August 18, 2010
Justin Bieber, 800% Slower = Ambient Masterpiece
J. BIEBZ – U SMILE 800% SLOWER by Shamantis
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July 23, 2010
Event : Exposure #26 MMA DJ Battle
Marley will be competing in the upcoming Exposure series DJ battle in Asheville! The competition involves a 10-minute mix-off, judged by a panel of NC’s finest DJs. Come support the local DJ scene and give it up for your favorites! ” 10:00 – 3:00am $5 18 & up ***************************** The $5 cover also gives you […]
read moreJuly 15, 2010
Video : Mr. Invisible × Native Instruments
Last month, Mr. Invisible shot two videos in Los Angeles demonstrating the new Maschine beat machine and X1 controller from Native Instruments. Mr. Invisible Performing Live with Maschine Justin Aswell Maschine Solo Mr. Invisible is: • Justin Aswell (MC, production) • Ill-Use (MC. production) • Marley Carroll (DJ) Mr. Invisible’s newly-revamped website (beta) has just […]
read moreJuly 8, 2010
Selected : Eric Lindley (New Album, NYTimes Feature)
About a year ago, we featured Eric Lindley on the blog. Eric is a singer, writer and composer who makes beautifully hushed lo-fi pop songs in the style of Smog, Elliott Smith, Arthur Russell, et al, but abstracted with sparse electronics. This month, he will release Oh, Light under his new moniker, Careful. The new record is […]
read moreJune 28, 2010
Video : Mr. Invisible L.A. Roundup
June has been insane, which accounts for the lack of updates / Melanaster news as of late. We’ll be back soon in full-force, new & improved. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s been going on with my other projects: • Mr. Invisible spent a week in L.A. earlier this month as part of our sponsorship […]
read moreMay 29, 2010
Selected : Stephan Bodzin
Stephan Bodzin is an experimental electronic artist and minimal techno producer from Bremen, Germany. He started a label called HERZBLUT, and in 2007 released a full-length album called Liebe Ist. My fascination with minimal house and techno is all so new, but it continues to grow daily. Especially when I encounter tracks like this. Stephan […]
read moreMay 25, 2010
Music Video : Bjork – It’s In Our Hands (Marley Carroll Remix)
New companion music video for Marley’s remix of Björk’s “It’s In Our Hands,” which appears on The Remixes.
read moreMay 7, 2010
Free Download – Marley Carroll (Live at Club 828)
Melanaster Records, in partnership with ONE WORLD Entertainment, is offering a free download of Marley Carroll’s live DJ set from March 27, 2010 at Club 828 in Asheville. That night, Marley shared the bill with Lorn and Martyn (Brainfeeder). This download is a raw, unedited recording straight from the sound board. A quick sampling of […]
read moreApril 26, 2010
Event : Melanaster w/Rio Bravo 05.15.10
Saturday, May 15th 2010 The Melanaster Band will join Wilmington-based progressive rockers Rio Bravo for an intimate show at Asheville’s Hookah Bar. Rio Bravo is a virile quartet of young rockers that recalls Radiohead, Band of Horses and Muse. They’re embarking on an East Coast tour, and this will be their first show in Asheville. […]
read moreApril 12, 2010
Event : Melanaster at All Go West Fest!
The Melanaster Band will be joining a slew of Asheville’s finest indie musicians for the All Go West festival on Saturday, April 24th. The event takes place on two outdoor stages in West Asheville (in front of Harvest Records, next to the Rocket Club) and is absolutely free! Bottom line : Free music, beer, and […]
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