May30

Jack White @ Roseland Ballroom (Live Review)

05.22.12

The comparisons overheard from the sold-out Roseland Ballroom spoke volumes for Brittany Howard and the Alabama Shakes. From Janis Joplin to Amy Winehouse, many a golden-piped ghost was channeled through the roots rock vocalist. Another bystander commented on her range, remarkably impressive in its gritty segments as well as high notes reminiscent of Al Green. “You Ain’t Alone” and “Boys & Girls” highlighted the burgeoning band’s righteous opening set.

Jack White and his all-female backing band came out of the gate with a frenzy, tearing apart “Sixteen Saltines” with a barrage of guitars and crashing cymbals. Another track from White’s solo debut Blunderbuss, the lovelorn “Missing Pieces,” flowed smoothly from the explosive show starter and trickled into the familiar opening notes of “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground,” a White Stripes classic. White took time to explore the catalogue of his former band throughout the night while showcasing standouts from his Billboard-topping new album such as the beautifully-written duet, “Love Interruption.”

One of White’s more intriguing collaborations came via 2011’s Rome alongside producer Danger Mouse and Italian composer Daniele Luppi. His band recreated the spaghetti western-inspired “Two Against One” with aplomb, giving the edgy original a welcome dose of caffeine. The Roseland faithful went ballistic upon hearing the first riff of “The Hardest Button to Button” and clapped along methodically to every beat. “Take Me With You When You Go,” the closing track from Blunderbuss, showed off White’s versatility with its epic, meandering 60s vibe. The bluesy number “Ball and Biscuit,” another captivating addition, featured White’s most prolific guitar solo of the evening. As he closed his eyes and kicked it into high gear, he was so locked into the moment that he hit his face on the mic. The audience barely noticed. Virtuosity taken to such extremes forgives an occasional lapse in cool. …MORE

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May30

WATCH Giorgio Moroder Discuss His Recording With Daft Punk

Last Friday, we let you know that legendary Donna Summer producer Giorgio Moroder revealed that he had gone into the studio with Daft Punk. Now, IMS has released video footage of the conversation during which Moroder gives details as to what exactly went on inside the robot’s studio. The clip also features some interesting footage of Minus artist Ambivalent discussing a recent tour of India, Carl Cox giving the business to Loco Dice, and Chic guitarist/songwriter Nile Rodgers playing guitar for Pete Tong. The big reveal happens about five minutes into the conversation.



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May30

Petar Dundov Exclusive Mix (Podcast)

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Petar Dundov
Exclusive Mix

This week’s podcast is a special live set from Croatian producer/DJ veteran Petar Dundov. We could wax on about his thorough history in the world of techno, as well as his sonic perceptions of the sound…but this mix really says it all. Dundov is eloquent in his delivery system; not saturating the mix with bombastic frequenices and enticing listeners with a story and new perspective to gain from the music he is playing. Consiering his latest LP, Ideas From The Pond was applauded for its sense of brightness and odes to classic analog influences, Dundov undoubtedly knows what he’s doing when it comes to feeling out a dancefloor. It’s evident in his contribution to URB’s podcast series, as this set was performed in his own country, in the city of Dubrovnik.

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May29

URB Exclusive Mix + Interview from Senseless Records (MP3)




Synesthesia #2 ft Mak & Pasteman, NKC, JTRP by Senseless Records

We recently had the chance to premiere a track from Senseless Records‘ fifth birthday Synesthesia series, and now we have the chance to dig a little deeper and to find out what’s kept the label ticking along for five whole years. Until now they’ve built up a roster of releases from artists like Brenmar, Brackles, Phantom, Jack Sparrow, and many more, and they don’t show signs of slowing. Above, stream a preview of the label’s Synesthesia #2 featuring Mak & Pasteman, NKC and JTRP – one of the releases commemorating how far along they’ve come. After the jump we’ve exchanged a few words with one of Senseless’s bosses, Theo aka DJ Deville, regarding the origins of the label, what keeps them going, their 5th birthday and what’s next. They’ve also generously provided us with an exclusive mix for the occasion – a half-hour of music from Senseless fam, which you can download below – tracklisting follows the interview, at the bottom of the post.

DOWNLOAD: Senseless Records 5th Birthday Exclusive URB Mix

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