After launching in Southern California 15 years ago and expanding ever since, the Electric Daisy Carnival held its inaugural New York-area event last week. The electronic music festival brought 45,000 to the MetLife Arena in Northern New Jersey, offering 5 stages with 85 DJ acts across a three-day weekend (Friday May 18 - Sunday May [...]
Jack White did more than just headline a sold out Roseland on Monday, May 21. It was like the return of a triumphant king but with White, he never left. From loud guitars to an obsessive devotion to detail, White defined what a modern rock show should be. Jack White - Love Interruption White's legacy [...]
Well, technically, Diplo posted them to Soundcloud. "Pirate in the Water" was produced by Diplo and "Look At These Hoes" both by Diplo and Boys Noize. Santigold - Look At These Hoes (prod. Diplo, Boys Noize) by diplo Santigold - Pirate In the Water (prod. Diplo) by diplo
The fans of Beach House have done more for the band's image than the best dramatic lighting or Victoria Legrand's face-concealing curls could ever hope to achieve. Fans have organically built up the myth0s of Beach House and that propels a band from indie darling to the biggest stages. Beach House - Myth At the [...]
On May 10th, 2012 (this Thursday), Flux Pavilion will be bringing his world famous dubstep sounds to New York's Roseland Ballroom. He is also bringing heavy hitters Downlink and Cookie Monsta. Flux Pavilion feat. Example - Daydreamer by Flux Pavilion Flux Pavilion co-founded Circus records with Dr. P and has given us great tracks such [...]
Rolling Stone reports that Beastie Boys co-founder Adam Yauch, aka MCA, has died at the age of 47. Yauch had been diagnosed with cancer in 2009 after a tumor was discovered in his salivary gland. He was unable to attend the Beastie Boys' induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month. "His [...]
The thousands who swarm the streets today in New York for Occupy Wall Street's May Day will not just be Occupy followers and union members. Some will also be fans of the musical participants: Tom Morello, Dan Deacon, Immortal Technique, Ben Harper, Das Racist, and JD Samson / MEN. First, Harper and Morello (of Rage [...]
The thousands who swarm the streets today in New York for Occupy Wall Street's "May Day" will not just be Occupy followers and union members. Some will also be fans of the musical participants: Tom Morello, Dan Deacon, Immortal Technique, Ben Harper, Das Racist, and JD Samson / MEN. First, Harper and Morello (of Rage [...]
Catalpa's initial adventure into New York already had The Black Keys and Snoop Dogg headlining the festival at Randall's Island on July 28 and 29, 2012. If that was not enough for you, the festival has included even more acts to get you excited. Girl Talk - Oh No Girl Talk, Matt and Kim, Cold [...]
Last year's hugely successful (minus all the rain) Identity Festival is returning this year with dates in July and August. Eric Prydz - Pjanoo The initial lineup has been released and includes; Eric Prydz, Wolfgang Gartner, Le Castle Vania, Bingo Players, Excision, Porter Robinson, Nero (DJ set), Madeon, Paul Van Dyk, Showtek, Arty, Doctor P [...]
Miike Snow, on the strength of two records and a hit song, sold out three nights at Terminal 5. At the end of their first show in New York, the question was not how they managed to sell 9,000 tickets but what bigger venue will hold them next. Miike Snow tend to keep things a [...]
Shit Robot is back, today announcing a series of three 123 singles collectively titled The Green Machine. You can hear preview clips of the two tracks off the first release, 'Teenage Bass'/'Space Race', below. It will be released digitally and on vinyl via DFA Records on May 21. You can also preorder a limited edition [...]
The Hives announced their comeback with a pair of dates of Coachella. It wouldn't be much of a comeback without a new album or more tour dates, right? The Hives have announced their latest album, Lex Hives, which will be released on June 05 via their own label, Disques Hives. You can check out the [...]
Jack White has been and will always be a busy man. Hot on the heels of releasing Blunderbuss (read our review), Jack White is set to play a special show at Webster Hall. It sold out in seconds but you'll be able to stream the show in its entirety on Youtube. Even better? It'll be [...]
It seems like most music fans have grown alongside Jack White. From the underdog to juggernaut that he is today, White's journey has been a very public affair. At the same time, there isn't a lot that is known about White himself. This neat trick has made for great listening experiences and on Blunderbuss, White's [...]
Chilly Gonzalez is one man with many facets to his personality and performance. Behind a piano at Le Poisson Rouge and backed by the Fuck Luck Orchestra, Gonzalez is a powerful performer who can make you laugh and think with alarming ease. Gonzalez's "Piano Talk Show," is a performance act that features Chilly talking about [...]
The Great GoogaMooga is a two day music and food festival set to take over Brooklyn's Prospect Park. While we knew some of the culinary talent involved with the fest already, the music acts were just announced. The best part is that admission is free. Hall and Oates- Maneater Daryl Hall and John Oates will [...]
Chilly Gonzalez is one man with many facets to his personality and performance. Behind a piano at Le Poisson Rouge and backed by the Fuck Luck Orchestra, Gonzalez is a powerful performer who can make you laugh and think with alarming ease. Gonzalez's "Piano Talk Show," is a performance act that features Chilly talking about [...]
German house duo Modeselektor turned Bowery Ballroom into one large dance party. Fans were there for one reason, to hear great electronic music and dance, and that they did. Modeselektor - Berlin Modeselektor were the perfect hosts and Bowery Ballroom was the perfect venue for this soiree. After playing the sweaty dance tents of Coachella, [...]
Blur has announced a 21-disc "Super Deluxe Box Set" called Blur 21 through the video above and the product's new site, blur.co.uk/blur21. The box contains 2-CD special editions of all seven Blur albums, which will also be sold individually. The box also offers: - Four discs of rarities, exclusive to this set. Includes 3½ hours [...]
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