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 moreStephan 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. [audio:vendetta.mp3] […]
read moreNew companion music video for Marley’s remix of Björk’s “It’s In Our Hands,” which appears on The Remixes.
read moreMelanaster 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 moreSaturday, 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 moreThe 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 […]
read moreKeepon is an interactive robotic toy designed to be used in social and behavioral therapy. His simple interactions can aid in developing communication in kids with autism or developmental disorders. He’s something of a YouTube celebrity (he stars in Spoon’s “Don’t You Evah” Video), but this simple drum exercise is my favorite demonstration.
read moreLast week, The MountainX ran a cover feature called “The Body Electric,” focused on Asheville’s burgeoning electronic music scene. The articles cover Asheville’s place in the world of electronic music (The Body Electric), the subgenres and styles of DJing (DJ Heroics) and the critical role of promoters and venues in growing the scene (Predicting the […]
read moreMr. Invisible got a quick interview with The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff at the Redbull THRE3STYLE event in Charlotte as part of a collaboration with CLT Blog.
read moreSaturday, March 13th, join The Melanaster Band, If You Wannas, and Austin-based rockers Mobley for what promises to be an unforgettable night of killer music. I’ll let these bands speak for themselves (press below), but suffice to say we’re very excited to be sharing the stage with these two crews. Essential info : Club 828 […]
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