Twin Shadow ('Roo Preview) (SLEEPER PICK)

Twin Shadow is definitely one of my sleeper picks for this years Bonnaroo. The percussion interplay over George Lewis Jr.'s voice on songs like "Castles In The Snow" is 1) dope 2) wicked and 3) something I want to see how it plays out live.



Is there a live drummer? What goes down?

Twin Shadow's tingly cool retro wave pop is hot. The melodic poetic lyrics on "Forget" ad a beautiful arc to Lewis' compositions.

I can only imagine what beauty Lewis will unleash in the heat in Manchester in less than 3 weeks. Will you be there to see it?

Round 2 - April 28th, 29th and 30th

Prince has announced the second installment of residency dates at the forum, this coming Thursday (28th), Friday (29th) and Saturday (30th).

Don't leave the office for lunch because tickets go on sale in about 2 hours - http://www.ticketmaster.com/Prince-tickets/artist/735895

Remember, while the tickets are cheap, the parking over at The Forum is a whopping $25 cash per car so carpool or park early on Manchester and walk a few blocks if you are lucky enough to score tickets.

'Roo Round Up - Part I

Dr. Dog Acoustic Show - 06/11/2010

I’m currently sitting en route back on the Monday after Bonnaroo – trying to recover from the plethora of music that saturated my ears the way the sticky Tennessee heat engulfed my body – and I’m still in recovery mode.

Even three beers deep at the local stomping grounds (O’Charley’s in the C Terminal), I’m still running off about Orgone’s funktastical throwdown on Sunday; Deadmau5 ridiculous LED light show, mouse helmet included; Jay-Z’s stellar but 33% too short set (ending 30 minutes early?); The Gossip doing “I Will Always Love You” as their encore and Jay Electronica inviting an entire tent on stage while he ripped some a capella over J Dilla, amongst other highlights. If it is not clear already, the festival of all American festivals was as epic as the line-up suggested it might be.

From the chart-topping fire of new artists like B.o.B. (who played about 45 minutes deeper into the wee wee night than expected) to the old school stylings of Stevie Wonder and John Fogerty, there was a serving of music for any palate or ear. SUPERGOODMUSIC got heavy dosages of some of our favorite electronic artists and DJs (Bassnectar, Deadmau5, Crystal Method, DJ Logic), hip-hop artists (Kid Cudi, Jay Electronica, B.o.B., Jay-Z, Nas, Wale), jam, funk and dub bands (Disco Biscuits, Lotus, Galactic, Medeski Martin & Wood, Orgone, Rebelution, Big Sam’s Funky Nation) to rock and roll trendsetters and pioneers (Kings of Leon, Dave Matthews Band, John Fogerty, Phoenix, Weezer, Ozomatli, The XX, Daryl Hall & Chromeo).

Below you’ll find a few choice pictures from our experience. Be sure to check back soon and often for more follow-up Bonnaroo coverage, including a feature in the CONCERT BLAST coming out later this week and A Day In The 'Roo story, as well as some Supergood fan submitted videos! Thanks again to Big Hassle and everyone else who made our Bonnaroo 2010 experience more than memorable...

Backstage at LCD Soundsystem - 6/12/2010

Stevie Wonder on What Stage - 6/12/2010

The Other Tent

Orgone on Sonic Stage - 06/13/10

Rising LA Bands at Bonnaroo

Two bands that call Los Angeles their home will be heading east next week for Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN. Those bands are Orgone and Local Natives.

The former, Orgone, is one we talk about a lot and give a lot of praise because they are LA's ambassadors of funk. Signed to Ubiquity Records, and with a new album "Cali Fever" planned for release on June 22nd, this 9 piece funk orchestra is on the up and up. Before reaching the 'Roo they will be playing Bobolink Music Festival in Belden, CA, before doing shows in Omaha, Madison, Chicago, Norfolk and Charleston. They play Bonnaroo on Sunday from 7:50 - 8:40 pm in the Troo Music Lounge sponsored by Budweiser.

If you've never heard them before - please do yourself a solid and pick up any one of their albums. They come with an Ubiquity guarantee - so if you don't like it, you can send it back to the label until they send you something you do. I've never had to take them up on their guarantee and I can assure you that you won't have to either if you do elect to purchase an Orgone album.

The second LA act, is one that hails from Silverlake, played Coachella earlier this year and have been buzzing strong. That band is Local Natives. The band formerly known as Cavil At Rest released their first full length album, Gorilla Manor to much critical acclaim both across the pond and domestically. The album, which was recorded in a home shared by the band members in Silverlake, is actually the name of a house the band members shared in Orange County. You'll be able to hear tracks from their debut not only at The Troubadour and Bootleg this weekend in Los Angeles, but also at Bonnaroo from 7 to 8 pm on Thursday night, June 10th in That Tent.

If you'd like to learn more about the other artists and performers at Bonnaroo, just go to www.bonnaroo.com