Short notice but if you're on the internets at noon Saturday 9/27 be sure to catch my Viva Radio debut -- Deadheat No. 1. And if you missed it, check the archive anytime at www.viva-radio.com/deadheat or tune in every Saturday at noon for another hour of brand new jams.Playlist:Quiet Village - Gold RushHugo Montenegro - Aces HighSoft Rocks - Black MagicShawn Phillips - Withered RosesLovefingers...
On Friday I head off on holiday, and for the first time I'm going solo. From the UK to Ferighey near Budapest, and then onto the Hungarian capital for a couple of days, before a train journey to Prague for a short trip, back to 'pest, a day at Sziget Festival (Placebo and Manic Street Preachers) and then home. It's a pretty grand undertaking. Over 20 hours will be spent on some form of transpor...
I like atmosphere. Often, more depressive moods capture my interest: unlit alleys, hazy nocturnal skies, smoky nightclubs. Quiet Village's new album, Silent Movie, has its share of quiet moments. But the album is at its best when it embraces its summery, blissed-out side. It's enjoyable and accessible, and the cut-and-paste style meshes quite well. The group is another one of those produce...
Quiet Village are a mystery to me. I don't know where they came from ( I know they are from the UK) and I picked this up because I like Cosmo's stuff. Quiet Village's remix of Delayer is stunning. Simply addictive. Beautiful and hypnotic, the sounds seduced me in no time flat. I found them on myspace and found more great music from these guys(two more remixes and two originals). Visit them @ ht...