May 15th, 2012
Zoom 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.

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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May 13th, 2012

Jason Urick - Syndromes

Dermatologists beware, this footage was produced by Experimental 1/2 Hour, a cable access program out of Portland by Eva Aguila and Brock Fansler. “Syndromes” is the final track off of I Love You.

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May 13th, 2012
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E.S.M.B. - Rats (Schwarz Rap Remix) Ft. Issue

One of Baltimore’s deepest producers, Schwarz, went sub-zero on “Rats,” a choice cut from one of the finest LPs out of Baltimore this year. Ed Schrader’s Music Beat’s Jazz Mind is out now on Load Records, and more from Schwarz is here.

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May 13th, 2012

Pitchfork recently posted an intimate clip of Dustin Wong, filmed almost as beautifully as it is to experience Dustin perform live. Yours Truly created the session, which took place a couple months ago in Texas during SXSW.

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May 10th, 2012
Zoom 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.

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.

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May 9th, 2012
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Rod Hamilton - Mushroom

Here are some stunningly beautiful xylophone jams to help float you through this Wednesday, courtesy of Avocado Happy Hour’s Rod Hamilton. The chromatic percussionist recently uploaded a handful of new endeavors to his Soundcloud, and soon you’ll have your chance to catch his work in real time.

Rod Hamilton, performing with Tim Murphy & Sam “Seguito” Turner, plays the Soft House this Saturday, May 12. The stellar bill includes Microkingdom, Chicago Underground Duo, and Salamander Wool.

More info on Saturday’s show is here.

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May 6th, 2012
Zoom 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.

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.

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May 4th, 2012
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Vlonde - Bury Me In Something Prettier Than Dirt

Chris Day is a busy Baltimore soul, with his hands in projects like Witch Hat, Dan Ivan, and Vlonde, formerly known as Bear & Pieces. Bury Me In Something Prettier Than Dirt was originally meant to be released on vinyl, but will now see it’s first proper inception via cassette on Friends Records.

Tomorrow night at Floristree will be the world’s first chance at this tape, along with other new pieces from Vlonde, and the aforementioned new split 7” by Co La and Jason Urick. After catching Lower Dens and Celebration at the Ottobar, head over to Floristree for a stacked bill that includes Vlonde, Jason Urick, Co La, Maxmillion Dunbar, and Motion Graphics.

More info on the show tomorrow at Floristree is here.

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April 18th, 2012
Zoom 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 2012Apr 27 Chicago, IL: Public WorksApr 28 Chicago, IL: Empty Bottle w/ TortoiseMay 5 Baltimore, MD: Floristree w/ Co La, moreMay 8 Brooklyn, NY: Cameo w/ Ital, Future ShuttleMay 11 Lausanne, Switzerland: Le Bourg w/ Dustin WongMay 12 Lyon, France: Sonic w/ Dustin WongMay 13 Paris, France: Point Ephemere w/ Lower DensMay 14 Berlin, Germany: Madame ClaudeMay 17 Leipzig, Germany: La Familia y Amigos Fest w/Dustin WongMay 19 Stockholm, Sweden: Debaser Slussen w/ Hype WilliamsMay 20 Copenhagen, Denmark: Loppen w/ Lower DensMay 23 Krakow, Poland: Green Zoo Festival w/ Lower DensMay 24 Prague, Czech Republic: Klub 007 w/ Lower DensMay 25 Vienna, Austria: Chelsea w/ Lower DensMay 26 Kleinreifing, Austria: Seewiesenfest w/ Lower DensMay 28 Manchester, UK: The Bay HorseMay 31 London, UK: Birthdays w/ High Places, Lucky DragonsJun 2 Innsbruck, Austria: Heart Of Noise Festival

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

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April 17th, 2012
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Lungfish - Screams of Joy

An unreleased Lungfish track from 1999 surfaced on Brooklyn Vegan yesterday, destined for a forthcoming 12” on Dischord.

These 10-songs were recorded and mixed by Craig Bowen at Baltimore’s A.C.R. Studios but never released. After the session the band decided to continue writing new songs – ultimately recording at Inner Ear Studios what became Necrophones (2000). Six of these songs were re-recorded and released on Necrophones, while four others remained unreleased, until now.

A.C.R. 1999 is out on May 14, 2012.

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April 17th, 2012
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Rick Rab - Dolphin Dance

Rick Rab’s shimmering new instrumental is a rainbow-laden, dubbed out tutorial on flossin’. Drum machines, synths, and violin flourishes are all played by Nick Rivetti, member of Food For Animals and Breeeze, who also pioneers Rick Rab.

“[I] hope to hear some rappers on this beat eventually, but for now u can just chill - headphones, listen, dream, love, etc,” says Rivetti. His new LP Prance is on the way soon from HOSS Records.

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