If I get another email about SXSW I’m going to scream. Even louder than I’m currently screaming because I won’t be there. A.K.A. Frowny Face. As painter Tatyana Fazlalizadeh tweeted, “#sxsw feels like all the fun kids leaving school for a field trip and you gotta stay back cus you didn’t get your permission slip signed.” If you’re one of those ‘fun kids’ with permission slips currently frolicking indie music heaven here are six artists and shows you must check out.
Theophilus London sits behind an aging wooden table eagerly munching on the vegetable platter that was brought out for him. His long and lanky arms engulf the table as he grabs another baby carrot from the vegetable platter. His eyes are hidden behind his signature dark shades and a cap, he designed to coincide with the release of his first EP Lovers Holiday, covers his head.
Since releasing This Charming Mixtape in 2009, the Brooklyn raised performer, has garnered a lot of attention for his electro-pop driven music. Theophilus came to Atlanta to perform exclusively for Art Nouveau Magazine’s 3rd Year Anniversary Party at Deefor Centre. He sat down with Art Nouveau before soundcheck to discuss his musical influences (including Garth Brooks), his rise to fame, and what female body part gives his music the most inspiration.
This past Thursday, we celebrated three years of Art Nouveau Magazine with some very special guests. Brooklyn based rapper Theophilus London made his debut at the show will also featured showstopping performances by Tendaberry, theDOLLDAZE, Rahbi (aided by two strippers, yes strippers!), Ethereal, Aware and many many more. The scene was set to look like a circus featuring visuals from Atlanta’s visual army of GreatEclectic, Sean Fahie, Paper Frank and Corinne Stevie. Check out this video recap shot by K.D.
The girl on the step in front of me is twerking so hard that every time she makes her butt clap, my face gets pimp slapped by a jiggling cheek. I’ve tried blaming it on the angle of the steps that are causing her derriere to be right in my eye line, but I’ve never been good at lying to myself. I’ve tried to put it all on her and tell myself that no human without a medical history of epilepsy should be shaking that hard, but considering that I’m a fan of discotechs I’m finding too much fault with that theory.
Music is feeling. That’s why it is always the most important part of a party. If the music ain’t hitting, how are you supposed to get your life? We got you covered this Thursday. Our Anniversary party is set to go there musically. We have DJ sets by Ethereal, GreatEclectic and Savvy Society, pop up performances by Tendaberry, RAHBI, theDOLLDAZE, Corinne Stevie, BOSCO and more and Theophilus London’s Atlanta debut. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the music, get familiar before Thursday. It’s bassy, it’s dancey, it’s pop, but it’s so not pop. But, here’s what our 3rd year anniversary party is going to sound like.
The homies over at FRESH.i.AM collaborated with Theophilus London & the LOVERs to present L V R S a limited release of 100 handcrafted snap back hats. The hats made their television debut last week when Theophilus performed on David Letterman.
Feb 24, Theophilus London will be in Atlanta to headline Art Nouveau Magazine’s Three Year Anniversary Celebration. I decided to make a quick mix of some of my favorite tracks from the Brooklyn Boy Wonder. Take a listen and download my ‘Nine’ minute mix.
We told you we had something big planned for Art Nouveau Magazine’s three year anniversary. Feb 24, at the Deefor Centre in Atlanta, Celebrate this Brand of Insanity with us and a few special guests. For the first time, Theophilus London will travel all the way from his home of Brooklyn, NY to bless Atlanta with his signature mix of old school soul and electro hip-hop. The event also features bass infused DJ sets by GreatEclectic, Ethereal & Savvy Society, pop up performances by Tendaberry, RAHBI, BOSCO, A Ware, Corinne Stevie, theDOLLDAZE, Micah Freeman, Vina Mills, Jay Scott & Ben Carson, live art by Paper Frank and Sean Fahie and GAS Up Radio’s Guy Anthony as the host for the night. With all that and free drinks from 9-10 PM courtesy of Tree of Life you’ll want to get there early.
Tickets for Art Nouveau’s Anniversary Party are on sale now. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Please visit www.an-mag.com/3 to purchase tickets. Accept the Nouveau.
In this week's Roundup, we feature new music from Ethereal, Ben Carson, Maximum Balloon, Rah Digga and Robyn. The latter covers Bjork's "Hyperballad." Listen and download these songs and more here.
Read MoreWhen I interviewed Theophilus London for Art Nouveau Magazine a year ago he explained his music would soon evolve from solely rapping on tracks to singing.
Read MoreTheophilus London performs "Humdrum Town" Live at a small concert in New York City.
Read MoreBrooklyn Rapper, songwriter and producer Theophilus London has teamed withh Mountain Dew’s Green Label Sound to release the reworked “Humdrum Town” from his This Charming Mixtape, one of my favorite joints, as the first single. Listen & Download after the jump. Read More
