LIFT Festival, the two-day elevated music experience, has confirmed the first round of performers for LIFT Fest at Whaleback Mountain in the heart of New Hampshire’s Ski Country, March 16-17, 2012. Featuring slope-side, outdoor music, the inaugural LIFT Festival offers patrons the unique opportunity to enjoy first-class live music in a picturesque setting – hand in hand with their favorite winter sports.
The festival lineup includes:
Ghostland Observatory
Conspirator
Paper Diamond
Orchard Lounge
Danger
Break Science
The Indobox
Alpha Data
AIMES
McLovins
Additional artist announcements are forthcoming.
All ticketing options include two days of music and Whaleback lift tickets, and are available now.
The LIFT Festival will be held at Whaleback Mountain, conveniently located alongside Interstate 89 in Enfield, NH. Whaleback Mountain is 2 hours from Boston, 1.5 from Burlington, VT, 5 hours from New York City, and is just 15 minutes from White River Junction, VT where 89 meets Interstate 91.
“23-year-old Tigran Mimosa thrills audiences with his vibration-laden sonic endeavors and charismatic stage presence. His set at this year’s Lightning in a Bottle is the stuff of legend, although he calls playing for a sold out crowd of 10,000 at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre “the most epic moment of my musical career.” Sound: MiMOSA produces hip-hop infused, deep bass dubstep constructed with expertly arranged synth-crunch layers that build to explosive moments of sonic boom.
-Huffington Post
“It’s hard to tell where exactly a MiMOSA track is going to take you; Tigran does some non-traditional things when it comes to syncopation and mixed meter, and at Zoo this year, he mixed up his heavier, grimy bass beats with interjections of top-40 in unusual ways.” - 5 Acts to Watch: Flavorpill
“I’m not sure he belongs in the dubstep genre, because I’m not sure he belongs in any genre. He doesn’t follow the normal rules of music. One question: “Does it have enough bass to rattle your brain around inside your skull? Good.” Of course” -Earmilk
Blissfully unconcerned with a world obsessed with categorization as a means of definition, Tigran aka MiM0SA crafts music for its own sake, defying expectations with genre bending soundscapes. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area and currently residing in Los Angeles, MiM0SA began producing at the tender age of 17. Blessed with an abundance of talent and an ear for sonic experimentation, this fan-favorite has quickly developed a name for himself as one of the West Coast’s top exports. And the word is spreading fast. To say that MiM0SA is on the rise is to miss the mark. Rather, MiM0SA has arrived.
This summer saw MiM0SA globetrotting from festival sites everywhere—including his headlining slot and Lightning in a Bottle, to triumphant performances at Detroit Electronic Music Festival, Shambhala festival, Red Rocks, Electric Zoo, Summer Camp, and Burning Man. MiM0SA also spent quite a bit of time this summer in the lab with Sleepyhead, working on new tracks for their highly anticipated collaboration, “Naked Poetry,” which they will release under the moniker SexyTime at the beginning of 2012. However, it was in Brooklyn, NY where MiM0SA found refuge as he wrote, recorded, and produced his debut full length album “Sanctuary,” released October 25 on False Idol Musik. After just one listen, it’s evident that his versatility as an artist goes hand in hand with his refusal to be tied down by any particular sound or style.
White his previous EP release, “58 Degrees,” favored a more grittier fusion of unrelenting beats and grime, “Sanctuary” works as one cohesive whole piece of work that finds MiM0SA immersed in rhythm, encompassing and centered around the 808 drum kit most notable on the track “Last Night In Town.” However, the album carries an authenticity by which MiM0SA’s aesthetic appreciation of the origin of sound is fused with layers of various styles, textures, and grooves that embrace Dubstep, Hip-Hop, 2-step, Moombahton, Dub, and Downtempo. It becomes apparent that while building this collage, his vision was to “Steer away from aggressive tones, but at the same time try to find different avenues to get the same crowd response that a big bass drop would get,” he comments. Take for instance “Castles in the Sky,” which finds MiM0SA opting for the classic sounds of straight dub reggae versus the dub step infused subwoofer odysseys heard on “Tiger Blood.” MiM0SA extends his flavor for hip-hop by sampling and filtering vocals that rush with ambient interludes coupled with pulsating tempos and heavy 808s on songs such as “Starseed” and “Way Back to You.”
In just a few short years he’s shared the stage with standard-bearers like Benga, Skream, Rusko, Datsik, Glitch Mob, Pretty Lights, and Flying Lotus. He’s also played festivals and shows across North America, including Coachella, Symbiosis Gathering, Burning Man, Decibel Festival, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. This past March found him headlining his first tour, as he criss-crossed the U.S., selling out major venues like The House of Blues (Chicago, IL), Webster Hall (New York, NY), and The Fillmore Auditorium (Denver, CO). Not to mention stellar debut performances at legendary venues such as Newport Music Hall (Columbus, OH) and The Fillmore Miami Beach. The words tireless and prolific don’t quite do MiM0SA justice. In one weekend he headlined Lightning in a Bottle, blasted over to Summer Camp, and finished off the weekend with a blistering performance at Detroit Electronic Music Festival.
We’ll say it again, because it bears repeating, MiM0SA has arrived.
Upon hearing the unique and refreshing sound of Nicki Bluhm, it becomes immediately clear why she is in the midst of a breakout year. Nicki has filled a void in music with her brand of vintage-tinged rocking country soul—music that’s like an enchanting friend you’ve known for a short while but feels like you’ve known forever.
Nicki’s story began at a New Year’s Eve party when she sang an impromptu blues song that caught the attention of musician/producer Tim Bluhm (The Mother Hips). With Tim’s encouragement Nicki began to write songs and perform in public, and soon was earning fans of her own. They went on to record Nicki’s debut album, Toby’s Song (2008), which appeared on Jambase’s top ten albums of the year. Nicki and Tim were married shortly after and formed her band with childhood friend and guitar player, Deren Ney. The band continued to grow with the addition of Steve Adams on bass (ALO), Dave Mulligan on rhythm guitar and drummer Mike Curry. Nicki has since shared the stage with Chris Robinson, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Steve Kimock, Jackie Greene, Pegi Young, Josh Ritter, and many others.
Her sophomore album, Driftwood (2011), shows an impressive expansion of Nicki’s natural talent and is well into its second pressing. The sounds range from the AM magic of Linda Ronstadt to the charming duets of Johnny and June Cash to smokey Memphis soul. Since Driftwood’s release, Nicki has become the “It Girl” of the San Francisco music scene—performing with her band, “The Gramblers”; as a duo with her husband Tim; and as a guest artist with an array of revered peformers. Her warm, strong voice and striking presence have undeniable appeal, confirmed by her sensational performances and rousing reception from music lovers at every show. .
A blush is an emotional sensation with a physical reaction, most notably to anticipation, excitement or love. and for the new group Blush - comprised of Victoria, Natsuko, Angeli, Ji Hae and Alisha - the anticipation is huge, the excitement is genuine and the love is already spreading around the world. The music of Blush is edgy and fun with a unique spin, delivered by five gifted girls on a mission. The members are all Asian, and all five have world-class talents and charm. What you’re feeling is Blush.
The proof is in the music. Tracks on their forthcoming debut album come from an unprecedented global roster of award-winning hit songwriters and producers, including Tal Herzberg (The Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga), electronic music icon Wolverine (Britney Spears), top remixer Sander Kleinenberg (Janet Jackson, Daft Punk), acclaimed grime/house DJ Alex Guadino and progressive house star Morgan Page (Katy Perry, Deadmau5, Madonna). Blush’s debut single “Undivided” - Produced by Darrell Brown (Keith Urban, Bon Jovi) and Steve Schnur (Veteran A&R executive and producer of over 150 soundtrack albums, including tracks by Florence + The Machine and Busta Rhymes) and mixed by Manny Marroquin (Pink, Rihanna) - showcases each girl’s breakout vocals and energy. It’s an irresistible anthem to solidarity and devotion that heralds the arrival of a group ready to take the world stage and make it feel something new. Something electric. And absolutely “Undivided”.
There’s a feeling in pop music when something is about to happen. The time is now. And the sensation is Blush.
New Documentary in Production About The Voice-Over World
Executive Producer: John DiMaggio Producer: Tommy Reid Director: Larry Shapiro
About Tommy Reid…
Tommy Reid is an accomplished Director, Producer & Writer with over thirteen combined years of Independent Feature, Documentary and Field Production experience. Tommy developed and produced four independently financed films all of which have sold. [Strike (2009/Anchor Bay), Screwball: The Ted Whitfield Story (2010/AB&WarnerBros), Kill The Irishman (2011/Anchor Bay), and Danny Greene: The Rise and Fall of The Irishman (2011/Anchor Bay)]
Tommy has an expertise in story research/development, production strategy, marketing, and film distribution. He is a highly resourceful and an effective leader who brings energy and passion to all of his work. Tommy has a solid track record of managing multiple projects on tight timelines and brings a cost conscious budget to his projects. Reid has a proven ability to negotiate and execute complex joint venture agreements, talent contracts and film distribution deals overseeing budgets ranging from $1M to $12M. Reid is innovative, thinks big picture and has a strong entrepreneurial spirit. He has consistently taken a story, built a strategy and created a product that resulted in a solid return for his investors.
