Gone Shippin’: 11 Of Our Favorite Sets From Holy Ship! January 2015
–Written by Kevin Madert
One month ago today, the MSC Divina departed Miami for the fourth annual iteration of Holy Ship!, as well as the first of two sailings in 2015. The music festival cruise is somewhat of a mecca for electronic music fans – owing in no small part to the difficult nature of acquiring tickets and the stories of extravagance and debauchery that make their way back to land. In the weeks since, many sets recorded over the course of the weekend have become available online, and a third (perhaps most obvious) reason becomes clear: the music is just too damn good.
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AltFreq Weekend Planner (1/29/14-1/31/14)
–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.
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News: Movement Festival Announces Phase 1 Lineup
–Written by Kevin Madert
One of the nation’s most storied and long-running music festivals dropped its initial lineup earlier today, and for fans of the deepest and most technical corners of the electronic music world it’s another dream come true. Movement Electronic Music Festival – set for May 23-25 at Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan – is turning 15 (that’s including its iterations as DEMF and Fuse-In), and the talent announced today is setting us up for a hell of a celebration.
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Weekend Wind-Down No. 14: Sung to Sleep
–Words & list by Kevin Madert
Remember childhood? The scale balancing your life experiences and your understanding of them was tipped decidedly in the direction of the former. No matter your upbringing, there were plenty of times when you were confused – even scared – of what you did not know or comprehend. That’s where the adults in your life came in, whoever they were; in my case, it was my mom. I’d lay down to sleep with thoughts swirling around my head, but she knew just how to handle that. Sometimes she’d sing – I still know every word to Peter, Paul & Mary’s “500 Miles” thanks to her – while other times she’d simply hum unintelligible, soothing melodies. Any worries I possessed would fade with my consciousness as I’d drift off to sleep.
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Weekend Warm-Up No. 14: Mixed Bag #2
–Words & list by Kevin Madert
Sometimes it’s good to take a step back and remember getting amped up doesn’t require a specific genre or style. Snoop Dogg, Jack Beats, Tipper, and Goldfish all know plenty about the topic – even if they have different ideas about how one gets there. Now, I’ll stop talking so you can start listening.
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AltFreq Weekend Planner (1/22-1/24)
–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.
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