The Daily Frequency (6/30/15)
–Written by Kevin Madert
Another day, another deluge of musical happenings. If we missed a piece of music-related news that blew your mind, let us know in the comments!
1. From the “better late than never” department, technology übercompany Apple threw their hat into the digital streaming ring with the launch of Apple Music. Users are granted unlimited access to the tens of millions of songs in Apple’s formidable library for a monthly fee ($9.99 for individuals, $15.99 for a family account that allows up to six simultaneous users). While we’ll probably be given all sorts of exclusives thanks to Apple’s deep pockets and industry clout – Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, for example, will be available for streaming for the first time ever via Apple Music – the service still lacks in some areas – there’s not much social interaction (a lá Spotify) and the music streams in 256kbps (320kbps is the norm). The company is offering free three month trials for all first-time users, so you can decide for yourself if Apple Music is the next big thing or simply another lackluster wave (*cough* Tidal *cough*). (via Time)
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News: Luna Light Rounds Out Impressive Lineup With Papadosio, Tauk, The Motet + More
–Written by Kevin Madert
October is looking mighty fine for DMV residents. Luna Light Festival – set for October 1-4 at Camp Ramblewood in Darlington, MD – just improved an already impressive lineup with jamtronica pros Papadosio, jam-rockers Tauk, and the funktastic Motet, among others. These acts will join Michal Menert, Keller & The Keels, Dopapod, Ott., Desert Dwellers, and many more for an early fall weekend full of great music, live art, and informative workshops.
News: Movement Festival Announces Stages, Daily Schedule
–Written by Kevin Madert
The depthtech mecca known as Movement is fast-approaching, and before long thousands will descend on Detroit’s Hart Plaza riverfront for a Memorial Day celebration of the underground. Today the festival announced both set times and stage by stage lineups, giving us a few weeks to plan out our personal schedules/lament those inevitable overlaps (although there are surprisingly few overall).
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News: Lockn’ Festival Lineup Complete, Daily Schedule Released
–Written by Kevin Madert
As Mid-Atlantic mega-fest Lockn’ put the finishing touches on its third-year lineup, I found myself wondering how the “interlocking music festival” would be able to compile a coherent schedule from the dozens of world-class acts that had already been announced. When the day-by-day program was unveiled late last week my focus shifted to plotting a survival plan for the weekend – all four days are packed with can’t-miss performances and unique collaborations.
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News: Hard Summer Reveals 2015 Lineup Via Must-See Video
–Written by Kevin Madert
The lineup for HARD Summer is here, and true to Hard form it’s relayed to us via a humorous video announcement featuring familiar faces like Dillon Francis, Porter Robinson, Skrillex, and Chromeo – all of whom will perform at this year’s festival.
Set to take over the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. August 1 and 2, Hard Summer 2015 will also be headlined by The Weeknd, The Chemical Brothers, Schoolboy Q, The Glitch Mob, Odesza, Tchami, & Gorgon City (8/1) and Jack Ü, Ratatat, RL Grime, Die Antwoord, Zeds Dead, Robin Schulz, & Maya Jane Coles(8/2), among dozens of other well-selected acts.
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