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Wave in NYC: where to find Skeler, barnacle boi, Noah B & more on Friday.

30Jul

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

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Wave in NYC: where to find Skeler, barnacle boi, Noah B & more on Friday.

The day has finally come: New York is getting a wave music showcase. This Friday, April 14th, NYC is getting emotional with Skeler and barnacle boi, as part of their US headline tour. Supporting them on this stop is local wave music champion, Noah B, and vibe.digital stars, KTrek and Djedi. While this massive tour also features Brothel as a headliner at many of the stops, he will not be playing in NYC this time around. However, Freshly announced is the addition of a special opening set by the one-and-only SBU. This is certainly going to be a night for the history books. Read on to get to know all the artists on this lineup. You will also find more information about wave in NYC, some interview content with Noah B... as well as the answer to that age-old question, "where's Skeler?!" ...

INTERVIEW: Tarah Who? Releases “Fresh Meat Rockstars”

4Apr

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INTERVIEW: Tarah Who? Releases “Fresh Meat Rockstars”

Tarah Who?'s new single and music video "Fresh Meat Rockstars" is available now everywhere you listen to music. The driving rock track addresses the relationship between bands and the attitude some musicians have towards one another. Tarah G. Carpenter, the band's lead vocalist, and guitarist collaborate with guitarist Jason Orme, who plays the guitar. Carpenter explains that despite different backgrounds and experience levels, all musicians can learn from each other. The music video for "Fresh Meat Rockstars" is a compilation of footage from the band's tour, giving viewers a glimpse of the energy behind the scenes. The song was produced by Carpenter, Orme, and Norm Block and recorded and mixed by Block. We had a chance to catch up with Carpenter to get more insight into her jour...

A Not-so-New Voice in Wave: A Chat with BerserkerCrux on “The Blood” & More

29Oct

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A Not-so-New Voice in Wave: A Chat with BerserkerCrux on “The Blood” & More

"Wave is a dynamic community full of inspiration... Wave is a Movement. Wave is going somewhere." -BerserkerCrux Please note: sections of this article have been edited and/or removed at the request of UFO.wave Collective, with interviewee's knowledge & consent (10/29/2023). A not-so-new voice in wave music, BerserkerCrux, just put out his first track, "The Blood". In this article, you will find an interview with the artist in which we discuss the decision BC made to 'finally' release music, as well as the process behind this release, his plans for 2023, and more-- Read on! Introducing... BerserkerCrux: View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFO.WAVE Collective LLC (@ufowavecollective) Check out BerserkerCrux's debut, "The B...

Breaking Waves: Interval Audio Has Submerged Us in Wave [Interview]

6Apr

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Breaking Waves: Interval Audio Has Submerged Us in Wave [Interview]

In 2021, they gave us Neo Subculture. In January, they gave us Neo Subculture II. And just last week, they gave us a second massive wave music compilation in just two months of 2023: EMPYREAN. Who is the common denominator here? Well, it's Interval Audio, of course! Stream the new compilation, EMPYREAN, below. Read on to find interviews with some of the artists featured on the compilation, as well as Interval Audio's own Troy Dildhar. https://soundcloud.com/interval-audio/sets/empyrean-interval-audio-x Chats with Angel Cannon and Teneki About EMPYREAN We got to have a conversation with a couple of the artists about the compilation: Angel Cannon and Teneki. Since members of the wave scene have a tendency to publish brand new tracks as often as ones they have in th...

This Friday in LA: “LIMIT BREAK”, curated by Club Evil & Tears in the Club.

6Apr

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This Friday in LA: “LIMIT BREAK”, curated by Club Evil & Tears in the Club.

Are you going to be in LA this weekend? Well, cancel your plans, because on Friday, Club Evil and Tears in the Club are presenting one hell of an event that you will not want to miss: "LIMIT BREAK". With a promise to deliver a special blend of high-energy electronic music, while focusing on genres like neo-grime, hardwave, and jungle, you know that this club night is one that LA won't forget anytime soon. We connected with the curators, as well as a couple of the artists on the lineup, to find out exactly what the deal is. Find all the details, below. Don't miss out! Club Evil x Tears in the Club Present: "LIMIT BREAK" in LA. Date: Friday, February 24th. Location: Downtown LA (at a secret location to be unveiled the day of the event). Time: 10PM-4...

The Frst Interview And Infectious “Tarantino” Music Video Debut

20Feb

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The Frst Interview And Infectious “Tarantino” Music Video Debut

Photo Credit: The Frst Along with the highly anticipated debut of The Frst's "Tarantino" music video, we had a chance to sit down with the band and get to know them a little better. The project began in 2017 with singer and guitarist Mikei Gray out of Nashville, Tennessee. After spending time on the road with acts like Sublime with Rome, Village People, and Portugal. The Man, Gray set out on his own. The early days of the project featured a rotating cast of well-known musicians. Fast forward to today and The Frst has solidified its lineup with Gray, vocalist/bassist Laura Dobransky, and drummer Jeffrey “Cashmere” Hutchins. Our interview touches on the evolution of their lineup, where you can catch them next live in concert, and some advice they'd like to pass on to up-and-coming...

Electric Realms is Bringing Wave to Dallas this February

6Apr

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Electric Realms is Bringing Wave to Dallas this February

Electric Realms announced their first show of 2023; turns out, you're going to want to head to Dallas this February if you want to catch the next great wave show... now featuring an insane B2B set that you won't want to miss. We caught up with Mercy, one of the co-owners of Electric Realms, and have all the details. If you want to get to know Electric Realms, or get the 411 on this Dallas show... Read on! Electric Realms Presents... As an organization, Electric Realms is "a multitude of things: a collective, label, artists agency, a platform for artists to showcase their talent and have a place to house their artwork," according to Mercy. She continued on to explain, "But overall, [Electric Realms] is a safe haven and community for music lovers [and artists] alike."...