NiteGuide Magazine, November 2012
Macklemore (Ben Haggerty) walked onstage like a man with the world at his fingertips, full of confidence and swagger. When he turned his back to the audience with one arm extended, I wondered for a moment if this would be a show inflated with ego and self indulgence. From the moment he spun around to face the crowd until the last note of the encore, Macklemore and beat master Lewis proved me wrong -in a huge way.
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds and Nico Vega's Aja Volkman-Reynolds' Weirdly Perfect Romance
LA Weekly, July 2012
The rock and roll fairy tale has more to do with booze-fueled, groupie-filled nights than it does babies and happily-ever-after romances. But for Dan Reynolds and Aja Volkman-Reynolds, the latter is proving to be true.
At first glance the pair are a bit of an odd couple, Reynolds towering over Volkman-Reynolds' tiny frame. Yet moments into observing their quirky compatibility, the pair are completely charming. Both serve as lead singers of separate rock bands, he with indie outfit Imagine Dragons and she with L.A. favorites Nico Vega. The two met in 2010 after playing at Wasted Space in Las Vegas, where they performed on the same bill. While they felt an immediate spark, marriage wasn't exactly on either of their radars.
NiteGuide Magazine, November 2012
After working with pop divas and starlets alike, (the girls have penned songs with Kelly Rowland, Kylie Minogue, Ke$ha, and The Pussycat Dolls) NERVO made the transition from demo vocalists for their sing- ers to vocalists on their own material. Self proclaimed clubbers and ravers, Liv shared they prefer the grind of the DJ lifestyle versus a life in the pop mainstream, stating “Where pop stars live the glamorous life, DJs dig into the nitty gritty.”
NiteGuide Magazine, June 2012
"With an inundating flood of “Superstar DJs” funneling into the mainstream, three producers are championing the underground –a place that for all intents and purposes is constantly evolving. Tony McGuinness, Paavo Silijamäki and Jono Grant comprise Above & Beyond, a trio of electronic musicians currently sweeping the nation."
Niteguide Magazine, August 2011
"During their collective 10 years as a band, music festivals initially provided the Vermont natives with the platform necessary to reach the masses. After countless festival appearances, GPN performed on the prestigious main stage at The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in June, and headlined both nights of their self-constructed Grand Point North Festival. Their hard earned success brings validation to the group, and allows room to acknowledge the benefits of being a hard working rock band."
Tiësto
NiteGuide Magazine, April 2012
"If there’s one DJ who evokes immediate recognition, it’s Tiësto. The global superstar continues to write electronic dance music history by attaining genre firsts. He set new industry standards in 2002 by selling out an arena in the UK, performed at the Olympic opening ceremonies in Athens, and recently gave Twitter its first-ever real time performance to millions of fans. With the rise of EDM in America soaring to new heights, the highly regarded music man offers precious insight into the stateside acceptance of electronic dance music."
Electric Guest
Niteguide Magazine, May 2012
"Electric Guest creates distinct movement in their music. A movement that stirs emotion in the listener, unlocking a synth-tinged soulfulness that’s heavy on pop-savvy and wrought with hipster groove. Recently releasing their debut full-length album, Mondo, Electric Guest is indie-soul at its finest."
Captain Paul Watson of Whale Wars
LifeAbove11, June 2011
"Captain Paul Watson achieved mainstream popularity after the success of Animal Planet’s controversial show “Whale Wars.” Now in it’s fourth season, the show follows the Captain and his fleet on their missions to protect sea life. Captain Paul Watson has spent his life pursuing those behind the reckless slaughter of whales and dolphins, through his Sea Shepherd organization. Often criticized for his interventionist approach, he has intervened with whaling to the extent of absorbing damage to his own ships, and led the fight to end whaling throughout the worlds oceans."
Lissie
NiteGuide Magazine, April 2012
"With so much heavy weight touring under her belt, Lissie’s love affair with music festivals began as a spectator when she attended Bonnaroo at the age of nineteen. Barefoot and completely immersed in Bonnaroo’s atmosphere, the experience played an integral role in her appreciation of the circuit. Lissie and her exceptional band played over twenty music festivals last summer alone and are set to hit the carousel again this summer, starting with a coveted slot on the Coachella 2012 lineup. With all the romanticized notions of playing a music festival, Lissie notes that hard work is an essential and less-than-glamourous component of the scene."
Egyptian: A Modern Rock Romance
LifeAbove11, April 2011
"With all the debate and angst that’s fallen on our shadowy generation, it’s easy to fall victim to cynicism and lack of identity. Every era in America has experienced strife and doubt, with the current times being no exception. Yet through every generation lies a common comfort. Music. From the simplicity and effectiveness of a striking love song, to the complex nature of intricately threaded concept albums, music has channeled America into avenues of commonality.
The Rise of EDM
NiteGuide Magazine, March 2012
"Signs of mainstream acceptance exist in every facet of the entertainment industry, from an Oscar win by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for their electronic score for The Social Network in 2011, to the amazing haul of Grammy awards that Dubstep king Skrillex took home in February. Many artists agree that social media outlets and YouTube played crucial roles in industry acceptance, where the volume of fan feed back can be measured, and word-of-mouth propels artists to new levels. The momentum of the electronic movement is backed further by the performance of supergroup Swedish House Mafia at Madison Square Garden in New York, making the trio the first electronic act to play-and subsequently sell out-the iconic venue."
NiteGuide Magazine, November 2011
"Purists argue that the current state of hip hop has shifted into a commercial landslide, and with the rise of web-based media, criticisms lurk around every corner. Now championed as an underground hip hop hero, Daley could quickly side with the mainstream disapproval, but resists. The veteran rapper admits to gaining insight over the years, questioning the times early in his career when he quickly wrote off various types of rap music."
Linkin Park Save The Children Japan
LifeAbove11, September 2011
"Engaging with fans was clearly a priority for Linkin Park at the energized show. Considering the group has sold over 27 million records worldwide and played to crowds of over 100,000, the tiny venue was truly a gift to die hard Linkin Park fans. During what some would consider a bootleggers dream, the boys cranked out hit after hit, where an obvious connection sizzled between the band and the crowd. Ripping through radio hits including “Faint,” “Numb,” and “In The End,” the group also played fan favorites such as “No More Sorrow,” and “Iridescent.” The California natives also relaxed for a moment, performing the acoustic track “The Messenger.”
Young The Giant
NiteGuide Magazine, October 2011
"The album itself offers intelligent instrumentals with pleasing harmonies, and charismatic frontman Sameer Gadhia brings their style full circle. The seamless sound of the album was captured-somewhat surprisingly-by recording it completely live, with the band playing together for each track. The crispness of the record is a direct reflection of producer Joe Chicarelli, who’s known for bringing out the best in bands such as The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket, and The Shins. 'He kinda beat the crap out of us,' Comtois laughingly shared. 'He really made us work at our instruments, our songwriting, and fine tuned our focus. It was a combination of those things.'"
POD and Norma Lopez
LifeAbove11, September 2010
"After selling more than 8 million records, being nominated for three Grammyʼs, anddefying stereotypes and expectations, P.O.D. remains accessible to the people.
Guitarist Marcos Curiel shared with Life Above 11 the drive behind playing the "NeverAgain" benefit concert, dedicated to slain Moreno Valley high school student Norma Lopez. Curiel also candidly shed light on their upcoming album, the bands attitude, and how P.O.D.ʼs army of fans acquired the name "Warriors."
Grouplove
NiteGuide Magazine, February 2012
"The story of how a band comes together generally begins through similar paths, whether forming in high school or college, or seeking out members through newspaper ads - and more recently via social media. With an unending list of bands who united under these terms, Grouplove’s story begins under slightly different circumstances. They formed on the Greek island of Crete."
Amy Winehouse
Niteguide Magazine, August 2011
..."I had the opportunity to attend Coachella that year, and Amy was high on my priority list. I wish I could say that her performance moved me as much as her album, but Amy had already entered into the lifestyle that would be her eventual demise. Unable to finish her cover of Lauryn Hill’s “That Thing,” her back up singers finished the tune for her. There were glimmering moments of greatness in her performance that hot April afternoon. The unfortunate reality is that her future artistic contributions must go unrealized. Truly a gift, Amy’s music will live on forever, and influence generations to come."
NiteGuide Magazine, July 2011
"The Bangles are arguably one of the most recognizable all-girl bands in pop music history. The 80’s benefitted from their contributions, scoring multiple hits in the US and across the world, allowing the group to work with 80’s music royalty including Prince and Cyndi Lauper.
Imagine Dragons
NiteGuide Magazine, January 2012
"Frontman Dan Reynolds and his group Imagine Dragons caught the attention of producer extraordinaire Alex da Kid (Rihanna, Eminem, Sklyar Grey) with their anthemic indie-popster sound. Now signed with Interscope and it’s subsidiary KidinaKorner, NiteGuide phoned the Vegas native in between recording sessions to hear how Sin City influenced the band, and what to expect in 2012."
NiteGuide Magazine, March 2011
"Legendary DJ Carl Cox rose to fame in the early stages of the electronic scene, and over the past two decades acquired the “Best DJ” title by multiple magazines including MixMag, Muzik, and the International Dance Commission. A longtime household name in the UK, and an EDM superstar in the US, NiteGuide had the pleasure of catching up with Carl about the nuances of his first US gig, his integral history with Ultra, and why his new album will keep you on the dance floor."
