[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Listen to Marm0set’s “Where’s My Monkey!?” With the recent announcement of Marm0set being added to ULTRA’s prestigious line up in South Beach, I decided it was the perfect time to release an exclusive Fortune5Fifty mix titled “Where’s My Monkey”. For those who don’t know, a marmoset is a tiny monkey [...]
Continue reading...Leaked on January 21
On Behalf of Fortune5Fifty it is my distinct honor to introduce the first of many shows to follow at the historic Senator Theater in the heart of Baltimore. This event embodies all that is Fortune5Fifty…art, music and style in the most legendary venue on the east coast. //Musical Acts Include// ..::Orchard Lounge::.. http://www.orchardlounge.com/ ..::Auto Body::.. (feat. Felix from Future [...]
Continue reading...Leaked on January 20
We had the pleasure of catching up with Leon Sonkin today to discuss his latest mix ‘Fun In The Sun’. I’ve got to admit I love Leon’s sarcasm…title a mix ‘Fun In The Sun’ one day before the arrival of this season largest east coast blizzard…priceless. None the less, I have sampled the Kool-Aid…and its [...]
Continue reading...Leaked on December 10
This saturday, December 12th, Fortune5Fifty takes back the Belvedere for our Electronic Snowball Pre-Party. Fortune5Fifty favorites B.Cos and Segway return to their old stomping grounds. Artist Mike Blister aka Strictly Mental will be there with paint and a fresh canvas. Fresh off his moog debut, Bo (knows faux) Hebert along with Live Dubstep & Electro band [...]
Continue reading...Leaked on November 24
On behalf of the Fortune5Fifty crew it gives me great pleasure to announce that on December 26th we will be hosting the Electronic Snowball (part deux) at Baltimore’s historic Belvedere Hotel. For those of you who were able to attend the first annual Snowball you know what’s up…but for those of you who missed out you [...]
Continue reading...Leaked on October 22
This Sunday night in Baltimore, STS9 is set to make a stop at the Rams Head Live in support of their new album Ad Explorata. October 25th will be Sound Tribe’s first stop in Baltimore since a Sunday night in July of last summer. Consistently in Pollstar’s Top 50 touring acts, STS9 has always been [...]
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To say ‘this article is over due’ would be a gross understatement. But just as most things in life tend to work out, the timing of this post could not be more perfect. Tonight one of my favorite bands on planet earth, Segway, is opening up for the Disco Biscuits at the 9:30 Club in [...]
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Webster defines “FRIEND” as: 1Friend : Pronunciation: \ˈfrend\ Function: noun 1 a : one attached to another by affection or esteem b : acquaintance 2 a : one that is not hostile b : one that is of the same nation, party, or group 3 : one that favors or promotes something (as a charity) 4 : a favored companion Marshall [...]
Continue reading...Leaked on September 9
With so much energy building up in anticipation for this weekend’s musical roller coaster in Baltimore I felt it only appropriate that we further the hype. As many of you know, in honor F5F’s very own Bryan Cosgrove aka B.Cos popping his Bisco cherry in support of the Disco Biscuits fall tour opener in Bmore @ the Hipodrome we at Fortune5Fifty have decided to [...]
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As the weather here in the northern hemisphere is starting to get colder, the world’s best electronic artists are gearing up to make the trip below the equator for the winter. Before they go, many of them are making stops here in the continental United States for one last run at summer. For yours truly, the [...]
Continue reading...Leaked on August 27
This Saturday Steez Promo opens the portal to funkytown yet again with their latest addition of seasonal massives at the legendary Paradox in the heart of Charm City. Summer Massive hosts the likes of AlexB, Charles Feelgood, Leon Sonkin, Hot Pink Delorian, and my personal favorite Future Rock. We were lucky enough to catch up with Future Rock’s own Felix Moreno [...]
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If you’ve run out of Tenderoni, Chromeo is about to slice you up some more. They are the next artists to contribute their talents to the popular DJ Kicks compilation series. “We’ve been buying vintage records since our teens,” says Dave 1. “That’s what fueled our inspiration when we started doing Chromeo.” ”Usually, for DJ [...]
Continue reading...Leaked on July 30
Fortune5Fifty last left the Disco Biscuits backstage at a highly successful Camp Bisco VIII. Since then they have traveled to Japan for Fuji Rock and have taken some time off. We will next see the Disco Biscuits in September, with the start of their tour and, drum roll please, the first of 3 EP releases [...]
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