Photos by: Eric Slyfield

Flying Lotus recently graced the stage at Toronto’s Sound Academy. Accompanied by Brainfeeder labelmate and label boss FlyLo, Thundercat also brought the storm. Long time collaborators Dr. Strangeloop and Timeboy were also present, adding their jarring Layer3 visual show to Flylo’s stirring rhythms.  You don’t have to know math to know that Flying Lotus plus two screens of third eye astral projections equals an unfathomable audiovisual experience. Unfortunately, we can’t recreate that experience, but we can give you a glimpse. Peep the images below.

Flying Lotus and Thundercat.

Flying Lotus.

Flying Lotus opening up that crown chakra.

Flying Lotus.

Thundercat.

Captain Murphy

Captain Murphy.

FlyLo alter ego Captain Murphy also took the stage to get the crowd rocking in cult-like fashion. Stepping from behind a cloth screen to bounce through tunes like “Shake Weight” and “The Killing Joke,” Murphy brought out some of Flylo’s dark side. And the crowd followed suit, noticeably altering how they rocked to the rhythms.

Altogether the Brainfeeder crew delivered and the Layer3 show was a hit. Next time they’re in your area you’d be well advised to vibe with them. If you’re still not hip to the low end theory booming out of California right now, download Flying Lotus’ latest project, Until the Quiet Comes or preorder Thundercat’s, Apocalypse, now. It’s out on July 4th.

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It’s been a minute since Odd Future’s favorite introvert dropped something new. Finally, Earl Sweatshirt has given fans something to sink their teeth into while we wait for his upcoming album Doris.

Yesterday during Flying Lotus‘s show at L.A’s Low End Theory Club, Earl awkwardly debuted three new songs: “Burgandy”, “Hive”, and “Guild”. It’s no secret that since this will be Earl’s first studio album, Doris is hands down one of the most anticipated projects of the year. “Burgandy” features production by Pharrell, and “Hive” features fellow West Coasters Vince Staples and Casey Veggies. Last but not least, “Guild” features Mac Miller. You can check the the video from the show after the jump, but honestly, the fans are way too hype for you to really get a feel for the songs. Nevertheless, one thing is strikingly clear: Earl has something big in his pockets and we can’t way to see. Pause.

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The California-based clothing company Stussy is sponsoring a beat-making contest with the winner set to receive loads of goodies courtesy of the sponsoring partners.  The Stussy Make Beats contest is open to any and all comers, but all submissions must be made by 9/14/11.  Applicants can upload their offerings to the Stussy Make Beats Drop Box on Soundcloud.  Be sure to note that all entries must be instrumental beats, at least 2 minutes long.  The contest will be judged by Stussy, Low End Theory and Teenage Engineering (a Swedish synthesizer company).  The winner will be announced on 9/20/11.  In addition to the free release of their latest project, the winning entrant will receive paid travel to Los Angeles to perform at a Low End Theory event, a Teenage Engineering OP-1 portable synthesizer and a box of fresh Stussy gear.  The contest is open, get crackin’ y’all.

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