Sex and Dancing and Drugs, Oh My! Yes, I AM all about electronic dance music on New Years Eve. Must be ’cause I spent most of my early 20′s in San Francisco and Oakland nightclubs, warehouse parties and raves til all hours. It’s been a gr8 year of music here! Thank you all for hanging, [...]You just finished reading DJ's Heroic LFO's and Oscillators Hail The New Year! Consider leaving a comment!1
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DJ’s Heroic LFO’s and Oscillators Hail The New Year
Inspector Shingo visits the West
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Long time Kool Keith collaborator does his best impression of an other beat genus – the RZA – on “Inspector Shingo.” A jazzy trumpet sample plays along nicely with the percussion and the choppy boom-bap of the drums making this one damn funky instrumental mp3. KutMasta Kurt “Inspector Shingo” (download mp3) from “Funky Redneck Visits [...]You just finished reading Inspector Shingo visits the West!
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Small Sins + K-OS Get A Case Of Deja Vu
Time to step it up toward New Years Eve. Here’s a funky electro-sexy pop ditty from Small Sins, AKA former Carnations singer Thomas D’Arcy. I love the production – it has some brilliant unexpected turns and the guest vocal by K-OS is gr8. Fans of Beck will agree. Hawt. Small Sins “Déjà Vu feat. K-OS“ [...]You just finished reading Small Sins + K-OS Get A Case Of Deja Vu! Consider leaving a commen
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Black Seeds feat. MC Ishu, remixed by JStar!
The reggaephonic vibes, as told by The Black Seeds and MC Ishu. Old skool dance hall riddims back up smart lyrical stylings with that certain bold positive flavor that is so right in this genre. Niceness! The Black Seeds “Come to Me (JStar Remix feat. MC Ishu)” (download mp3) from “Specials: Remixes And Versions From [...]You just finished reading Black Seeds feat. MC Ishu, remixed by JStar!! Con
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Riding The “Backlash” with Hey! Brontosaurus
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This little ditty is seriously makin’ me shake my stuff. Over an upbeat, poppy sound similar to Blur, the vocals and lyrics hit you like a stun gun. Echos of “Radio Clash” and other 80′s wonderfulness. It’s class war as dance party! And Hey! Brontosaurus is winning. Hey! Brontosaurus “Backlash” (download mp3) from “Backlash” (Fortune [...]You just finished reading Riding The "Backlash" with Hey! B
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Parne Gadje Makes Beautiful World Music
Don’t just call it Gypsy — it’s Roma. It’s Greek. It’s Balkan. Whatever it is, Parne Gadje mix seemingly disparate European folk styles with traditional and self-made instruments to create a gorgeous, organic mood. I’m not sure what “Isoun Mia Vrisi” is even about, but it doesn’t even matter when the music speaks that language [...]You just finished reading Parne Gadje Makes Beautiful World Music!
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Inu Reports On Stephen Colbert
Nation! After another fine year of Stephen Colbert’s satirical wingnut punditry, I give you this fitting tribute. Soaked in irony and opiate-based overdriven sounds, here is “Stephen Colbert,” from Tim Hingston and Zoe Keating, together known as Inu. Inu “Stephen … Continue reading →
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“Joy To The World” Updated for 2010!
It’s a glorious electro disco dance remiXmas from Cathedral Brass. Huge classical brass band sounds charge over funky beats to bring “Joy To The World” out of the dusty cupboards of Christmas Past, into a lively party of the Jolly Present. Happy Holidays to all you music lovers everywhere! Cathedral Brass “Joy To The World [...]You just finished reading "Joy To The World" Updated for 2010!! Consi
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Wild Pumpkins At Midnight Go Far Out With “U.F.O.”
This track by Aussies Wild Pumpkins At Midnight zips around between the Beatles, Cornershop, Spiritualized, and a small church spilling drippy organ out into the air. Cool production imparts a psychedelic buoyancy while sweet, clear vocals tug it gently back to Earth. I dig it. Wild Pumpkins at Midnight “U.F.O.” (mp3) from “Instant Ocean” (Smoked [...]You just finished reading Wild Pumpkins At Mid
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Don’ts Don’t Let Breakdown Get Them Down
San Francisco’s The Dont’s rock, yes they do. “Don’t let the breakdown get you down,” they explain. Words to live by. I dig The Dont’s. Psychedelic moddy power pop with wild vocals and excellent Feedback-Fu. The Dont’s “Breakdown” (download mp3) from “Those Delicate Chemicals” (The Dont’s) “Breakdown” Need more! You just finished reading Don'ts Don't [...]You just finished reading Don'ts Don't Let
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No “Trashcan” for Delta Spirit
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Long Beach rockers Delta Spirit bring it on home with this one. “Trashcan” is part rock, part soul, a dash of honk and a sprinkle of tonk, with explosive vocals that are anything but trash, man. I love the acoustic piano and roots-meets-indie rock vibe. Brilliant track. Delta Spirit “Trashcan” (download mp3) from “Ode to Sunshine” [...]You just finished reading No "Trashcan" for Delta Spirit! Con
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Jim Jones Revue meets “The Meat Man”
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Let’s go Jim Jones Revue! An insane mixture of Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis meets gritty old school punk rock. This tune is fast and furious and doesn’t stop the entire time. Rippin’ piano all the way through at a ridiculous pace. Top-down volume up total scorcher. The Jim Jones Revue “The Meat Man” [...]You just finished reading Jim Jones Revue meets “The Meat Man”! Consider leaving a comm
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Hanging Out In Dedicated to Dedications’ Strange Neighborhood
This track brings a sweet and original sounding female vocal to the front with a gorgeous arrangement of strings, piano and drums. It’s emo at its happiest! Sad and dark, yet intense and engaging with a glimmering light that shines throughout. I love it. Dedicated To Dedications “Strange Neighborhood” (download mp3) from “Emo Diaries – [...]You just finished reading Hanging Out In Dedicated to Ded
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King Midas in Reverse fills “Space Between Us”
This tune brings me back to the early 90’s with its classic electronica and synthy sound. It’s a fiery, catchy number that has me clapping along and wanting to put on pegged jeans and black eyeliner. Check it. King Midas in Reverse “Space Between Us” (download mp3) from “Everything Gets Better” (Fortune Records) “Space Between [...]You just finished reading King Midas in Reverse fills “Space Betwe
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Mexican Institute of Sound Throws A Carnaval
I love a great band name, and I love it even better when a band more than lives up to it. Here is a glorious blend of modern and traditional musics, seamlessly rendered by a tight group with a hot horn section. Mexican Institute of Sound “Carnaval” (download mp3) from “Suave Patria – EP” (Nacional [...]You just finished reading Mexican Institute of Sound Throws A Carnaval! Consider leaving a comm
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Developing Active People Via Audio
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Via Audio is a perfect name for this hi-fi band. Girl/guy vocals on top of old synths and chimey guitars meander happily through warm melodies and counter-melodies. Sweet treats for the headphone peeps. Via Audio “Developing Active People” (download mp3) from “Via Audio” (kill normal) “Developing Active People” (play) More, Please! You just finished reading [...]You just finished reading Developin
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Harry Manx’s Strong Foundation of “Brick And Stone”
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Simple acoustic guitar and some slinky slide propel Harry Manx toward his home. A sweet and sincere ode to “home” and we aint talkin’ about a house! Old school gr8 music, played by a human. Fancy that. Harry Manx “Brick And Stone” (download mp3) from “Dog My Cat” (Dog My Cat Records) “Brick And Stone” [...]You just finished reading Harry Manx's Strong Foundation of "Brick And Stone"! Consider lea
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Del Wood Tickles the Ivories til they Giggle on the classic, “Ragtime Annie”
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Sitting here listening to this track, I can see the fast-motion silent movie it would be perfect in, playing before my eyes. It makes me smile and want to act silly. This is the legendary Del Wood, ladies and gents, “Queen of the Ragtime Pianists,” with a barnstorming instrumental flight. Just the rainy day pick [...]You just finished reading Del Wood Tickles the Ivories til they Giggle on the cla
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Soltero’s Hello Goodbye “From The Station”
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Mixing pre-Woodstock 60′s innocence with a touch of modern mess, “From The Station” is a dreamy conversation between an idealist teetering on the edge of naivete, and a realist who is in love with them. Sounds like Brian Wilson if he was born a few decades later. Soltero “From The Station” (download mp3) from “Hell [...]You just finished reading Soltero's Hello Goodbye "From The Station"! Conside
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More Happy Mondays with The Innocence Mission
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This track makes me smile. I just love the sounds of everything in it, and the arrangement is amazing. I’m a sucker for a smooth female voice drenched in reverb, and of course I love The Happy Mondays. The Innocence Mission “The Happy Mondays” (download mp3) from “my room in the trees” (Badman Recording Co) [...]You just finished reading More Happy Mondays with The Innocence Mission ! Consider le
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