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�� – a program of panel discussion, reading, performance, art exhibitions, artist talk and music act investigating the connection between communication and art in and around Reindorfgasse – in the up-and-coming 15. district of Vienna. As a follow-up project to "Translation Of Complexity" the institutions Aa collections, Improper Walls, Artivive App, Hollerei and Sound:frame invite to �� , an art walk & talk, with exhibitions & performances, readings & concerts, and a tour from Hollergasse to Reindorfgasse where you can see the area as an intersection between art, technology, communication and innovation, and discover the district as a field for successful culture companies, and fertile ground for emerging artists. �� & �� : �� (Hollergasse 9, 1150 Wien) �� hosted by sound:frame festival (Panel Discussion) ⬇️ Can Virtual Reality be seen as the new tool for digital artistic approaches, the creation of immersive experiences and thus also a new medium of communication? Current exciting Austrian and international examples show what potential VR can develop in dramaturgical, content-based and technical terms. VR makes it possible to immerse your audience in a new and completely different world in which the laws of physics seem to be turned upside down. What are the opportunities and challenges in storytelling, art production, and communication? Moderation: Eva Fischer (sound:frame) Gabriella Chihan Stanley (XR Vienna, VRISCH) Franziska Bruckner (Fh St. Pölten – Department Medien und Digitale Technologien) Gregor Ladenhauf (Depart – “The Lacuna Shifts” VR Experience) �� (Reindorfgasse 9/2/R01, 1150 Wien) �� (Reading/Exhibition) ⬇️ The exhibition will show artworks around the topic of sugar crazy world, candy and the bittersweet crush after the chocolate glazed high as contrast to the sweet imagery of the art we will present Lydia Haider, Austrian writer, who published this year the book “Am Ball” and last year the bestselling essay collection “Wahrlich fuck you du Sau, bist du komplett zugeschissen in deinem Leib drin”. The artworks are displayed by the artist and music pedal effect designer Adam Cohen. �� (Reindorfgasse 38, 1150 Wien) �� (Interactive Exhibition) ⬇️ The open call group show curated by Artivive App and Improper Walls is dedicated to Augmented Reality (AR) posters designs. Through the free app Artivive, people will be invited to "unlock" the animated layer of the posters. Animated posters create a new narrative space: typography and images break their bidimensional boundaries and start moving in the space of the viewer. The AR tool Artivive allows creatives to include a digital layer of animations and sound to their poster design. The original haptics of the poster design stays untouched while the digital layer can be unlocked only through a smartphone and tablet. Posters become a medium for performative art. Advertisements become an artwork, a performance to be experienced. �� (Reindorfgasse 42, 1150 Wien) �� ... - (5th Anniversary of Improper Walls, exhibition, artist Q&A) ⬇️ In the exhibition NO OFFENSE BUT... the artists try to pursue this question and take part with works which they themselves perceive as offensive or which they perceive as offensive for the viewer. The reaction of the audience is thus part of the exhibition, whose personal view of offensive functions as a measure of its own. The individual and thus also subjective emotion is directly provoked and made personally tangible to the recipient. In addition, it is possible to question in direct exchange what can be generally offensive and what is based on personal views and experiences. The multi-faceted emotion of "feeling offended" is put into different individual contexts, in which the viewer has the possibility to question his own personal feeling and to view it from a different perspective. Featured artists: Bárbara Moura, Katharina Löffelmann, Ūla Šveikauskaitė, Jehi Natali, Antonio Semeraro, Andrea Scharf, Axel Schindler, Linda Steiner, Markus Tozzer ��'� �� / �� (Haidmannsgasse 8, 1150 Wien) Cocktails and Surprise Act _____ ��: 17:00 All locations are open: Improper Walls / Artivive Art Space / Aa Collections / Hollerei 17:30 Welcome speech with Bezirksrat / Basis Kultur Wien / organisers – Hollerei 17:40 Start of the panel discussion + Q&A – Hollerei 19:30 Reading Lydia Haider– Aa collections 20:15 Exhibition opening – Artivive App Art Space 21:00 Artist talk – Improper Walls 22:00 Afterparty – Mozart's Mit freundlicher Unterstüzung von BasisKultur Wien Kultur.Vor.Ort und BV 15 www.aacollections.net http://bit.ly/2Gh6aXz https://artivive.com https://hollerei.at http://soundframe.at

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Philip Glass Celebrates His 80th Birthday With an 11th Symphony

[ad_1] Photo Philip Glass Credit Gabriella Demczuk for The New York Times On Tuesday the composer Philip Glass will celebrate his 80th birthday at Carnegie Hall with the world premiere of his Symphony No. 11, performed by the Bruckner Orchestra Linz under Dennis Russell Davies. Mr. Glass is best known for his film scores (“The Truman Show,” “The Hours,” “Notes on a Scandal”) and for experimental…

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tonguetiedmag · 8 years ago

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Playlist: What Made 2016

Night / Frank Ocean

UGH! / The 1975

Pool Party / Julia Jacklin

33 “GOD” / Bon Iver

Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1 / Kanye

Car / Porches

You’re the Good Things (It’s Alright to Die) / Modest Mouse

Aphasia / Pinegrove

Me and Your Mama / Childish Gambino

Brb / SWMRS

Daydreaming / Radiohead

Kiss It Better / Rihanna

One Dance / Drake

Your Best American Girl / Mitski

The Space Program / A Tribe Called Quest

Come Down / Anderson .Paak

Vertigo Flowers / Nothing

Man / Skepta

My Lucky #3 / Mat Kerekes

The Magician / Andy Shauf

Cheap Thrills / Sia

PILLOWTALK / ZAYN

Sunny Duet / Noname

Shut Up Kiss Me / Angel Olsen

untitled 08 / Kendrick Lamar

Cranes in the Sky / Solange

Girl Loves Me / David Bowie

Everybody Wants to Love You / Japanese Breakfast

Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales / Car Seat Headrest

I’ll Be Around / The Growlers

Playlist by: Gabriella Bruckner

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interview: janet devlin

You auditioned for X-Factor UK at the age of 16. How crazy has your life been since that audition?

My life has never been the same. I’ve been constantly on the go ever since that day, which has been absolutely amazing! Ever since then I’ve never lived back in Ireland, I ended up moving to London so I could be near to all my teams. So it’s been a totally new life for me in all honesty! I’m fortunate enough to write, record and tour my music so it’s pretty crazy but in the most fantastic of ways.

What made you pick “Your Song” by Elton John as your audition song?

I’d been running my own YouTube channel from the age of 16 and this was one of the videos I had uploaded there. My mother had informed me that X factor had started excepting video auditions and said it could be worth a shot as there was nothing loose. I decided that I’d send in the video with the most views so that’s how I ended up doing it.

What was it like having Kelly Rowland as your mentor?

It was amazing! She’s a pretty inspiring person, with so much experience within the industry. It was great to get some tips and tricks from a veteran like her. She also helped with with a few personal problems. Like when my grandfather passed away she was very comforting and kind. All in all it was a great experience to receive!

Who are some of your major inspirations?

As I write about my life and my own personal experiences, my songs are inspired by the people I know. So anyone who is involved in my life tends to have a song or two written about them. As a kid my parents listened to a lot of country music so I took a lot of inspiration for the story telling aspect of that genre. As a teen I listened to a lot of bands like My Chemical romance, Foo fighters and the red hot chili peppers. They inspired me to make music my air and my catalyst for existence.

What was your reaction once your debut album, Running With Scissors was finished?

My initial reaction was relief because it had been quite a long time in the making! I had made an album that I ended up scrapping, so I only had 6 weeks to record “Running With Scissors” which was a very intense experience. It was a bag of mixed emotions really. I was excited for people to finally hear my first album but also terrified to hear their reactions. As the response was so overwhelmingly positive, my fears were put to rest really quickly!

Do you have a favorite track off that album?

My favourite track from the record would have to be “Whisky Lullabies”. It’s probably the most open and honest song on the album. I never thought anyone would hear it but I’m so glad they have and that I had the opportunity to share another part of myself with everyone.

How’s touring been?

Touring has been amazing! I’ve just got back from a few shows in Norway, which were warm up shows for the “My Opium” Tour. I still find the whole experience rather daunting as I still get extremely nervous before preforming, I feel a certain amount of pressure to live up to people’s expectations. As soon as I get on stage and get a few songs in, the nerves tend to quiet down and I can enjoy just playing my music to people. I like to push myself as a person and preforming live is a great way to do that for me.

What are some of your favorite places that you’ve visited since you’ve been on tour?

Last year I ventured out to the east coast of America for a tour. New York is my favourite city on earth so I must admit it’s my favourite place to play. It is nice to see more of Europe though, so my recent trip to Norway was amazing as it’s just such a beautiful country!

I noticed you have an online concert coming up. Is this your first time doing something like that? What brought this idea up?

I’ve been doing online shows now for around 3 years now. It was suggested to me from a member of my team as a way to play shows to people who either live too far away or cannot make it to a show on tour. It’s been great though, it’s a lovely community of people who are so kind, loving and supportive. I do two of these shows a month now as they’ve proved really successful and also they’re really fun for me!

How long have you been playing the ukulele and what type of ukulele do you play?

I wouldn’t say by any means that I am a “Ukulele player”! I use it more for a writing tool as it’s a nice simple instrument. But I’ve been writing songs with one now for around 2 years. I currently play a Luna concert Ukulele. Which is awesome because I can DI it and play it live.

You’re working on some new material for your upcoming album Holy Water. Could you share any details surrounding the album?

Holy Water is a conceptual record focusing on the idea of should cleansing. That to be fully reconciled for your sins you must admit them to yourself and to another human being. So by me writing the songs I am admitting them to myself and by releasing them, confessing them to another.

What do you hope your fans will take away from Holy Water? How about your new holiday EP Little Lights?

The importance of honesty. Only now have I learnt that by being as honest as possible life can be made so much simpler. Even though the truth hurts, it’s the best way to live your life. As for little lights I’m hoping people will feel more inclined to celebrate the holiday season. Also that there is more to the season than just tinsel and fairy lights, that we go through so many emotions around this time of year.

How much fun did you have filming the “Outernet Song” music video?

Too much fun! It was such an awesome day of laughing and goofing around! I had perviously worked with the film crew before so it felt like hanging to with friends. It was important that everyone in the room was energetic as to keep myself motivated throughout the long day. Everyone involved were true pros and just so hilarious that it made the filming such a fun and enjoyable experience!

If you could work with any artist - who would it be and why?

I would love to write with Keaton Henson! I just find his honesty and venerability astonishing. He’s also the king of sad songs so I think we could write a good song together aha!

Are there any artists/albums that you’ve been listening to recently that you feel the readers of Tongue Tied Magazine should check out?

As aforementioned - Keaton Henson is definitely worth checking out as his work is just fantastically heart breaking and beautiful! I would also recommend listening to Tei Shi. Also Bon Iver’s latest album is just a masterpiece!

Finally, our signature Tongue Tied Magazine question - how would you describe your music to a deaf person?

Probably with adjectives.

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Interview by: Gabi Bruckner

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tonguetiedmag · 9 years ago

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music: 2016 will be kali uchis’ year- just watch

2015 was a big year for R&B, soul, pop singer-songwriter Kali Uchis. Besides collaborating with Snoop Dogg on the track On Edge, and becoming a prominent feature on Tyler the Creator’s Cherry Bomb in tracks such as Perfect and Yellow, Kali released her independent album Por Vida gratis off her website and was met with some critical nods in the hip-hop scene. Compared to her Drunken Babble mixtape, which rose to acclaim in the underground scene, the independent album would mark a shift in sound for this powerhouse artist, featuring production efforts ranging from mentor Tyler, the Creator to Diplo and Kaytranada. Nestled within this packed collection of work, Kali embarked a tour with Leon Bridges for quite some time in the fall of 2015, released a collaborative track with Major Lazer titled Wave, and begun to appear in Cherry Bomb’s supportive music videos.

The Colombian born-Virginia raised singer is just one of the few artists whose confidence is as inspiring as is motivating. Being of Colombian decent and have lived in the northern Virginia area for quite some time, I found a glimpse of myself in Kali Uchis. She is sweet, collected, and humble, as well as street-smart and business oriented; a key figure in feminism. She is essentially everything I admire to be, and I’m so grateful to see women of my heritage go out and make a dent in this rigorous industry.

Even though 2015 was packed for Kali with an abundance of releases, do NOT overlook how important 2016 will be for this upcoming artist. Recently, Kali has released the video for Only Girl. The Kaytranada produced track, featuring soothing vocals from The Internet’s Steve Lacy and a rap by one of hip-hop’s finest - Vince Staples, is just a small glimpse of what Kali has in store for us concerning her upcoming studio LP. The video, directed by Kali Uchis herself (which, in a side note: Kali directs all of her videos) touches on themes of unrequited and replaceable love, independence and confidence, with stylistic choices drawing from what Kali has put best, “is inspired by fake love, Edie Sedgewick, Nancy Sinatra and Calle 13.” Not only is Kali’s voice rich in flavor, but her aesthetic channels a vivid doo-wop pleasure. For fans of Amy Winehouse and Erykah Badu - Kali Uchis is another figure to add to your list of soulful, empowering women.

Besides the release of Only Girl, Kali has also given fans a smooth, chilling rendition of Sabor A Mi, and released a short teaser video of her playing an unreleased bossanova-esque track that is believed to be part of the album as well. Before we embarked 2016, Kali has also released a string of visuals in support of Por Vida, such as Ridin’ Round (which pays homage to both Colombia and Quieten Tarantino) and the aesthetically strong Loner.

The release date of her upcoming project is soon to be determined, but for fans alike, we can all collectively agree that Kali’s creativity will never cease, for her music and her importance in the alternative pop movement is eternal.

Check out Kali Uchis online:

http://www.kaliuchis.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kaliuchis/

https://twitter.com/KALIUCHIS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

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Article by: Gabi Bruckner

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tonguetiedmag · 9 years ago

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music: we heard drowners’ new album, “on desire” and this is what we thought

To describe Drowners' sound, think of The Strokes, The Killers, and Arctic Monkeys becoming one. That - is essentially - the sound of Drowners. New-wave background, psychedelic atmosphere, baritone vocals, lyrics melancholy than the surrounding composition. Their sophomore effort is a dive into sinister alleys of twenty-something year-olds and a bottle of brandy and Marlboro lights. It's an album full of lust, frustration, regret, and reflection. Drowners is an indie rock quartet residing in NYC with a very promising sound for the indie rock/alternative market. On Desire, is an addictive-long-trance of an LP, with each track being tied cohesively back to back in both lyricism and composition. Please excuse me from my excitement, but side note: if you like acts such as Catfish and the Bottlemen and anything Alex Turner gets his hands on - I cannot stress this enough - THIS ALBUM IS FOR YOU! On Desire will be available June 24th via Frenchkiss Records.

Troublemaker: The album itself opens up with a driving, punkish, up-tempo rhythm in the surrounding instrumentation as lead singer Matthew Hitt, with dark, husky vocals, paints the scenario of the opening track, "Troubled by a thought all night that you won’t let go. They said ‘don’t look back’ but the hindsight’s all he knows." The track itself, besides having this up-tempo, danceable essence, touches the subject of damaged love between a man and a woman, as the woman is, by the name of the title track, a "troublemaker." The song is a collaboration between heavy, robust rock n' roll and electronic synths, making the track a conclusive beginning and the essential opener to the subject that follows. Cruel Ways: Hitt sings, "Well I know he wants you back but I don’t wanna let you go, / Can you feel that? It’s tight enough to choke." Raw Turner-like vocals, with a hard-hitting chorus is the summation of this track alone. Even though the track is short, it cuts right to the chase. It starts off smooth and sexy, while instantaneously becoming jagged in emotion. The blend of light "oohs" that harmonize in the chorus transposes the frustration of the story-line at best. Cruel Ways tells of a relationship gone separate ways, and Hitt does not want to give up. Human Remains: Continuing this trend of new-wave, Human Remains instantaneously reminds me of works by The Smiths. A blend of crisp synths, fast-pace drums at a constant loop and an atmospheric, breathy background. Drawing references of dance, "I watched her dance across a crowded floor, / Holding on tightly to someone she’d met the week before. / So when I leave tonight, with someone at my side, / all the time I’ll make believe it’s you." the track itself continues this underlying theme of unrequited love. Something Else Is Getting In: Engaging in light pop punk, but still honing the plethora of electronic-based instruments, Matthew Hitt sings about the emotional coaster of a stressful relationship, "Oh no, you wanted out / I left you for a while / but in that time someone else is getting in. / The weeks I waited just to hear from you, / To hear the news that you’d found someone new." Another track about heartbreak and longing for that significant other, Something Else Is Getting In is one hell of a relatable track. Dreams Don't Count: If AM needed another track, this track would be it. Dreams Don't Count is a break from the engaging, dance elements that follow in the tracks before. It's a soft, personal anecdote with piano horns, melodic guitar, and parade-like drums. Out of all tracks, I find Dreams Don't Count to be very exemplary in its lyricism, "I know that dreams don’t count, / but if it feels real what the hell’s the point of stealing / that image I had of you from me?" Conversations With Myself: Okay. A song title like that and the song is guaranteed to be good. Conversations With Myself is the light transition between the stripped-down atmosphere of Dreams Don't Count and the continuous new-wave elements that follow in On Desire. It's a track that takes place in the midst of a breakup that was much needed, unfortunately. It's adrenaline-running in composition, with a bad-ass muddy guitar solo embracing the recurrent piano melody line in its tense second half. Trust The Tension: As soon as the monotone, punkish vocals kicked in, I automatically drew references to The Clash and Billy Idol. It's dark, sinister, with a swift change into harmonious choruses. "And I’ll leave it all behind. / Well now you know that I’ll learn to trust the tension / and I’ll learn to let things go. / So if you plan on leaving, darling, let me know. / I never used to act like this before." This track has to be my favorite because of how clean its new-wave and post-punk dip is, all while embracing electronica at its fullest. Another Go: Out of all the tracks, the lead guitar in this track alone has to be my favorite highlight of the rock staple. The left pan in the first half of the song cuts right to it - making the crisp guitar flavorful as well as fun. The distorted vocals in the chorus is an interesting production note, slightly sounding as if the lead singer is drowning in his frustration. Then, the piano enters with a quite banger worthy 5 seconds of 1/8 beats. Pick Up The Pace: This track - vocally - carries the poise of Morrissey all while embarking a Killers sound. Dipping into unrequited love, Hitt is determined that if this girl picks up the pace, she’ll come back into his arms like she had once did before. One of the highlights in this track alone is the engagement of the keyboard. Coining some synths while fostering some light percussion that almost sounds like dripping water, Pick Up The Pace is a song that is built around its continuous metaphorical persistence in both lyricism and composition. Don't Be Like That: Our last track on On Desire is something special. Even though it's not lyrically a breath of happiness - it's more so a melancholic reflection, "Back when you were blonde and I was green to your ways…" It's a swift but pleasant end to the ears instrumentally, with some tight Strokes influences in the verses, while honing some slight reflective paradise in the chorus' composition. The track in its latter half continues its looping build up but slowly fades it out, closing the album as a work in whole.

Pre-order On Desire here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-desire/id1081133616

Check out Drowners online:

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Review by: Gabi Bruckner

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tonguetiedmag · 9 years ago

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playlist: How to Get By in College: Your First-Year Go-To

Attending a university is exciting but also scary. Believe me, as an incoming freshman one of my biggest fears is that - will I be able to get by in a swarm of students? Will I be able to handle the expectations, the complex social situations, the heavy work load? Have no fear though. Just kick back, listen to this curated rock-based playlist, and let college become something more than just a scary change of direction - but an inviting, welcoming atmosphere.

When You Sleep / My Bloody Valentine Hell Is Warm / The Sidekicks Last Nite / The Strokes 1979 / Smashing Pumpkins Swirl / Westkust Blue By You / Turnstile Gold Soundz / Pavement Cool / Tigers Jaw Blue Boy / Mac Demarco Disorder / Joy Division Drag / Day Wave Harvard / Diet Cig All Those Friendly People / Funeral Suits Get Away / Yuck Aphasia / Pinegrove

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Playlist by: Gabi Bruckner

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music: acts to check out at govball this year

Acts Worth Checking Out At This Year's Governors Ball

Being that this is my first post here at Tongue Tied Mag, I figured it's best to share my excitement over this year's Governors Ball with a curated list of acts that essentially, you need to see. For those of you whom have no idea what Governors Ball is - Governors Ball is an annual festival featuring a diverse assortment of acts ranging from your typical indie rock go-tos to your headlining EDM DJs. It's often referred to as the "NYC Coachella" - but it rather has a soft place in my heart as the festival that is about celebrating the diversity that cultivates all boroughs of New York City (sorry Panorama, but you can't beat the significance of Gov Ball in our hearts!)

Friday

Headlining act: The Strokes

These New York City natives rekindled rock and took part in a wide-spread revival that cultivated not just the garage rock scene, but the indie rock scene as well. Julian Casablancas’ raspy vocals and the hard-hitting but melodic, witty and in-your-face instrumentation band members Nick Valensi, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti had to offer in their debut album, Is This It truly revived NYC’s rock n’ roll scene and brought them as a household name in the new-millennium of rock. And, what makes their set a big must-see is that The Strokes are notorious for doing most of their touring solely at festivals years apart - so if you’re going to be at Gov Ball you might as well be part of the hype.

Songs to check out?

“Someday” from Is This It

“You Talk Too Much” from Room On Fire

“Reptilia” from Room On Fire

Beck

I’m a loser baby, so why don’t you kill me? If you’re unfamiliar with Beck other than his big smashing hit of the 90s (”Loser”), I hope this’ll persuade you into stopping by and checking out his set. Beck is probably one of the smartest if-not most respected musicians in this industry. He’s all about a do-it-yourself attitude that in an industry full of synthetic musicianship, it’s refreshing and inspiring. Known for his experimental sound, Beck incorporates a broad range of elements into his music - mostly folk, funk, hip-hop, and alternative rock.

Songs to check out?

“Loser” from Mellow Gold

“E-Pro” from Guero

“Go It Alone” from Guero

Bloc Party

If there’s one indie album that sums up the 2000s in whole, Silent Alarm would be it. If you’re a fan of observant lyricism and subject matters that contain politics and the anger of our youth - that is essentially Bloc Party’s debut album. Since then the band has went through a complete line-up change, switching their sound around from witty punk influence to now electronic, alternative dance. You can argue that their latest project, Hymns, isn’t essentially their best - but there’s no denying that Bloc Party is a definite MUST-SEE at this festival. I can’t stress this enough. I’m genuinely upset that I have prom on their performance day.

Songs to check out?

“Positive Tension” from Silent Alarm

“Octopus” from Four

“Letter to My Son” from Intimacy

Father John Misty

Fans of Fleet Foxes probably know singer-songwriter Josh Tillman (Father John Misty) quite well as the drummer for the band during the Helplessness Blues era. And if you have no idea who Father John Misty is, just take a quick gander at his Twitter and Instagram accounts. Both are equally hysterical. His sophomore album, I Love You, Honeybear is a concept folk and indie rock album full of personal reflection - regret in complex relationships and situations that are addressed in sarcastic/comical remarks that leave you with one honest but heartwarming anecdote.

Songs to check out?

“The Night Josh Tillman Came To Our Apt.” from I Love You, Honeybear

“Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings” from Fear Fun

“Chateau Lobby #4 (In C for Two Virgins)” from I Love You, Honeybear

Jamie xx

Jamie xx is most popularly known as 1/3 of indie band The xx, but he also has a DJ career of his own, and is probably one of the most refreshing acts coming out of the electronic scene at that. If you’re a fan of trip-hop and house music, this British DJ is for you.

Songs to check out?

“I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)” from In Colour

“Far Nearer” from Far Nearer/Beat For EP

“Loud Places” from In Colour

Bully

Okay. Alicia Bognanno is my first-love. Bully’s debut album, Feels Like, is that right dosage of witty bar-fight attitude nestled with grungey, breathy, and raw vocals that makes you feel more punk than you were before. And - fun fact - Alicia engineered and produced Bully’s debut album. Yes!

Songs to check out?

“Trying” from Feels Like

“Milkman” from Feels Like

“I Remember” from Feels Like

Saturday

Headlining act: The Killers

Ah, yes. The band that brought us the infamous Mr. Brightside. Why pass up on the opportunity to dance around and embrace our youth during their closing set? The significance of Hot Fuss in the new millennium cannot be stressed enough. And more so, the significance of tracks like “Mr. Brightside” cannot be stressed enough in my teenage years. Bottom line is, if you’re not going to go see The Killers on Saturday, are you really experiencing Gov Ball to the full effect?

Songs to check out? (Other than “Mr. Brightside”.)

“On Top” from Hot Fuss

“Somebody Told Me” from Hot Fuss

“When You Were Young” from Sam’s Town

Albert Hammond, Jr.

Best known as the guitarist for rock band The Strokes, Albert Hammond, Jr.’s solo career is not something to overlook. I personally didn’t get into him until recently, when I found out he was an act for Saturday’s Gov Ball list. And now, I can’t stop listening to his sophomore effort, ¿Cómo Te Llama? (check it out, when you get a chance.) If you’re a fan of indie rock, punk, and garage rock - this is the guy for you.

Songs to check out?

“Born Slippy” from Momentary Masters (This is definitely one of my favorites.)

“GfC” from ¿Cómo Te Llama?

“Side Boob” from Momentary Masters

De La Soul

A 1-2, a 1-2. If you’re a hip-hop nerd you know how important this performance is. Their debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising is considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. The group itself is one of the pioneers of the Native Tongues collective, one of the most important rap eras of hip-hop. And, if the name De La Soul doesn’t click, maybe their Gorillaz collaboration on “Feel Good Inc.” will help you.

The group had released a kick-starter campaign last year to get the proper funding to release a ninth studio album, and here we have it - to be released in April and most likely will be included in their Gov Ball set.

Songs to check out?

“Me, Myself, and I” from 3 Feet High and Rising

“Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)” from De La Soul Is Dead

“Breakadawn” from Buhloone Mindstate

Catfish and the Bottlemen

If you’re a fan of The Kooks and The Wombats, this UK band is a no-brainer for you. They’re gritty, they’re catchy, all the good embodiments of indie rock that make you want to scream their lyrics at the top of your lungs and dance around your bedroom for a solid hour to their debut effort, The Balcony.

Songs to check out?

“Kathleen” from The Balcony

“Cocoon” from The Balcony

“Homesick” from The Balcony

Marian Hill

First time I listened to Marian Hill I was absolutely mesmerized. This electronic collaboration contains simplistic, ambient production complimenting a soulful but innocent voice. If you enjoy things of that ambient nature, with jazz influence nestled in its production, please check them out.

Songs to check out?

“Down” from Down (Single)

“One Time” from Sway

“Lips” from Sway

Nothing

From the Philly scene we have the band Nothing. Now, if you enjoy elements of shoe-gaze with hard-hitting rock and are a fan of the band Whirr, then Nothing is truly up your alley.

Songs to check out?

“Vertigo Flowers” from Tired of Tomorrow

“Hymn to the Pillory” from Guilty of Everything

“Get Well” from Guilty of Everything

Sunday

Headlining act: Kanye West

Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Kanye West changed hip-hop dramatically in the 2000s. Despite his successful career as producer for hip-hop dominated artists in the new millenium, West’s debut The College Dropout introduced a sound that was so foreign it brought him to rap’s forefront as a pioneer of this new-wave of rappers in a sea full of gangsta. Since then, Mr. West inspired rappers (like Drake and Tyler the Creator) to follow in his artistic experimental footsteps.

Songs to check out?

“Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1” from The Life of Pablo (It’s finally on Spotify!)

“Heartless” from 808s & Heartbreak

“Stronger” from Graduation

Courtney Barnett

Melbourne rocker swept away the alternative crowd in 2015 with her debut, Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit. The album itself is indie-rock goodness, with rambly, witty, dead-honest lyricism swept around fun, blue-grassy inspired melodies with bits of punk and garage. Personal side-note: she’s my favorite act of 2015. Seriously. I think she really killed it last year, so I’m excited to see her on Sunday and hopefully (after checking out her stuff) you’ll be too.

Songs to check out?

“Pedestrian At Best” from Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit

“Elevator Operator” from Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit

"Debbie Downer" from Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit

Two Door Cinema Club

You probably know this band, so giving a full out discography shouldn’t persuade you enough to stop by and fling your legs around to their set at this year’s Gov Ball. Tourist History was probably the epitome of my freshman year. Indie pop with fun-loving guitar riffs that make you want to get up and dance the night away - THAT is Two Door Cinema Club.

Songs to check out?

“Something Good Can Work” from Tourist History

“Sun” from Beacon

“What You Know” from Tourist History

Chet Faker

Melbourne-based electronic artist came on the scene in a flash with his rendition of “No Diggity” that brought him to quite an internet frenzy. Then, in 2014, Chet Faker released his debut album Built on Glass (which, on a personal note, easily is one of my favorite electronic albums.) Chet Faker’s soulful voice is intriguing but also addicting, and his downtempo/chill accompaniment makes his whole package as an artist nonetheless mesmerizing. And, his collaborations with Flume are worth checking out. If you’re a fan of early Little Dragon, James Blake, and FKA Twigs, Chet Faker is for you, I can guarantee.

Songs to check out?

“To Me” from Built on Glass

“1998″ from Built on Glass

“This Song Is Not About a Girl” from Lockjaw EP

Vince Staples

Some people confuse Vince with hip-hop collective, Odd Future, but Vince is on his own flight and is part of the California rap collective Cutthroat Boyz. Figured I might as well clear any confusion that surrounds this up-and-coming rapper. First time I listened to Vince I came across the video for “Nate” and, automatically, I was a fan. His debut effort, Summertime ‘06, is a personal album that discusses a lot of the societal problems Vince had to face since that date on, touching on subjects those in the projects face and advocating for immediate change. For those that appreciate the works of J. Cole and Earl Sweatshirt, Vince is another rapper you need to get into.

Songs to check out?

“Jumpman Off The Roof” from Summertime ‘06

“Lift Me Up” from Summertime ‘06

“Nate” from Shyne Coldchain Vol. 2 (mixtape)

Day Wave

Lo-fi goodness. That is Day Wave. Fans of bands like Beach Fossils will appreciate this effort from Jackson Phillips, greatly.

Songs to check out?

“Drag” from Headcase EP

“Stuck” from Hard To Read EP

“Hard to Read” from Hard to Read EP

Most importantly, I hope you enjoy yourself at this year’s Gov Ball. Remember, you’re doing great!

Article by: Gabriella Bruckner

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