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---------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>ARCHITECTS + HEROES > architectsandheroes.net > APRIL 2011<br>---------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>SXSW RECAP<br><br>Since our launch in January we've been pretty relentless in our activities. Last month we hit the road and made the rounds to see a few friends. We visited KFJC, where we were the guest of the amnazing DJ Ms.Tiza. It was a really amazing time. Then we play SXSW, curating a stage at the AMODA (Austin Museum of Digial Art), and performed. Our roster included Zygote, Burbank International, Blixaboy, Convextion (Matrix Records) and Cygnus.<br><br>Our "March Madess":<br>http://architectsandheroes.net/2011/03/25/architects-heroes-march-madness/<br><br>SXSW Podcast:<br>http://architectsandheroes.net/2011/03/27/ah-podcast-5-sxsw2011/<br><br>---------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>PORTLAND 4/29 - ARCHITECTS AND HEROES SHOWCASE<br><br>We are headed to PDX for a great night of music, visuals and friendly competition. We are the guest of Nude Photo Music, who has helped us oranize quite an event.<br><br>LIVE:<br>DJ Stephen R.<br>Business 80<br>Chris Alice<br>Audioelectronic<br><br>FEATURING:<br>The A+H Laptop Battle<br><br>The laptop battle is a competitive event for laptop musicians to match their skills against one another. Battles are chosen randomly and conducted in 3 minute rounds. A panel of judges decides which contestant advances to the next round, single elimination style.<br><br>*WE ARE ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR LAPTOP ARTISTS TO PARTICIPATE*<br><br>http://architectsandheroes.net/2011/04/03/ah-records-showcase-portland-or-april-29-2011/<br><br>---------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>STRICTLY KEV (NINJA TUNE) INTERVIEW<br><br>Get to know about the mastermind behind Ninja Tune's DJ Food, Openmind and Strictly Kev as he gives us a peek behind the curtain into his creative process and experience as on of the cornerstones of Ninja Tune.<br><br>Strictly Kev Interview:<br>http://architectheroes.blogspot.com/2011/03/7-questions-with-strictly-kev.html<br><br>---------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>MIXTAPES<br><br>Ever since we started A+H as a blog, online (and offline) mixtapes have been a big part of what we do. Check out the collection of mixtapes we have online. And don't worry, we'll make more.<br><br><br>Architects & Heroes Mixtape Vol. 2 - The Chronicles of Low Frequency - mixed by DJ Stephen R.<br>http://architectheroes.blogspot.com/2009/04/architects-heroes-vol-2-chronicles-of.html<br><br><br>Architects & Heroes Mixtape Vol. 3 - Untitled - mixed by Quiliuq<br>http://architectsandheroes.net/2011/03/30/ah-mix-tape-vol-1-by-quiliuq/<br><br>---------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>PODCASTS<br><br>A+H Podcast#4:<br>http://architectheroes.blogspot.com/2010/10/architects-and-heroes-podcast-4.html<br><br>A+H Podcast#5:<br>http://architectsandheroes.net/2011/03/27/ah-podcast-5-sxsw2011/<br><br>---------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>THE WAY BACK MACHINE<br><br>Dive into some of our more notable interviews from over the past few years...<br><br>Riz Maslin (Neotropic/Small Fish with Spine):<br>http://architectheroes.blogspot.com/2010/08/7-questions-with-riz-maslen-neotropic.html<br><br>Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel / The Postal Service):<br>http://architectheroes.blogspot.com/2009/01/7-questions-with-jimmy-tamborello.html<br><br>Kenneth J. Gibson ( [a]pendics shuffle, Eight Frozen Modules, dubLoner):<br>http://architectheroes.blogspot.com/2008/11/7-questions-with-kenneth-james-gibson.html<br><br>Tobacco (Black Moth Super Rainbow):<br>http://architectheroes.blogspot.com/2008/03/7-questions-with-tobacco-of-black-moth.html<br><br> </body>
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