The Spill Canvas with Silver and Gold and Mike Ring at the Moxi Theater.
Continue readingMonth: August 2015
August 2015 – The Burroughs
In This Issue: The Burroughs | Pretty Lights | Krayzie Bone | The War On Drugs | MC Magic | Night Beds | Lunde Station | Mac Demarco | Forty Fathoms
Continue readingThe Evolution of Derek Smith: Pretty Lights Still Shining
Fort Collins, Colorado native Derek Smith, better known as Pretty Lights, started making beats in high school, but eventually found himself at the forefront of the electronic music scene. His first album, 2006’s Taking Up Your Precious Time, 2008’s Passing Up the City Skies and 2009’s Passing by Behind Your Eyes revealed Smith’s ability to seamlessly sew together a blanket of sonic textures, but 2013’s A Color Map of the Sun uncovered his aptitude for actually composing every single musical note of each track. The 34-year-old producer is once again on tour and ascends on the Red Rocks stage August 8 and 9. He took some time to discuss the severity of drug use at EDM shows, the recording process and his outlandish height.
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