The 88 – The 88 - Indie Shuffle The 88 are a four-piece rock band hailing from Los Angeles, CA. They're known for unexpected and powerful live shows and even have some songs that have garnered various licenses in films, TV shows, and television commercials. Band members Keith Slettedahl (vocals and guitar), Adam Merrin (keys), Todd O'Keefe (bass guitar), and Anthony Zimmitti (on drums) have been together in a band since 2002 and were originally friends since high school. Over the years, the band has opened for acts like The Flaming Lips, Elliot Smith, The Thrills, and Matt Costa, among others. The guys seem to have a blast playing together -- and it definitely comes through both live and on record. Their self-titled sixth studio album signifies a momentous return to their signature hooky and hi-energy sound. If you happen to be in the Southern California area, the record release party is Tuesday, October 12 at the Troubadour in Los Angeles.
Editorial: EDM's Bubble Will Soon Burst Very soon, EDM will be a victim of its own popularity. If that sounds like a bold statement, it is. It’s also very realistic. EDM (yes, EDM, not “dance music” or “electronic”) has undergone a dramatic rise in popularity. In the future, we might credit the Internet’s penchant for rapidly spreading information for the meteoric rise in EDM listeners worldwide. The truly sad part is we are all to blame. Many in the industry are quick to blame the fans. First and foremost, I blame the agents who create a frenzy of demand only to increase booking prices accordingly. This inflation of booking prices is at the heart of EDM’s bubble of unsustainability, because touring now accounts for the vast majority of an artist’s income. The explanation is simple. Fame is truly a funny thing. We used to demand more from our famous musicians. The sad truth fans of EDM must face is that the genre as a whole is young, immature, and enamored by the superficial. This is why the bubble cannot last.
Moby - Lie Down In Darkness (Photek Remix) DJ Shadow · Scale It Back feat Little Dragon (Party Ben Remix) | Silence Nogood Posted by Cory Zechmann in ElectronicNov 13th, 2011 Ever since I heard Little Dragon on the Gorillaz’ track “Empire Ants,” I’ve had a spin-tingling love obsession with lead singer Yukimi Nagano’s voice. However, in every track since, I haven’t found the instrumental backings that made her voice soar like the Gorillaz did… until now. Finally, we get something that backs up her voice like a charm, and no doubt it would be from the master mixer Party Ben. Take a look at this gem of a remix, which I’m guessing is for Shadow’s “Scale It Back” Remix Competition, though I can’t find his in there.. hmm… Music - New Noise Designed By a Sadist by Pop Will Eat Itself