The entire EP came as a digital download on a slap bracelet the night of the show and we still have a FEW that we’ll be passing out here and there at the SXSW music festival but if you don’t want to risk running into us in a free beer line, head over to iTunes and pick it up! It is less than 5 dollars and provides a milli in listening value.

Huge thanks to Leah Ross for her work on the video!

For more info on Neiliyo click HERE.

“[Laughs.] Yeah, if you have to call it something, call it “electro-fun” or “hyper-core.” It’s full-on personality. It’s like reading a blog in real time—it’s interactive music. I want to push people’s buttons and give them a new experience, and be a communicator as opposed to a musician. I’m a musical communicator. [Laughs.]”

A TON of great photos from the release show have been posted by the Peen Scene! Check them all out HERE!

Neiliyo’s Game Night is available on iTunes HERE.

We want to take time to thank all the people that made it happen. The staff of Club Deville was so accommodating in letting us turn their bar into a playground….a playground with free-flowing whiskey. Fizzy Dino Pop got us going with wild projections and funky sound. Team Fabrication proved they are some of the hardest working djs out there by keeping us dancing and smiling all night. Our new friends over at 512 Unscripted provided great coverage for the event. And we wouldn’t dream of throwing a shindig like this without our friend Leah Ross there to document it all. We also are excited that Jen from Peen Scene turned out to photograph the shenanigans. Stay tuned…as photos and footage start rolling in, we’ll keep you posted!

Of course, we can’t forget the man of the hour. Neiliyo brought the freaking house down. There was never a doubt that Neiliyo was the man to pull an event like this off, and he did not disappoint. People danced (and hop scotched!) their asses off, sweat poured, bottles were spun, and an evening of memories was made. We wish we could accurately describe the heart and sincerity of last night’s performance, but words wouldn’t do it justice. Neiliyo, we salute you!

The biggest thanks of all goes out to all of you that came out and got your game on. Remember to download your EP (using your secret slap-bracelet link) ASAP- the link will not work forever!

It was magical to see this idea come to life. Thank you all for your continued support.

Republic of Austin has a great write up about the release, plus an instructional hopscotch video for those of us that are a little rusty. Here’s what they had to say about the sound:

“Combining grinding electro with house and funk synth lines and 90’s Miami booty bass beats, this album is straight up future. Neiliyo’s flow on the album puts Prince to shame. And there’s an underlying dirty, slow jam feel to it. It’s kinda like Underworld, Salt-N-Peppa (from the “Push It” years), Jodeci, Jimmy Jam and Tom Jones got together to make a relief album to bail out Parker Brothers.”

Read the whole thing HERE. If that hopscotch video doesn’t get you pumped about tonight, I’m not sure what will.

Tonight, show off what you’ve learned at Club Deville. Doors at 9, action at 10!

(Photo of Neiliyo’s limited edition Slap Bracelet  from Recovering Lazy-Holic)

In anticipation for tomorrow’s event, Austin is Burning interviewed Neiliyo about the new EP. As an added bonus, you can hear “Springtime,” a sweet new song recorded exclusively for Austin is Burning.

Happy Friday- we’ll see you all tomorrow night!

(photo credit: Annie Ray)

Neiliyo — “Springtime” from neiliyo on Vimeo.

Where were you the first time you saw Neiliyo?  Was it on a boat? Or maybe at a sweaty house party. Did you catch his set with DJ Car Stereo (Wars) at Lollapolooza? Or did you see their follow up performance at the muddiest Fun Fun Fun Fest in history?

We are so very excited to be partnering with one of the funnest, hardest-working, most memorable musicians in today’s Austin music scene. On Saturday, February 27^th at Club DeVille, Neiliyo will release Game Night, his follow-up EP to the 2008 People Skills LP. Like everything we do here at Artifact Workshop, this release will be experiential rather than a standard jewel case. For the $8 entry fee, attendees will receive a slap bracelet designed by Austin artist Erin Hanson with a time sensitive link to download the album. Neiliyo will perform the entire EP by leading the audience in each game that the songs are based on. Austin duo Fizzy Dino Pop will start the night off, along with dj sets by the lovely Team Fabrication ladies.  For Neiliyo fans old and new, this event is not to be missed.

Here is a teaser track for downloading and sharing pleasure…

MP3: Neiliyo- Hopscotch

We can’t wait to see you all on the 27^th for a night of pure awesomeness. Shoot us an email if you have any questions, and check out more event details on facebook HERE!

]]> http://www.artifactworkshop.com/2010/02/neiliyos-game-night-details/feed/ 2 http://www.artifactworkshop.com/2010/02/big-v-day-show/ http://www.artifactworkshop.com/2010/02/big-v-day-show/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:31:49 +0000 johngross http://www.artifactworkshop.com/?p=754 Check out what the Austin Onion has to say about the big DJ Car Stereo (Wars) Valentine’s Day show this Saturday with SWISS (!!!!) and Til Were Blue or Destroy:

“Relationships are just so much extra baggage when you’re a pretty young thing. Better to spend Valentine’s Day with your true loves: swilling cheap booze and rubbing bony shoulders with fellow bo-hoes under the Beauty Bar disco ball. This Valentine’s, local supergroup Swiss seeks to reunite you with some old flames—specifically anoraks, Billy Corgan-fed angst, and other not-quite-forgotten gems from the ’90s like Semisonic’s “Closing Time.” Its covers could crash this hearts-and-chocolates shindig into wedding-band territory were it not for the combined talents of the musicians involved—past lineups have included members of Hum, The Poster Children, Mineral, and National Skyline. Mash-up cupid Car Stereo (Wars) trains his arrows on those and other bands that peaked before the dot-com bubble burst, while ‘Til We’re Blue Or Destroy wraps its broken heart in bright melodies and glittering synths.”

Read the whole thing HERE.

This is a GREAT show because anytime Swiss gets together from all corners of the country- it is a good time.  No doubt….. which, is a band they very well might do an amazing cover of…

Here are some pictures from the last DJ CS(W) show at Beauty Bar from Infamous Austin.

Happy Valentine’s Day yall!

“Dude was a refreshing and pleasant surprise that definitely needs to be booked…. weekly..”

Read the whole thing and see all the pretty pictures HERE.

Check it:

“Coming in just in time to make a party out of your weekend are none other than Austinite duo CUSTODIAN. What else can you expect from a label that’s known to party? Rounding out the roster at Artifact Workshop Records – home to names you might have read on here recently like DJ Car Stereo (Wars) and Neiliyo – with another addition are Adreon Henry and Jay Bradley of CUSTODIAN. See that? All caps, so you know they’re serious. With backgrounds that sprout from performance art, Henry and Bradley bring forth a sound that’s definitively creative and unique. With these artistic roots at their backing as they press forth into a realm of dance, CUSTODIAN is one group that’s sure to throw hearty arty parties.”

Read the whole thing HERE!

Thanks to Both Sides of the Mouth for the continued support! If you would like to order the CUSTODIAN album Ultra-Fresh today we still have some Free Tshirts to give out with it while supplies last! Hop to it!