TAG: Roots

Feb08

URB Photo Galleries Are Now Live!

You may have noticed a new addition to our navigation bar. URB’s photo galleries are now coming live and direct from some of the hottest event photographers in the world. Check out our new gallery section for thousands of images featuring Amanda Blank, Prefuse 73, Dilla Tributes, The Roots Grammy Jam, Radiohead and so much more. With new galleries coming almost daily, URB’s photo galleries bear witness to the hottest parties happening.

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Dec07

URB BEST OF THE DECADE SURVEY (VOTE NOW)

The following list was assembled by a cabal of URB contributors and confidants—writers, DJs, publicists, label heads, fashionistas and more. It in no way covers <em>all</em> of the greatest musical moments of the past ten years, but we think it represents a good consensus. And of course, we left room for you to tell us  your favorite Artist, Album, Song and Label.

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Oct14

Nixon Watches :: Taking You Back to the Roots of the Rave (3rd Installment)

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This one seems to be much more female friendly but right in line with the goals Nixon was trying to achieve with brighter colors.

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Sep17

Nixon Watches :: Taking You Back to the Roots of the Rave

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WOW!

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Sep15

Perry Farrell interview

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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Sep15

Pork Pie Records 20th Anniversary

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I do generally feel as if I’m celebrating JA related music milestones alone. And while Pork Pie Records is distanced from the originators by a few years – and an ocean – the fact that they’ve kept at it when every one else has seemingly bailed is worth noting. So, here’s to 20 more.

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