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Local Natives @ 72andSunny

Wednesday we were treated to another amazing concert at 72andSunny’s new outdoor space across from their offices in Playa Vista. The striking bandshell provided a unique backdrop as LA indie-band-done-good Local Natives played a stripped down set to an admiring crowd of advertising and music industry peeps. Of course, the free beer, setting sun, food trucks, cozy grass slope, and arguably LA’s best weather in weeks didn’t hurt the mood, either. Not to take away from the performance — the group nailed their 3-part vocal harmonies and kept their acoustic arrangements lively, driven by the combined percussion of lead singer Kelcey Ayer and drummer Matt Frazier.

 

All in all it was a relaxing, enjoyable evening that almost made it seem like it was still mid-summer and not in fact Hump Day a week past Labor Day. So far it’s been 2 for 2 for outdoor parties at 72andSunny’s new digs at the renovated Howard Hughes campus. Looking forward to keeping the streak alive at the next event.

Photos courtesy of Jesse Peyronel.

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Happy August

Between wrapping up a few projects and some well earned vacations, we’re certainly enjoying the dog days of summer over here at Woofer. If you haven’t had some R&R yet, hopefully you’ve got something fun planned for the holiday weekend.
With that in mind, here’s our latest selection of tunes from new releases (just click the image above), including tracks from Of Montreal, A$AP Ferg, White Denim, and a track by Australian group The Preatures that we just can’t get enough of (video below):

 

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Yes We Scan!

Please enjoy the latest installment of our monthly mix series, just in time for the summer season!

Think of it as Music to Listen to While Being Listened To (…too soon)? Or, If you’re heading off the grid, or perhaps stuck in a production van in Chile, it’ll make a nice soundtrack for your travels…
Just click the flyer below:

 

THIS MIX WILL SELF-DESTRUCT IN 30 DAYS...
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Quadrophilia

One of our favorite summer concerts series, Saturdays Off the 405, kicks off the 2013 season this weekend with Quadron doing a free outdoor performance on the gorgeous Getty Center grounds. The soulful Danish duo consists of singer Coco O (who also appears on the star-studded Great Gatsby soundtrack) and musician/producer Robin Hannibal. It’s good to see that the recent success of Hannibal’s other sultry outfit Rhye hasn’t kept him from churning out new Quadron material.

Check out the video for their new single “Hey Love” below:

The Getty event officially runs from 6 – 9pm, but the popularity of these free concerts often results in the the museum hitting max capacity quite early. Expect (more than the usual LA) heavy traffic on the nearby freeway and Sepulveda pass and plan to arrive well before 6pm if you want to make the cut. Between the music, the view (the architecture, the sunset, the gardens, hell even the 405 looks pretty riding the tram up the ridge to the museum), and the carefree vibe these evenings are not to be missed, especially if you have any out-of-towners visiting.

Mark your calendar for next month’s concert with live production wunderkind Robert Delong playing on Sat 6/15 as well!
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Logitech Yo’self

We scored this new commercial showcasing the design process behind Logitech’s G700 mouse from simple sketch to high tech prototype. The G Series is geared towards hardcore gamers, so we crafted a bangin’ hip-hop and electronic track that should get much more than just thumbs moving!

Logitech “Science Wins”

Agency: DOJO
Edit: Umlaut Films
Music: Woofer Music & Sound

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Funky Friday

When I first heard “Shuggie,” the lead single off of Foxygen’s debut We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic, their psychedelic retro funk pop reminded me a bit of Unknown Mortal Orchestra, with the biggest distinction being the production aesthetic (classic 60’s rock vs. the latter’s lo-fi garage). I was therefore pleased to learn that not only was UMO putting out their succinctly titled II via Jagjaguwar, making the 2 bands labelmates, but furthermore that they would tour together promoting their twin 2013 releases.

So tonight’s show at the Echoplex is one we’ve had firmly circled on our calendar at the Woofer offices for awhile. Advance tix are sold out but there will be a small amount made available at the door. If you’re in the area, we’ll be pre-gaming across the street at El Prado. Should you have other plans this holiday weekend, both albums are now officially out and would make a great soundtrack to a road trip, bbq, or however else you plan on spending what looks to be a beautiful sunny weekend in LA!

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Eons ago the Mayans predicted that 2012 would be a momentous year, and we here at Woofer could not agree more. While our inaugural year kept us busy, the soundtrack to 2012 kept us going with a healthy balance of impressive debuts (Alt-J, Frank Ocean) and strong comebacks (Fiona Apple, Cat Power), who dropped not only great singles but solid albums from top to bottom.

So whether you’re packing your bags to head out of town, or are stuck in an edit bay looking for the perfect song to make your scene come together, or are in need of a playlist for a holiday/end of the world party, please enjoy our special end of the year mixtape, featuring our favorite 25 singles from 2012.

 

Happy Holidays from everyone at Woofer!

BONUS:

Enjoy this hilarious montage of clips from the film 2012, consisting entirely of close-ups of the actors’ reactions and none of the blockbuster effects. It gives true meaning to the term “disaster porn.” Watch it through to the end!