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Lotus Interview and Review: January 30th at the Westcott Theater

Gauraa Shekhar Feb 5, 2013

Lotus, the notorious EDM act-turned-jamband played a solid sold-out show at The Westcott Theater on a Wednesday, January 30th, making quite the comeback with their tenth album, The Build. The band continues to enchant listeners as they…

Syracuse

Interview with 17-year-old EDM Sensation, DJ Danny Avila

Staff Writer Feb 4, 2013

It the midst of a cold Thursday night in the Windy City, the 17-year-old EDM sensation Danny Avila hops off his plane and into an interview with Morgan and Gauraa from to dish on his US tour, Fedde le Grand and his new haircut! Mary Morgan…

Emancipator loosened up The Westcott Theater on January 27th

James Corbett Jan 31, 2013

The Westcott Theater in Syracuse has been a go-to venue for Syracuse University students and area residents for years. Recently, the Westcott has offered an eclectic blend of bookings that span across many different music styles and genres.…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Dopapod “Redivider”

Pete Mason Dec 18, 2012

Dopapod, the palindrome-inclined quartet from Boston who have risen to quickly become a sought after late-night festival act (their StrangeCreek set in the cabin was a packed funk sauna) and continue to show that their studio work is tandem…

Albany

Light and Sound: An Interview with Phil Salvaggio and Greg Ellis of Pretty Lights

Christopher McMullen Nov 20, 2012

Yesterday, Sue Rice recapped the Pretty Lights show at the Times Union Center. Today features an interview with Pretty Lights Lightining Director Greg Ellis and Production Manager/Audio Engineer Phil Salvaggio. After the show was over,…

Pretty Lights is more than just Pretty Lights

Susan Rice Nov 19, 2012

Despite the cold November Third wind outside, Pretty Lights fired up the Times Union Center on the inside. Albany's biggest venue hosted producer Derek Vincent Smith, better known as Pretty Lights, and his electronic dance beats. Doors…

Biodiesel with DigiMUN at Red Square, October 20th

Jenni Wilson Oct 29, 2012

While JGB was rocking the Den and Australian Pink Floyd played the Palace, Red Square hosted three electronic-based acts: Biodiesel, Digimun and Albany's own Digital Dharma. I had no expectations going into the show, other than the…

Jeff Bujak at Red Square with Mentally Ill and DJ Leila, October 19th

Jenni Wilson Oct 23, 2012

Red Square is one of my favorite smaller venues to see live music. The drinks are always strong, the bartenders are always friendly and the music is always amazing. This night was no different. Jon Santolla, aka Mentally Ill, started the…

Interviews

Interview/Review: Ott and the All Seeing I go LIVE in Syracuse

Christopher McMullen Oct 18, 2012

There has been a recent trend of electronic DJs and producers recreating their music on stage with a live band. Thankfully, Ott, a UK based Master Engineer/Producer/DJ, is one of them. Ott & the All Seeing I are the result as he is…

News

Hearing Aide: Jeff Bujak “Something Different”

Lenny Stubbe Sep 20, 2012

Jeff Bujak on his latest release Something Different, showcases this electronic pianists creativity with a nice array of rhythms and skillful piano playing throughout. I was drawn in by the initial two studio tracks which served as the…

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