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Bedrock returns to London. XOYO. March 1. Go.
Live: Verboten is doing the official after parties during the upcoming Voodoo Experience Festival
For the 2011 Halloween weekend (October 28, 29 and 30) in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Voodoo Experience festival will bring the likes of Soundgarden, Blink-182, The Raconteurs, Steve Angello, The Original Meters, Snoop Dogg, TV On The Radio, My Chemical Romance, Fatboy Slim, Girl Talk and a super large amount of other acts. Come nightfall, though, the eyes and ears will be run by the Verboten kids, who will be doing the official after parties for the festival, dubbed Deja Voodoo is Verboten, and at Republic and The Howlin’ Wolf venues, revelers will be joined by party starters and destroyers Cassy, Claude VonStroke, Craig Richards, Danny Howells, Deniz Kurtel, Lee Burridge, Maya Jane Coles, Soul Clap, Tanner Ross, Three, Voices of Black and Wolf+Lamb.
General admission three-night passes are available now for only $80 in total, and sets will run from 12midnight until 6am.
Godspeed!
Photos: Electric Zoo Festival 2011 day three on September 4
And so it was that the final day of the three-day Electric Zoo Festival for 2011 came and passed on Sunday, complete with huge sounds throughout Randall’s Island, over 25,000 revelers and a few dozen acts over the course of the day, some fried chicken, a plethora of laughs and good times, and this final set of photos of some of the best kids on the grounds. Look out for a lot of UFO pants, Dayglo everything and some young kids going through a weird Bildungsroman. Extra special thanks for an amazing weekend go to our friends and family over at Plexi PR and Made Event, and especially to our festival compatriots that we spent most of our time with, Electrodrone and Stephie.
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Godspeed!
Photos: Electric Zoo Festival 2011 day two on September 3
Day two of this year’s Electric Zoo Festival came and went very quickly for us around here, as we came to Randall’s Island right at the open of the day and left only two hours later because we were only really there to shoot and support friend of the program Alex English who opened the main stage of the event, but we were booked elsewhere later in the day, so we couldn’t stay longer than just a bit. We definitely had fun for the time we were there, though.
Much more and longer coverage of day three (today) to come, because we spent all day there.
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Godspeed!
Photos: Electric Zoo Festival 2011 day one on September 2
The first of three immense days in this year’s Electric Zoo Festival from Made Event, featuring dozens of the biggest, brightest and best in electronic dance music today, yesterday and forever is over for us, cut short because we’re on duty for a bunch of other stuff this weekend, but let’s not get into that.
Back at Randall’s Island with lest dust, more water, bigger sounds, larger stage setups, etc. etc. Whereas last year it felt that the priority was given to the name of the performer/d.j., this year—judging from day one—it seems like it’s definitely all about the music and making people lose their shit and dance. We ran around for a few hours, met up with some of our friends and acquaintances and took to making photographs just of people walking around and hanging and being in all sorts of weird/awesome get-ups, make-up, and accessories.
Two more days are still left and here’s your primer for the next 48 hours in New York City’s most promising brand of dance music festivals.
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Godspeed!
Getting Sassy with…Michael Woods
We here around THE CULTURE OF ME were once obsessed with all things relating to Sassy and Dirt magazines. And while those titles are long gone, the sentiment of how they covered the culture industries has indeed left its mark on writers and culture vultures everywhere. It is because of that influence that we are proud to present our features post, “Getting Sassy with…”, wherein we bring you that much closer to your favorite bands by way of a simple Q&A session that’s both painless and informative. Ha! Beat that, FOX News!
This time: Michael Woods.
Leading up to another year of the Electric Zoo Festival happening across Labor Day weekend here in New York City, we’ve once again teamed with the people at Made Event and festival organizers to bring you closer to and give the spotlight over to the dozens of acts who’ll be gracing the stages.
With over thirty singles in the game and well over fifty remixes, UK producer Michael Woods floats around within various music genres including electronic, trance and house, working all under the monikers Warrior, Accadia, M1 and M3 and his given name himself. More than ten years and a few great chart placings throughout his career, we were super thrilled with Woods’s answers to our questionnaire, where he talked about Dan Brown, Sabrina, his first vinyl from Warrior and of course Haddaway.
Name?
Michael Woods.
Hometown?
London.
I now live in:
London.
Number of States visited?
3.
My favorite place in my hometown is:
Chicken Shop.
Most recent phone bill total?
£350.
Items found in my day-to-day bag (if applicable)?
Make-up.
First album bought on your own?
Madonna, The Immaculate Collection.
Favorite song memorized as a child?
“Baa Baa Black Sheep”.
When I sing in the shower, it’s usually:
Haddaway, “What Is Love?”
The one song that must be on every mixtape is:
Energy 52, “Cafe Del Mar”.
Last book read?
Angels And Demons by Dan Brown.
Favorite book ever?
Cain & Abel by Jeffery Archer.
Favorite thing you bought this year?
Casio calculator watch.
Instruments played (chronologically)?
Piano, trumpet, drums, guitar.
Least favorite day job before getting this gig?
Factory worker.
Favorite record this year?
Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa. “Feedback”.
Favorite record ever?
Three Drives On A Vinyl, “Greece 2000”.
The one record I’d save from a house fire is:
My one and only vinyl copy of Warrior.
Guilty pleasure record you don’t want us to know about?
“Take Control” by State of Mind.
My favorite place to play on tour is:
Denver.
If I wasn’t doing music I would be:
Professional soccer player.
Last illegally downloaded song/album (be honest)?
The British National Anthem.
Latest TV addictions?
“Top Gear”.
Favorite music video this year?
“Boys Boys Boys” by Sabrina.
Who is in your dream band (must be living musicians)?
Steven Tyler and Dave Grohl.
The best concert I went to this year was:
I haven’t been to any this year! :(
Recent song you can’t get out of your head?
Laidback Luke, “Natural Disaster”.
Press play on your iPod/media player and list the first three songs that come up.
Humate, “Love Stimulation”; Air, “Kelly Watch The Stars”; ATB, “9pm Til I Come”.
Michael Woods plays the Red Bull Riverfront stage on Sunday, September 4.
(mp3) Warrior - If You Want Me
Godspeed!
Getting Sassy with…Ferry Corsten
We here around THE CULTURE OF ME were once obsessed with all things relating to Sassy and Dirt magazines. And while those titles are long gone, the sentiment of how they covered the culture industries has indeed left its mark on writers and culture vultures everywhere. It is because of that influence that we are proud to present our features post, “Getting Sassy with…”, wherein we bring you that much closer to your favorite bands by way of a simple Q&A session that’s both painless and informative. Ha! Beat that, FOX News!
This time: Ferry Corsten.
Leading up to another year of the Electric Zoo Festival happening across Labor Day weekend here in New York City, we’ve once again teamed with the people at Made Event and festival organizers to bring you closer to and give the spotlight over to the dozens of acts who’ll be gracing the stages.
Ferry Corsten really doesn’t need any introduction to you guys. He’s been a Top 10 D.J. for what seems like forever, is one of the more sought-after performers in all of trance music, he’s had 10 Gold singles and he’s the head of his own imprint, Flashover Recordings. We’re super happy he took the time to fill out our questionnaire, and you’ll find some gem answers inside.
Name?
Ferry Corsten.
Hometown?
Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
I now live in:
Capelle aan den IJssel, The Netherlands.
Number of states visited?
52. [Ed. note: LOL.]
My favorite place in my hometown is:
Zwetheul restaurant.
Most recent phone bill total?
Really high!!!
Items found in my day-to-day bag (if applicable)
Phone, laptop and wallet.
First album bought on your own?
Paul Hardcastle, “19”.
Favorite song memorized as a child?
“De Beren Boat” (“The Bear Boat”).
When I sing in the shower, itʼs usually:
Ferry Corsten, “Punk”. Hahahaha.
Last book read?
Outliers.
Favorite book ever?
The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony that Shaped America by Russell Shorto.
Favorite thing you bought this year?
An amazing synth.
Instruments played (chronologically)?
Piano, bass, and when needed drums and if you want me to I can be a whole string orchestra as well and last but not the least decks.
Least favorite day job before getting this gig?
Sales guy at a record distribution center.
Favorite record this year?
Arty and Mat Zo, “Rebound”.
Favorite record ever?
Too many to mention…
The one record Iʼd save from a house fire is:
That would be all my favorite records.
Guilty pleasure record you donʼt want us to know about?
“I’m The Map” by Dora The Explorer (it makes me think of home).
My favorite place to play on tour is:
Asia.
If I weren’t doing music I would be:
An electric engineer.
Last illegally downloaded song/album (be honest)?
I buy everything online but last album was Snow Patrol.
Latest TV addictions?
“Defenders”.
Favorite music video this year?
Justice, “DVNO”. [Ed.: Didn’t come out this year, but that’s alright we guess.]
Press play on your iPod/media player and list the first three songs that come up:
I’m working on my album right now so I’m constantly listening to the music that I’m working on.
Ferry Corsten headlines the Hilltop Arena stage on Saturday, September 3.
Godspeed!
