounge with Pretty & Nice and January 25 at Glasslands with ARMS and Writer . Tickets for the Mercury show and the Glasslands show are on sale now. All Wintersleep dates are listed below. [...]
Happening next Wednesday at their "Gallery" space on Orchard Street right near Delancey, MOSCOT is having French Horn Rebellion and Avan Lava playing their unofficial CMJ Music Marathon party . It's free and open to the public and it kicks off at 7pm and, well, it's going to be a really fun time. Godspeed!
Lemons by AVAN LAVA MOSCOT Music is presenting an unofficial CMJ Party on Wednesday, October 19th with French Horn Rebellion and Avan Lava . This is a free show that starts at 7PM. French Horn Rebellion (Robert and David Perlick-Molinari) kicked off 2011 by announcing the US self-release of their debut album, The Infinite Music of French Horn Rebellion . Written, produced and mixed by Robert and David, the album warps together the fabric of dance, electro, rock [...]
Il panorama Creative Commons mondiale si espande a macchia d'olio. Ogni giorno milioni di persone collaborano da tutte le parti del mondo, creando e condividendo musica, video e immagini. La quantità di progetti liberi online è arrivata a un punto che non può essere più messa in ombra. Girovagando in siti come Myspace, Last FM e vari, si nota l'enorme quantità di una manciata di lettere comunemente disposte in questo modo "Free Download". Due parole che sembrano fatte l'una per l'altra. TheWaveInvasion Vol. 2 MONDO raccoglie la selezione di un anno di invasione, proponendo artisti che [...]
Vi ved ikke ret meget om Narcisse . Ja, faktisk næsten ingenting. Det kunne måske have noget at gøre med, at de, lige nu, 'kun' har godt 60 views på deres MySpace-profil - et tal vi er overbeviste om vil stige betydeligt, i løbet af de næste par måneder. Duoen laver nemlig en omgang rigtig lækker form for laidback disco-house, der med sine tunge beats og funk slap bass, sagtens kunne gå hen og blive en fast bestand i sommerens soundtrack. Narcisse ft. Avan Lava - Moonsex Cassette (download) Narcisse [...]
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