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FADER + Captain Morgan Present Step Into the Black
FADER and Captain Morgan are teaming up to celebrate the launch of Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum with Step Into the Black—a free concert series that will hit ten cities over ten weeks with live …...
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Polica Step Into The Black in Phoenix
On Tuesday evening, the first edition of Step Into The Black, a music series presented by Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum and FADER, hit Phoenix with a rad set by Minneapolis psych-R&B darlings...
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Jhene Aiko and Supreme Cuts Step Into The Black in Chicago
The dreary Chicago weather cleared up just in time for last night’s edition of the Step Into The Black concert series presented by Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum and FADER. The evening began with...
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Video: Polica, “Leading to Death” (Live in Phoenix)
Minneapolis’ Polica braved the desert heat to kick off Captain Morgan and FADER’s Step Into The Black concert series in Phoenix. Above, watch their beguiling performance of “Leading to Death.” Check...
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Interview: Polica
In their Step Into The Black interview, Polica’s soft-spoken singer Channy Leaneagh discusses their writing process and drummer Drew Christopherson talks about touring in an adorable Minnesota accent....
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Dam-Funk Steps Into The Black in Tampa
Though he arrived to beautiful Tampa weather, things got off to a rocky start for Damon Riddick bka Dam-Funk at Thursday’s edition of the Step Into The Black series presented by Captain Morgan and...
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Video: Jhene Aiko, “Stranger” (Live In Chicago)
Jhene Aiko flew out from LA to charm the crowd at Chicago’s edition of Step Into The Black presented by Captain Morgan and FADER. Check out the singer’s sultry rendition of “Stranger” and head over …...
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Interview: Jhene Aiko
For her Step Into The Black interview, a bubbly Jhene Aiko discusses touring with R&B boy band B2K, growing up in a musical family and her upcoming album on Def Jam, Sold Out. Don’t forget … read...
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The War on Drugs Step Into The Black in Austin
We were super excited to catch up with some of our FORT friends last night at Austin’s edition of Step Into The Black presented by Captain Morgan and FADER. It was a scorching hot day … read more »
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Ryan Leslie Steps Into The Black in Brooklyn
Last night’s edition of Step Into The Black was a great reminder that we have a ton of awesome friends in Brooklyn. Converse Rubber Tracks was filled to capacity with good looking folks enjoying...
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Video: Thee Oh Sees, “The Dream (Live in San Francisco)”
San Francisco psych-rockers Thee Oh Sees have been melting faces for over a decade. Here, they perform “The Dream” to a sea of crowd-surfing hometown fans at Public Works for Step Into The Black. John...
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Video: Dam-Funk, “Candy Dancin (Live in Tampa)”
Judging by his effortlessly cool on-stage demeanor, you might never guess that Dam-Funk’s keytar was nearly lost in an airport mix-up right before his Step Into The Black performance in Tampa. Watch...
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Solid Gold Step Into The Black in Minneapolis
Last night’s Minneapolis edition of the Step Into The Black concert series presented by Captain Morgan and FADER featured local synth-poppers Solid Gold and Portland psych darlings Unknown Mortal...
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Interview: Thee Oh Sees
Keyboardist, vocalist and tambourine-shaker Brigid Dawson was recruited by Thee Oh Sees’ founder John Dwyer when she was working at a coffee shop in the Lower Haight in San Francisco. In her Step Into...
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Interview: Dam-Funk
Last week’s release of “Baby” by Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti confirmed that everything Dam-Funk puts his hands on comes out smooth. Even in this Step Into The Black interview, his voice sounds like...
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GZA Steps Into The Black in Philadelphia
Last night, we Stepped Into The Black at the famous Sigma Sound studios in Philadelphia, where both David Bowie and the O’Jays have recorded. A set from 107.9′s DJ Caesar kicked off the night while …...
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The Walkmen Step Into The Black in Boston
Since it was held in the basement of Storyville restaurant and nightclub, guests literally Stepped Into The Black when they arrived at our party last night in Boston. Storyville was a thriving jazz...
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Video: Ryan Leslie, “Breathe (Live in New York)”
Ryan Leslie rocked Converse Rubber Tracks with a full band at Step Into The Black in Brooklyn. Check out this charismatic performance of “Breathe” above and head over to Captain Morgan’s Facebook to...
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Interview: Ryan Leslie
For his Step Into The Black interview, rapper/producer Ryan Leslie discusses the details of his third studio album, Les Is More, and the record that most inspired him growing up, Thriller. He also has...
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Video: The War on Drugs, “Baby Missiles (Live in Austin)”
The War on Drugs are a perfect accompaniment for a hot Texas night and an ice-cold beverage, so we invited them to perform at Step Into The Black in Austin. Watch this jangling, spirited rendition …...
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