Lightning In A Bottle | Lineup | Tickets | Set Times

Backed by a storied history, OPIUO could play LIB by himself and the world would still be better for it. Yet, ever the one to one-up himself, he’s come into 2015 with an ambitious endeavour that seems to be paying off extremely well so far. His new setup features The Opiuo Band (a full live ensemble) and revamped lighting which promises an exceptionally stunning experience of all things art and music.

So far, he’s been journeying across Australia with this new project. He’s making his way stateside for LIB. Check the vid below to hear why he’s brought the gang together. See you there in the midst of the magic.

Opiuo – Africano

Opiuo – Chubby Putty ft. Beats Antique

LIB Spotlight brings attention to special artists that will be featured at Lightning In A Bottle Fest 2015.
Some we love. Some we just discovered. All essential.
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15 Days

The Juan MacLean • Pat Mahoney • Tickets

We’ve got ourselves a DFA takeover this Friday [5|8]! Excited is barely the right word to express our sentiments. The legends The Juan MacLean and Pat Mahoney (of LCD Soundsystem and Museum of Love) are coming in to DJ us into a nudisco stupor. Coming off a house-disco blended late 2014 release, The Juan MacLean is sure to keep the party dancing clean. We’re thinking some early 2000’s throwbacks are in store for us too. Locals Meridian West will be leading off the night. Come through early!

HOW TO ENTER

Standard procedure. The contest ends at 12PM Friday May 8th!
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1. Tweet: “I want 2 tickets to see @juanmaclean at @wayfarercm! with @CtrlAltDelight @follow_mda on 5/8”
2. Tag three friends in our Facebook post.
3. “Like” this page
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Do 1, 2, or all of the above. As always, the more entries –> the better your chance to win. Be sure to be ready to check your inbox/twitter, because we’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the contest is over. See you guys there!

The Juan MacLean – You Were a Runaway

The Juan MacLean – A Simple Design

Museum of Love – The Who’s Who of Who Cares

LIB Pre-party | Tickets

Lightning in a Bottle draws ever closer. And with it comes pre-parties featuring former and future Do Lab acts as well as a preview of the musical vibes you’ll be exposed to in Bradley, CA. Los Angeles’ leg of the pre-party circuit is stacked. There will be vibey beats a la Astronautica and Coyote Kisses; house-ier inclinations from Autograf and Justin Jay; glitchy bass thanks to Dimond Saints, G Jones, and Nominus; and deep playa leanings via Hoj and KMLN.

All in all, it’ll be an awesome dance party. For those of you who aren’t making it out to LIB, let this be your evening escape.

HOW TO ENTER

Standard procedure. The contest ends at 12PM Thursday, May 7th!
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1. Tweet: “I want 2 tickets to party with @thedolab @LIBfestival @CtrlAltDelight and friends”
2. Tag three friends in our Facebook post.
3. “Like” this page
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Do 1, 2, or all of the above. As always, the more entries –> the better your chance to win. Be sure to be ready to check your inbox/twitter, because we’ll be giving it to the first person who responds when the contest is over. See you guys there!

Coyote Kisses – Sunny Day

Justin Jay – Mind Games

G Jones – Into the Digital Abyss

KMLN – Steady as She Goes

Born in LA but grown in Miami, Nicky Blitz takes a scopic approach to pop and rock. Recent 5-tracker EP Hawk clearly affirms his ability to blend old-school influences with more modern esteems. Each song has a completely different feel which leaves us in awe of his range and definitely wanting more.

Nicky Blitz – Hawk EP

Nicky Blitz – Blast Off

Lightning In A Bottle | Lineup | Tickets | Set Times

French Kiwi Juice, abbrv. FKJ, is a master of the smooth groove. Akin to waking up slow on a sunny Sunday afternoon, his music has a lazy day appeal that is impossible to resist. The freestyle funky basslines and ivory tickling add extra soul to an already velvet essence.

Come get syrupy with us. He’s also coming out to LA the Wednesday after LIB (5|27) for our homies at Ouija Entertainment and L’Affaire Musicale. See you there.

FKJ – Instant Need

FKJ – Waiting ft. Madelyn Grant

FKJ – Open the Door

June Marieezy – Fly (FKJ Remix)

LIB Spotlight brings attention to special artists that will be featured at Lightning In A Bottle Fest 2015.
Some we love. Some we just discovered. All essential.
Click here for more from this series.
20 Days

The lead-in to summer often sees new music wiggling its way out of the woodwork as show season reaches full bloom. Here’s a mixed bag of recent sounds and styles for your travels to-and-from said gatherings.

Towkio – .Wav Theory

Towkio gathers talent from all over the beat and hip-hop game for this fiery first release. Get it free then catch him at Soulection this Saturday.

Ambassadeurs – Can’t You See

Dreamy basslines by Ambassadeurs show us that his skill is in crossing through genres with ease. Trust us, you don’t want to miss him at LIB.

Taste Nasa – Time Goes By

The sounds get silky smooth on Taste Nasa‘s latest release off Vitalic Noise. Time Goes By has us swooning to sun-kissed indie-psych-funk.

Thomston – Backbone

New Zealand’s Thomston brings on the emotions with his third EP. The R&B tempos and clouded vocals have a certain listless romanticism to them.

La Décadance – Subway

Swedish duo La Décadance sprinkle some Scandinavian pop flavor on top of minimal deep house with this latest EP. Take these wide-ranging tracks exploring.