The ninth annual Transmodern Festival is this weekend in Baltimore, a “cultural phenomenon presenting radical, experimental, expectation-defying work from local, national and international artists.” There are a variety of artists and musicians worth a gander, but one caught our eye.
Saturday night the D:center hosts Crowd Surfing, an installation curated by Katie Kehoe. During the Weekends performance, spectators are encouraged to crowd surf themselves and artwork designed for this purpose.
More info on the Transmodern Festival is here.
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Chiffon, “Dru Hill”
“Dru Hill” began as an ode to Sisqo’s crew, but now marks the beginning of a space odyssey concept album. The track’s sci fi-funk is drenched in unholy fluids, a metagalactic-R&B slow burner.
“A cosmic romance of two android lovers who finally meet again after being lightyears apart from each other in a space-noire romance story, which will eventually make up the new album.”
Chiffon’s next show is next week in Baltimore with Hear Hums, Mutual Benefit, and Ferarri Jackson on May 14 at the Golden West.
Read the full article over on Impose.
Animal Collective has posted two new songs on their website. “Honeycomb” and “Gotham” are due out June 26 on a 7” via Domino, listen to both here.
Show: Jason Urick and Co La 7” Release
Jason Urick returns to Floristree on May 5, on a bill that includes Co La, Maxmillion Dunbar, Motion Graphics, and Vlonde. The show commemorates the release of a new 7” with Co La and Jason Urick via Friends.
May 5 also marks the beginning of tour for Urick, who will play dates with Lower Dens, Dustin Wong and more. Co La’s next show is at the Hirshorn in DC on June 22 with Oneohtrix Point Never.
Show poster is by Chris Day, and tour dates are below.
JASON URICK US/EURO TOUR 2012
Apr 27 Chicago, IL: Public Works
Apr 28 Chicago, IL: Empty Bottle w/ Tortoise
May 5 Baltimore, MD: Floristree w/ Co La, more
May 8 Brooklyn, NY: Cameo w/ Ital, Future Shuttle
May 11 Lausanne, Switzerland: Le Bourg w/ Dustin Wong
May 12 Lyon, France: Sonic w/ Dustin Wong
May 13 Paris, France: Point Ephemere w/ Lower Dens
May 14 Berlin, Germany: Madame Claude
May 17 Leipzig, Germany: La Familia y Amigos Fest w/Dustin Wong
May 19 Stockholm, Sweden: Debaser Slussen w/ Hype Williams
May 20 Copenhagen, Denmark: Loppen w/ Lower Dens
May 23 Krakow, Poland: Green Zoo Festival w/ Lower Dens
May 24 Prague, Czech Republic: Klub 007 w/ Lower Dens
May 25 Vienna, Austria: Chelsea w/ Lower Dens
May 26 Kleinreifing, Austria: Seewiesenfest w/ Lower Dens
May 28 Manchester, UK: The Bay Horse
May 31 London, UK: Birthdays w/ High Places, Lucky Dragons
Jun 2 Innsbruck, Austria: Heart Of Noise Festival