The Sounds of VTech

Here’s a new video from our friends over at Death and Taxes Magazine featuring Jonsi. Jonsi who is the front man of ethereal pop group, Sigur Ros is going solo. His first solo album, titled “Go,” will be released on March 23rd, 2010.

Although the majority of Sigur Ros’s music could be described as melancholic and sullen, despite being a bit  psychedelic, the songs on “Go” are joyful and radiant, showing Jonsi’s sunnier and  more vivacious side. As owner of one of the most distinct voices in music, on his solo record, Jonsi has opted to sing in English instead of Hopelandic, the language he invented for Sigur Ros.

Watch and enjoy.

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VTech and American Rag Present FILTER Magazine’s Showdown at Cedar Street!

The wait is over! FILTER, along with American Rag and VTech are thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2010 FILTER Magazine SXSW showcase - Showdown at Cedar Street: Worlds Converge.

Performers include:

BRMC, The Temper Trap, Miike Snow, Local Natives, Dr. Dog, and many more!

View Full Lineup and click HERE to RSVP

SXSW badges are welcome, but please arrive early as admittance will be first come first serve with a limited guest list. Enjoy free BBQ daily courtesy of our International festival presenters from 11am to 1pm.

Here’s a video put together by our friends over at Death + Taxes featuring Das Racist and the Food Network’s Ian Kanauer as a holiday gift to you, our Sound of VTech fans. The video, a reflection of our current economic times, shows Ian teaching the band full of struggling artists how to cook a holiday meal on the cheap. Maybe you’ll try the recipe out yourself over the holidays and let us know how it works out. 

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The Sounds of VTech / Das Racist

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

Wolfmother

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

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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 / Behind the scenes with Biz Markie

Last night was one of those nights. Choices had to be made. You could have A) waited in line with a bunch of tweens who stayed up past their bedtime to watch the new Twilight movie, New Moon or  B) waited in line with a bunch of electro funk music loving fans and watch the energetic duo from Austin rock out SPIN on Sunset at the Key Club. Dilemma right? I opted for B. And though I had a moment of uncertainty when I was being crushed by the crowd who were desperately vying for front row viewing, the moment Aaron Behrens and Thomas Turner aka Ghostland Observatory took the stage, any doubt was wiped away. 

When Turner came out on stage in his Count Chocula cape, and Behrens grabbed the mic to perform their first song, it was the best of both worlds. The packed crowd went wild. Guys dressed in capes, one dressed as a banana, the blinding flashes of dozens of cameras, you could tell it was going to be one of those nights. And the energy in the audience continued to rise as Behrens gyrated for the crowd, strutting up and down the stage to their cheers. 

You had to be there. But if you weren’t, here’s a quick photo recap and next time, keep it here on the Sounds of VTech and don’t miss out.