With a handful of shows already scheduled, we just couldn't resist from confirming even more. From Matthew Herbert, Peter Kruder (Voom Voom), Jazzanova and Norman Jay, we are pleased to be able to add Lewis Taylor and Esthero to the mix. UPCOMING SHOWS: March 08 (Wed) - Matthew Herbert @ The Canal Room March 21 (Tue) - Voom Voom featuring Peter Kruder @ Cielo March 23 (Thur) - Giant Step Presents M3's "Opening Night Celebration" featuring Gilles, SA-RA, Bugz In The Attic, Alice...

Following up to 2004's 'Plat Du Jour,' Matthew Herbert is set to return in May 2006 with the album 'Scales.' Featuring vocal contributions from Herbert's longtime collaborator Dani Siciliano, newcomer Neil Thomas, and Dave Okumu of Jade Fox, 'Scales' differs from Herbert's previous release with traditional instruments making a return. However, don't think this means the album won't be unique, for the album's most intriguing aspect comes from an open call to fans made in November 2005. The...

The highly anticipated collaboration from Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo, Gnarls Barkley has been confirmed to play at this year's Coachella, debuting their inaugural performance. Quickly becoming established as one of the biggest emerging talents of 2006, Gnarls Barkley will join an already esteemed list of performers including Tool, Depeche Mode, Massive Attack, Damien ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, Franz Ferdinand and Common to name a few. The live performance on April 30th will coincide with the...

Coming off of the success of his sophomore album, 'A Grand Don't Come For Free,' Mike Skinner returns to the limelight with The Streets latest album, 'The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living." I have yet to hear the entire album, but with the single "When You Wasn't Famous" having already received 4 stars from Pitchfork, this could prove to be The Streets best yet. On speaking about the new album, Mike Skinner noted that “As difficult as it was, I knew the most entertaining thing I could...

Recorded during the 'Awfully Deep' sessions, Roots Manuva is set to release his fourth studio album 'Alternatively Deep' on March 21, 2006. Delivering an edgier, more stripped down side to Roots Manuva 'Alternatively Deep' features tracks only released in extremely limited forms (either as bonus cuts on singles or exclusive downloads) such as "No Love," "Double Drat," "Things We Do" and "Pep My Game" and 8 tracks that have never seen the light of day, until now.

Catch the legendary DJ play an exclusive set at Cielo on April 23rd. Advance tickets are $15, but we have a VERY limited number of $10 tickets, now available at giantstepstore.net .

ABB Records' success stories Dilated Peoples, Little Brother, and Defari, are packing their bags and gearing up for one of the most anticipated tours since 1999's Hard Knock Life Tour. Sponsored by MTV Jams, the 26-city tour kicks off in Los Angeles, Wednesday, February 22nd at the House of Blues and will end in Anaheim, CA Friday March 31st. "A goal for ABB for some time has been to see our artists come together and tour" says ABB president Beni B. "We’re excited to finally see this...

Not exactly sure how to describe Coldcut's latest video for single "True Skool," but it features Roots Manuva in some humorous roles. Check it out at the links below. Director/Animator: Clay Lipsky Shoot director/producer: Dom Phillips Lighting Camera: Arun Taylor "True Skool" - Windows Media "True Skool" - Real Video ...

Recently named the city's top bands to watch in 2005 by the Los Angeles Times, Breakestra are set to begin touring Europe in mid February in support of their brand new album 'Hit The Floor.' Following 2001's 'The Live Mix, pt. 2' on Stones Throw, Spin called Breakestra's new album, "Timeless funk for now people... this is their first record of originals, and it's a keeper". Also set to begin touring is labelmate Ohmega Watts, the 25-year-old Portland-based MC/producer, whose latest release...

Peter Kruder (of Kruder & Dorfmeister fame) and his pals Christian Prommer and Roland Appel (from Fauna Flash and Truby Trio) will be making their exclusive US debut as VOOM VOOM (Compost / K7) at Cielo, NYC on March 21. Ticket can now be purchased at giantstepstore.net