In many ways Friday’s show is an ode to, and journey through, life in New York. Cold Blood Club draw much of their inspiration from the city that cradled the birth of their sound, and in turn deliver a style of pop that feels intrinsically now, inherently New York. The talented experimental artist ChemistReset adds to this atmosphere with his bold, city-bound electronica. His particular brand of music would be the perfect soundtrack for an “Enter The Void” type futuristic urban film, certain to invite the audience to indulge in escapism. Expect a mood that will pull you to the edge, and push you over, while revealing the multi-faceted nature of tonight’s artists, much like New York itself.



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Cold Blood Club

Grungy fuzzy upbeat pop emanates from the invigorating stage presence of Cold Blood Club as they create the sound of the quintessential Brooklyn house party (as is certainly their intention). Consider this the 2013 iteration of New Order and Depeche Mode influenced rock, deliciously translated into dance floor primed disco. The crafty balance of rock and electro brings to mind The Killers’ later records, but Cold Blood Club are bringing a new flavor while begging you to dance.




ChemistReset

Insanely sexy, sultry (at times exotic) electric guitar is curiously paired with hyper-quick beats, creating the intriguing sound from ChemistReset. It’s absolutely experimental, but it still provides the audience with a point of accessibility, and even manages to be danceable sometimes. If Cold Blood Club aims to capture the sound of today’s New York, then ChemistReset is the sound of 2030 New York. Look beyond the thrilling chaos and you might just find something serenely beautiful.




Vinyette

Vinyette strays from the electronic theme of the night to bring us a lively and interactive show based around alternative rock. At times they come off funky, at times dreamy, but consistently influenced by Pink Floyd. Their shows are dynamic, with several diverse and eye-catching performance tricks (rightfully earning them the title of “cinematic rock band”). Expect to be entertained by high quality performances from a group of guys that are no strangers to the stage (and consider this a reprieve from the EDM of the night).



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There’s something shared about all of tonight’s performers. They are all fresh faced, but bring with them a sense of nostalgia and a feeling of lives well lived. This comes through in their lyrics and their sound. Nemiss is a hip-hop starlet, but her style is more grounded than many of today’s leading ladies. The remaining acts also exhibit a strong foundation in their music, a tendency to stay true to what their genres intended decades ago while still being relevant and very now. Hip Hop, R&B, Soul; these are some of the genres on display tonight, all of which will satisfy your craving with soulful, moving performances.




Nemiss

Nemiss has been bordering on wide spread recognition for some time now, which is part of what makes her so wonderful. She delivers hip-hop in a way that makes her audience feel as though this is the real Nemiss, a genuine woman with a penchant for rhymes. Her lyrics are tight, and she doesn’t rely on the flashiness of so many of today’s female Hip-Hop stars. Instead, Nemiss’ femininity is intrinsic; she’s empowered, but without establishing it by dissing other women, bringing to mind another powerful woman of Hip-Hop in style and approach- Lauryn Hill.




Arin Maya

Arin Maya is a stunning lyricist, blending her music with styles from folk to R&B, soul, and Jazz. The easiest comparison is India.Arie, especially Maya’s voice and guitar playing. Her music is emotive and intriguing- a personal story, beautifully relayed to an audience, with easily recognizable shared human experiences. Maya is sure to transfer a sense of joyfulness through her music; if you’re looking for something uplifting, this is for you.




Guy Lockard

Guy Lockard’s polished R&B is influenced by reggae and pop, neatly packaged in cheeky lyrics and a soulful voice. A contemporary of his would be John Legend, but his style is also reminiscent of late 90s and early 00s R&B artists, like Craig David and early Usher- a refreshing approach to retro. His live performances get more soulful, including some incredible covers and instrumental fluidity.

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Here are some great tracks we’ve been listening to recently at The Paper Box



“Medicine (LuQus Remix)” by Daughter

This week I’ve been obsessed with LuQuos’ remix of Medicine by Daughter. Daughter is an Indie Folk band from London whose vocals are Elena Tonra. Her beautifully pure voice mixed with LuQu’s electric vibe are truly magical. Happy Listening!

– Danie



“The Swan” by Cheatahs

This is the my shoegaze dream: melodies, but not boring melodies. Singing, but not terrible singing. Fuzz, but not annoying fuzz. CHEATAHS ARE DOING IT, GUYS.

-Tori



“Pretty Boy” by Young Galaxy

I know this one has already made the rounds a bit, but come on, it’s just so good! Those synths! Also, I’m a sucker for anything Canadian any dreamy, and this is totally that. The remix made the rounds a few weeks ago, getting everybody all excited (pitchfork best new track) but I’m more into the original.

- Matthew




“Hyper Real” by Ital Tek

Ital Tek is a Brighton based electronic musician from Planet Mu Records. His new EP “Hyper Real” was just released this February.

- Stevo




“Ilumina Voz” by Helado Negro

Helado Negro’s new record is perfect to get you in the mood for Spring. This is where Dream Pop meets Tropicalia, and its great for chilling out and enjoying some beautiful weather. This track really stands out for me- the synth line that comes in at minute 2:30 gives me life!

- Rick

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Come shake your tail-feather against a literal wall of sound. The “Tower of Sound”, a 12,000 watt sound system, will be taking up residence in the PaperBox for one night only, ready to bust your eardrums, blow your mind, and give life to your dancing feet. Blasting through this exquisite sound system are a select group of Brooklyn’s dub purveyors; these are artists who continue to innovate and deliver the head-banging bass we adore even after the fad has past. Come early, find your spot as close to the tower of sound as you can, and prepare for take-off.


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Tour De Force

With production from Double Tiger and vocals from Brother Culture, Tour De Force incorporates reggae, hip-hop and dubstep into a powerful and hypnotizing sound. This is a re-working of dub-step into a style not easily discarded with the recent passing trends; where dub ceases to only be about the beat, without failing to maximize and exploit it. Instead you can jive to sexy reggae, grind to heavy dub, and indulge in original songwriting.




Dub Gabriel

Dub Gabriel is no rookie, and his experience shines through in his daring idiosyncrasies. His lyrics and style bring to mind Grace Jones circa Corporate Cannibal days. Don’t let his heavy lyrics fool you; this is still an artist ready to rock his audience. His beats are entrancing, and his influences from the dub world incite some serious grooving. Not quite chilled-out dub, Dub Gabriel isn’t your typical mind melting dub step DJ. Instead his style is nuanced and provocative.




Ticklah

Ticklah comes off as the most traditionally reggae artist from tonight’s line-up. From that point of departure, Ticklah has released many projects through diverse
genres. At times he dabbles in synthesized sounds, creating a melodious and modernized sounding reggae. This won’t be as intense as the rest of the line-up; instead it’s a different kind of pleasure, that channeled through the amazing sound system will surely transport you to another plane.




True Nature

True Nature is mystifying and esoteric, with a seductive bass line sure to satisfy your brain’s need for chaos. His Indian influences are prominent, lending to his music an exotic allure. This is percussion at its best; original yet still within the confines of dub and reggae. True Nature is the ‘trippiest’ of tonight’s acts, and is likely to stimulate your senses into overload.



Check out an awesome recap of the first Dub-Stuy event at the box:






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