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MC Armanni Reign: Bridging Hip Hop and Drum n’ Bass
By Melina Schuler on February 27, 2012MC Armanni Reign teams with Photek for Together on Saturday, April 7 at Machine Nightclub at 1254 Boylston St. (MBTA: Kenmore). The skilled MC with roots in Philly hip hop discovered drum n’ bass in 2000 and quickly earned a reputation. He was named Metalheadz Americas official MC in 2003. MC Armanni Reign has kept his career firmly planted in both genres, touring with top names like Goldie, DJ [...] -
Together adds larger film component
By Angela Bray on February 26, 2012This year, Together will continue its cinematic endeavors with even more featured films, all hosted by The Brattle Theater in Cambridge. The first three announced films each illuminate a different facet of the electronic dance music world and culture. Take One, a documentary on DJ trio Swedish House Mafia, charts the group’s turbulent two year journey to major success in [...] -

John B, aka UK drum and bass
By Angela Bray on February 25, 2012Drum and bass, jungle, electro, electrostep! Eclectic style and sounds are owned by John B. He’s all over the map, venturing from the UK to play regular dates in Russia, Miami, LA, and the Czech Republic. In addition to his South American and Indian tours later this year, John B will be in Boston for Together! John has used [...] -

French Fries / Bambounou show CANCELLED
By Angela Bray on February 25, 2012Due to unforeseen circumstances, French Fries & Bambounou are unable to play tonight (February 25, 2012). This unfortunate news is beyond our control. We apologize to everyone who was planning on coming and we promise we will make it up to you. We will work hard to have them back real soon! *For those of you who purchased ADVANCE tickets, [...] -

Together Warm-Up Party Featuring French Fries and Bambounou
By JoAnna Di Tullio on February 20, 2012There is much to be done in the remaining weeks leading up to the 2012 Together festival; sitting high up on the list is getting that stamina conditioned and ready for long nights on the dance-floor. What better way to get your blood-pumping and feet moving than by joining the Together crew, this Saturday February 25th at Brighton Music Hall [...] -

EL Poser on CVLT, Boston, Together
By Angela Bray on February 20, 2012El Poser, CVLT founder and resident DJ, was roped into electronic dance music in the early ’90s as a teen fascinated by techno and rave culture. He also loved ’80s electronic music, identifying it as something danceable and familiar in a way that connected with popular culture. -

What to do: Allston
By Melina Schuler on February 20, 2012Head to Allston–where the stodginess of the ritzier downtown neighborhoods relaxes into skinny jeans and Narragansett tall boys. Visit the college student haven for the city’s most eclectic mix of international food, try Burmese at YoMa, Afghani at Ariana, hit up the cafeteria at Super 88 for food from all over Asia, or choose from a handful of vegan options in nearby Union Square. [...] -

RJD2, ’nuff said.
By Angela Bray on February 18, 2012Notable for ambient and techno-infused instrumentals with psychedelic and hip-hop elements, Philly-based producer/singer/musician RJD2 is all over the board. -

6th Borough Surely Has Projects
By Angela Bray on February 17, 2012House, funk and disco dubs… 6th Borough Project has ‘em covered. Having worked together for almost a decade, Craig Smith and Graeme Clark have been producing choons featured on labels like L.E.S.S. Productions, Jisco Music, Instruments Of Rapture, Domino Records, and Delusions Of Grandeur. -

TOGETHER FESTIVAL 2012 ANNOUNCES: SECOND WAVE OF ARTISTS, COMPETITIONS AND PASS SALES
By Charles Mazzola on February 16, 2012Together, New England’s week-long electronic music festival, proudly announces the second wave of artists to join an already talented and diverse line-up. Here to join the initial artists are: Mala (London, UK) MC Armanni Reign (Philadelphia, PA) Photek (Los Angeles, CA) | [2012 Grammy Award Nominee] Poirier (Montreal, QC) Todd Edwards (Bloomfield, NJ) Voices of Black (Teaneck, NJ) The festival also announces the start of the [...] -

Phill Niblock: Exploring Minimalism
By Melina Schuler on February 15, 2012TOGETHER 2012 PREVIEW Phill Niblock Thursday, April 4 @ New England Conservatory Phill Niblock is a multi-media artist with a career that spans five decades. The minimalist composer who also works in film, has been the director of New York-based Experimental Intermedia since 1985. At the age of 78 Niblock continues to work tirelessly to support experimental music by promoting, performing [...] -

Mike Swells: Scene Experience, Advice
By Angela Bray on February 14, 2012Notorious for an amazing sound system and booking both local and international talent, RISE After-Hours has been keeping electronic music and culture alive in the city for years. Taking part in Together without a doubt, the club hosted Wolfgang Gartner, Mind Control, Switch, and Anton Pieete for the past two festivals. Mike Swells, the one behind RISE’s bookings and [...]