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]]>Fusing an array of instruments together with coasting electronic beats, he creates an art that is unique among others in the scene. Statik has put out a collection of singles and 3 albums in his career; A Shift in the Paradigm, Outbound, and Signal Theory, but it is now confirmed that a full, 10-track album is set to be released in the near future.
Automavision is a full 10-track album that is a map of Schramm’s styles, and will be sure to take you on a ride. Gratefully, I had the chance to talk with him about the upcoming album and its roots. This is what he had to say:
“By definition, Automavision is a technique in cinematography that randomizes different prospects about the film like angle, pitch, lens, etc…
When writing this album, the word Automavision clicked with me because it translated to how I wrote the album. I had no plans for the style or sound of the tracks; instead I wrote off emotion, and had them do the thinking for me rather than applying previous methods.
Automavision is an album inspired by taking life as it comes rather than trying to plan out, getting a random perspective and going with it, running through life without a direction; and yet still finding beauty through it all.”
Talking with him made me even more hyped for this release! If you can’t wait either, he will be playing some unreleased tunes at his upcoming shows on 4/6 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Tickets can be found here, for around $20.
He will also be supporting Manic Focus in Denver on 4/26. Tickets can be found here, for around $25.
Appearances have been made at venues across the country and recent festivals such as, Summer Camp Music Festival, Mamby On The Beach, and Spring Awakening. Also opening for big names like Pretty Lights, Gramatik, and Griz, he is a hot artist you definitely want to know.
Statik is apart of the Mammoth Music Group, a management team that is based out of Denver, Colorado. Centered around production consulting and marketing, this genuine conglomerate is a supportive launchpad for artists.
Not to mention, the roster for MMG is freakin’ stacked. Pretty Lights, Papidosio, Manic Focus, Marvel Years, Statik, and more! Moves have been made for the 28-year-old musical genius.
This man’s ride has been exponential, and there’s only more to come!
Make sure to check him out on the platforms below!
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/statikmusik
Bandcamp: https://statiksound.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: @therealstatik
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StatikMusik/
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]]>Mamby on the Beach is a festival located in Chicago, Illinois at the famous Oak Wood Beach. Usually taking place at the end of June (2019 official dates aren’t released yet), this is a fun festival for all ages. With a sandy beach, laidback vibes, and a beautiful Chicago skyline you can’t really go wrong!
Acts like Duke Dumont, Russ, Jai Wolf, Whethan, and Statik took the stage last year. They try to aim for a more versatile lineup, crossing between EDM, alternative, & rap. Awesome amenities include a ferris wheel, sand volleyball, silent disco, vendors, and free water! There are also shuttles that go to a select few hotels, but the festival is really easily accessible by Chicago’s public transit, CTA. With single day passes & full weekend passes available, this is a festival you’ll definitely want to catch.
Summer Camp Music Festival: $69-$250
If you’re looking to get away from the bustle of city life, Summer Camp Music Festival kicks off May 24th, 25th, & 26th in Chillicothe, Illinois. There are single day passes & full weekend passes available, camping spots, and check out that lineup…
…for reals?! Stacked! If you’re a fan of jam & strings you’ll especially dig this festival but, there’s a lot of electric soul, groovy dub, and funkadelic rock sprinkled in there too. One thing I really like about this festival is their sustainability. From biodiesel generators, local business support, to volunteers hand sorting through the festivals waste to decide if it’s compost, recyclable or landfill, this festival truly cares about the footprint they leave. That alone is worth supporting, not to mention the lineup!
Skyefall Music Festival: $100-$150
Dresser is a town of 859 people in northern Wisconsin that’s consented to housing a music festival. Skyefall will take place at Trollrodgen Outdoor Recreation Area on July 5th & 6th of this year.
You can either buy a GA, premium, or VIP backstage pass, and each ticket that gets sold has proceeds that go to wounded warriors family support. The lineup isn’t released yet, but there has been confirmed leaks of Styles&Complete, Kasum, Joe Maz, and Chris Schambacher. There will be car-side camping, a zipline park, free water, charging stations, and much more. Stay tuned on the website to see what this low-key festival is stewing up.
Do you guys have any favorite cheap festivals? Let’s hear em’! Comment below
All the love,
Katy
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Psydell, Beak Nasty, and Danny the Wildchild closed out the Ballroom while Stavish and Jason Allen closed out The Nightclub Bar. Beak Nasty was by far my favorite band of that night. Accommodating to jam and electronic genres, they had a Manic Focus set up; a drummer (who is actually a really nice guy), and a dj (who is also pretty cool).Beak Nasty also opened up the festival on Friday which, by now, was in full swing. Hordes of people thirsty for live music, free wifi, and room service swarmed the check-in desk. The main ballroom was honestly amazing and creatively decorated. With various line-art murals and vendors galore, the true attraction, in my opinion, was the lights. Miraculous lasers constructed in the form of a “mirror show,” which is basically setting up mirrors in a way that when the lasers hit them they reflect; hitting another group of mirrors, and finally projecting out above the crowd creating a “laser ceiling” for the festival goers to dance under. Anthony Peterson, father of the mirror shows, creatively constructed this contraption and also happens to be the founder of After Dark Lighting, the company responsible for putting a visual aspect to the artist’s music. The main aspect I found quite interesting from After Dark Lighting was that their lights were not programmed to a certain mode; they were actually freestyled. Like a dj on the turntables, Anthony as his team were dj’s on the computer keys.
After Beak Nasty warmed the crowd up for Petey Clicks who threw down a fantastic mix; stocked with a blend of future bass and house. Petey definitely was a fresh sound and a fantastic appetizer for the filthy weird sounds of Bleep Bloop. Underrated and overlooked, Bleep Bloop was the first to bring dubstep into Winter Warmer and it was anything but forgettable. Playing favorites like Plastic Flower People and Mind, both collaborations with G Jones, and mixing popular rap songs to accompany the filth, the crowd was pulsing energy. Russ Liquid took the stage while the audience regrouped and picked their faces up off the floor. Once their set was prepared, the funk was birthed. A plethora of instruments cascaded into the crowd and danced around with the audience all night. Trumpet, guitar, drums, saxophone, and some electronic aid, Russ Liquid quickly became a favorite of mine and plenty of others as well.
Resting, Recovering, Then Raging
The day was Saturday and the exhaustion was heavy throughout the halls of the Olympia Resort. Strolling through the halls I could see the anguish that their bodies felt but the excitement was evident on their faces. The show started at eight, however everyone took full advantage of the time to relax and rest up for another night of insanity, this one even more hyped. The lineup for Saturday was disgusting to say the very least; a climax of very talented dubstep producers to be closed out with some well-deserved and much needed funk.Yheti was the first artist to gather a crowd in the main ballroom and that crowd only grew as the night continued. Wubs filled the room as he took the stage and the audience was enticed by each unique drop; he even played G Jones’ song F**K WHAT YOU HEARD as well as a remix to Twist by Korn but added a dash of “Yheti” into the mix and it wasn’t anything short of fantastic. Spankalicous was up next with some delightful noise to follow up Yheti’s rampage. Comparable to the chillness of U.K dub but also as grimy as regular western dubstep, Spankalicous surprised everyone with the unique drops and original build-ups. The most surprising artist, in my personal opinion was Psymbionic, a tall dreaded mastermind with an exotic, fresh sound that kept the filthy dub but also was experimental on many aspects; check his song, Low Tide to get a feel for what I mean. One of the most unforgettable moments from that night was actually produced by Psymbionic. After this grimy performance, he drops Stellar by INCUBUS!! He showed his true colors and versatility as a producer and artist and left the stage with the perfect outro.
Mantis was next up on the main stage to take the reins and steer this crowd into filthy fiesta. Layers of dubstep, rap, weird sounds, and trap attacked the festival goers and left them with only one objective. Dance. Dropping his newer track, “Slangin” featuring Armanni Reign, Mantis help the audience in his palm and with the help of After Dark Lighting, captivated the packed room of more than a thousand people. Finally, the main attraction and headliner of the entire festival, Manic Focus graced the audience with their beats and left them speechless. A surprise appearance by none other than Artifakts at the ending of Manic Focus’ set and a tasteful cap on the night. The talented J Phlip closed the night out on main stage at five in the morning and as the crowd filed out, the empty room still had an energy amongst it.
A lingering blend of emotion weighed heavy in the room as the vendors became to break down their tables and staff members dissembled the main stage and lights. Winter Warmer Extravaganza was…well….extravagant. At the end of this overlooked festival there were twenty three individuals who were arrested and charged for drug offenses; some with possession and others with the intent to sell.Overall, Winter Warmer 2016 was extremely memorable. Vendors of all different styles littered the sides of hallways and backs of stages, eager to show their creations. Apparel of all kinds, pins, hats, bowls, rigs, pendants, gloving necessities, and even massages filled the vendor stands and fulfilled the festival goer’s needs and wants. Wisconsin has never been so hot during the end of January, and I consider myself lucky to have been a participant during this time. Next year when you’re planning on going to Winter Warmer make sure you pack your swimsuit and plenty of Neosporin; because this festival is hot.
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