An Unforgettable Night in Hollywood
The Making of a Hollywood Grammy After Party Last Sunday, I was lucky enough to attend a Grammy after party at the historic House of Blues, in West Hollywood, with my best friend and business partner Kassie Edwards. The party was a charity concert by Three Six Zero and Roc Nation. Featured artists included Calvin...
Thaddeus David Flies Solo
For an artist, breaking away from a group can feel a bit like taking a blind step onto a tightrope. Excitement meshes with worry, nothing is to be expected, and the end result may be a painful fall. However, reaching the end of the rope is worth defying gravity. Seattle MC Thaddeus David took his first...
DList Exclusive Interview With Seattle’s Hyperfunk
This month’s Decibel DJ is Seattle veteran turntable maestro Hyperfunk. Find him Thursdays at Trinity for his “pride and joy” free.BASS and at USC Events as their resident electro DJ. Speaking of which: Hyperfunk will spinning before the great Christopher Lawrence this Friday, the 10th, at Volume. If you RSVP, there is NO cover...
Avicii Hits the Paramount to End Hunger
22-year old Swedish DJ prodigy Avicii is one of the brightest young stars in EDM today. Besides crafting international smash hits such as “Seek Bromance” and “Manman,” the artist born Tim Bergling has his eyes set on more arduous tasks than perfecting big drops — for one, ending world hunger. He’s starting in the United...
A Much-Needed OD on Hipster
DList was kind enough to get me two tickets to see ‘Twas the Night Before Deck at Neumos (brought to you by Seattle radio station 107.7!), where I experienced some incredibly sonorous indie music, all the while dancing in a sea of plaid shirts and skinny jeans. It was quite the hipster’s paradise. I’ve always...
‘Twas the Night Before Deck
Even the best musicians need to pregame before a big show. In this case, it’s the night before the ‘Deck the Hall Ball’ on Dec. 7, three groups will be performing at Neumos for ‘Twas the Night Before Deck’, a concert whose name would surely make Dr. Seuss chuckle. Showcasing their talents one night early...
DList Exclusive Interview With Nero and Alana
One of the hottest acts in dance music, Nero earned a #1 debut on the British charts with Welcome Reality. Known for a massive dubstep sound inspired by their love of noir-ish sci-fi flicks with a healthy dose of neon amidst the stark darkness, Daniel Stephens and Joey Ray, along with singer and unofficial bandmate...
Hyper Crush Bring the “Night Wave” to Resolution 2012
via hypercrush.com That glammed-out party rock you hear is Hyper Crush, the LA-based electro-pop trio of rapper Danny Fontaine, vocalist Holly Valentine and keytar extraordinaire Preston Moronie. The ’80s aficionados don’t take much seriously, except their music, which focuses on getting listeners to seriously lose their shit. They’ll be performing live with DJ Benzi at Resolution 2012,...
Dan Deacon Readies New Album, Brings Ensemble to the Neptune
Dan Deacon, the bearded beat conductor of Baltimore’s Wham City DIY collective, is bringing his Dan Deacon Ensemble to the Neptune this Sunday. Known for spastic live sets featuring expected audience participation and excellent musicianship, Dan is not to be missed any time he rolls through town. DList caught up with Dan Deacon to discuss...
Menos El Oso to Play Highly Refined Pirates in It’s Entirety, Live!
In the wake of the Weezer’s Blue/Pinkerton tour, Minus the Bear joins a list of aging band’s who recognize that their waning fame derives from the nostalgia associated with their early years’ albums. Highly Refined Pirates, the bands first LP, came out in 2002 to minimal mainstream success but garnered insane indie cred. 10 years later, Minus...
DList Premiere: Viper Creek Club – “I Want You To”
DList is honored to present to you the world premiere of “I Want You To,” the first single off Seattle electro duo Viper Creek Club‘s upcoming new EP. Read the feature on VCC in the latest issue of DList (which you can find at the top of the list here) to learn more about “I...
Murs Talks Hip Hop, Love, and the Transformation
West Coast indie-rap favorite Murs rolls into the 206 on Thursday, November 10th. He’s headlining the Hip-Hop & Love Tour, an eclectic traveling showcase for Bluroc, Dame Dash’s new label where Murs is now VP. While on the road in Buffalo, NY, Mighty Murs talked to DList about Bluroc, his support for the Occupy movement,...
