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New White Hills 360-Degree Videos by PanopticonNYC

Mike Newman — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:58:06 +0000

Dig these great new 360-degree panoramic vids of White Hills at Glasslands a few weeks back, done by our good pals at PanopticonNYC!

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Panopticon360 is an original live music webseries that features bands of wildly diverse musical style performing live sets filmed with 360 degree, panoramic video cameras. Sessions are filmed in recording studios, at live shows, art galleries and other unique spaces. No two episodes look or sound the same.

Panopticon360 has worked with some of the most acclaimed and creative bands in indie-rock, including noise-pop experimentalists Pterodactyl, highly acclaimed metal trio Tombs, psych-metal revivalists La Otracina, and improvisational rock veterans Endless Boogie.

You can see all of the current episodes at the website or on their YouTube Channel. You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates and episodes. For more info, inquires and requests, please email them at info@panopticonnyc.com.

The White Hills episode was filmed live at Brooklyn’s Glasslands Gallery. White Hills are currently on tour supporting their newest LP, Frying on This Rock, released by Thrill Jockey.

Read on for the second video…

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Recap of Donovan on BBiB, 4/19/12

Mike Newman — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:08:44 +0000

Well, it certainly was a highpoint of my radio career when I welcomed the absolutely legendary and newly-inducted Rock Hall member, Donovan, to Beyond Beyond is Beyond on East Village Radio. Needless to say, I’m a big fan!

Originally I thought this interview would be a phoner, but since Donovan was coming to NYC the week after the Rock Hall induction ceremony, he was gracious enough to stop by the EVR studio LIVE! So I won’t waste much more of your time with my fanboy account and hook you up with the links and vids.

First though, take a peak at this small video excerpt from the interview…

Here are some links to enjoy:

And you must see the live “Sunshine Superman” that Donovan performed two feet in front of my face! Surreal to say the least…

Just WOW, man…

Coming Soon: Beyond Beyond is Beyond Records

Mike Newman — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:13:34 +0000

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New Rock Hall Member, Donovan on Beyond Beyond is Beyond Thursday

Mike Newman — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:45:46 +0000

One of my favorite musical artists ever will be stopping by East Village Radio for a chat on Thursday. And it’s me he’ll be chatting with! So long as I can calm down my inner fanboy and keep it together.

On Saturday, Scottish singer, songwriter, guitarist and psychedelic poet, Donovan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…a move that certainly gives the institution a little more credibility.

Donovan’s mark on the world of music is incredible and he is one of the most unique wordsmiths I’ve ever heard. I mean, dig this one small entry from the volumes of genius shit he has put together:

“A halo a sky gold
A moon on the water
A scuddy go cloud go
Aroundy the sky bowl
Henna ma honey
You are the one”

So tune in to Beyond Beyond is Beyond on NYC’s own East Village Radio, online at a special time, 2pm on Thursday (4/19). Donovan and I will chat about everything from his recent Rock Hall induction to meditating with the Beatles in India to dueting with Alice Cooper…and beyond!

And if you’re new to Donovan, the new Essential Donovan on Sony Legacy would be a great gateway to getting hooked and then needing to grab all his albums on vinyl!

Dustin Wong Weaves Live Guitar Magic Thursday on BBiB on EVR

Mike Newman — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:23:57 +0000

*photo courtesy of Valerie Paulsgrove

Dustin Wong‘s got an amazing new album on Thrill Jockey Records, Dreams Say, View, Create, Shadow Leads, and you’ll want to hear him bring the live goods to Beyond Beyond is Beyond Thursday, Feb 16, on East Village Radio.

UPDATE: LISTEN TO THE ARVHIVE HERE!

A Live Performance from QUILT on BBiB Thursday

Mike Newman — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:12:18 +0000

Noon to 2pm, Thursday on EVR

UPDATE: DIG THE ARCHIVE RIGHT HERE!

NYC Jammers: Win Tickets for Howlin Rain at Mercury Lounge on 2/7

Mike Newman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:57:58 +0000

San Francisco Bay Area-based power quintet Howlin Rain’s come howlin’ back with their third album, The Russian Wilds. Having been formed by bandleader-singer-guitarist Ethan Miller in 2004, as a melodic offshoot of blazing new-psych innovators Comets On Fire, Howlin Rain soon caught the attention of uber-producer Rick Rubin, who signed them to his American Recordings label and involved himself deeply in their subsequent musical evolution thereafter.

“There was a point when we were really trying to blend Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Ladyland, Steely Dan’s Gaucho and Bruce Springsteen’s Darkness On The Edge of Town,” says Ethan Miller. “I love the Boss’ singing, where he’s just blowing out his voice even when it’s just a pop ballad moment. And we were inspired by some of the grooves and close mic stuff on Gaucho, and by how Electric Ladyland runs the gamut from super long jams to blues numbers to drifting psychedelic pieces. There’s a sense of audacity to these records – a band chasing down strong, invisible connections – and there’s moments like that on our record. We didn’t always do the smartest or safest things [laughs].”

I’ve heard The Russian Wilds, and the album is incredible. If any of the above makes any sense to you, then you’ll want to pick up this record when it drops on Valentine’s Day. Check out “Phantom In the Valley” to get a first taste…

In the meantime, you can enter to win two tickets to see Howlin Rain on Tuesday at Mercury Lounge! The fucking fantastic D. Charles Speer & the Helix open the show. Just comment below with your favorite classic rock record. Or simply by Tweeting this post (tag it with @BBiB). Cool? Well, get to it then! Winner will be notified by Monday morning.

Yellowbirds Perform Live on BBiB Thursday

Mike Newman — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:55:46 +0000

Yellowbirds is Sam Cohen of Apollo Sunshine’s most recent musical outlet. Their Royal Potato Family debut The Color came out in 2011 and is a absolutely beautiful collection of songs. If you haven’t heard Yellowbirds, check ‘em out here and then tune in to Beyond Beyond is Beyond on East Village Radio on Thursday from noon-2pm EST, for a live session.

UPDATE: LISTEN TO THE ARCHIVED SESSION HERE!

And be sure to check out the Yellowbirds with our friends, Woodsman, at Mercury Lounge on February 17th…brought to you by our other pals at Dog Gone Blog. (Awesome flier art by yet another buddy, Justin Gabbard)

Steve Howe Interview on Beyond Beyond is Beyond Thursday

Mike Newman — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:01:15 +0000

As a big YES fan, I am proud to say that with this new Steve Howe interview, I have now rounded out (not roundabout) interviewing the classic Fragile and Close to the Edge-era lineup. High school Mike Newman would be very proud. He might even freak out!

So tune in to see if much-older Mike Newman freaks out whilst speaking with one of the greatest guitarists ever in rock music. We talked about everything from Yes to Zappa to Asia to Tomorrow. I may have even convinced him that he should put Tomorrow back together!

I’ll air my interview with Steve Howe on Thursday, January 26th on Beyond Beyond is Beyond on East Village Radio, from noon to 2pm EST. Come join us.