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[Event] WAKAAN ROCKS II: LIQUID STRANGER Presents TRINITY Ft. EazyBaked, G-REX B2B Sully, & More

Posted by Marcus Daly - January 22, 2024

Step into the world of ‘WAKAAN Rocks II’ on April 13th, where the focus shifts from the artist to the beats themselves. This isn’t just a sequel to last year’s hit event; it’s a whole new experience, shaped by Liquid Stranger’s innovative “TRINITY” concept. This night is all about immersing yourself in a sea of sounds, each set offering a unique vibe and rhythm that promises to keep you moving.

The “TRINITY” concept breaks the evening into three distinct musical experiences. First, the downtempo set envelops you in a chill, ambient embrace, setting the tone with its mellow and introspective beats. Then, the throwback set takes you on a nostalgic ride, blending familiar rhythms with a fresh twist. The climax of the night is the banger set – this is where the energy skyrockets, and the beats become an irresistible force, compelling everyone to dance.

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While Liquid Stranger is the maestro behind this symphony of sound, the event also features a lineup of talented artists like Eazybaked, G-Rex B2B Sully, and Shanghai Doom B2B Sharlitz Web, each adding their own musical color to the evening. The beats are the real stars here, each one a character in this night-long narrative.

‘WAKAAN Rocks II’ is more than a concert; it’s a celebration of rhythm and sound, a night where the music takes center stage and everything else fades away. So, get your tickets, let loose, and prepare to be swept away by a wave of beats that promises to leave you energized and exhilarated.

[Event] Gryffin @ Colorado Red Rocks on 10/24 and 10/25

Posted by Marcus Daly - October 11, 2023

Nestled within the majestic surroundings of Morrison, Colorado, the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre is about to host an electrifying two-night performance. Recognized for its distinctive red sandstone formations and unparalleled acoustics, Red Rocks has been the venue of choice for legends in the music world. This October, it’s set to buzz with the unmistakable sounds of Gryffin.

The artist who gave the world ‘Gravity’ is delivering on an epic two-night event that is set to blow expecatations out of the water for new and current fans alike.

Red Rocks has a legacy of mesmerizing its audience, not just with the music, but with the complete sensory experience. The cool Colorado air, the twinkling stars overhead, the echo of beats bouncing off the towering red rocks – there’s really nothing like it. Over the years, from The Beatles to U2, musicians have considered it an honor to perform at this natural marvel.

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The first night of the event, scheduled for 10/24, has already seen its tickets fly off the virtual shelf, with the event sold out. However, those who have missed the chance need not despair. The subsequent night, 10/25, labeled GRAVITY: THE RETURN, promises to be a reminiscent journey. Especially for those who long for a trip down memory lane, recalling the captivating vibes of 2020.

While Gryffin’s signature tunes, drawing from his distinctive blend of electronic and instrumental music, will be a treat to the ears, it’s the overall ambiance of the evening that promises to make it unforgettable.

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[Denver Event] The Underground Music Showcase 2019

Posted by Matthew Bloss - May 23, 2019

Rapidly approaching, from July 26th through the 28thDenver’s preeminent indie music festival, The Underground Music Showcase has announced its lineup for 2019. After updating its format last year, and adding a plethora of new stages and venues, which now totals four outdoor main stages and over 20 indoor venues, The UMS looks to once again take the city by the reigns for one amazing weekend in late July. Dotting the top of this year’s bill are the likes of Empress Of, Honne, Chicano Batman, Black Mountain, Tuxedo, Earthgang, and Still Woozy for a certifiably heavy hitting slate of headliners; but as always, the talent buyers for the UMS have flexed their mid-card and local muscles just as hard.

Additional national support includes Yves Tumor, DRAMA, LEIKELI47, Y La Bamba, Miya Frolick, Gardens & Villa, Tessa Violet, Spooky Mansion, Greyhounds, Dressy Bessy, DBUK, Kainalu, Clavvs, Rapperchicks, Rich Jones, Divino Niño, Parallelephants, Deezie Brown, and Garrett T Capps. Coming out of Colorado, we’re getting perked up for the much buzzed about set from synth-pop duo xOxford (pronounced Oxford) who will be making their live debut at the festival, as well as Mile High stalwarts including Falcon Punch, YASI, Andy Immerman, Nasty Nachos, Bud Bronson & The Goodtimers, DeCollage, Milky.WAV, and loads more.

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As always, we will be out in full force during the hot, end-of-july weekend, so be on the lookout for your Ninja fam! Stream the official UMS 2019 playlist below, get your weekend passes for just $50, and single day tickets for the 2019 Underground Music Showcase here.

[Event Preview] BUKU Music + Arts Project – New Orleans – March 22-23

Posted by TMN Staff - January 27, 2019

Nestled right in the heart of New Orleans, BUKU Music + Art Project is a wildly unique festival experience. It has the culture of a boutique event, coupled with the organization and production of a large-scale event, topped off with a diverse and eclectic line-up. On top of all of that, it’s in one of the best cities for dining, partying, and history. Unlike other festivals, located in remote forests and deserts across the US, this is one event you can definitely plan a full trip around.

We went down last year for the first time and couldn’t quite find the words for our experience. It’s culturally relevant, musically intriguing, brimming with top-notch art, and has a world of opportunities after the lights go off. It’s unlike anything else out there.

With that being said, it should come as no surprise that we’re heading back down this year. As we’ve seen in years past, the lineup is artfully crafted, boasting a thoughtful collection of all sub genres of dance, a dash of Top 40, some killer hip hop artists, as well as guitar-heavy emo rock, with Mayday Parade and Dashboard Confessional.

If you’re still on the fence, we recommend tuning in to Music Ninja Radio on BFF.FM this Friday from 4-7PM PST. We’ll be dedicating the first half of the show to everything BUKU.

[Festival Preview] Mayan Heart Festival -Tikal, Guatamala – 12/20 – 12/23

Posted by Lyle Maxson - December 13, 2018

The first annual Mayan Heart Festival is set to take place this December (20th-23rd) for the Winter Solstice at the Tikal Pyramids at Guatemala, with artists ranging from Desert Dwellers and Kaminanda to soothing sounds from the likes of Deya Dova and Liquid Bloom.

I couldn’t think of a better reason to pack up for Christmas and spend it abroad, enjoying a soulfully curated line up, hotel after parties, workshops, yoga, and a fire ceremony with the local Mayan natives that have been practicing it for millennia. Ahead of our trip, I sat down with Amaya, the founder of this one-of-a-kind festival.

TMN: Amaya, so happy to be talking with you about this unique festival I have heard so much about. I would like to dive into the obvious question, what will people expect for a festival experience at such a unique location as the Tikal Pyramids in Guatemala? Where will the stage production and musicians be?

A: IT IS HARD TO DESCRIBE MAGIC! We are working on creating an experience for the Main Event On the Solstice/Full Moon of December 21st which is the Maya Fire Ceremony. There, you will NOT see multi-million dollar technology, million watt sound systems or robotic lights!! People who are present on December 21st in Tikal will experience the highest of all technologies, the technologies which built the pyramids which “modern” science can’t figure out to this day how it was done!! You will experience The MAYA technology. On December 21st we have a very special alignment which is the Solstice with a full Moon and an alignment of the Star System Pleyades with the Earth. This combination along with our open hearts and intention will open the door for anyone to significantly affect their future and that of the planet.

TMN: With so much intention behind an event like this, what type of audience do you expect? Will there be a large electronic music crowd, or more of a yogi and Burning Man-centric audience?

A: This event will bring the Bird Tribes, the Rainbow Warriors and as we will see, these are peoples from every corner of the planet and all walks of life. We have already people coming from Austria, Brazil, France, Colombia, Costa Rica, Portugal, Australia, Canada, Africa, among other places.

[Denver Concert Preview] FIDLAR – Gothic Theater – 10/26

Posted by Matthew Bloss - October 25, 2018

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Since 2011, Brothers Max & Elvis Kuehn along with Zac Carper and Brandon Schwartzel have been setting the indie scene ablaze as FIDLAR, behind a unique blend of inebriated party punk that has since evolved into a more mature rock project bearing the same musical muscle and raw intensity. After a handful of dormant years since releasing their 2015 sophomore LP Too, FIDLAR returned back in April armed with a new single “Alcohol”, and the news of an impending third long-player Almost Free, which is getting set for a mid-January release. Since then, the So-Cal troupe has been touring ad nauseam, and will be winding the next few months down on the West Coast.

This Friday, FIDLAR returns to one of our favorite Mile High venues, the Gothic Theater, (for which you can get tickets here) and will trek through the Northwest and into California to finish out their remaining dates. Stream “Alcohol” below, and check out FIDLAR’s tour dates below.

FIDLAR Tour Dates:

10/26 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
10/27 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
10/29 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
10/30 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
10/31 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
11/02 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theatre
11/03 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Palladium

w/ Dilly Dally, The Side Eyes

[Denver Event Preview] TMN Presents: Aaron Bordas w/ Robotic Pirate Monkey – 9/21 – Larimer Lounge

Posted by Matthew Bloss - September 11, 2018

TMN Presents
Aaron Bordas @ Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO

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Over the past five years in the city of Denver, we’ve had the pleasure of putting on some of the most memorable and eclectic slate of electronic, indie, rock and hip-hop shows that the Mile High City has ever seen under the ‘TMN Presents’ banner. From bands and artists including the likes of Hayden James, The Knocks, Small Black, Teen Daze, Autre Ne Veut, ASTR and loads more; it was high time that we shifted our focus to the bevy of incredible local talent that Denver and Colorado as a whole have to offer. And so, it is with great anticipation that we unveil our next ‘TMN Presents’ night as we bring ascending Denver based Techno/House producer & DJ Aaron Bordas with special guests Robotic Pirate Monkey to the always welcoming and ultra raucous Larimer Lounge on Friday, September 21st.

With numerous local accolades under his banner and opening credits under some of electronic music’s most exciting names across a slew of genres, Aaron Bordas has rapidly risen from an excellent main-support act to a formidable headlining force in not just his home city, but the Western U.S. as a whole. 2017 saw the budding artist headline numerous clubs, enrapturing droves of fans in the process while pushing the boundaries of his production catalog as well with a release on Quite Right and two more in 2018 “11:16” and “Memory Lapse” in collaboration with fellow Colorado producer Dynohunter. The head of Aaron’s hypebeast is surely his excellent track curation and buzzed about shows, which have us and those who have witnessed a DJ set so excited for this show. To tune your ears in advance of our next showcase, be sure to check out Bordas’ mix series Reason and eclectically selected live sets as well.

It wouldn’t be a ‘TMN Presents’ night without at least a few of our fellow Ninjas in the building, so we’re gearing up to give away not one, but TWO pairs of tickets to Aaron Bordas’ show on September 21st, and entering is beyond simple. Just comment below (click on this post if you’re still on our front page) with the tagged friend that you’d want to take and BOOM, you’re entered. For those who’d rather guarantee their entry, to which we HIGHLY recommend, grab your tickets from the link provided here. Until then, stream “As We Are” by Aaron Bordas above, help us spread the word, and we’ll see you all on the floor!