Critical
Praise for Icebird:
"RJD2's impeccable production and arrangements come as no surprise, but the relatively unknown Livingston is a revelation, a cerebral soul shouter in the vein of Van Hunt and Cee Lo who keeps standout tracks like “King Tut” refreshingly weird."
-Metromix
"...give Icebird a chance. The arrangements sound dynamic -- no beat loops here -- from the twinkling keyboards and bluesy guitar blasts of "Gun for Hire" to the subtle xylophone plinks on "King Tut."
-SPIN
The Contest:
This week marks the release of The Abandoned Lullaby, the brand new album from producer rjd2 and singer-songwriter Aaron Livingston, a pair that collectively makes up the duo Icebird. Last week, Icebird released the album's latest single, "Charmed Life," and now, rj and Aaron are giving fans a chance to remix the new song, with the grand prize winner receiving a variety of big money prizes.
The contest, presented by Native Instruments and SoundCloud, is now underway and will end on October 31st at 11:59pm EST. The stems for "Charmed Life" can be downloaded directly from the contest page, and all finished remixes can be submitted using the DropBox button also found on the contest page. rjd2 and Aaron Livingston will hand select the contest's grand prize winner, who will receive one MASCHINE MIKRO and one KOMPLETE 8, courtesy of Native Instruments, along with a one year Premium Pro Account, courtesy of SoundCloud.
To kick off the remix festivities, Icebird is excited to present a brand new, official remix for the single. Titled "Charmed Life (Candy Panther Remix)," the track pulls from the original's mesmerizing melody, but rather than being driven by the piano keys of the album version, the remix layers a mix of washed, warbled synths and jumpy percussion that offers a more subdued take on the song, while maintaining the funky elements that have made the single a fan-favorite.
Download the "Charmed Life" stems and enter the remix contest here: http://rjd2.net/page/contest
Download the "Charmed Life (Candy Panther Remix)" here: http://soundcloud.com/officialrjd2/charmed-life-candy-panther
Please post buy links for Icebird's new album, The Abandoned Lullaby:
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-abandoned-lullaby/id465263614
Amazon CD: http://www.amazon.com/Abandoned-Lullaby-Icebird-Aaron-Livingston/dp/B005C8R4UE/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1318352199&sr=1-1
Amazon MP3: http://www.amazon.com/Abandoned-Lullaby-Icebird-Aaron-Livingston/dp/B005C8R4UE/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1318346712&sr=1-1
Rhapsody: http://www.rhapsody.com/#/artist/icebird/album/the-abandoned-lullaby
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/0YlRtrkboOJ7IT3ZAyucMJ
To celebrate the October 11th release date of The Abandoned Lullaby, rjd2 and Icebird will perform a handful of album release shows
Saturday, October 8 – Skully's – Columbus, OH
Monday, October 10 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
Tuesday, October 11 – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY
Wednesday, October 12 – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC
Friday, October 14 – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA
For more information on Icebird please contact Michelle or Dan at Audible Treats.
About Icebird:
Icebird is the collaborative duo made up of DJ/producer rjd2 and singer-songwriter Aaron Livingston. rjd2's decade-long career includes critically-acclaimed solo records like Deadringer and Since We Last Spoke, nation-wide commercials ranging from Radio Shack to Wells Fargo, features in video games like NBA2K5, and theme songs for the shows Mad Men and TNT's Inside The NBA. Aaron's successful resume includes participating in the influential Black Lily Music Festival, heading the group The Mean, and singing on The Roots' track "Guns Are Drawn" off their Game Theory album. The duo first worked together when Aaron appeared on the track "Crumbs Off The Table" off rjd2's most recent album, Colossus. Now, together as Icebird, they will be releasing the full-length album, The Abandoned Lullaby, on October 11th through rjd2's own label, RJ's Electrical Connections.
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