Today I thought I’d throw in an old school gem – or 3. “The Rabble” actually gained inspiration from this tune by Sound Tribe Sector 9 that has never been recorded in the studio. Click through to listen. Continue Reading →
The genre of Downtempo has been spreading like wildfire since it picked up speed in the early 1990′s. This mixture of soul jazz, electronic beats, and ambient techniques gives listeners a sense of calmness with a spark of tempo. Glitch hop or groove music are frequently used terms for this unique sounding collective, but the genre is sure to grow ever more. The Up There crew has been on a tempo kick for quite some time now, and I think it is only appropriate that we share with all of you!
After a few days of recovery and rest I am finally able to reminisce the events that took place this weekend at Outside Lands. In short, the experience was quite thrilling. From start to finish, it was a mind warping pass at light speed, leaving little trace of its extravagant presence. Beginning on Friday, Phish catered to a crowd filled with dedicated phans accompanied by pseudo heads that were recently brought to speed with the “like… incredible light show [pause] man” that this Vermont-based jam band delivers.
Then late Saturday afternoon, STRFKR began to inject the crowd with enough indietronic pop riffs to maintain an Urban Outfitter presence in every city and suburb across the Continental United States. Next, The Black Keys performed a compelling style of blues rock at decibels that might even convince the finest trained set of ears that this two-piece Akron, Ohio band was in actuality a New Orleans 10-piece blues ensemble. Then after an early evening filled with hipstamatic jams, the audience meandered its way over to Twin Peaks to hear some old school Philly throwbacks by The Roots, accompanied by renditions of some of the more enjoyable 80s hair band jukebox hits that your aunt so dearly reminds you, was playing the night she met your uncle. Then, if a mixture of hip hop and rock weren’t enough to get the party started, mashup dj Girl Talk came on stage and transformed teenager and teacher alike into the set of MTV Spring Break Cancun 2005. It was an incredible sight from the hillside as thousands joined in on the massive dance party. Meanwhile, across the field Muse was putting on the sort of show that only those that have seen legendary rock bands Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath can relate to.
On the bittersweet final day of the festival, John Fogerty reminded us what Rock-N-Roll really is as he looked out on to an audience of flag waving proud Americans and hit nearly every note from the Creedence Clearwater Revival greatest hits album. Highlighting my weekend, STS9 initiated a mass of electro followers into their Sound Tribe, as they performed some of their best, including “When The Dust Settles.”As the evening approached, it became apparent that there was no turning back, and many found themselves headed straight for the cheese. Deadmau5 absolutely killed it as he provided enough House and Progressive waves for a city full of Mau5heads.
Finally, the Grammy Award-Winning Arcade Fire capped off a perfect weekend with majestic indie rock that sent festival goers home with nothing but damn good vibes. Overall the weekend was a success. I am just glad to say that I made it to the Outside Lands and back and can live to tell another day. Listen UP. RABBLE on.
Basically…We’ve been putting out mix-tapes like the pre-incarcerated Wayne. Here’s another Fireworks & Fireflies installment put together by BK – which is quickly becoming my favorite collection! ”Allow this compilation of music to take you on a journey – a journey to a foreign land, one with virtue and bliss. Let the fire in your body work out all your daily woes, and send your negative energy flying into space. Whether it’s your morning wake-up call or the late evening wind-down, this mix is sure to ease your daily struggles.” Whatever your trouble…it’s the cure!
Download Fireworks & Fireflies Vol. 2
THE OTHERS:
That’s So Rave’N Vol. 1
That’s So Rave’N Vol. 2
Groovin’ High: A Study Mix for the Elevated Mind
Get Up, Get Down
A Vibe Assembly Vol. 1
A Vibe Assembly Vol. 2
DUBThere Vol. 1
Fireworks & Fireflies Vol. 1
In light of Rusko’s performance yesterday at Extravaganza (who by the way needs to see a dentist…quickly), and the one year anniversary of theRABBLE last week, we give you…Grimtetime Vol. 1. Grimetime is hard to explain, it’s better felt. Or heard. But still better felt. Kind of like an electric orchestra made up of mixed-machines, transformers, gears, gizmos and gadgets. The real question is, is dubstep dying? Many would answer yes. Due to the influx of elitist remixers and producers who have recently dipped their electro-hands into the dubstep scene, we’ve seen over-hyped artists like Skrillex (signed to Deadmau5′s Mau5trap label) and others, emerge as well as receive criticism from the greater electronic music community for their lack of originality, musicianship, and “mainstream” appeal. The once underground music community that began in the UK has expanded exponentially, maybe too fast. The fact of the matter is that to the majority of Americans dubstep = wampwampwamp, over, and over, and over. And I have to admit, a lot of it is beginning to sound like garbage, but I believe the goods still exists. They’re are hidden gems, you just might have to look a little harder for them. Are we to blame? It will be interesting to see how the industry responds. To me, dubstep is embodied by its atmosphere – most will have to experience it to appreciate it. Enough talk. Here’s a collection to kickstart your grimy-ness off on the right foot. After all, it’s Monday. Disclaimer: faces may or may not melt. Weird Plate?
We put it in two parts to save you download time!
Our school hosts a big outdoor concert every year called Extravaganza. This year I could have cared less about all of them, except for Chromeo. So I went to check the Canadian electro-funk duo. Just as I was speaking of the poor sound system and even poorer organization of the event, Chromeo layed down a slumper that made heads drop and arms raise. I thought I was a pretty big fan, but I had never heard this one. I still haven’t been able to find this gem, but I did have a thought as I was grooving to it… “I cannot wait to see STS9 again.” So I searched for new music (the best kind) and found a great remix of an STS9 track that I think will tend to your liking. Eskmo, a San Francisco based electronic producer that harnesses an experimental sound that is stimulating but not overbearing. Eskmo has a few shows throughout the summer in California, Colorado, and New York.
This internet phenomenon has reached new levels of hype, making his debut on the scene at the age of 19 in 2006 with his album Soon It Will Be Cold Enough. At the request of instrumentally sound and electronically unique group STS9, Douglas Appling under his alias Emancipator has been invited to perform at several festivals. With this 2007 release of mashup “Shook,” Appling found himself reaching new levels of artistic achievement in the modern world of music, joining the top 50 downloads of the year on Hype Machine. This unique and humbling combination of rapper Mobb Deep and Icelandic sensation Sigur Ros, is a euphonic blend of organic instrumentation and electronic sounds. Listen Up. Rabble On.
theRABBLE is a music blog. Simple and plain. We will bring you songs that make us feel good, and hopefully you will soon be knocking them in your ear buds at volumes that are sure to onset an early hearing impairment. “The Rabble” by STS9 is a tune that has never found its way to a studio release. This slumper is found only in STS9 live sets (which every person should undoubtedly see). This song is the start. Listen UP. RABBLE On.
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