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Pretty Lights is the musical vision of the ultra-versatile Colorado based producer Derek Vincent Smith. At a time when music lovers from almost all subcultures and genres are finding common ground in the basic form of bangin' beats, Pretty Lights is giving the people what they want: electro organic cutting-edge party rocking beats that fill venues with energy and emotion and send dance floors into frenzies.

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Eric Krasno's Project King Canyon Releases New LP Photo Eric Krasno's Project King Canyon Releases New LP
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023

“Charmer” first appeared on King Canyon’s self-titled debut album’s vinyl release. It is an album rooted in nostalgia and a friendship foraged from the love of music. The trio first came together remotely amidst the quarantine in April 2020, Eric Krasno discovered Otis McDonald's music on Instagram ...

Sandunes Stuns With 'Feel Me From The Inside' Photo Sandunes Stuns With 'Feel Me From The Inside'
by Michael Major - October 12, 2023

Sandunes – composer, producer and pianist from Mumbai, India, – mesmerizes with her electronica track 'Feel Me From The Inside', the third single from her upcoming album. Don't miss this transcendental musical experience. “Feel Me From The Inside” is the third single from Sandunes aka Sanaya Ardeshi...

Neo-Soul Rapper G. Finesse Taps Drummer Adam Deitch for 'Off Road' Single Photo Neo-Soul Rapper G. Finesse Taps Drummer Adam Deitch for 'Off Road' Single
by Michael Major - March 09, 2023

Over the past several years, the rapper has taken his talents to Colorado by teaming up with Denver producer Jay.Greens and his new, community-oriented record label Perception Records. Perception Records has sought to spark energy into Denver music by building up the city’s recording industry, and t...

G. Finesse Unveils New Single 'No Games' Photo G. Finesse Unveils New Single 'No Games'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2023

East Side Pain released singles “Keep The Fame (feat. Kim Dawson)” and “We Gon’ Make It” - two tracks with immaculate, layered production, masterful, cutting wordplay, and live instrumentation from the likes of Pretty Lights Live Band and Break Science keyboardist Borahm Lee, Tauk drummer Isaac Teel...

Eric Krasno's 'King Canyon' Album Out Next Week Photo Eric Krasno's 'King Canyon' Album Out Next Week
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023

King Canyon is the supergroup collaboration between Eric Krasno, Otis McDonald, and Mike Chiavaro. The album features notable guests including Derek Trucks and Son Little and has been getting praise from critics and peers including Khruangbin, John Mayer and Adrian Quesada of the Black Pumas. ...

GRAMMY Nominated STU BROOKS Shares '40HZ' EP Photo GRAMMY Nominated STU BROOKS Shares '40HZ' EP
by Michael Major - December 08, 2022

Stu Brooks, co-founder of Dub Trio, has a list of collaborations that reads like a whose-who of the music world. He has shared the stage or the studio with everyone from Academy Award winner Lady Gaga, Danny Elfman, Lauryn Hill, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige to Mike Patton, Pretty Lights, Mark Guiliana...

King Canyon Releases New Single with Son Little Photo King Canyon Releases New Single with Son Little
by Michael Major - December 05, 2022

King Canyon, the supergroup collaboration consisting of Eric Krasno, Otis McDonald, and Mike Chiavaro are excited to release their newest single “Ice & Fire” with Son Little on December 2. So far King Canyon have a few singles including “Mulholland” featuring Derek Trucks, with Will Blades on organ;...

G. Finesse Taps Harry Styles' Live Band Trumpeter for 'Keep the Fame' Photo G. Finesse Taps Harry Styles' Live Band Trumpeter for 'Keep the Fame'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022

“Keep The Fame” is a musical triumph, featuring luminescent live instrumentation from Pretty Lights Live Band and Break Science keyboardist Borahm Lee, Harry Styles trumpeter Parris Fleming, and Tauk drummer Isaac Teel....

GRAMMY Nominated Stu Brooks Shares New Single 'Live Nude Pigs' Featuring Paul Leary a Photo GRAMMY Nominated Stu Brooks Shares New Single 'Live Nude Pigs' Featuring Paul Leary and Fake Legs
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022

Stu Brooks - a co-founder of Dub Trio - has a long list of collaborations. He has shared the stage or the studio with everyone from Academy® Award winner Lady Gaga, Danny Elfman, Lauryn Hill, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige to Mike Patton, Pretty Lights, Mark Guiliana, Slick Rick, and even a posthumous r...

King Canyon Releases New Single 'Mulholland' Featuring Derek Trucks Photo King Canyon Releases New Single 'Mulholland' Featuring Derek Trucks
by Michael Major - November 07, 2022

King Canyon, the supergroup collaboration consisting of Eric Krasno, Otis McDonald, and Mike Chiavaro is excited to release “Mulholland” featuring Derek Trucks, with Will Blades on organ. This is the second single from their self-titled album, which also includes their debut single “Keep On Movin” a...

King Canyon Releases New Single 'Mulholland' Photo King Canyon Releases New Single 'Mulholland'
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022

Eric Krasno is a two-time GRAMMY winning guitarist, musician and producer best known for his work with Soulive, Lettuce, Tedeschi Trucks Band & Pretty Lights. Krasno has been nominated for a GRAMMY a total of seven times for Best Blues Album, Best Contemporary Blues, Best R&B, and Best Electronic Al...

Grammy Nominated Stu Brooks Shares New Single 'Mob Music (Feat. Jason Aaron Butler)' Photo Grammy Nominated Stu Brooks Shares New Single 'Mob Music (Feat. Jason Aaron Butler)'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2022

Stu Brooks - who is a co-founder of Dub Trio - has a list of collaborations and has shared the stage or the studio with everyone from Academy® Award winner Lady Gaga, Danny Elfman, Lauryn Hill, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige to Mike Patton, Pretty Lights, Mark Guiliana, Slick Rick, and even a posthumous...

King Canyon Releases Debut Single 'keep On Movin' Photo King Canyon Releases Debut Single 'keep On Movin'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2022

King Canyon, the supergroup collaboration consisting of Eric Krasno, Otis McDonald, and Mike Chiavaro has released their debut single 'Keep on Movin,' out now and available everywhere you stream music. ...

King Canyon Releases Debut Single 'Keep on Movin' Photo King Canyon Releases Debut Single 'Keep on Movin'
by Michael Major - October 07, 2022

King Canyon, the supergroup collaboration consisting of Eric Krasno, Otis McDonald, and Mike Chiavaro are proud to release their debut single “Keep on Movin,” out now and available everywhere you stream music. “Keep on Movin” is the first single from King Canyon and part of their forthcoming full le...

Stu Brooks Shares New Single 'Frontline (feat. Angelo Moore)' Photo Stu Brooks Shares New Single 'Frontline (feat. Angelo Moore)'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2022

The single, like the rest of the EP, was written and produced by Brooks. It follows “Sound The Alarm,” which features Patrick Stump and was the first bit of music Brooks revealed off of The 40HZ, and his first for Dine Alone. In addition to Stump and Moore the EP will also feature guest appearances ...

Stu Brooks Shares New Single 'Sound The Alarm' Featuring Patrick Stump Photo Stu Brooks Shares New Single 'Sound The Alarm' Featuring Patrick Stump
by Michael Major - August 18, 2022

Sharing the stage or the studio with everyone from Academy® Award winner Lady Gaga, Danny Elfman, Lauryn Hill, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige to Mike Patton, Pretty Lights, Mark Guiliana, Slick Rick, and even a posthumous recording for Tupac Shakur, Stu Brooks' playing reverberates on an emotional and s...

The Devon Allman Project Heads Out on Tour With Samantha Fish, Eric Krasno & Dirty Do Photo The Devon Allman Project Heads Out on Tour With Samantha Fish, Eric Krasno & Dirty Dozen Brass Band
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022

The Devon Allman Project will travel throughout the East Coast for several co-headlining performances with Samantha Fish Band and the Eric Krasno Band on select dates along with support from New Orleans legends Dirty Dozen Brass Band....

Lettuce's Adam Deitch, Jennifer Hartswick & Marvel Years Cover Pink Floyd's 'Have a C Photo Lettuce's Adam Deitch, Jennifer Hartswick & Marvel Years Cover Pink Floyd's 'Have a Cigar'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022

The “Have A Cigar” cover showcases guitar work from Marvel Years himself alongside vocals from trumpeter/singer Jennifer Hartswick (who has performed with Herbie Hancock, Phish, and Tom Petty), drumming from Grammy-nominated drummer/producer Adam Deitch (from the band Lettuce), and synths from RAQ k...

Flamingosis Releases Debut Studio Album 'Daymaker' Photo Flamingosis Releases Debut Studio Album 'Daymaker'
by TV News Desk - June 25, 2021

Available now on all streaming services of choice, limited edition Daymaker vinyl and merchandise options are also available inclusive of 180g double LP with pink discs and a 12x24 poster insert, beach towel, sunglasses and more exclusive items....

Break Science Announces Late-Night Show During Jazz Fest Photo Break Science Announces Late-Night Show During Jazz Fest
by A.A. Cristi - February 13, 2020

Break Science has announced a return to New Orleans for a late-night show during Jazz Fest 2020. The futuristic electronic music duo comprised of drummer Adam Deitch (Lettuce) and keyboardist/producer Borahm Lee (Pretty Lights Live Band) will hit the stage at One Eyed Jacks on Saturday, May 2nd (tec...

Opiuo and CloZee Set to Co-Headline Red Rocks This Spring Photo Opiuo and CloZee Set to Co-Headline Red Rocks This Spring
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 21, 2020

Red Rocks Amphitheater will bring Opiuo and CloZee together for a co-headline show on May 28, 2020, with support from LSDREAM, Of The Trees, and K+Lab....

Brkn Love Share New Song 'Flies in the Honey,' While She Sleeps Release Single 'Faker Photo Brkn Love Share New Song 'Flies in the Honey,' While She Sleeps Release Single 'Fakers Plague'
by Abigail Charpentier - December 06, 2019

BRKN LOVE, the brainchild of 21-year-old Toronto native Justin Benlolo, will now release their self-titled debut on February 14 via Spinefarm Records. The album, produced by Joel Hamilton (Highly Suspect, Pretty Lights), was recorded live to tape, preserving a raw and real feeling in the riffing tem...

Dub Trio to Release THE SHAPE OF DUB TO COME on 4/26 Photo Dub Trio to Release THE SHAPE OF DUB TO COME on 4/26
by Tori Hartshorn - February 27, 2019

Over nearly two decades together, Brooklyn's Dub Trio — Stu Brooks [bass],  DP Holmes [guitar], and Joe Tomino [drums]—not only delivered a string of albums that forever redefined the term “dub” under cover of metal, punk, alternative, and shoegaze, but also infused its musical prowess into the stu...

The Big Melt Taps Major Artists, Supergroups For Inaugural One-Day Event In Denver Photo The Big Melt Taps Major Artists, Supergroups For Inaugural One-Day Event In Denver
by Tori Hartshorn - January 28, 2019

The Big Melt, a brand-new multi-band concert event, will take place on Saturday, April 13th at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO. The exciting new venture will see a massive list of artists from bands such as The String Cheese Incident, Lettuce, Big Gigantic, Thievery Corporation, Brazilian Girl...

Michal Menert, The Music District, and Ableton Present the 'Michal Menert Academy' Photo Michal Menert, The Music District, and Ableton Present the 'Michal Menert Academy'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 07, 2018

Michal Menert, The Music District, and Ableton are very pleased to announce that the 2019 Michal Menert Academy will take place January 18th and 19th at The Music Academy in Fort Collins, Colorado.  At this multi-day workshop dedicated to bringing music 'From the Bedroom to the Stage,' attendees wit...











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