Just found a young DJ that is just 18 years-old and a freshman at the University of Iowa... Brandon Stogsdill, aka DJ Stogs, is dropping tracks well beyond his years. Check out his collection of electro/house mashups and original productions. I'm betting we'll see more from this kid in the near future... Really diggin' "I'm Boneless and Famous", killer track...
To celebrate 10 years of TBT, the band booked 3 shows at First Avenue in April of this year. All 3 sold out in a matter of hours. To commemorate the events, TBT is releasing their first "Live" album, "Live at First Avenue" on November 12th. Available in CD/DVD, LP/DVD or MP3 formats, and loaded with extras, this is one of those releases you simply NEED to add to your collection. Like any good band, TBT's live shows are something altogether grander than a studio produced album. Add to that their own love of the venue and playing in front of a hometown (ok, home state) audience, and you have a recipe for greatness. We were at one of the 3 shows and it was arguably the best TBT show I have seen. Plus, they are out just in time for Holiday shopping. Nothing like a little TBT under the tree...
The synth-pop duo of Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel, better known as Phantogram, just released their second new song in as many weeks. "Celebrate Nothing" dropped this morning, along with an announcement that a new EP is just 4 days away. The new EP as well as a much anticipated new full length album "Voices" are the first signs of new music from this energetic duo since their 2011 EP "Nightlife". No official news on the LP release just yet, but I wager to say it isn't all that far off. There have been teases on their Facebook page on a number of occasions.
Pearl Jam drops the "Sirens" video, the second from their upcoming "Lightning Bolt" album
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Eddie Vedder and crew are on the doorsteps of releasing a new album "Lightning Bolt", expected to release Oct. 15 2013. Here is a video for the second track released from it entitled "Sirens"....
Dropping their first new track since 2011, synth-pop duo Phantogram reminds us why we loved them in the first place... If this is any indicator of what's in store, I can hardly wait.
Prof promised a new track on his Facebook page and here it is. To hold us over for the next three days, Prof drops his new Willie Wonka produced track "Zoo". Check the new track below.
After hitting the St. Paddy's Day festivities in St. Paul for a bit, just to soak in all the drunken Irish we needed, our crew ventured across town to one of the best White Iron Band shows we've seen in quite a while. On any other Saturday night, Famous Dave's is packed to the gills when WIB is on stage. This time around however, the crowd seems to have been distracted by all the green beer and cabbage fare available all over town. A welcomed surprise, if you ask me.
St. Paddy's Day was actually on Sunday, not that it prevented Minneapolis and St. Paul from partying from Friday to Monday, but Saturday was officially Saint Urho's Day. Yeah, I had never heard of it either, but it sounded like a good enough reason to join the party... White Iron Band front man Matt Pudus and others mentioned it on a number of occasions.
The evening kicked off with sets from both Absolute Gruv featuring Mark Andrew and Pistol Whippin Party Penguins. Matt "Dubs" Wacatne wrapped up his set with PWPP and then sat in with his former band mates White Iron Band on the bass.
WIB dusted off a few of their old fan favorites to entertain the crowd that had converged on the stage. Eddie Juntunen got to showcase his skills on the keys absolutely killing "Sesame Street Blues".
They also had a couple more familiar faces on stage with them. The addition of John Moline on fiddle is always a welcome sight. He adds an energy and vibe to the show that the entire band seems to thrive off of. Plus, who doesn't love a little fiddle? Also joining in was Pudus' brother Mark Andrew. He did The Band's "Up on Cripple Creek", and had the entire place singing along. It was quite impressive. He will be on the upcoming season of The Voice on NBC, starting March 25th.
We have seen a few White Iron shows over the last couple of years, and I'd have to rank this one right near the top. The cast of characters, set list and overall mood of the show had the entire place on their feet from minute one. They were by their own definition "Foot Stompin' Honkey Tonkin' Good Ole American Music".
St. Paddy's Day was actually on Sunday, not that it prevented Minneapolis and St. Paul from partying from Friday to Monday, but Saturday was officially Saint Urho's Day. Yeah, I had never heard of it either, but it sounded like a good enough reason to join the party... White Iron Band front man Matt Pudus and others mentioned it on a number of occasions.
The evening kicked off with sets from both Absolute Gruv featuring Mark Andrew and Pistol Whippin Party Penguins. Matt "Dubs" Wacatne wrapped up his set with PWPP and then sat in with his former band mates White Iron Band on the bass.
WIB dusted off a few of their old fan favorites to entertain the crowd that had converged on the stage. Eddie Juntunen got to showcase his skills on the keys absolutely killing "Sesame Street Blues".
Sorry for the video quality on this one. Equipment upgrades in the works.
One of my favorites of the evening was the title track from their new album "Damn the Nighttime", their 6th studio album. Apparently I wasn't alone in appreciating this one either, space on the dance floor was a hot commodity.
They also had a couple more familiar faces on stage with them. The addition of John Moline on fiddle is always a welcome sight. He adds an energy and vibe to the show that the entire band seems to thrive off of. Plus, who doesn't love a little fiddle? Also joining in was Pudus' brother Mark Andrew. He did The Band's "Up on Cripple Creek", and had the entire place singing along. It was quite impressive. He will be on the upcoming season of The Voice on NBC, starting March 25th.
We have seen a few White Iron shows over the last couple of years, and I'd have to rank this one right near the top. The cast of characters, set list and overall mood of the show had the entire place on their feet from minute one. They were by their own definition "Foot Stompin' Honkey Tonkin' Good Ole American Music".
This review was originally posted to the electronic music blog Dancing Astronaut by Michael Sundius, borrowed for your listening pleasure...
It has become quite apparent that everything dubstep producer Jeff Montalvo, better known as Seven Lions, touches is instantly transformed into a work of delicate and ethereal beauty. Released yesterday on Skrillex’s OSWLA imprint, Seven Lions’Days to Come EP marks the major breakthrough of a prodigy we have been keeping an eye on for sometime. While his remix to Above and Beyond’s “You Got To Go” put him on the map, his Polarized EP solidified his promise, before immaculate remixes to Tritonal’s “Still With Me” and Velvetine’s “The Great Divide” paved the way to this moment: his sophomore EP release and his best work to date.
Read our breakdown of his genre-bending four track EP after the break.
“Days to Come,” the title track off the EP, is a splendid and radiant dubstep production, featuring the lovely vocal accompaniment of Fiora. It is resplendently soft and soothing, like the first seconds upon waking from a dream. Fiora’s evocative vocals are wrapped in a beautiful choral resonance before the well-produced, layered drop takes over, enveloping you in blissful bass. Simply put, this is dubstep for the soul.
In the same vein as “The Truth,” “Fractals” effortlessly incorporates dubstep into a pounding 132 BPM trance beat. Sudden halftime cuts with syncopated breakbeat percussion are seamlessly intertwined into the 4×4 beat, resulting in a delightfully unpredictable and flawlessly composed production.
It has become quite apparent that everything dubstep producer Jeff Montalvo, better known as Seven Lions, touches is instantly transformed into a work of delicate and ethereal beauty. Released yesterday on Skrillex’s OSWLA imprint, Seven Lions’Days to Come EP marks the major breakthrough of a prodigy we have been keeping an eye on for sometime. While his remix to Above and Beyond’s “You Got To Go” put him on the map, his Polarized EP solidified his promise, before immaculate remixes to Tritonal’s “Still With Me” and Velvetine’s “The Great Divide” paved the way to this moment: his sophomore EP release and his best work to date.
Read our breakdown of his genre-bending four track EP after the break.
“Days to Come,” the title track off the EP, is a splendid and radiant dubstep production, featuring the lovely vocal accompaniment of Fiora. It is resplendently soft and soothing, like the first seconds upon waking from a dream. Fiora’s evocative vocals are wrapped in a beautiful choral resonance before the well-produced, layered drop takes over, enveloping you in blissful bass. Simply put, this is dubstep for the soul.
Seven Lions lives up to his popular reputation as a producer of ‘trance-step’ with “The Truth.” While most of his productions take the form of dubstep with trance elements, “The Truth” approaches the generic fusion from the opposite angle, blending dubstep breaks into a grinding four-on-the-floor bassline. Melody-driven with sensuous breakdowns and an invigorating trance drop, “The Truth” is infatuating.
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In the same vein as “The Truth,” “Fractals” effortlessly incorporates dubstep into a pounding 132 BPM trance beat. Sudden halftime cuts with syncopated breakbeat percussion are seamlessly intertwined into the 4×4 beat, resulting in a delightfully unpredictable and flawlessly composed production.
“She Was” represents Seven Lions’ first foray into the often overlooked genre of midtempo. Clocking in at 100 BPM, the track begins with a dreamy, sedative beat that is soon replaced by a growling, gurgling, seemingly organic bassline. Fellow Californians Birds of Paradise inject their imaginative, psychedelic soundscapes into the track, which, in typical Seven Lions fashion, masterfully walks the line between menacing and melodic. (Note: this track is available for free)
Seven Lions’ Days to Come EP represents the blossoming talent of a precocious producer who is finally starting to receive the attention he deserves. With his ventures into midtempo and trance, Seven Lions displays a keen sense of self-reinvention that will carry him on into the future. In a world obscured by overly excessive dubstep productions vying for the dirtiest drop, Seven Lions’ take on dubstep is as refreshing as it is impressive.