Rock and Electro Synthesis
If you’ve never heard of her, the name DJ Rap might conjure up a completely different image than a 40-year-old DJ from Singapore’s primarily progressive house and drum and bass oriented music production. Charissa Saverio’s 15 year career has earned her a reputation within the music community as a deftly diverse DJ with powerhouse vocals. Having collaborated with many artists over the years, including music producer BT, Saverio has really showcased her range musically. With the release of Synthesis, she blends her knowledge of club inspired music with rock ‘n roll influences. Read more…
By Ryan Stabile Posted in Reviews Charissa Saverio, DJ Rap
Jamie Smith, the beatmaker for new wave pop group The xx, is releasing a remix of Gil Scott-Heron comeback LP I’m New Here, which was released earlier this year. The remixed version, We’re New Here, will be released Feb. 22 on XL/Young Turks Records. Watch a video for Smith’s remixed version of “New York Is Killing Me.” Read more…
By Zach Wolk Posted in News Jamie Smith, The xx's, XL Records, Young Turks Records
As previously reported here, famed musician and producer Danger Mouse (a.k.a Brian Burton) has been working on a project with Italian composer Daniele Luppi and American everything Jack White. Good news: Norah Jones also got involved. Even better news: after nearly a half decade of excruciating work, the project, entitled ROME, has been completed and mixed. The bad news: you will have to wait until March for ROME’s release on Capitol Records. But read on for more details. Read more…
By Zach Wolk Posted in News Brian Burton, Capitol Records, Danger Mouse, Daniele Luppi, Jack White, Norah Jones, ROME
Dance group Innerpartysystem are now streaming their latest single, “American Trash.” Listen to the song and get more Innerpartysystem news after the jump. Read more…
By Zach Wolk Posted in News Innerpartysystem, Red Bull Records
Florence + the Machine have released a 7 song live session recorded on Morning Becomes Eclectic, the signature show of L.A.-based radio station KCRW (89.9 FM). The release is being offered on 10″ vinyl, which includes a digital download card. Get it here. Read more…
By Zach Wolk Posted in News Florence and The Machine, KCRW
Bright Eyes are set to release The People’s Key Feb. 15 on Saddle Creek Records. In addition to the announcement of the album release, the band also announced that two special shows next year- one at Radio City Music Hall on March 9 and one London’s famed Royal Albert Hall on June 23. Ticket and album info after the jump. Read more…
By Zach Wolk Posted in News Bright Eyes, Saddle Creek Records
As reported here, Los Angeles-based radio station KCRW hosted a preview today of the uber-hyped Daft Punk soundtrack for Disney’s upcoming film TRON: Legacy. Now previews of five unreleased tracks are available for streaming – just below the jump. Read more…
By Dan Wisniewski Posted in News
System of a Down, on hiatus since 2006, announced today that they will reunite next year for a number of summer tour dates, including headlining the Download Festival in the U.K. in June. Read more…
By Dan Wisniewski Posted in Top Story System of a Down
Berlin avant-garde group Einstürzende Neubauten were set to begin their 30th anniversary concerts in North America on Wednesday, but according to the band’s Twitter and confirmed by a representative from Mute Records, the tour has been canceled. Read more…
By Dan Wisniewski Posted in News Einsturzende Neubauten
The publicity train for The Decemberists‘ upcoming LP The King Is Dead continues to barrel on down the tracks, this time with the announcement of a special limited deluxe box edition of the album scheduled for a January release. Read more…
By Dan Wisniewski Posted in News The Decemberists
