The Disco Biscuits have just released their first full-length studio album in nearly 13 years, Revolution In Motion. The official release party is tonight in the form of a much anticipated sold-out show at New York City’s Webster Hall. The band is scheduled to play the album, their latest rock opera, in its entirety for the first time ever.
With Revolution In Motion now fully available on all streaming platforms, this means the corresponding animated movie that’s been being released in pieces is now complete as well. The fourth and final installment is now in place, completing the story of what the band is dubbing a “space opera.”
Each of the segments, animated by Blunt Action, predominantly features one track from Revolution In Motion which tells a story about wayward aliens who unexpectedly find themselves in our galaxy and then encounter the Disco Biscuits themselves. The first installment features the song “Another Plan Of Attack” and serves as an introduction for the four alien figures, who seem to be loosely based on the band, and shows exactly how they happened upon Earth, Times Square to be exact.
The second piece is centered around the song “Freeze” and sees the aliens literally freezing everyone waiting to get into the show. But with Disco Biscuits, on stage deep underground, remain unfrozen and come to the rescue. With the aliens planning to abduct the frozen humans for study, the Biscuits confront the aliens, saving the day, but in the process find themselves being abducted onto the alien ship.
The third chapter, which came in conjunction with the band’s announcement of this summer’s Biscoland festival in Lafayette, NY, was released two weeks ago. Now the band is aboard the alien spacecraft, which has strong Soul Train vibes, negotiating a way back to Earth so this edition features the song “The Deal.”
Now the complete animated story wraps up with the band, who successfully “merge” electronic DNA with the aliens and spread their music throughout space. This gets the Disco Biscuits their requested trip home and is highlighted by the track “To Be Continued” which may imply that this story isn’t quite over yet.
See the full animated video for Revolution In Motion above and below for audio of the full album. After tonight’s Webster Hall release party, the band trucks up to Western NY and Buffalo for two nights at the Town Ballroom.
The Skaneateles Festival is celebrating 45 years this summer from July 31 through August 24, 2024, featuring an incredible variety of concerts from jazz to classical to bluegrass.
The season includes 14 main series concerts, two KidsFest performances, a free music lecture series with Juilliard professor Aaron Wunsch, and several community outreach performances.
The idea for the Skaneateles Festival came together in the spring of 1980 in discussions between musician Lindsay Groves and Skaneateles residents Beth Boudreau and Louise Robinson. The first season, two weeks, was presented that August in the village’s Library Hall. The generous David and Louise Robinson opened their home, Brook Farm, which soon became the Festival’s center.
At Brook Farm, musicians would live, eat, rehearse, relax, and perform, all because of the Robinsons’ hospitality – which extended to the thousands of concertgoers who sat under the stars and listened to music on Saturday evenings for the first 36 years of the festival. Its mission is to be one of the nation’s outstanding summer music festivals, set in the beauty of the Finger Lakes region.
Concert evenings at the picturesque Robinson Pavilion offer stunning lake views and are situated at Anyela’s Vineyards, taking place on Friday, August 2, and Saturdays, August 10, 17, and 24.Opening the first vineyard concert of the season is renowned musician Rhiannon Giddens. A two-time GRAMMY winner and recipient of the prestigious MacArthur ‘Genius’ grant, Giddens is known for her iconic folk music and efforts to spotlight overlooked contributions to American musical history.
During week two, the festival proudly welcomes Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and invites audience members to grab a glass of wine and bring a picnic for Beethoven Under the Stars. Appearing at the Festival for the first time on August 17 is Chris Thile – a GRAMMY Award-winning mandolinist, singer, and songwriter. Thile is a highly regarded musician celebrated for his mastery of the mandolin and innovative approach to bluegrass, folk, and classical music.
The Festival Finale features the highly anticipated return of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis on August 24.
For concerts at the vineyards, audiences are welcome to arrive as early as 6:00 pm and bring picnic dinners to enjoy on the lawn overlooking the lake. Wine and beer will be available at Anyela’s Vineyards; outside alcohol is not. On August 3, the Skaneateles Festival presents its largest-ever orchestral concert at one of the area’s high schools. The program, Music of the Americas, features colorful music from North and South America, including Alberto Ginastera’s Harp Concerto featuring Bridget Kibbey, Gabriela Lena Frank’s celebration of Inca warriors, and music by Aaron Copland and Gershwin’s beloved Rhapsody in Blue.
This season’s outreach initiative, “Searching for Home” invites performers, composers, and audiences to reflect on the nature of home and consider what it means to those who must search out a new one. It will highlight performers, composers, and musical traditions from those who resettled in Central New York: Syrians, Somalians, Afghans, and Ukrainians. The outreach initiative will include free performances open to the public between Syracuse and Auburn.
2016 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
Chamber concerts at the First Presbyterian Church (97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles) are performed on Thursday and Friday nights (except August 2). Two celebratory opening concerts at the church will feature favorite musicians from the festival’s past, including violinist Joe Genualdi, cellists Steven Doane and Rosemary Elliott, and pianist Andrew Russo.
Violinist James Ehne will make his Festival debut on August 1 with pianist Andrew Armstrong. He is one of the most sought-after violinists in the world, performing regularly with leading orchestras, and recently won a GRAMMY Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo.
The Dover Quartet will perform on August 8 and 9. August 8 will bring together two dearly beloved string quartets and August 9 presents a premiere performance of a new collaboration between bass-baritone Davóne Tines and the quartet where they will explore spirituality and mysticism through varied cultural lenses. The Claremont Trio takes the stage on August 15 and 16 performing a new work by Kinan Azmeh, commissioned by the Skaneateles Festival, and a “Queen of Hearts” program which will highlight regal trios by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel.
The Westerlies debut at the Festival on August 22, joined by the young violinist-fiddler, George Meyer. Together they’ll present Songbook – music of John Prine, Randy Newman, Woody Guthrie, spirituals by the famous Golden Gate Quartet, and more.
The final week highlights this year’s Young Artist in Residence, the Ivalas Quartet – the current graduate quartet-in-residence at The Juilliard School. There will be several free outreach performances from the quartet and a ticketed evening concert by candlelight on August 23.
Tickets range from $32-70 for adults based on concert and seating choice. Youth under 18 are free in Section B (lawn). College students may purchase $10 student tickets at the door of the concert. Season Passes are on sale now. Week Passes and Vineyard Passes go on sale Monday, April 1, and individual tickets go on sale May 1.
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced a “Roman Holiday” concert at the Broome County Forum Theatre in Binghamton on April 6.
On Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:30pm, the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra will presents the final concert of its 2023-2024 M&T Symphonic Series with “Roman Holiday,” a crowd-pleasing program exploring musical depictions of the countries of the Mediterranean.
Led by Maestro Daniel Hege, the Philharmonic will perform Tchaikovsky’s brilliant showpiece Capriccio Italien; “Fandangos,” by living Puerto Rican composer and Cornell professor Roberto Sierra, bringing a distinctly Latin-American twist to 18th-century Spanish dances; and Ottorino Respighi’s uplifting and atmospheric The Pines of Rome, a symphonic tone poem that takes audiences on a sonic tour of the Eternal City.
In addition, the orchestra will also be presenting two free community events in conjunction with “Roman Holiday”. On April 4, Forum Theatre will host a Family Symphony Session, “Fandango!” a free family-friendly chat about how European, African, and Indigenous traditions joined to create Caribbean music. And on April 6, the Forum Theatre will host a Pre-concert chat, “Music and Politics: The Case of Ottorino Respighi,” with Dr. Julia Grella O’Connell, Director of Education and Community Engagement.
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra was established in 1955 at the Binghamton Symphony and Choral Society by Fritz and Marianne Wallenberg. It later merged with the B.C. Pops, an orchestra established by Russell Hawkes and David Agard, and now hosts an annual series of chamber, classical, and pop music concerts in Downtown Binghamton and throughout Broome County. The Philharmonic’s professional musicians are from the Southern Tier, New York City, and the surrounding states. They are represented by Local 380 of the American Federation of Musicians. In 2018, Maestro Daniel Hege was named their Music Director.
Tickets are $25 to $65, while kids 17 and under attend free. For more information, fans can contact the Binghamton Philharmonic Box Office at 607-723-3931 or visit www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org.
The Abducted by the 80s Tour is set to groove audiences and feature prominent hitmakers from the 1980s. These hitmakers include Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, The Motels, and Naked Eyes.
The featured acts have joined forces to create a musical extravaganza that transports audiences to the heart of the 80s. The neon-soaked, synth-driven decade is worshipped by the upcoming launch of the Abducted by the 80s Tour. This tour is all about those classic, nostalgic pop, rock, and new wave hits of the 80s.
Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, The Motels, and Naked Eyes prepare to bring various hits like, “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Dance Hall Days,” “Promises Promises,” and many more. Together, the artists have dozens of Billboard Top 100 hits, which they plan to unleash upon the audience for the month-long extravaganza.
Wang Chung
The tour sees a stop at Sharkey’s Event Center in Syracuse on June 14. The Abducted by the 80s tour also stops at Elmira First Arena in Elmira, NY on June 15. The tour 17-date tour begins May 17 and wraps up June 25. Get ready to dance, sing along, and relive the magic of the 80s with this unforgettable music tour.
The Motels
Abducted by the 80s Tour Dates:
WC = Wang Chung / NE = Naked Eyes / MWH = Men Without Hats
Friday 5/17/2024 – Kyle, TX The Railhouse WC, Motels, NE
Saturday 5/18/2024 – Katy, TX Wildcatter Saloon WC, Motels, NE
Sunday 5/19/2024 – Dallas, TX House of Blues WC, Motels, NE
Thursday 5/23/2024 – St Louis, MO City Winery WC
Friday 5/24/2024 – Oak Grove, KY Oak Grove WC, MWH, NE, Animotion
Saturday 5/25/2024 – Louisville KY Mercury Ballroom WC, NE
Thursday 6/6/2024 – Marion, IL Marion CCC WC, MWH, Motels, NE
Friday 6/7/2024 – Des Plaines, IL Des Plaines Theatre WC, MWH, Motels, NE
Saturday 6/8/2024 – Decatur, IL Devon Lakeshore Amp WC, MWH, Motels, NE
Sunday 6/9/2024 – Fort Wayne, IN The Clyde Theater WC, MWH, NE
Thursday 6/13/2024 – Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center WC, Motels, NE
Friday 6/14/2024 – Syracuse, NY Sharkeyâs WC, Motels, NE
Saturday 6/15/2024 – Elmira, NY First Arena WC, Motels, NE
Saturday 6/16/2024 – Hampton, NH Bennieâs WC, Motels, NE
Friday 6/21/2024- Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre WC, MWH, Motels, NE
Saturday 6/22/2024 – Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall WC, MWH, Motels, NE
Sunday 6/23/2024 – Ft Lauderdale, FL Broward Center WC, MWH, Motels, NE
“For our brand-new tour this Spring, we have put together a group of acts that fit together musically, thematically, and harmoniously. We wanted to create a night of big hits, big songs from your favorite movies and numerous TV shows, plus a few deeper cuts too. So come along and see us, get Abducted by the 80s, and have some FUN TONIGHT as you relive that magical decade!”
Wang Chung’s Nick Feldman
The Abducted by the 80s Tour continues to add more dates to the event, so make sure you stay up to date on any new additions. For more information on the tour and to purchase tickets, click here.
Chelsea Music Festival has announced its 15th season of events with all new Connecting the Dots performance this Summer. The festival consists of nine evenings of shows from June 21 to 29.
This summer festival is led by Artistic Directors Melinda Lee Masur and Ken-David Masur. Connecting the Dots consists of concerts, conversation, visual and culinary arts over the span of the nine nights. The festival will focus on the restorative powers of the arts in the ways that music and art both calm and reinvigorate the brain and nervous system.
The festival sees a multitude of talented and diverse performers and artists. Each exhibit and performance take place at various locations around NYC and some locations are yet to be announced. Each night of the festival will be different from the last and the diversity allows all types of audiences to be included and wowed.
Aizuri Quartet
2024 CHELSEA MUSIC FESTIVAL LINE-UP
Connecting the Dots— 15th Season Opening Night
Friday, June 21 at 7pm – location to be announced
World Premiere of A Night at Birdland by composer Nicky Sohn performed by WindSync
Featuring Aizuri Quartet, pianist Andrea Lam, violinist Max Tan
Chamber works by John Williams & Tebogo Monnakgotla
Performance of Dancing Stars by Augusta Read Thomas with conductor Ken-David Masur
My Super Awesome Brain | Family Night
Saturday, June 22 at 10:30am at Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue, NYC
10:30am – Family Event featuring WindSync
Jazz Doubleheader | Birnbaum & the Bach Preludes and Cardume Trio
Saturday, June 22 at 7pm – location to be announced
7pm – Preludes Album (Chelsea Music Festival Records label) featuring pianist Adam Birnbaum, percussionist Keita Ogawa (Snarky Puppy), bassist Matt Clohesy (Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society) based on 12 preludes from Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier
8:30pm – Late Night with Cardume Trio featuring jazz percussionists Rogério Boccato (Orquestra Jazz Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo), Keita Ogawa, and Brazilian bassist Cleber Almeida
Festa Junina
Sunday, June 23 at 7pm at Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue, NYC
Traditional Brazilian Forró music to celebrate summer featuring percussionist Rogério Boccato, Brazilian bassist Cleber Almeida, and accordionist Vitor Goncalves
Patitucci & Friends — 15th Season special event with Jazz, Song & Chamber Music
Monday, June 24 at 7pm at High Line Nine, 507 W. 27th Street, NYC
Jazz bassist John Patitucci and pianist Renee Rosnes – with Caleb Hudson on trumpet
Austrian duo baritone Daniel Gutmann (prize winner at Elīna Garanča’s ZukunftsStimmen)& pianist Maximilian Kromer (International Brahms Competition winner)
Featuring pianist Robert Fleitz (1st Prize in 2022 John Cage Award)
Reception curated by Chef Rachel Snyder
Midsummer Night Magic— Visions & Stories
Tuesday, June 25 at 7pm at Czech Center, 321 E. 73rd Street, NYC
Selections from The Lee Trio album “Midsummer Night Magic” (Chelsea Music Festival Records label releasing June 2024)
Fern Flowers by Uljas Pulkkis
Five Trios by Edmund Finnis
Piano Trio No. 2 in F Major, Op. 80 by Robert Schumann
Fantasiestücke, Op. 88 by Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann lieder with Austrian duo baritone Daniel Gutmann and pianist Maximilian Kromer
Performance of the Dumky Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90, B. 166 by Antonín Dvořák (120th anniversary of his death)
Wednesday, June 26 at 7pm at Czech Center, 321 E. 73rd Street, NYC
World Premiere commissioned by the Festival by Czech composer Jacob Beranek
Music by Ania Vu featuring soprano Marisa Karchin, pianist Robert Fleitz
Piano Trio in G Minor by Bedřich Smetana (200th anniversary) performed by pianist Andrea Lam, violinist Max Tan, and cellist Angela Lee
Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor by Gabriel Fauré (100th anniversary of his death)
Closing Reception | 2024 Art Exhibition – Kelly S. Williams
Thursday, June 27 at 7pm at High Line Nine Gallery 8, 507 W. 27th Street, NYC
Closing Reception for Kelly S. Williams, 2024 Visual Artist-in-Residence
Art Exhibition open June 3-29 at High Line Nine
Featuring Harlem Quartet performing Jessie Montgomery and Dizzy Gillespie
Reimagined Gems— Vignettes Across Time
Friday, June 28 at 7pm atSt. Paul’s German Church, 315 W. 22nd Street, NYC
Featuring Harlem Quartet performing Caroline Shaw and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
World Premiere by Ania Vu
Soprano to Marisa Karchin and Caleb Hudson on trumpet
Pieces from Caleb Hudson’s 2024 album,Nothing Less, including Corelli arrangements
Reception curated by Chef Rachel Snyder
Superhero Brain | Family Event
Saturday, June 29 at 10:30am at St. Paul’s German Church, 315 W. 22nd Street, NYC
10:30am – Family Event featuringfamily-friendly, interactive activities led by music neuroscience scholar Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver (Growing Brains)
Festival Finale | Jazz Plasticity with Helen Sung
Saturday, June 29 at 7pm at DiMenna Center, 450 W. 37th Street, NYC
JazzPlasticity features the Helen Sung Quartet with pianist Helen Sung (2021 Guggenheim Fellow), drummer Kendrick Scott, saxophonist/clarinetist John Ellis, an bassist David Wong; this program was inspired by Helen’s time as jazz artist-in-residence at the Columbia University Zuckerman Mind Brain Institute and in partnership with Arts & Minds.
Reception curated by Chef Rachel Snyder
John Patitucci
Tickets for Chelsea Music Festival’s Connecting the Dots go on sale Wednesday, May 15, 2024. For more information, visit ChelseaMusicFestival.org.
Brooklyn-based DJ Bad Tuner has shared a new rhythmic single “repeat to fade” ahead of his EP Look At Me But Through Me, set to release on April 5.
With the single release and an EP announcement, Bad Tuner has also shared that he will perform a string of live shows this spring with a live show at the Elsewhere Hall in NYC on April 19. This will be Tuner’s return to the Brooklyn’s Elsewhere rooftop as he sold out the venue in May of last year.
His new single “repeat to fade” is also accompanied with a music video directed by a Baltimore-based cinematographer Patrick Elmore. Tuner’s”repeat to fade” is an anthemic house song, with immense bass and a brutally rhythmic percussion presence that moves in sync with the seductive vocals screamed back by high-pitched harmonies. The house single is a vibrant party song ideal for those who dare to be courageous on the dance floor, with vocals that have an alien air to them, while the percussion acts as an anchor to Earth.
Tuner shows an innate sense of depth and a distinctive style all his own in his new EPLook At Me But Through Me. The six-track EP incorporates unique twists on modern conceptions of UK garage, the sleek and deceptively syncopated productions of the lo-fi house scene, and glitchy hyperpop flourishes. Each of the six tracks embrace entirely eclectic soundscapes, becoming a portal into their individual, wondrous worlds. Look At Me But Through Me EP is set to release on April 5 via Foreign Family Collective / Ninja Tune.
Tuner’s new single “repeat to fade” is available to stream everywhere. Tickets and more information for the live dates and the artist can be found here.
Bad Tuner Live Dates
April 5 – (EP Release Show) @ Listening Room, Chicago, IL
The Albany Symphony presents works from alluring composer Viet Cuong and sound-shifting legend Beethoven this Spring. The shows take place Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
Composer Viet Cuong
The show features extraordinary new works by composer Viet Cuong, who has captivated audiences across the globe. Mastermind Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 is showcased for both dates as well. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 is particularly memorable for its humor and brilliant virtuosity, along with its powerful rhythms and structure. Cuong’s works will also be recorded for Albany Records and will complete an important new disc that also includes his Sub-marine, a gorgeous, commissioned work, premiered by the orchestra last season.
The dates see soloists like Justin Benavidez on Tuba and Sandbox Percussion. The Tuba Concerto is performed by soloist Justin Benavidez and begins with him performing a bass line that blossoms upward with every note. The two awe-inspiring shows from the Albany Symphony include several unique and soul-altering performances that cannot be missed.
“The Albany Symphony and I are so proud and excited to be collaborating with Viet Cuong on this beautiful concert and on Viet’s first full commercial recording. Viet is fast becoming one of America’s most celebrated and performed composers, and he is absolutely one of our favorite partners! We commissioned his breakthrough piece, Re(new)al, seven years ago, and have marveled at the way it has been taken up by orchestras EVERYWHERE!”
Music Director, David Alan Miller
For more information on this April’s events from the Albany Symphony and to purchase tickets for the performances by Viet Cuong, click here.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will host a host a concert to celebrate their 20th anniversary and also honor Billy Joel on June 7 at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post.
The 20th anniversary epic concert will feature an impressive lineup of musicians who are scheduled to perform, including Alexa Ray Joel, Debbie Gibson, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, DJ Johnny Juice from Public Enemy, Felix Cavaliere from The Rascals, Jimmy Webb, Mike DelGuidice, Philip Edward Fisher. The concert will also feature Albert Bouchard and Joe Bouchard the former members of Blue Öyster Cult who will be joined by current band members Jules Radino and Danny Miranda, and the full band Zebra including Randy Jackson, Guy Gelso and Felix Hanemann.
“It’s an absolute privilege and certainly fitting that LIMEHOF’s 20th Anniversary Concert Honoring Billy Joel take place here at Tilles Center,” said Tom Dunn, Executive and Artistic Director, Tilles Center.“Billy is a longtime friend and supporter of Tilles’ impactful mission, and we are thrilled to celebrate his unparalleled and legendary career with this star-studded group of music luminaries.” He added
At the concert, the legendary music agent also the chairman of Independent Artist Group, Dennis Arfa will be inducted in the “Music Industry” category. Additionally, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts will be inducted in the “Venue” category.
“Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post is honored to be inducted into the Long Island Music Entertainment Hall of Fame,” Dunn said. “For over 40 years – from Bruce Springsteen’s iconic recording of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” to Tony Bennett, from Jerry Seinfeld to James Taylor, Tilles Center has been home to a who’s who of performing artists creating and delivering unforgettable and lasting memories. In the last year alone, we’ve been honored to bring Samara Joy, Brandi Carlile, Trevor Noah, John Legend, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dancing with the Stars Live to our great and diverse Long Island community.”
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2004 with the mission of celebrating and protecting Long Island’s rich musical and entertainment history for future generations. The organization was founded as a center of community that inspires and explores Long Island music and entertainment in all of its forms. It covers the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) in New York State. LIMEHOF initially established a Hall of Fame structure in Stony Brook, New York, in 2022. The group provides educational programs, scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators, and it has inducted over 120 musicians and executives from the music business to date.
Tickets for Tilles Center shows are available online at tillescenter.org or ticketmaster.com, in-person at Tilles Center’s Tantleff Box Office or by telephone at 516.299.3100.
The Music is Art Festival announced its grand return to Buffalo‘s AKG Art Museum after a seven-year hiatus on September 21 at Buffalo State University.
This year’s festival promises an eclectic mix of music, live performances, art installations, and interactive experiences. The Music is Art Festival has always been a beacon of artistic expression and cultural gathering in Buffalo. The festival showcases what the creative and bright community has to offer. The scenic AKG and Buffalo State campus provide a canvas for Buffalo’s artistic prowess and vibrance.
The festival includes various diverse musical performances of many genres, choreographed dances, dazzling art exhibits, and unique, original vendors. The festival also includes theatrics, interactive experiences designed to engage, inspire, and entertain attendees of all ages.
Over 100 bands and acts are set to perform. Hundreds of art exhibits are set to dazzle attendees. Various other games, performances and displays of artisanship look to encapsulate the beauty of multiple art forms at once.
“We are thrilled to bring the Music is Art Festival back to the AKG where it really grew into the encompassing event that it is today. AKG Buffalo and Buffalo State are not just venues; they are symbols of the rich artistic heritage and vibrant community spirit that this festival celebrates. We’re committed to creating an immersive experience that highlights the incredible talent of Buffalo’s artists, musicians, and creatives.”
Robby Takac, Festival Founder
For more information about the Music is Art Festival, including how to participate or attend, please visit their website at MusicIsArt.org/festival.
Rochester’s own Moses Rockwell and Wisconsin native Plain Old Mike initially began working together in 2021. Along the way the duo settled on the name, Regular Henry, and the rest as they say is history. Moreover, they each brought their extensive experiences — Moses having previously worked with billy woods, J-Live, Homeboy Sandman and Von Pea among others and Plain Old Mike with Armand Hammer, Defcee, & Curly Castro among others — to bring about Regular Henry Sessions. In light, this latest effort is a blend of neurotic, quirky, descriptive rap album with quirks about every day life that resembles an episode of Seinfeld.
Regular Henry Sessions
With a heavy De La Soul influence (and some old Eminem) the duo have now released their Hipnott Records debut project, Regular Henry Sessions, and a new video for “Raise Hell.”
“The record was an attempt to accomplish a couple of things. First, it’s an ode to each of our favorite De La Soul albums; Moses’ is De La Soul Is Dead, and mine is Buhloone Mind State (Miss You Dave!!!). Second, we wanted to make a fun record” Plain Old Mike offers. “Life can be so heavy, maybe if you put Regular Henry on, you can just laugh at stupid jokes for 40 minutes. That sounds ok to me.”
With this in mind, Regular Henry Sessions is a blend of the respective rappers favorite sector of hip hop. After all, the album combines old school snare and low baseline to create a laid back feel as the duo tee off with introspective quips about every day life. In essence, Moses Rockwell and Plain Old Mike come off as huge hip hop nerds which makes the album that much more fun as it emotes and every man vibe.
“I think what Mike and I were able to produce as a group makes total sense” Moses Rockwell states. “We’re each hung up on the same oddities in rap music and laugh at the same jokes. All of which shines through on the record.”
Regular Henry Sessions is now available at all DSP’s.
