On stage with The Mint Chicks, Kody Nielson had the kind of frenetic energy that would see him leaping off speaker stacks and swinging from the ceiling. Off-stage he's always had a more reserved, even shy presence. So, sitting down...

1972: Don Bradshaw-Leather - Distance Between Us by Jonathan Dean on 05-24-2012 Don Bradshaw-Leather was born 1948 in Essex, the son of middle-class Jewish parents. According to Bradshaw-Leather’s sister, “[Don] grew with and into music more by genetic destiny than environmental consequence.” During the long, dark hangover of the Summer of Love, the classically-trained prodigy approached CBS Records with demo recordings. Though it seems incredible in hindsight, a forward-thinking A&R; executive must have seen a potential revenue stream in Bradshaw-Leather’s avant-classical noise. The artist was given a generous advance to record an album. DBL’s sister fills in the ...

[ Keith Kenniff ] is a Portland-based ambient indie electronic artist who works under the monikers [ Helios ] and [ Goldmund ]. He is also half of the shoegaze band [ Mint Julep ] and children’s band [ Meadows ] along with his wife Hollie Kenniff. In 2010 he began the record label Unseen. [...]

new mix and more! robotelephant : We made a mix for Mint Magazine containing some of our favourite tracks of the past 2 years or so!  It includes an exclusive track from Blue on Blue - Silent Walls, plus the mindblowing new track by Tropic of Cancer, plus Alva Noto, Vatican Shadows, Ritualz, Fostercare, Transhuman, Fatima Al Quadiri and an amazing new artist from Austin - City of Hungry Ghosts aka. John Gomi  Also check out the interview up here   - and also the Loud & Quiet Interview which was featured in print 2 months ago is now online as well

The Ride Festival was announced today for August 25-26, 2013 in Telluride. The lineup features Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Ben Harper (his only Colorado appearance this year), Los Lobos, JJ Grey & Mofro, The Lumineers North Mississippi Allstars, The Wood Brothers, James McCurtry, David Lindley, Nathaniel Rateliff, Matthew Curry and others to be [...]

This Saturday we are finally going to Amnesia ! We're extremely excited we waited, as now we'll be introduced to the venue by the kinetic sounds of South Florida's Brass Knuckles , who will be playing alongside Joachim Garraud . We continue to be very impressed with Brass Knuckles , and consistently use them as an example when mentioning the evolution of emerging artists and EDM acts over a short period of time. After seeing these guys in an array of venues, Miami get ready, because this dynamic trio will be sure to keep you from dwelling on your responsibilities for ...

Good track right here that was recently emailed my way that sounds like Cypress Hill , Cunninglynguists and Dilated Peoples got together and decided to create some catchy gypsy rap tunes. What's that? You've never heard of gypsy rap before you say? Well, that's probably because you've never met anybody like Radioinactive, an L.A.-based Egyptian-American emcee who's unique style is as diverse as his background. Pulling influence from all corners of the world as well as a multitude of past collaborations with many underground hip hop artists, Radioinactive creates music that will penetrate your ...

Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: Gem Club, Mint Julep Song: MS MR - Hurricane [download here ] What's so good? Chances are that when you join Marina & The Diamonds on tour, you’re going to start drawing some attention. If you can capitalize on that by actually creating good music, you’re in an even better spot. Ladies and gents, without further ado, we’d like to share a new song by New York-based duo MS MR. For some reason or another, “Hurricane” takes me back a decade or two — clearly this could have been performed in the 90s. The song doesn’t rely on anything fancy as far as production; instead, it turns to great vocals, an approachable melody, and simplicity. Like it? Here’s a free download: ------------------------ 1. Original post: MS MR – Hurricane 2. Posted in: female vocalist , dream pop , marina and the diamonds , ms mr 3. Find more music on Indie Shuffle's Indie Music Blog .

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Canverse Japan aligns with New Era Japan to mint its latest Chuck Taylor All-Star Hi iteration. The Spring/Summer 2012 arrival aims to epitomize the classic 59FIFTY fitted cap into a closesly paralleled sneaker style. The pair is mocked up in a rich navy blue wool material, the same that is utilized in the headwear from [...] Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com

1969: Damon - "Song Of A Gypsy" by Jonathan Dean on 05-15-2012 When they teamed up to record Song Of A Gypsy , Damon Del Conte and collaborator Charlie Carey were already veterans of the 1960s Los Angeles music scene. For a few years, Damon had pursued a career as a Byrds-y folk-rock singer-songwriter, releasing a few 45s as Damon Lane on his own Del Con imprint. Damon met up with Charlie and a few additional session players in 1969, and together they created one of the most legendary, collectible psych-rock LPs of all time. It was issued in a tiny private ...

Come celebrate the life and music of the late Levon Helm this Tuesday at The Mint in Los Angeles. The night will begin with a dinner and rare screening of the Levon Documentary: Ain’t In It for My Health which has been making it’s tour around recent film festival circuits. Per the Los Angeles Film [...]

Greyboy Allstars keyboardist Robert Walter will host a Wednesday night at Los Angeles’s The Mint throughout June. Each week Walter will perform with a different combo, including collaborations with Furthur drummer Joe Russo, the full Robert Walter’s 20th...

In celebration of Sneaker Freaker’s 10th anniversary, the Australian publication has rolled out the Saucony Grid 9000. Originally released back in 1994, the updated version features a black/mint splatter colorway and has been dubbed the “Bushwhacker.” Combining mesh with suede, tubular laces sit above contrasting Saucony branding. The celebratory sneaker from Sneaker Freaker and Saucony [...] Read more at Hypebeast.com

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