+06.26.2009+ WARPED TOUR FEATURING POS KICKS OFF TODAY IN POMONA, CA!
Warped Tour officially kicks off today! Be sure you catch POS every day on the Hurley.com stage! He's out supporting his latest release Never Better! Follow POS on Twitter for updates and grab your tickets here! Complete list of dates are below and full details at Rhymesayers.com.
06.26 - Pomona, CA @ Pomona Fairplex
06.27 - San Francisco, CA @ Pier 30/32
06.28 - Ventura, CA @ Seaside Park
06.30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Pavilion
07.01 - Las Cruces, NM @ NMSU Practice Field
07.02 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
07.03 - Houston, TX @ Showgrounds at Sam Houston Race Park
07.05 - Dallas, TX @ Superpages.com Center
07.07 - Indianapolis, IN @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
07.08 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Post Gazette Pavilion
07.09 - Cleveland, OH @ Time Warner Cable Amphitheater
07.10 - Toronto, ON @ Arrow Hall
07.11 - Montreal, QC @ Parc Jean Drapeau
07.12 - Hartford, CT @ New England Dodge Music Center
07.14 - Washington, DC @ Merriwether Post Pavilion
07.15 - Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion
07.16 - Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
07.17 - Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
07.18 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
07.19 - Oceanport, NJ @ Monmouth Park Racetrack
07.21 - Boston, MA @ Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
07.22 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
07.23 - Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
07.24 - Orlando, FL @ Central Florida Fairgrounds
07.25 - Miami, FL @ Cruzan Amphitheater
07.26 - Tampa, FL @ Vinoy Park
07.28 - Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheater
07.29 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
07.30 - Milwaukee, WI @ Marcus Amphitheater
07.31 - Detroit, MI @ Comerica Park
08.01 - Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
08.02 - Shakopee, MN @ Canterbury Park
08.03 - St. Louis, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
08.04 - Kansas City, MO @ SAndstone Amphitheater
08.07 - Boise, ID @ Idaho Center Amphitheater
08.08 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah State Fairgrounds
08.09 - Denver, CO @ Invesco Field
08.12 - Calgary, AB @ RAce City Speedway
08.14 - Vancouver, BC @ Thunderbird Stadium
08.15 - Seattle, WA @ Gorge Amphitheater
08.16 - Portland, OR @ WAshington County Fairground
08.19 - Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center
08.20 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater
08.21 - Sacramento, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheater
08.22 - San Diego, CA @ Cricket Amphitheater
08.23 - Los Angeles, CA @ Home Depot Center
+06.26.2009+ CHECK OUT EYEDEA & ABILITIES' FIRST SINGLE "BURN FETISH" OFF BY THE THROAT
With the release of Eyedea & Abilities new album "By The Throat" a few short weeks away (07.21.09) we bring you the first official single off the record "Burn Fetish". You can check it out on their Facebook or Myspace pages and in case you missed it, below is some live footage of "Burn Fetish" from Soundset!
By The Throat is currently available for pre-order through Fifth Element and Amazon so grab yours today!
+06.24.2009+ Week Two Of Twin Cities Independent Music on MTVu!
MTVu has posted some additional footage of their Sucker Free / Twin Cities Independent Music Week. There's new footage of Slug from Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Freeway & Jake One and Toki Wright. You can head over to MTVu to catch all the videos in their playlist on the right side of your screen!
+06.23.2009+ ATMOSPHERE KICK OFF EUROPEAN TOUR TODAY!
Atmosphere are kicking off their "When God Gives You Ugly Tour" in Europe today! They'll be playing a handful of festival and club dates throughout Europe. The full list of dates are below get complete info from the RSE Events Page!
06.24 - London, UK @ The Scala
06.25 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
06.26 - Borlange, Sweden @ Peace & Love Festival
06.28 - Helsinki, Finland @ Pitka Kuuma Kesa Festival
07.01 - Malmo, Sweden @ Kulturbolaget
07.02 - Kristiansand, Norway @ Quart Festival
07.03 - Paris, France @ Batofar
07.05 - Koln, Germany @ Summer Jam Festival
07.07 - Heidelberg, Germany @ Karlstorbahnof
07.08 - Hamburg, Germany @ Knust
07.09 - Berlin, Germany @ Lido
07.10 - Munich, Germany @ Muffathalle
07.11 - Leipzig, Germany @ Splash Festival
The last few weeks have been very good to me thanks to all of you. I
put my heart and soul (and personal finances) into this album. I was
able to make a product that people have been showing a lot of love for
along with the help of some very talented friends. In celebration of
the release we are having a party at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis
this Friday. I am going to go so far as to say it will be the best
party of the summer. There will be a lot of good vibes flowing
through the room that night. If you’ve never seen me perform I want
you to know that I work hard to give you every bit of energy I have…so
enjoy yourself. Be sure to pick up your pre-sale tickets now at
First-Avenue.com and Fifth Element.
Shout outs to all my people spreading the word.
Peace in Darfur. Peace in Iran. Peace in all neighborhoods
worldwide. Northside.
+06.23.2009+ CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE THIS THURSDAY IN MINNEAPOLIS!
Come check out this special event involving some of the finest from the Minneapolis Underground scene, RSE artists, and more!!
In a collaborative event between Red Bull Music Academy & Last Of The Record Buyers, 7 Producers and 7 MCs will get randomly paired up and given 3 hours to make a song together and then they will perform the song for YOU that same night! It doesn't get much more exclusive than that!! Taking place at the Institute Of Production & Recording Greenroom and 312 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401. If you're not in Minneapolis check out the live stream livestream.com/contentunderpressure. Stream beings at 6:30PM.
+ 06.25.2009 + Content Under Pressure
Venue: Institute of Production & Recording
Address: 312 Washington Ave
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Doors: 8:00PM
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free!
Featuring: Abstract Rude, Blueprint, Big Cats, Carnage, Benzilla,Manifest, Katrah Quey, Medium Zach (Big Quarters), St Paul Slim, O.D., Sims (Doomtree), New MC, Felipe Cuatuhtli (Los Nativos), & X:144!
In this 5th episode of RudeNationTV, Abstract Rude breaks down the rejuvenation of his career with his latest lp "Rejuvenation" on Rhymesayers. Ab breaks down the evolution of his relationship with the Midwest record label and also shares moments from his Mike, Aaron & Eddie Tour with Blowedian friends Myka 9, Aceyalone, DJ Drez & Nocando.
+06.17.2009+ POS NOMINATED AS ONE OF MTVU'S "FRESHMEN 5"!
POS has been nominated by MTVu as one of their Freshmen 5 Aritsts. Your votes will determine if POS' videos make it into rotation on their show "The Freshman"! So what we need you to do is to vote as often as you can and ask your friends to do the same! The best part about it is, you can vote as many times as you like each week so please do! So head over to MTVu and start voting for "Optimist" today!
+06.16.2009+ Twin Cities Independent Music Week on MTV2
Last month MTV2 came to Minneapolis, MN to cover Soundset and catch a glimpse inside the independent music scene in the Twin Cities. They spent some time with POS and also managed to catch up with Slug from Atmosphere & Brother Ali from Rhymesayers as well as a few other local groups. You can catch all the videos over at MTV2.com!
+06.16.2009+ ATMOSPHERE ANNOUNCES SECOND LEG OF "WHEN GOD GIVES YOU UGLY TOUR"!
Atmosphere is pleased to announce they will be heading back out on the road at the end of July on a short follow up "When God Gives You Ugly Tour"! They'll be hitting cities they missed in the spring and will be bringing out labelmates Eyedea & Abilities as well as friends Attracted To Gods (on select dates). A complete list of dates and cities are below.
07.23 - Detroit Lakes, MN @ 10,000 Lakes Festival | Buy Tickets^
07.26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls | Ticketweb
07.27 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall | Ticketmaster*
07.28 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Cat's Cradle
07.30 - Orlando, FL @ Firestone | Ticketmaster
07.31 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
08.01 - St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
08.02 - New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues
08.04 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
08.05 - Austin, TX @ Stubbs
08.06 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
08.07 - Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont
08.08 - Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza ^
08.10 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Nutty's Outside Theater
08.11 - Des Moines, IA @ Simon Estes Amphitheater
08.12 - Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion
08.14 - Denver, CO @ Red Rocks | Ticketmaster
08.15 - Santa Fe, NM @ Paolo Soleri
08.16 - El Paso, TX @ Club 101
08.18 - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
08.19 - Los Angeles, CA @ Palladium | Livenation*
08.21 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
08.29 - San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands Festival | Buy Tickets^
* - Without Eyedea & Abilities ^ - Atmosphere only
Stay tuned for updated ticket info and complete show details!
+ 08.30.2009 + Outside Land Music Festival
Venue: Outside Land Music Festival
Address: Bay @ Laguna Streets
City: San Francisco
State: CA
Doors: 11:00AM
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $89.50/$225.50
-> Performing: Atmosphere & many more!
+06.15.2009+ RECAP: EYEDEA & ABILITIES PERFORM "BY THE THROAT" AT INTERMEDIA ARTS
Photo Credit: Brian Grenz
Eyedea & Abilities hosted a private performance for a handful of fans last Saturday evening where they performed the entirety of their new album "By The Throat" stopping briefly to break down the songs from both Eyedea & Abilities perspectives. While the duo were performing, artist Michael Gaughan (who was responsible for the cover art) did a live water color painting of the pair.
Photo Credit: Skye Rossi
Thank you to everyone who came out for the event and keep an eye out for some live video from the event!
+06.13.2009+ TICKETS FOR ATMOSPHERE W/AESOP ROCK, MURS, E&A AND ATTRACTED TO GODS @ RED ROCKS AVAILABLE NOW!
Earlier this week Atmosphere announced they would be playing at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO on August 14th! The full line up has been confirmed, they will be joined by Aesop Rock, Murs, Eyedea & Abilties and Attracted To Gods. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Grab yours at Ticketmaster. General admission tickets are $36.50 +fees. Additional details below!
+ 08.14.2009 + When God Gives You Ugly Tour
Venue: Red Rocks Amphitheater
Address: 18300 West Alameda Parkway
City: Morrison
State: CO
Phone: 303-640-7300
Doors: 6:30PM
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $36.50/$40
-> Performing: Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, Murs, Eyedea & Abilties and Attracted To Gods!
+06.12.2009+ EYEDEA & ABILITIES "BY THE THROAT" AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER AT FIFTH ELEMENT NOW!
Eyedea & Abilities are dropping their new record "By The Throat" on July 21st but you don't need to wait till then to buy it! By The Throat is currently available for pre-order through Fifth Element Online! Along with the pre-order, Fifth Element is offering up (while supplies last) the DJ Abilities "Live Set '06" CD as well as an additional post card designed by Michael Gaughan which is a Fifth Element Exclusive! So head over to Fifth Element today and pre-order your copy of By The Throat which will be delivered to your door the day it drops!
+06.12.2009+ ATMOSPHERE ANNOUNCES SHOW AT WEBSTER HALL IN NEW YORK, NY!
Yesterday Atmosphere announced they would be playing at Webster Hall in New York, NY. Tickets are now available for that show! You can grab 'em at Ticketmaster or at the Mercury Lounge Box Office! Full details for the show are below!
+ 07.27.2009 + When God Gives You Ugly Tour
Venue: Webster Hall
Address: 125 E 11th St.
City: New York
State: NY
Phone: 212-353-1600
Doors: 7:00PM
Ages: 18+
Cost: $25/$30
-> Performing: Atmosphere
+06.12.2009+ EYEDEA & ABILITIES @ INTERMEDIA ARTS TOMORROW 7:00PM!
For those of you who's name are on the guest list for the Eyedea & Abilities performance please keep in mind that this event starts promptly at 7:00PM so get there early because seating is not guaranteed. Also for those of age there will be wine and beer available. We'll see you tomorrow night at 7:00PM!
+06.09.2009+ TOKI WRIGHT'S "A DIFFERENT MIRROR" OUT TODAY!
Dear Friends/Family/Fans,
Today June 9th, 2009 marks a great day for me. Today is the
day I release my first full length solo album "A Different Mirror" on Rhymesayers
Entertainment. I worked long and hard for many years to finally get
to a point for this to come together. I want to say thank you to all
the people that helped to make this possible mentally, physically,
and/or spiritually. It is very important that people go out and
support my first week. I’ve always been a big supporter of
Minnesotan, Midwest, and Independent music, and I'm happy to have made a
good contribution to the collection.
Please take some time out of your day and pick it up at your favorite independent or chain music store and you can buy it online from Fifth Element, Amazon or iTunes.
*Benzilla is my hero, The Pressure is the worlds greatest designer, Bo Hakala is an excellent photographer.
**Tell a friend to buy it as well.
+06.09.2009+ ATMOSPHERE ANNOUNCES SHOW AT RED ROCKS IN MORRISON, CO!
Atmosphere have just confirmed playing a show at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO on August 14th! They will be playing with some very special guests which will be announced soon so stay tuned for that information! TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 13th at 10:00AM MST. General admission tickets are $36.50 +fees. Additional details below!
+ 08.14.2009 + When God Gives You Ugly Tour
Venue: Red Rocks Amphitheater
Address: 18300 West Alameda Parkway
City: Morrison
State: CO
Phone: 303-640-7300
Doors: 6:30PM
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $36.50/$40
-> Performing: Atmosphere with additional special guests to be announced!
"A Different Mirror" drops next Tuesday
(06.09.09) and will be available online from Fifth Element,
Amazon, iTunes as well as your favorite independent and chain music store!
POS will be kicking off his European tour today in Dresden, Germany! He'll be playing several club dates throughout Europe as well as joining up with the Bouncing Souls in the UK for part of their European tour. Full list of dates below! You can grab complete show info from the RSE Events Page!
06.05 - Dresden, Germany @ Az Conni
06.06 - Berlin, Germany @ Subversive
06.07 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
06.09 - Paris, France @ Mains d'Oeuvere Club
06.10 - Helsinki, Finland @ Gloria
06.11 - Tampere, Finland @ Klubi
06.12 - Oslo, Norway @ Bla
06.14 - Aachen, Germany @ AZ
06.17 - London, UK @ O2 Islington Academy ^
06.18 - Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy Birmingham ^
06.19 - Liverpool, UK @ O2 Academy Liverpool ^
06.20 - Leeds, UK @ Cockpit ^
06.21 - Glasgow, UK @ Cathouse ^
06.23 - Newport, UK @ TJ's ^
+06.05.2009+ Brother Ali "Good Lord" Video on RSE Youtube Channel!
In case you missed the premiere of Brother Ali's new video "Good Lord" last week here's a second look at the video from his latest release "The Truth Is Here". You can still catch the video over at MTVu if you missed it there!
I’m glad to finally show yall the new video for “Good Lord” from the “Truth Is Here EP” that dropped a few weeks ago.
The song is about spirituality and how it works alongside music. I get criticized from both angles on this issue. Some religious people say my music is too crude or obscene. People who hate religion say I talk about it too much. My feeling is that, when done right, spirituality and art are one and the same. The particular faith or medium of art almost doesn’t matter. That connection to each other is what we’re seeking. “Something spiritual happens when them hands get to clappin’.”
My good friend Rik Cordero shot the video at a community event we did in the historic Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Center in Harlem NY. This is the place where my hero, Malcolm X held his later meetings and was assassinated in 1965. If you pay attention, you’ll see Popmaster Fable (Rock Steady Crew) and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (Tribe Called Quest) along with a host of prominent Muslim teachers and activists. Just wanted to show you how we get down from time to time.
- Brother Ali
For those that don't know, Rhymesayers joined in
partnership with The Institute of Production & Recording College in
Minneapolis to teach a "Hip Hop Essentials Class". Students are given the
opportunity to learn about running a indie label, Hip Hop History as well
as work with a variety of our artists to learn more about their process to
making music & performing. Then students are challenged to put this
knowledge into action and create songs of their own as well as book a show
to perform that material. Our class showcase for this quarter takes place
this saturday! Come see our 7 students (who dubbed themselves Style ID)
showcase their recorded class projects on stage alongside Sims (of
Doomtree) & some additional local talent!!
