[NYCC 2014 Photos] Run the Jewels at Adult Swim Tyrannic Maiden Voyage (10/11/2014)
Photos by Geoff Henao
As some friends know, I spent nearly 24 hours checking and refreshing Adult Swim's New York Comic Con 2014 page so I could put down my RSVP for their "Adult Swim Tyrannic Maiden Voyage." Basically, the voyage was a three hour cruise along the Hudson River that promised a live performance from a "secret musical guest." Since Adult Swim's inception, they've been linked with some amazing, talented artists, so anybody even tangentially related to Adult Swim would be of the utmost quality. Little did I know that the guest they got was none other than Killer Mike and El-P, better known together as Run the Jewels.
I've been to hundreds of shows over the past decade, yet none of them could compare to seeing Run the Jewels on a packed boat with friends, both old and new. Considering the crowd was made up almost primarily of comic book convention-goers, it was safe to say that the large majority of the crowd probably didn't know who Run the Jewels were. However, by the end of their set, everybody was feeling them, and with good reason. Saturday was the first time I actually saw Killer Mike and El-P live, and given the circumstances surrounding the nature of their set, I don't think any other time will compare to the magic I experienced on that boat.
Anyways, check out some of the photos I shot of Run the Jewels' set below.
The Weekly Swarm: 10/6 - 10/12
We had a short week last week, but it's all for a bigger prize. I was at New York Comic Con last week (expect a ton of photos and videos from that) while Virgil was covering Austin City Lights. Again, expect all of our coverage from that, plus this month's Chicago International Film Festival, throughout the next couple of weeks! For now, revisit last week's content, including my behind-the-scenes photos from the Bob's Burgers press date, a few new film trailers, and more!
Red Bull TV to Stream Select Austin City Limits Sets This Weekend
[Contest] The Glitch Mob at Aragon Ballroom (10/17)
[NYCC 2014 Photos] Bob's Burgers Roundtables
[Weekend Box Office] Gone Girl Tops Annabelle in Close Race
Fox Might Be Developing X-Men TV Show
[Trailer 2] Camp X-Ray
[Trailer] Before I Go to Sleep
[Weekly Netflix Fix] 30 for 30
Seth Casteel's Underwater Puppies Photos Are Adorable
[NYCC 2014 Photos] Bob's Burgers Roundtables
[NYCC 2014 Photos] Bob's Burgers Roundtables
During the first day of New York Comic Con 2014, I had the chance to take part in roundtable interviews with the cast and crew of the ever-popular Bob's Burgers. While the videos of those interviews will be incoming, I took some photos of the various roundtables featuring Kristen Schaal, H. Jon Benjamin, Loren Bouchard, John Roberts, Eugene Lirman, Larry Murphy, and Bobby Tisdale, which you can see below. Expect more from the Bob's Burgers roundtables next week, and be sure to keep it tuned to Ruby Hornet for more from New York Comic Con 2014.
You can check out some more of my behind the scenes Bob's Burgers roundtable interview photos on my Flickr.
[Contest] The Glitch Mob at Aragon Ballroom (10/17)
The Glitch Mob will be returning to Chicago next Friday at the Aragon Ballroom, and we're teaming up with our friends at Chicago Music to give away a pair of tickets to the show. All you have to do is follow us on Facebook and comment on this post to enter. One winner will be chosen at random by 11:59pm CST next Wednesday. Also appearing on the bill will be The M Machine and Chrome Sparks. Details on the show are below.
To get you hyped for The Glitch Mob's set, check out this awesome video recap from their performance at this year's Festival d'été de Québec below, as well!
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence
Chicago IL 60640
8:00 pm Doors
18+ w/ valid ID
(no camelbacks and backpacks allowed)
312-833-9331 - info line
Buy tickets here.
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Red Bull TV to Stream Select Austin City Limits Sets This Weekend
Much like Lollapalooza this summer, Austin City Limits will be streaming select artists via Red Bull TV this upcoming weekend. Some of the featured artists include Beck, Childish Gambino, CHVRCHES, Skrillex, Broken Bells, Interpol, Lorde, Calvin Harris, and more. It'll be like reliving Lollapalooza all over again! Be sure to check out the ACL livestream starting this Friday; we'll have photos and coverage from the festival next week. Below is the full livestream schedule, as well as an ACL livestream video teaser. Enjoy.
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The Weekly Swarm: 9/29 - 10/5
October is set to bring the fall chill across the country if the past few days in Chicago are any indication. However, the cold won't slow us down! Last week, we had some amazing interviews with Nacho Vigalondo and Pat Mills, I reviewed Vigalondo's latest film, Open Windows, China blocked Instagram across the country, and Joaquin Phoenix won't end up playing Doctor Strange after all. If you missed any of last week's content, check out the full list below!
China Blocks Instagram in Reaction to Protest Photos
Austin City Limits' First Weekend is This Weekend
Chicago Music, ReverbNation, and Urban Fetes Present: Recess Saturdays featuring Stunt Taylor
[Trailer] Predestination
[Weekend Box Office] Denzel's Back On Top with The Equalizer
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend Releasing on IMAX and Netflix on Same Day
[Trailer] Inherent Vice
[Trailer 2] Horrible Bosses 2
[Weekly Netflix Fix] New October Update
[Interview] Nacho Vigalondo (Open Windows)
[Teaser Trailer] Inside Out
Joaquin Phoenix Won't Play Doctor Strange After All
[Interview] Pat Mills (Guidance)
[Review] Open Windows
GoPro Announces Three New Cameras: HERO4 Black, HERO4 Silver, HERO
China Blocks Instagram in Reaction to Protest Photos
Check Out Julien Douvier's Amazing Cinemagraphs
Chicago Music, ReverbNation, and Urban Fetes Present: Recess Saturdays featuring Stunt Taylor
Our affiliates over at Chicago Music are teaming up with ReverbNation and Urban Fetes to throw a special installment of Recess Saturdays with Stunt Taylor on October 11th. Other artists performing include Biz, Young Global Kings, Citi Boi, Tastee, and Ric Jilla. You can check out more information on the event below, as well as on Chicago Music. You can check out Stunt Taylor's video for "Fe Fe On the Block" below.
Chicago Music, Urban Fetes and REVERBNATION Presents: Recess Concert Series featuring Stunt Taylor.
Performances by: Biz, Young Global Kings, Citi Boi, Tastee and Ric Jilla
Doors open at 9p l Party til 3a
21+ with valid ID
Riff Musical Lounge l 2239 S Michigan l Chicago, IL
Free Entry Before 11pm l Free Champagne w/ Bottles
RSVP: Here
Tables & Bottle Service Inquiries: reservations@urbanfetes.co
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Austin City Limits' First Weekend is This Weekend
While major music festivals in Chicago have come to an end for the year, Austin's still keeping things going with Austin City Limits taking place this weekend and next weekend. The multi-genre festival features some of music's top artists and bands performing over nine different stages. Considering it takes place over two weekends, you can only imagine how amazing ACL is going to be this year. Artists like OutKast, Eminem, Skrillex, Lana Del Rey, Childish Gambino, CHVRCHES, Iggy Azalea, The Replacements, and more will share the stages with dozens other bands and artists.
We'll have coverage from ACL 2014's second weekend, so keep your eyes peeled for our recap in a couple of weeks. 3-Day passes for each weekend are still available for purchase here, so if you find yourself in Austin this or next weekend jonesing for that early fall musical kick, buy your tickets now before they sell out!