The saying goes that “with age comes wisdom.” But in the case of Lansing, Michigan-based producer Grant Kwiecinski, stage name GRiZ, this couldn’t be less true. At a mere 21-years-old, Kwiecinski is just beginning his professional career, transitioning from a laptop DJ to a true electronic musician. While his resume in terms of discography is in its infancy and his new life on tour still requires some getting used to, Kwiecinski speaks introspectively like an old [...]

There’s a reason people sit and wait patiently for the next release on Pretty Lights Music record label. Not only is the anticipation damn worth the nights spent incessantly checking Facebook for that definitive update, but there’s an understanding when it comes to this label that electronic genius is determined by quality of work rather than frequency.

That being said, April was a cream-yourself-good month for those perseverant followers, as both Gramatik and Michal Menert dropped new albums. Sure, you say, [...]

If you haven’t already seen the incredible lineup for the 2012 Wakarusa music fest, I’ll give you a brief summary:

Pretty Lights, Avett Brothers, Primus, Weir, Robinson & Green Trio, G. Love, Umphrey’s McGee, Big Gigantic, MarchFourth Marching Band, Ghostland Observatory, EOTO, Beats Antique, SOJA, Keller WIlliams, Gary Clark Jr., RJD2, Railroad Earth, Gramatik, That 1 Guy, Bright Light Social Hour, Dirtfoot, Mountain Sprout, Emmitt-Nershi Band … and the list goes on!

After three rounds of artist announcements, starry-eyed festivarians were content [...]

I’ll cut to the chase since I know you’re tired of reading top album lists. 2011 was so one year ago. Anyway this is who I jammed the most last year. Enjoy!

10. Grouplove — Never Trust A Happy Song

Look me in the eyes and with a straight face tell me you don’t like big indie bands that incorporate poppy melodies, positive messages, and unnecessary instruments like tambourine and triangle. Can you do it? Didn’t think so. And while [...]