Pretty Lights + Graffiti

Pretty Lights, an electro, hip hop and funk one-man-band, has just announced that he will be creating a score for an independent film about graffiti called Graffiti Fine Art. Derek Vincent Smith, the genius behind Pretty Lights is not doing the entire album, but he is using songs from his own record label as well.

Yes, this one man not only gives his music away for free, but also is lined up for a plethora of music festivals this summer, opened up his own record label and is now in charge of a film score.

The short documentary showcases a two year observation of the Sao Paulo graffiti scene.

Jared Levy, the primary film maker, posted an extended preview and some background info on the film.

"In that two year time frame I have learned a great deal about Brazil, São Paulo, the local graffiti scene as well as graffiti on an international level. I have traveled across Brazil, to my hometown of NYC and as far as the Middle East to film famous artists spend a few hours painting a wall."

So what exactly is going down? 65 artists from 13 different countries came to Brazil to paint the walls of the MuBE museum. They all came eight days prior to the exhibits premier, a very short time to paint masterpieces.

Nice Produce is one of the only places you can find super high quality pictures of some (not all) of the art shown at the museum.

Can't wait to buy this film!

Festival Watch: Identity

It's festival season, and with the sun finally coming out, so are the bands. Numerous NW music festivals have already popped up in giant and awesome locations (see ReGeneration, Sasquatch, and Electric Daisy Carnival).

One to watch is IDentity

IDentity music festival is sponsored by Skull Candy, best known for their super dope headphones. The festival consists of mostly electronic music, a rising trend among many who are bored with the music of yesterday.

Headstash comments on the festival, "The top-tier acts will be paired with a top-tier electronic music experience that includes multiple stages for extravagant performances."

So what makes this festival so awesome? It is the only touring festival this summer, with dates booked in 20 cities, this festival is sure to be a good time.

IDentity music festival holds promise, with headliners such as Kaskade, Pretty Lights, Rusko, Steve Aoki, Skrillex, Nero, Datsik and Doorly.

Groovevolt gives info about the ticketing options, to which there are many, "Three types of ticketing options will be available. There will be general admission tickets which will allow free roaming of all festival areas, lawn, and fixed seats, with no assigned seating; Pit tickets will include all of the perks of the general admission tickets as well as the ability to access the pit, which will allow fans to be feet away from the DJs. Finally, VIP tickets, which will be limited to 100, will include roaming (but no pit) access, and access on to the Main Stage VIP Structure, as well as a backstage lounge serving free food and free cocktails." You can purchase tickets on Ticketmaster.

The festival's scheddy listed below will let you know when IDentity will be in your town!

August 11 – Noblesville, IN (Verizon Wireless Music Center)

August 12 – Clarkston, MI (DTE Energy Music Theatre)

August 13 – Burgettstown, PA (First Niagara Pavilion)

August 14 – Holmdel, NJ (PNC Bank Arts Center)

August 16 – Charlotte, NC (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater)

August 18 – Bristow, VA (Jiffy Lube Live)

August 19 – Camden, NJ (Susquehanna Bank Center)

August 20 – Mansfield, MA (Comcast Center)

August 21 – Wantagh, NY (Nikon at Jones Beach Theater)

August 23 – Atlanta, GA (Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood)

August 24 – Tampa, FL (1-800 Ask-Gary Amphitheater)

August 25 – Miami, FL (Klipsch Amphitheatre at Bayfront Park)

August 27 – The Woodlands, TX (Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion)

August 28 – Dallas, TX (Gexa Energy Pavilion)

August 30 – Albuquerque, NM (Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion) September 2 – Chula Vista, CA (Cricket Wireless Amphitheater)

September 3 – Mountain View, CA (Shoreline Amphitheatre)

September 4 – Los Angeles, CA ( TBA)

September 5 – Las Vegas, NV (TBA)

September 10 – Quincy, WA (Gorge Amphitheatre)