After a series of teasers, interviews, the biggest hype in a long time, now you can hear the full version of Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” ft. Pharrell Williams. Also I highly encourage you to pay attention to the static image in the video below and wait for the 2:21 mark. A little disco dancing here we go……
2013 OUTSIDE LANDS Lineup is HERE!!
16 AprCheck out the stacked lineup for 2013 Outside Lands, August 9-11 at Golden Gate Park. C’mon Paul McCartney, Nine Inch Nails, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, Kaskade, Jurassic 5, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The National, Pretty Lights, D’Angelo, The Head and The Heart and a whole lot more!
Watch Pharrell talk Daft Punk – Random Access Memories
16 AprYes I know, we all can’t wait for Random Access Memories to drop next month. The anticipation is still here, it keeps building and if you really do love Daft Punk, you must watch this interview with Pharrell. If this doesn’t get you even more excited you may as well just go listen to something else.
Ever since seeing the final Pyramid Show, I’ve been waiting for the opportunity to bring me back to that moment. 2013 has been an amazing year so far for me and why not let it continue with some of my favorite musicians. Viva Daft Punk!
New Music: Empire of the Sun – “Alive”
15 AprThey’re baaaaaack! Empire of the Sun just dropped the first single off their upcoming album Ice On The Dune! Give a listen! New album comes out in June.
Revisited: My week that was live music in Vegas! Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Deap Vally, Vampire Weekend, New Order, Portugal.The Man
14 AprReason number 6,798 why I love Vegas; getting to wake up in my own city after seeing a marathon of Coachella performers in my own backyard and not having to camp out. More specifically, this week, seeing 90% of the shows at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The entertainment team at the property does an awesome job scooping up the Coachella talent for plays in Vegas and it leaves me very happy.
It all started on Wednesday night for Portugal. The Man and Tegan and Sara. PTM never disappoint and even with a short set (they were the openers) it was still a great one. Tegan and Sara definitely played to their market and left fans beaming with excitement.
Thursday night the crowd was on rocking for Johnny Marr and New Order. In what was essentially a flashback to my days as a child, this show was awesome and getting a chance to see such legends before they put down the microphone was something I’m super thankful I had the chance to do.
Friday, Friday, Friday!! Sadly I missed Tanlines (ugh, so bummed) but Vampire Weekend quickly made that disappear as they came out firing and had the crowd in their grasp the entire show. I don’t know about anyone else but I freaking love “Diane Young” and can’t wait to hear the new album. Later that night, it was off to see one of my favorite DJs, Benny Benassi at Marquee and the place was stupid packed with revelers.
Saturday I dropped by to support some friends at Mix 94.1 during their Pet-a-palooza which featured music by Youngblood Hawke! Fun little afternoon retreat and a LOT of dogs! At night it was the evening I had been most excited about for a long time. Finally it was my chance to see Deap Vally! If you don’t know who these two gals are, you need to like yesterday. I may have been one of about 50 people rocking out to them but I didn’t care because these chicks are a page out of Black Sabbath, The White Stripes and the likes. After warming up the stage it was time for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and what a show it was. Jenny O, simply awesome and owned the crowd with a righteous performance spanning the YYY’s catalog of songs.
So yeah, no fun at all this past week! And to think I’m taking a break, not so fast. Monday it’s Beach House, Tuesday it’s The xx, Wednesday it’s Local Natives and Of Monsters and Men, Thursday Hot Chip, Friday The Postal Service and Saturday Band of Horses. May try to squeeze in a country show too (yes, I’m serious).
Viva La Musica!!
Check out some rocking photos from my friend and rock and roll photographer, Erik Kabik.
My New Music: Summer Twins – “I Will Love You”
11 AprTime to get back into the swing of things and pump some new music back onto DoYouHearTheMusic.com so with that said, give a listen to Summer Twins and their track “I Will Love You.” If you’re into daydreaming and wishing you had your feet in the sand staring out to the bright blue ocean, these sisters are for you. Some Cali dreampop at its finest. Think of Little Joy x Tennis x Best Coast.
Deap Vally EP Get Deap! out today!!
9 AprOh yeah! You better get after this, Get Deap! the EP from rocking female duo, Deap Vally. CLICK HERE to get it.
So stoked to finally have the opportunity to see these two ladies tear it up on Saturday night in Vegas opening for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at The Cosmopolitan. And if you’re heading to Coachella, don’t miss the chance to see them either.
Revisited: @LifeIsBeautiful #DTLVMS at Commonwealth
8 AprSimply an awesome night of music last evening at Commonwealth for the April installment of the Life Is Beautiful Downtown Las Vegas Music Showcase! Great weather, great turnout and of course rocking music from six incredibly talented groups. The All Togethers were a perfect way to get things started, just love that duo! Next up was the incredible voice of Chandelle followed by a rooftop rattling performance by The Dirty Hooks. Avalon Landing were definitely a crowd pleaser, and won the hearts of the ladies. Moondog Matinee, took the evening to a new level and set the tone for a fantastic performance for A Crowd Of Small Adventures. Big thank you to everyone who came out, showed their support and listened to some great homegrown talent.
If you missed out, don’t worry as our next showcase is May 1 at Insert Coin(s).
#DTLVMS Tonight at Commonwealth | DJ at 5 | Bands at 6 @LifeIsBeautiful
7 AprThe past four days being a part of Festival Generation Week have been incredible (more on that coming soon, I promise) and I expect the same to ring true tonight as we host our Life Is Beautiful Festival April Downtown Las Vegas Music Showcase at Commonwealth. It all gets started at 5 p.m. with sounds by DJ Zo and then we kick it up a notch at 6 p.m. with six rocking performances. I hope you can join us for this rooftop sunset session featuring some very talented homegrown talent. We’ll also have $6 cocktails to quench your thirst. See you soon!!
Big thanks to the awesome team at Cowtown Guitars and everyone at Commonwealth for helping to arrange a fantastic evening.
Do You Hear The Music? 