“Do you remember…….” Welcome to September and welcome to Life is Beautiful month! We’re going to kickoff this countdown with a dance party thanks to the funkiest duo around, Chromeo! Get amped and get ready to catch them performing in DTLV on Sunday, September 25!
New Music: Empire of the Sun – “High and Low”
24 AugJust in time for Life is Beautiful 2016, Empire of the Sun have premiered a new track, “High and Low” off the forthcoming album, Two Vines, due out October 28. More words HERE from NME but the album is going to feature some music heavyweights including Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham, Wendy Melvoin (from Prince’s band The Revolution), and pianist Henry Hey and bassist Tim Lefebvre, both members of David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ band.
VIDEO: Banks and Steelz – “GIANT”
26 JulJust click play! I’ve been waiting for this video to drop, “GIANT” from Banks and Steelz aka Paul Banks of Interpol and RZA of Wu-Tang!
Last Thursday I popped over to LA to catch their debut performance at The Roxy and man, I’m hyped for their show at Life is Beautiful in less than two months! Hope to see you there!
New Music: Tycho – “Division”
1 JulHere’s something awesome to lead into the holiday weekend with, brand new music from Tycho! Click play below to give a listen to “Division” and go for an adventure! Travel safe!
Now Playing: Whitney – “No Matter Where We Go”
7 JunBeen slacking on my music posts of late but hopefully I still have some time to redeem myself and I’m starting with “No Matter Where We Go” from Whitney. The Chicago band formed by Max Kakacek after his last band, Smith Westerns, broke up just released their debut album, Light Upon The Lake, on June 3 and it’s a gem. Hope you like it as much as I do. And if you see Whitney coming to a venue or festival near you, do yourself a favor and go see them live!
Tunes for Memorial Day Weekend and all summer long
26 MayHitting the road this weekend, hosting a BBQ or just chilling by the pool for MDW? Here’s a playlist for you to listen to, the Life is Beautiful 2016 mixtape courtesy of our friends at Pandora! Enjoy and rock out! http://pdora.co/LIBFestival

Now Playing: The Avett Brothers – “Ain’t No Man”
15 MaySXSW 2016 was the first time I heard this and was instantly hooked on it. Not only do I believe this will be The Avett Brother’s highest charting song but “Aint’ No Man” is just that damn good (and so is the new album) that you’re going to be hooked immediately. And that bass line!! Their new album, True Sadness, is out June 24.
