Music | rickyleepotts.com | a voice of rhythm, reason, & reality

on December 30, 2011 -
|
No comments

John Dahlbäck Drops “Grunge” & “Phoenix”

John Dahlbäck’s back with a double dose of fire that’s heating up the global dance floor. First, it’s “Grunge,” the latest release on his very own Mutants imprint. As the tile implies, this track is dirty, greasy and downright nasty. It’s a peak time electro house. On the other hand, John Dahlbäck reaffirms his place as one of the most diverse producers with “Phoenix,” his newest release for Toolroom Records. Where “Grunge” brought the filth, “Phoenix” brings the beautiful [...]

Continue Reading —›

on December 29, 2011 -
|
22 comments

Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Beadz Jones

It was @BCakaTheMan that introduced me to this artist. And I am glad he did. This guy has some serious talent and is starting to make waves for a big 2012. He lives in the Windy City… let’s hope he is a Cubs fan. @BCakaTheMan is the host of The Air Attack, and one day we were chatting on Twitter about his show… and that is when the name Beadz Jones came up. He has worked with him in the past, and thought he would make for a good interview. Well… he was right [...]

Continue Reading —›

on December 28, 2011 -
|
No comments

Tiësto remixes the “Mission: Impossible Theme”

As if the Mission Impossible theme song could get ANY better. Of course it can… when Tiësto gets his hands on it. I haven’t seen the movie, and while I am not typically into movies like this, I will more than likely go see it. I really want to see it because part of this is filmed in Dubai. I haven’t been there either, but soon. Tiger has won there… so it’s like a calling. Anyway, Tiësto has taken the popular theme song and turned it into a masterpiece. It was already [...]

Continue Reading —›

on December 25, 2011 -
|
No comments

Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Adrian Lux

This dude is just climbing the charts. He is releasing one great single after another, and is getting a TON of success with his most recent hit Alive. Of course, I like Can’t Sleep… just too many great tracks to choose from. Oh, and then there is single Boy. But I still go back to Can’t Sleep. His real name is Prinz Adrian Johannes Hynne and his work has been remixed by a ton of big names including Avicii (who is killing it on his own) and Axwell. I’ll stop [...]

Continue Reading —›

on December 24, 2011 -
|
No comments

Stefano Noferini Continues His Global Supremacy

Stefano Noferini is well versed in the art of making people move. But his virtuosity extends far past creating a groove. Stefano is gifted with the knowledge of how to instinctually tap into the dark dirty nature of what rhythm can do, harnesses it somehow, and deftly transpose it to the world in digital form. Let’s just say you’re going to dance, whether you came to or not. With a relentless, driving beat to anchor the track, Stefano builds upon subtle layers of bass melody [...]

Continue Reading —›

on December 22, 2011 -
|
No comments

Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Tax Brandywine

The amount of talent in the city of Indianapolis amazes me. Every time I turn around I discover a new band that I never knew about… and that I can’t get enough of. This band lives right down the road from me in Noblesville, Indiana. Their lyrics are incredible, the vocals are amazing, and the sound is very “jam band” friendly. There is a difference from a jam band that just gets together to play for their friends… and a band that has potential to make it. These guys [...]

Continue Reading —›

on December 22, 2011 -
|
No comments

Underworld announced as Music Directors for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games

Underworld duo Rick Smith and Karl Hyde will work alongside Oscar winning British filmmaker and producer Danny Boyle, Artistic Director of the Opening Ceremony and will be responsible for all the music in the three-hour ceremony taking place on 27 July next summer. Underworld and Danny Boyle have enjoyed a long and diverse collaboration since Underworld’s track Born Slippy featured in Boyle’s film “Trainspotting”. Over the following fifteen years the three [...]

Continue Reading —›

on December 21, 2011 -
|
No comments

The Holland Account – March of the Lost (Official Music Video)

Earlier tonight I met some of the bands appearing featured on the next rickyleepotts.com presents six bands for six bucks. We talked about the show, signed contracts, and just chatted about music. I always like talking tunes, and to do it with so many great local bands… it’s nice. We met at a Starbucks on the north side, and I hadn’t even sat down yet and in walks Jon Beaty. Jon is in Jeremy Johnson & the Bleeding Keys; they played on the last six4six. Anyway, he [...]

Continue Reading —›

on December 20, 2011 -
|
No comments

FreQ Nasty returns with The Low FreQuency Pureland EP

Born in Fiji, raised in New Zealand and formed musically in the dance music revolution of London in the late 90s, FreQ Nasty started his career on the seminal UK label Botchit & Scarper, moving to SKINT Records in 2003. He went on to release a slew of cutting-edge records, collaborating with and remixing a diverse range of artists including Fatboy Slim, Kelis, KRS One, Roots Manuva, Rodney P, and reggae legend Junior Delgado. 2008 saw the release of Creator, his [...]

Continue Reading —›

on December 19, 2011 -
|
No comments

Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Nick J

Anyone that is friends with Brad Real is a friend of mine. Brad has been tearing up the Indianapolis rap scene for quite some time, and just continues to grow. He has even started to collaborate with some local singer/songwriters. The guy that I am sitting with today knows Brad… and has worked with Brad on several occasions. He is a producer that understands grass roots and what it takes to produce a good album. He actually has a new album coming out in [...]

Continue Reading —›