Matthew Malone

Disco Biscuits @ Congress Theater Chicago

Matthew Malone — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:19:30 +0000

I was already exhausted from work, North Coast Day 1 (Paul Van Dyke, Pretty Lights and Chemical Brothers)… but I dragged myself out to shoot Disco Biscuits at the Congress.

A chill dj-duo Orchard Lounge opened for them, then a hip-hop/rap artist named Jay Electronic, who jumped off the stage and into the crowd twice to punch people in the face (No joke.)

After that, everybody got happy as Disco Biscuits played for 2 hours.

Orchard Lounge

Disco Biscuits

Interview with Pretty Lights

Matthew Malone — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:19:51 +0000

In preparation for the North Coast Music Festival, I’m talking with Derek Vincent Smith, better known as the electronic mastermind behind headliners Pretty Lights.
Find out how he became so successful just giving away albums worth of music… and what kind of music comes out of Denver.

Interview with Loyal Divide

Matthew Malone — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:14:47 +0000

I interview Sid of local psychadelic dub rockers, Loyal Divide, in preparation for North Coast Music Festival invading Union Park on Labor Day weekend.
He’ll give you a sneak preview of what to expect on their upcoming album Bodice Ripper, the development of the band and changes between their home in Ohio and here in Chicago. Also, tips for how to balance a life doing what you love in music, while making money with a day-job.
You can catch them at the North Coast Music Festival on Sunday the 5th – 12:30pm.
Download a free 2 song EP at www.theloyaldivide.com

Bear In Heaven @ Lincoln Hall

Matthew Malone — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:58:02 +0000

A lackluster Pitchfork made for a decent weekend in the park, but nothing incredibly memorable. I did, however, stop by Lincoln Hall on Saturday the 17th to see Bear In Heaven’s aftershow…

Jon

Joe

Interview with Diplo || Major Lazer

Matthew Malone — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:00:32 +0000

So I catch Diplo in the middle of orchestrating a moving van into an LA School. I didn’t ask any more about that situation – I did ask about the upcoming album, Lazers Never Die, what Chicago has to expect at Pitchfork, the Major Lazer cartoon show on Adult Swim and more.

30-Minute Electro House Mix: “Innuendo”

Matthew Malone — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:56:53 +0000

I’m still awake. It keeps happening.
Let’s dance.

Tracklist:
Princess Superstar “Perfect (Afrojack Remix)”
Steed Lord “Royal Ruffian (LAZRtag Remix)”
Mike Mago “Wooh! (Dan O Remix)”
Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)”
The Fire And Reason “This Isn’t Love (Per QX & Tombstone Remix)”
Oh Shit! & Night Drugs “Everybody Needs (LeDoom Remix)”

30-Minute Electro House Mix: “The Girls”

Matthew Malone — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:17:24 +0000

I can’t sleep anyway – might as well put together another mix featuring the girls.

Tracklist:
Sia “Clap Your Hands (Prince Vince Remix)”
Amanda Blank “Might Like You Better (Decade Remix)”
Lily Allen “Not Fair (Annie Nightengale & Far Too Loud Electro Remix)”
Kerli “Tea Party (Chew Fu Espresso Fix)”
Ida Maria “I Like You So Much Better… (Digital Dog Club Edit)”
Ting Tings “That’s Not My Name (L.A. Riots Remix)”

Bear In Heaven Interview

Matthew Malone — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:50:18 +0000

When they give me his cell phone number, I have no choice but to call him up in the middle of studio-rehearsal to see what’s going on with Bear In Heaven.

Adam and I chat about the release of Beast Rest Forth Mouth, life as a trio and what to expect in the future of BIH.

30-Minute Electro House Mix: “Taste”

Matthew Malone — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:53:00 +0000

I got bored. Here’s 28 minutes to dance to.
Take your pants off, first. It’s much too hot out.

This will also be running all the time on WCRX 88.1fm

Playlist
Uffie “Add SUV” ft. Pharrel (Armand Van Helden Vocal Remix)
Robyn “Dancing On My Own” (Dirty Disco Youth Remix)
The Ashton Shuffle “Garden Friends” (Kissy Sellout Remix)
Sepalot “Go Get It” ft. Lady6 (LAZRtag Remix)
Scanners “We Never Close Our Eyes” (LAZRtag Remix)
N.A.S.A. “Wachadoin’” (Villains Remix)

Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Rally

Matthew Malone — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:35:28 +0000

The past two days have been some of the happiest I’ve had.
When a hockey team you grew up loving finally, after long before you were even born, brings the Stanley Cup back to Chicago… there’s really nothing bad in the world.

I saw my first Blackhawks game with my father and brother on New Years Eve when I was quite young.
It was Blackhawks vs. Minnesota North Stars in Chicago Stadium and there were more fights than goals. This has been a long time coming for me.

So I joined roughly 2 million fellow fans at the corner of Wacker and Michigan on June 11, 2010 to celebrate the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks!

More photos can be found on the Flickr

The W

The Kids

Priceless

The Hawks