2011 has been one hell of a year for us at IHEARTCOMIX. We went a lot of places, threw a lot of parties, and got very little sleep. From our abandoned mall takeover with Fool's Gold at SXSW to our Miani Mansion with Mad Decent to endless fun at Comic Con with Andrew WK & Dan Deacon to the first ever Check Yo Ponytail Tour , we've certainly set the ball high for 2012. While we have turned our focus to our shows and parties for the [...]
Los Angeles: Tonight at La Cita, come check out Franki Chan as he prepares for his upcoming dates on the Check Yo Ponytail Tour by providing everyone with some super fun-time selections, just for you. Also selecting tonight will be the multi-talented Nick Hook from Cubic Zirconia, and Shuttle from Passion Pit. The best part? Free w/ RSVP . See you tonight! O S A K A
Los Angeles: Tonight, IHEARTCOMIX is deviating from the usual Check Yo Ponytail offering to bring you a very special one off party. The event is set to be held at the legendary Los Globos club in Silverlake and features performances from Bleached (the new project from Jessica & Jennifer Clavin, formerlly of Mika Miko/Cold Cave), Protect Me, and DJ sets from Killing Spree , Juiceboxxx , and Bob from Best Coast. The is also a special headlining performance from a "Secret Band." Tickets will be [...]
Amidst all of the preparations for the upcoming Check Yo Ponytail Tour , Franki Chan has found the time to release a few new tracks over on his soundcloud . In addition to the latest, Yes We Chan, Vol. I mixtape, which has recently been featured on Pitchfork and Media Contender, Chan gives us two new remixes. The first is a highly technical and stylized revision of the Death Set's, Slap, Slap, Slap, Pound, Up, Down, Snap ; while the second reworks Deep Dark Robot's FYSB , with a dynamic [...]
Tonight, Check Yo Ponytail returns with one of the most unique lineups yet. Starting the night off will be Teams , an LA based producer with an passion for classic samples and resonant noise. Physical Forms , the new project from Busdriver and ex-Mae Shi member Jeff Byron, with be onstage perfroming with their ecclectic homemade instruments followed by Win Win (XXXchange, Devlin, and Ghostdad) who will perform an analog audio/visual set with their trademark electronic textures. The headlining guests, Teddybears , have come all the way from Sweden to join us tonight. [...]
Tonight, Check Yo Ponytail returns with one of the most unique lineups yet. Starting the night off will be Teams , an LA based producer with an passion for classic samples and resonant noise. Physical Forms , the new project from Busdriver and ex-Mae Shi member Jeff Byron, with be onstage perfroming with their ecclectic homemade instruments followed by Win Win (XXXchange, Devlin, and Ghostdad) who will perform an analog audio/visual set with their trademark electronic textures. The headlining guests, Teddybears , have come all the way from Sweden to join us tonight. [...]
Los Angeles: Tonight, Franki Chan will be performing at the Avalon for their premiere electronic dance night, Control. Joining him will be Sinden, Hatiras, and Alvin Risk. Get you tickets here and be sure to get there early to make sure you'll get in. In the meantime, check out his incredible new mixtape titled, Yes We Chan, Vol. One , and stay tuned for more Franki Chan news coming soon. See you all tonight! [...]
We are very proud to announce the first ever Check Yo' Ponytail National Tour (as reported via Pitchfork )! The tour will include Spank Rock, Big Freedia, The Death Set, Pictureplane and Franki Chan! Tickets will go on sale Tomorrow in the a.m. EXCLUSIVELY through www.checkyoponytail.com !! This is what Pitchfork had to say: "Check Yo Ponytail 2 is a monthly Los Angeles-based party run by scene magnates Franki Chan (IHEARTCOMIX), Danny Johnson ( Media Contender ), and Zane Landreth. (The original Check Yo Ponytail ran from 2006-2008.) This fall, that party is taking it [...]
An interesting thing happens when you get three notable titans of partying together to record a song. Recently, Matt & Kim, Andrew W.K., and Soulja Boy met at the brand new Rubber Tracks Studio in Brooklyn to collaborate for Converse's new Three Artists, One Song series, and the result is an honest, simple ballad that acts more like a personal reflection than a party anthem. Titled, I'm a Goner , the track features each artist taking turns adding testaments in their own distinct voice, on top of the classic drum and synth driven power pop [...]
Tonight, Check Yo Ponytail is back with the return of Pictureplane!!! Joining him will be Javelin, Hollogramz, Babe Rainbow, Killing Spree, and a special live performance from oOoOO featuring Butterclock. Additionally, Pictureplane and Javelin were kind enough to make exclusive CYP2 mixtapes that were featured yesterday on Pitchfork and Prefix respectively. Take a listen and get ready to get weird tonight. Tickets available here . Pictureplane PICTUREPLANE - Check Yo Ponytail 2 Mixtape [...]
Franki Chan's latest remix for SPF5000's, White Hot Fantasy is an extended, goth-house thriller complete with driving synths, precision sequencing, and a haunting disposition. The atmosphere is dense with sonic trills and sampled wildcats, completing the formula by mixing in classic house inspired vocal croons from the original. Check out Franki Chan's Soundcloud for this remix and more, including his recent live mix and podcast for Blue Microphones . SPF 5000 - WHITE HOT FANTASY (FRANKI CHAN [...]
Los Angeles: This Saturday, come out to the J.W. Marriott for the Jump the Plank pool party with Tokimonsta , Franki Chan, and more. The party will be held on the 4th floor, at the ION Rooftop Bar. Click on the flyer to RSVP, and make sure you bring your water guns and sun-tan lotion for this radical summertime event. See you all there! O S A K A
The HEARTSCHALLENGER keeps on charging through the days, preparing for the release of their forthcoming debut, Ride or Die , set to come out in 2012 on Kitsuné. In the meantime, HEARTSREVOLUTION and Kitsuné are holding a remix contest for their single, Teenage Teardrops . Here's how to participate: 1. Download the parts here . 2. Be creative as hell. 3. Send your remix to their Dropbox . Whether your interpretation is a fuzzed out, lo-fi disco jam or an aggressive, heavy bass, beat explosion; they are open to [...]
For the past few years I have been fortunate enough to experience the visual madness that is the San Diego Comic Con. 2011 was my third time in San Diego for the event, second time actually entering the convention showroom. Attending purely as a spectator this year instead of an exhibitor, I was able to see a more personalized version of the convention floor. The first thing I noticed this time upon entering, [...]
For the past few years I have been fortunate enough to experience the visual madness that is the San Diego Comic Con. 2011 was my third time in San Diego for the event, second time actually entering the convention showroom. Attending purely as a spectator this year instead of an exhibitor, I was able to see a more personalized version of the convention floor. The first thing I noticed this time upon entering, [...]
Spank Rock 's highly anticipated sophomore album, Everything is Boring and Everyone is a Fucking Liar will be released on September 27th. The single DTF DADT was produced by Zeb Malik of Popo and is an aggressively suggestive lo-fi grunge track with tribal undertones. Visually, DTF DADT is a classic thriller that shakes and jives with a murderous curiosity. O S A K A
Spank Rock 's highly anticipated sophomore album, Everything is Boring and Everyone is a Fucking Liar will be released on September 27th. The single DTF DADT was produced by Zeb Malik of Popo and is an aggressively suggestive lo-fi grunge track with tribal undertones. Visually, DTF DADT is a classic thriller that shakes and jives with a murderous curiosity. O S A K A
Tonight, Check Yo Ponytail presents an evening with Metronomy. Joining them will be Los Angeles' own Nite Jewel, SISU, and resident Franki Chan. Tickets are sold out, but we will have a full video recap of the evening for those unable to attend. The next Check Yo Ponytail will be on August 16th, and welcomes Pictureplane back to the CYP2 stage with oOoOO, Javelin, Triangle Records DJs, and resident Franki Chan. Tickets are available here . Metronomy Nite Jewel [...]
A few weeks ago, Franki Chan payed a visit to Blue Mic headquarters in Los Angeles. to record an exclusive podcast and live mixtape. The studio was an incredible, state of the art recording facility, incorporating lots of new microphone technologies that have yet to hit the markets. As the first DJ featured in the Blue Mic studio, Franki Chan touches on a bit of his history, current projects, and some great new listening recommendations. Check out the live mix below, and listen in as Franki gets interviewed for the official Blue Mic Podcast. [...]
Woah! Check out Matt & Kim performing their latest single, Block After Block , on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It's been a busy year so far for the IHEARTCOMIX alumni and it is so great to see them perform with the same energy and excitement as always, not to mention their mile wide smiles. O S A K A
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