Electronic pop band Ladytron has announced their Fall Tour, revealing their first pit stop at Irving Plaza on September 20th.
The band formed in Liverpool, England in 1999 with members including vocalists Helen Marnie and Mira Aroyo, electric guitarist Daniel Hunt and synthesizer Reuben Wu.
Ladytron blends sounds of electronic pop, new wave, distorted chimes and hallucinogenic soundscapes, exploring voices and sound that inhabit a dreamy optimistic feel. The tour celebrates the most recent album release Time’s Arrow with ten songs and video release of top hit “Misery Remember Me”. The song has flourished among the electro pop community and encapsulates the theme that defines Time’s Arrow. The focus of the album balances between experimental sounds and pop structures.
Helen explains, “we must embrace the now, but always allow ourselves to dream. ‘Misery Remember Me’ encapsulates this ethos.”
Ladytron continues to push boundaries among the music scene while using conceptual space and time to achieve their conceit of electronic music. Irving Plaza welcomes Ladytron this Wednesday opening doors at 7:00pm, for ticket info visit here
Afropunk returned to Brooklyn for 2 days of music on August 26th & 27th. The festival took place at Brooklyn’s Greenpoint Terminal Market for 2023.
As on brand for Afropunk, the lineup for the festival was all black artists from various genres. Some notable names included Tobe Nwigwe, Baby Tate, and Vince Staples. The lineup also included New York’s own Joey Bada$$, and day 2 headliner, Teyana Taylor.
Unlike last year, this year had a theme, which was Circus of Soul. Motifs of this theme could be seen throughout the event. Both on stage and in the crowd, fans and artists dressed as though they were part of a circus. R&B artist Cleo Reed really leaned into the theme by dressing them selves and other stage performers in clown attire during their set. There were performers on stilts wearing kente cloth patterns walking throughout the crowd. There were also Aerial Ring performers periodically doing stunts throughout the weekend.
This year was truly one to be at, as there were many performances and attractions that festival goers could really interact with all day.
A festival of the Arts
Afropunk is a festival that is bigger than music. Though music may be the highlight, it also features art and artists from all over the globe that center their creativity around the African diaspora. Inside the Spin Thrift Market, there were vendors selling things like clothes, jewelry, books, and weed products. Outside the Market, there were spaces for health and beauty. Festival goers were able to get their hair and makeup done, henna tattoos, and facials. Most of the vendors were also African American owned and operated.
In addition to vendors that were selling merchandise, there were also areas for festival goers to interact. In the center between the two stages, there were tents set up for festival goers to play games and run through a bubble pit. It seems as though they learned from last year as most activities and vendors were set up under large tents to protect against any potential rain.
Nonetheless, as much as there was to do off stage, there was much to watch on stage. There was a two stage setup to accommodate for about 30 performances. In between performances on both stages were DJ SNS and DJ Mohogany. They helped to keep the party going as people awaited some of their favorite artists to take the stage.
Day 1 Highlights
Day 1 had strong performances from Cleo Reed and a collaboration from the Soapbox presents on the 3 Ring Stage. The Soapbox brought together vocalists and musicians to bring a rock, R&B, and gospel like performance. This was one of the many perfect displays of how African American music is has roots in so many different genres that tend to overlap one another. The performance had fans feeling cool in the end of summer heat.
One of day 1’s most notable and electric performances was from Tobe Nwigwe. Originally from Houston, TX, Tobe holds on to his Nigerian roots well as they could be seen in his performances. He is always recognizable with his seafoam green outfits and sets. He brought out his wife, Martica Nwigwe, for a few songs from his set. He also had Olu from Earthgang come out for a song. Olu came out on brand, wearing seafoam green wings to sing “WILDLINGS” with Tobe. The performance was full of energy and surprises that keep the audience screaming for an hour.
Tobe’s performance was evened out by a more mellow from Vince Staples. Vince stared as “Maurice” earlier this year in the Emmy award winning show, Abbott Elementary. His Long Beach, CA vibes really brought the crowd down from their state of choas from before. Though his set did not features as many theatrics like Tobe’s, he still had the attention of the crowd. Vince had the crowd singing along to his hit song, “Norf Norf,” before there was a mass exodus from the event.
An uneventful end to the hype
The first night was headlined by Flying Lotus. He is a producer and DJ who has worked on many projects on TV shows and film. One of the most notable projects was Netflix’sYasuke, an anime centered around the story of Japan’s first black samurai. He makes a lot of EDM and electronic rap songs primarily.
Flying Lotus did not receive much of an introduction which left many fans confused. Though his fans would be familiar with his music and style, this may have been many’s first exposure to him. He could barely be seen from behind his DJ booth and did not say a word for at least the first 20 minutes of his set. About halfway through, he was joined by rapper Smoke DZA, who he is working on a collaborative album with. Smoke DZA did bring some excitement and energy to his performance.
After Smoke DZA’s exit, Flying Lotus played a few more songs and was about to leave. He did not realize that his set was not over and played for about another 15 minutes. Flying Lotus had a pretty anti-climatic exit, as it was a pretty bleak end to day 1 of Afropunk 2023.
A stark turn around from Day 1’s mishaps
Day 2 still featured a full lineup that had Greenpoint full. What was nice about this year’s festival was the scheduling of performances. With the stage schedules pretty staggered, fans were able to see all their artists without really having to miss a performance. This really set Afropunk apart from other festivals as many usually have fans contemplating which artists they wanted to see more. If they wanted to, fans could see just about every artist and take in the full Afropunk experience.
Some notable performances from Day 2 were from Baby Tate and Joey Bada$$. Baby Tate brought a fun energy out of the crowd. With a lot of positive sexual messages infused in her lyrics, her music and performance made Greenpoint a safe space for women to express themselves. In the middle of her set, Baby Tate took a break and her DJ Sky Jetta tapped into a different side of her fans. Though Baby Tate makes rap music, Sky Jetta played alternative rock hits, including “I write sins not tragedies” that absolutely killed.
Baby Tate came back and continued to kill. She played unreleased song “Wig” and ended on her hit “I am” to leave things on a high. Joey Bad$$ proceeded her and continues to bring smiles.
New York showing out for New York artists
Joey Bad$$ was happy to be back in his hometown as he expressed his love for Brooklyn all through out his performance. The theme around his performance was love as he turned the camera toward the audience to celebrate black love. He had a kiss cam going on for a bit before singing “Love is only a feeling.” He dedicated a few songs to fallen black artists including, XXXTentacion, Nipsey Hustle, Pop Smoke, Young Dolph, and more.
Before he left, he expressed his happiness to be playing at an event where he could see so many black faces. He also threw a jab at Afropunk for being a bit unprofessional behind the scenes. He still left things on a high with “Devasated” before handing the stage over to Teyana Taylor.
The energy from day 2 was drastically different than from the previous day. Day 2’s lineup featured so many artist that people knew and loved. They had performances that people wanted to be a part of and sing along with. Day 2 was originally supposed to end with Grammy award winner Jazmine Sullivan. Due to some personal reasons, she could not perform, but Teyana Taylor was passed the torch to close out the weekend.
Rose of Harlem feeling the love
Nicked named the “Rose of Harlem”, Teyana Taylor closed out to packed audience in her city. Teyana had mentioned during her performance that she was nervous to headline a show as she felt as though no one would stay for her. Though some mic issues may have fueled those nerves early on, New York showed her so much love that it brought her to tears.
The sound was getting too much for Teyana as she asked for just the keys to play during one of her songs. She was able to get real close and emotional with the crowd before turning things back up. The crowd screamed “Issues” and ” Gonna Love Me” with Teyana.
She was joined on stage by her daughter ,”Junnie,” and husband Iman Shumphert, for a few songs. Her daughter helped her throw out free t-shirts to the audience. Teyana also had 3 outfit changes that synced up with the many different vibes of her performance.
She exited the stage, but quickly came back for an encore. Teyana ran into the middle column of the pit to slap the hands of her fans before closing out the night. She thanked New York for showing her so much love and making this performance one worth leaving retirement for.
Afropunk continued to bring peace, love, and education about African American culture to one of the biggest melting pots of the world. With Afropunk’s voice continuing to reach millions, it’s only a matter of time before it starts to expand to other cities across the globe.
DJ and producer Excision has announced his upcoming Nexus tour, hitting stops at Buffalo RiverWorks in Buffalo on March 19th and 20th, and New York City’s Madison Square Garden on March 22nd. The tour kicks off on December 22 and includes stops across the country from Tacoma, WA, to Boston, MA.
The tour follows Excision’s latest single “Bass To The Dome,” featuring Sullivan King. The song was released on August 25th with Subsidia Records, marking Excision’s seventh track release this year.
This is the biggest tour we’ve ever done, with over 50 dates, massive production, and an incredibly talented mix of artists joining us on every stop. I can’t wait to be able to reveal more. I’m excited to see all the Headbangers in their hometowns!
Jeff Abel, Excision
Tickets for the tour will be available beginning with an Artist Presale on Wednesday, September 6 with code “NEXUS”. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, September 8 at 10AM local time. More information is available at excision.ca.
EXCISION TOUR DATES
Sat Dec 22 – Chicago, IL – Navy Pier *
Sat Dec 30 – Stateline, NV – Tahoe Blue Event Center
Sun Dec 31 – Stateline, NV – Tahoe Blue Event Center
Fri Feb 02 – Tacoma, WA – The Thunderdome at Tacoma Dome
Sat Feb 03 – Tacoma, WA – The Thunderdome at Tacoma Dome
Sun Feb 04 – Tacoma, WA – The Thunderdome at Tacoma Dome
Fri Feb 09 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Sat Feb 10 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Fri Feb 16 – Las Vegas, NV – High Roller at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
Sat Feb 17 – Las Vegas, NV – High Roller at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
Sun Feb 18 – Tucson, AZ – Tucson Arena
Mon Feb 19 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
Tue Feb 20 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
Wed Feb 21 – El Paso, TX – UTEP Don Haskins Center
Fri Feb 23 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Sat Feb 24 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Sun Feb 25 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Fri Mar 01 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific Coliseum
Sat Mar 02 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific Coliseum
Fri Mar 08 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
Sat Mar 09 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
Thu Mar 14 – Toronto, ON – Venue & On Sale TBD
Fri Mar 15 – Toronto, ON – Venue & On Sale TBD
Sat Mar 16 – Montreal, QC – Place Bell
Tue Mar 19 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
Wed Mar 20 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
Fri Mar 22 – New York City, NY – UBS Arena
Sun Mar 24 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Tue Mar 26 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
Wed Mar 27 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Fri Mar 29 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Sat Mar 30 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Fri May 31 – Denver, CO – Mile High at Denver Coliseum Outdoors *
Sat June 01 – Denver, CO – Mile High at Denver Coliseum Outdoors *
Tue June 04 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
Thu Jun 06 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre
Sat Jun 08 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Great Saltair
Sun Jun 09 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Great Saltair
Fri Jun 21 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Sat Jun 22 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
The 2023 edition of Electric Zoo Music Festival took a turn into the history books this past weekend, with fans encountering hours-long Will Call lines, a main stage still under construction on Friday, and an overflow of attendees on Sunday.
Add in allegations of overselling the event by a reported 7,000, according to Mayor Eric Adams, and EZoo joins the ranks of Fyre Fest, AstroWorld, Curveball, and Woodstock 99 in the lore of music festivals gone awry.
It’s unfortunate that the organizers wanted to turn our city into a zoo, and we were not going to allow that to happen. And we will be dealing with them in the next few days based on their behavior and actions.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Electric Zoo 2023 was produced by Billy Bildstein of Avant Gardner and Cityfox, who bought EZoo creator Made Events, in July 2022 through an investment group for $15 million.
The weekend started on a low note for promoters, with the stage being deemed unsafe by New York authorities, leading to the full Friday of music being canceled, and refund information shared by Electric Zoo. In a statement, the promoters said,
Despite our tireless efforts and round-the-clock commitment, we have made the painful decision to cancel the first day of Electric Zoo. This year has presented unparalleled challenges for everyone. The global supply chain disruptions have impacted industries worldwide, and, sadly, our beloved festival has not been immune. These unexpected delays have prevented us from completing the construction of the main stage in time for Day 1.
Among artists whose sets were canceled on Friday were The Chainsmokers, Excision, Griz and New York born and raised, Eli Escobar.
Saturday saw the festival delayed gates opening until 230pm, with crowds waiting for five hours (if not longer) for Will Call tickets. Some fans were not able to get into the venue on Randall’s Island until nearly 8pm, leading one outlet to ask, “Is Electric Zoo the new Fyre Festival?”
Major safety hazard, disappointing, disgraceful honestly. It's 8pm and we aren't moving we're all going to miss it. All day traveling here for nothing. Just let us in. Never again. pic.twitter.com/JwobmeFesN
Although the EZOO team reassured fans, “Your patience and dedication mean the world to us, and we cannot thank you enough for being part of this incredible community,” fans were not placated, with some having flown in from around the country and world, nowhere to turn but to head home.
Then on Sunday evening, piggybacking off a cancellation and incredibly long wait times, promoters said the festival was full and could not accommodate any additional patrons. Fans crashed the gates, passing security checkpoints, nearly destroying the entry way on Randall’s Island, frustrated by the actions of the promoters.
Hundreds (thousands?) of people have rushed the @ElectricZooNY gates after being told that the festival had reached its capacity on the final night, and valid ticket holders would no longer be granted entry. pic.twitter.com/uJJ8XWIV1y
After the disappointment from the cancellation of Day 1, Electric Zoo kept the show running on Day 2, opening the gates two hours later than initially posted. Headliners Timmy Trumpet, Gryffin and the closing finale of Zedd left attendees smiling from ear to ear.
From glitter to sequins, fish nets and strobe light sunglasses, the fans inside were enlightened with character despite the issues outside the gate, showing their love for the electronic dance community.
To close out Saturday, German DJ and producer Zedd put on an outstanding finale with a crowd full of thousands screaming, clapping and dancing among themselves to some of his hit remixes “Alive by Empire of the Sun – Zedd Remix” and “Break Free” by Ariana Grande (feat. Zedd).
On Day 3 the festival was up and ready to go when the gates opened for attendees at 1pm. While the days prior led to confusion, frustration and disappointment, EZOO was determined to turn it around. The main stage known as Convergence added two more columns to the overhead screens which illuminated the overall feel and experience of the final day.
However, with more tickets sold than Randall’s Island could accommodate, promoters announced at 6:30pm that no more fans would be allowed to enter, even if they had a ticket. And with this, fans frustration hit its peak, and the gates were stormed.
Headliners included Tiesto, Major Lazor, a combined set of both well known artists Dom Dolla and John Summit, and leading finale Marshmellow. The on stage visuals of all artists performing reached with psychedelic imagery, strobes of color and front stage flames, smoke and fireworks enhanced the fans’ experience.
By this point, all stages were flooded with fans from front to back, savoring their last moments of Electric Zoo 2023 and not letting the oversold event and actions of promoters stifle the finale of what was intended to be a magnificient weekend for thousands of EDM fans.
Even with the delays and frustration, EZOO kept the show running for Day 2 and Day 3 to the best of their ability. The event performances left fans ecstatic, and for some the festival was worth the wait, while for others a weekend without music, but for all attendees, it was a weekend for the history books.
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One of New York’s premiere electronic music festivals, Electric Zoo, returns for Labor Day Weekend, with the three day EDM festival inviting over 100,000 people to Randall’s Island Park. The lineup of over 100+ artists across five brand new stage design sets is part of the EZOO 2023 expansion on the festival grounds, while presenting the new theme of HyperSpace, promising a bigger and better immersive experience for this years festival attendees.
Electric Zoo 2022
Electric Zoo Festival originated in 2009 and has become one of the largest music festivals in the electronic dance music community. EZOO brings together a variety of electronic artists from across the globe, including various sub-genres that appeal to fans. For the first time ever, Electric Zoo New York has introduced The MegaMirage, the all new secluded immersive stage as part of the expanded festival grounds.
The lineup this year rises as bigger and better than ever with artists such as Galantis, The Chainsmokers, Zedd, Alison Wonderland, Marshmellow, Major Lazor, Tiesto, Chris Lake + FISCHER, Dom Dolla and many more well known acts from across the globe. With 100+ acts, this weekend is bound to leave attendees astonished.
Electric Zoo 2022
Not only is Electric Zoo stacked with some of the biggest names in Electronic music. Get excited to see the expansive festival grounds, immersive stage MegaMirage and the immense lineup. EZOO is worth the wait and all about the hype this coming Labor Day Weekend, as it returns to homebase here in New York City.
24 years ago, Disco Biscuits guitarist Jon Gutwillig wrote a steampunk rock opera about a hopeless romantic’s quest to fly, called “Hot Air Balloon.” Gutwillig and his Philadelphia-based bandmates have performed the nine songs from the opera hundreds of times since, but the music has never been adapted for a theater stage.
Earlier in 2023, Jon and bandmate Aron Magner (composer) began writing a musical, inspired by “Hot Air Balloon,” with Nick Schmidle (author, screenwriter, playwright, and longtime New Yorker writer) and Alex Bechtel (arranger, musical director). Staging two sold-out performances of “The Very Moon: A Steampunk Musical” in May, the four are gearing up for another series of shows very soon.
“The Very Moon” is an epic tale about mastering flight, defying tyranny, and the transcendent power of love and creativity. Much of the original music is included in the musical, with more than a dozen new songs written for the musical, including “Falling,” which has become a staple in the Disco Biscuits’ repertoire in the past few months.
With the success of the May workshop presentation of “The Very Moon,” the team has brought along Eva Steinmetz to work alongside Alex Bechtel, as they build out the show with additional music, new instruments, and plenty of surprises.
In the process of hiring talented actors, musicians, and technicians, the team has begun to raise funds via an IndieGoGo campaign, to help fund the venue, actors, director, music director, lighting technician and more, to help bring the musical (eventually) to Broadway.
Earlier this year, Jon and Aron started writing a musical, inspired by “Hot Air Balloon,” with author Nick Schmidle. They staged two sold-out performances of “The Very Moon: A Steampunk Musical” in May, and are gearing up for another series of shows very soon. pic.twitter.com/feWEXwQkTn
Support the campaign here and find more info here, where you can sign up for the mailing list and be notified of upcoming shows and pre-sale opportunities.
Elements Music and Arts Festival comes back for another year by doubling their attendance amount. Located in the woodlands outside of Pocono Raceway right in Long Pond Pennsylvania, makes it a favorite for our Northeast music lovers. This premiere boutique festival experience brought EDM and jam band fans together from August 11 to August 13.
Skrillex, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
Day 1 – Bringing all the Elements Together
This festival looks to connect their attendees with not only the people around them but the world around them. The four main stages are named after the four elements: fire, water, earth, and air. Smaller stages can also be found spread throughout the woodlands.
As attendees filtered into the area the days leading up to the festival, the campgrounds became their own party. People set up camp on the famous NASCAR racetrack where the celebrations began. People brought their own DJ decks, karaoke buses, a take-one-leave-one station and much more. Vendors and artists set up their booths right in this area making it a mini festival before anyone even walked through the gates.
The top-notch music production is the initial factor that brings many folks in but what makes them stay is every other thing this festival has to offer. Among the long-list of perks at Elements is their large-scale art installations, interactive performances, 3D video projection mapping, games, yoga, unique craft vendors, and more.
Early in the day people participated in breath work, an intro to reiki, and jewelery making. When entering the festival the area is filled with a variety of music and entertainment to satisfy just about everyone.
Jam band lovers got their day filled with performances by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Lotus, and STS9. House heads had huge headliner John Summit take over the fire stage for a fun up beat show. For all the heavy bass folk found themselves at Mersiv early on and finishing their night with the Belgium kings of wubz, Ganja White Night.
Ganja White Night, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
Day 2 – Bass to the Face
If you weren’t at afters with John Summit all night then you probably were up early from the beating sun. Luckily, so were the festivities. The Saturday fun began with tarot cards, acro yoga, a shuffle workshop and an embodiment flow.
House and techno fans camped out at the fire stage most of day 2. This stage is epic visually due to the pyro coming from the front to the back of the stage. The fire timed with the beat drops makes this stage that much more entertaining even when you don’t know the artist.
Over on the Earth stage is where predominantly headbangers found themselves. This began with young producer Zingara who knows how to put on a great show despite being met with technical difficulties. Her heavy bass and fun environment effortlessly draws a crowd. People at the rail were head banging and those in the back were flowing with hula hoops, poi, and flow stars.
Zingara, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
After Zingara, other heavy hitting artists took over including Daily Bread and Peekaboo. Daily Bread is known for creatively melding vintage and modern sounds to construct an aural narrative. His fans brought in loafs of bread and were handing them out during his set.
Daily Bread, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
PEEKABOO continued to bring the bass with his overwhelmingly energetic performance which was immediately met with a flood of rain. Everyone embraced this weather switch up though because it was impossible not to dance to his heavy-hitting tunes. The downpour made the lasers sparkle, like a scene out of a movie.
PEEKABOO, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
LSDREAM took the the stage afterward, an obvious crowd favorite. He makes his music with healing frequencies and leads with spittruality. Through this he is able to create a positive and high energy flowing environment that people crave to be a part of. About halfway into his set an announcement went over the speakers asking everyone to evacuate due to an intense thunderstorm warning.
The audience left shocked as they filed out of the festival and back into the campgrounds. Everyone waited anxiously for any news when people would be let back in because no one wanted to miss two main headliners who were supposed to perform that night: Subtronics and Skrillex.
Subtronics, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
Luckily, after over an hour fans were being let back in but had to make the conflicting choice of which famous producer they were going to see. With both stages right next to each other you could see everyone in both crowds going wild. Despite a tough night and needing to evacuate for a brief time, this didn’t make people too down in spirits because we still got the showdown of a lifetime. Everyone leaving both sets could not stop talking about the amazing production they just witnessed.
Skrillex, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
Day 3 – Missing One LSDREAM Set Doesn’t Mean Missing Another
Many people were still upset about the outcome of the previous night. This was mostly due to LSDREAM’s set ending early. Luckily though, he planned to hold his signature Lightcode ceremony Sunday morning. People were lined up outside the festival gates awaiting for entrance to the Air stage.
Hundreds of people filed in excited for this mediation event. Sammy spoke on stage explaining the purpose of a sound bath and how individuals can look inward to alter their reality. Sammy immediately created a safe and peaceful space for everyone. He then led the 40 minute ceremony where people laid on yoga mats, hammocks, or relaxed on the ground. It was a great start to the final day at Elements where people could ground themselves and share love with each other.
LSDREAM, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
Leaving light code felt like a breath of fresh air as people met Sammy and explored the early afternoon inside. House artist Jackal Jyve brought in a crowd to the water stage with his upbeat tunes and exotic dancers.
Later on, artists like Yam Yam, Koopmusik, and Skillaton dominated the scene. Rising artist Level Up did just that on the Earth Stage with her love of dubstep. Her crowd was so insane that she had so many mosh pits opening up into each other. Fans left her set dripping in sweat and out of breath.
Level Up, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
Of The Trees followed up this performance with his blend of bass music and rap. Another crowd favorite was REZZ which became obvious as many people wore her hypnotic goggles that day. She may be young but that is not testament to her ability to stand alongside the pros in the bass scene.
REZZ, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
Sunday night ended with performances by Porter Robinson and Chris Lake on the main stages. For those who traveled into the forest though for a final walkthrough found the Wub Hub area booming from artist Chef Boyarbeatz. Those on the side stage were scene holding up Chef Boyardee cans.
Chris Lake, Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
Elements Music Festival is nothing short of spectacular. It makes room for connection among people through love of music and appreciation for the world around. Who knew some woodlands in the Northeast could be the next best intimate music festival?
All Photos by Maddie McCafferty
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The Disco Biscuits will welcome the arrival of 2024 in the City of Brotherly Love, with a stop in Times Square at an old stomping grounds under a new name.
On Thursday, December 28, the Palladium Times Square (formerly known as Playstation Theater, Best Buy Theater and Nokia Theatre Times Square) will host the Disco Biscuits for a lone late-night show in the Big Apple, their first since December 31, 2019, which was the final show at the then-Playstation Theater.
Following a night off on the 29th, Disco Biscuits will head down I-95 to their homebase of Philadelphia for two nights at Franklin Music Hall, with Neighbor opening up the night on December 30th.
An artist pre-sale period begins on Wednesday, August 23rd at 10am ET with password: WHYWEDANCE.
VIP Packages for the two Philadelphia shows will be available as part of the pre-sale and on-sale.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 25th at 10am ET at discobiscuits.com.
Disco Biscuits Fall 2023 Tour Dates
September 15 – Austin, TX – Far Out Lounge and Stage * September 16 – Austin, TX – Far Out Lounge and Stage ^ September 20 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue September 21 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre ^ September 22 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater “ September 23 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue Theatre September 24 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall October 6-7 – Lafayette, NY – BISCOLAND October 24 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground + October 25 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall October 26 – Portland, ME – State Theatre October 27 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre October 28 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre December 28 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square December 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall ! December 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
Federico Aubele has officially announced his seventh studio album Time Drips On My Bed which is set to be released to audiences on Oct. 13. Alongside the exciting announcement, the Brooklyn-based Argentine singer/songwriter has decided to give fans a sneak peek of the project by simultaneously dropping the first track on the album, “What We Lost” with an official music video.
To say Aubele is an experienced artist and individual would be an understatement as the singer, born and raised in Buenos Aires, has immersed himself in cultural hubs all over the world by residing in Berlin, Barcelona, and now Brooklyn. With each move and experience, the artist has taken musical and life lessons with him which have been instilled in his almost two-decade long career, fusing the sounds of each city and various genres including electronica, acoustic guitar, flamenco, and so much more.
Aubele’s upcoming album, coming out a little over a year after his sixth The Holographic Moon, will see the singer diving deeper into his past. After suffering the loss of his father in 2021, Aubele found himself reflecting on his home city of Buenos Aires and how it shaped who he is today. By tapping into his first album, Gran Hotel Buenos Aires, utilizing 2000s drum beats, melodica, Moog synth, and his unique baritone vocals, the album grew legs and began to run. It was this careful submersion into his grief and early life that ultimately served as the catalyst for his newfound creativity, allowing him to accept his past and build the foundation of his latest project.
“We’re constantly evolving and changing, which means analyzing, understanding and accepting aspects of our past,” Aubele shares. “If we don’t do that, what we need to process starts spilling into our present, preventing us from fully reaping its benefits and appreciating where we are.”
Perfectly expressing this theme, the first track on the album, “What We Lost” is available everywhere now along with an official music video directed by Federico Aubele himself. The song itself, backed by a looping drum beat, explores the love gained and lost in relationships of all kinds, and how when they live on in memories, they can enable one’s growth or hinder it. Although Aubele’s shaky and breathy vocals may be an acquired/specific taste for listeners, his message stays strong. The artist explains that the song is meant to express the shared phenomena of how humans are “inclined to recreate, consciously or subconsciously, those moments that moved, transformed and defined us.”
The video is dreamy in its own right as it is shot throughout Brooklyn and includes countless images meant to enhance the meaning of the song including the trees of Prospect Park and visuals that resemble a flashback reel.
Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, is pleased to announce a one-night-only post-show DJ set from Fatboy Slim immediately following the Thursday, August 31st performance at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street). Every audience member who purchases a ticket to that evening’s performance of Here Lies Love can remain for the post-show set; seated and standing patrons will remain in their ticketed locations, but everyone is invited to stand up and dance.
David Byrne said, “Working with Norm on Here Lies Love was a joy. This night will be something I can’t even imagine. If you’ve never seen his videos, watch them, the best ever.”
Here Lies Love co-producer DJ CherishTheLuv said, “This rare night on Broadway with Fatboy Slim is for the true party rockers and tastemakers. Whether I’m DJing for MTV or Fashion Week, it is the savviest folks in the crowd who tear up the floor when I drop Fatboy’s “Right Here, Right Now” and then request “that Christopher Walken song.” I’m excited to be transported back to some good times, REALLY good times, and make amazing new memories on a special night at Here Lies Love!”
Here Lies Love began previews Saturday, June 17 and opened to rave reviews on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
From David Byrne Academy Award®, Grammy® Award, and Tony Award® winner) and Fatboy Slim (Grammy Award winner), Here Lies Love is “a truly fabulous piece of visual theater with a soundscape more beautiful, more exciting and more surprising than any score on Broadway” (Chicago Tribune). This revolutionary new musical about former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos’ astonishing rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution, has been hailed as “a political chiller that’s also a red-hot adrenaline rush” (Ben Brantley) “that makes you believe you could dance all night” (The Washington Post).
From its world premiere at The Public Theater in 2013, Here Lies Love has enjoyed popular and critical acclaim. The show returned to The Public in 2014-2015, debuted at London’s Royal National Theatre in 2014, and most recently opened at Seattle Repertory Theatre in 2017.
Developed and directed by Alex Timbers (Tony Award winner) and choreographed by Annie-B Parson (Olivier Award nominee), Here Lies Love is a “roof-raising, disco-infused extravaganza that turns the theatre into a dance floor with thrilling results” (The Guardian). Following sold-out, critically acclaimed runs at The Public Theater, London’s National Theatre, and Seattle Rep, “Here Lies love is the most entertaining new show on Broadway right now” (ABC7). Ticket buyers can experience this “undeniably enjoyable show” (New York Post) in two ways: seated or standing immersed within the action.
The show features the first all-Filipino cast to perform on Broadway: Arielle Jacobs (In The Heights, Aladdin, Between The Lines) as “Imelda Marcos,” Jose Llana (The King and I, The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee) as “Ferdinand Marcos,” Conrad Ricamora (“How to Get Away with Murder,” The King and I, Soft Power – Grammy nominations) as “Ninoy Aquino,” Melody Butiu, Moses Villarama, Jasmine Forsberg, Reanne Acasio, Jaygee Macapugay, Julia Abueva, Renée Albulario, Aaron Alcaraz, Carol Angeli, Nathan Angelo, Kristina Doucette, Roy Flores, Timothy Matthew Flores, Sarah Kay, Jeigh Madjus, Aaron “AJ” Mercado, Geena Quintos, Shea Renne, and Angelo Soriano.
Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga, a global Filipina legend, will also join the cast for a special guest engagement this summer, performing for five weeks from Tuesday, July 11 through Sunday, August 13.
Creative Team
Here Lies Love is produced by Hal Luftig/Kevin Connor, Patrick Catullo, Clint Ramos, Jose Antonio Vargas, and Diana DiMenna and Plate Spinner Productions, with Aaron Lustbader serving as Executive Producer.
The creative team for Here Lies Love on Broadway includes three-time Tony Award® nominee David Korins (scenic design), Tony Award® winner Clint Ramos (costume design), Tony Award® winner Justin Townsend (lighting design), M.L. Dogg & Cody Spencer (sound design), and three-time Tony Award® nominee Peter Nigrini (projection design), with casting by Tara Rubin CSA, Xavier Rubiano CSA, Gail Quintos and general management by Foresight Theatrical. Additional creative team members include ATW Jonathan Larson Grant recipient J. Oconer Navarro (music director), Billy Bustamante (assistant director), Renée Albulario (assistant choreographer), Bobby Garcia (casting consultant/Philippines), Gregory T. Livoti (production stage manager), and Ryan Gohsman and Sheryl Polancos (assistant stage managers). Giselle “G” Töngi is the show’s Cultural and Community Liaison.
They are joined by Lea Salonga, H.E.R., Jo Koy, Apl.de.Ap/Tala Creative Live, Rob Laqui, Giselle “G” Töngi, Adam Hyndman, Eva LaBadie, Georgina Pazcoguin, Marikit Ventures/Miranda Gohh, DJ CherishTheLuv/Garcia At Rodis, Don Michael H. Mendoza/Lora Nicholas Olaes, Celia Kaleialoha Kenney/Jeremiah Abraham, No Guarantees, Yasuhiro Kawana, Elise K. Haas, Len Blavatnik, Warner Music Entertainment, Shira Friedman, James L. Nederlander/Independent Presenters Network, LaChanze, Wendy Federman/Suzanne Niedland, Katler-Solomon/Charlotte Cohn, Cathy Dantchik, Elizabeth Armstrong, John Gore Organization, The Shubert Organization, Hunter Arnold, Creative Partners Productions, Eastern Standard Time, Global Creatures, The Public Theater, Triptyk Studios, Iris Smith, Michael Robin Productions/Anastasia Muravyeva, Alexi Melvin/Beesham A. Seecharan, Andrew Diamond/Patrick Trettenero, Buzzy Geduld/Gilad Rogowsky, Craig Balsam/David Brendel, Sok Sabai Productions/Ride or Die Productions, Marco Santarelli/Das Ellman & Howe, Linden Delaney/Smigelrutter Fitviavi, and Laura Ivey/Janet Brenner.
Ticketing Information
Tickets are on sale now at Telecharge.com, by phone at 212-239-6200, or at the Broadway Theatre box office (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street).
For information on groups of 10+, contact Broadway Inbound at broadwayinbound.com or call 866-302-0995.
Rush tickets are available in-person at the Broadway Theatre box office on the day of the performance for $35 each. Tickets are limited to a maximum of 2 per person and are subject to availability.
Digital lottery entrants can register for the chance to purchase up to 2 tickets at $39 each. Entries for the Here Lies Love digital lottery start at 12 AM, one day before the performance, and winners are drawn the same day at 10 AM and 3 PM. Visit rush.telecharge.com for more information and to register. Drawings only appear when they are open for entries.
