The HighLife

... was amazing!  Each day, from about noon when the first bands of the day struck their first chords, into the next morning when Silent Storm Silent Disco  would release the most dedicated masses from its white picket fenced corral, presented a brand new adventure.  Audibly, visually, edibly, and everything else in between.  There really weren't any bad acts at all.  We could probably try to post them all, but instead here are the ones that put on the most mind-blasting experiences.  Enjoy!


1. The Flaming Lips  

The colors, the streamers, the balloons, the confetti, the disco balls, the golden girl in the backdrop.  Pretty much the happiest show i've ever seen in my life.  Period.


2.  Ghostland Observatory

The breakout group of the entire festival.  Also quite possibly the best light show, accompanied with seriously heavy bass, you will find anywhere right now.   Ever heard of light that bends.


3.  The McLovin's

You were definitely not this cool when you were 16.  After they ripped all of us sweaty kids a new one, they came back for what proved to be the only encore that was actually answered all weekend.  And what an encore it was.


4.  Big Gigantic 

Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken definitely know how to party.   Working the Saxophone/production and the drums respectively, it feels like music you're familiar with already.  Just better.


5.  Sound Tribe Sector 9 

These dudes brought the rhythm, the funk, the bass, and the rest of the kitchen sink.  Essentially the sound of awesomeness!


Yup, take me back there now!!!!!!  Oh well, until next year.  Maybe we'll see you there next time.  Till then, thank you NATEVA!!!

                                

New music from Pretty Lights.  New EP coming July 29th.

Pretty Lights - I Can See It In Your Face

Tour Dates
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15-Jul Camp Bisco Mariaville, New York
24-Jul Evolve Festival Nova Scotia, Canada
30-Jul Wanderlust Festival Squaw Valley, California
7-Aug Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, Colorado
14-Aug Outside Lands San Francisco, California
3-Sep North Coast Music Festival Chicago, Illinois
4-Sep Electric Zoo Festival New York, New York

Jen Mas does not need much of a preamble.  Her music is all the intro you need.  This DJ, Producer, Promoter from NYC has been conquering dance floors, halls, parties, clubs, and everything else in between forever.  She's also in charge of Vitus Productions, a collective of some of the best DJs/Producers you'll find anywhere.  This track was just released, and in her own words, it "covers a lot of ground as far as... musical tastes are concerned, and it was a chance... to do something different mix-wise too."  So people, strap yourselves in for the best thing to happen to you all week, and prepare to dance! All hail the Queen!

Life is a Song by Jen Mas

                   

Still one of the best videos of all time.  Of all time.  Directed by Michel Gondry.  Chemical Brothers - Star Guitar

This is an absolute must listen.  For a while now, XLR8R has been producing City Guide podcasts by various talented DJs and producers in different cities around the country.  They recently posted one from Boston nightlife impressarios Soul Clap.  Their set, especially after hearing the other city mixes, is a fitting tribute to the bean and how we get it done. Though all the mixes are great in their own right, definitely have to shout out the Philly mix from DJ/Producers Starkey and Dev79.  Splitting time on the decks to deliver a mix worthy of holding it down for the entire Keystone state. 


Soul Clap's Boston Mix
(Click to listen/download via XLR8R)


Starkey and Dev79's Philly Mix

and also of interest...

Ghetto Division's Chicago Mix
Star Eyes' Love from NY Mix
Nosaj Thing's LA Mix
Dubbel Dutch's Austin Mix

What's your favorite mix?

The mighty Mos Def and Mr. Dash, at it again with the help of Ski Beatz and other talented guests.  Out March 30th.

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In case you hadn't noticed, it's been ladies week all week on THL.  We hope you've enjoyed it, maybe even discovered something new.  So to close out the week, let's kick off the weekend with a couple of old school sets from one of my favorite DJs anywhere, DJ Sodie.  Here is a great Break mixset plus a solid mix of Drum and Bass from the multi-talented DJ, singer, pianist, and photographer, to get you jumping into Friday night.

Break -  Fragment31

DnB -  PendulumOwns2



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Three things.  First, if you've been following all week, we hope you dig!  Second, thanks to all the featured ladies for being so talented!  Third, Rock it out this weekend! We will!

The Naked Heroes & Bodega Girls 2/24 from Bodega Girls

Your local dance party purveyors Bodega Girls
with special guest The Naked Heroes (NYC)
Dance Party Tonight!!! (02.24.10)
@ Middlesex Lounge
Cambridge, MA

Bitter:Sweet with De-Phazz in between. All-purpose music.

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour - The Golden Age