In The Deep End, Tonight at Crocodile

Tuesdays in The Deep End at Crocodile:


DJ's bringin it Live and Direct\/\^
Tuesday, August 23rd -- Julian Pena, DNS, Anthony Macias, and KNOXZ9 tonight at The Crocodile, 1540 N. Milwaukee, Wicker Park. 10PM-2AM.

Review: The Things We Do

(Photo By: Mike Borden)

The first review we've received for our new album "The Things We Do" (now available on iTunes!).

"Holy shit.

That is all I kept thinking when listening to [.DESCARGA.]‘s new EP The Things We Do (due August 9, 2011).  From the perspective of an outsider, it seemed as if the band spent the last year or so in a state of transition.  There were a couple of line up changes with the most notable being the addition of drummer Anthony Macias.  He has been the game changer for these veterans of the latin alternative community.  The Things We Do kicks off with The Funeral with Hex sounding like Eddie Vedder before he sold his soul for a ukulele." Continue reading...

Upcoming Performances: Abbey Pub & Joe's Bar

After New York, we've done a few shows here and there, in Chicago and out of state, and now we're getting ready to officially celebrate our new album "The Things We Do,"  (available on iTunes). We have a show, hosted by 89.5FM Vocalo.org (Chicago Public Media/WBEZ) this coming Sunday, August 28th at Joe's Bar (940 W. Weed Street) in the rockin' outdoor patio. It's an early show, 6-9PM, so there are no excuses. Joining us will be Chicago band >>radiant devices<< and the evening will be MC'd by none other the man himself, Jesse Menendez. Let's do this!

I'll also be collaborating with Mexico City's Kampion for next weekend's Electronic Music Festival (FMEL). My gig is Friday, August 26th at Abbey Pub. Also performing at Latinsizer,  Nortec Collective Presents: Clorofila and more. Check out the line-up, workshops and more at fmelchicago.org or Enchufate.

See you at the next event.

Performance Updates & NYC for LAMC

I'm heading out to New York City for this year's Latin Alternative Music Conference. This is my first time checking out this event and I can't wait! I'm also playing while I'm out there, hitting the stage at D'Antigua with my band [.DESCARGA.] and DJing a few sets between bands.

We return Saturday, July 9th and that night I'll be mixing it up live at Double Door for the Hello Seahorse! performance.

It's going to be a busy summer! Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming events, concerts and those crazy parties you know we like to throw. You know how we do.

Show: Echonine DJ Set at Cobra Lounge with Making Movies, Handsome Devilz and Who's This Mary?

Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago on a Sunday night means taking the party to Cobra Lounge. Handsome Devilz, Making Movies and Who's This Mary? perform, while I spin some tunes throughout the night with Echonine.

Stop by! It's gonna rock.

And Consciousness Sat On It's Throne

Check it:

And Consciousness Sat On It's Throne by TMacias

This Weekend: 89.5FM and Empty Bottle

It's going to be a full weekend!

Friday night I'll be broadcasting live from 89.5FM WBEW/WBEZ (Vocalo/Chicago Public Media) from 8:00-9:00PM (CST). You can tune in on the radio if you're in Chicago or stream it live online at www.vocalo.org

The following evening (Saturday, May 14th) I'll be hitting the stage with [.DESCARGA.] during our set for the Bomba Estereo concert at Empty Bottle (1035 N. Western). Tickets are almost gone. Buy'em before it's too late.

Tune In: 89.5FM Vocalo's Friday Night DJ Series, Friday, May 13th, 8PM

Yeah! I'll be heading over to WBEZ/WBEW studios on Friday, May 13th to spin some music as part of the new Vocalo program: Friday Night DJ Series.  Things get started at 8PM (CST). Tune your dial to 89.5FM in Chicago or stream it live online at www.vocalo.org

Vocalo's Friday Night DJ Series is an all new 6 hour DJ session featuring a collective of local, national & international DJs, producers & audio artists joining us live and via tape, sharing stories, exclusive mixes & unreleased music. Plus, we feature our favorite DJ sets from the Music Vox & Morning Amp shows. Every Friday Night (8pm-2am) hosted by Jesse Menendez & Jesse De La Pena.

Show: Empty Bottle with Bomba Estereo, Saturday, May 14th

The recording for [.DESCARGA.]'s new album is done. It's currentlly being mastered and we'll be ready to share it really soon. In the meantime, we're celebrating the great time we had at Howl Street Recordings with Shane with a gig at Empty Bottle, sharing the night with Bomba Estereo from Colombia.  Check them out:



I heard last year's Bomba Estereo show was sold out so here's the link to get your tix before it's too late. Empty Bottle Tickets

I will also be DJing on 89.5FM WBEW next week for their new program Vocalo's Friday Night DJ Series. I'll have details in my next post.

More information about Bomba Estereo's show as part of Mundial de Musica: www.rationation.com

Band Recording

We, [.DESCARGA.], are spending the weekend out in Wisconsin recording some new songs for your listening pleasure. Our studio of choice is Howl Street Recordings, with Hochstetler handling his business the only way he knows how. Things are going great!

After this weekend's recording we'll be working on upcoming performances taking place out of state. We're hoping to hit the east and west coast before the end of the year. Hit me up if you're out in those areas so we can meet up while we're out there.

I've got some other great news to share once I return from Wisconsin. Keep posted to this blog and my Twitter @maciasthedj for updates on upcoming gigs and new releases.

Show: Debonaire Social Club - Echonine

It was great to play at Green Dolphin on Thursday for The Pinker Tones show. What a great band with tons of energy, definitely a band after my own heart. They've got a dance sensibility with a mod rock attitude...musicians and song writers who like to get down and dirty and sweat. It was great.

Some of the artists I included in my two sets from that night included Fever Ray, Gemini Club, Miami Horror and Dragonette. Links to videos are included below. Check them out and show them love. 

Make sure to check out RatioNation's page for upcoming events, and follow The Pinker Tones on their site as they continue their US Tour. 

My next performance is this Thursday with Echonine. 

Thursday, April 21st

"Reach Out and Touch Faith!"

Echonine performs a tribute to Depeche Mode

DJ Greg Corner, Hostess Krissy Platt

Debonair Social Club

1575 N. Milwaukee

10PM, 21+, Free with RSVP (www.do312.com/tribute)

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Mesmerize

New Track: MESMERIZE

Mesmerize by TMacias

Electronic - © 041211
Anthony Macias Music

Show: The Pinker Tones at Green Dolphin with DJ Macias & Ron Solera - April 14th

The Pinker Tones are the brainchild of Barcelona natives Mister Furia and Professor Manso. The group’s music is an eclectic mix of pop, funk, soul, bossa, break beat, swing, lounge, and psychedelia. Their songs feature Spanish, French, English, and German lyrics. They're currently on tour across the United States and will hit Chicago this Thursday, April 14th at Green Dolphin (2200 N. Ashland).  Anthony Macias will be spinning throughout the night along with DJ Nando. If you haven't gotten your tickets there's only a few days left. Take advantage and use Anthony's discount code when purchasing your tickets! Use promo code "macias" (all lowercase) to buy your tickets for only $5.00!! Buy them here!

Since the release of ‘The Million Color Revolution’ on the band’s own label Pinkerland Records (founded by the band and UK label Outstanding Records) & Latin alternative label Nacional Records, The Pinker Tones have played more than 300 shows in over 40 countries. They have performed in New York, Moscow, Beijing, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Caracas, Puerto Rico, Los Angeles, Johannesburg, Toronto, as well as many other world cities.

History

In “Pinkerland,” a tiny rooftop studio in the center of Barcelona, the Pinker Tones put together their first album, ‘The Pink Connection’, which was released in 2003 in Japan it was released under the name ‘Mission Pink’ on the Japanese label Rambling Records.

The Pinker Tones inked a deal with UK label Outstanding Records to release their debut album worldwide under a new name: ‘The BCN Connection’. Thanks to the fantastic videos for the singles “Mais Pourquoi?” and “Viva la Juventud”, The Pinker Tones started to appear regularly on MTV Europe and other channels around the world. The video for “Mais Pourquoi?” spent 19 weeks in the top 20 on MTV Spain’s Dance Floor Chart. During this time, they produced various albums and singles for Spanish and international bands, they composed a couple of film soundtracks (Sincopat & Survival Train) and they dedicated some of their time to experimenting with remixes.

More information: www.rationation.com

Technique: ECHONINE DJ SET

Frank DeLamora and Anthony Macias of ECHONINE guest DJ for Technique at NEO. They'll be playing some of the music that influenced their unique sound as well as some original ECHONINE material.

Technique at NEO
February 16th
New Wave Thursdays

2350 N. Clark
10pm - 4am, 21+, Free before 11PM if you say "Neon Strip"

Show: Special Depeche Mode Set

* OUT OF CONTROL *
Guest DJ: Tony Macias - Playing a special all Depeche Mode set.

Sounds by DJs Victor Lua | Johnny Red | Raul Vergil!

Junior's
2058 W. Cermak (at Hoyne )
Chicago, IL 60608 

RSVP via Facebook and receive a free drink ticket.  Ladies get in free until midnight, guys until 11PM. New Sound System (7000 Watts), lights, lazers and strobe lights. Music includes Nu Wave, Electro, Retro, Rock en tu Idioma.  $3 drinks till 11pm

Tune In: Fearless House Presents

Tune in this Wednesday night, February 16th, to Fearless House at 7:30PM (CST) to listen to some of the best live House sets with Chicago DJs. This Wednesday features Anthony Macias and Xprsn, performing live. This will also be a birthday celebration for Conrad of Tru-Dar.

Log on to www.fearlessradio.com, hosted by DJ Ozmosis and DJ MAD.