Seattle in High Def

Grieves’ Homecoming Concert @ The Crocodile

LaJack — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:02:12 +0000

I have been paying attention to Grieves since his album Irreversible released in 2007. He has really grown into a great artist with a unique style. It seems like Rhymesayers has really given him the confidence to become his own artist…such an awesome label.

This post is less about how long I have been listening to Grieves and more about how amazing it is when he returns to Seattle on his tours. He always gives his all — so much passion, confidence and enthusiasm…this show was no different. The Crocodile was bumpin and the energy in the room was all you could ask for and more from a show.

I am a huge fan of Grieves most recently released album, Together/Apart. That album is REAL…easily my favorite. If you haven’t heard Grieves yet, you need to check him out. With Atmosphere getting older and seemingly having his best and most interesting work behind him, I think Grieves is the next artist to push into the scene of hip-hop that can be so bland.

If you like hip-hop and Seattle, then you are a lot like Grieves. Next time he is in town it would be foolish to pass up such an affordable show that is worth more than the ticket price. Love that NW hip-hop!

Check my favorite Grieves track and video below.

-LaJack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChRlRRvXMjg

DOWNLOAD “1997″ by Saint Motel

blair — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:49:01 +0000

Saint Motel is about to release their first album, and have decided to gift a little track. Its for a limited time, but on the internet that usually means infinity.

No clue when they’ll be in seattle.

It follows their popular song “at least i have nothing”

New Yeasayer! – Henrietta

blair — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:27:02 +0000

Yeasayer sent some CDs of their new Single to people on their mailing list. Now it is online. listen

Download UGLY by Bassnectar!

blair — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:25:34 +0000

UGLY – ug·ly/ˈəglē/
Adjective: Unpleasant or repulsive, esp. in appearance: “she thought she was ugly and fat”. (of a situation or mood) Involving or likely to involve violence or other unpleasantness: “the mood in the room turned ugly”.
Synonyms: nasty – unsightly – hideous – ill-favoured – ill-favored

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOfEtjBjhdc

Passion Pit Streams New Single! “Take A Walk”

blair — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:15:10 +0000

I think this is the first animated album art?

Download ZEDS DEAD x OMAR LINX – NO PRAYERS (KEYS N KRATES RMX) by Keys N Krates

blair — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:33:48 +0000

Kill Paris – Keep Your Secrets in Midnight City (FREE DOWNLOAD)

blair — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:18:21 +0000

Kill Paris is Corey Baker for Los Angeles. This song is dope.

Paper Diamond – Turn the Lights Off [Download&Video]

blair — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:55:03 +0000

Paper Diamond is dope. Download his newest EP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynQYUtQeEMY

Fiona Apple Streams Single from New 2012 Album, Release Tour Dates

blair — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:54 +0000

Its only been a million years, not sure if anyone in the world was expecting this. She’ll be playing at the paramount theater on July 25th.

Buy tickets face value:$71.35! Yikes!

Buy her new Album on Amazon

Download Learn To Fly by The Knocks

blair — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:44:37 +0000

My Favorite Find of the Week – Le Youth

blair — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:27:51 +0000

Le Youth is Wes James, from Los Angeles. you can find him on twitter and facebook. You can download most from his facebook page.

Goldroom – Angeles (Le Youth Remix)
Moon Boots – Off My Mind (Le Youth Remix)
Le Youth – The Night
Le Youth – End of Summer

Katie Herzig @ Crocodile on Wednesday! 5/9

blair — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:22:56 +0000

On Wednesday, May 9th at Crocodile Cafe Katie Herzig is playing with Andrew Belle… Show is ALL AGES.
Tickets: $12/$15

Katie Herzig is a pop-star with a little bit of soul. I haven’t listened to the album yet but its available here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAeUEaQrLo8

Katie Kate – Uh…No

blair — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:04:53 +0000

Katie Kate just released this vid of “uh…no” with the help of out for stardom and its pretty slick. she’s got fire. I highly recommend the FullScreen Action.

DIRECTED BY: Stephan Gray
CINEMATOGRAPHY BY: Ryan Purcell
ASST. CAMERA: Joel Phillips
GRIP: Blue Boy
EDITED BY: Zak Downing

Out For Stardom Records

katiekate.bandcamp.com/
twitter.com/katitekatemusic

outforstardom.com/blog
twitter.com/outforstardom

GrayMatterProductions.com
twitter.com/STEPHAN_GRAY

Download Datsik-Bonafide Hustler(Subsonic Drops Bootleg Remix) by Subsonic Drops

blair — Sun, 06 May 2012 22:14:52 +0000

Download KO KO – Float (Sound Remedy Remix) by Sound Remedy

blair — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:59:46 +0000

Download Giraffage & XXYYXX – Even Though (Teen Daze Remix) by Giraffage

blair — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:29:45 +0000

Download RAC – Hollywood (featuring Penguin Prison) by Green Label Sound

blair — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:59:29 +0000

PUT SOME HEADPHONES ON AND LISTEN TO THIS – Shield and Spire

blair — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:32:36 +0000

This is Shield and Spire, his real name is Zachary Huff and he is a sound engineer and classically trained composer.

This is what he had to say about making the song

The harmony in all of the sections I would be incapable of writing the way I did unless I had the extensive knowledge of tonal harmony which I have. Harmony is my strongest element in music, I use a lot of substitute chords which lead to new harmonic regions. The reason the piece feels the way it does is due to the mild harmonic instability throughout. I am constantly leading into new harmonic territories while still remaining subordinate to the original keys for each part. Some of this harmony is just meer secondary dominant stuff, but some other parts are treated as modal changes which lead into new areas.
I also take advantage of super typical harmonic progressions and then drastically change them and rip them through new tonicized regions. An example would be the big part at 1:58. The harmony begins as a simple i – iv – VI, (or atleast I think it does if I recall correctly, there is a lot of harmonic stuff going on in this piece so I could be misspeaking), but instead of leading to a V chord, it leads to a v chord, suggesting it possibly being interpreted as ii – V – i, in the minor subdominant, D# minor. Also here I can give more specifics if necessary, if you are interested in seeing the harmonic frameworks of the piece.
I think another big aspect that has been influenced by my classical training is the overall attentiveness to each element of music. My melodies are informed by the harmony, and as a result I use the harmony to create a sense of motion throughout the piece.