Photos and words by Scott Sheff It’s been more than 20 years since The Ocean Blue released its self-titled debut album, and over 10 years since its last studio work. New and old fans packed The Satellite to see the band deliver a set of dreamy, atmospheric music that garnered the indie pop band wide acclaim in its early days. Touring in support of its latest full-length album Ultramarine , The Ocean Blue picked up where they left off without skipping a beat. Known for its airy jangles and hooks, the new music continues [...]
Over ten years ago, millions of pre-teen girls began their crush on a young actor/musician playing prince to Anne Hathaway's princess. Tonight, in a dark bar in Silverlake, Los Angeles, those same girls – now women – are wanting a lot more from that prince than a peck on the cheek... His name is Robert Schwartzman, and he is currently smack dab in the middle of a month's residency at the Satellite, a local venue tucked into the Silverlake hills offering free Monday night resident acts. Schwartzman (formerly of the band Rooney, and of Coppola royalty), has gained [...]
In terms of "rap music," all I've really been listening to for the past couple months is Kevin Gates. Yes, some other rappers slither their way into rotation, but this shit stays on repeat. Sensitive thug type shit. Since I realize I can't write (other than when berating JTTS readers and contributors), all I can do is introduce you and you'll hear for yourself. Welcome to my ultimate Kevin Gates post. Enjoy. Kevin Gates - Satellites Kevin Gates - Paper Chasers [...]
La pareja se comprometió y se casarán este año. El productor de EDM , Deadmau5 y la artista Kat Von D han utilizado las redes sociales para expresar su amor a lo largo de su relación. Ahora, lo llevan a un punto más alto con una colaboración musical entre ambos. Deadmau5 publicó en su Soundcloud (el cual es una especie de diario mental sobre él) una versión demo de "Satelite", track en el que Kat Von D aporta su voz para [...]
Isn't Deadmau5 a good hubby to be helping his tattoo'd up misses on her forthcoming album. The Mau5trap label owner announced the collab via his twitter saying "workin hard on one of the tracks on @thekatvond s upcoming album. this one is by far my fav! maybe a sneak preview on soundcloud inna bit " The result is a typical mau5 style sombre piano intro followed by a pretty sudden and unpolished break down. “The first rough draft of “Satellite.” Still lots of work to do, but here’s the intro + 1st verse for you.” [...]
Photos and words by Scott Sheff Sleepy Sun was back with its psychedelic set under a sea of red lights, adding to the ambiance and mood fitting of its musical vibe at The Satellite. There was a large contingent from The Royal Order of Rabbits to see their Saints, Joshua Tree’s Gram Rabbit. Opening the night was the bluesy duo Strange Vine out of Fresno. Despite a broken left arm due to a skateboarding accident, drummer Ian Blesse was flawless in keeping beat with fellow bandmate and guitarist Toby Cordova. [...]
Deadmau5 continues his pattern of dropping in progress songs with the preview of " Satellite" . This track is insanely smooth and packs quite the punch of a emotion with accompaniement of vocals from Deadmau52s girlfriend the famed tattoo artist Kat Von D . The song has so many layers both organic and electronic all coming together for a very impactful production. There is an abrupt transition at 1:18, which sounds like the Mau5 is taking a minimalistic trap inspired approach.. but I have a feeling the song is simply unfinished. As the Mau5 says "heres the [...]
Straight off the cutting board today, we have two more previews from Macarize’s soon to be released “ Macarize:02 ” compilation.. an unfinished demo from the phenomenal Deadmau5 , a Lüccii bootleg that flirts with One Republic (and Swedish House Mafia).. yet another exceptional remix from Mr. Bo Cendars .. a Yazid Le Voyageur booty of ‘I Wanna Be Your Lover’ from GQ’s stalwart of the decade, Prince (full edit in video below).. and an abnormal, but extraordinary mini mix + Killing Joke remix from The Bloody Beetroots . Who actually started [...]
Rodriguez Jr. - Satellite This song blew us away on Maya’s Essential Mix.
Unaccompanied Josh Tillman enraptured the room with his smarmy charm, earnestly harmonious voice, and irrefutably clever lyrics. He mixed unrecorded material with hits from Fear Fun , threading snarky rants into his mischievous tales of woe. When I walked in Tillman was alone on stage, thinking. He’d set a wooden chair in front of a guitar/bass/drum backline. He paced, then paused. He put his arms akimbo and hawed. He rubbed his chin. He pulled his Gibson acoustic’s strap over his head and took the mic and said, “I’m pretty fucked up. I’m gonna play whatever [...]
Photos and words by Brittany Kalaj Marguliex RIP, snare drum. Deluka tore it up (literally) on stage at The Satellite with its British rock/indie/electronic sounds. I bet Birmingham misses them. El Paso natives, The Royalty, opened up. Glad they were able to pull it together and dry their (happy) tears after a groundbreaking day. The band heard its single "I Want You" on the radio for the first time. [View with PicLens] [...]
Hey remember this guy? He was on the show about a month ago and apparently he brought a camera crew. This track is everything right about hip hop. Chilled beat, thoughtful lyrics and an MC with presence. Check the video and make sure you support homegrown talent and live music by seeing this dude when he comes to a venue near you. Remaining tour dates below. Oh and hey, if you close one eye, squint with the other and take a step back, you can see me at the 2:47 mark. Start the timer on my [...]
Chicago’s Midnight Conspiracy have become remarkable at one thing: creating a blend between electro and dubstep in the most profound, and often scariest, of ways. The dark and somber overtones exposed on every single of their tracks are haunted with filthy aggressive basslines and goosebump-giving melodies to even rival those of dubstep producer Figure. Their latest and most notorious single released late last year ' Sentinel ', summoned a persecuting force of heavy bass accompanied by preying organ melodies capable of crawling under your skin. Continuing their evil plan of making the world a much [...]
We brushed off our winter chills last Tuesday thanks to New Zealand’s The Ruby Suns at The Satellite.
Photos and words by Melissa Moore Is there anything Gram Rabbit's Jesika von Rabbit can't wear or sing? The packed house at the Satellite on Friday - the Royal Order of Rabbits in full effect - would agree that GR's front lady is a force of nature when doling out electro-country rock with the rest of her Joshua Tree-based band. Currently on a US tour with Spindrift, I was happy to find that Gram Rabbit hadn't changed a bit since I saw them four years back; still putting on a show with pipes and style for days. [...]
zugegeben. wer ist schon großer fan von bands, die sich ihr eigenes genre ausdenken? beim spacerock von den steaming satellites kann man da aber guten gewissens eine ausnahme machen...
Photos and words by Scott Sheff It was a night of trippy beats and psychedelic jams at The Satellite as Incan Abraham wrapped up its West Coast tour in support of its recent album, Springhouse . Featuring a blend intoxicating instrumentals with perfectly matched vocals, Incan Abraham is a band that shines live thanks to its improvisational jams and and pshycadelic sounds. With funky grooves overlayed with pitch-perfect harmonies, Inan Abraham creates an upbeat sound that is eqaully relaxing, particularly evident in the song “Paper Army.” [...]
Photos and words by Scott Sheff It’s hard to imagine that anyone in The Mowgli’s is capable of having a bad day. The happy-go-lucky, eight-member band opened its month-long residency at The Satellite with an abundant of positive energy, hugs and upbeat tunes that just might be the answer to world peace. Playing mostly from its latest EP Love’s Not Dead , the band’s optimism shined through in songs like “San Francisco” (I've been in love with love / And the idea of something / Binding us together/ You know that love is strong enough) [...]
Photos and words by Debi Del Grande Does Sarah Negahdari ever rest? Doesn't seem like it. The talented singer/guitarist just got off the road with Silversun Pickups, filling in on bass for Nikki Monninger, who gave birth to twins. Now Negahdari is back, front and center, with Happy Hollows. At the KROQ "locals only" at The Satellite, many many friends of the band showed up to support. Negahdari, along with Charlie Mahoney (bass/keys) Matthew Fry (guitar) and former drummer Chris Meanie (who stepped up to help his friends when new drummer Richy Epolito suddenly departed) played [...]
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