Remember the Cudder that we all used to know and love? No? Here is a refresher for you that was dropped by Dot Da Genius earlier today. Really don’t know how that WZRD album is going to sound, but as long as older material like this gets released to the masses – I won’t care.
Mikey and Sir Chuck release this psychedelic video for the opening track off When Fish Ride Bicycles. Shoutout to Mountain Dew Green Label Sound.
Was it just me, or was there an uncomfortable amount of people (way past their teenage years, mind you) who were getting too excited about the DMB tour dates that were supposedly released today? I didn’t read many tweets of people getting geeked about The Beach Boys reunion tour starting up this summer, and that is just deploring. Despite the disputes and passing of the Wilson brothers (RIP) the surviving members of the band will be sharing the stage around the world, with appearances at Bonnaroo and Jazz Fest. Did I mention John Stamos will be performing too? Rumor has it that there is a new album on the way as well.
Check out their stellar performance at the Grammys with appearances from Maroon 5 and Foster the People. Tour dates after that. Will you be catching the surfing rock legends this summer?
Tour Dates
April 24 — Tucson, AZ (Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
April 26 — Grand Prairie, TX (Verizon Theatre, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
April 27 — New Orleans, LA (New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, tix on sale now)*
April 28 — Atlanta, GA (Chastain Park Amphitheater, tix on sale March 11)*
April 29 — Raleigh, NC (Raleigh Amphitheater, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
May 2 — St Augustine, FL (St. Augustine Amphitheater, tix on sale Feb. 24)*
May 4 — Hollywood, FL (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)*
May 5 — Tampa, FL (Stratz Center For The Performing Arts, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
May 8-9 — New York, NY (Beacon Theater, tix on sale Feb. 21)*
May 11 — Pittsburgh, PA (Benedum Hall, tix on sale Feb. 27)*
May 12 — Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun Arena, first show, sold out)*
May 13 — Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun Arena, second show, tix on sale Feb. 24)*
May 15 — White Plains, NY (Westchester County Center, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
May 17 — Bethlehem PA (Sands Bethlehem Events Center, tix on sale Feb. 24)*
May 19 — Atlantic City, NJ (The Borgata Hotel Casino, tix on sale Feb. 24)*
May 21 — Chicago, IL (Chicago Theatre, tix on sale Feb. 20)*
May 27 — Las Vegas, NV (Red Rock Casino, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
June 1 — Berkeley, CA (The Greek Theatre, tix on sale March 4)*
June 2 — Los Angeles, CA (Hollywood Bowl, tix on sale Feb. 26)*
June 8 — The Woodlands, TX (Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, tix on sale Feb. 24
June 10 — Manchester, TN (Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, tix on sale Feb. 18)*
June 13 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH (Blossom Music Center, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
June 15 — Columbia, MD (Merriweather Post Pavilion, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
June 16 — Camden, NJ (Susquahanna Bank Center, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
June 17 — Bethel, NY (Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
June 19 — Toronto, ON, Canada (Molson Amphitheatre, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
June 20 — Montreal, QC, Canada (Bell Centre, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
June 22 — Bangor, ME (Waterfront Pavilion, tix on sale Feb. 24)*
June 23 — Saratoga Springs, NY (Saratoga Performing Arts Center, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
June 26 — Boston, MA (Bank of America Pavilion, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
June 29 — Darien Lakes, NY (Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
June 30 — Clarkston, MI (DTE Energy Music Theatre, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
July 1 — Milwaukee, WI (Summerfest, Marcus Amphitheater, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
July 3 — Virginia Beach, VA (Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach, tix on sale Feb. 24)*
July 10 — Morrison, CO (Red Rocks Amphitheatre, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
July 13 — Woodinville, WA (Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, tix on sale Feb. 25)*
July 14 — Eugene, OR (Cuthbert Amphitheater, tix on sale March 2)*
July 15 — Stateline, NV (Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Amphitheater, tix on sale March 9)*
July 26 — Rome, Italy (Ippodromo delle Capannelle, tix on sale Feb. 17)*
July 27 — Milan, Italy (Civic Arena, tix on sale Feb. 17)*
July 29 — Gothenburg, Sweden (Tradgaardsforeningen, tix on sale Feb. 21)*
July 31 — Oslo, Norway (Spektrum, tix on sale Feb. 16)*
Aug. 1 — Aarhus, Denmark (Amfiscenen, tix on sale Feb. 20)*
Aug. 3 — Berlin, Germany (O2 World Arena, tix on sale now)*
Aug. 4 — Stuttgart, Germany (Hanns-Martin-Schleyerhalle, tix on sale now)*
Aug. 5 — Monchengladbach, Germany (Hockey Park, tix on sale Feb. 15)*
Aug. 7 — Lokeren, Belgium (Lokerse Festival, tix on sale Feb. 15)*
Mansions on the Moon finally drops their long awaited EP executively produced by Pharrell. This is that shit I’ve been waiting for since mid-2011. If you’re a fan of Washed Out, Foster The People – or any other good music in general, don’t leave your head under the pillow. Big things ahead for these talented musicians!
I guess Chidera & Xaph dropped this collabo for reaching half a milli thumbs up clicks on their Facebook page. Breakfast is still dropping on the 28th, with the mixtape Grab A Plate coming soon before. It’s Chip, and Chiddy – Chiddy, and Chip.
Chiddy Bang – Extra Well (Ft. Chip Tha Ripper)
When is Noah gonna rap??
According to Forbes, the real winner of the Super Bowl this year was Indianapolis. Fortunately (and unfortunately at times) I was around the downtown area most of the week and it was one big zoo. Saw a few shows, ran into some pro athletes (Jerome Bettis tapped me on the shoulder at a nightclub, no joke) and overall had a great time, but the real winner in my eyes was the free show UMPH put on the night before the Super Bowl. They brought the energy and even people who were waiting for O.A.R (yeah, them) were vibing out.
One thing this six-piece band is known for is their ability to create resounding covers and go their way with it. They surely had the crowd jumping for “Teenage Wasteland” (the song name according to some frat dudes next to me) and it was clear they made some new fans that night. Check it below, and hit that widget to download the whole show FO FREE! It’s a great one if you’ve never listened to them and want some good introductory songs.
Umphrey’s McGee – Baba O’Riley
Gonna be that blogger and slip in this instrumental they played that night, only because it is a beautiful piece of art.
Haven’t heard from Slightly Stoopid in minutes, but it looks like they have a live CD/DVD from their sessions at the TRI Studios hitting the masses in a matter of time. The video above features a nice mellow song from the sessions featuring reggae legend Don Carlos! The bonus video below is one of my favorite tracks by Stoopid and features a funky horn solo that is surely not to be missed. Hopefully they are past their ska/punk phase and continue to make some more insatiable reggae vibes. Don’t be STOOPID!
Their only announced tour date for the summer so far is the Wakarusa Festival which takes place in Ozark, Arkansas. They have a killer lineup this year with some MJF favorites so don’t forget to check it out and be sure to make a decision quick as the event pass prices increase this Saturday, the 11th. Click below for tickets!
The newest EP from Pretty Lights’ first signee (and drummer) to his label has finally been released to the masses. We premiered Victory last week and it got some good feedback, so I hope this lives up to your expectations. I know it did for me! Preview half of the songs below and hit the download link if it tickles your fancy..
Break Science – Resistance March
Break Science – Victory
Break Science – Whole World Locked
First single from his upcoming SOLO album Blunderbuss dropping in April. This is giving me a serious Civil Wars vibe, which is nothing that I can really complain about. This will be going on sale tonight on iTunes, and there will be a 7″ available as well. Pretty excited about the album based off this one track!
Ever since Pretty Lights blew up into the mainstream spotlight, he fell off my musical radar. Then I heard this track and completely fell in love with the Derek Smith that I used to know and love. It takes me back to the hip hop and soulful stylings from Taking Up Your Precious Time so if you were ever into that, you’ll know what I’m talking about. See what Pretty Lights had to say about the new single below and make sure to ‘Right Click + Save As’ that MP3!
The music video was created by Derek Vincent Smith (Pretty Lights) and his girlfriend Krystle Blackburn (PLM’s creative Director).
While the two of them traveled together all over the world during 2011, they filmed as much as their schedule allowed. Locations included in the video include Detroit, Warsaw, NYC, Vancouver, Toronto, London, Paris, Prague, Australia, New Zealand, Denver and many more.
The aim with the video was to accomplish multiple things:
1 – Create a visual accompaniment for the music that added depth and complexity to the emotions being channeled by the music and lyrics… Rather than tell a story, communicate a range of feelings and open ended ideas.
2 – Create a piece of art that speaks to the name “Pretty Lights” The name was originally intended to capture the essence of inspiration and speak to the nature of the artistic eye, so this video combines captivating imagery with beautiful lights in an organic and creative manner.
3- To accomplish the first two things in a way that captures the attention of the viewer and does not let go. The element of precise synchronicity combined with quickly and creatively edited shots brings the video and music together in a way that unites the two like never before.
It truly is one piece of art.
New extended play mix from the talented DJ D.Veloped featuring some old and new favorites. Definitely going to play this at the next office party, just need to get a job first. Gotta be fresh!
Tracklist
The Skinny Boys – Jock Box
D.veloped Intro (VIP Edit)
Ben Samples – Back In Black Rmx (D.veloped Edit)
D.veloped – The Childish Games
Pretty Lights – Fly Like An Eagle Rmx (D.veloped Edit)
Love & Light – The Light We Bring (D.veloped Edit)
Dillon Francis – IDGAFOS (D.veloped Edit)
Quality Moombahton – Ni**as In Paris Rmx (D.veloped Edit)
Skrillex – Reptiles Theme (D.veloped Re-Edit)
Lil Jon – I Do (Pance Party Rmx)
The Naked & Famous – Punching in a Dream
Avicii – Levels (D.veloped Edit)
Eric Prydz vs LMFAO – Call on Shots (D.veloped Mash)
Black Eyed Peas – The Time (Zedd Rmx)
Ellie Goulding/Bassnectar – Lights (D.veloped Edit)
Flux Pavilion – I Cant Stop Ft. Jay Z & Kanye (Benzi Edit)
Skrillex – Scary Monster & Nice Sprites (D.veloped Re-Edit)
Gucci Mane – Iz You Rollin’ (D.veloped vs Pantyraid)
BOB – Strange Clouds
Zeds Dead – Coffee Break
D.veloped – My Dangerously Melodic Anthem
D.veloped – Son of a Nun ft. Nelly
I’ll admit, I kinda slept on Lana Del Rey even though she has been posted on MJF thousands of times. It’s not because I’m not interested, her songs have always been a little too slow for me. Then on Wednesday, I headed down to B-Town to catch the Paper Diamond show and drink a few too many 15¢ beers. The first opener was Bloomington based BUHAY (pronounced Boo-High) who was turning heads when he dropped the ‘Video Games’ remix on the crowd who went crazy for it! While the original version is a bit too passive for an electronic concert, Buhay retains the originality while adding some percussions and synth – making it more uptempo and friendly for live shows. Add this to your click-wheel iPod ASAP!
BLOOMINGTON PEEPS – catch him opening up for Above & Beyond at the Bluebird on 2/7. More info here.
For more BUHAY: Facebook | SoundCloud
Odd Future Needs To Get Back To The Music 
J. Cole – Grew Up Fast 
A Good Ass Question: How Many Emcees Have Out-Rapped Kendrick Lamar on a Track? 
Joey Fatts – Never Leave The Hood 
Gorillaz, James Murphy & Andre 3000 – DoYaThing 
BJ The Chicago Kid – The World Is A Ghetto ft. Kendrick Lamar 
BADBADNOTGOOD – BBNG LIVE 2 
