new remix and video, Rob has been busy working on a number of other projects. It also includes working on some DJ live streams based on the Yoga-inspired platform Live Kick (www.livekick.com) for what has been described as a “super high energy ‘Amplified Yoga’ class.” He has also put together a special playlist to be used in alignment with hotel/venue Surf Lodge in New York’s The Hamptons. Perhaps though, the most important thing he has done during this break has been starting his own Record Label, Magnetic Moon (www.magneticmoon.com). This new label will not only feature his own material, but also to several artists that he has now signed to that label. Rob tells us that he has signed some amazing talent to the new fledgling label, “We have some amazing new music from ToBy and Racquel Jones (from Thievery fame). Both of these artists are on fire.” ToBy has already released his new debut EP, The Outside, this summer to some great critical acclaim. Under The Radar boasts, “His smooth flow and the sunburnt trap beats set the backdrop for stories that range from reflections on Egyptian mythology to the tolls of excess and meditations on mortality.” Ladygunn also gave it extreme praise saying, “His music is skillfully rhythmic and tactically melodic, as each song integrates a new level of dynamicality and variety, with aspects of lofi beats, rap, and hiphop.” Rob tells us that he is also getting ready to release his second solo EP that will feature guests, Emeline, Seann Bowe, Yesac, Racquel Jones, and Calica.
GARZA (featuring Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation) Releases “Deep Blue (Riviera Mix)” Rob Garza Launches Label MAGNETIC MOON By James Wilcox As Rob explains, this is “a perfect Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation soundtrack to the imaginary summer we has certainly been productive lately. He has never had, ‘Deep Blue (Riviera Mix)’ features released a remix of “Deep Blue” off his a summertime housey, loungey vibe perfect critically acclaimed solo debut EP, Where The for pools, beaches or summer mix tapes, Moon Lies. The new remix is titled “Deep featuring vocals by Seann Bowe. Blue (Riviera Mix)”. Where The Moon Lies This mix encapsulates the sun, the was just released last November. Thievery water and summer nostalgia.” Already the new remix is Corporation, like so many other bands, has getting quite a bit of attention. taken a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This worked out to the band’s Earmark says that “Deep Blue advantage, as they have been touring almost (Riviera Mix)” exudes a smooth non-stop for 25 years. With the pandemic bossa nova tropical vibe that looming overhead, Rob Garza, working under flows from the track effortlessly. the name of his solo project, Garza, decided Once that deep bass hits alongside to take advantage of the situation to rework a catchy finger-snapping chorus, it’s impossible not to get weak at the song. In addition he has also put together a the knees and fall completely in love.” new video for the song which takes you to a tropical oasis filled some great underwater Elicit Magazine was equally impressed with the new scenes, divers, majestic mountains, and release and says it is “a delicate beautiful beaches. From frolicking in the balance of rhythm, texture and sand to couples swinging in the wind and people playing in the water, the video melody. [Garza] manages to push conjures up a beautiful image of tranquility musical boundaries while still that goes well with the music. Hell, it really remaining wholly accessible.” looks like fun. I’m ready to go there. Besides working on the 64 Rock and Blues International • September 2020
