Ma’s use of organic sample arrangements dates back to the ‘90s when he produced for rappers Busdriver, Aloe Blacc, and Sole while holding a residency at Konkrete Jungle, where he embraced his love for drum ‘n’ bass.Ĭome To Grips follows a busy 2020 for Ma’s trio the The Glitch Mob, too, who recently released a fully remastered and expanded edition of their album Drink The Seacelebrating the album’s 10th-anniversary. Tune in this Sunday, February 28th at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST to edIT’s YouTube or Facebookfor the Come To Grips listening party and watch the debut of the album’s visual accompaniment.Ī highly skilled producer in his own right, Ma’s propensity for DJing and digital production dates long before the start of his dance group The Glitch Mob in 2006. “So let it burn bright and light the way.” It’s a mirror and a reminder that a fire burns in all of us that can’t be doused,” says Ed of the message behind the album. “‘Come To Grips’ is a vibe in a cold world. Kavya Trehan, also known for her work in the band MOSKO, is gearing up to release her debut solo EP as KAVYA, Know Me Better, later this year. Written in the back of taxis, tour buses, planes and hotel rooms, Come To Grips absorbs the world around Ed - the whirlwind of stay-at-home orders, racial injustice and solitude - and pushes these dark universal feelings forward in the music’s charged spirit.Īlbum standout “Bleedin’ Out'' embodies edIT’s brooding, hip hop-steeped production style, with the vocals of New Delhi artist KAVYA front and center. His first edIT album in 13 years, Come To Grips picks up right he left off with Crying over Pros for No Reason (2004) and Certified Air Raid Material (2007) - with its rich hip-hop and R&B tones layered atop bustling electronic production. Los Angeles producer Edward Ma of the esteemed electronic dance trio The Glitch Mob has released a new solo album Come To Grips as edIT today on his newly-minted label Know Truth No Lie. We’re looking forward to playing it on this upcoming leg of the tour now that people have had some time to sit with it.Edward Ma Of The Glitch Mob Releases New edIT Solo Album Come To Grips On Know Truth No Lie Come To Grips Listening Experience Announced For 6 Pm Pst / 9 Pm Est On Sunday, February 28th We’ve noticed that it takes a little while for people to get used to the music, to incorporate it into their lives. That means that people are listening to the music, and for that we’re grateful. It’s always a nice nod when our albums chart, but that’s not really the goal for us. What do you envision for this new album in the coming months?
Your album 'Love Death Immortality' had an amazing run and achieved the #1 spot on the Billboard Independent Albums Chart in 2014. The 2.0 version has an updated look, feel, and performance system. It’s our live customized stage instrument. How is this design different from the first version of the Blade Stage? You’ve recently just embarked on a tour with your brand new stage design: The Blade 2.0. We still DJ a lot and love it, but the live performance thing is at the core of who we are. What encouraged you to transition into more of a live act?Īfter we started writing our own music we wanted to find a way to perform it.
In the beginning, you were DJs performing with laptops.
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