It’s been a while since I’ve updated the music related content on Aliveasart – mostly because I’ve been holding out for something truly awesome. If you are one of the unfortunate few who hasn’t heard of the British music duo, Massive Attack, please do yourself a favor and get informed right now. The band’s latest music video, United Snakes, is artistically superb – these guys just never seem to let me down!
Working alongside a talented group of producers, Massive Attack typically collaborates with guest vocalists (e.g. Portishead, Mos Def) to …

Where: The Old American Can Factory – 232 Third St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
When: August 8th, 2009 • 4PM – 4AM
Contact: info@brooklynemf.com
If you’ve ever snooped through the Aliveasart archives, you’ve probably gathered that we are huge fans of electronica. For those who share our love for the musical genre, we’ve got the perfect event in store for you. This Saturday August 8th, 2009, head over to the Old American Can Factory for a fun-filled day of music and dance. This year’s Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival lineup includes a wide range of entertainment, from emerging local bands to …

….And we’re back! For those whom have been wondering what has become of Top Five Twitter Discoveries – don’t you worry, the answer is ‘nothing’. The past few weeks have been a little nutty, but the good news is that we’re back in action. Today we have some extra special treats for you guys. So check them out, and share with all of the creative folks you know! 
Note: Don’t forget that you, too, can appear in our Top 5 Twitter Discoveries of the Week by simply following us and tweeting your favorite finds. …

Today was a sad day for music and entertainment fans around the world. Michael Jackson, long known as the King of Pop, died of cardiac arrest at the age of 50. His death capped a “life of superstardom and scandal” – it ended with his bid to make a comeback with a commemorative tour in London this summer. Whether or not you were a fan of this iconic entertainer, it is difficult to dispute the legacy he leaves behind. From his face lifts and his “skin diseases,” to his [unlawful] attempts to reclaim …

Just look at this album cover. Now that is a chick who means business! Meet Karin Dreijer Andersson, the Scandanavian lead vocalist of electronic music duo The Knife, and the brains behind the new solo persona Fever Ray. If you haven’t already heard this artist’s music, brace yourself for an interesting ride. Wee!  
A staunch proponent of thinking outside the box, I have to say that no does it quite like Fever Ray. Intense and luminous, her debut album is a montage of inventive sounds that leaves listeners incredulous as to its meaning. The new …