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I played Drake’s “Best I Ever Had” in groups of six, saw Wilco back-to-back at The Wiltern, put my right-hand high with Kid Sister, blew a kiss to Ben Gibbard as Hollywood Bowl exploded with fireworks, chilled with A Place to Bury Strangers, worked-out to Miike Snow, beatboxed with Matis, moved to Silver Lake, boogied down at Nightmares on Wax, got blinded by Mandy’s rock, took my clothes off at Phoenix…
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HEALTH played in their hometown with fellow Angelenos Abe Vigoda at the Smell November 11. The Smell has gained attention as many acts who played the venue have gained success such as No Age, Mika Miko, and the Mae Shi. Although HEALTH can be grouped with these other acts, what sets them apart is the calculated skill within their noisy sound.
I have seen HEALTH a few times and am amazed when I see them perform, they always out do themselves. Their show at the Troubadour a few months ago was especially great musically and showcased their coordination. I was absolutely blown away. However, it was hard to ignore that there was not a large audience at the show and they seemed a bit disconnected from the crowd.
HEALTH’s performance at the Smell was quite different. Before their set, they casually did …
| Nov | 07 |
The lovely music obsessed do-gooders at dublab want to give you a present for supporting them. A decade’s a long time to do anything, but a decade of broadcasting intelligent, (sometimes) experimental music is kinda like working in dog years. So, really, they’re 70. And for any 70 year old to compile and upload all of this music is impressive.
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WHY? – A Sky For Shoeing Horses Under (2008)
Micachu & the Shapes – Curly Teeth (2009)
Herman Dune – I’d Rather Walk Than Run (2008)
Lavender Diamond – Here Comes One (2007)
Feathers – Wind in a Barrel (2006)
a Hawk and a Hacksaw – N/A (2005)
Julia Holter – N/A (2008)
Mia Doi Todd – Sleepless Nights (2009)
Terry Callier – Sunset Boulevard (2000)
Alessi – Constellations (2007)
Baby Dee – Fresh Out of Candles (2008)
Don Cavalli – Wonder Chairman (2008)
Dragonz of Zynth – Rockin’ Star …
Ever wanted your very own, carefully crafted, move-you-to-tears apology from Kanye? Atom makes your wildest dream come true with their “Kanye West Apology Generator.” Just enter in a few celeb names, a few “-ing” vebs (be careful, now), some adjectives here, a noun there, a healthy dose of exclamation points, and the generator takes care of the rest!
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Perry Farrell, the ‘godfather’ of alt-rock, might soon have a new moniker to honor his strides in…electronic music? Yes, Farrell’s still a part of Satellite Party and Jane’s Addiction, but he’s also integrated a sizeable DJ area at Lollapalooza, performed live with Paul Van Dyk and Moby, played at Cochella under DJ Peretz and has a live electro act with wife Etty Farrell. While it seems surreal to chat blogs and The Bloody Beetroots with a man who’s famous for an extensive rock-based career, make no mistake about it, Farrell knows what he’s talking about. In fact, with every passing day, he’s becoming increasingly entrenched in the dance scene and collaborating with some of the biggest names in the business. Here for URB, Perry talks about DJ culture, the future of bands and finding his way in …
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