Essentials: This weekend's live music picks Oct 30, 2009
Live performances from the Faint, the Crystal Method and Infected Mushroom and DJ sets by British house giants Basement Jaxx, "Paper Planes" producer Diplo, L.A. hipster Steve Aoki and more will entertain an audience that should number in the thousands. Other entertainments include a wrestling arena, or rather the "Zombie Wrestling Slaughter House," and legions of party kids costumed to the nines. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Playing hard Oct 9, 2009
MacGregor said his stance is rooted in classical music by dedicating 90 minutes to practice everyday, but he also reveals that he has a "soft spot" for Techno music, especially The Crystal Method, a duo of electronic-musicians who have been creating beats since the early 1990s. The student also offers encouraging advice in personal excellence as a musician. (Montana Standard, MT)
Penton Media Announces Remix Hotel San Francisco 2009 Aug 19, 2009
Past Remix Hotel events have featured appearances from Chuck D, Paul van Dyk, Pete Rock, Tosca, the Crystal Method, Dan the Automator, Andy Caldwell, Just Blaze, Photek, Junior Sanchez, Chris Vrenna, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Sound Tribe Sector 9, among others. Remix Hotel San Francisco registration opens on Monday, Aug. 24, 2009. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
INgrooves and Topspin Partner to Provide Custom Direct-to-Fan Marketing Services Solutions to Independent Artists and Labels Jul 22, 2009
The Crystal Method takes advantage of the unique partnership and launch contest promotion via the Topspin platform ... The Crystal Method is the first to launch a promotion via Topspin, as a result of the recent deal with INgrooves ... The Crystal Method has supplied the soundtrack to the new X Games 3D: The Movie, and currently there is a promotional contest which will result in flying a lucky winner and their guest to LA to see the movie and go to the X Games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Neon Nights brings DJs and scratchers to local dancefloor Jun 18, 2009
The group of DJs, emcees, and scratchers will play music from electronica artists ranging from Daft Punk, MSTRKRFT, and The Crystal Method to Shinichi Osawa, Justice, and The Bloody Beetroots. Neon Night's remixes will include everything from Kanye West, Britney Spears, and Bloc Party to The Rapture, Interpol, and Nine Inch Nails. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
INgrooves and The Crystal Method Partner for Digital and Physical Distribution May 19, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- INgrooves, a leading provider of digital distribution, marketing and promotion services to the independent music community, is handling digital and physical distribution for The Crystal Method's new album, Divided By Night, released on May 12, 2009 ... "We're thrilled with our fans' reception of Divided By Night," said Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland of The Crystal Method ... "The Crystal Method continues to be one of the most influential bands in music... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Music Review: The Crystal Method new CD superb May 12, 2009
Electronic music stalwarts The Crystal Method have crafted a fine fourth album with "Divided By Night." It retains their signature dancefloor-infused cadence while displaying a new sense of musical and lyrical urgency. The Crystal Method, "Divided By Night" (Tiny e Records) ... Electronic music stalwarts The Crystal Method have crafted a fine fourth album with "Divided By Night." It retains their signature dancefloor-infused cadence while displaying a new sense of musical and lyrical urgency. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
