Party starters The Toxic Avenger (Simon DeLacroix) and Franki Chan are coming to Florida. They are playing at PS14 in Miami tonight, at Club Firestone in Orlando on Thursday night, and at Czar Bar in Tampa on Friday night. It is the distortion wizard Simon's first US tour so you don't want to miss it. The Toxic Avenger has just released his debut single on IHEARTCOMIX, which Franki Chan founded. Frank Chan is also a party planner and a DJ. Check these two out it should be one hell of a party.
The Toxic Avenger - Superheroes 2007
Fredze Fred - All That Motherfuckers (The Toxic Avenger Remix)
Franki Chan SxSW 2007 Mix
1. The Beach Boys - Wouldn’t It be Nice (Stunned Jake Jefferson Remix)
2. A-Trak - Frenchies Act A Fool
3. Tiga - Far From Home (Digitalism Remix)
4. Matt & Kim - Yea Yeah (Flosstradamus Remix)
5. Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Battle Royale
6. The Teenagers - Homecoming (GunsN’Bombs XTC RMX 1996)
7. The Toxic Avenger - Superheroes
8. Riot In Belgium feat. Gini - Le Music
9. Daft Punk - Digital Love (Red Foxx’s Bmore Surprise Mix)
10. My!Gay!Husband! - Carlisimon IHEARTSNAUSAGE
11. The Futureheads - Worry About It Later (Switch Remix)
12. Justice - We Are Your Friends (Scottie B, King Tutt and Samir Remix)
13. Blaqstarr - Supastar
14. Ocelot - This Is Our Time
15. Eric Prydz Vs. Floyd - Proper Education (Club)
16. Michael Jackson - PYT (J2K + Samir Edit)
17. Soulwax - NY Lipps
18. Diplo - Shake It Up Baby
19. DJ Paparazzi - Yummy Knockout
20. Snowden - Black Eyes (Le Castle Vania Remix)
21. Prince - I Would Die For You
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
UPCOMING! The Toxic Avenger and Franki Chan
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Live Free or Die?
Today is a sad day for all of us, because whether you know it or not, our generation, the internet generation, stands for nothing if not freedom of information. Art, music, political affairs, weapons technology--information. What divides us but what we know? If we care about anything, we care about our ability to choose the information that we receive. The freedom of information on the internet unfetters us from the shackles of a corporate dominated media. The only way to guide our political machine away from its kamakaze divebomb into foreign affairs is to be the generation that understands the changes that have taken place within the last century--technological, social, global change--and to modify our beliefs and our behavior to find a maintainable way of life that emphasizes individual autonomy. Music is just the beginning, and it is what speaks to us on the most visceral level. It is the soul of our generation.
Oink.cd, a beacon of communal respect for art and the creative individual on the internet, was shut down today, and the guy who ran it, whom I only know by the name of Alan, is dealing with the legal consequences of allowing people to share their music. How long will it be before we all understand that these bureaucracies are not protecting art, the artist, or our rights? Any true artist wants their work out there, they want to be heard, they want to be seen, they want to be understood by as many people as possible. They are not protecting the artistic individual. They are protecting the businessmen and the tax collectors. They are protecting themselves and their money.
It doesn't matter whether you used Oink or not, this crack-down represents the direction of governmental policy and the growing divide between two different value systems. If you care about music, if you care about art, if you care about freewill which is tied inextricably to freedom of information, today is a very sad day. Hopefully I won't be needing to make another post about this for a long time, but the way things are going, it's not looking good.
The only proper course of action I can think of is to share. Share your music, share your art, share your ideas. They are yours. Connect with other people, don't let money guide your course through life. Don't let anyone stop you.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Ricardo Villalobos - Fabric
If you were in London on the night of the 29th of September, 2007 and you were not at Fabric shame on you. One of the most prominent figures of minimal, the Chilean Ricardo Villalobos, played that night. Luckily, for those that could not attend due to vast geographic seperation Red Bull Music Academy Radio, which is an excellent site that has many archived shows of your favorite DJs, recorded an hour of his luscious set. This recording is more house-y than minimal and shows that Villalobos is on his game with whatever he chooses to play. I've never had he opportunity to see him live and even though his sounds already blow my mind I can't fathom what the live experience must be like.
As most of you know he just came out with Fabric 36, which is an cohesively mixed artist album that is not just one track after another. It includes a bunch of unreleased original tracks as well as the recently popular '1º Encuentro Latinoamericano de la Soledad'. Villalobos music is so powerful, because it paralyzes your brain to one tone but then tricks and pokes at it with his atypically constructed rhythms all the while keeping your stepping on the dancefloor. He is an artist demanding of a live viewing so if you ever get the chance don't miss out.
Viva Horse House!
Ricardo Villalobos - 1º Encuentro Latinoamericano de la Soledad [alternate link]
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Matthew Dear - Don and Sherri
Matthew Dear can do it all, whether it is techno as Audion, minimal as False, or danceable pop using his given name. He also has another alias, Jabberjaw, under which he has released material on Perlon. Although he has so many projects he doesn't half-ass any of them and that is what makes him so great. Matthew Dear has released the second single from the terrific Asa Breed, 'Don and Sherri', on Ghostly International - a label he helped start. Here's the video (Directed by Judy Wellfare and Jeremy Hollister):
On the single you will find remixes from Hot Chip, DJ Koze, and M.A.N.D.Y. The Hot Chip remix isn't really a remix, but instead is a cover slowing down and brightening up the dark track while using their own vocals. The Hot Chip version was recently on Booka Shade's DJ Kicks mix. DJ Koze remixes 'Elementary Lover' with such a sexy groovin' beat.
Matthew Dear - Don and Sherri (Hot Chip Version) [alternate link]
Matthew Dear - Elementary Lover (DJ Koze Remix) [alternate link]
Moodswings in the Cyberjungle
Here's the mix I played at the cyberjungle on the 11th at Transitions.
For dancing or surfing or letting your brain drip out your ear.
And just so no one thinks I'm too lost in music to keep up with current events: here are some exciting recent developments in space.
And here's the Tracklist: Biosphere-Tranquillizer/Chloe-Suspended/underground dance artists united for life-most precious love (df future 3000 instrumental)/Samim-Blackdeath/Andre Kraml-Safari (James Holden Remix)/Losoul-Overland/Solomun & Stimming-Eiszauber/Guy Gerber-Late bloomers/Heinrichs & Hirtenfeller-Violet Rain/Audison-Gamma Limit/Herbert-Moving Like a Train/Anders Ilar-Radius/Petre Inspirescu-Racakadoom/Chin Chin-Appetite(Chicken Lips Extended Vocal Mix)/Raudive-Zeitgeist/Cut Copy-Hearts on Fire (Joakim Remix)/E-Contact-Banna
Friday, October 19, 2007
UPCOMING! Muscles
Modular is releasing Muscles' debut album Guns Babes Lemonade in the US on Oct. 23, but it is already out in Australia. They have two Florida dates on their tour in support of the album release. They are playing tomorrow night in Miami @ Circa28 and on Monday, Oct 22 in Orlando @ Back Booth. So you guys should head to the gym and come out to one of these shows where everybody will be comparing muscles. Here are some protein-infused tracks (check out two full-length singles on their myspace):
Muscles - My Friend Richard [alternate link]
Muscles - One Inch Badge Pin (Damage on the Backseat Remix) [alternate link]
Muscles - One Inch Badge Pin (Van She Tech City Gym Remix) [alternate link]
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Mouse on a Nipple? WTFFF?!!
DOP - dopamen feat. Nôze from the Between the Blues EP on Circus Company.
Despite the really odd lyrics this track is totally killer. I don't know anything about DOP except that they're from Paris and they're refreshingly non-derivative of Daft Punk. This track features the ever wacky Nôze, who also appeared on DOP's No Passport EP which was also very nice.
http://myspace.com/circuscompany
http://www.circusprod.com
Me? Posting? I must be avoiding studying for that midterm I have in two hours...
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Simian Mobile Disco - Hustler New Video
There's a new video for 'Hustler' by Simian Mobile Disco that's a tad bit different than the first. It's sexy, messy, then disturbing. I think I prefer the first - a game of telephone gone very right - it is strictly sexy. Regardless, it is a monster of a song and probably my favorite this year. Take a look at both and compare:
New one:
Simian Mobile Disco - Huster - Video Directed by Ace Norton
Old one:
Simian Mobile Disco - Hustler - Video Directed by Saam Farahmand
Here's the Armand Van Helden remix. He made it dirtier:
Simian Mobile Disco - Hustler (Armand Van Helden Remix) [alternate link]
The Field Remixes
The Field is Axel Willner from Sweden. He is one big reverberating crescendo that will make you go crazy at the right moments. If you have not purchased From Here We Go Sublime or heard it do yourself a favor and do so. That record will be in the top 3 of my favorite records of 2007. The best thing about The Field is that his records work in the club but also function well at home. He has recently remixed 'Tonto' by Battles, which will be released on November 6th in the US and on October 22 for everybody else. It will also include a Four Tet remix. I've also added his remix of 'Hera' by Kompakt labelmate Gui Boratto. The sound of the Gui's track mixes so well with Axel's style. Get lost in his pulsating ambience:
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Touane
Touane aka Marco Tonni is Italian-born but currently resides in Berlin. His style is minimal/ambient with beautiful layered textures. Last year he released 'Bassic', which is probably his biggest track and appeared on Tiefschwarz's Fabric 29 mix. Watch this great video of the track 'Eiertanz' that aptly reflects the complexity and the constant gradient of effects that pop in and out of his hand-constructed journey. [Directed By Jeremy Swayways]
Touane - Chamber [alternate link] - Released during the summer on Liebe Detail as a split with Ulysse. It plays out more like a spring tune with its slightly happy melody and the buzzing toward the end reminiscent of active bees, which blends with the dropping bass line that is held out for half a measure. Even though it is a slower track is still has a becoming groove.
Touane - The Action Painter [alternate link]- A more uptempo track released on Trenton. It really picks up in the middle of the song becoming more electro than minimal with the elements smoothing out nicely towards the end.
Monday, October 15, 2007
UPCOMING! MSTRKRFT
The beautiful people of Club Firestone and Saturday/Thursday in Orlando have booked MSTRKRFT for this Thursday, October 18. This is their second visit to Firestone, which is good because I missed them the first time around. If you don't know who they are you've been living under a rock because they are one of the most popular electro acts around. And it doesn't look like they have the same fate as their other great but ephemeral project, Death From Above 1979. According to their myspace page the second LP is in progress! Here's a fun/gross video of 'Easy Love' from The Looks:
New Young Pony Club - Get Lucky (MSTRKRFT Remix) [alternate link]- Look out for NYPC's 3rd single out on October 29 and it includes remixes from The Twelves, Riton, MSTRKRFT, WhoMadeWho, and Outlines.
MSTRKRFT - Work On You (Para One Edit) [alternate link]- I included this because 'Work On You' is one of my favorite MSTRKRFT songs.
Also, DJ Drastik made a MSTRKRFT mix all the way back in May, but it is a good source of their originals and remixes to get you prepared for the show.
DJ Drastik - MSTRKRFT Mix
1. Metric - Monster Hospital (Mstrkrft Remix)
2. Death From Above 1979 - Little Girl (Mstrkrft Remix)
3. Panthers - Thank Me With Your Hands (Mstrkrft Remix)
4. Brazilian Girls - Jique (Mstrkrft Remix)
5. Mstrkrft - Bodywork
6. Mstrkrft - Easy Love
7. All Saints - Rock Steady (Mstrkrft remix)
8. Polysics - Ceolakanth Is An Android (Mstrkrft Remix)
9. Mstrkrft - Community Revolution In Progress
10. Armand Van Helden - NYC Beat (Mstrkrft Remix)
11. Mstrkrft - Neon Nights
12. Mstrkrft - Paris
13. Mstrkrft - Street Justice
14. Para One - Dudun Dun (Mstrkrft Remix)
15. Mstrkrft - The Looks
Friday, October 12, 2007
Chromeo - Bonafied Lovin'
The oh so catchy Chromeo came out with the video for their third single, 'Bonafied Lovin', a few days ago. The video is based on the 'Money For Nothing' video by the Dire Straights. Here it is if you haven't seen it:
Here are the better remixes out there of 'Bonified Lovin' - the Tronik Youth remix is bonafied gold.
Chromeo - Bonafied Lovin' (Tronik Youth Remix) [alternate link]
Chromeo - Bonafied Lovin' (LA Riots Remix) [alternate link]
Chromeo - Bonafied Lovin' (Riot in Belgium Remix) [alternate link]
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Shawn Khan's Off the Wall Mix
Photo: Shana
When I was around 4 all I would listen to was Michael Jackson and I would dance and dance. That same year I went to Pakistan for the first time and had my Aqeeqa, which, in Islam, is a celebration of the birth of a child. It is supposed to be done on the 7th day after birth, but that was my first visit there and you can't really sacrifice a goat in the United States. My uncle sacrificed two goats before the party, which served as a thank you to God for giving my parents such a blessing of a child (haha). So the party began and I was supposed to do a dance to a Michael Jackson song in front of a ton of people (the whole town was there: friends, relatives, and the poor - 1/3 of the meat must be given to charity), but I chickened out because I was shy. The only thing else I remember about that day was that I got so much money! I was even wearing a vest made out of money!
'Heater' reminds me of my first time in Mexico and the life that that country breathes. There's always music in the air, people dancing and having a good time. They know how to enjoy life. That is what I want this mix to express - just being 'Off the Wall', not having any worries and enjoying yourself and just dancing.
ok ok enough about me here's the mix:
one. Michael Jackson - Off the Wall
zwei. M.A.N.D.Y. vs Booka Shade - Body Language (Tocadisco Remix)
drei. Matthias Tanzmann - Nip Slip
four. Dragonette - I Get Around (Van She Vocal Mix)
cinq. Yelle - A Cause de Garçons (TEPR Remix)
sechs. Boys Noize - & Down
nana. Thom Yorke - The Eraser (Satoshi Tomiie Reconstruction)
åtta. The Field - The Little Heart Beats So Fast
nine. The Rapture - I Need Your Love (Ewan's Stay In School Mix)
ten. Gameboy/Gamegirl - Sweaty Wet/Dirty Damp (G.L.O.V.E.S. Remix)
onze. M83 - Run Into Flowers (Midnight Fuck Remix by Jackson)
zwölf. Armand van Helden - Playmate (Jesse Rose Remix)
dertien. 2000 and One - Work (Late Nite NYC Edit)
fjorton. Studio - Life's A Beach! (Todd Terje Beach House Mix)
fünfzehn. Samim - Heater
Friday, October 5, 2007
UPCOMING! Kavinsky
EDIT: Show is being rescheduled
Crush presents Kavinsky this Monday, October 8th at Back Booth in Orlando. Kavinsky's backstory is interesting: after crashing his Ferrari Testarossa and being declared dead he awoke as a hellbent zombie, but with an unknown motive. This is the only Florida show so you don't want to miss this big staple of the Ed Banger crew. Maybe he'll give us a ride in the Ferrari that magically fixed itself and will turn us into zombies in time for halloween! Watch the video to get a better sense of his backstory for his 1986 EP:
Kavinsky - 1986 [alternate link]- An unreleased track that should've been on the 1986 EP. A-Trak also mixed this with M.I.A. on his album Dirty South Dance.
Kavinsky - Wayfarer (Plus Move Remix) [alternate link]- A nice remix by the Boston DJ who is starting to release original material so watch out for him.
Klaxons - Gravity's Rainbow (Kavinsky Remix) [alternate link]- There have been soooo many remixes of Klaxons. This is just an example of Kavinsky's remixing skills.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Crystal Castles Mix
DJ Howlermonkey, who by the way is a medical reasearcher in Pittsburg, has constructed a 12 track mix of your favorite Crystal Castles songs that flows pretty well. It is a useful compendium of their original tracks and remixes if they are new to you. Also check out his Italian Horror Disco Mix on his myspace.
