Russian Producer Kedr Livanskiy Made a Rousing Appearance at The Roxy

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Martin Santacruz. It was a good night for underground techno lovers this past Friday at the Roxy. Gel Set opened the show for headliner Kedr Livanskiy, who has finally come to Los Angeles as part of an extensive European and North American tour. Hopefully she had a chance to enjoy the sun before she returns … Continue reading Russian Producer Kedr Livanskiy Made a Rousing Appearance at The Roxy

New album from TTilawok reflects his past, but his new single peers ahead

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. In film, techno music usually signifies crossing into a new realm. That could mean attending a crowded rave, or simply driving down a dark highway leading to nowhere. Even without a visual component, electronic music still can have an intoxicating effect that will transport your mind, and for TTilawok of Stockholm, memories are embedded into the … Continue reading New album from TTilawok reflects his past, but his new single peers ahead

Will Long put a sketch of our former president’s face on his new album, Long Trax 2, and opens the release with Obama’s voice, remarking on racism’s steady influence on American society. But Long intends to make a broader political statement. From the liner notes on Bandcamp:  “Dancefloors are widely perceived by the masses as safe zones, but few can imagine how to apply notions … Continue reading

Best Albums of 2017, part 3

#11-30, ordered alphabetically Lowland Hum – Thin buy album | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Thin by Lowland Hum Lusine – Sensorimotor buy album | website | Facebook | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Sensorimotor by Lusine MANGAL – Such Sure Witness SnG coverage | buy album | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Such Sure Witness by MANGAL M.O.O.N. – Clinically … Continue reading Best Albums of 2017, part 3