Since the group’s inception in Prescott, Arizona, in 2009, the quartet featuring Brian Moss (guitar/vocals), Jordan Fairless (bass/vocals), Andrew “Red” Johnson (keys/vocals), and Cameron Laforest (drums/percussion/vocals) has been on a non-stop upward musical trajectory, with this past year or so seeing the group support Umphrey’s McGee, headline their own national tour, and consistently rise higher and higher on the numerous festival bills they’ve been featured on this summer. Spafford is undoubtedly one of the biggest rising stars on the jam scene right now. Saturday - Spafford at Concord Music Hall Listen to Manic Focus’ “Habit” featuring Russ Liquid below to get a taste of what’s to come on Friday night, and swoop your tickets here. As collaborators on GRiZ’s All Good Records, Russ Liquid and Manic Focus share a common sense of musicality and interest in pushing the boundaries of electronic music as its known today. Russ Liquid in his own right is something special, heading the electrofunk powerhouse The Russ Liquid Test, which sees Scott joined by guitarist Andrew Block and drummer Deven Trusclair. Russell Scott), the electronic producer and classically trained pianist, saxophonist, flutist, and trumpeter. As the years have gone by, Manic Focus has continued to be on the forefront of innovation, frequently enhancing his performances with live instrumentation, including frequent collaborator, drummer Jacob Barinholtz, in addition to special cameos from the likes of Big Gigantic’s Dominic Lalli, GRiZ, and The Floozies’ Matt Hill.įor this special Friday performance at Bottom Lounge, Manic Focus will team with Russ Liquid (a.k.a. Over the past few years, the producer has been blowing up as a must-see live act, with his shows always offering his patented hard-hitting bass lines juxtaposed with thrilling vocal samples pulled from a wide range of genres. Originally from the Twin Cities but based in Chicago, John “JmaC” McCarten, better known as electronic producer Russ Liquid, is known for his dynamic sound that perfectly synthesizes soul, dubstep, hip-hop, blues, funk, and more. We’ve decided to give you the inside scoop on a few of our favorites, and we’ll see you there!įriday - Manic Focus & Russ Liquid at Bottom Lounge There are a number of official after-parties planned to keep the party going each night. However, the festivities in Chicago won’t end once the music stops at Grant Park. L4LM’s Top 10 Acts To Catch At North Coast Music Festival Given its lineup, the festival itself is already set up to be quite an experience in its own right, with its internationally renowned headliners- Deadmau5 & Eric Prydz, STS9, Primus, Ween, Gucci Mane, Bonobo, Damian Marley, Carnage, Tipper, and Big Boi-drawing just as many fans as its stacked down bill, which includes Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Bob Moses, Ganja White Noise, Autograf, Lettuce, BadBadNotGood, Tank and the Bangas, SunSquabi, Spafford, The Russ Liquid Test, and Manic Focus, just to name a few. (Ticket for North Coast Music Festival are available here.)
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North Coast already boasts an enviable and diverse lineup, pulling some beloved names from the electronic, jam, hip-hop, and reggae scenes and beyond for one of their most eclectic and can’t-miss lineups to date.
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Since Crywolf's conception four years ago, his intimate, melodic, avantgarde releases have garnered their own unique following, with a loyalty rarely seen in the world of electronic music.Chicago’s now-annual Labor Day Weekend gathering, North Coast Music Festival, is right around the corner, with Grant Park once again ready to play host for the celebration falling from September 1st through 3rd.
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Illenium has distinguished himself from the myriad of others through an … Read More About Crywolf (Live)Ĭrywolf, otherwise known as Justin Taylor Phillips, is a producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, CA.
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The Denver-based producer known as Illenium has been turning heads in the dance music community over the past year and for good reason. There are melodic bass producers, and then there is Nick Miller. Saturday or 2 Day Phoenix Lights wristband & valid afterparty ticket required for entry. Relentless Beats presented Illenium + Crywolf – Supernova on Saturday, Apat Rawhide Event Center in Chandler, AZ.