Next Step March Winner: Derek Dumont
April 24th, 2012
Congratulations to Pittsburgh bred, LA based producer Derek Dumont for being our March winner! His music is an earthy electronic with sounds inspired by “landscapes and weather patterns, sunsets and city lights dotted in the distance.” Derek shares:
“As much as I want to make music that is fresh and stimulating, I want to make music that communicates on a therapeutic level, without being boxed into any specific genre. A level that allows people to escape to their concentrations.”
The young producer is featured on two tracks for Wiz Khalifa’s new mixtape Taylor Allderdice, and as such, be sure to dig into “Number 16″ and “Mia Wallace.” But that’s not introduction enough for this self-made beat maker who’s just getting started. Derek has also composed the soundtrack to a feature-length documentary entitled Only God Could Hear Me. Watch the trailer for the documentary after the jump.
And we are so very excited to premier the video for the gorgeous cinematic tune, “Yesterday,” above – don’t you see yourself on an epic rode trip in the middle of nowhere?! Below, we have been graced with the opportunity to share an unreleased track, “Colored Coma,” yet another brilliant cinematic tune – we’d pair it with the breakdown the protagonist has after finding out the love of his life is gone forever. After that is a free download for the previously released “One Night In Charlotte” – put this over a scene of all-night teenage shenanigans on a coming of age indie flick. Yep – we could make up stories to his songs all day.
Derek Dumont – “Colored Coma”
Derek Dumont – “One Night In Charlotte” [MP3]
Watch out for this dude – he’s not playing games.
NYC: Johnny Colon & His Orchestra Live @ LPR – April 25
April 19th, 2012
Next week join Latin music legend Johnny Colon as he revisits his boogaloo, salsa and Latin soul roots with his orchestra over two sets of classics at Le Poisson Rouge! Time for your tush to put in some work! To boot, the concert will benefit the East Harlem Music School Fund – score!
Enter our contest to win a pair of tickets to the show.
Event Details
Johnny Colon & His Orchestra Live
w/ Spanglish Fly, DJ Turmix
Wednesday, April 25th
Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Street
New York City, NY
Doors: 7 PM
18+ w/ ID
Tickets: $20 (Advance)
Purchase tickets
Video: Rebecca Ferguson – “Backtrack” (Lyric Video) + LA & NYC Ticket Giveaway
April 17th, 2012
Just about a couple weeks ago, we highlighted a phenomenal UK vocalist who will soon be releasing her debut album in the US. And it appears as though yesterday Rebecca Ferguson leaked a new track along with a video, too!
Called “Backtrack,” the pop-friendly song is about a lover who lies and lies only to cycle back and try to cover it up and “backtrack” on what was said. And Rebecca ain’t having it. Click on the image above to view the video on Glamour.com, where it was exclusively released. On the same page, you’ll also find an interview with the quickly blossoming star!
A few very lucky folks will have the chance to see Rebecca live at one of two private industry shows! The Los Angeles show will be on Tuesday, April 24 and the New York City show will be on Tuesday, May 1.
Enter our contest to win tickets to the LA & NYC shows!
Now Accepting April Next Step Entries!
April 16th, 2012
Spring is in full swing and music is in the air. Sharing is caring for the April Next Step contest!
So many awesome artists have been showcased through this series. Tara Priya in July, Iman Williams in August, Tall Black Guy Productions in September, Cole Williams for October, Tensei for November, Awalé for December 2011, Annabel (lee) & Richard E for January 2012, and Krystale for February!
Stay tuned for the announcement on our March Next Step winner later this week!
The winner will receive an “Artist Spotlight” feature post on the Giant Step website, and up to $1,000 in Giant Step Marketing services!
Please note that we are accepting submissions from anyone that makes music – producers, singers, instrumentalists, rappers, and bands alike are all welcome.
This month, we are accepting submissions from today through Monday, April 30th. That said, we are now open for April 2012 entries!
Submit your music for consideration!
This Wednesday: Gotan Project (DJ Set) In Los Angeles + Ticket Giveaway
April 9th, 2012
On April 11th, KCRW, theLIFT and Giant Step join together to present the sexy dubbed out tango sounds of Buenos Aires by way of Paris with Gotan Project’s Philippe Cohen Solal. As spring is coming back, be ready for a fusion of bandoneon, tango, dub and house sounds in his rare three-hour DJ set and first LA appearance in over 2 years.
Enter our contest here to win free tickets.
9 PM – 2 AM
3040 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 9002
NYC: Emeli Sande Live @ Music Hall of Williamsburg – April 24 + Ticket Giveaway & Videos
April 5th, 2012
The internet streets have been steady buzzing about UK singer Emeli Sande and soon it’ll be time for the US release of her debut, Our Version Of Events (out June 5).
The ever lucky folks in NYC will get a chance to see Emeli live later this month on April 24. Above, watch a live video to see what’s in store and below, get event details, enter our contest to win a free pair of tickets to the show, and find an interview video with Emeli!
Enter our contest to win tickets to see Emeli Sande at Music Hall of Williamsburg on April 24.
Event Details
Emeli Sande Live In Concert
Tue, April 24, 2012
Doors: 7:30 pm / Show: 8:30 pm
Music Hall of Williamsburg
Brooklyn, NY
Tickets: $15
Purchase tickets
Win Tickets to the Afro Beatles
April 4th, 2012
Afro Beatles – April 6th 2012
An evening of live scoring w/ rare footage of Fela Kuti & The Beatles, and narratives woven from Beatles a capellas, the dynamic Fela & African cinema, The AfroBeatles tackle cultural conundrums produced by race & politics in a funky fresh way-all together now, yeah yeah!
Chase And Status Release ‘No More Idols’ (Deluxe Edition)
April 3rd, 2012
Today, drum & bass and dubstep lovers can get their hands on the deluxe edition of the UK platinum album, No More Idols. The 26-track album is the product of the magical Manchester-based duo Chase And Status, and includes the full No More Idols album as well as a slew of music videos and remixes. Featured artists and remixers include Plan B, Mali, Liam Bailey, Tinie Tempah, Sub Focus, Takura, Nero, Feed Me, Wilkinson, 16Bit, Dillon Francis, and more!
Make sure to catch Chase And Status this summer at the Electric Daisy Carnival and Starscape Festival!
Hear the Mac Miller remix for “Flashing Lights” below (a bonus not featured on the album)! And watch the entrancing video for “Hitz” featuring Tinie Tempah after the jump. Head over to our release page to watch some more awesome videos and grab the free remix of “Hitz” by Dillon Francis.
Enter our contest to win No More Idols.
Purchase No More Idols (Deluxe Edition) on iTunes or Beatport
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Watch the video for “Hitz” featuring Tinie Tempah after the jump
