Yip Deceiver share two new remixes with us today! Also, be sure to check out our recent interview with them here!
SXSW Shows:
Thur. 3/13 – New West Records Day Party – 1pm
Thur. 3/13 – New West Records Official Showcase @ The Velveeta Room – 1am
Fri. 3/14 – Aerobic International & Friends Showcase @ Half Step – 10:15pm
Sharon Van Etten shared her first single off her upcoming LP Are We There. The track, entitled “Taking Chances,” is just a sneak peak as of what’s to come on May 27th when the LP arrives. In the meantime, viiiiibe.
Sitting in The World Famous in downtown Athens on my lunch break (that’s a lot of prepositions), talking to Yip Deceiver about their current tour and all the stuff you talk about during interviews, I hold back from mentioning all of the times I’ve seen and recognized them around town (hi, I’m a creep).
Though they’re a national touring band, they’re locals here, so I get to chat with them on and about our mutual turf in addition to their life outside of our hometown bubble.
Check out my interview with Yip Deceiver below, and be sure to catch them on their current tour, including dates at SXSW! And be sure to give them some ear-love, since they just released two new remixes!
Tour Dates:
Mar 07 @ Larimer Lounge – Denver, CO
Mar 08 @ Bar Deluxe – Salt Lake City, UT
Mar 09 @ Neurolux – Boise, ID
Mar 10 @ Neumo’s – Seattle, WA
Mar 11 @ Dante’s – Portland, OR
Mar 14 @ Half Step (SXSW – Aerobic International Showcase) – Austin, TX
Mar 19 @ The Aquarium – Fargo, ND
Mar 20 @ First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
Mar 21 @ The High Noon Saloon – Madison, WI
Mar 22 @ Blind Pig – Ann Arbor, MI
Mar 23 @ Bug Jar – Rochester, NY
Mar 24 @ Cake Shop – New York, NY
Mar 27 @ Black Cat – Washington, DC
Apr 05 @ Phuzz Phest @ Ziggy’s – Winston Salem, NC
Apr 13 @The Gold Bar – Baltimore, MD
May 02 @ The Goat Farm – Atlanta, GA
Taking Back Sunday are sharing a new video for “Stood a Chance.” Check it out below.
“I’m so fancy. You already know.” We do know, Charli XCX…we do.
Because you totally killed this track with Iggy Azalea! The video dropped yesterday, and when I say it’s all I’ve been watching for the past 36 hours, I’m being serious. The beat is dope, the rap is on point, and Charli’s voice is reminiscent of early Gwen Stefani.
Anything that is inspired by or even reminiscent of 90’s movie Clueless argues its way to an A+ for me. This should be playing at everyone’s house parties…right after “Rollin’ With My Homies,” of course. Check out the video below!
If you’re not excited for Lykke Li’s release coming up on May 6th, then I think you’re insane. Especially now that we have a brand new video for you guys! The video for the included track “Love Me Like I’m Not Made of Stone” off the full-length I Never Learn focuses on the beauty of Lykke Li – the entire video is a close-up of her face.
Something else she’s given us is the tracklist for the album and the first segment of her tour dates! Check it all out!
Tracklist:
I Never Learn
No Rest for the Wicked
Just Like a Dream
Silverline
Gunshot
Love Me Like I’m Not Made of Stone
Never Gonna Love Again
Heart of Steel
Sleeping Alone
Tour Dates:
4/24 Stockholm, Sweden @ Berns
4/27 Brussels, Belgium @ AB
4/29 Berlin, Germany @ Astra
4/30 Munich, Germany @ Kesselhaus
5/02 Cologne, Germany @ E-Werk
5/03 Utrecht, Netherlands @ Tivolivredenburg
5/06 Paris, France @ Trianon
5/08 London, England @ Village Underground
5/09 London, England @ Village Underground
5/15 New York City, NY @ Apollo Theatre
5/19 Los Angeles, CA @ The Theatre at the Ace Hotel
At 35, Printz Board has already had an illustrious career in the music industry. He has collaborated with artists like Justin Timberlake, Dr. Dre, Katy Perry, and even the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Printz, whose given name is Priese Prince Lamont Board, even won a couple of Grammys for his work with The Black Eyed Peas. Now one of the most sought after producer/songwriters in the industry, what’s left for Printz Board to do? Well, start a solo career, of course. He recently dropped a catchy single called “#1,” and he plans to release his first solo album in the near future. Printz made some time to sit down and answer some questions about this upcoming album, SXSW 2014, and whether or not he’s used his Grammy award as a cereal bowl.
VM: How does it feel to be embarking on a solo project after years of collaborating with several different artists and groups?
Printz Board: I LOVE doing my solo project! It’s not like I’m actually ‘solo,’ but its just my name on the marquee. I still work with all my friends that I have been, and a few new ones. …still family business.
VM: What can people expect from your upcoming album ‘Pre-Games?’
PB: My upcoming EP is called Pre-Games. It’s a sneak peek through the window of my house. It’s really just about my life, and being ‘real.’ I think that’s the most important thing in life – feel free to be free, and real.
VM: Do you feel like the album has a certain theme; if so, what is that theme?
PB: The theme of the album is ‘Boardgames,’ life games, a life party. Pre-Games is obviously the lead up to that. It’s about letting go and being yourself, right?
VM: What’s your writing process like?
PB: When I write, I don’t over-think it. I write what the beat, chords and energy around me says. When Will.I.Am and I wrote “Where Is The Love”, it took us 15 mins, and we had the concept. You just have to let the surrounding energy guide you.
VM: You have an incredible knack for writing catchy, meaningful hooks. What’s the most important thing to remember when writing a hook or a melody?
PB: Hooks and melodies are like math – it just makes sense. You always want to make something that people can relate to, as well. If you speak about real things, then people will reciprocate.
VM: You won a Grammy for your work with The Black Eyed Peas. Can you describe what winning that award meant to you?
PB: Winning awards is great! However, I just keep moving forward. There will always be accolades to be had, but I’m about the music.
VM: Exactly how heavy is a Grammy Award, and have you ever though about turning it on its side and eating cereal from the gramophone?
PB: Hahaha…well, the actual Grammys aren’t too heavy, and none of them are at my house. Some that I’ve won have been ‘shared’ Grammys between myself, Keith, Harris and Will. When you don’t produce more than 50 percent of an album, no one gets the physical Grammy.. stupid, right?
VM: How did your time with The Black Eyed Peas influence or shape you as an artist?
PB: The Peas are my family. I love all of them. I’ve grown up making, and being a part of that sound and movement. It’s completely shaped me into the person I am today.
VM: Who are some of your Hip-Hop and R&B influences?
PB: I have so many influences, and they span way beyond hip hop and R&B – De La Soul to Queen to Steely Dan to Mendellson to Gym Class Heroes to Prince to Lenny Kravitz to Alice In Chains to Chick Corea… haha.
VM: If you could perform with any artist today, who would it be?
PB: I’d love to do a show with my friends that I’ve grown up with that are doing it big now – Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, John Legend, Frank Ocean… and so on.
VM: You’ve collaborated with some of the greatest Pop and R&B artists of all time; do you ever get intimidated by some of the people you meet and work with?
PB: I never get intimidated. I just feel lucky.
VM: If you could only listen to one album for the rest of eternity, what would it be?
PB: One album for the rest of eternity would be Michaell Jackson – Off the Wall.
VM: You’re performing at SXSW this year. Other than getting the chance to perform, what are you most looking forward to about SXSW? Is there any performer or event that is at the top of your list?
PB: I’m really excited about the whole event! I’m excited to meet Rachel Ray; I’m excited to perform with JoJo and Travis Garland; I’m also excited to rock with Mary Lambert, and B.O.B.
VM: Your first single from the upcoming album is about finding the one. Do you feel like you’re ready to find your #1?
PB: Well, the first single is about holding onto the ‘1,’ and being dedicated. I’ve had the ‘1’ in my scopes for a long time; however, I’m really focused on bringing my music to world, so that may have to take a back seat for now.. Although, I am auditioning for the lead role in my play.. 😉
This guy is so cool.
The Arctic Monkeys are sharing a new video for “Arabella,” a track off their 2013 album. It is the album’s third video.
If your wardrobe’s feeling plain Jane these days, add a little gold to your… hair part? No, I’m not insane, just a little obsessed with Fashion Week’s beauty trends. And this one’s got some staying power, thanks to Dries Van Noten last season and Suno this time around. The best part is that it’s insanely easy to do: all you’ll need is an eyeshadow brush and Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow in Comex Gold (which includes Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eye Primer).
1. Part your hair down the middle, and pull the rest back in a ponytail. Make sure the ponytail is super tight so you can easily access your part.
2. Mix a couple of drops of the Stila Primer and a thick coat of the Stila Eyeshadow on the back of your hand.
3. Dip the eyeshadow brush into the mixture – try to focus the shadow on the ends of the brush so you’ll be able to apply it more precisely. Begin applying it to the front of your part, tapering the glitter out in the front so you don’t have a hard line at your hairline.
4. Continue applying the shadow down the part, being careful to keep the glitter from getting in the hair around the part.
5. Finish the line. At the Suno show, the line stopped abruptly at the back of the part.
Voila! A brand-new part!
Sydney Eloise is an Atlanta singer and songwriter with a little something special. She is charming and bubbly, confident and humble. She is the kind of girl that can pull anything off and seems to do so in quite a flawless way. So naturally, we were dying to know more about her method of dress and of life- and make sure to scroll to the links below to put a voice to the name of Sydney Eloise.
How do you approach dress and what influences your personal style?
Dressing is expressing how I am feeling that day. I have always enjoyed using clothing as a reflection of my personality and character. I adore vintage and most anything from my grandmother’s closet. I feel my vibe is usually disco earthy. I love mostly mixing with just a little matching.
Do you have something that you wear with a special story attached?
The vest I am wearing in that delectable pink Goodwill prom dress is actually my grandfathers- my grandmother made it for him. My grandparents owed their own dance studio, Rico’s International School of Dancing, and my grandmother made all of their outfits. Though I never had the chance of meeting my grandpa Rico – wearing his vest makes me feel a part of him and close to my family…and also extremely groovy.
What is your favorite place you’ve traveled to and how has it influenced you?
Ah, that’s a tough one. I would say it is a tie between Spain and Morocco. Both are so rich in culture and spiciness. Morocco blew my mind, and I felt I was on another planet. All of my worldly travels will forever shape me and change me, and I am grateful to continue adapting and growing.
What are some of your favorite places around ATL to eat/shop/see a show?
Being a city gal most of my life I would say I still love hanging out at Piedmont Park on nice afternoons and seeing a good show at The Earl in East Atlanta Village after sundown. Most of my shopping happens at thrift stores, and there is always Rag-O-Rama in L5Ps with some rare finds.
You write all your own music. Can you tell us a little about your process and how you approach writing a new song?
If I am lucky, the song writes itself. The process is never the same. Most of my songs are written about situations in my life or stories overheard that have happened months before- I think it takes my brain a bit of time to process everything and put it out into song.
Do you have any exciting projects/songs you’re currently working ?
I do! I am currently recording at The Cottage in East Atlanta with Damon Moon working on some new music. I feel I have really honed my sound and writing style over the last year and feel great readiness to share it with the world… There’s no real timeline for that right now, but I’m looking forward to the day! In the meantime, I am practicing with my very talented and handsome band, and we’re looking forward to playing a lot of shows this summer in ATL.
Ok get ready- big question: What are some of your future life goals?
My life goal is to be happy. To be around loving people all the time. I have a love for children and teaching, and I hope to be running a Montessori School in my old age. Until then- it’s just make great records, write songs, travel, and enjoy the ride.
Don’t miss music!
And her Bandcamp for some older tunes