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Phantogram
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PHANTOGRAM can be described as a culmination of unique urban influenced rhythms, and psychedelic melodies, with combined technology and organic textures.

Hailing from upstate New York, PHANTOGRAM is the collaboration of artists Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel. Their unique style has garnered many fans of diverse tastes. Their music can be described as a stylish blend of gritty hip hop influenced rhythms combined with psychedelic melodies and hooks. Having a broad sound, it is truly hard to categorize such a band. WIth influences ranging from J Dilla to My Bloody Valentine, PHANTOGRAM efficiently creates a captivating vibe for their audience. Live, they are known to be hypnotically engaging both visually and musically.
Junk Culture
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Junk Culture is a new project by Deepak Mantena, who was recently signed to Illegal Art. The first Junk Culture EP, “West Coast,” was released October 27, 2009, with another EP following in the spring of 2010.

On “West Coast,” Deepak's samples are all run through a handheld recorder that gives his constructions a gritty lo-fi loop-based sound, mixing fractured vocals, pop hooks, and an overall euphoric warmth. Described by press as "sound tapestries" somewhere between "ambient, dance mash-up, and glitchy electronica" (Todd Olmstead), “West Coast” is a manifesto of energetic raw sound that transcends rigid genres.

Emulating more of a live band than an electronic act, the visceral Junk Culture live show also involves Deepak's brother, Nitin, on drums. The performance includes the Mantena siblings jamming to a tight string of sequences that involve sampled patterns, live percussion, synced visuals of films from the 50's/60's, and Deepak's singing. Live, the “West Coast” tracks have him singing on top of sampled voices, while material already being developed for the subsequent EP involves a more traditional vocal approach, further bridging the gap between sample-based production and songwriting.
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