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Hudson Mohawke @ Viral Radio: Trouw

Charlotte — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:46:45 +0000

Critic darling and new master of the home made pop/electro/pan pipe scene Hudson Mohawke is here in Amsterdam promoting his album ‘Butter’.. umm scrumptious. If you’re fans of such acts as Picture Plane, Passion Pit and Yacht then you’ll love this laddy so don’t miss out.

Starts at 22.30 and costs 12 euros see here for more info

Words from the Guardian: From mixing on his dad’s hi-fi at the age of eight, to competing in the UK DJ finals at 15, Ross Birchard has never lacked chutzpah. Under the moniker Hudson Mohawke, Birchard now has his sights set on making great pop music, albeit in the most challenging way he can find. Of all the many labels applied to Hudson Mohawke’s music, “wonky” may be the best. From 90s R&B to 80’s soul, hip-hop to dubstep, numerous styles of black music are incorporated, manipulated and bounced against each other. It’s like eating candyfloss and helium on a speeding rollercoaster: exhilarating and discombobulating in equal measure. Sometimes, as with final track Black’n'Red, you’re left simply disorientated, the parts not adding up to a whole. More often, though, the experiment works – and listening to Butter can feel like eavesdropping on the future, the next iteration of Timbaland’s future pop, or Outkast’s whacked-out funk.

Passion Pit @ Paradiso – Cancelled

Charlotte — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:27:49 +0000

We’re sad to report that tonight’s Passion Pit concert has been cancelled due to the singer being rather under the weather. Tickets are still valid for their show on November the 4th or you can return them to the box office.

Even though they’re not playing, we’re still catching up with them later for a chat about all things Passion Pit. So be sure to check out the website soon for the full interview

Passion Pit @ Paradiso

Charlotte — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:03:18 +0000

Delivering some of the best alternative pop this year, this act is should be placed up there with Animal Collective in terms of atmospheric twangs and beats and use their music to soundtrack your summer. In Amsterdam for the first time as part of their extensive world tour, this concert will be brilliant.

Check out their latest single ‘The Reeling’ and the review from our lad over at StuckRecords.com:

‘”We’d thought we’d give this the nod for Single of the Week as it a valiant attempt to try something different. You’ll find a whole range of style and influences in this record. Pulsing synths effects are layered over a guitar-centred tune to agreeable effect, creating an alternative-disco vibe. Good singalong vocals add to the fun, as does the organ presiding over the middle-eight. Deserves more of a hearing than it’s currently getting.”

Starts at 20.00 and costs 12 euros