by John Grimley

Skrillex EP Debuts At Number One

Skrillex has already had a pretty good 2011 and it’s only a few days old.

Also known as Sonny Moore, Skrillex’s dub-step-meets-glitch EP Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites made it to number one on the iTunes dance chart the first day it was released. Skrillex partnered with Deadmau5 and his Mau5trap imprint to put the EP out on Beatport.

Furthermore, Skrillex is headed out on a gigantic tour that makes stops at everywhere from Vancouver to Charlotte. If you want to check out what people who have his EP already know (Skrillex’s music is incredibly infectious), you can see him live here:

Jan 14      Victoria                 Sugar Nightclub
Jan 15      Portland               Roseland Theater
Jan 20       Madison               Majestic Theater
Jan 21      Seattle                 King Cat Theater
Jan 22      San Francisco     The Factory
Jan 31      Tallahassee          20/20 Night Club
Feb 01      Gainesville           The Vault
Feb 03       New Orleans       Ampersand
Feb 04       El Paso               Club 101
Feb 05       Austin                Republic
Feb 09       San Diego         Voyeur
Feb 10       San Diego         Voyeur
Feb 11       Chicago              The Mid
Feb 12      Columbus, OH   Mansion
Feb 16      Kelowna, BC      Level Nightclub
Feb 17      Edmonton, AB   Empire Ballroom
Feb 18      Vancouver, BC Celebrities
Feb 19      Toronto, ON       Phoenix Concert Theater
Feb 20     Calgary, AB       Flames
Feb 24      Urbana               Canopy Club
Feb 25      New York            Webster Hall
Feb 26       Atlanta                Masquerade
Feb 27      Syracuse            The Westcott Theater
Mar 26      Miami                Ultra Music Festival
Mar 31      Denver               Beta
Apr 01      Albuquerque      Sunshine Theater
Apr 02      Salt Lake City     The Complex
Apr 29      Charlotte            Marigny
Apr 30      Philadelphia       Tla

01.14.11

by mcirigliano2

Fire Records Releases “Dance To The Best Of ESG”

London’s iconic Fire Records has announced the release of the two-disc Dance To The Best of ESG, from New York City’s legendary punk/funk collective, ESG (Emerald, Sapphire, and Gold.) For the very first time, all of the songs that made the South Bronx family band such an innovative influence over the past two decades of hip-hop are available in a single release. Covering their earliest Martin Hannett produced tracks, such as “Moody” and “UFO,” right through to their more recent output, this compilation leans heavily on the foundation that has made ESG one of the most sampled artists of all time- giving both diehard fans and first-timers a taste of every one of their stellar records. Every cut runs deep and every ass had better shake. When ESG says dance, you had better dance!

Dance To The Best Of ESG tracklist:

CD1:

01 You’re No Good
02 Tiny Sticks
03 Moody
04 Come Away
05 U.F.O.
06 Dance
07 Parking Lot Blues
08 Chistelle
09 Talk It
10 Erase You
11 Hold Me Right
12 It’s Alright
13 Get Funky
14 My Love for You
15 About You
16 Insane (Tambourine Mix)
17 Keep on Moving
18 I Can’t Tell You What to Do
19 Moody (Spaced Out)

CD2:

01 Dance To The Beat Of Moody
02 Bam Bam Jam
03 A New Day
04 In the Streets
05 Erase You (Puppy to Your Side)
06 You’re No Good (Alternate Version)
07 Standing in Line
08 I Wanna Dance
09 Six Pack (Original Version)
10 Moody (A New Mood)
11 There Was a Time
12 Earn It
13 Like This

01.13.11

by mcirigliano2

Wool Recordings Announces Limited Edition Franklin 7″

With a new album on the horizon, Wool Recordings has announced plans to release a limited edition 7″ single from New Jersey DJ artist, Franklin. The vinyl single will be released in February, with two new tracks and a remix from Com Truise (otherwise known as Seth Haley). Franklin, the latest side project of Franck Rabeyrolles, relishes 80s old-school synth and bass lines that transcend the standard “chill wave” moniker, creating a sound world that is much more personal, and a lot more tasty. Franklin’s recent remixes for the likes of Neon Indian and Twin Shadow have already brought him wide acclaim from Lowdown Magazine, Dublab, and The Organ– making the anticipation surrounding his new album all the more unbearable.

01.13.11

by John Grimley

Dream Diary Join The Wombats At Mercury Lounge

Dream Diary was created seemingly on accident, forming when bass player Jacob Danish Sloan bumped into guitarist Madison Farmer (literally) in New York City. The two mixed up iPods in the shuffle and were amazingly listening to the same album (The Queen is Dead). The two realized that they couldn’t pass up an opportunity like that, and shortly after Dream Diary sprang to life.

With a collection of starry-eyed pop songs, Dream Diary’s debut album You Are The Beat pays homage to The Pastels, The Smiths and Belle & Sebastian.

The band will be showcasing their talents with the esteemed Wombats at the Mercury Lounge in New York on January 19^th. If you can’t make it there, you can grab Dream Diary’s debut album when it goes to stores on February 15^th.

01.13.11

by wesleyambrecht

Woods Plan Acoustic Tour

Beginning next month, Woods will hit the road as a 3-piece for a stripped down and mostly acoustic tour. The set list will include some of the band’s biggest hits, as well as new favorites from their forthcoming album due out later this year. Check out a sample of what the tour will sound/look like down below.

Feb
02 Burlington, VT Monkey House (w/ Ducktails)
03 Portland, ME Apohadion (w/ Ducktails)
04 New York, NY Monster Island Basement (w/ Ducktails)
07 Philadelphia, PA Chapel at First Unitarian Church (w/ Ducktails)
08 Baltimore, MD Golden West (w/ Ducktails)

March
14 Hare & Hounds – Birmingham
15 The Deaf Institute – Manchester
16 Bush Hall – London
17 La Maison des Musiques – Brussel
18 Cafe de la Danse – Paris
19 Klub Radar @ Tivoli – Utrecht
20 Vera – Groningen
21 Comet Club – Berlin
22 Molotow – Hamburg
23 Loppen – Copenhagen
24 Pusterviksbaren – Gothenburg
25 Revolver – Oslo
26 Club What We Do Is Secret @ Strand – Stockholm
27 Kuudes Linja – Helsinki

01.13.11

by cristobalsaez

Smith Westerns hit the road

Chicago-based band Smith Westerns are hitting the road very soon with MGMT, Ducktails, Bass Drum of Death and Yuck. Their new CD, Dye it Blonde, is out January 18th on Fat Possum! Check out the full tour dates below, and check out their music video for “Weekend” below.

January
18 – Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Glasslands Gallery DB
19 – New York, N.Y. @ Pianos B
28 – Nashville, Tenn. @ The End Y
29 – Knoxville, Tenn. @ Pilot Light Y
30 – Chapel Hill, N.C. @ Local 506 Y
31 – Athens, Ga. @ 40 Watt Club Y

February
1 – Atlanta, Ga. @ Drunken Unicorn Y
3 – Orlando, Fla. @ The Backbooth Y
4 – Tallahassee, Fla. @ Club Downunder Y
6 – Houston, Texas @ Fitzgerald’s Y
7 – Austin, Texas @ Emo’s Y
8 – Dallas, Texas @ The Loft Dallas Y
10 – Phoenix, Ariz. @ Rhythm Room Y
11 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Echo Y
12 – Costa Mesa, Calif. @ Detroit Bar Y
13 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Bottom of the Hill Y
15 – Portland, Ore. @ Doug Fir Lounge
16 – Vancouver, Canada @ Biltmore Cabaret
17 – Seattle, Wash. @ The Crocodile
18 – Boise, Idaho @ The Neurolux
19 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Kilby Court
21 – Denver, Colo. @ Larimer Lounge
23 – Omaha, Neb. @ Waiting Room
24 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ Triple Rock Social Club
25 – Madison, Wisc. @ The Frequency
26 – Chicago, Ill. @ The Empty Bottle
28 – Toronto, Ontario @ Horseshoe Tavern