DUBLAB "POSITIVE PROJECTION" PROTON DRIVE
Live on the Web
11/3/08 thru 11/19/08
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The "Positive Projection" Proton Drive is a live on-air broadcast featuring Dublab DJs and special guests including: Dungen, Dntel, Warpaint, Neil Hamburger, Gangi, Michna, Hudson Mohawke, Kode 9, Flying Lotus, etc. →

Mercury Lounge - New York, NY
Live Review: 10/29/08
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Halfway through their set, Apollo Sunshine’s Jesse Gallagher (vocals, bass, keyboard) laments over the microphone at the lack of hecklers in the crowd. “You suck!” someone kindly offers. “Ok, asshole ,” he responds mockingly →

Lieberman Management Showcase
Santos Party House - NYC
11/20/08
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On November 20th, Lieberman Management presents the band, Wine is Thicker Than Blood. With opening bands, The Relyx and The London Souls. The upstairs doors @ 7 PM →

DECLASSIFIED PRESENTS QUINTRON & MISS PUSSYCAT
Santos Party House - Manhattan, NY
11/10/08
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Declassified, NYC’s newest rock & roll tradition, welcomes a very special evening with the Quintron & Miss Pussycat Show! It’s super-kooky and super fun! Quintron is a one-man party band from New Orleans, and Miss Pussycat is known for her surreal yet lovable puppet shows (check out their Vice TV show →

Fujiya and Miyagi’s name deceives; it is not a Japanese manufacturing conglomerate, or a high power Asian Law firm, rather F&M is the moniker of an electronic pop quartet hailing from Brighton (the Southern Coast of England). Their affinity for vintage synths, motorik beats and stream of consciousness lyrics keeps the listener on their toes and provides a unique voice in the arena of pop music. David Best, lead singer and guitarist →

I have always been a fan of the syncopated rhythms of Ska, Dub, and Reggae.  Everything from the 2 Tone Dance Craze era in England to the orginal Studio One recordings.  The person that comes to mind as the purveyor and visionary father of Dub music and the creator of the “Remix” is Lee “Scratch” Perry →

Cazals + Fires Of Rome: The Hours Music Showcase
Hiro Ballroom - Los Angeles, CA
11/6/08
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On Thursday, November 6th, buzz-heavy and Daft Punk approved UK dance/rock band, Cazals are coming in from the-land-of-the-limeys to play live at Hiro Ballroom this Thursday for a special early live showcase presented by the new record label - The Hours →

Soul in the Park is a bi-weekly (every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays) get-together located in the hub of Highland, Glassell, and Cypress Park. The event features guest dj’s from various strands of los angeles and brings soulful and eclectic music from around the world to a local setting →

Interview with Yoko Ono
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Many of us remember the scene: Yoko Ono, in a white sleeping gown, unmistakable long black hair framing her face, sitting in bed next to John Lennon in a hotel room packed with reporters, celebrities and activists. Tape recorder on and guitar in hand, he leads everyone →

Johnny Brenda’s - Philadelphia, PA
Live Review: 10/26/08
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It’s difficult to properly assess a band’s performance when an adequate audience is lacking. It may have only been game four, but three-quarters of the city was waiting for a good ole’ fashioned World Series riot. For those unfamiliar, Philadelphia has been through some rough times lately →