Blog: Light Meets Night

Adrian Lux is on the verge of releasing this debut album on April 3th via Ultra Records. Lux just released the latest single "Burning" featuring former drummer of Swedish band "The Concrete", Dante. The self titled album include such hits as “Teenage Crime,” “Alive” and “Fire. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =OcQFUWWLY54

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =bTZvZ4DThoc Cute, Double Lisp, Awkward and I love it. Grimes was interviewed by Nardwuar the Human Serviette at this years SXSW in Austin. The interview starts up with the Nardwuar delivering birthday greetings to Grimes and a copy of Mariah Carey's double LP, some Skinny Puppy records and a Emergency Room Vol 1. compilation. Nardwuar [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =XWU_JSuLiJc Here's the new video from London DJ/producer Aaron Jerome- aka SBTRKT- for the song "Hold On" featuring Sampha from his excellent self-titled 2011 record. The video narrative was directed by Sam Pilling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =IB9ZGt034jo Following the release of the critically acclaimed Uk debut ‘Tiger Dreams EP’ last September, Sweden’s Karin Park returns with ‘Fryngies’ the first single off her forthcoming album ‘High Wire Poetry’. Fryngies is directed by Tore Frandsen from Denmark’s world renowned Bacon Group, responsible for Rokysopp and Fever Ray videos amongst many more. Working with [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =RW_2zQ7KPh8 Dark-Scandi Pop? Love it! Hailing from Sweden, Beatrice Eli just released her latest single "The Conqueror" via Razzia Records. The Conquerer” hits me in the right spots. It’s got a traditional pop hooks mixed with dark overtones. Expect to find 'The Conqueror' on Eli's forthcoming EP, which is due to be released later this [...]

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At last! After years of hard work, Oberhofer's debut album, Time Capsules II, has been released to the public like Christian the Lion was released into the wild. The album has been streaming online at Spin, but we finally get to get our hands on something tangible! With the help of his bandmates, Brad Oberhofer has re-recorded and refined "Away Frm U", "o0O0o0O0o", "Gold", and many other tracks he posted up on his blog as free downloads back when he was a one-man band. If you've heard the original tracks,... Read More �

After seven years as "The Morning Benders", the band has changed their name and has released a free mixtape in celebration of their regeneration. The band sent a message to their fans via their website explaining that, "the word 'bender' in the UK and many parts of Europe is a slang term for 'homosexual.' We were told our band name was the equivalent of 'The Morning Fags' in America. ... We simply cannot go on using a name that is demeaning to the gay community. The reason we are making music is... Read More �

Known Gallery in Los Angeles is hosting two talented artists from now thru April 7th. Street artist, Victor Reyes' "The Jungle" and photographer, Dylan Maddux's "CAMBODIA, The New Life." "The Jungle is submerged in the representational motifs of animals, carnage and patterns arrayed in warm, vibrant colors that recall the meat, bone and sinew that comprise all mammals.  Herein lie tapestries of line and palette whose language and conversation are a departure from the formulaic and mundane. Within this new work, Reyes reveals a world of color and form where situational... Read More �

In support of his new album, "Distant Earth", ATB will be taking the stage at Playhouse Hollywood this Friday March 23rd 2012. Presented by Dirty Sexy House, a weekly Friday night a event at Playhouse that features the best DJs from around the world along with best of what Hollywood has to offer. We're are lucky enough to secure two tickets and will be giving them away to a lucky LMN follower. To participle in our giveaway 1. 'Like' Playhouse Hollywood on Facebook -  http://www.facebook.com/playho usehw *Don't forget to 'Like' our page... Read More �

Legendary house music producer Stefano Miele, a.k.a. Riva Starr's charismatic attitude and love for life is injected into his energetic beats and fun rhythms. Last week we got a chance to have a couple words with him before his set at Playhouse in Hollywood. See what he had to say about Duran Duran, Beardyman, and his favorite fast food joint in California. Welcome back to LA! What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re in this area? Going to In n Out. [laughs] I always arrive here and I’m... Read More �

New York born, Los Angeles based artist Gabrielle Wortman just sent us over her latest single "Ghost" which you can download now via Soundcloud. Described as "Urban beats, swamp blues, soulful vocals, and enchanting piano." all of which is on display in "Ghost". You see Gabby play at  The Bootleg Theater on Thursday March 29th along with mr.Gnome and A Silent Film.

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Introducing Postiljonen, a Norwegian/Swedish experimental trio based in Stockholm who recently released their video for “Dit bara drömmar når” (When Only Dreams Go). I immediately fell in love with their vocal soaring, dreamy, warm sound when I first heard "Dit bara drömmar når" and can't tell you how much I liked how they included a bit of saxophone in the track, great layering.

Here’s the new music video for Brown and Blue’s single “You Only Wanted Strength” directed by Ryan Baxley. Brown & Blue is a five member group based out of Long Beach. They have a number of upcoming shows in LA  first being at Home Room  on March 20th and the second at Silverlake Lounge on April 3th. You can purchased their single via Bandcamp. Thanks Demo Schmemo

Sunglasses are a rather handy invention. They have the ability to make not so hot people look like rock stars and are brilliant at allowing us to see in the Summer. A brand that caught my eye whilst showcasing in Berlin was Vuerich B. This quirky sunglasses company was founded by brothers Gianni and Baptise Vuerich. Whilst Baptiste designs the glasses, Gianni, a carpenter, makes them. The best part is, the sunglasses are made from old skateboards. ‘I buy the skateboards from kids who have broke theirs doing tricks or... Read More �

Estevan Oriol is a Los Angeles born photographer who started his career in the entertainment industry as a tour manager for Cypress Hill. Since then, he has directed videos for the likes of Blink 182, Eminem and Snoop Dog and has photographed a numerous number of celebrities and bands. Estevan’s photography is predominantly captured on black and white film, depicting a fascinating reflection of Los Angeles street life and the gang lifestyle it beholds. He is also one of the creative forces behind the clothing brand ‘Joker’ alongside his partner... Read More �

In a ocean of smoke and sea of lasers world renowned Italian DJ/Producer EDX made his returned to a packed dancer floor and wall to wall mayhem at Playhouse Hollywood, one the top premiere night clubs in Hollywood. With an impressive remix catalog with the likes of Deadmau5, Bob Sinclar, Axwell, Armand van Helden, Steve Angello, Roger Sanchez, Laidback Luke, and  Armin van Buuren just to name a few, EDX began the night with his classic remix of Kaskade's "Angel on my Shoulder", a personal favorite of mine. EDX tested Playhouse's... Read More �

Ritchie Kong is a graphic designer and illustrator living in Los Angeles, CA. Drawing inspiration from street art, tattoos, Eastern Asian themes, and God, Ritchie creates images with a vibrancy, movement, and depth that draws viewers in and holds them there for a while. His work is geometric in aesthetic but organic in mood. With splashes of color that brings life to any type of canvas he chooses to lay hands on, Ritchie's art is loud, articulate, intricate and ultimately uniquely his own. Music and God is Ritchie Kong's main... Read More �

This Saturday, LA's new wild dance party at Room86 (formally Paul & Andres at Cinespace) is bringing something a little bit different than their usual house and disco vibe. This time the Controversy crew is switching it up in favor of a special themed night to pay homage to the golden age of hip-hop. Leading the pack, the headline guest DJ set will be by Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids. This is a rare chance to catch Chuck in an intimate setting playing his favorite tunes that influence... Read More �

Another crazy night at AGENCY in Hollywood. DJ Vice was there. It was Paris Hilton's birthday.