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by Caroline Harrison
The Northside Festival kicked off last night (June 14) with a number of performances across north Brooklyn, including Swans and Chelsea Wolfe at the Warsaw. Wolfe played her haunting, mellow set better suited to a quieter, smaller venue, but it provided a pleasant contrast for the aural onslaught of Swans.
"Fun" is not a word you usually hear used to describe the infamous New York band Swans. They formed in the early 80s when much of New York City -- and famously Alphabet City, where they practiced -- was a horrifying shit-hole. Their early material embodies the stress, the pain, the aggression, the terror of living in the city at that time. They play painfully loud live shows. Enigmatic front man Michael Gira is known for throwing fits on stage. The first time I saw them play, he stopped a performance mid-song to yell at multi-instrumentalist Thor Harris.
But during last night's performance, the band was visibly enjoying themselves.
I saw band members actually smile at one another. Craggy pedal steel player Christoph Hahn pulled faces at Thor. Michael Gira cracked jokes. When taking their bows, Gira even called Thor Harris "the hairiest nipples in the west." (... Accurate)
Yet their music was still as punishing as ever. Those foolish enough not to bring earplugs most certainly regret it today. Early in the set Gira sneered through the menacing "Coward." The band hammered out a fifty-minute version of "the Seer," the title track off their last album.
Tonight Torche, KEN mode, Lo-Pan, and Inter Arma play the Invisible Oranges showcase at 285 Kent. Greg Ginn's Black Flag plays Warsaw with The Men, among others (not to be confused with FLAG, even though you probably wish you could forget both bands ever "reformed") . Check out our guide to this year's Northside Festival for other awesome stuff that's happening, including the free McCarren Park shows.
More photos from Warsaw are below...
Continue reading "Swans & Chelsea Wolfe played Warsaw at Northside Fest (pics)" at brooklynvegan
Vienna-based production duo Mieux throws together three different"though equally relevant"facets of electronic music into a furiously toxic stew, taking care not to fall too far onto any side of the house, juke, or UK-bass spectrums. Here, the pair converts German groovesmith and Up My Alley labelmate TBRCK's lean electro cut "Droptop" into an iron-fisted banger, replacing the original production's mellow tinge with a hollow, shambling bounce. Like a gunshot grazing both Bristolian house and Chicago footwork, "Droptop (Mieux Remix)" is one truly ferocious cut. Mieux also just released the four-track Neufant EP, which can be streamed after the jump.
Vienna-based production duo Mieux throws together three different"though equally relevant"facets of electronic music into a furiously toxic stew, taking care not to fall too far onto any side of the house, juke, or UK-bass spectrums. Here, the pair converts German groovesmith and Up My Alley labelmate TBRCK's lean electro cut "Droptop" into an iron-fisted banger, replacing the original production's mellow tinge with a hollow, shambling bounce. Like a gunshot grazing both Bristolian house and Chicago footwork, "Droptop (Mieux Remix)" is one truly ferocious cut. Mieux also just released the four-track Neufant EP, which can be streamed after the jump.
Respect Gatherings presents: Genesis (An Outdoor Gathering)
3 Day Open Air Festival ?Top International Live Acts ?Top Local Acts ?High Quality Unique International Deco Artists ?Mind/Body/Spirit Workshops ?Majestic Land and Lake ?
"It truly is the Genesis. The beginning of a creation that will spread love and light through the beauty of music and art. In nature we will come together and share an experience with the exquisite power of psychedelic trance. Through the sound of the music, the beauty of the art, the peacefulness of nature and all of your energy, we will make our small spot on mother earth glow. The journey is waiting to be embarked on." - Eric Allen
Our journey began last year, when we first conceived the notion of creating this perfect gathering. As we all know, there's always ups and downs in this journey, and even though the result may not have been perfect - we made sure it was as close to perfect as we could make it. The smiles on the dance floor and the energy flowing through nature was all it took for us to take it upon ourselves and create this sequel. Come join us as we embark on yet another journey!
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****INTERNATIONAL LIVE HEADLINERS****
~~~~PHASEPHOUR LIVE! (BMSS Records/Norway)~~~~
Its been 2 years since their live set blew our mind at Area 51 by Green Apples and they have been busy cooking some amazing music during this time. Please welcome a long awaited live set.
PhasePhour has its roots in one of the most northern peaks of the planet: Norway. The project is in the experienced hands of John Robert Egeland, Eldar von Essen and Christer Andersson. The sound of PhasePhour is not easily defined. With its massive melodic full-on sound combined with a deep Scando landscape, its a perfect combination to both move the dance floor and for repeated listening at home.
PhasePhour has released two full albums; the praised debut album "Boiing & Zipp" and the second album "Fun From Far Away". With other numerous releases on major labels like Shiva Space Technology, Chill Tribe, Aleph Zero, Geomagnetic, Digital Distortion and BMSS Records, PhasePhour has earned its way into the international psytrance scene as one of the leading artist coming out of Norway. PhasePhour has been playing live around the globe several times with amazing performances in Europe, USA, Brazil and Mexico. The future looks bright.
www.facebook.com/phasephourwww.soundcloud.com/phasephourhttp://www.bmss.eu/?t=con_releases&id=26
~~~~URECKEN LIVE! (Dacru Records/Israel)~~~~
Yaniv Takes psy trance to its right place as intelligent music which uses bass rhythm & melodies as a carrier to the massage of light,love and eternal freedom of thought. After two successful studio albums,(Aquatic serenade-2006 & Deeper into man-200
he takes his turn into a slightly bigger vision. In 2010 Yaniv founded "Tree Of Life" and he is responsible to one of today's biggest festival,which reflects well his unique taste of music and concept. During 2012 yaniv Joins forces with the Belgium based label "Dacru records" which already released for him hits such as"Stoptime"and "the optimist"(with Digicult). Yaniv will release his third and dabble album"A light at the end of the world" on Dacru records-a little prior to...the end of the world.
https://www.facebook.com/ureckenhttps://soundcloud.com/u-reckenhttp://festival.electreelife.com/
~~~~SONIC SPECIES LIVE! (Alchemy Records/UK)~~~~1st time New York Appearance!
With the new album 'Unleash The Beat' now rocking dancefloors around the globe, and after a succession of hit tracks over the last few years, Sonic Species is now established as one of the top psychedelic UK exports. 2012 has taken his classic signature sound to many new territories for epic gigs such as the legendary Ozora Festival and Total Solar Eclipse Festival in Australia.
2013 will see the release of the Sonic Species RMX album as well as an exciting new collaboration project with Avalon, named Future Frequency. This new cutting-edge UK sound is travelling far and wide, rocking dance floors relentlessly around the globe.
https://www.facebook.com/sonicspecieshttp://www.myspace.com/sonicspecieshttp://www.psyshop.com/shop/CDs/alc/alc1cd030.htmlhttps://soundcloud.com/sonicspecies
~~~~HYPNOCOUSTICS LIVE! (BMSS Records/UK)~~~~
Hypnocoustics is a partnership project between Joe Studt and Benjamin Wood, two producers from London who have been making electronic music since 2004. Joe & Ben share a diverse musical background; ranging from psychedelic rock/stoner bands and Djing, through to modern music production and classical training.
Over the last two years, Hypnocoustics have been developing a deep and immersive morning sound packed with hypnotic soundscapes, mesmeric textures, driving percussion and intricate musical arrangements. Performing using a combination of synth work, Ableton performance and sample manipulation, the Hypnocoustics live act is being regularly developed and road tested at some of the best parties on the circuit.
Hypnocoustics first EP release, Buddha Nature (March 2011 BMSS Records) topped the Juno Downloads Most Popular Psytrance Album category for 2 weeks. The follow up release Ashtamanagla (April 2012 BMSS Records) was considered a milestone release by the scene and with several other released planned for 2013, the project is hoping to see similar successes in the near future. To date, Hypnocoustics have shared line-ups and stages with artists including Man with No Name, Tristan, Liquid Ross, Mr Peculiar, Andromeda, Vibrasphere, Silicon Sound, Tron, Flooting Grooves and many others; as well as rocking dancefloors in the UK, Greece, Germany, Lithuania, Switzerland and France.
https://www.facebook.com/Hypnocousticshttps://soundcloud.com/hypnocousticshttp://bmssrecords.bandcamp.com/album/buddha-naturehttp://bmssrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ashtamangala
~~~~BOOM SHANKAR DJ SET! (BMSS Records,Transition,SUN Festival/Germany) First US Appearance~~~~
Shankar, "beneficent" or "conferring happiness" reflects one of the many names for Shiva, one of the 3 main deities in the Indian pantheon. His dance is the rhythm of the world, the beat of the heart, the cycle of day and night. Boom is a term used by the Indian sadhus to partake in the religious consumption of charras and contemplate the cosmic nature and presence of God.
German based Boom Shankar is Dj for Psychedelic Trance, label manager and A&R at BMSS Records and event promoter within Europe. Having his initiation with the Goa Trance scene in the early nineties and by traveling the globe since then, his sets are a constant mirror of the melting pot situation the Psytrance scene is facing since its origin. Whether he is guiding you through the night or into the morning, the outcome of his sets is always a voyage of energy, deepness and bliss showing a character clearly distinguishable from the common formula: Groovy, deep, hallucinating, adult, hypnotizing and most important: energetic! His flexibility in terms of "styles" is a certain proof that he is trying to capture every vibe of the dancefloor and to transform it into frequencies. Having played at many underground events worldwide, he has developed a full understanding of the flow and the energies of the dance floor in order to reach deeper levels of Trance.
Understanding and living Djing as a mutual form of communication with the dance floor according to "giving and receiving" lead to fantastic feedback on festivals like OZORA (Hungary), Antaris (Germany), The Glade (UK), Full Moon and Half Moon (Thailand), Somuna (Switzerland), Hadra Festival (France), Paradise Festival (Austria), Black Moon (Italy), Transylvania Calling (Romania), Transition (Spain), Ressuraction (Cambodia), Belantara Festival (Malaysia), Earth Garden (Malta) or on parties in Mexico, Nepal, Cambodia, Malaysia or India. Upcoming gigs include performances at Summer Never Ends Festival (Switzerland), SUN Festival (Hungary), Doof Festival (Israel), Transahara (Marocco) or Fusion Festival (Germany). Besides this, Boom Shankar is as well label manager of Europe-based BMSS Records where he released 3 best-seeling compilations so far (Transmissions, Transition and Cosmic Connection). He is working on his fourth one which will probably see the light in summer. In addition, Armin is one of the promoters for Transition Festival in Spain, is part of the SUN Festival crew in Hungary and is working on a new music project together with Soul Kontakt from Malta entitled Lightsource which will have its debut release very very soon.
Most important. He is looking massively looking forward to his debut gig in the US at Respect Gathering!
https://www.facebook.com/DjBoomShankarBMSShttps://soundcloud.com/boomshankar-bmssrecordshttp://bmssrecords.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/BMSSRecords
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****LOCAL HEADLINERS****
~~~MANIPULATION Live! (Kinematic Records/Portugal)~~~
I believe the energy that makes all of us is a combination of the influences we have from what we listen too, the images we see, the things we eat and what we let ourselves believe. My music trip started before I can remember my own thoughts, now most of my day is filled with understanding sound. Music has been my main focus and dedication for the past 14 years but yet I find I'm growing to love it more every day I Listen/Mix or Produce a new track. My Goal today is to provide as much good music possible, invite our world to travel through unforgettable places and expose new sound-waves to everyone willing to let go, enjoy and be the unimaginable. This musical journey started in the Azores Islands where I got a lot of ideas for what I do now but moving around and learning about our globe has been my fuel and inspiration for making it one more step.
Growing up listening to albums from the past 50 years made me appreciate the Goa Trance genre, its complexity, the things it can do with you and the things you can do with it. I was hooked the first time I was exposed to it. This frame of thought that promotes Incredible Complex Music, Social Diversity, Acceptance, Harmony, Ours and Natures Well Being, Love and Unity is not something I could ever turn my back too. Goa/Psychedelic trance for me and many, is far more than just a genre of music, and if you are reading this... chances are, you know it too. If there's a sound, there can be music... if there is music there is dancing and the world will keep spinning as long as we keep stomping.
http://soundcloud.com/manipulation https://www.facebook.com/pages/ManipulatioN/327720608749
~~~GRAINS OF SOUND Live! (Pharmacy Music,AlterCulture Records/New York)~~~
Grains of Sound is an ambient/psy-trance project fronted by brothers Chris (Exeris) & Jason Sevanick, who gained notoriety with their industrial electronic act, Mindless Faith. In 2007, Grains of Sound released their double-disc debut album "Rays of Life", comprised of Vol. 1 Down (downtempo) and Vol. 2 Under (ambient), on AlterCulture Records. The album received excellent reviews: "Mysterious and beautiful without even trying" - 4 out of 5 ambientmusicguide.com; "Verdict? Buy this now" buzzoutroom.com. Even ambient duo Carbon Based Lifeforms commented: "Sweeeet tracks!"
On their sophomore release, "Sine Language" (2010), Grains of Sound unleashed a full spectrum of musical ingenuity. As a concept album, each volume features their hypnotic futuristic sound, both worldly and other-worldly, a dynamic experience that is equally stunning in its intensity as it is relaxing in its peacefulness. But each volume of Sine Language explores different styles and energy levels of this unified vibe. From uptempo psychedelic trance, both progressive and minimal, along with hints of house and breaks, to lush, sweeping soundscapes that wash over sub bass frequencies and deep downtempo beats, to vast evolving layers, organic textures and sentient sounds that leave all beats behind, pure ambient intoxication. Dance, chill, or zone, Grains of Sound has you covered.
Grains of Sound have performed live around the NE USA, including Gaian Mind and ORB festivals three years in a row, Vayeb/DOOT Festival in Colorado, and twice in Amsterdam. They have released music videos, one using footage provided and authorized by the European Space Agency (ESA), which has generated over 60,000 views. Their music has captured the interest of world-class DJ Christopher Lawrence, who will release two new uptempo Grains of Sound songs on his Pharmacy Music label on August 27, 2012.
http://www.grainsofsound.net/website_v2sine/home.phphttps://www.facebook.com/grainsofsound
~~~BRANDON ADAMS (Bom Shanka Music, Free Radical Record, Dreamcatcher, SYNC/NYC)~~~
Established in America as one of its premier homegrown international-caliber DJs, Brandon displays a unique ability for versatility while managing to transcend musical subdivisions through a consistent signature sound. Bass driven melodies, cohesive groove, sparse psychedelic leads, spacey atmospheres, and carefully placed, crisp percussion interspersed with brain bending effects are the key elements to that sound. Smooth, precise, and patient mixing provide the necessary flow for an unrelenting journey with maximum trancefloor impact. As a proud representative of NYC-based Dreamcatcher as well as the US label DJ for international labels Bom Shanka Music and Free Radical Records, Brandon is fully committed to building the American scene from within.
http://soundcloud.com/brandon-adams
~~~RAKSHASI HORNPIPE (Radial Engine Tribe/NY)~~~
Taking his name from a demon-defeating dance in Aldous Huxleys utopian novel Island, Rakshasi Hornpipe is a New York based DJ, raised on Technics & 12 vinyl in the late '90s. With a decade plus of mixing in & out of various EDM genres, from progressive breaks to atmospheric drum & bass, his mixing is tight & smooth, using harmonics & long blends. In 2008, Rakshasi Hornpipe stumbled into the world of psychedelic trance, reignited his passion for dance music, melted down the vinyl, & started traveling a little lighter. Now, his sets range from deep, groovy twilight sounds to heavier mental mania. A regular DJ in upstate New York & an increasingly familiar face behind the decks in NYC, he has played all around the Northeast US, from urban warehouses and clubs to open country fields & forests, allowing the energy of the atmosphere to shape the music. A member of the Radial Engine Tribe (Upstate NY) & a recent addition to the SYNC (NYC) team, Rakshasi Hornpipe is grateful to weave together sets from so many talented psytrance producers for you to stomp away your stresses on the dancefloor. For booking: RakshasiHornpipe@gmail.com
https://soundcloud.com/rakshasihornpipe
~~~EDUARDO "DUDU" (Dreamcatchers,Sync,Nuud Music/NY)~~~
Born in Brazil and raised all over, Eduardo "Dudu" brings a special blend of worldwide style to his music.His music has shaken dancefloors all over world. Since starting his DJ career in 2004, he has played outdoors at festivals including Universo Paralello, Orb, Desiderata, Manafest, and the Radial Engine Tribe. He has also taken indoor trance parties to the next level at world renowned clubs in New York City, Boston, Toronto, Albany, Syracuse, and Rio de Janeiro.
Eduardo's intensity and passion for trance music drives his style: a full power psychedelic experience that he likes to call "Festa Porra" style!. His hard hitting, bass-driven beats are well recognized throughout the psychedelic community in the northeastern United States. Eduardo is currently signed with Dreamcatchers and Sync in New York City and NuuD Music in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
https://soundcloud.com/dudurochttps://www.facebook.com/duduroc2
~~~TERRESTRIAL SOUND (Psybolic Frolic,Radial Engine Tribe/NJ)~~~
Terrestrial Sound is a psytrance DJ from New Jersey. His first experience with psychedelic music stems from the deep woods of the Pine Barrens, where he instantly became hooked on the vibe and energy of nature. Terrestrial Sound incorporates many natural sounds into his sets, giving you the feeling that you are one with Mother Earth.
After several years in the scene, he co-created the underground psychedelic tribe of New Jersey, Psybolic Frolic, organizing events with crews all around the east coast. Terrestrial Sound mixes a variety of psychedelic music, specializing in Forest and Dark Psychedelic Trance.
https://soundcloud.com/terrestrial-sound
~~~MIGUEL MOURA (Alchemy Records/NYC,Portugal) ~~~
Miguel embarked on a musical journey which started at the age of 8 when he was given his first drum set. Soon after, he discovered a never ending love for the guitar and his childhood obsession with computer programming . Moving back to Portugal at the age of 13 he was immersed In a growing underground electronic movement like no other, shortly after he found himself at his first forest party. Enchanted by the obscure musical ingenuity, hypnotizing rhythm and an indescribably magical vibe, he knew at that moment he had discovered something that would change the course of his life. Half his lifetime later Miguel has remained dedicated to the community, producing, and collaborating on a number of events in Portugal, the U.S. and U.K. Working with many of the familiar faces in the scene. Now recently relocated in New York City representing the renowned U.K. Label Alchemy Records he brings special blend of contagious baselines and complex melodies to the dance floor.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4675431437/
~~~BETWEEN DEVICES (Alladin Project/Brazil,NYC)~~~
Between Devices is the project of Brazilian native Rafael Zanette. His style is derived from high energy dancey underground and mainstream tracks that are guaranteed to leave the crowd amazed and asking for more. Rafael is an artist, DJ, and promoter that worked with big name acts from all over the globe.
http://soundcloud.com/between_devices
~~~FELIPE LINARES (Alladin Project,Fractaltribe/Brazil,NYC)~~~
Intoxicated with sound, Felipe Linares heard the irresistible call of a siren beckoning him toward a life of music at an early age. Once a guitar player in a hard-core band, Felipe's passion transformed overnight--the night he attended his first psytrance party. His entire focus was then immediately devoted to psytrance which set Felipe on a new path in life, a path that took him from So Paulo to New York where he was soon hypnotizing the crowd with a powerful melodic set mixed to perfection at his first Psycheground party.Felipe has since delivered impressive performances at many of the most prestigious events on the East Coast including SubCulture, Pulp, tekno*feel*ya, Sync, Pex Festival as well as Universo Paralello in Brazil.
Felipe now resides in New York City where he is a resident artist at Psycheground in addition to designing sound systems for parties and clubs and pursuing a degree in Audio Engineering. Always immersed in music, Felipe spends the rest of his time developing his talents in the studio and is in the process of producing his first release.
http://soundcloud.com/quantic-mind
~~~~GOATONE (Fractaltribe/Boston)~~~~
Aaron Fractaltribe is a familiar face in the Northeastern electronic music scene. He is the founder and co-owner of Fractaltribe, a New England-based psychedelic music and arts community with a network that spans globally from roots centered at his home base in Worcester, Massachusetts. A dj with nearly a decade of experience, Aaron strives to give listeners the same professionally-constructed audio experience that he has encountered with world-renowned acts that Fractaltribe has hosted throughout the years. The mission as a dj and as an event organizer is the same: to collectively create the ecstatic moment.
https://www.facebook.com/fractaltribehttps://soundcloud.com/aaron-fractaltribe
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Volunteers needed:We need a total of 10 volunteers to help assist in the success of this event. Please email respectgatherings@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.
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PRESALE TICKET TIERS:
TIER 1- 25 tickets available @ .00 Link is live:
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These tickets are not the only ones available. Once the 4 tiers sell out we will have more tickets available for presale.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL.
This event sold out last year and is more than likely to sell out this year. Please get your tickets early.
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Please email any vending requests to respectgatherings@gmail.com
COLLABORATORS:LOGIC VISION RECORDS https://www.facebook.com/LogicVisionRecords
We suggest starting the journey at The Ritual and bringing along the energy to Genesis :))
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For those of you that haven't been to our gathering last year - here is the event link:
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Respect Gathering presents: GENESIS
