Barrett Nelson, Author at The Sights And Sounds

Dubstep

[DUBSTEP] Ray Volpe – Better (Ft. Tucker Kreway)

August 10, 2016 Barrett Nelson 0

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Demolishing the airwaves with the type of raw energy and tenacity you only hear about in ancient bass music myths, Ray Volpe’s new Bipolar EP is a 5-track juggernaut for the ages. The crown jewel of which is “Better.” A downright brilliant collab with fellow youngster Tucker Kreway, this tactical tune’s lone objective is to […]

Dubstep

[DUBSTEP] Krimer – Blow Up! EP

May 11, 2016 Barrett Nelson 0

Canada has been a hotbed for dubstep talent ever since the genre’s early days. Following in the footsteps of names like Datsik, Excision, & Downlink, Krimer headlines a new wave of producers who’s infectious sound has been trickling down from America’s northern neighbor. With more than just a couple filthy beats in his back pocket, […]

Bass

[ELECTRONIC] Manic Focus Drops Funky Remix Ahead Of Chicago Performance

March 17, 2016 Barrett Nelson 0

Manic Focus is to electronic music what Steph Curry is to the NBA. A breath a fresh air. An entirely new perspective. Somebody who’s approach is so drastically different that you can’t help but immediately take notice. Still soaring high after his recent appearance on GRiZ’s second installment of All Good Radio, the Chicago transplant […]

Dubstep

[Dubstep] Alex Sin & AFK – Watch Me (Get Higher)

March 16, 2016 Barrett Nelson 0

I’ve been trapped (pun all too much intended) in somewhat of a dubstep coma. It’s not that I don’t still enjoy the genre, it’s just that the vast majority of releases nowadays sound much too similar to one another. While a select group of producers (your Phiso’s, Samplifire’s, Oolacile’s, Krimer’s, & MurDa’s of the world) […]

Concerts

[CONCERTS & FESTIVALS] Chicago Prepares For 2-Day STS9 Run

February 10, 2016 Barrett Nelson 0

Attempting to put a label on Sound Tribe Sector 9 is a nearly impossible task. Part electronic, part jam band, and a whole lot of fun, the highly regarded jamtronica (yes, that’s a real term) group has been eagerly awaiting their back-to-back Chicago billings. Scheduled to take place on February 13th and 14th, the two-night […]