New England producer and “DJ” — the man who invented manipulating an MPC live like a turntablist — AraabMUZIK drops his free mixtape For Professional Use Only today. As can be expected from the Rhode Island prodigy, expect plenty of skull shattering dubstep laced with highly volatile rhythms, all live programmed of course. Also dig [...]
15
Feb
Producer, DJ & live MPC prodigy's 20-track sampler
2
Feb
New York '90s post hardcore gods reunite for 2013 tour
One of my favorite bands of the ‘90s post-hardcore scene was Quicksand. They had a certain something that a lot of other bands of that time simply did not. Maybe it was being a New Yorker and finally having some hometown heroes succeed again, but whatever it was I was hooked. Part of that appeal [...]
17
Jul
S.S. Coachella switches up the scenery for a 3-day getaway
It was announced, and highly circulated around the internet, that Coachella and Goldenvoice have put together a steller little concert that’ll take place on a cruise ship (yes, like Holy Ship!), called the S.S. Coachella. The music cruise will be taking place this winter, venturing to the Bahamas December 16-19 and Jamaica December 19-23. The [...]
11
May
3rd & final installment of our feature with the reclusive producer
Although not a name well known outside music nerd circles, Amon Tobin has lit the interwebs aflame with his recent Coachella performance. We were among those that were there, and were properly dazzled. The Brazilian born, London-raised, Redwood Forest-dwelling electronic music maverick has always been two steps ahead of his sonic contemporaries. But with his [...]
27
Apr
Part 2 in a 3-part feature with the reclusive sonic magician
Although not a name well known outside music nerd circles, Amon Tobin has recently lit the interwebs aflame with a Coachella performance these past two weekends. It was, by all accounts, a cinematic tour de force. We were among those that were there, and were properly dazzled. The Brazilian born, London-raised, Redwood Forest-dwelling electronic music [...]
26
Apr
Part 1 in a 3-part feature with the reclusive sonic magician
Although not a name well known outside music nerd circles, Amon Tobin has recently lit the interwebs aflame with a Coachella performance these past two weekends. It was, by all accounts, a cinematic tour de force. We were among those that were there, and were properly dazzled. The Brazilian born, London-raised, Redwood Forest-dwelling electronic music [...]
19
Apr
Five unforgettable musical moments form Weeknd One
Well what can we say, Coachella Weekend One came and went with a mighty sonic boom, lysergic blur and warm tropical brush of palm fronds. It was, as usual, epic. However for the first time ever, it was not the final weekend Coachella had to offer. No, instead of having to wait an entire year [...]
13
Apr
FreshNerd of 100 Akres' mixtape ode to 1980s TV geekery
Consider this a cosmic wet willy to your ear — a bullying musical wedgie of the highest order of cruelty. While the LIAS team is presently at Coachella losing our minds academically covering the magical festival in all it’s glory, we’re sharing with you the above Hasselhoff Beat Tape. The aptly named FreshNerd from 100 [...]
