Flying Lotus News and Photos

The secretive producer grants a rare interview on his cartoon alter ego, plus collborations with Mos Def, Freddie Gibbs and more

Mon, June 17 2013 5:39pm - Source: Rolling Stone

There are musicians who use mystery as a marketing scheme.

Adult Swim Singles 2013 brings you a new free track every week

Mon, June 17 2013 5:34pm - Source: Death + Taxes

When I was a kid, Adult Swim meant Cartoon Network's late-night anime and weird cartoon line-up.

Boyz Noize previews a new "analog techno" track, Native Instrument's Kontrol X1 MK2 details leaked, A-Trak drops a new video, and what some are calling the worst band in all of dance music

Fri, June 14 2013 11:27pm - Source: Beatportal

Calling an outfit "the worst band in dance music" is a rather bold statement, but some of found a group they think fits the profile.

Sonny & The Sunsets – ‘Too Young To Burn’

Thu, June 13 2013 5:10am - Source: One A Day

I've recently wondered, what makes a song great?

Question in the Form of an Answer: Thundercat

Tue, June 11 2013 1:18pm - Source: Passion of the Weiss

As an Australian-based journalist, it's a little rare to interview an American artist on the verge of an album release.

Album Review: Thundercat – Apocalypse

Tue, June 11 2013 4:39am - Source: Consequence of Sound

Flying Lotus and Thundercat have been highlighted as the dynamic duo of Los Angeles indie electronic label Brainfeeder Records.

Me In Hue Talks Self-Titled EP

Thu, June 06 2013 10:49pm - Source: ArtistDirect

"We had a vision, get it done. We had good flow and chemistry around the time it was done. We threw out jams for hours and just stopped when we heard something we liked," proclaims Me In Hue guitarist Michael Mendoza.

Boards of Canada Return With 'Tomorrow's Harvest': Track-By-Track

Fri, May 31 2013 2:25pm - Source: Rolling Stone

You really couldn't ask for a better time for a pair of electronic icons to emerge from hibernation.

10 extremely NSFW dance-music videos

Fri, May 31 2013 1:03am - Source: Beatportal

It used to be that hip-hop videos were the most common forum for scantily clad folks grinding it on camera, but, with dance music becoming increasingly more popular, there's no shortage of family-unfriendly content popping up on YouTube.

MIX OF THE WEEK: TOKIMONSTA

Thu, May 30 2013 5:55pm - Source: Mixmag

We first got wind of Tokimonsta when excellent Brighton bass label Donky Pitch booked her for a show at The Jazz Place in 2009.

Review: Baths – Obsidian

Wed, December 31 1969 7:00pm - Source: Pretty Much Amazing

Don't forget: use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard to move between posts quickly and easily.

Mount Kimbie – Cold Spring Fault Less Youth

Tue, May 28 2013 7:24am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

While Daft Punk triumphantly return with supposedly the "boldest, smartest, most pleasurable dance album of the century" and as the hugely superfluous term 'EDM' seeps further and further into popular usage, it seems that now may well be as good a time as any to begin question the current state and dissemination of 'Dance music'.

Inside the Red Bull Music Academy – New York 2013

Sat, May 25 2013 5:53pm - Source: Nialler 9

Two blocks from the start of the High Line park in Chelsea, New York's affluent gay neighbourhood on West 18th Street, the Red Bull Music Academy's New York edition occupies four of the eight floors of the Monahan Express Company Building.

Andreya Triana Unveils New Material

Fri, May 24 2013 9:47am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Andreya Triana has signalled her return, posting new track 'Song For A Friend' online.

10 Lessons We Learned from Together Festival

Mon, May 20 2013 4:17pm - Source: XLR8R

In terms of sheer scope, Together is gargantuan.

The 405 meets The Child Of Lov

Mon, May 20 2013 12:02am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Mystery is one of those things that can either be really exciting and alluring or just incredibly annoying.

Dirty Talk: Tiger Tsunami interviewed

Tue, May 14 2013 9:07am - Source: The Music Mix

Every month, the Dirty Dancing column tries to machete a path through the jungle (Ho ho! - Ed.) of electronic music and uncover some of the freshest talents and sounds on the scene.

Album Review: Adult Swim presents... Garage Swim

Mon, May 13 2013 4:16pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

Adult Swim has been on a roll with music lately.

The 405 meets Vhvl

Fri, May 10 2013 11:50am - Source: The Four Oh Five

It's the kind of statement that permeates amongst the ignorant, most likely to be spouted from die-hard Nickelback fans who've spent one too many hours indulging in their odious back catalogue.

Lil' Kim joins Azealia Banks, D'Angelo and Plan B at Lovebox festival - ticket details

Thu, May 09 2013 6:44pm - Source: NME

Lil' Kim has been added to the lineup of this summer's Lovebox in London's Victoria Park. The rap legend will give her only UK festival performance of 2013 on Lovebox's third and final day, Sunday July 21, joining a line-up that also includes Goldfrapp , Hurts, Purity Ring and MS MR. Azealia Banks, Flying Lotus, Rudimental and SBTRKT are all confirmed to perform on the festival's first day, Friday July 19.

The 50 Best festivals

Fri, May 03 2013 3:28pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Expect to find everything from classical to rock in 181 venues across Brighton and Hove and up to the South Downs.

New music picks: Prides, Annie, Thundercat & Hannah Peel

Fri, May 03 2013 9:53am - Source: Nialler 9

The best new music/artist picks of the last week.

Andrew Bird, Questlove, Thundercat, Kim Gordon and others played the 'Night of Improvised Round Robin Duets' (pics)

Thu, May 02 2013 1:26pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

"James Chance. You too with the sheet music?"

Cues: Turner Query, InstaJam, Sound Videos

Sun, April 28 2013 11:18pm - Source: Disquiet

The shortlist for this year's Turner Prize has been announced.

Flying Lotus and Jay-Z contribute to indie film An Oversimplification of Her Beauty

Fri, April 26 2013 6:36pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Just two days ago, we proclaimed Flying Lotus "the most prolific musician alive" , detailing his Thundercat jazz collaboration , his Aqua Teen Hunger Force theme song, his North American tour , and his other 4,173 projects.

Flying Lotus & Kavinsky to host radio shows on GTA 5

Fri, April 26 2013 1:32pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

The hugely popular and equally controversial video game series, Grand Theft Auto is scheduled to return this September with its fifth instalment of the series, with it today announced that both electronic musicians Flying Lotus and Kavinsky will get their own in-game radio stations.

FOR LONG PLAY ONLY

Fri, April 26 2013 10:55am - Source: Mixmag

Kristan Caryl raves about the joys of the proper dance music album.

Flying Lotus is the most prolific musician alive. No, really!

Wed, April 24 2013 6:00pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Do you think Flying Lotus keeps track of his various projects with pen and paper, or might he be an Excel spreadsheet type of guy?

Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich take aim at Bruno Mars, Amazon, EDM & more in new interview

Tue, April 23 2013 6:15pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich used a recent interview with Rolling Stone to air their grievances on everything from the state of modern electronic music to their unfairly weighted chart battle with American singer, Bruno Mars.

Lauryn Hill Has 2 Months to Pay $500K, A$AP Rocky & Wiz Khalifa Co-Headline Tour & More

Tue, April 23 2013 1:02pm - Source: The BoomBox

Though her sentencing was supposed to take place yesterday (April 22), Lauryn Hill owes the government $504,000 in back taxes, and has two weeks to pay up.

Plan B, Goldfrapp, Azealia Banks Plus Many More Announced For Lovebox 2013

Wed, April 17 2013 2:10pm - Source: Stereoboard

One of the most anticipated events in the London festival calendar, Lovebox returns to its original weekend this year for three days in July. Celebrating the very best in music, fashion and art, Lovebox has once again delivered one of the most diverse and exciting lineups around this summer, bringing a fantastically unique and eclectic range of the finest international talent to London's doorstep.

HELLO: FLUME

Mon, April 15 2013 2:24pm - Source: Mixmag

Chart-conquering Aussie wowing the world with his soulful and melodic brand of electronica.

The secrets to the live setups of Daft Punk, Deadmau5, Bassnectar, Flying Lotus, and more revealed

Tue, April 02 2013 8:06pm - Source: Beatportal

Ever wonder what gear your favorite producers are using when they're rocking a live set?

Cues: Jozef Van Wissem Per Rosanne Cash, Mike Patton Scores Derek Cianfrance

Wed, March 27 2013 5:38am - Source: Disquiet

Mike Patton 's score to The Place Beyond the Pines is streaming in full at pitchfork.com . The film stars Ryan Gosling , Eva Mendes , and Bradley Cooper , and was directed by Derek Cianfrance ( Blue Valentine ).

BASS: MARCH

Fri, March 22 2013 1:10pm - Source: Mixmag

This compilation sounds like the playlist of a nightclub situated on the rings of Saturn.

The 405 meets Nosaj Thing

Tue, March 19 2013 9:21am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Back in 2009 Nosaj Thing released debut LP Drift to much acclaim, and in doing so got aligned with Flying Lotus et al to the 'glitch-hop' scene based in LA.

SXSW 2013 Saturday: Justin Timberlake, Earl Sweatshirt, French Montana, More

Mon, March 18 2013 5:44pm - Source: Stereogum

If you're just getting caught up, you can dip back into Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday.

Review: Justin Timberlake ‘The 20/20 Experience’

Thu, March 14 2013 8:16pm - Source: Death + Taxes

"The 20/20 Experience" shouldn't be a good album.

The Melt Compilation Vol. 1

Tue, March 12 2013 3:15am - Source: Salacious Sound

Just over a month ago, TeamSupreme unleashed their magnificent Collection 1 and now, a like-minded collective known as The Melt is doing TS one better by releasing the 19-track "Compilation Vol. 1″ for free ! Stylistically, these two compilations share a lot in common; both dabble heavily in left-field trap, both feature contributions from Djemba Djemba , FuzZ , Kloud , Snorlax & Col'ta and both are unquestionably indebted to the L.A. beat scene. It shouldn't come as a surprise, then, that The Melt is: " a forward-thinking music collective, blog and club night based out of Los Angeles, California, showcasing up and coming musicians from all over the globe" (via Facebook ).

tix on sale: Justin Timberlake/Jay-Z, Big Boi/Killer Mike, Flaming Lips, Flying Lotus, TNGHT, Iron & Wine, and more

Fri, March 08 2013 2:56pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Tickets for the Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium go on NYY presale today at 10 AM. at show at Brooklyn Bowl go on sale today at noon.

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