Mega Ran’s “Dream Master Mixtape” Festival Kicks Off Today with Futuristic, AJJ, The Codefendants, and More


 

Raheem “Mega Ran” Jarbo’s “Dream Master Mixtape” Festival is a new Indie-Rap and Rock Music Festival in Yuma, AZ on May 12th-14th. The multi-day indie music event is a first of its kind for both its venue Red Moon Ale House and the City of Yuma, as well as the first foray into festival organizing for the Dream Master himself, Mega Ran. Joining Mega Ran on the headliner tier is legendary indie rapper Futuristic, indie punk icons AJJ, and the hottest punk/rap act in America right now The Codefendants (Fat Mike from NOFX’s new project). While the midcard boasts some incredibly exciting acts as well including Homeboy Sandman, Open Mike Eagle, Whitney Peyton, Playboy Manbaby, Urban Heat, and Boris & the Joy (of Nat & Alex Wolff & Gogol Bordello).

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GUEST POST: Aaron Turner’s (SUMAC) Top 10 Music, Art And Literature Of 2016


 

Ghost Cult once again brings you “End Of Year” lists, memories, and other shenanigans from our favorite bands, partners, music industry peers, and other folks we respect across the world. Today we are honored to have a list from Aaron Turner. In addition to his current 2016 release with SUMAC, Aaron is/was a member of essential acts such as ISIS, Old Man Gloom, Mammifer, House Of Low Culture, Lotus Eaters, USBM supergroup Twilight and many more. And he founded Hydra Head Records, which we love around HQ. Aaron was kind enough to share his list of “Illuminating music/art/reading” he enjoyed in 2016. Read on! Continue reading