Coming Up: DISCOVERY Vol. 13: Marcos Cabral & Bad Decision
Our friends, Never Leave Brooklyn, sent us over the deets on Famous Friends & LOVATRON Discovery Party. Check them below.
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DISCOVERY w/ MARCOS CABRAL & BAD DECISION
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Free before Midnight w/ RSVP at http://www.adiscoparty.com/
* $7 Door
Saturday, August 14th
Santos Party House (Basement) Map: http://tr.im/Ga83
Doors 11pm
With (Super) Special Guests:
MARCOS CABRAL (Runaway/DFA) and BAD DECISION (Brooklyn)
Resident DJs:
VDRK & Free Magic
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And…
YOUR HOSTS — Famous Friends & LOVATRON: Keeping you happy!
PARTY PHOTOS — The Culture of Me: Makin you look good!
PARTY DUDE — Damon Jablons: WATCH THIS
FREE PHOTOBOOTH — WET PAINT: Finding your best angle in the booth!
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New Remix: Nina Simone – I Put A Spell On U (MiM0SA Remix)
Sweet dubstep remix from up-and-coming producer, MiMOSA, of a classic track that will live on throughout the rest of time.
enjoY!
New Remix: LeeLou – Burn Your Houses Down (The Neighborhood Remix)
Got a lovely blissed out remix of post-punk pop songstress LeeLou‘s track “Burn Your Houses Down” by a newbie producer, The Neighborhood.
enjoY!
ZEDS DEAD – Toronto’s Masters of Dubstep
We received a recent reader request for a post on Toronto’s super-hot dubstep production duo, Zeds Dead. Zeds Dead members Hooks and DC bring a no-holds-barred production style that will bowl you over with half-time “body blow” beats, buzzsaw bass lines, warbling synth mayhem, and video game sample blips and beeps.
Their ode to dubstep, “Here Comes The Boom”, says it all, paying tribute to the Jamaican origins of dub with a dancehall-style vocal which opens warning of the impending, massive bass drop. And drop it does! While these tracks will certainly sound cool on your computer or iPod, dubstep’s home is on gargantuan club systems where the bass heavy mixes force body motion more than invite it.
This talented production team has also built a reputation as remixers par excellence pulling from a vast array of source material (Radiohead, The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues, Sublime), and molding it into their unique brand of dark club classics. Their treatment of “Eyes On Fire” by Danish trip-hoppers Blue Foundation is not to be missed.
Taking their name from a scene in the classic film “Pulp Fiction”, these producers leave a trail of acoustic carnage which would surely do Quentin Tarantino proud.
Be sure to check out their myspace page for upcoming shows in Canada and the UK.
Zeds Dead-Zeds Dead – Here Comes The Boom by boomboomchikbryan
Zeds Dead-Blue Foundation – Eyes On Fire (Zeds Dead Remix) by boomboomchikbryan
New Remix: The Pixies – Where is My Mind (Refracture Remix)
First, Refracture hit us with his remix of Radiohead’s “Everything In Its Right Place“ and now he has done a breaks remix of the classic Pixies track “Where Is My Mind”
enjoY!
Uniforms – 1020 Trickery Lane
Uniforms (for the dedicated) is Swedish artistic collective that passed us a new track called “1020 Trickery Lane” which was released on the French Express Imprint. The trick that makes this track repeatable is the dreamy synth-pop sounds that comes from your speakers. Reminds me of Passion Pit; in other words, so melodically perfect that you can’t not like it
what do you think?
enjoY!
@Luisamaita Announces North American Tour
Brazilian chanteuse Luisa Maita has announced a North American tour in November! Fresh off of the heels of her eponymous debut, Maita’s album has received critical and commercial acclaim, reaching the #1 spot on iTunes Latino the week after the album was released.
We’re excited to see her perform live in the US! Here are the tour dates:
| 11-03 | New York, NY |
SOBs
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| 11-04 | Washington D.C. |
Bohemian Caverns
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| 11-05 | Philadelphia, PA |
Kimmel Center
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| 11-06 | Townshend, VT |
The Barn
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| 11-07 | Burlington, VT |
Flynn Space
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| 11-09 | Portland, ME |
One Longfellow Sq
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| 11-10 | Somerville, MA |
Johnny D’s
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| 11-11 | Montreal, QC |
Ballatou
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| 11-12 | Toronto, ON |
Lula Lounge
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| 11-13 | Chicago, IL |
Logan Square
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| 11-14 | Minneapolis, MN |
Cedar Cultural Center
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| 11-16 | San Fran, CA |
Yoshi’s
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| 11-17 | Santa Cruz, CA |
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
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| 11-19 | Los Angeles, CA |
Conga Room
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| 11-20 | Playa del Carmen, MX |
Sonidos del Mundo
Festival |
Junip’s New Album Streaming on NPR
Swedish band Junip will be releasing a new album, Fields, later on this month. Fronted by singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez, who is popular in his own right, Junip also consists of Elias Araya and Tobias Winterkorn.
Their new album is currently streaming on NPR’s website. Click HERE to check it out.
You can pre-order different versions of Junip HERE.
@PreciousWeapons Begin Headlining Tour
Semi Precious Weapons is on a roll. The band has spent the last nine months on tour with Lady Gaga and decided that rather than taking a break between the N.A. leg of the tour and the European part, they would hit the road to play their own 13-city “Dirty Showbiz” headlining tour.
I got a chance to see them when they performed an ‘intimate’ show in NYC and I highly recommend everyone just check it out for the experience. If your check out the pictures, you’ll know why.
enjoY!
Michael Nhat
Pretty much the story behind LA emcee/producer, Michael Nhat, is that he went a through a crazy amount of shit in his life and found an outlet to get it off his chest. That means intelligent hip hop with honest, upfront lyrics and catchy homemade electronic lo-fi beats.
Make sure to check out more of Michael when he releases his forthcoming album, Swimming to Cambodia.
Also: Check out Michael’s joint project with K-the-I??? called 1000 Apes In A Room.
enjoY!
Roppongi’s Ace: americana refreshed
Tampa country-rock group Roppongi’s Ace have once described themselves as “mustache rock”. The distinction of this genre (real or not) is carried with them to every show they play, their moustaches very real and their rock nostalgically alive. Full-throated wails, thumping bass, and a rawness that could make a hock of beef blush are what crowds and the casual listener of Ace’s latest release “Into the Night” have come to expect and appreciate from this Floridian staple. Their music and stomping around Tampa Bay have not gone unnoticed, their latest accolade being voted Tampa’s “Best Local Band” as well as “Best Americana Act” in Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay” feature in 2009. This hasn’t been without a fair amount of work, determination on their part either.
After five-years of committing themselves to the local Tampa music scene, cutting their teeth in the bars of Ybor City where bands either find their birth or burn out, Roppongi’s Ace cultivated a sound for themselves rich in its own sense of locality and musicianship. In a week’s time, tracking mostly live, they were able to turn out an impressive debut record titled “Into the Night” under the production of Zen Recording Studios in St.Petersburg.
This 9-track debut showcases the unique, root-pulling sound of Roppongi’s Ace with its crunchy twang while also placing them as exciting figures in the reemerging Americana scene sweeping venues across the country. With “Into the Night”, Roppongi’s Ace takes the listener straight to their music’s burning heart, somehow compacting all of the energy of a kicking live-show into an mp3 format.
The current line-up of Roppongi’s Ace is Alex Spoto on guitar/vocals, Max Norton on drums, Jesse Norton on Bass, and Rockin’ Rob Pastore on Pedal-Steel. Though their sound is rough with the edges of maturity, Roppongi’s Ace still has the rambunctious energy of something just begun. Give them a listen, and if at all possible, come out to a show to support a genuine band.
Follow @boomboomchik for Electric Zoo NY Coverage!
PEEPS! We will be at Electric Zoo NY this weekend covering the event for those of y’all who can’t make it as well as tweeting live from the event!!!
If you have any questions for us about the event, use this hashtag: #boomboomzoo.
Next week we’ll have pictures and reviews of BOTH days at Electric Zoo. Hope to hear from you!!!
Peeeeeeace,
The Dance Party Remixes
dubFrequency threw us some dope remixes from one of their artists, The Dance Party, that I thought I’d share with you guys. One is a remix from LA producers Breakdown of The Dance Party’s “Pretty Girl” and the other is a remix from The Dance Party and Golden of Two Door Cinema Club’s “Undercover Martyn”.
The Dance Party’s full length album, Touch, will be out September 28!
enjoY!
The Dance Party – Pretty Girl (Breakdown Remix)
Two Door Cinema Club – Undercover Martyn (The Dance Party/Golden Remix)
Album Review: Dive Index – The Surface We Divide
The latest release from collaborative project Dive Index, “The Surface We Divide”, comes with some familiar voices and some new, but the overall sound of the album extends naturally from 2008′s critically acclaimed debut, “Mid/Air”. Technically falling within the category of ambient electronic/downtempo, Dive Index pushes the genre’s boundaries with a level of sonic ornamentation, layered vocal production, and attention to detail which is becoming increasingly rare in the age of the bedroom producer.
As the wizard behind Dive Index’s curtain of collaboration, New York City based producer/multi-instrumentalist Will Thomas works with vocalists from both sides of the Atlantic via file-sharing and email to pull together an album which is impressively cohesive given the number of collaborators one finds in the liner notes. Thomas’ production work is both beautiful and immaculate, seamlessly integrating syncopated electronic glitches, samples, and synthesizer with live acoustic instrumentation courtesy of drummer Kevin O’Donnell, cellist Julie Kent, and Thomas himself on guitars and bass.
Brooklyn-based Cat Martino takes on the lion’s share of vocal duties being featured as the sole vocalist on three of the album’s eleven tracks (“Burn Their Bodies”, “Finally Out”, “Puppet Spinning”), as well as appearing on duets with alt singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur and former Ride vocalist Mark Gardener (“Blind & Closed” and “Life On The Wire”, respectively). Martino’s vocals are beautifully delivered throughout the album with fitting tone and controlled note deflections reminiscent of Sarah Mclachlan’s finest moments. The ghostly soulfulness of Joseph Arthur’s vocal adds grounding to the pristine production on tracks “Cut” and “Answers”. London up and comer Patrick Cooper sings “Agatha” and “Blink” with a balanced, breathy moodiness, while Mark Gardener’s higher pitched vocal adds measured uplift to “Love Like Ghosts”.
Album standouts include the subtly groovy “Finally Out”, and Gardener’s duet with Martino “Life On The Wire”, a dream-like closer with an ethereal aesthetic reminiscent of Peter Gabriel’s “So”.
Spanning moods, tempos, grooves, and personnel it’s impressive the degree to which producer Will Thomas is able to keep the album cohesive and beautiful in it’s result. For lover’s of clean, well produced electro-acoustic music, Dive Index’s “The Surface We Divide” should be on your short list of acquisitions for 2010. Official Release Date: October 12, 2010.
Dive Index – “Cut” (featuring Joseph Arthur)
Download “Cut” from PopMatters here.
Visit DI’s official website.
Malaysian Rapper Namewee Almost Gets Arrested – Again
Ohhhh boy. NOT again.
Malaysia’s posterchild of controversial rap Namewee was almost arrested – again – by Malaysian police in connection with a rap video he posted a few days ago about a racist school principal in the southern Malaysian state of Johor. This happens on the eve of Malaysia’s 53rd anniversary of independence and in the midst of a national campaign called “1Malaysia”, trying to instill some racial harmony in a country that’s racially dissonant cos the politicians fuck around too much. Anyway, MUCH props to this dude for calling out people when they mess shit up. Read more HERE.
Here’s Namewee’s rap video “Negarakuku” (which almost stripped him of his citizenship):
Concert/Photos: The Stationary Set @JellyNewYork Rock Yard
Finally got to check out Jelly’s new party, Rock Yard, on Saturday when I went to see The Stationary Set. Heard about these guy through the grapevine and had to check them out. They did not let down. Not to mention that this is probably gonna be my new favorite place to come on Saturdays. Cheap beer/drinks, slip and slide, games for all and least not forget the good times.
Check out some pics from the show below, now to do a a little more research on the band… later on CSC Funk Band pics.
enjoY!
Music Video: The Parlotones – Life Design
The Parlotones are a South African rock group in the same vein as Coldplay, Kings Of Leon etc. They may not be known here, but in their home country and a lot of the world they are. They have preformed during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Kick-Off Celebration Concert. In 2009, the band embarked on a sold-out, 300-date world tour. They closed out the global tour at the Dome in Johannesburg, writing their own piece of African history by becoming the first South African band to ever headline the venue.
Check out the music video to their track “Life Design”
enjoY!
Bravo @JellyNewYork
Damn was the last pool party ever (?) off da hook. The people at Jelly couldn’t have ended it any better than with a day of old/nu skool hip-hop. By that I mean DMC, Doug E Fresh, The Cool Kids, Andrew WK and Gucci Mane. Enough said.
Check out pics below.
enjoY!
Princess Superstar Teams Up With Pledge Music + Crookers Remix
Princess Superstar is partnering with Pledge Music, a international direct-to-fan platform, to raise the funds for her next album, The New Evolution. They have just launched an innovative campaign that offers fans the chance to cut out the middleman, become her patrons and have some wild experiences with the Princess herself. Pledge also gives artists the chance to donate part of the money they raise to a charity of their choice. Princess Superstar will be donating some of her proceeds to PETA.
Check out the campaign here and also snag the sick Crookers remix of her track “Lollipop.”
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New Remix: MGMT – The Kids Fucked Up – (Death By Disco Remix)
Death by Disco sent us over his mangled and mashed remix for MGMT’s “Kids”. The track is like a thick smorgasbord of synthesizers, hip hop drums and noise with enough remnants of the original melodies to call it a remix. Definitely the most unique remix of “Kids” I have heard yet. Bravo!
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New Remix: The Drums – Down By The Water (The Soundmen Remix)
The Soundmen (the production duo of Justin Jamison and Scott Durday) are back at it again turning out a laidback, end-of-summer remix to the Drums’ “Down by the Water.” We had talked about the track a few weeks ago and it was nice to hear someone make it a little more happy then the original. Soundmen pulled it off very well.
Check out the remix below as well as a video to the remix which apparently is part of The Soundmen’s The Summer Scare Series, a group of mashed up classic horror movies all set to the usually light and high energy sounds of The Soundmen.
enjoY!
New Remix: Usher Feat Pitbull – Dj Got Us Fallin In Love (Temabes Remix)
Check it. New remix from Temabes.
enjoY!
Usher Feat Pitbull – Dj Got Us Fallin In Love (Temabes Remix) by TEMABES
Interview: @TheGlitchMob
With Electric Zoo slowly approaching (next weekend) we had a chance to sit down with Cali trio, The Glitch Mob, to catch up with them before they make their way to NYC for the show. Interview below.
enjoY!
Why Glitch Mob and how did it come to be?
It started off as an experiment. We were really just messing around with sound and technology and seeing what it would be like to perform like a band but with computers.
While listening to Drink the Sea, I couldn’t help but notice that the whole album played like battle music, weaving the triumphs and defeats of a battle through layered sonic soundscapes and big drums. What was the thought process going into recording Drink the Sea?
We conceived of the record as a narrative. Each piece of music has a story to tell that’s woven together through the music. We aimed for it to be a full immersive listening experience. We intentionally left it vague so that the listener can take from it what they want to.
Saw your debut performance at Coachella this year, how did it feel to finally translate your sound to the big stage?
That was huge for us. It was a true honor to get to play our album for the first time on the Coachella stage.
You guys excited to play electric zoo, come back to NYC?
We love NYC, can’t frickin wait!
Simian Mobile Disco Release New 12″
Simian Mobile Disco are releasing a series of 12” singles through a new imprint entitled “Delicacies”, which will be accompanied by a club night –Delicatessen, curated by SMD themselves at venues around the world. Each track will take the name of an exotic, and often bizarre, delicacy from around the world
The latest EP in the series is called “Casu Marzu/1000 Year Egg.” Casu Marzu is the A-side to the EP and it is named after a cheese
infested with maggots that hails from Sardinia that was for a while illegal. (the maggots have a tendency to try and eat your face whilst eating the cheese, and your stomach once they’ve been swallowed). This track is a little dark and has this growling bass that inches up until the break down. The B-side “1000 Year Egg” is a little more mellow and in my opinion the better of the two. It maintains the 4/4 structure with this pizzicato string sample throughout. At the end of the day though you can safely say that these 2 tracks fuse disquieting, uncanny leads and textures with rock solid techno beat.
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Beatbox Version of Lady Gaga’s Alejandro
How many female beatboxers do you know? I know of one, and she’s kick ass. Sophia aka Kidd Beatz teamed up with fellow YouTubers Ivana and Jessica to deliver an acappella rendition of Lady Gaga‘s “Alejandro”, featuring Sophia’s beatboxing skills on top. Me like.
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