Dan Black to Headline Bowery Ballroom on September 9
Fresh off the "All Hearts" tour with Robyn and Kelis, Dan Black is stepping out on his own with a headlining engagement at Bowery Ballroom on September 9.
ReSolute, Blkmarket Membership & Esthetik Present Bpitch Control Showcase
As if the Electric Zoo festival hasn't already gotten us beyond excited for this coming Labor Day weekend, the ambitious minds behind Blkmarket Membership, ReSolute, and Esthetik are putting their heads together to give New York City music lovers yet another reason to strap on our dancing shoes Sunday night - the Bpitch Control Showcase.
Max Tannone presents Dub Kweli
Monday is immediately made better with the release of Dub Kweli, a new mashed masterpiece from the mind behind Jadiohead and Mos Dub, Max Tannone. Brilliantly layering Talib’s rhymes over ’60’s reggae and dub plates straight from the Trojan record vault, this creation will make your ears smile. Hit the jump for immediate aural pleasure, and be sure to catch Talib [...]
Rocking the Highline: Chiddy Bang, Donnis, XV, and 2AM Club
Last Tuesday night, we made our way to Highline Ballroom for Chiddy Bang's Opposite of Adults' Release Party. Featuring Chiddy Bang, Donnis, XV, 2AM Club and Samuel, the night had many surprises in store for eager fans.
Collaboration Alert: Robyn + Deadmau5 to Perform at VMAs
In today's awesome collaboration news, Robyn will debut a brand-new version of "Dancing On My Own" when she performs with Deadmau5 at this year's MTV Video Music Awards.
HiFi Chats with Sinden at Sold-Out HARD Summer Tour
Last Saturday, HARD Summer Tour hit New York City’s Terminal 5 as the second to last stop on their nationwide journey bringing dance music to the masses. Terminal 5, whose capacity is set at 3,000 heads, was completely sold out; packed wall to wall on every level with enthusiastic partygoers who were nearly bursting at [...]
Posted by Marjana Jaidi on August 25, 2010
Øya Highlights: Robyn
Highlights from Robyn's headlining performance at Øya, and a look back at her first-ever U.S. show in 2008.
Posted by Marjana Jaidi on August 24, 2010
Festivals, Live Music, Photo Gallery, Travel
Claude VonStroke’s dirtybird Turns Five
According to his own description, Claude VonStroke does not scowl and look mean while he DJs. He does not pretend to know everything and he will be nice to you and your friends. He is grateful to be doing music for a living and he knows that the reason people go to parties is to [...]
Posted by Cecilia Doreng-Stearns on August 24, 2010
DJ, Festivals, Music News
New Forthcoming EP From Flying Lotus – Stream “Camera Day”
Just in time for his appearance at Electric Zoo this Labor Day weekend, pioneer beat master Flying Lotus has announced a September 21 release date for his new EP, Pattern+Grid World, through Warp Records.
Posted by Cecilia Doreng-Stearns on August 21, 2010
Festivals, Music News, New Music, mp3
Øya Highlights: Major Lazer
What’s left to say about Major Lazer? After attending every single NYC appearance, I thought I’d tire of seeing them live. Not so. Diplo and Skerrit Bwoy took over Øya’s Vika stage with lazers blazing for one of the most explosive sets of the week. Though there were familiar elements I’d come to expect from a [...]
Posted by Marjana Jaidi on August 20, 2010
Festivals, Live Music, Photo Gallery, Travel
The Glitch Mob – Drink the Sea Part 2: The Mixtape
The latest smash-up from the LA based trio, edIT, OOAH, and Boreta, aka The Glitch Mob, is an infusion of party-starting music. The mixtape is a diffusion of tracks and vocals that are taken apart, chopped and screwed, then put back together with a touch of hip-hop driven beats laced with jagged electro and bass. Presented in partnership with Mishka, the infusions and [...]
Posted by Richie Adomako on August 20, 2010
Downloads, Mixtape, New Music
Øya Highlights: Miike Snow
Highlights from Miike Snow's performance at Øya Festival in Norway.
Posted by Marjana Jaidi on August 19, 2010
Concerts, Extracurricular, Festivals, Live Music, Photo Gallery, Travel
Club Inifinity Brings Girl Unit to Santos This Saturday
This Saturday, August 21, Club Infinity returns to Santos Party House for the third installment of their club night of future-minded, bass-driven dance music from around the world. This weekend's party features resident DJs Kingdom and Dre Skull, as well as Prince William, Physical Therapy & $hayne, and very special guest GIRL UNIT. We of course have your back with two free tickets.
Posted by Cecilia Doreng-Stearns on August 18, 2010
Contest, DJ, Live Music, Local Flavor
Photo Gallery: Øya Day 3 with Die Antwoord, Flaming Lips, La Roux, Major Lazer and Robyn (August 13, 2010)
Die Antwoord, the Flaming Lips, La Roux, Major Lazer and Robyn delivered solid performances that collectively made the third day of the festival Øya's best overall.
Posted by Marjana Jaidi on August 17, 2010
Concerts, Extracurricular, Festivals, Photo Gallery, Travel
GREATER>THAN Launch Party with Mendo at Cielo August 19th
We are very pleased to announce a new direction in nightlife indulgence, Greater>Than, launching at Cielo August 19th. Joining us for this innovative event are two of the world’s finest producer/djs, Mendo and Crazy Larry. RSVP for FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 12… Mendo hails from Spain, which is immediately evidenced by the latin and funk influences exuding [...]
Posted by Oliver Correa on August 16, 2010
Contest, DJ, Events, HiFi Cartel, Mixes, Music News, Up & Coming
