Monthly Archives: November 2013

Life+Times Premiere: The Gourmet Family “Amuse Bouche” Album Stream

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The Gourmet Family is a new collective of multi-disciplined artists, from the New England region and New York City. Composed of six core members, Mr. Jackson, Mell Masters, Austin Joseph, Stam Goody, Zoo Beeze and GRZ (pronounced “grizz”). Here, Life+Times introduces … Continue reading

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Life+Times Premiere: Smallpools “Mason Jar” (Monsieur Adi Remix)

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LA outfit Smallpools debuts the Monsieur Adi remix of their song “Mason Jar” on exclusively on Life+Times. Smallpools are playing two shows in the UK this week and will be touring with 21 pilots in the United States next month. Mason … Continue reading

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Booka Shade: “EVE,” House Music, and Progression

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Last Friday marked the release of Booka Shade’s (Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier) fifth album, EVE. The album’s jazzy undertones pair seamlessly with the deep house sounds from start to finish. EVE is the mature older brother to the many … Continue reading

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DECODED: Pharrell Williams “Allure” & “Change Clothes” From JAY Z’s “The Black Album”

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Pharrell Williams sits down with Life+Times to reflect on the 10-year anniversary of JAY Z‘s The Black Album and producing “Change Clothes” & “Allure.” Skateboard P also touches on his recent work with JAY Z on Magna Carta… Holy Grail … Continue reading

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John Varvatos Speaks About His New Musically Influenced Book “Rock In Fashion”

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JOHN VARVATOS: ROCK IN FASHION documents the elements of rock style that have embodied the music community for decades. Written by John Varvatos with Holly George-Warren, the book shares contents of Varvatos’ personal notebook that he has kept over the … Continue reading

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Get Set: The Weeks

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Jackson, Mississippi indie rock back, The Weeks, have hit the road following the release of their album “Dear Bo Jackson.” Life+Times caught up with them on tour and got insight on how they assembled the perfect set list for their … Continue reading

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Derrick Rose Speaks On His Return

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Regular season home openers always produce a great energy in the arena, but Thursday night at the United Center was especially significant. The Madhouse on Madison was a spectacle to say the least, as Chicago native Derrick Rose and by default … Continue reading

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