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A few snippets from last night’s unbelievably fun party.
God bless the children who rage (ATB @ NCMF).
Gogol Bordello was intense. Everyone and your mom was dancing and singing and at one point I feared the crowd would push down the barricade. Even the folks in the photo pit couldn’t help but get swept up.
Returning to the fest was Benny Benassi who ended his set with one of my favorites. The best part was watching the security guy lose his shit (you can see part of that on the far right side of the screen).
Here’s the intro to Thievery Corp‘s “Lebanese Blonde” which has quite possibly the catchiest sitar hook ever.
The Wrong Things soothes you into its message: things will go wrong but its not worth getting upset over it. A sad message that’s beautifully executed with lush and dreamy production.
The Morning Clouds is Josh Wambeke and the debut EP Wasted Youth Blues is out Oct. 11 via Lefse Records.
A preview of some the things I plan to see/hear Saturday:
Gemini Club: TheChicagothree piece electro-dance band promise that no two shows are ever alike with their “on the fly” remixes which have also put them in high demand around the world. Below is their first single, Ghost, which has since been remixed by the likes of Hey Champ and Golden Bug and those can be found on their SoundCloud page.
Common: We all know who Common is so really there’s no need to talk about it further. Love him. Love this song.
Fatboy Slim: Honestly, I’m picking Fatboy Slim just so I have a somewhat legitimate excuse to post this video:
Oh hi there…it’s been a while since I last logged on and did something other than drool over Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Welp, North Coast Weekend is here or Labor Day Weekend if you’re old school and particular about these sorts of things. Below are a few artists worth seeing and if you’re not going to NCMF the why don’t you check back throughout the weekend to see the usual awful stage shots I am prone to taking and we can judge the kids’ and their crazy fashions together.
North Coast stole my heart last year and again with this year’s line up. The festival turns a big magnifying glass to the city’s local talent even dedicating an entire stage to up-and-coming local artists.
First up is the Chicago-based production team known as The Hood Internet who will bring their mash ups of hip hop with indie to the Red Bull Groove Stage on Friday at 4;30p. There a ton of tracks and several mixtapes available at their SoundCloud page and I’ve posted one below but do check it out and dig in.
Perfect Kiss the self described “new wave revivalists” hail from the Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods so shouts out to my childhood stomping grounds. They hit all the right spots with their synth heavy pop that are perfect for a late summer evening. They’ll hit the Magic Hat Local Stage on Friday at 6:15p.
Midnight Conspiracy: Chicago’s own party starting duo will hit the Magic Hat Local Stage at 9 up against headliners David Guetta and Wiz Khalifa. Here’s the song that opened the flood gates:
Anthony Macias
Friend o’ the site (and drummer for [.DESCARGA.]) Anthony Macias will be one of several performers at this year’s FMEL (Latin Electronic Music Festival). We caught up Anthony to talk about the band and Friday’s performance at Abbey Pub (9pm, 21+, $10).
You’ve been with the band for a few months now and seem to have settled in. How’s it going? Are you having fun?
I am having a lot of fun and really am enjoying my time with the band. We have a great practice spot and have been keeping busy with practice and shows.
Tell me a little about the MN show with Zoe
I have to say I had a great time hanging with my guys.
How did the upcoming collaboration with Kampion happen? Did you two know each other prior to FMEL?
I have never meet Kampion and still haven’t met him in person but we have exchanged emails and tracks so I think this is going to be fun. I have not really played in a setting like this before so I am excited. He seems like a really cool guy.
As a DJ yourself, are you approaching this collaboration from the viewpoint of a DJ, a drummer or a little of both?
I am coming at this from both sides. I always consider myself a Drummer who enjoys the art of DJ’ing. As a DJ I tend to play for myself and focus on the blend and [I] like to remix on the fly; but as a drummer I like to open up and experiment in the context of each song. Lets see were this night takes us.
What can we expect to see/hear on Friday at Abbey Pub when you take the stage?
I will be playing my acoustic drums and am going to…find my spots to add my signature. I just want to hit the stage, close my eyes and explode. I really need to release so [I] don’t plan on holding back.
For a complete list of all FMEL events click HERE.
Can’t stop smiling pt. 2
Behind the Scenes with Wilco Frontman Jeff Tweedy – September 2011 – St. Louis Magazine from St. Louis Magazine on Vimeo.
Can’t stop smiling.
These kids are divine.
