The Sounds of VTech

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. 

From our friends over at D+T Magazine is a behind the scenes interview with Noah and the Whale at the Mercury Lounge during their U.S. Tour. They talk about their new record, the growth of the band after their “break-up,” and more.

Noah and the Whale, the British indie folk group, with punk rock and folk influences, from Twickenham, London, England has been compared to Neutral Milk, Hotel, Bonnie Prince Billy and Belle & Sebastian. Their debut album,  Peaceful, the World Lays me Down, was released on August 11th, 2008 and made it to the number 5 spot on the Official UK Album Chart. Since then, they released their second full length LP in August 2009, entitled The First Days of Spring. Band member Charlie Fink also made a film that runs the entire length of the album called…? The First Days of Spring!

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The Sounds of VTech / Noah and the Whale

Tomorrow night, November 19th, join SPIN on Sunset and VTech as we present an evening with Ghostland Observatory for an exclusive performance. 

SPIN on Sunset is a signature series of SPIN Magazine in Los Angeles at the Key Club in Los Angeles. The SPIN on Sunset series has seen groups such as Chromeo, Fratellis, Gym Class Heroes, and more.

Now it’s time for the Austin duo, Ghostland Observatory, who’s electro/rock/funk music has been garnering attention and praise since their debut full-length album in 2005 with delete.delete.i.eat.meat. Ghostland, now working on album #4, continues to rock out at festivals and shows.

Have you bought your tickets yet?

Click here to buy tickets: Ghostland Observatory Tickets!

Here it is. The third and final video from the Portland, OR. band, Hockey from their recent appearance at SPIN’s Manhattan office rooftop for a special SPINHouse Live event sponsored by VTech during CMJ this year. “Too Fake” is from their album, Mind Chaos and now on the Sounds of VTech for you to enjoy. 

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The Sounds of VTech / Hockey: Too Fake

Next Thursday, join VTech and SPIN as we bring you Ghostland Observatory for SPIN on Sunset. SPIN on Sunset is a signature series of SPIN Magazine in Los Angeles at the Key Club in Los Angeles. The SPIN on Sunset series has seen groups such as Chromeo, Fratellis, Gym Class Heroes, and more. Now it’s time for the Austin duo, Ghostland Observatory, who’s electro/rock/funk music has been garnering attention and praise since their debut full-length album in 2005 with delete.delete.i.eat.meat. Ghostland, now working on album #4, continues to rock out at festivals and shows.

So mark November 19th down on your calendars and buy your tickets. Don’t miss your chance to see an exclusive show from the energetic duo from Austin, TX. Brought to you by VTech and SPIN.

Click here to buy tickets: Ghostland Observatory Tickets!

At the VTech/Filter Kick-Off party at the Howlin’ Wolf, New Orleans native, DJ Soul Sister took our stage with her collection of rare groove and deep funk and lead us through a vinyl journey from the 60s to the 80s.

DJ Soul Sister, the Queen of Rare Groove has been rocking parties and the airwaves since 1994. A tastemaker and authority on soul, funk, groove and more, her “Soul Power” show is the longest-running rare groove radio show in the U.S. 

Here with Filter TV, we go behind the scenes with the queen in a brief interview after her set at the Howlin’ Wolf.

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The Sounds of VTech / DJ Soul Sister on Filter TV