Just FYI to all the WP peeps out there.
Brooklyn is Freaking Expensive
Brooklyn is Freaking Expensive
Just in case you thought people were kidding about how expensive Brooklyn is, the Daily News is here to remind you it is in fact, fuck-tastically expensive to live here.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/manhattan-brooklyn-expensive-article-1.1313956
Guest Review! That Noble Fury’s first Gotham show – Reviewed by Jonas David Grey
(Re-posted from star of stage & screen Jonas David Grey’s tumblr, which can be found here: http://jonasdavidgrey.tumblr.com/)
It is almost midnight. Almost Easter. Bathed in blue light, a small, cavelike room in the middle of New York’s Bowery is dark, surprisingly quiet and still. As the faithful begin to congregate, a group of young men unassumingly take the stage to set equipment, plug cables, tape down set lists. They are focused and deliberate, perhaps a bit somber, in their tasks. The room fills with pilgrims, traveling from places like Boston and DC, pressing forward in devotion and anticipation until finally there is no room left at the foot of the stage.
The place is Arlene’s Grocery. The band is That Noble Fury. The show is sold out.
“Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” Sarah Williams
A delightful poem mentioning Tycho Brahe decades before the rise of Penny Arcade. With a stunning picture, r/quotesporn continues to deliver 😀
EP of the Week: Phutureprimitive “Searching for Beauty in the Darkest Places Pt. 1”
http://phutureprimitive.bandcamp.com/album/searching-for-beauty-in-the-darkest-places-pt-1
It is really hard to get away with essentially all of what Phutureprimitive does. Both psy & dubstep are things that can be done from well to vomit-inducing poorly. Released literally today, this first of a 2-part release that will eventually be a full CD is an exceptional example of how to do an array of things right. Not only is the psy-step fantastic, but the glitch and general bassy feel is accentuated by some fantastic vocals by Jillian Ann, Rain & Lila Rose. This specific choice of talent ensures that no facet of the 5-track salvo of awesome disappoints.
“I tell my piano the things I used to tell you.” ~Frederic Chopin
A sentiment shared by millions throughout the annals of history I wager. Continued awesomeness from r/quotesporn.
Party of the Month: Tech Noir by Digital Native
http://technoir.eventbrite.com/
After fitting a bite-sized version of Black Rock City into a raw space in Brooklyn, Digital Native is back with an event that I really could not be more excited for. The theme, the location, the talent and the eventual execution is a long time coming. I have no doubt it will be spectacular.
Episode 12: Orion Keyser [Disorient / InHouse Records]
A good friend of mine, Orion Keyser drops a fantastic set with some really good camera work and point by point illustrations of hwo to do all of the right things. Get at it, and take notes.
On this episode, Orion effortlessly delivers a masterful and perfectly thought out set with all the key elements of his well established style: funky, groovy and heavy bass lines, a couple of his own tracks..take a listen!
Tracklist:
1- “Feel Alive” by Orion Keyser & Mike Bugged feat. Oriel Poole
limited free download:
http://soundcloud.com/bugged_bunny/sets/feel-alive/
2- “Hard To Find” by Bazar (Maceo Plex Funk Drop)
3- “Motorpunk” by Taurus & Vaggeli
4- “Starts With the Music” by LB3 & Orion Keyser
5- “Not Really (All My Mind Games) by Marco Lys
6- “Elektro Train” by Agei
7- “Bass Onslaught” by Stefan Tcherepnin & Orion Keyser
8- “NY Thunder” by Onionz
9- “Nothing Lasts Forever” by Orion Keyser & Morgan Stoner
22 Drum & Bass Pioneers, via Do Androids Dance
http://doandroidsdance.com/features/22-real-drum-bass-pioneers/
Just in case you needed a few more D&B artists/producers/pioneers in your universe, Do Androids Dance put out a fun little slide-show about some luminaries in the field that you should probably know about. A quick & dirty list that should give you some new listening choices on this sunny Sunday afternoon.
“If you live it up, you won’t live it down.” ~Tom Waits
Some lovely Tom Waits inspiration for your Friday from r/quotesporn, one of my favorite places on the intertubes.
Terry Gotham 