Miss Anthropocene Out Now  https://grimes.ffm.to/missanthropocene

Download the #GrimesArtKit stems for "You'll Miss me When I'm Not Around" - https://soundcloud.com/actuallygrimes/sets/grimesartkit-remix-project

At the 1987 WEA sales meeting in Miami, Elektra Chairman/CEO Bob Krasnow introduced his newest find, a young African-American singer/songwriter named Tracy Chapman. The Cleveland-born folksinger – who would have fit perfectly on Jac Holzman’s early Elektra roster – stood at the podium, alone with her guitar, and sang emotionally resonant songs with provocative titles like “Talkin’ Bout a Revolution.” Those assembled were blown away by Chapman’s passion and talent, but mainstream commercial potential? Not so much.

Krasnow, on the other hand, heard in Chapman an authentically original voice and personality, fresh and distinct from the current music scene. By the time the two returned to the annual WEA gathering the following August, Chapman’s self-titled Elektra debut album had proven an unlikely #1 phenomenon on the Billboard 200, highlighted by the top 10 pop hit, “Fast Car.” Ultimately certified six-times platinum by the RIAA, Tracy Chapman also earned Chapman her first two Grammy Awards, for “Best Contemporary Folk Album” and “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.”

The album should have been impossible to follow, but 1989’s Crossroads proved an inspired, platinum-certified second act. Matters of the Heart was released in 1992, followed three years later by New Beginning, featuring the platinum-certified single, “Give Me One Reason,” a top 3 hit on Billboard’s “Hot 100” and 1996 Grammy Award winner for “Best Rock Song.”

Two further Elektra releases followed before Chapman made her Atlantic Records debut with 2007’s Where You Live. Hailed as being among the most powerful works of her career, the acclaimed collection fully ratified Tracy Chapman’s continuing status as pop’s preeminent folk voice.

Bookings:

North America :: sean@therustmusic.net
World :: info@feellifemusic.com

Mastering, lessons, love letters, friendly conversation:
Malakai Linden - malakai [at] therustmusic.net

www.ThisIsMalakai.com
www.TheRustMusic.net

-----------------------------

MALAKAI is the musical vision of Brooklyn based producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist, Malakai Linden. Drawing on a wide range of influences, his music strives to bridge a gap between electronic and acoustic spaces, incorporating sounds of real-world instruments into an eclectic brand of bass driven electronic beats. Following a pattern of organic growth, MALAKAI’s live sets consist of a carefully curated and immersive journey through a multitude of musical flavors.

MALAKAI began producing in 2011 at the age of 17 under the guidance of acclaimed producer/guitarist Derek VanScoten (Cloudchord, D.V.S*) and went on to earn a degree in Music Technology from New York University. In 2017, he teamed up with Wyler Sanca and Francesco Ferran to form The Rust Music, a record label, blog and production company dedicated to showcasing forward-thinking music and art in NYC. 

Since his start, MALAKAI has shared stages with internationally renowned artists such as Emancipator, Desert Dwellers, Ott, Random Rab, Clozee, and Purity Ring, and appeared at numerous festivals across the northeast including Wild Woods Music (NH), Camp Bisco (PA), and Great North (ME).

Over the past year, MALAKAI has been featured on releases through Desert Trax (Antumbral Shadow - compiled by Desert Dwellers), and The Rust Music (Saros EP, Oxidized Vol. 2). Looking to the future there are a number of new projects on his plate, including several collaborations, singles and more to be released in 2018.

Spotify JAMS: http://smarturl.it/tfh-spotifyjams

THE FUNK HUNTERS
@WestwoodRecordings | Canada

BOOKINGS:
USA: mary.allen@unitedtalent.com
CAN: grant@midnightagency.com

MANAGEMENT:
mgmt@thefunkhunters.com

Tour Dates: https://smarturl.it/tfh-shows
Spotify JAMS: http://smarturl.it/tfh-spotifyjams

Dirtwire is a traveler’s collage of Earth-borne instruments and electronic sounds foraged from Electric Forest to the mountains of Tuva. From their home on the west coast of the United States to far-flung destinations all over the world, these troubadours are welcomed for speaking the most unifying language there is: music.

Every live set is a magician’s surprise show, an invitation to experience instruments that are usually heard only as samples in electronic music. It is a celebration of the art of the instrument, not just the sound you can record from it. Future revival, swamptronica, spaghetti-step, electro-twang — whatever you call Dirtwire’s music, what matters is that you can dance to it, as sure as a lizard dances in the desert.

Dirtwire, comprised of lifelong friends and musicians Evan Fraser, David Satori, and Mark Reveley, are touring now in support of their new record “Road Goes All Night”. The road goes further yet, friends. Come see where it leads at a show near you.

Visit http://dirtwire.net for more info. Email MRunner@paradigmagency.com to have us over to your neck of the woods.

Big love and thanks for the reposts, favs, and share love. 

David Satori & Evan Fraser & Mark Reveley

I live in beautiful Whistler BC, Canada.  I am not trying to become famous, or tour the world as a DJ.  I just love playing good music, and making people dance.  I also love recording mixes at home and sharing them online, so expect to hear a new one from me every month or two...

Artists I have opened for over the years include:  DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, The Crystal Method, Deadmau5, Mark Farina, Adam Freeland, Bad Boy Bill, The Freestylers, Plump DJ's, Stanton Warriors, Deekline, Krafty Kuts, A-Skillz, JFB, OPIUO, Featurecast, Parker, Fort Knox Five, DJ Slynk, Nick Thayer, Mat The Alien, DJ Czech, Funkanomics, Stupid Fresh, Robb G, Smalltown DJ's, The Funk Hunters, SkiiTour, Bobby C Sound TV, DJ Woody, Torpedo Boyz, DJ Quest, Killa Kela, Chase & Status, Aphrodite, LTJ Bukem, Friction, Crissy Criss, SpectraSoul, LSB, Fred V, Grafix, Danny Byrd, Grooverider, Concord Dawn, S.P.Y, Ed Rush & Optical, Shimon, DJ SS, Shy FX, T-Power, Bryan G, Benny Page, Need For Mirrors, Bensley, B-Traits, Twisted Individual, Zen, Influx UK, Kenny Ken, Darren J, DJ Rap, A-Sides, Mathematics, Perfect Combination, Marcus Visionary, Freaky Flow, Mystical Influence, Slip & Slide, Ryan Ruckus, Illfingas, and more...

**All of my mixes are also available on Mixcloud for your listening enjoyment!**
http://www.mixcloud.com/DJsurgeon/

KR3TURE ("Creature") is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and scientist from Santa Cruz, CA creating melodic bass music that bends genres and lifts spirits. For all things KR3TURE, visit https://linktr.ee/KR3TURE

The weekly RA Exchange is a series of conversations with artists, labels and promoters shaping the electronic music landscape.

LizG is following