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Almost Familiar

Elizabeth Dreeson, Wes Johnson

Is Pretty Lights the Phish of EDM? Is it possible to love Dubstep and Bluegrass? Have you ever called someone a wook or been called a wook yourself? Elizabeth Dreeson and Wes Johnson discuss the evolving landscape of what they call "neo-hippie music festival culture." Wes and Elizabeth have witnessed firsthand this emergent subculture"s evolution over the last decade and are interested in looking at the past to make better sense of the present. The music speaks for itself. Wes and Elizabeth are

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01:09:21

The 3420 Episode

Almost Familiar ·

2025/02/12

Get familiar with 3420, a talented three-piece ensemble that has spent the last six years developing a sound and a continuously-evolving and expanding live show that manages to stand out for all of the right reasons in the hyper-competitive Denver music scene. We catch up with Josh, Martin & Stryker just a week before tomorrow’s show at The Ogden Theater in Denver opening up for the OG Michal Menert alongside Poldoore & MIDIcinal. We chat about their chance meeting at Sonic Bloom, the growing pains

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01:13:08

Vector Checkpoint 5.0: Tahoe

Almost Familiar ·

2024/10/22

Way up high in Sierra Nevada, Pretty Lights channeled the unique flavor of California Soul and expressed the spectrum of the human experience over two mystifying nights of music near the shores of South Lake Tahoe. The project has exceeded its potential-with an onslaught of deep cuts that hadn’t seen the light of day in 10+ years, nostalgic covers tastefully swirled with modern electronica, and a touching tribute to Mac Miller and CharlestheFirst on the anniversary of Mac's passing in the place

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01:04:34

The 5AM Trio Episode

Almost Familiar ·

2024/10/17

Get familiar with the 5am Trio, composed of Sam Andrus (5am), Aaron Harel (ZONE DRUMS) & Keith W (½ of Wax Future). They are incredibly talented musicians on their own, but together form a group that have occupied a distinct place within the scene, bridging the gap between high fidelity sound design and live instrumentation/improvisation. We caught up with them ahead of their second 5amily and Friends event in Denver back in the Summer from within the Meow Wolf Green Room. Since then, they’ve had

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01:02:43

Vector Checkpoint 4.0: Bethel

Almost Familiar ·

2024/09/25

55 years after the culturally-significant Woodstock Music & Art Fair of 1969, the Check Your Vector Tour brought Pretty Lights and company for a two-day celebration on the idyllic grounds nestled in Upstate New York. Bethel’s historical context and sense of place offered a unique lens to interpret these powerful sets that highlighted the band’s evolving ability to swirl tracks ranging from classic Americana to obscure Electronica in a way that is quintessentially Pretty Lights.

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01:32:26

Vector Checkpoint 3.0: Red Rocks

Almost Familiar ·

2024/08/20

Red Rocks is an iconic venue to see music in, and it is especially meaningful for the evolution of the Pretty Lights project and its impact on Colorado’s electronic music scene. 2024 was no exception, as the band and crew continued to elevate the Pretty Lights experience to New Heights once again.The PL team pulled out all the stops for their massively triumphant return to the venue, six years in the making. The two-night run was highlighted by memorable bust-outs and iconic sit-ins that showcased

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00:50:24

Vector Checkpoint 2.0: Bonnaroo & Electric Forest

Almost Familiar ·

2024/07/30

As we approach a weekend 6 years in the making, we revisit when the Pretty Lights crew returned to headline both Bonnaroo and Electric Forest last month after more than a decade since their last appearances that solidified their presence/reputation in the scene. It’s hard not to feel engrossed in nostalgia seeing PL back headlining renowned gateway festivals, exposing a new generation to their spell-binding live production with a repertoire that balanced reinterpretations of classics as well as what

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01:10:04

Vector Checkpoint 1.0: Hampton 2024

Almost Familiar ·

2024/06/18

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01:00:42

The Hampton Retrospective Episode

Almost Familiar ·

2024/05/30

Hampton, we have lift off. This weekend Pretty Lights returns to the iconic Hampton Coliseum for the first time in nearly a decade to kick off the Check Your Vector tour. Wes and Elizabeth reflect on the last time the Pretty Lights project was in the building as we look forward to the start of a new tour!

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01:18:17

The TF Marz Episode

Almost Familiar ·

2024/02/02

Get familiar with TF Marz, Co-founder and Creative Director of all:Lo music collective, whose Colorado and Pacific Northwest roots heavily influence his refreshing and distinct take on electronic music that is healthily infused with hip hop and RnB sensibilities. We dive into the music scene in the PNW, including his iconic sunrise set at the renowned Grove Stage at Shambhala Music Festival, the current state of the electronic music scene, the continuous evolution of all:Lo, and the future of TF

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01:46:39

The Greg "Lazershark" Ellis Episode 2.0

Almost Familiar ·

2024/01/18

Get familiar once again with Greg “The Lazershark” Ellis, a highly revered, industry-respected, ruthlessly sarcastic lighting designer who has been responsible for nearly 15 years of breathtaking and dazzling visual displays as innovative as the music it backs. Best known for his work with Pretty Lights, Greg is no stranger to the spotlight, having worked with global names like Banks, 30 Seconds to Mars, Mr. Beast, and even a few major music award shows to boot. Through and through, Greg Ellis

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01:23:10

Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 8: New...

Almost Familiar ·

2024/01/05

Like the city of New Orleans and “the tangled veins of cypress roots that meander this way and that in the swamp” the final sets of the Pretty Lights tour were “interrelated, wrapped around itself in ways that aren’t always obvious.”Channeling the spirit of Dr. John and New Orleans itself, the Pretty Lights team threw a party befitting for the end of such a historic tour; once again paying massive respects to regional musical legends by swirling the likes of Louis Armstrong, Lil Wayne, and The

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01:13:42

Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 7: The...

Almost Familiar ·

2023/11/30

Even the sky is not the limit for the Soundship Spacesystem crew. Using it as their palette, the crew engaged Sky Lites to coordinate a light show with 75 drones, on top of having special guests in the VJ booth. This was just one of many unique elements that passengers on the Soundship Spacesystem were treated to during the crew’s mission at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee. The Caverns felt reminiscent of episodic festival runs at Telluride and The Gorge between its remote location, a secret set,

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01:41:28

Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 6: San...

Almost Familiar ·

2023/11/22

Famous San Francisco promoter Bill Graham’s marquee on The Warfield theater for The Grateful Dead’s concert on September 25, 1980 said it all: "THEY'RE NOT THE BEST AT WHAT THEY DO, THEY'RE THE ONLY ONES THAT DO WHAT THEY DO"Almost Familiar invites prolific live music journalist, Upful Life Podcast host, and friend, B.Getz, to return to the show to muse on whether the same can be said of this iteration of Pretty Lights. We reflect specifically on Derek & Company’s three-night run at The House that

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01:42:48

Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 5: Chicago...

Almost Familiar ·

2023/11/07

The best Pretty Lights show of all time? The echo chamber was swirling in the aftermath of the Soundship Spacesystem’s leveling of one of its most-visited destinations, Chicago.Almost Familiar welcomes PLF Chicago representatives, Charlie Charles Char and Kris Wilhelmsen to reflect on the three-night tear, celebrating the influential legacies of House music and Pretty Lights’ inaugural album.In addition to the band constantly outdoing themselves, the visual production took immeasurable strides

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01:23:17

Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 4:...

Almost Familiar ·

2023/10/18

Not even biblical flooding could stop the Soundship Spacesystem tour from docking for an iconic three-day run at the infamous Brooklyn Mirage, whose larger than life production showcased the tantalizing abilities of the entire Pretty Lights team as both band and crew continue to fire on all cylinders: delivering new bust outs, continuously reinterpreting fan-favorites, and inspiring the masses in the city that never sleeps. While the Pretty Lights renaissance tour has been solid all the way through,

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01:13:47

Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 3:...

Almost Familiar ·

2023/09/29

The Soundship Spacesystem touched down in Philadelphia for three nights of swirling samples from different eras and tasteful tributes to the city of brotherly love. With the successful execution of the band’s first “set sandwich,” the menu is full of limitless potential with a secret sauce that continues to be refined for a one-of-a-kind sensory experience. **All music from this episode along with the rest of the Philadelphia shows are available for listening at prettylightslive.com.

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01:10:54

Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 2: Atlanta...

Almost Familiar ·

2023/09/11

The Swirl Bridge made its way down to the South East as Pretty Lights and the Soundship Spacesystem tour touched down for three awe-inspiring nights in Atlanta’s The Eastern as the band picked up right where they left off in Colorado. While Atlanta experienced bust-outs, re-imaginations of repeated songs, several new songs that were debuted, the same unmistakable swagger and unstoppable tenacity were fully present as members of the band on stage and production crew off-stage continue to impress

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00:58:34

Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 1:...

Almost Familiar ·

2023/08/21

The electronic music scene has been in a constant state of reflection and reinvention since its inception, yet one of its most influential pioneers of the new millenia has been dormant over the last five years. Earlier this month, balance was restored as Pretty Lights made a triumphant return across six unforgettable shows as the Soundship Spacesystem tour took flight in Colorado. Elizabeth and Wesley recall several standout moments from the Mission Ballroom and Dillon Amphitheater runs, which

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00:58:21

The Borahm Lee Episode

Almost Familiar ·

2023/04/08

Get familiar with Borahm Lee, a pianist and key member of Denver’s music community, known mostly as a member of the formerly Brooklyn-based duo, Break Science and multiple live iterations of the Pretty Lights project. He could have been a doctor or a lawyer, but his love for the piano and jazz derailed those plans at an early age and sent him on the course of becoming a masterful musician who has since performed with the likes of Kanye West, The Fugees, reggae/dub pioneer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry,

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01:18:01

The parkbreezy Episode

Almost Familiar ·

2023/04/03

Get familiar with parkbreezy: producer, instrumentalist and co-founder of Denver’s beloved all:Lo music collective, whose compositions are a soulful and melodic exploration of the future with nostalgic glimpses of his past inspirations. Parker underscores the relationship between sampling and interpretation, its relationship to memory and nostalgia, and how that creates a moment in time that can feel almost familiar. We talk about the growth of the all:Lo label including his blossoming solo project

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