You might have seen Nobody holding down his residency at Low End Theory; failing that, you might have caught him playing in Blank Blue or Songodsuns. Nobody is a busy guy, so when he took time to tell us about his Top Ten of 2011, we were pretty excited, and so should you be! Behold-Nobody’s [...]

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gari askew Flying Lotus and Thom Yorke played surprise sets at Low End Theory on April 30, 2011. Gari Askew was in the building!

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Unlike the Thom Yorke DJ set at Low End in March, Erykah Badu’s seemed to be a secret well-kept until the few hours right before her performance. The first lady of neo-soul finally took the stage at around midnight, after sets by Nocando and Co.fee. The dance floor was packed and steamy as she played a mix of 90s hip hop and old-school R&B–Rick James’ “I Love You Mary Jane” drew a particularly good response—and contemporary hip-hop, like Dilla’s “Workingonit.”

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In honor of Low End Theory’s Japan benefit show tomorrow, we are posting VJ/artist/electronic musician Strangeloop’s guide to sci-fi, avant-garde anime and films that feel like DMT trips. He brings the psychedelic visuals that accompany the sonic landscapes of Flying Lotus. This interview by Lainna Fader.

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Photography by Theo Jemison You probably missed out on Radiohead’s Thom Yorke’s surprise DJ set at Low End Theory last week, so you’ll be happy to know that it was filmed! Thom Yorke Live DJ Set @ Low End Theory LA 3.9.11 from Theo Jemison on Vimeo. “We have a very special guest tonight … [...]

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The video for Lazer Sword’s drumless track “Beast’s Reprise” considers the ecstasy of shaking “it” off in slow motion so the ecstasy can be heightened. video directed by Paul Trillo Lazer Sword’s new self-titled album came out on Nov 2 via Innovative Leisure. The duo will be playing Low End Thoery at the Airliner on [...]

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However, after immersion in One For All’s aural landscape, the ear adjusts, and it becomes clear that the minimalism of the compositional style is executed skillfully and consciously, with interwoven layers of legato vocal lines, cleverly syncopated drum tracks, and blues-inspired basslines further complimented by tasteful production and interesting details.

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Our dublab friends are holding their fall dinner fundraiser. We’ll be there to support them, and so should you! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST “CREATIVE CULTIVATION: dublab’s fall fundraiser dinner” Now is your chance to become actively involved in dublab’s mission of sharing progressive music, arts and culture with the world! Help us energize the universe and [...]

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DONATE Via: FreeKutmah.com THE BACKGROUND Kutmah was born in the UK to an Egyptian mother and Scottish father. He moved to the US with his mother when he was 12 years old. They immediately applied for residency to keep them from being sent to Egypt. As a British citizen the court ruled that he would [...]

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