Archive for April, 2010

red bull music academy

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

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Red bull have been running their academy now for well over a decade and as far I’m aware it’s completely unique in its vision and delivery. The content on their site is staggering and in my humble opinion un surpassed.

Last month saw the academy touch down in London and the guest speaker list was incredible. Those that were lucky to be in the audience were treated to lectures by some true legends and new artists breaking through

The cool thing about the red bull music academy is that although its sponsored by a multi national drinks company its still retains the true ethos of underground electronic music in all its forms and delves deep into the minds of the artists and in this day in age that is a rare thing.

If you want to be part of next years academy in fall 2011, applications open early next year. Details, exact dates and event location will be announced soon - keep an eye on their blog, Twitter and Facebook!

We’ve posted a few of their lectures here before and here are a few more video lectures that are essential viewing

Norman Jay

 

Aba Shanti-l

Check out their Video Archive for a huge list of lectures from artists as diverse as ?uestlove to Sly and Robbie

If that wasn’t enough red bull music academy also have RBMA Radio which has mixes and shows from hundreds of DJ’s and producers. New content is continually being added….. some nice editions below

Dam Funk - Show

http://redbullmusicacademyradio.com/shows/2459/

Kyle Hall - Show

http://redbullmusicacademyradio.com/shows/2037/

Go Check!

Roger Steffens’ Reggae Archives

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Roger Steffens’ Reggae Archives from Babylon Falling on Vimeo.

Amazing look into Roger Steffens’ Reggae Archives, with over 300,000 cassetes and records its the biggest collection of Reggae outside Jamaica. This stuff should be regarded as a national treasure

VIA Shook and Babylon Falling

Aloe Blacc

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Check out the latest interview with Aloe Blacc with Maroon Cafe on the Stones Throw website. His Shine Through album was one of my top albums and this year may be the one that he can break through to a wider audience

Check it here