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Big Gigantic: Nocturnal
In a world where even Top 40 radio hits have bass drops, it takes originality to survive in the emerging American EDM scene. Enter Big Gigantic—a jazz influenced duo comprised of longtime Motet saxophonist Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken—who bring live instrumentation to a genre known for the use of computer programming. Nocturnal focuses more on the synthesizer buildups/breakdowns and distorted bass wobble than 2009’s Fire It Up does; and on this release, Lalli is at his most passionate and inspired. His saxophone shines throughout, from the blues-influenced riffs of “Eyes Closed” to the emotional solos accompanying the clanging basslines on “The Heavyweight Champion” and “Beginning of the End.” Nocturnal shows a band ready to be exposed to larger crowds, and the band’s decision to release the album for free via their website will only bring them closer to that goal.
Relix A/V
Golden Bloom "Flying Mountain"
Golden Bloom stopped by Relix to perform a tune from their latest EP No Day Like Today.
The Chapin Sisters "Crying in the Rain"
The Chapin Sisters share an tune from their new album A Date With the Everly Brothers.
Night Moves "Country Queens"
Minneapolis-based Night Moves share a song from their record, Colored Emotions, live at Relix.
The Giving Tree Band "Brown Eyed Women"
The Giving Tree Band enjoy a spring day on the Relix rooftop, while performing a classic Grateful Dead tune.
Hayden "Blurry Nights"
Canadian singer-songwriter Hayden performs a duet with his sister-in-law Lou Canon. The song appears on Us Alone his first record on Broken Social Scene’s Arts & Crafts Productions.
The Milk Carton Kids "Hope of a Lifetime"
The Milk Carton Kids share the first song from their new album, The Ash & Clay.
Premiere: Ana Popovic "Object Of Obsession"
Here is the new video from Serbian guitar ace Ana Popovic. “Object Of Obsession” appears on her latest album Can You Stand The Heat.
Ron Sexsmith "Nowhere To Go"
Ron Sexsmith visits the Relix office to perform a tune from his latest record Forever Endeavor.
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