As many people are complaining about the state of nightclubs this may be just what is needed. A step away from bottle service and a step back to the music, I FEEL LOVE is sure to be an experience unlike anything in the current NYC club landscape.

Creative director Toby Benson, says “I Feel Love was born out of a reaction to the homogony that we are all currently feeling in dance music. We wanted to create something totally different, where your perception of a nightclub experience is fundamentally redefined.”

The site has an intriguing warning for attendees “This experience isn’t for everyone. Please be prepared that you should be comfortable standing, walking, climbing stairs, being touched, interacting with participants, or being alone. Throughout the experience you may be offered alcoholic beverages. Also note, this experience may include nudity.”

Tickets and more info at IFeelLove.co

A little from Deidre on the tune: “A few months ago, I gave the stems of the original “Boss Lady” to both Doc (Pink Flamingo Rhythm Revue) and Alex (LEFTI). They ended up surprising me first with a collaboration, and then surprising me again with an amazing summery, jazzy rework of the track – and I have been loving it ever since.”

So have we, so have we.

What’s even cooler is that if you’re in New York, you can be sure to catch all parties involved next week at Cantina Royale in Brooklyn. Details below:

Deidre & the Dark’s “Boss Lady” music video unveiling party
Thursday, June 16th at Cantina Royale (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
w/ a live performance and special guest DJs including Pink Flamingo Rhythm Revue & LEFTI
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/294501797558175/

For frame of reference, check out the original below

Things got political at The Yard this year. Thanks to everyone who came out and got super weird. Relive it all in our 90 second recap video below!

And if you want to see some raw, uncut B-roll from the final song of the final performance of the week, where Andy Frasco & the U.N. covered Killin In the Name of, then click here. Video Credit: Bandon Bogajewicz / Vinyl Moon

The Yard | March 16-18 2016
Pictured: Andy Frasco & The U.N.
Credit: George Grogan

Last evening we revealed the final lineup and set times for the 3 days we will be taking over 902 E Cesar Chavez. I’m seriously blown away by all of the bands that will be killing it on the Ernie Ball stage this year.

And I know that it sounds crazy, but all 3 days are FREE.  I’ve never known anyone to turn down a free party. Especially a free party that will be serving free Green Flash beer and Sparkling Ice (for all you non-drinkers, children, anyone that needs a break from beer…). We’re also buddying up with La Barbecue again this year to satisfy all of your BBQ wants and needs.  What could make this better?  How about some amazing product demos from our dynamic and innovative sponsors: Sengled, Wearhaus, and Ernie Ball.

Spread the word! Tell your friends! Bring the whole family! Just make sure you RSVP.

The Yard’s playlist has been recently updated so you can now dance along to songs from all of the artists playing our showcase. If the weather’s nice where you are (gorgeous here on the East Coast), turn up the volume, roll down those windows, and car dance to your heart’s content.

Interested in how last year’s showcase was? See below…

Looks like a hell of a time, right?! Right. See you in Austin!

That’s right friends, we just announced phase 1 of the lineup for The Yard, (brought to you by The Most Definitely and Concord Music Group) and it is a doozy. The lineup includes a diverse list of musicians, so there will definitely be music that appeals to a wide variety of musical tastes.

Come join us March 16, 17, and 18 from noon-8 p.m. for 3 insane days of parties in the warm Austin sun.  If you’ve never been to The Yard before, now is your chance to discover a ton of new music, for free! If you have been before, then you know the drill-RSVP to as many parties as possible in an attempt to avoid some serious FOMO.

All you have to do to attend The Yard is RSVP. Yes, the parties are FREE. There will also be FREE Green Flash beer to quench your thirst, and FREE Illy coffee to keep you going all day/night.

The Yard is all ages, too, so bring the whole family. Just remember to RSVP.

Come hang/dance/party to music from Arkells, Chad Valley, Fickle Friends, Geographer, Lucky Chops, Powers, Spirit Animal, Sun Club, Yuna, and more!

To wet your appetite, listen to the playlist below. It will be updated with each new round of announcements, so keep listening.

Need more proof of why you should be attending The Yard this year?  Really? Well, fine. Peep the video below from The Yard parties last year, and be prepared for even more fun this year.

Maybe I should blame my fiery zodiac, or just admit… Sharing this list exposes the soundtrack of my year thus far, a personal and utterly biased list. I can’t speak for you, but, if you take a gander you might just find yourself learning moves you’d never dreamed feasible (or flexible enough for). Two quick confessions and then we’ll commence musically, I promise. As a small town high school English teacher, the music industry is comparable to Dante’s second ring of hell, a daunting fiery pit of passion, authenticity, and soul; a niche I am gingerly stepping into through wonderful role models and musical talents. Finally, my draw to the music is through my synesthesthetic (new word?) viewpoint. I see the notes morph through spools of color across my lids, they roll, bubble, pour, through my veins. It’s a direct reaction to the art and dedication of the artists. Alas, enjoy. Make space to dance, lay, and free your body from our daily mundanities.

Here’s a Soundcloud version of the playlist, with a few added bonuses not found on Spotify:

Cheers, 2015. 

Friday October 16, 2015
Knitting Factory
9pm | $10adv/$12dos
*Badges free subject to capacity

SAFIA (AUS): facebook.com/safiamusic
POWERS (NYC + LA): facebook.com/givemepowers
TORA (AUS): facebook.com/Toramusic
SPIRIT ANIMAL (NYC): facebook.com/SpiritAnimalUS
CROOKED COLOURS (AUS): facebook.com/crookedcolours
NORTHEAST PARTY HOUSE (AUS): facebook.com/northeastpartyhouse
GRAND ATRIUM (NYC): facebook.com/grandatrium

GET TICKETS HERE

“Every so often, you stumble upon a live show that makes you feel like you got hit by a thunderbolt, that’s the essence of Spirit Animal…” Said Wind-Up Records CEO Ed Vetri yesterday in his announcement of the act’s signing.  Having heard all of the masters and seen them performed live several times, I must agree…Thunderbolts!  Don’t miss this one, it’s special.

Not in NYC? Spirit Animal will be playing a few select shows in other major markets ahead of WWIV, their Oct 30th EP release.  You can catch them at The Roxy in LA supporting Say Lou Lou & Phoebe Ryan on September 24th and in DC on Oct 8th for All Things Gold showcase with Lewis Del Mar.