TO WEATHER THE RAIN: Dusty Dispatches From KRUDER & DORFMEISTER’s 30th Anniversary U.S. Tour – Black Rock City To The Bay [Review]

A quarter-century of extreme fandom comes full circle as Kruder & Dorfmeister’s 30th Anniversary US Tour finally delivers them to the Black Rock desert, then back to the city by the Bay. B.Getz’s diary of a mad Stan welcomes the dynamic duo back to the States. Give Thanks 4 K&D!

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PREMIERE: Listen to SEEDS? Inspired New Single “Love Will Lead the Way”

Alabama’s intergalactic funk-hop squad SEEDS? are back in action with an inspiring new single “Love Will Lead the Way”, released November 11th, 2021.

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Family Affair: NorCal Hip-Hop Crew Ultimate Fantastic Drops Sophomore Stunner ‘Gadzooks’ [B.Getz on L4LM]

Ultimate Fantastic is not yet a household name, but they should be, and in short order. Boasting a colossal brand of electro bass-infused rap tunes, the idiosyncratic NorCal hip-hop collective defies genre, sets fire to preconceived notions, breaks rules, and blends soundscapes with an intoxicating spirit—a mojo that sets them light years apart from many contemporaries.

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Gone Gone Beyond ‘2030’: A Conversation With The Human Experience, David Block [B.Getz on L4LM]

Block’s international future-folk quartet Gone Gone Beyond recently released its stunning third full-length LP, 2030, to rave reviews from rabid fans and a chorus of critical acclaim.

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The Upful LIFE Podcast Ep.047: THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE- David Block (Gone Gone Beyond)

Welcome THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE- DAVID BLOCK (solo electronic producer + Gone Gone Beyond) to Episode 047! A dancefloor General, prince of the piano, soundtrack to the squish, or conductor around the campfire, David wears myriad musical and intellectual hats.

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Upful Life’s 20 Favorite Records of 2020: Quarantine Deep Dive 365 [Reviews/Playlist]

20 favorite records reviewed, 20 more album recs, plus a smattering of singles and live sh*t. A collection of works that resonated with me most, during this complex, confounding revolution around the sun.

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GOLDEN WOLF: Adam Deitch On The Philosophy & Methodology Behind ‘Age of Imperfection’ [B.Getz on L4LM]

Adam Deitch is a master of emotional instrumental collages across myriad musical projects. The erstwhile veteran is back from the lab with a phenomenal nine-track EP, Age of Imperfection. His latest offering is a solo production, released August 19, 2020 on Golden Wolf Records.

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