'Events'
 

Soulful Expressions at The Echo

Plug Research & ArtDontSleep Celebrates 8 Years!
The Echo – Echo Park, California
5/19/12

Tonight is the THE night for soul in the fair city of Los Angeles.  With an exciting lineup that features Lee & the Expressions (now who could forget their haunting interpretation of the Supreme’s “My World is Empty without You”) and Cody ChessnuTT’s exhilarating live band. The word on the street is come out early, to ensure you get in ’cause the action is gonna rapidly unfold!

Lastly, it being such a beautiful day, Plug Research and ArtDontSleep decided to host an impromptu contest! The first Five (5) people who email their favorite five Lee Fields songs at:  artdontsleeprsvp@gmail.com, get a discounted ticket code and the 3rd person gets a FREE PAIR!

via EM Staff, 19 May 2012 10:45am | Comments
 

The Light Bends

Dublab’s Labrat Matinee 10: The Light Bends
The Ray Stark Family Theatre – LA, CA
5/2/12

For those who missed the Cinefamily screening of dublab’s Labrat Matinee 10, come out to The Ray Stark Family Theatre at the USC campus.  Open your pupils wide and join us for rarely seen music videos, comedy clips, out-there animation, new dublab films, and other eye-melting magic.

via EM Staff, 14 April 2012 11:43am | Comments
 

I’ll Be Your Mirror

ATP Return to Tokyo For ”I’LL BE YOUR MIRROR JAPAN 2012″
Studio Coast – Tokyo, Japan
4/14 thru 4/15/12

On Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 April 2012, renowned concert promoters All Tomorrow’s Parties will once again collaborate with Japan’s Creativeman to present their second Japanese event. Named after the b-side to The Velvet Underground’s original All Tomorrow’s Parties 7″ single, the first I’ll Be Your Mirror event in 2011 was headlined by Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and was a huge success, selling out in advance and receiving fantastic reviews.

via EM Staff, 30 March 2012 5:39pm | Comments
 

GZA Explores the Cosmos

Photo Credit: Sophie Chang

GZA will be performing with Grammy-winning 8 piece Latin super band Grupo Fantasma on Saturday March 17th at the Haven Club. GZA will be headlining Babygrande Records’ showcase.

GZA’s next album, Dark Matter, (Babygrande), due in 2012, will discuss the universe and science fiction. It is informed by his longtime fascination with astronomy and quantum physics. In his own words, “I’ve been interested in many branches of science for years. RZA and I constantly exchange books and ideas. I recently met with quantum physicists who deepened my interest in the cosmos and gave me further inspiration for this next album.

via EM Staff, 16 March 2012 8:12pm | Comments
 

Terrorbird Does SXSW

A Terrorbird Night of  Awesome Music!
Red 7 & The ND – Austin, TX
3/14 & 3/17/12 

The Terrorbird Itinerary is slated for MARCH 14 at the RED 7 venue (on RED RIVER & 7TH.)  The rousing showcase will take place on two stages from 12p to 6pm!  This democratic affair is open to the public, so that means you don’t need no stinkin’ SXSW and better yet, it’s FREE!  There’s also free drinks provided for the early birds and the first  100 get their own Terrorbird gift bags!

via EM Staff, 12 March 2012 8:35pm | Comments
 

Opposite Poles Collide at SXSW

The Official NXNE Showcase Comes to SXSW
Club Deville – Austin, TX
3/17/12

NXNE is heading south to Austin, Texas for SXSW to host the annual Official NXNE Showcase. The show will be at Club Deville (900 Red River Street) on Saturday, March 17. This year’s showcasing artists include:

UNCLE BAD TOUCH (1am)
Montreal’s Uncle Bad Touch fuses feel-good retro pop and dirty metal. This lo-fi psych band features Priestess’s Mikey Heppner and his better half Kathryn McCaughey.

via EM Staff, 12 March 2012 8:31pm | Comments
 

Stones Throw + SXSW

Stones Throw Takes Austin by Storm!
Elysium – Austin, TX
3/13/12

Our favorite local label, Stones Throw is throwing their very own showcase at the bustling SXSW Festival.  MCs, DJs and live performance, Stones Throw style with: Peanut Butter WolfThe StepkidsJonwayneHomeboy,  SandmanStrong Arm SteadyMEDVex RuffinJonti and their latest: Myron & E.

via EM Staff, 12 March 2012 3:33am | Comments
 

Check Yo Ponytail Returns to SXSW

SUPERPARTY w/ CYP2, Mad Decent + Fool’s Gold
Emo’s East & Beauty Bar – Austin, TX
3/15 thru 3/16/12

A 37-minute exclusive Boys Noize Live Mix (HERE) is offered up today, in view of Check Yo Ponytail’s return to Austin’s SXSW where CYP founder Franki Chan teams his IHEARTCOMIX record label up with Berlin’s hot electronic label BoysNoize Records.

Check Yo Ponytail 2 is a party organized by the trio Franki Chan (IHEARTCOMIX), Danny Johnson (Media Contender) and Zane Landreth.

via EM Staff, 12 March 2012 3:17am | Comments
 

Ninja Tune SXSW



NINJA TUNE MUSIC SHOWCASE
Barbarella – Austin, TX
3/16/12

Ninja Tune, our favorite London-based indie record label, home to The Cinematic Orchestra, Roots Manuva and Coldcut, is bringing their electronic flavor to the thriving SXSW festival this month!

via EM Staff, 12 March 2012 3:09am | Comments
 

Fake Life Féte SXSW Showcase

Etnies and Kanine Records Bring Their Own Spin to SXSW
Beauty Bar – Austin, TX
3/16/12

If you are tired of pricey badges, waiting in long lines, and expensive drinks, as much as we are, we have the party for you. Got a better way to eliminate all of these nuisances? We do, by hosting a free day party, open to everyone, with free beer and liquor, and an eclectic mix of bands right in the center of Austin for SXSW.

via EM Staff, 12 March 2012 2:54am | Comments