If you love Rock n Roll and you somehow find yourself in Fullerton California, you simply can’t miss swinging by The Slidebar. This rock venue has all the charm and integrity of the greats… CBGB’s in NYC (only without the vomit smell), The Marquee Club in London (only without the accent), or the Electric Banana in Pittsburgh (only without the crazy owner wielding a shotgun).
The Urban Nomad strikes again, and this time there is blood… His victim, the ever eclectic and talented Kreayshawn talks about label deals, bounce music and her experience directing a music video for the Chili Peppers. Watch the video interview after the jump.
The Urban Nomad strikes again, this time eating and greeting the legendary New Orleans producer, rapper extraordinaire Mannie Fresh… Interview and shenanigans after the jump.
Now in its fifth year as the premier winter getaway for electronic music lovers, The BPM Festival is proud to announce the second phase of its 2012 artist lineup, plus the day and night events schedule. From December 30, 2011 – January 8, 2012, the BPM Festival will host 200+ of the world’s top DJ talent among the beautiful beach backdrop of Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya, along with label showcases representing many of the defining labels of the moment, including: Akbal Music, Air London, Cecille Records, Cityfox, Crosstown Rebels, Culprit, Desolat, Digital Delight, Hed Kandi, Hot Creations, Life and Death, Minus, My Favorite Robot, No. 19 Music, Saved Records, Sci+Tec, Scissor & Thread, Toolroom Records, VIVa MUSiC, and Younan Music.
Aaron Bruno and the boys from AWOLNATION are back with a new video for “Not Your Fault,” the latest single from Megalithic Symphony. True to zany AWOL style, the storyline follows the group as they battle claymation monsters, party with aliens and save the coveted vixen. Check out the technicolor madness after the jump and try not to get eaten…
This year’s Culture Collide was so packed that we resorted to conducting our interview with Mette Lindberg from The Asteroids Galaxy Tour in the corner of a parking lot. Lindberg didn’t mind. She plopped a squat in her shiny gold sequined leggings right on the asphalt and told us all about the inspiration behind The Asteroids Galaxy Tour lyrics and the magical world that she creates with her musical partner in crime, Lars Iversen.
When heads were quickly turned, we had Lindberg plop on top of a motorcycle in her fantastic glittery gold outfit for an impromptu parking lot photo shoot. She was a good sport, initially concerned about the bike falling over or getting beat up by its most likely musclebound owner, but happily played along. The best shot of all was when Lindberg asked if it was OK if we photographed her “listening to the motorcycle’s heartbeat.”
Check out our feature interview with Lindberg below:
The Urban Nomad gets down with Dim Mak Records owner, producer, king re-mixer, DJ extraordinaire Steve Aoki. The two talk keeping it raw, keeping them on their toes, and what’s next for the musical Renaissance man. Watch the Interview after the jump.
With an array of critically acclaimed albums under their belt, The Sounds were ready for a new challenge. When the Swedish rock quartet stepped into the studio to undertake their fourth full-length album, “Something To Die For,” they decided to tackle things on their own. The disc, which is said to be the band’s best endeavor yet, was not only produced entirely by The Sounds, but also written and recorded in their personal studio.
Since it’s April 2011 release, catching The Sounds live has been on the top of everyone’s ‘To Do’ list. It’s been 2 years since the band’s last United States tour and Americans couldn’t be happier with the newest material.
Prior to The Sound’s recent show in Los Angeles, ChinaShop caught up with Felix Rodriguez to discuss taking the plunge and recording on their own, international surfing, and drinking crappy coffee in American diners.
This past Saturday the seminal band, The Pixies, played a little venue in Hollywood called the Music Box. If you are saying to yourself right now, “I didn’t even know the Pixies were playing”, you are not alone. They opened up tickets to their fans alone and sold out in minutes. It was a very cool way to gather the faithful to pay homage to these alt rock icons.
One of the most anticipated shows at this year’s Culture Collide Festival was the performance by Norway’s disco Viking, Lindstrom. A legend in his hometown, Peter Lindstrom had a unique rise to what many refer to as the founder of “space disco.” In an interview with ChinaShop, Lindstrom discusses how he went from a young lad who grew up listening to Johnny Cash and Hank Williams in the oil fields of Norway to a notorious dance music producer and record label owner. He also jokes about how his one Los Angeles mission was to try a sip of java from Intelligentsia Coffee, which was recommended to him by the staff of his favorite caffeine house in Oslo.