Stereosonic 2012 [Line Up + Tour Dates]

Stereosonic - Official | Facebook | Tix on Sale Aug 9
Full line up and tour dates down below...

The Roots present: Philly 4th of July Jam [Live Stream]

The Roots present: Philly 4th of July Jam w/ Amanda Seales + Queen Latifah + Daryl Hall + Common + Joe Jonas + more

For those of us who like to celebrate this nations holiday in the comfort of our home have no fear. I have the musical solution for your hungry ears. The Roots is doing a live stream of their 4th Annual 4th of July Jam. Daryl Hall is currently singing his universally known track, "I Can't Go For That", just as I'm typing this out. I hope I didn't miss Common. Head over to THIS LINK to check out the live stream. Enjoy!

Nativity

SMOG presents: Rustie @ SMOG Sundays 5/20/12 [Concert Review]

SMOG presents: Rustie [Warp Records] @ SMOG Sundays//Dim Mak Studios
Big ups and many thanks to Drew and everyone w/ the SMOG crew for their continued support + hospitality. By far some of the easiest + coolest cats to work with. We made the trek up to hollyhood on holiest of days, the Sabbath. For some it's a day of rest and for those like us it's a day to absorb and experience new music. We brought along our fellow alien artist travelers, Bass Commander + T'Challa Lee from the band Z, along with us so they too could experience this form of Bass music first hand...

ITS Music Playground presents: Nativity + Smurko + Static Cast + Audio Pool + more @ Eos Lounge 4/27/12 [Upcoming Event + Free Concert]

ITS Music Playground presents: Nativity + Smurko + Static Cast + Audio Pool + more @ Eos Lounge 4/27/12 | 21+ FREE | More Info

Tonight I'll be performing up in Santa Barbara at the Eos Lounge with my good friends from I.T.S. Music Playground. It'll be my first ever performance outside of Los Angeles | Long Beach | Orange County so I'm really excited. We hope our listeners / readers / supporters in SB come out. If you're itching to take a trip out of LA/LB/OC feel free to join us. We'd love for you to bring your dance floor energy as well.

Nativity

TerribleFolly [Feature Interview + Upcoming Event]

TerribleFolly [I.T.S. Music Playground] : Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud

It's my firm belief that it's quite rare to find another human being that vibrates at either the same frequency as you or at a relative complimentary frequency. Say you're ringing out at C and you come across someone that's at about a G. When you put those together you form a C power chord. One of the most basic and most widely used forms of chordal music that everyone who listens to punk rock and classic rock can relate to. So during a show not too long ago I met a G note. He was a cool dude who was rocking a marvel comics t-shirt and on top of that I was digging the music he was performing. We chit chatted and I was surprised to find out we shared similar tastes in comics, anime, and music. Time traveling to more current dates I find out that I'll be performing at his CD release show. With all these situation unraveling I couldn't help but use this opportunity to do an origin story with this specific artistically inclined character. Read on below to further your understanding of the one and only, TerribleFolly...

STATIC FRIDAYS: Get Lucky Glow Party hosted by I.T.S. Music Playground w/ Nativity + Fabricated 3/16/12 [Upcoming Event]

STATIC FRIDAYS: Get Lucky Glow Party hosted by I.T.S. Music Playground w/ Nativity + Fabricated @ Detroit Bar 3/16/12 | More Info
Fabricated and myself will be spinning a back to back DJ set later on tonight down at Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. We haven't done a back to back DJ set since 2011(?) and the last time we did something like that, this is what happened. Also performing are a handful of friends from the I.T.S. Music Playground collective: SMÜRKO + Static_Cast + Junior Chavez. It'll be a fun party and a guaranteed great way to kick of the weekend. The event is 21+ and FREE before 10pm. Fabricated and myself will be spinning from 10pm - 11pm. Come early. Have your bass cravings satisfied. Below you will find my latest LIVE DJ set along w/ a recent Drum & Bass creation by Fabricated...

Rubblebucket Live in Chicago [Live Video + Tour Dates]

Rubblebucket: Official | Live in Chicago DVD/CD: Pre-Order

I'm used to hearing blaring horns over fast paced upbeat Ska music. The folks in Rubblebucket seem to incorporate them so well in their style of music. I'm not entirely sure what exactly is their style but I do know it is fun and it is catchy. Their colorful sound makes me imagine nothing short of a great time at one of their shows and the video goes to show that Rubblebucket live is exactly that, a fun great time! I've got to get to the bottom of what their musical influences are sooner or later. I've been meaning to catch them our here in LA the last few times now but haven't made it so i'm excited to hear that they will be back on tour this spring. If your'e at SXSW this weekend make sure the check them out! If not, check out the tour dates below to see when they're coming to a city near you.

Goldenvoice presents... April 2012 [Upcoming Events + Tour Dates]

Goldenvoice: Official

Wow. I knew it was only a matter of time before a string of additional shows and parties aside from the 2 Sold Out weekends of Coachella would arise. Tickets for a number of these shows are out now so act NOW before they're gone!!!

Focus presents: Martin Buttrich @ Focus Tuesdays 2/21 [Press Release + Tickets On-Sale]

Focus presents: Martin Buttrich [Desolat, Planet E] @ Focus Tuesdays 2/21 | Tickets

"Martin Buttrich is famously as fluent behind a mixing console as in front of a virtual drum kit. That technical prowess, combined with a fascination for music of every shape, has resulted in outstanding releases on influential labels such as Planet E, Four:Twenty, Cocoon, Poker Flat, Nervous and Desolat. He’s also put his sonic thumbprint on many big ticket artists, notably receiving a Grammy nomination for a Tori Amos remix in 2003. Such diverse musical horizons are rare. While other prolific artists may have slowly watered down their music, Buttrich’s star has risen in diametric opposition. His vision has become more and more condensed, more and more crystallised. Flipping and puncturing grooves in a live setting is a snap for him, and he’s entranced audiences at festivals like Time Warp and Creamfields, at temples of boom such as Fabric (London), Womb (Tokyo), Cocoon (Frankfurt), Panorama Bar (Berlin) and Amnesia (Ibiza) and at worldwide Desolat Experience parties with Loco Dice.

Along with Focus Resident DJ Nonfiction & Brando Commando we couldn't be more excited for Tuesday. This is Martin Buttrich's first ever appearance at Focus and one of those nights you don't want to miss.

P.S. If you sign up for the membership you can get in for Tonight with Martin Buttrich along with: Soul Clap, Andy Caldwell, Eats Everything & Yolanda Be Cool. More info on www.Focus-OC.com/tickets" - Focus

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Live at Santa Barbara 1979 [Live Video + Tracklist]

Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981)
Enjoy!

Audiotistic 2011 [Trailer]

Audiotistic [Insomniac Events] : Official | Facebook | Twitter
See you there?

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LA Weekly presents: Hipsters Heart Hip Hop - 1 Year Anniversary [Feature Interview]

Hipsters Heart Hip Hop : Official | Facebook
The following Feature Interview has to be the easiest + fastest I ever went from meeting an event organizer to getting the feature published. As lady luck on my side I met Adam Weiss aka AdamantiumMC|Dirty Daddy this past weekend during the Truth Seekers program right before Dank Radio broadcasted live on air. I'm pretty sure I set a record for introducing myself + explaining who Dank Radio is + what we do for event organizers + agreeing upon a type of Feature + exchanging contact information. It took all of 2 minutes for this to happen while the whole time I was mentally prepping for our In-Studio guest and the uncertainty of what songs to play during our show.

Enough back story. Below you will learn about Hipster Heart Hip Hop from one of it's founders and what it will evolve into. Not only that, but you'll discover how luck comes into play when locking down some of the most talented artists in the current Hip Hop|Beat scene. You'll also find a special mix by DJ Stereotype comprised of music from all the artists performing...

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs - Scala London [Live Webcast]

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs : Official | Facebook | Twitter

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs will be webcasting the entire London show direct from Scala this Thursday from 9.30pm BST!

Watch the webcast on this app: http://www.facebook.com/totallyenormousextinctdinosaurs?sk=app_158785574172526

RSVP for the event and hit up TEED's Facebook or open up Spotify on Thursday night to join in the show.

Nativity

Scion Presents The Dim Mak Pickle Patch Tour [Tour Dates + FREE Concert]

Scion Presents The Dim Mak Pickle Patch Tour : Official | Facebook | Twitter | Event Page
Scion + Dim Mak + Autoerotique + PeaceTreaty + Ali Love + New Ivory @ Detroit Bar = FREE 21+ show w/ RSVP here. I haven't been to a fun free filled show at Detroit Bar in a while so this is something I'm looking forward to. I'm not going to go into a long explanation as to why you should go. It's FREE show w/ fun dance music @ a fun venue. For those of you who need more ammo carry on below where you can read the press release + full tour dates + music samples...

Win 2 Free Tickets To The Identity Festival Tour Stop Of Your Choice [Contest]

Win Tickets to the Identity Festival: Info | More Info
Our friends over at wantickets.com[shout out to @Bmuse] want to give you a pair of tickets to the Identity Festival Tour Stop of YOUR choice. We're all short on cash these days and we're always in need of some good music so this is your chance to join in on the festivities.

HOW TO ENTER:
- Follow @wantickets on Twitter
- RT The following message –“ I’m getting my tickets for @identityfest from @wantickets. Who’s coming with me? -http://bit.ly/wantickets “

The Giveaway begins at 12:00 PM. (PT) on May, 19, 2011 and ends at 12:00 a.m. (PT) on May 23, 2011 (the “Promotional Period”).

Potential winners will be notified via the @wantickets page on Twitter.com and asked may be asked to direct message their contact information. If any winner notification remains unanswered for more than forty-eight (48) hours, the prize will be forfeited in its entirety. [In other words keep checking on twitter to find out if you've won!]

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I.T.S. Presents : Beats For A Bench [Feature Interview]

I.T.S. Presents : Beats For A Bench : Event Info | Pre Sale Tickets
Over the past year it has become even more apparent to me that the city of Long Beach is becoming more and more organized in terms of quality music events. Sure you can say I'm biased because I'm involved with a handful of events. I'm also biased because a good number of my friends are creating/nurturing these events. Regardless of my ties to the city it's safe to say we have something to say and more importantly we stand for something. Whether it be for music, fun, family, or the benefit of our fellow human beings.

Recently through various circles of music heads I met a man who also stands for something. To trail it back a couple steps we clicked because we liked the same music. Whenever I meet another being who diggs what I digg then we automatically click. Enter Steven Kerns, who gave me a heads up about this event he was organizing for a fallen comrade. I asked him who was performing and he told me. I asked him where was it going to be held and he said, "Long Beach." That's more than enough info for me right there. I'd go into greater detail, but I'm just going to let him do most of the talking...

Electric Daisy Carnival 2011 [Trailer]

Electric Daisy Carnival [Insomniac Events] : Official | Tickets
I remember the first time [e]ccentric showed me the video for the EDC 2010 trailer. I responded with, "Wait. We're going to that? On BOTH days?!". The initial response was something along the lines of "This looks like the most craziest amount of fun possible. What a way to start the summer." This year EDC is back but they've added a third day. I can barely survive Coachella's three day insanity, I hope my body will forgive me for the amount of fun I'll have in Las Vegas. If you have yet to purchase your tickets go get them as soon as possible. I'm certain it will sell out. See you all there!


Nativity

Coachella [Set Times]

Coachella : Official | Facebook | Twitter | Set Times

Dank Radio - Coachillin (4/2/11) by dankradio

See you there!

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Beyond Wonderland 2011 [Trailer]

Beyond Wonderland [Insomniac Events] : Official | Tickets
If Johnny Depp shows up in his whole Mad Hatter garb I'm going to go bonkers. I wonder if there will be secret underground tunnel entrances for super special and magical ticket holders. Will Alice consume the bottles labeled "DRINK ME" and cake aptly titled "EAT ME". Is there going to be a blue caterpillar on top of a giant mushroom in the Caterpillars Garden smoking a hookah. Do we have to attend the tea party in order for us to get to the Queens Domain? None of these answers are questioned in the official trailer. There is however a yummy audible treat titled Space Junk which accompanies the stellar visuals.


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Beyond Wonderland 2011 [Queens Domain: Line Up]

Beyond Wonderland : Official | Queens Domain | Tickets
For those of you who may have been on the fence about attending this years Beyond Wonderland [Insomniac], the following line up for the Queens Domain might be the kicker to help you make up your mind. Having experienced Kaskade's amazing sets throughout last year he has yet to disappoint me. I witnessed Dirty South mix and match different parts of my favorite songs during last years Coachella and was in awe of the creativity of mixing style. Calvin Harris performed what most described as a near perfect set during last years Hard Haunted Mansion. fabricated gave me the heads up on Funkagenda's background and piano skills and I'm excited to see him for the first time. Adrian Lux's Teenage Crime was in constant iTunes rotation ever since it came out last summer. PeaceTreaty has gone from creating an awesome remix for Laidback Luke, signing with Dim Mak, rocking the main stage at Avalon, and now they're performing at one of Southern California's most treasured massives, Beyond Wonderland. Together with the incredible line up for the Caterpillars Garden, Madhatters Castle, and Chess Village this is beginning to look a lot like an event that you don't want to miss. - Nativity