Concert Round Up: October 11-18

Madison Grieco / October 10, 2011

Tuesday, October 11th, RJD2 and Icebird, Brooklyn Bowl, Tickets $15
10 years! My god, that is a LIFETIME! I cant believe I have been making records on a national level for 10 years. In 1999, I was just making these little beats in my bedroom for release on an independent label. Fast forward to 2009, and I’m….making these little beats in my bedroom for release on an independent label. But when it all comes down to its most base level, the goal is still the same: to make a piece of music that is going to hopefully rearrange your brain, or at least provide some relief from real life for a moment or two. Icebird is a new group featuring RJD2 with Aaron Livingston. They recently completed an album together in a singer/producer collaborative fashion. Tickets

Wednesday, October 12th-22nd, Stop The Virgens, St. Ann’s Warehouse, Tickets $55
The Creators Project & St. Ann’s Warehouse presents Karen O in STOP THE VIRGENS. Co-created by Karen O & KK Barrett Music Direction by Sam Spiegel & Nick Zinner Directed by Adam Rapp Produced by The Creators Project An assault on the tragic joys of youth, fever dreams drenched in visual seduction, a cathartic spell spun through a cycle of nine songs. Tickets
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Friday, October 14th, Trentemoller, Webster Hall, Sold Out
This Friday, October 14, Danish DJ, producer, and live musician Trentemøller returns to New York City to perform at Webster Hall with his full band. Trentemøller is known for his incredible innovation within the realm of electronic music and beyond, and now that his show has integrated live instrumentalists, vocalists, and striking visuals, he has taken the experience of seeing live music to a whole new level. Tickets

Saturday & Sunday, October 15-16, The Creators Project, DUMBO, Free with RSVP
The Creators Project is an ongoing global arts initiative dedicated to supporting musicians, artists and filmmakers who are using technology to push the bounds of creative expression. This October, The Creators Project will host an event series, featuring original works, major installations, musical performances, films, panels and workshops throughout DUMBO. More info. Free with RSVP. Musical performances by: ARCHWAY, Queen Sea Big Shark, The Field, A$AP Rocky + Clams Casino, Four Tet, Florence + The Machine, Nic Thorburn (from Islands, DJ Set), Tobacco Warehouse, Emicida, Teen Daze, John Maus, Yuksek, Atlas Sound, Company Flow, Justice (DJ Set), DJ Ravves + more, 55 Washingon, Optimo, Nosaj Thing  + jj and Koreless, Girl Unit, Juan MacLean (DJ Set).

Tuesday, October 18th, Smashing Pumpkins, Terminal 5, Sold Out
The Smashing Pumpkins have created one of the most acclaimed bodies of work in musical history and sold over 30 million albums. Formed in Chicago in 1988, they released Gish, their influential (and platinum) debut in 1991,
which was followed by more platinum and multi-platinum albums including the nine-time platinum Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness and the four-time platinum Siamese Dream as well as the platinum certified 1998 album Adore. In December 2009 The group’s BILLY CORGAN has said the band’s new music “harkens back to the original psychedelic roots of The Smashing Pumpkins; atmospheric, melodic, heavy, and pretty.”

Amon Tobin Brings ISAM to Brooklyn Masonic Temple

Cecilia Doreng-Stearns / October 10, 2011

October 25 and 26, Amon Tobin will be bringing his live show to Brooklyn Masonic Temple, integrating both his music and astounding visual display of 3D animation.

“The idea was to integrate myself, quite literally, into an audio and visual presentation of the album,” the Brazilian-born Tobin told Wired in an interview.

The live show will find Amon Tobin performing from within an intricate geometric hive. Ensconced within the 25-by-14-by-8-foot central cube, Tobin will use real-time projection mapping, generative imagery and audio-reactive elements to produce a brain-teasing electronic music performance with little in the way of precedent.

“The show isn’t about being a big flashy production,” said Tobin of the visual component, which was created by V Squared Labs and Leviathan. “It’s not giant walls of LEDs constantly flashing meaningless visual content at you until you puke. It’s completely unique and actually quite bizarre.”

Check out the full length trailer for ISAM HERE.

Both nights of Amon Tobin’s show at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple are unfortunately sold out, but we’ll be sure tell (and show) you how it goes!

Trentemøller Returns to NYC October 14

Cecilia Doreng-Stearns / October 09, 2011

This Friday, October 14, Danish DJ, producer, and live musician Trentemøller returns to New York City to perform at Webster Hall with his full band. Trentemøller is known for his incredible innovation within the realm of electronic music and beyond, and now that his show has integrated live instrumentalists, vocalists, and striking visuals, he has taken the experience of seeing live music to a whole new level.

When his debut album The Last Resort was released in 2006, Anders Trentemøller had already established a reputation as one of the greatest talents of electronic music. The Copenhagen based Danish producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist started out with a number of classic single productions. Trentemøller’s fresh sound and quality production gave a new twist to the minimal techno sound and solidified his reputation as one of the most interesting producers of the year.

To expand his horizons and show the world another side of his musical personality, he worked on his debut album The Last Resort in 2006. The 13 instrumental tracks together form a musical story, almost like the soundtrack of a movie. The Last Resort struck a chord with new audiences all around the world and became a international hit, earning a number of music awards as well as the ‘album of the year’ in various magazines.

In the summer of 2007 Anders started a live tour: ‘Trentemøller Live in Concert’. For the first time Trentemøller and his band performed tracks from the album The Last Resort live on stage. In October 2007, the double album The Trentemøller Chronicles was released; a kind of “best of,” which contained Anders’ personal selection of his best songs which were not included in the debut album and remixes for artists like Röyksopp, The Knife and Moby, as well as some new and exclusive songs.

In 2009 Trentemøller presented his first mix compilation. Harbour Boat Trips 01- Copenhagen consisted of a collection of Trentemøller’s personal favourites from the past four decades. One of the highlights of 2009 surely was headlining Roskilde Festival 2009, where Trentemøller performed a show in front of more than 50,000 people.

In 2010 came Into The Great Wide Yonder, Trentemøller’s second artist album. The follow up of The Last Resort shows an artist that’s willing to take risks, find inspiration in new places and move beyond the sound of his previous album. Compared to the intimate electronic mood pieces of The Last Resort, the ten tracks on the new album indeed have a rather indie rock sound, with a lot of dynamics, distorted twang-guitars and synths alongside four melodic vocal songs might be one step ahead of his previous work.

Check out photos from his last visit to NYC HERE, and our interview with him at SXSW last March HERE.

Last time Trentemøller was in town he sold out Music Hall of Williamsburg, so make sure you get your advanced tickets HERE.

Verboten Presents Art Department, Will Saul & Deniz Kurtel

Cecilia Doreng-Stearns / October 04, 2011

Saturday, October 15, Verboten will welcome Art Department’s Kenny Glasgow and Jonny White for their Good Units debut! These guys have had an amazing few years, and killed it the last two times they played “Disasters.” Now they’re coming to Good Units booming sound system, where they’re joined by Simple records main main Will Saul and Crosstown / Wolf + Lamb’s Deniz Kurtel, performing live. Opening duties by birthday boy Sebastian Tamayo, with video by Waking Dream.

Shoot an EMAIL to get on the guestlist, or get your advanced tickets HERE.

Check out one of the biggest tracks from this last year, Art Department’s “Without You”, below.

Concert Round Up: October 2nd-8th

Madison Grieco / September 28, 2011

Sunday, October 2nd, The 37th Annual Atlantic Antic at Atlantic Avenue, Free
The Atlantic Antic is a longstanding tradition in New York City. Spanning four neighborhoods through the heart of brownstone Brooklyn, the Atlantic Antic is the largest and most celebrated street festival in New York City! With over 500 artists, craftspeople, musicians, and food merchants purveying an eclectic variety of goods and services, the Antic is the perfect place to explore everything the city has to offer! More Info

Tuesday & Wednesday, October 4th & 5th, Portishead, Hammerstein Ballroom
Portishead is a band from Bristol, UK, named after a small coastal town twelve miles west of said musical hotbed, in North Somerset. They were initially known for their use of jazz samples and some hip-hop beats along with various synth sounds and the hauntingly beautiful vocals of singer Beth Gibbons. Their current sound drops the samples in favour of a harder, more abrasive edge, but retains Gibbons’ vocals. Their tunes are legendary and hauntingly mesmerizing.  Tickets

Tuesday-Sunday, October 4th-9th, Deadmau5, Roseland Ballroom
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Canada, Joel Zimmerman (aka “deadmau5”) has become one of the most sought-after artists on the electronic music scene in recent times. He is known for his highly entertaining live gigs, often performing wearing a large cartoon mouse head. ‘Deadmau5’, Zimmermans’ DJ name, originates from an incident where a mouse crawled into his computer and died. He then posted on an internet forum of his shenanigans, and the members began calling him TheDeadMouseGuy. ‘Dead Mouse’ was too long for an IRC login name, so he abbreviated it to “deadmau5”. Tickets

Wednesday & Thursday, October 5th & 6th, James Blake, Webster Hall & Music Hall of Williamsburg
James Blake is a producer, DJ, and live musician based out of the United Kingdom. James Blake first garnered attention through his deep and melodic dubstep productions that began to emerge in 2009. The release of his EP The Bells Sketch in March of 2010, and of CMYK a few months later, represented a maturation of his sound; a movement away from his more dubstep centered production and towards the more stripped down melody that would characterize his first full length album. Released in February of this year, the album falls safely within the realm of the electronic genre, while heavily emphasizing piano and the increased integration of vocal elements, both of which are performed by James himself. This ability has set James apart and caused him to skyrocket to such notoriety at such a young age. Unfortunately both shows are sold out, we suggest trying your luck on Craigslist!

Friday, October 7th, Mickey Avalon, Webster Hall
Mickey Avalon (real name Yeshe Perl) is a rap artist from Hollywood, California. His debut self-titled solo album was released Nov. 7, 2006 on Interscope/Shoot to Kill Records in association with MySpace Records. Avalon blends dark, lewd, and crizzled lyrical hooks with hip-hop beats. Frequent topics of Avalon’s songs are his experiences with substance abuse and prostitution, but don’t let that discourage you- he knows how to deliver an epic performance. $5 til midnight with RSVP, Advance Tickets $15

Saturday, October 8th, Ladytron, Terminal 5
What transpired in the studio as a result of that confidence and freedom enhanced the vision they achieved on Witching Hour, and in doing so, has simultaneously redefined and escaped the genre. Produced by Ladytron with assistance from Vicarious Bliss (Ed Banger Records) and Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails), VELOCIFERO fully transcends the confines of electro-pop with a fresh wave of distorted soul. Mira and Helen—whose disparate vocal styles already provide considerable depth—have evolved both as musicians and songwriters, lending provocative harmonies to songs like “Runaway” and “I’m Not Scared.” While, rhythmically, there are moments reminiscent of their old favorites Os Mutantes and the Birthday Party. Tickets

The Voodoo Experience & DeJa Voodoo is Verboten

Cecilia Doreng-Stearns / September 27, 2011

This Halloween, Verboten descends upon the Big Easy for a long weekend of music, art and debauchery at The Voodoo Experience Presented by Stephen Rehage in New Orleans. Based on the overwhelming response to its dedicated electronic dance music area Le Plur, the festival continues the dance marathon with DeJa Voodoo is Verboten after parties from electronic artists who are appearing as part of the Voodoo line-up.

Throughout Voodoo’s Halloween weekend celebration (Friday, October 28, Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30), some of world’s top underground talent will perform at the fan favorite Le Plur area including Cassy, Claude VonStroke, Craig Richards, Danny Howells, Deniz Kurtel, Lee Burridge, Maya Jane Coles, Soul Clap, Tanner Ross, Three, Voices of Black, and Wolf+Lamb.  As the Voodoo Experience wraps every night, these acts will then appear at historic New Orleans venues on Friday at The Howlin’ Wolf, and Saturday and Sunday at Republic, as part of DeJa Voodoo is Verboten, a three-night series of official Voodoo After-Dark Parties with world-renowned DJ’s performing sets from midnight-6:00am.

2011’s The Voodoo Experience Presented by Stephen Rehage in New Orleans’ City Park will feature its traditionally eclectic line-up including a variety of exclusive U.S. festival appearances from Soundgarden and Blink-182; performances from the recently reunited Raconteurs, Steve Angello, the original members of X, plus Snoop Dogg, TV On The Radio, Fatboy Slim, Girl Talk and many more.

Tickets for the 2011 Voodoo Experience are available HERE. Tickets for the DeJa Voodoo is Verboten official Voodoo After-Dark Parties are available HERE. Tickets inclusive of entry to the Voodoo Experience and the After Dark parties are available for $250 (General Admission) and $290 (VIP). To attend the DeJa Voodoo by Verboten parties only, 3 Night Party Passes are available for $80 (General Admission) and $99 (VIP).

In addition, Voodoo has again partnered with the Marriott New Orleans in the Historic French Quarter offering concert-goers a special $149 per night Voodoo rate. Other special hotel rates at a variety of Marriott locations throughout New Orleans are available on Voodoo’s travel page.

BBC’s Essential Mix: Julio Bashmore

Oliver Correa / September 24, 2011

Bristol wonderkid Julio Bashmore dropped by Radio 1 for his debut BBC Essential Mix. His track “Battle for Middle You” has been taking over the airways this entire past year, and for good reason. In this new mix, elements of bass, techno & house make up an incredible two hour journey through sound.

Listen in or download below!

Julio Bashmore – Essential Mix 9.24.11 [Download]

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Hess Is More to Release Series of New York-Insprired Covers

Madison Grieco / September 23, 2011

Denmark’s Mikkel Hess – recording and performing under the name Hess Is More – has decided to release a a series of New York inspired covers. The first to hit the internet’s airwaves has been his interpretation of the classic track The Only Living Boy in New York by Simon and Garfunkel. On the series, Hess commented:

After recently sending the upcoming Hess Is More album off to mastering I needed to work on some other music to stay sane and try keep clear of the classic post creation vacuum. So, I tried my hand on some cover songs free from memory. Simon & Garfunkel / Paul Simon are probably on the Top 3 list of music I have listened the most to in my life. Their original song is just perfect as it is, so I went quite far away from it to get some space and keep it light.

Check out the first song in the series below:

Only Living Boy in New York by Hess Is More

Contest: Win a Pair of Tickets to Let’s Play House with Tiger & Woods this Saturday

Oliver Correa / September 22, 2011

The two NYC party power houses, Let’s Play House and Global frequencies have teamed up for an event for the record books, this time at a secret venue with an over-the-top and tremendous lineup. They’re excited to be bringing Tiger & Woods to the U.S. for the first time ever, performing live! Spinning alongside them will be Pillowtalk, Runaway, Slow Hands and SOHO808.

Their bodies might be stationed in northern and southern Europe, but the collective consciousness of Tiger & Woods is more often found levitating in deep analog space. There’s been quite some hum around this mysterious duo’s output on the Editainment label, and their trademark fusion of boogie, house and compressed funk – while the live Tiger & Woods experience has already touched down at some of Europe’s most discerning disco outposts. Both members have also visited the Red Bull Music Academy planet, and made some intergalactic connections there.

You must RSVP in order to learn the location, which will be released just before the event.

Advance tickets may be purchased HERE

We also have a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky winner, just fill out the form below to enter!

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

Check out this INTERVIEW they did with the folks over at Halcyon, and stream their podcast for Resident Advisor below.

Tiger and Woods Resident Advisor Podcast (RA.239)