Weekend Warm-Up No. 12: Anjunabeats
–Words and list by Kevin Madert
Few labels sport as much potential for warm-uppitude (copyright pending) as Anjunabeats. Founded and operated by Jono, Tony and Paavo of Above & Beyond and trading primarily in trance & progressive, the label has released hundreds of songs in its nearly 15 years of existence, so picking ten wasn’t easy. We don’t stray far from the build-release-build-release formula here, but that doesn’t mean there’s not diversity. From the stabbing riffs of “Bullet Catch” to the more traditional soaring synths on “Irufushi” and “Dreamcatcher,” there’s something for steady-beat lovers of all tastes.
Read MoreNews: Huffington Post feature on Circa Survive
The Huffington Post recently posted a feature article on Circa Survive, covering their new release, and years of substance abuse by singer, Anthony Green. The article is a great look at a different side of one of the most prolific post-hardcore bands of the past decade. I could go on, but I am better off leaving this one to HuffPost.
Read MoreNews: La Dispute & Title Fight announce tour
La Dispute and Title Fight have announced a short spring run for 2015 with support from Hotelier. They will be hitting the east coast along with a few Midwest dates. The tour includes a stop at the gorgeous Howard Theater in DC on March 25th.
3/21 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
3/23 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
3/24 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
3/25 – Washington D.C. @ Howard Theater
3/26 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
3/27 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
3/29 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
3/31 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
4/01 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Theatre
4/03 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
4/05 – Chicago, IL @ The Metro
AltFreq Weekend Planner (12/11-12/13)
–Written by Kevin Madert
It’s nearly impossible to keep track of all the events going on in the area, so we’re here to let you know what’s happening in live music over the next few days. Watch out on Sundays for our “Weekly Planner,” where we’ll cover the remaining four days of the week.
Read MoreNews: Modest Mouse confirm new album in 2015
After teasing new music on their Instagram with a picture of a record labeled “Lampshades on Fire”, a representative from Epic Records has confirmed that Modest Mouse will be releasing a new record during the first quarter of 2015. This will be their first release since 2007.
In the meantime, the aforementioned single, “Lampshades on Fire” will be making its radio debut on December 15th.
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