Posts Tagged ‘Electronic’

FloatingPoints Growing Through Music

May 28th, 2009 by

[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/2631992[/vimeo] Sam Shepard, aka Floatingpoints (piano player, musician, producer, and DJ) has been making music since his early teenage years, and is now beginning to taste fame as Floatingpoints grows in popularity on the international music scene. One of his inspirations for music is the creative jazz musician Sun Ra, for whom he wrote the track [...]

Shanghai Music Chronicles: When Music is Rocking in Shanghai.

May 22nd, 2009 by

Last week our editor’s picks were in tune with my mood for music, and I followed the instructions provided by Mike “Big Duck” Brownell almost to the letter.

May Holidays Were No Holiday for Music

May 6th, 2009 by

Some of my friends are sad that last weekend is over already and some others are happy it is finally over. Last weekend China was invaded by music, it’s been a non-stop music trip since Layabozi began its operations, and the ride is getting more intense every time. One would imagine after a year of this we would already be used to these “rush-hour” weeks of music, but still sometimes it’s overwhelming.

Midi Music Festival 2009 Zhejiang

April 25th, 2009 by

The Midi Music Festival, the biggest rock show in China, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and this year takes place in Zhejiang. The line up has recently been revealed and we have it here for you. We’ve got links to the bands you don’t know and want to know, and info on how to get yourself to Zhejiang. Also, if you are going on a road trip let us know!

Funky Afro Peruvian Sound from Radiokijada

April 15th, 2009 by

(Those are donkey mandibles they are holding, in case you are wondering). Ever heard of Afro-Peruvian music before? Me neither. But whilst it may sound slightly like a contrived new-age genre (See, for example, Lost Music of Celtarabia), it turns out to have deep roots in the fusion of cultures created by African slaves brought [...]

Dorian Concept Full Album for Download

February 25th, 2009 by

Last week we saw and heard Dorian Concept at The Shelter hosted by Free the Wax. He totally rocked with his MicroKorg. Everybody was hungry for more and more music and he played until his batteries were totally spent. If you want more or missed it, you should download his album Seek When is Her, [...]

Dorian Concept: When Music Moves Forward

February 18th, 2009 by

Today Dorian Concept guided a master class to show the technique he uses to create his music. The meeting was interesting and he certainly created expectations for the gig organized by Free the Wax tonight at The Shelter. One thing that I admire about electronic musicians is the freedom they feel from the technique of instrumental music

Pause:Music, a Record Label for Shanghai

February 6th, 2009 by

Pause:Music is the new record label for Shanghai’s musicians. It’s the result of the good work done by Gareth Williams (The Shelter), Michael Michael (Antidote) and B6 (Antidote and NeoCha). Layabozi talked with Gareth about Pause:Music projects and ideas, as a preparation to get ready for tonight launch of the label at Shelter. Read all about it here.