The Daily Frequency (11/10/14)

–Written by Kevin Madert

Today, a lot of things happened in the world of music. Here are some of them.

1. It’s never too early to start planning for next year’s festival season, and if you plan on starting early Aura Music Festival has you covered. Taking place at the picturesque Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak Florida March 6-8, the final lineup for the festival is in. The most noteworthy act joining already announced artists like The Disco Biscuits, Papadosio, and Moe is the Break Science Live Band – a first time collaboration featuring the electro-hip-hop duo joined by Lettuce bassist Jesus Coomes and several other very talented performers. Via Facebook.

2. Long-renowned LA radio station KROQ announced today the lineup for their 25th annual Almost Acoustic Christmas event, and it’s a doozy. Set to take place December 13 and 14 at the Forum in nearby Inglewood, CA, acts ranging from System of a Down to U2 to will take the stage and perform semi-stripped down sets. Peruse the full lineup below. Via KROQ’s official site.

3. Hot on the heels of their sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden in New York City as a part of their 100th Group Therapy radio broadcast, Above & Beyond have revealed the dates for their upcoming “We Are All We Need” North American tour. Embarking for two months on the road in support of their album of the same name, the group is slated to hit a plethora of cities – including a two-night stint at Washington, DC megaclub Echostage – with more dates to be announced. Via Facebook.

4. Glitchfunk mainstays KOAN Sound teased a new collaboration with Culprate, Asa and Sorrow today through a photo posted to their Facebook page. Not much more information on this one, just the musings of a fanboy who can’t begin to imagine how awesome a project from all these superb production minds is sure to be. Via Facebook.