THE WALL MUSIC SHOWCASE
Austin Soho Lounge – Austin, TX
3/15/12

Not only does the NBA have their overnight sensation, Jeremy Lin touting the Taiwanese banner, there’s this year’s SXSW.  If you’re headed to Austin and want to experience the authentic flavor of Taiwanese culture and music.

THE WALL MUSIC proudly presents the artists:  Fire EX., White Eyes, and WonFu, joining forces with the Taiwanese promoters THE WALL MUSIC, to bring  vivid original music and delicious traditional Taiwanese food into one theme party -“Sounds Delicious!” →

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A Cosmic Night of Ambient Music Under the Texan Skies
El Cosmico – Marfa, TX
3/10/12

DUBLAB, El Cosmico & Marfa Public Radio presents Tonalism, a dusk-to-dawn event inspired by La Monte Young’s “Dream House” as well as the work of musicians and composers such as Terry Riley, Yoko Ono and John Cage. Tonalism combines harmonious textures in a surround sound system with visual elements to create an atmosphere where the audience is encouraged to bring pillows, cushions and sleeping bags to lay down, listen and watch for an extended period of time. DJs, live musicians and video artists play and perform throughout the night; starting at sunset and ending at sunrise. Complimentary tea and water are provided to all who attend. →

Another Milestone in dublab’s Innovative Programming
ATX : Atwater Crossing Arts & Innovation Complex
10/15/11

Our dear friends at dublab are celebrating their 12th year in existence and we have nothing but gratitude for their far-reaching contributions to the LA’s independent music, art and film scenes.  This Saturday, they will curate a sundry event featuring creative offerings presented throughout the ATX : Atwater Crossing Arts & Innovation Complex. So don’t miss out and support the local scene. Details below: →

NYC’s Festival of Gastronomical and Cinematic Delights
Tribeca Cinemas – NYC, NY
10/13 thru 10/16/11

The NYC Food Film Festival returns to New York City for its 5^th consecutive year offering a unique series of events where food and film lovers return to taste what they see on the screen. Yes, the NYC Food Film Festival is the only festival in the world that serves the food that is seen in the films. Produced in association with the James Beard Foundation and benefiting the Food Bank For New York City, the 2011 NYC Food Film Festival runs from October 13 through October 16, 2011 at Tribeca Cinemas. →

Abbot Kinney Festival 2011
Abbot Kinney Blvd. – Venice, CA
9/25/11

The 27th annual Abbot Kinney Festival, held on Sunday, features live music, food, and activities for all ages. The dublab and L.A. Record-produced Brooks Stage will star Thundercat, Mia Doi Todd, Swahili Blonde, Hanni El Khatib, Tom Brosseau and Club Pacific Band. Best of all, it’s free. →

BRAIDS – Lemonade

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BRAIDS is a four-piece band from Montreal with one of the strongest debuts of 2011. Its full-length album Native Speaker clocks in at a little over 40 minutes, but the resulting effort is so expansive and dream-like, listening to it feels as if you’ve embarked on a day trip through the senses. There are albums which, when listened to as a whole, seem to take on a kind of biological life. The songs breathe and ripple as if an entire ecosystem is taking place →

League of Two Web Series Delves Into The Creative Process of Duos
Seven Episode Series Featuring Partners & Spade, Chromeo, Bompas & Parr, Duckie Brown, Roman & Williams & More.  The League of Two is a new Web series exploring the nature of creative partnerships. The seven webisodes profile several of the most innovative dynamic duos working in the fields of music, film, food, fashion and design. Each piece presents the history, significance and working process of each pair while capturing the agonies and the ecstasies of working in collaboration. →

James Ford and Jas Shaw are not squeamish when it comes to the world’s cuisines. As part of techno act Simian Mobile Disco, they’ve toured places like Ibiza and Glastonbury, eating their way through each city and picking up inspiration. These globe-trotting gourmands have combined their analog production aesthetic and world-wise experiences to release the digital-only release Delicacies, a compilation of instrumental 12″ singles named after their favorite foods. →

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) had launched their gastronomical ambitions last Tuesday, August 17th, in our very own neighborhood, Echo Park, at the new raw food restaurant, Mooi.  If you’ve missed this event, you can still support our local farmers every week, or even every other week, and pick-up locally grown produce.  CSA sticks with seasonal fruits and vegetables and, of course, everything is organic.  Produce is available every Tuesday from 3 pm to 5 pm and each bag is $25. Please spread the word!

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