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Music Mad Lib Monday: Scott Bartenhagen
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Monthly Archives: June 2011
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Film Fridays New Conan Trailer, Liam Neeson Returns to the Dark Knight Rises, and Russell Crowe is Superman’s Dad
Happy Friday — have a trailer for the new Conan movie…torn torsos, impalings, evisceration, and most importantly no real evidence of a story — just like the original. Now all we need is James Earl Jones and we’re gold, Jerry…Read on turks.
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Gallery Music Northside Festival: Brooklyn’s Best Day 1
It was the opening day of the third annual Northside Festival in Brooklyn and at every step of the way I couldn’t help but make SXSW comparisons. First, there was free beer at the press badge pickup and I was off to a great start. The festival is very definitely music heavy but is also featuring film and ‘Ideas’ showcases.
I saw a few shorts by NYC filmmakers at indieScreen, a beautifully designed small theatre three blocks from my house that I didn’t even know existed, before heading over to The Music Hall of Williamsburg to catch Gordon Voidwell and Theophilus London at the Northside Festival Opening Party. I have to say that Gordon Voidwell stole the show. That voice! Their style! The girl on the keys!
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Culture Pops Featured Welcome to the ChinaShop Vanessa and Cole
ChinaShop partnered with Pop My Culture’s Cole Stratton and Vanessa Ragland to create a new series of webisodes called Culture Pops. Join them in Hollywood at the legendary Roxy Theater. They get the inside scoop on the world of rock directly from Nic Adler, Owner of the Roxy. They also pop over to Montreal to see what TV’s Deanna Russo has to say. Watch it! It’s funny!
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Contest INNERPARTYSYSTEM Contest Vote Now
New York based trio INNERPARTYSYSTEM has no problem flying in the face of conventional electronica. “Not Getting Any Better,” the single from their February EP Never Be Content, showcases their finest abilities in crafting an emotive and affecting song within the framework of a bangin’ dance track. Contrary to the spirit of the song title, this trio’s career is growing fast, and their highly anticipated sophomore full-length is due out within the year.
So now the band and Indaba are calling on you to create your best remix of their latest hit. Your submission could win you a cool grand and a spot alongside INNERPARTYSYSTEM on an upcoming Red Bull Records release!
Voting ends June 20th at 11am CEST
http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions?short_name=innerpartysystem-remix-opportunity&sort=votes
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Gallery Music Florence and the Machine: Making Music out of Madness
Florence and the Machine may be a lot of things; mood makers for hipsters, sincerely passionate musicians, theatrical showman. But they never fail to engage the audience and enliven the soul. Florence (Welch) has a distinct vocal style that envelopes you like a wool blanket. While its inviting and warm, it also gets under your skin.
She admits that her best writing often happens when she is tired or drunk. Her ability to tap into that subconscious space and express it is powerful, moving and decidedly on point.
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Gallery Music Intellect and Emotion: The Head and the Heart
“Oh no, not another Avett Brothers wannabe, Mumford look alike,” you might say on first listen to Seattle based The Head and the Heart. They share a lot of similarities with the aforementioned bands i.e. “rootsy” Americana drenched, harmony infused songs, acoustic instrumentation, hand percussion, etc… (not always a bad think, by the way i happen to love those to bands and the simplicity, authenticity and emotion conveyed in the songs simple treatment). And like it or not, The Head and the Heart is one of this generation’s emerging Alt-Americana mainstays.
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Music Into the Darkness: Mansions On The Moon
Is this June gloom getting you down? Did you have your coffee yet? Have you heard the new Mansions on the Moon? Well, I can’t change the weather and I ain’t getting you coffee, but what I can and will do is serve you up a dose of melancholy magic courtesy of Mansions on the Moon.
This starbound group, founded a little over a year ago, have since co-signed with Pharell, and collaborated with Diplo, Mac Miller and Chiddy Bang’s Xaphoon Jones to name a few.
And now Mansions On The Moon have released “Darkness” off their upcoming debut Lightyears.
So, brew yourself a cup, kick up your feet and soak up the “Darkness.” Oh, and check out the fellas in action, writing and recording this catchy tune at Red Bull Studios in Santa Monica.
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Art Gallery You Call Yourself An Artist? Street Art At Maximillian Gallery
Street art is the Lady Gaga of the art world, it’s all the rage right now.
Currently on display inside the Sunset Marquis’s Maximillian Gallery is “What Graffiti is to New York – Street Art is to Los Angeles.” The gallery, which is curated by Melrose & Fairfax, takes a look at the street art movement in the Los Angeles scene.
From a 9-year old artist who sketches portraits of Pee Wee Herman and Batman, to a porn star who draws from her controversial background as inspiration, the exhibit takes viewers through a unique array of artist visions.
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Music Shonen Knife Cut Into The Ramones
Shonen Knife have been the most internationally recognized name in Japanese Rock music since their entrance onto the alternative rock scene in the early 90s seeing them become the indie darlings of hipsters and rock stars alike. 2011 celebrates thirty years since Naoko and the band began releasing albums of their joyous mixture of pop, punk, food and fantasy for the world to enjoy. Since their inception in Osaka in 1981 (featuring Naoko’s sister Atsuko and their friend, bassist/vocalist Michie) to their current lineup featuring members Ritsuko (bass,vocals) and Emi (drums,vocals), Shonen Knife have maintained their rightful place in the ever changing indie rock scene.
In celebration of this milestone Shonen Knife is paying tribute to one of their biggest musical inspirations since the infancy of their still vibrant career 3 decades ago… NYC’s legendary Ramones.
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