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Sacred-Bass Pioneer TEMPLE STEP PROJECT Blesses The U.S. 2024-2025 [Feature/Interview]

December 11, 2025April 21, 2026 B.Getz Australia, bass music, Ben Temple Step, boulder, colorado, deep house, Ecstatic Dance, global bass, High Vibe Fest, house, Melbourne, nevada city, psychedelic bass, Sacred Bass, Temple Step, Temple Step Project, Temple Step US Tour, Texas Eclipse Festival, Unison Festival

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Upful Life is with Larry Berman in Louisiana.

4 days ago

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"In the vibrant, horn-heavy heart of New Orleans, an enigmatic new squad is bubbling up from the underground club scene. A self-described psychedelic-rock outfit, Atom Cat is carving out a space in the Crescent City’s crowded ecosystem with a sound built on stylistic commingling, ambitious adventures in loud rock n’ roll, and an unflappable faith in the concept of “Cat Music.”“This band was ready to be born,” says bassist Blue Carl, his voice carrying the humble reverence of someone who knows he’s merely holding the leash of a very large, very loud animal. “It would have happened with or without us. I’m just grateful to have been scooped up and along for the ride".”A window into one of the most exciting young bands on the NOLA underground, just as the masses of music maniacs descend on the Crescent City for our annual Jazz Fest bacchanalia. ~ my latest via @liveforlivemusic ~***LlNQ lN Bl0***#nola #psychedelicrock #neworleans #atomcat ... See MoreSee Less

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