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A Little Voodoo For Your Weekend

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

From Dan Dyer to Wolfmother, VTech and Filter TV went behind the scenes of Voodoo to catch up with some of the acts that graced the Voodoo Music Experience stage.

An amazing time was had by all. So let’s take a quick trip back to our wild Halloween weekend in beautiful New Orleans as we caught up with some of our favorite musicians. From future projects, inspirations, and more, these guys had no problems letting lose. And to top it all off, they also walked away with a new VTech IS9181 WiFi Internet Radio.

Robert Randolph

Robert Randolph

Wolfmother

Wolfmother

Dan Dyer

Dan Dyer

Check out our videos below!!!

–Be sure to check out all our videos from our weekend at Voodoo and exclusive videos for Bilal, Quantic, Timeless, and our upcoming Hypnotic Brass Ensemble release! You don’t want to miss out!!!–

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The Sounds of VTech / Dan Dyer Filter TV at VooDoo Fest

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The Sounds of VTech / Robert Randolph Filter TV at VooDoo Fest

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The Sounds of VTech / Wolfmother Filter TV at VooDoo Fest

Wilshire District on iTunes Indie Spotlight!

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

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With the new release of The Deep Thinkers, Make It Quake CD, the duo from KC find themselves in the spotlight. Recently chosen for the Hip Hop iTunes Indie Spotlight, they now find themselves among music heavyweights, Rakim, MF Doom, DJ Revolution, OC & AG, and must more.  Click here for more on the iTunes Podcast.

And congratulations to our friends over at Wilshire District and The Deep Thinkers.

Be sure to check out our previous posts on The Deep Thinkers and download their podcast and new track “It’s So Fresh” for FREE! Only on the Sounds of VTech.

Roc C Takes You To The Barbershop

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

For all the Roc C fans out there. A look at his new video featuring Pok Dog for his single, “HEY” directed by Talib Zaid.

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The Sounds of VTech / barbershop

Only One Day Left In The Dublab Proton Drive!

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Celebrating 10 Years of Dublab! Celebrating 10 Years of Dublab!

We’re coming to the finish line as tomorrow, November 24th,  is the final day of the dublab 10 year anniversary Proton Drive. The fundraiser celebrates the Labrat DJs and their talented friends as they broadcast live, sharing electrifying sounds to inspire your support!

The Proton Drive is a bi-annual event that is absolutely essential to dublab’s existence as a non-profit web radio station, and your donations keep their positive music mission alive. VTech is proud to support their cause. They keep your senses vibrating with creative waves, so giving a Proton Grant should be a no-brainer!

Tomorrow is also your final day for a chance to win a free VTech IS9181 WiFi internet radio! With access to over 11,000 radio stations, amazing sound, and more, the IS9181 is a perfect gift to receive for any music lover! Congrats to Eamon Ore-Giron, Erika Tazberik, and Mona Ueda for winning their own IS9181 from the weekly Friday drawings during the Proton Drive! All you need to do is donate and you’ll be automatically entered to win! How easy is that?So donate before the 24 Hour NO SLEEP SESSION ends on Tuesday and you will be eligible to win this magic music machine. (If you donate $300, you’re guaranteed a VTech IS9181 WiFi Internet Radio!)

So make a move and help Dublab reach their goal of $20,000. Your donations are tax deductible and keep dublab’s offering of amazing music alive and kicking as they move into the next decade.


24 HOUR “NO SLEEP SESSION” FUNDRAISER FINALE FUELED BY VTECH & YOU!

We at VTech understand the importance of dublab’s future roots music mission. We’re strong enough supports that we’ve offered up a matching fund to the Proton Drive finale. We will match the collective donations of Protons up to $2400 total. That means every grant you give will have double impact. Please don’t let these funds slip through the cracks. Help answer the call to action by giving a Proton Grant.

From Monday, November 23rd 10am till Tuesday, November 24th 10am (PST)

LISTEN LIVE to  the dubstream

Featuring special guests:

12pm: the Books (“whacked out dj set”)
2pm: Kozyndan (dj)
4pm: Jogger (live)
6pm: Aska (live)
8pm: Dr. Who (dj)
10pm: Devonwho (beat blast)

+ More Music fun all night and morning from all the Labrats and special guest MC the Mexican Robot. It’s sure to get surreal so please tune in for all the delirious delight.

You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain, so donate. After all, good karma is always needed.

What’s Up With The Biz?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

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Here’s a look behind the scenes with the one and only Biz Markie. Biz was in New Orleans with us, rocking the wheels of steel on stage for the VTech/Filter kickoff party at the Howlin’ Wolf for the start of the Voodoo Music Experience weekend. He played the classics, did a little beat-box, and teased us with a few lines from “Just a Friend.” And after all was said and done, Filter TV talked a bit with the Biz to find out what he’s been up to.

So here it is, check it!

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The Sounds of VTech / Biz Markie Filter TV at VooDoo Fest

Making It Quake with Deep Thinkers in Kansas City

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

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On Saturday, November 14th, in Kansas City, MO. The Deep Thinkers had themselves a party. For the release of their CD, Make It Quake, they took it back home for an earth shaking night of beats in the heart of Westport’s music scene. At the Riot Room, Hip Hop Chief Rocker Busy Bee, DJ Ice, Deep Thinkers, Miles Bonny & Reggie B, and Emcee Reach held it down for a full crowd of music lovers and fans alike.

The night was filled with surprises. The first fifty guests to arrive received a cop of the new Deep Thinkers Make It Quake CD compliments of Wilshire District and VTech.  The place was packed with familiar faces from the KC Hip Hop music scene, all out for a good time. And special guests Miles Bonny, Reggie B, and MC Reach came out to rock the stage. Chief Rocker Busy Bee brought with him, all the way from NYC, the classic “wild style” party style causing a frenzy on the dance floor with bboys and girls breaking it down.

When it came to the headliners of the evening, Deep Thinkers stepped up to the plate and hit it out of the park as they ripped through their new album with enthusiasm and delivered to a crowd an energetic performance. They even raffled off a new VTech IS9181 WiFi Internet radio midway through their set and got back into the groove after awarding a couple lucky fans with their prizes. Safe to say, the boys from Kansas City did not disappoint

Check out the Deep Thinkers “Aftershock” podcast available here on Sounds of VTech: AFTERSHOCK