After wrapping up an incredible spring tour, Bassnectar (Lorin Ashton) jumped head-first into festival season. Last weekend, he played a bang-out set at the Hangout – a music festival on the beach in Gulf Shores, Ala. Next weekend, Ashton returns to Morrison, Colorado for a two-night run at the beautiful Red Rocks Amphitheater. I’ll be
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SoundSpectre releases “Sub Conscious EP”
Asheville based artist SoundSpectre just dropped his first EP today, and it is killa. To be fair, I should mention the fact that Stephen Blasy is one of my friends, but that aside, he’s one of the most talented people I’ve met. And just to prove that I’m not being biased, here’s a short little
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Eisley releases new single: “Drink the Water”
I’m always a little nervous when my favorite bands release a new album, especially when the last album is just perfect. Eisley’s last release The Valley was everything I hoped it would be, and honestly, now that I’ve listened to “Drink the Water,” I think Currents – set to release on May 28 – will be a perfect
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Sound Tribe Sector 9 take over The Peel
This weekend, Sound Tribe Sector 9 starts their two-night run at Asheville’s The Orange Peel. The last time I saw them in Asheville, they were killing it in the US Cellular Center at Moogfest, playing to a much larger crowd. I can’t wait to see them in a more intimate venue, bringing that classic STS9
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Minus the Bear, Circa Survive, Now Now play the Fillmore
On Friday, March 22nd, Minus the Bear, Circa Survive and Now Now will play The Fillmore in Charlotte. Circa Survive puts on one hell of a show – that I know from experience, and Now, Now’s heartwrenching lyrics and indie-perfection vibe left me in tears when I saw them last year. I’ve never seen Minus
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Zoogma to play Asheville Music Hall
“What the F*ck is a Zoogma?” I still have no idea, but I do know that the Zoogma/Sounduo show this Thursday at Asheville Music Hall is going to be S-I-C-K. Zoogma plays live, dancey, electronic music. If you’re in the area (and you’re 21+), buy your ticket now, and I’ll see you there.
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Big Gigantic plays sold out show at the Peel
On Saturday, Feb. 2, Big Gigantic will share the Orange Peel’s stage with Two Fresh and DJ Acolyte. Big G’s unique electronic sound is intoxicating. I saw them at Counterpoint Music Festival in September 2012 and was completely blown away. The show is officially sold out, so if you don’t have a ticket, you can
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Lady Lamb the Beekeeper releases new single
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper’s upcoming album, Ripely Pine, is set to release on Feb. 19. This is the new track, “Bird Balloons:” I fell absolutely in love with Lady Lamb when I saw her open for Kaki King at the Asheville Music Hall. Expect a raving review of Ripely Pine, as I really can’t imagine being disappointed
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Beats Antique releases new music video for “Skeleton Key”
“Skeleton Key” – Beats Antique - Contraption, Vol. 2
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Forecastle or bust
This Friday, Auburn and Shonie are heading out to Louisville, KY for Forecastle. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook for all of our updates while we’re melting our faces off at the festival. The official hashtag for the festival is #ForecastleX, so rest assured we’ll be blowing that up all weekend. Be prepared
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