San Francisco-based producer and DJ Behrouz, is difficult to label as he is like the music he creates and spins: a combination of really good music that can consist of deep house, tribal, a touch of electro, progressive and minimal techno. A veteran DJ recognized worldwide for his long running … [Read more...]
Buying The Hard Sell in Brooklyn
It all started with a phone call (or, in this case, a text message) . . . “would you want to do Freeze at the Hollywood Bowl?” Cut Chemist and DJ Shadow jumped at the chance to be the first-ever headlining turntablists at the legendary 16,500 capacity venue, the site of infamous concerts by everyone … [Read more...]
Honor By August earning NYC props in February
Anyone whose never hear of the band Honor By August should be kicking themselves in the ass. Bassist Chris Rafetto, drummer Brian Shanley, guitarist Evan Field, and lead vocalist Michael Pearsall make up the band that got its first big break opening up for Hanson (yeah, the guys who sang “MMMBop”) … [Read more...]
Seattle-based Outtasite Bring Back The Rawkus
Over two decades have passed since Rock and Rap music first collided when a young Run DMC covered Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” off their 1975 album, Toys In The Attic. At the time, Rock music was flourishing; whereas, Rap music was still trying to make a name for itself in the music industry. The two … [Read more...]
Let it Roll @ Sullivan Room with LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad
"I enjoy playing - full stop, as long as the equipment allows me to play I enjoy it....that could be anywhere in the world." Danny Williamson (a.k.a. LTJ Bukem) Just who is LTJ Bukem? Ground breaking DJ? Inspirational musician? Record label entrepreneur? Club visionary, perhaps? When the man … [Read more...]
Franz Ferdinand Bring Their Glasgow Swagger to Roseland
All the photos in this gallery are from Franz Ferdinand's dazzling performance at New York City's famed Roseland Ballroom on Thursday, May 7th, 2009. No pictures or material may be reproduced without written consent from the owner. Photos by Sam Frank **Click on any picture below to initiate … [Read more...]