The Daily Frequency (11/10/14)
–Written by Kevin Madert
Today, a lot of things happened in the world of music. Here are some of them.
1. It’s never too early to start planning for next year’s festival season, and if you plan on starting early Aura Music Festival has you covered. Taking place at the picturesque Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak Florida March 6-8, the final lineup for the festival is in. The most noteworthy act joining already announced artists like The Disco Biscuits, Papadosio, and Moe is the Break Science Live Band – a first time collaboration featuring the electro-hip-hop duo joined by Lettuce bassist Jesus Coomes and several other very talented performers. Via Facebook.
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New Tune Tuesday (11/4/14)
–Written by Kevin Madert
In case you weren’t aware, Tuesdays are a music lover’s best friend. Although some of these came out a little less recently than today, they’re all essentially new and they’re all definitely worth a listen. If you think we’ve missed something (and with the sheer amount of music released daily, we probably have) drop me a line at kevin@thealternatefrequency.com. Sharing is caring, after all.
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Beyond the Present: Meet Jax From The Future, Stream “Afraid (Of A New Age)”
–Written by Kevin Madert
Ever listen to a track by a relative unknown and hear a voice in the back of your head say, “Not for long”? Meet Zach Bombich – aka Jax From The Future – a 22-year-old producer from Pittsburgh, PA who’s quality sound design and multi-genre versatility is sure to land him on plenty of radars in the near future. Bombich is a part of an ever-burgeoning contingent of talented local acts who call the Steel City home, and it’s his newest, “Afraid (Of A New Age),” that’s caught our ear today.
Falling somewhere near the intersection of trap and future bass, “Afraid (Of A New Age)” opens with subtle chopped-n-screwed vocals, soon accompanied by heavy bass hits and an array of oozing synths that would make Minnesota blush. With eerie digital horns and tinges of orchestral accompaniment, the track wouldn’t be out of place as theme music to a spacey 80s arcade game. With just enough edge to get your head bobbing and just enough restraint to keep you wanting more, it’s obvious Jax has a grasp on the little things – a characteristic that often separates good producers from great ones.
Get acquainted with Jax from the Future on Facebook and Soundcloud, and stream “Afraid (Of A New Age)” (via All Trap Nation) below.
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Show Preview: This Will Destroy You @ U Street Music Hall
–Written by Kevin Madert
Residents of the DMV are in for a Sunday night treat, as Texas-based four-piece This Will Destroy You is set to play Washington, D.C.’s U Street Music Hall. Support will be provided by Future Death and Silent Land Time Machine. A night of rich dynamics and a diverse myriad of atmospherics await you, so jump right in.
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Nightmare Festival: Five Can’t-Miss Saturday Night Sets
–Written by Kevin Madert
Halloween may be over but the fun is still in full swing at Nightmare Festival. Much like Friday, there’s a little something for everyone throughout the night across Nightmare’s three stages. Read on to see who you’d be a fool to miss on the decks tonight.
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Five Quick Things: ‘Tis The Season (For Figure)
–Written by Kevin Madert
With Halloween knocking at the door, it only seems appropriate to run a quick feature on the producer who’s most at home among vampires, zombies, and werewolves. Figure – real name Josh Gard – creates music rife with spooky imagery and classic horror influence, not to mention a healthy dose of heavy bass. He recently released the fifth album in his Monsters series, and is currently touring an all-new visual production dubbed “TerrorVision,” so we figured (heh) we’d put together a short list of our favorite tunes. ‘Tis the season, after all.
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