SLF 2012 NYE Loft Party

Dec 21, 2011 News 1 Comment
Posted by ltruong

If you were at the epic SLF New Years’ Eve party last year, you know that the best way to escape the typical NYE brouhaha is a good old-fashioned loft party! This year, we’re ringing in the new year with an incredible live band feat. Treasure Don (mashup of Brooklyn faves Peoples Champ’s and Super Hi-Fi) and an eclectic crew of DJs spinning the jams all night long.

Please send an email RSVP to rsvp@soundliberation.org for the location.

9PM-Early 2012
$15 at the door (with free champagne toast!)
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Tags: NYE, people's champs, super hi-fi, treasure don

SLF announces Dub Invasion Festival 2011

Aug 18, 2011 News 4 Comments
Posted by ltruong

The SLF crew and Subatomic Sound are proud to announce the first annual Dub Invasion Festival with Lee “Scratch” Perry, Mad Professor, Adrian Sherwood, Twilight Circus Dub, and more! Festival partners include Dubspot, Wax Poetics, Brooklyn Radio, Turntables on the Hudson, Liondub International, Deep Space, Deadly Dragon, Universal Sundays and Restless Native.

Along with some amazing musical performances during the 10-day festival, we’ll be presenting documentary film screenings, a UK dub photo exhibit, and dub masterclasses at Dubspot with Mad Professor, Adrian Sherwood, and Clive Chin of VP Records.

For more info and the full schedule, please check out the festival website www.dubinvasion.net.

Tags: adrian sherwood, Dub, Dubspot, lee "scratch" perry, mad professor, subatomic sound

Coney Island Reggae Beach Party Video Recap

Aug 1, 2011 News Leave a comment
Posted by Sound Liberation Front

Photos by Quoc Pham. Video by HJ Films

In case you didn’t already know, the next edition of our coney island reggae beach party is happening in a few weeks on Sunday August 14th. For those of you who missed the first one, here is a little video recap to give you an idea of how awesome the vibes was. We’re looking forward to see you all on the 14th (and don’t forget the sunscreen this time!)

Also, Please remember that this is a free event and that we need your support to cover our production costs. If you like what we do, please consider donating to our campaign:

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Click here for the full picture set.

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 @ SOB’s, Wed. July 27th

Jul 25, 2011 News Leave a comment
Posted by ltruong

If you missed the prince of afrobeat at Prospect Park this past weekend, you can catch him with Egypt 80 at SOB’s this Wednesday, July 27th. A HIGHLY recommended show!

Coney Island Reggae Beach Party, July 17th

Jul 9, 2011 News 1 Comment
Posted by ltruong

WKCR’s Eastern Standard Time and the Sound Liberation Front have joined forces again to present the 2011 season of the Coney Island Reggae Beach Party series, bringing the enormously influential culture of Jamaican sound systems back to the Coney Island Boardwalk on Sunday, July 17.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural season, the free events will begin at 2 p.m. and last until sunset, and will feature live DJs, special guest artists, and fun activities for the whole family. This year the parties will take place at a new location directly on the beach at W. 19th Street (near the iconic red tower).

Each event will feature an all-star lineup of music selectors and guest vocalists curated by WKCR host Carter Van Pelt. Some notable talents who performed at last year’s events include dancehall legends Johnny Osbourne, Carlton Livingston, and Mikey Jarrett; seminal NYC sound system Sir Tommy’s; and, legendary record producer Clive Chin.

The final Coney Island Reggae Beach Party of the season will be at the same location on Sunday, August 14th.

Check out videos and photos from last season. This time around we’re setting up the sound system right on the beach for even more good vibes, so don’t miss out!

Tags: Carter Van Pelt, Coney Island, Reggae, WKCR