7/31/2005
San Diego Street Scene '05
I returned earlier today from Street Scene down in San Diego. In case you're wondering, Street Scene is and annual 2 day festival held as I said before in San Diego, hosting a griz of different artists. I only went to day 2 where 311, Method Man, Snoop Dogg, The Flaming Lips, The Pixies, Mixmaster Mike and others let the crowd have it. Method Man was entertaining, spitting some of the classics along with some new joints. He also gave tribute to the late ODB, Big Baby Jesus as I call him, shedding a few tears after "liking' it raw." I was also very impressed with 311's performance. They played tracks from their entire catalog, pleasing fans old and new. Overall the fest was good shit. Not really my kind of show (meaning nothing electronic..at all) But hey, not everything has to be funky right? Nevermind. Stay real.
Dynamite
Quick change - I said the Jamiroquai album dynamite is out in the states on Aug 2. Well unfortunately it's not. The official release date is September 20th. So I guess y'all have to wait a bit longer than expected...But remember, good things come to those who wait. Lakers
7/27/2005
Essential Tunes Week 1
Ok- So I'm gonna start hooking all you kids up with tunes your ears will adore. Every week I'm gonna let you in on my faves. They might be albums, they might be songs, they might be artists. They might be new, they might be old. You just never know. So take the blinders off your eyes, and expand your musical horizons.
1. Jamiroquai - Dynamite (Aug. 2nd) http://jamiroquai.co.uk
2. Imogen Heap - Speak for Yourself (Import only...order it!) http://www.imogenheap.co.uk
3. Common - Be http://www.common-music.com/downloads/
4. Mylo - Destroy Rock n' Roll (Import only) http://www.mylo.tv/mylo/
5. David Ireland (Disc 1) - Afterdark San Francisco http://kinkysweet.com/kinkysweet.html
6. Tipper - Tip Hop http://www.nubreaks.com/?dir=beats§ion=tipper
7. Basement Jaxx - Oh My Gosh (Kneedeep Club Mix) http://www.basementjaxx.co.uk/ (iTunes)
8. Daft Punk - Technologic (Basement Jaxx Kontrol Mixx) http://daftpunk.com/ (iTunes)
9. Armand Van Helden - MY MY MY off the album Nympho http://dancemusic.about.com/od/reviews/fr/AVHMyMyMyRev.htm
10. Starbuck Jones - The Starbuck Jones Experience http://www.turntablelab.com/lps.eps.instrumentals/dm5.html (scroll down)
- The funky one
1. Jamiroquai - Dynamite (Aug. 2nd) http://jamiroquai.co.uk
2. Imogen Heap - Speak for Yourself (Import only...order it!) http://www.imogenheap.co.uk
3. Common - Be http://www.common-music.com/downloads/
4. Mylo - Destroy Rock n' Roll (Import only) http://www.mylo.tv/mylo/
5. David Ireland (Disc 1) - Afterdark San Francisco http://kinkysweet.com/kinkysweet.html
6. Tipper - Tip Hop http://www.nubreaks.com/?dir=beats§ion=tipper
7. Basement Jaxx - Oh My Gosh (Kneedeep Club Mix) http://www.basementjaxx.co.uk/ (iTunes)
8. Daft Punk - Technologic (Basement Jaxx Kontrol Mixx) http://daftpunk.com/ (iTunes)
9. Armand Van Helden - MY MY MY off the album Nympho http://dancemusic.about.com/od/reviews/fr/AVHMyMyMyRev.htm
10. Starbuck Jones - The Starbuck Jones Experience http://www.turntablelab.com/lps.eps.instrumentals/dm5.html (scroll down)
- The funky one
7/26/2005
I'm Published! (EDC and Ringside Reviews)
That's right, I'm published. Campus Circle, a free entertainment magazine that goes out to all of the L.A. area college campus’ and music stores contains my reviews. Snap! Pick up this months issue, or click on one of the links below. Enjoy!
-Reviewer Guy :)
Electric Daisy Carnival (Show Review)
Electric Daisy Carnival June 25 @ NOS Events Center
By Ryan McWhorter
Entering the parking lot of the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, Calif., one could already feel the rhythmic vibrations of what was ahead. The ninth annual Electric Daisy Carnival, hosted by Insomniac – one of the biggest event promoters of its kind – brought free carnival rides to all attendees and hosted a slew of electronic artists playing and spinning many different beloved genres.
Ferry Corsten, Junkie XL, The Crystal Method, Charles Feelgood and Planet of the Drums are just a few of the big timers that laid down tracks. Hip Hop moguls Jurassic 5 and the ever-popular Ozomatli graced the stage along with the addition of indie rock acts such as Autolux, The Donnas and Moving Units, new this year to the carnival.
The carnival was divided into five areas of listening pleasure: the Kinetic Field, Circuit Grounds, Neon Garden, Bass Pod and the lakeside Cosmic Meadow. Upon entering the venue, attendees were greeted by the jackin’ funk house grooves of Doc Martin who finished off the night in style, extending his set to accommodate a tardy Kaskade.
Inside, the radiant blue laser light filled the Kinetic Field as Junkie XL kept the party hoppin’ with his live PA set. His 140 BPM Tech-goodness instructed partygoers to "Take the red pill, take the blue pill," which most had already done. He then finished his set with a floor pounding rendition of the Beastie Boys’ "Fight For Your Right," which had the crowd cheering and chanting along.
Immediately following Junkies’ bow to the crowd, Scott Kirkland rushed to the front of the stage with partner in crime Ken Jordan in the foreground, introducing the duo as "The Crystal Fu**ing Method!" and then instructing the crowd to "go fu**ing crazy!" Everyone did. Opting to go out equipped with only records and no live equipment, The Crystal Method proceeded to amaze the sea of dilated pupils and kept the glow sticks swinging, bumpin’ tracks off their new mix album Community Service 2, followed by a tech-break mix of Luscious Jackson’s "Naked Eyes."
On the other side of the grounds, the 10-member-strong Ozomatli played to a smaller and more intimate crowd than usual. They played jams off their self-titled debut album, along with tracks off their most recent album Street Signs. Highlights included the crowd favorite "Como Ves" and "Saturday Night," featured on the ever popular iPod commercial.
Jurassic 5 finished off the night headlining the main stage, but their six members were cut down to five. Cut Chemist, everyone’s favorite hip-hop DJ, was out for the night leaving DJ Nu-mark with double duty. Though short a member, J5 didn’t seem to skip a beat, appropriately starting off the set with "This Is," the first track off their second album Power in Numbers. The J5 fans were ready to roll.
After DJ Nu-mark showcased his impeccable turntable skills, Chali 2na took it back a few years by setting it off with "Quality Control" off their first full-length album of the same name. J5 also unveiled a couple new tracks, leaving the crowd with something to look forward to on their next album.
Overall, Electric Daisy Carnival was good times with a few minor disappointments. Though the ticket prices were high, the lineup was superior. Stay tuned for next year – most fans will surely need the time to fully recuperate
Ringside (Album review)
Ringside
-Reviewer Guy :)
Electric Daisy Carnival (Show Review)
Electric Daisy Carnival June 25 @ NOS Events Center
By Ryan McWhorter
Entering the parking lot of the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, Calif., one could already feel the rhythmic vibrations of what was ahead. The ninth annual Electric Daisy Carnival, hosted by Insomniac – one of the biggest event promoters of its kind – brought free carnival rides to all attendees and hosted a slew of electronic artists playing and spinning many different beloved genres.
Ferry Corsten, Junkie XL, The Crystal Method, Charles Feelgood and Planet of the Drums are just a few of the big timers that laid down tracks. Hip Hop moguls Jurassic 5 and the ever-popular Ozomatli graced the stage along with the addition of indie rock acts such as Autolux, The Donnas and Moving Units, new this year to the carnival.
The carnival was divided into five areas of listening pleasure: the Kinetic Field, Circuit Grounds, Neon Garden, Bass Pod and the lakeside Cosmic Meadow. Upon entering the venue, attendees were greeted by the jackin’ funk house grooves of Doc Martin who finished off the night in style, extending his set to accommodate a tardy Kaskade.
Inside, the radiant blue laser light filled the Kinetic Field as Junkie XL kept the party hoppin’ with his live PA set. His 140 BPM Tech-goodness instructed partygoers to "Take the red pill, take the blue pill," which most had already done. He then finished his set with a floor pounding rendition of the Beastie Boys’ "Fight For Your Right," which had the crowd cheering and chanting along.
Immediately following Junkies’ bow to the crowd, Scott Kirkland rushed to the front of the stage with partner in crime Ken Jordan in the foreground, introducing the duo as "The Crystal Fu**ing Method!" and then instructing the crowd to "go fu**ing crazy!" Everyone did. Opting to go out equipped with only records and no live equipment, The Crystal Method proceeded to amaze the sea of dilated pupils and kept the glow sticks swinging, bumpin’ tracks off their new mix album Community Service 2, followed by a tech-break mix of Luscious Jackson’s "Naked Eyes."
On the other side of the grounds, the 10-member-strong Ozomatli played to a smaller and more intimate crowd than usual. They played jams off their self-titled debut album, along with tracks off their most recent album Street Signs. Highlights included the crowd favorite "Como Ves" and "Saturday Night," featured on the ever popular iPod commercial.
Jurassic 5 finished off the night headlining the main stage, but their six members were cut down to five. Cut Chemist, everyone’s favorite hip-hop DJ, was out for the night leaving DJ Nu-mark with double duty. Though short a member, J5 didn’t seem to skip a beat, appropriately starting off the set with "This Is," the first track off their second album Power in Numbers. The J5 fans were ready to roll.
After DJ Nu-mark showcased his impeccable turntable skills, Chali 2na took it back a few years by setting it off with "Quality Control" off their first full-length album of the same name. J5 also unveiled a couple new tracks, leaving the crowd with something to look forward to on their next album.
Overall, Electric Daisy Carnival was good times with a few minor disappointments. Though the ticket prices were high, the lineup was superior. Stay tuned for next year – most fans will surely need the time to fully recuperate
Ringside (Album review)
Ringside
(Flawed/Geffen)
By Ryan McWhorter
After months of delay, near perfection has arrived. Ringside, a duo hailing from the music-saturated streets of Los Angeles, manages to outdo and surprise most.
The band’s first self-titled album radiates with poise and promise. Guitar toting frontman Scott Thomas and beat maestro "Balt," also known as actor Balthazar Getty, aren’t just another dyad trying to make a quick buck with a prescription album. They mean business.
Having been influenced by a wide array of heavyweights including The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode, The Beatles and The Clash, Ringside’s elaborate upbringing and knack for the know radiates in virtually every song on the album. Magnetic guitar-driven beat-rock, merged with Bono-esque gravelly vocals are merely fractions of the aesthetic that assembles the Ringside sound.
Though hard to pinpoint, Ringside contends with the likes of U2 or Local H and could also be grouped with The Postal Service. Radio friendly tracks like "Tired of Being Sorry "and "Strangerman" hijack listeners’ heads like a friendly car thief you want as a friend.
This album only lacks your ears, so do yourself the favor and listen.
Grade: A
Ringside’s self-titled album is currently available.
Basement Jaxx
Helly Shat! Yeah, I went to Basement Jaxx last week at the Hollywood Bowl. Yeah, it rocked harder than any show I've been to in a long while. My god! A spectacle I tell you. It was a live set complete with all the fixin's - A marching band, showgirls, gorillas, and a slew of music guest from all of their previous albums. Lisa Kekula belted out "Good Luck" the track that opened, and set the mood for the evening. The Jaxx showcased their singles turning the bowl into the largest outdoor club ever. Needless to say the show ruled. Royksopp killed it too. Pre-party images above text.
Bingo bango!
- Romeo
Get Excited!
Well I finally had the chance to check out the new Jamiroquai Album Dynamite that drops on the 2nd of Aug. It's brilliant! I was a bit worried considering the past 2 albums were only so so compared to the rest of their albums. They seem to have taken it back to their roots. Dynamite is filled with deep disco funk, music to my precious little ears. Go get it! Also I finally got the Imogen Heap (Frou Frou) album Speak for Yourself. Again, brilliant! She has the most soothing voice on the entire planet. It's therapeutic. Buy it! Unfortunately it’s an import so you gotta order it, but it’s worth the wait. I’ll take care of you - just click on the links below. Enjoy!
-Stay up
www.jamiroquai.co.uk
http://www.imogenheap.co.uk/
-Stay up
www.jamiroquai.co.uk
http://www.imogenheap.co.uk/
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