Alldj.org + Justice Essential Mix [BBC Radio One]

For some reason I never ran across alldj.org before. They have a ton of sets ready to donwload. You can search their database and find a good amount of recording from various styles of dj's. Here is a link to the Justice Essential Mix from earlier this year....

Justice Essential Mix
Alldjs.org

Miwon: Pale Glitter, Free DJ Mix

I first heard of Miwon over iTunes Radio on Limbik Frequencies. The song was 'Tempo Woman' off of Pale glitter and it stuck out enough for me to go ahead track down his Myspace and Virb pages. Then I found his website and found a great link to a site called kohviradio.com. They have a couple mixes by Miwon and a bunch of other artists that I am not too familar with. Anyway this song 'Tempo Woman' reminds me of a mash between boards of canada, mouse on mars, Ulrich Schnauss and a little New order at the end. Some others as well but we don't need to get to detailed. If you haven't heard of him before go check out his website and kohviradio.com to get exposed. Here is a little info from http://miwon.de/

"Miwon plays electronic music, creating a sphere in which heart and beat are best friends. First stations were the labels hal9000 and Kohvirecords from Estonia. Since 2004 I release on CCO. In case you haven’t listened to my tiny worldwide underground hit Brother Mole, featured on Pale Glitter, you should catch up on it now - this song contains some important message to mankind."

MIWON SITE
KOHVIRADIO.COM

Mister Resistor Ensemble: [INsane Gear Creations]

Handmade Music: Mister Resistor from Create Digital Media on Vimeo.

Mister Rsistor Ensemble really have some crazy home made musical inventions going on. I wish I had the know how to do some of ths stuff. I would love to be in this class for a semester experimenting with musical hardware. Thanks to Create Digital Music for the link. Lots more information over at their site:

Create Digital Music
http://misterresistor.doot.com/

Boomchik = LinnDrum II [Dave Smith Instruments]

Some more news on the now Linndrum II project right from Dave Smith's site:

LinnDrum II
Many of you have been anxiously awaiting news of BoomChik, the collaboration between Dave and Roger Linn announced at Winter NAMM 2007. As information becomes available, we'll be posting it to this page. The most obvious development over the last year is that it is no longer called BoomChik: it is now the LinnDrum II. There will be two models: the all-digital LinnDrum II and the LinnDrum II Analog, which adds a 4-voice analog synth and 27 dual-function voicing knobs. The LinnDrum II will be available from Roger Linn Design and the LinnDrum II Analog will be available from Dave Smith Instruments.
The operating system emphasizes real-time performance with the ability to drop in and out of record on different beats, play multiple beats simultaneously, switch in and out of song mode, and much more, all without stopping play. Both MPC-style real time and XOX-style step recording are provided, and the 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads—backlit for visual sequence animation—can be assigned to sounds, tunings, beats, pad mutes, or sequence steps. Dedicated buttons exist for touch sensitivity, sound restart, real-time erase and pressure-sensitive note repeat or rolls. 16 megabytes of internal flash memory exist for sound storage, but because sound data is read directly from flash, expanding sound memory is accomplished merely by plugging a compact flash card into the rear panel slot. Inputs and outputs include four audio outs, two sampling/audio processing/drum trigger inputs, phones, USB, MIDI in/out, two expression pedal/foot switch inputs, and four additional direct voice outputs for the Analog model.
Sample playback is enhanced with 8-level velocity switching, dynamic filters and resonators, distortion and lo-fi algorithms, two complex modulation matrices and the ability to use sequence events as modulation sources. The Analog model enables significantly richer voice timbres with its four Curtis chip-based analog voices, analog feedback resonator paths, and dedicated voicing knobs. Performance enhancements include two programmable sliders and dedicated on/off buttons for filter, resonator, amp sim/compressor, EQ, delay and reverb effects.
We hope to be shipping by mid-2008.

MORE INFO
Dave Smith Instruments

New Albums in the WORX 2 [2008]

Time to update the list from a month or so ago. Obviosuly there are many others but these are the ones I care about....

Autolux = 2008
JAMC = 2008
Hot Chip = Feb 5th 2008
SebastiAn = 2008
MSTRKRFT = 2008
Dr Dre DETOX = June 2008[?????]
Autechre = March 2008
Alice n Chains = ??????
AC DC = 2008?
Metallica = 2008?
Weezer = ??????
Tool = ??????
Portishead = April 2008
Goldfrapp = Feb 2008
Moby = March 2008
The Cure = 2008
My Morning Jacket = 2008
My Bloody Valentine = 2008?
The Verve = 2008?
The Dandy Warhols = 2008?
Doves = 2008?
Scott Weiland = 2008?
u2 = Late 2008?
Albert Hammond Jr = 2008

Lets hope most of these are true....

Radiohead [New Years Eve]

This come via Dead Air Space:
Dear Reader

Hope you are having a peaceful christmas.

As you may now have heard we will be broadcasting a pre-recording of some songs and other bits on New Years Eve..
you will be able to view it online from here at midnight new years eve, uk time that is...

radiohead.tv


as well as other places that i am not sure about.

this is a wee celebration of the release of the physical manifestation of 'in rainbows'.

yours hopefully

Thom


http://radiohead.com/deadairspace/

Mike Huckabee = Douche Bag

It amazes me that people would actaully think about voting for a guy like this. He pretty much says vote for me or DIE. Why so much talk about death in the world. Movies, Music, News, Books, its getting kind of sickening. Vote or Die bitch. So ridiculous. People in this country and around the world need to start thinking of positive things. Peace and Love. Not War and Riches.
Let's start filling ourselves with positive thoughts instead of murder shows and meaningless bs. Everyone needs to wake up and realize how f**king evil the media is if you can't see thru it....

Jackass 2.5: Out now.......

If your one of the unlucky ones who are working today then you might need something to kill a little time. What better way then with the free Jackass 2.5 movie. I am about to watch it now for the first time. You can go check it out here....

Jackass 2.5

Led Zeppelin Reunion Official???????

This got me very excited and hopeful for 2008. The article comes Via blabbermouth. Please let this be true

"MonstersAndCritics.com reports that LED ZEPPELIN will headline next year's Glastonbury Festival.

The legendary rock group — who played a sensational comeback concert at London's O2 arena earlier this month — will take to the stage for the world-famous musical extravaganza, in Somerset, England, before embarking on an 18-month world tour.

A source close to the band — Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and drummer Jason Bonham, who has replaced his late father John Bonham — said: "It will kick off at next year's Glastonbury after Robert has finished touring with American country star Alison Krauss."

Read more at MonstersAndCritics.com."

Thanks to blabbermouth for the info and latimes for the pic.

Devi Ever USA: Joystick Controlled Dual Fuzz Effect

Just ran into this one over at the great site Analogeuhaven. I believe I have seen this once before but today it really caught my attention. Here are the details:

Introducing the craziest new pedal from Devi Ever USA, the Synth Mangler! It has the following features:

- Two Soda Meiser-style fuzz's in one box.
- Each Soda Mesier section has its own volume control, hiss and chaos modes.
- The Joystick controls the intensity of both fuzzes.

Go over to Analoguehaven and check out the videos. This thing looks like it tears sounds up.

Robot Sleigh Ride - [A synthtacular Xmas]

This guys is pretty good with the christmas synth switching action. Check it.....

Christmas Music Vids: [John Lennon]

Alright another christmas music vid. This time we got John Lennon with 'So This is Christmas'. The second clip is someone who had a lot of spare time on their hand and decided to sync their xmas lights with the song....

Hot Pink Delorean: New Tracks via DISCODUST

The blog Discodust is really up on these guys from Boston. I posted two of their tracks earlier and today saw that they had two more out. They are looking for remix opportunities and some label love. Not sure if they need remixes or want to remix other artist. You can find more info over at Discodust

Here is the track I like the best: Aeroplane

For the other tracks please see the post over at Discodust

Hot Pink Delorean Myspace

Ron Paul owns Fox News [Faux News]

ah who doesn't think fox news is ridiculous bs? Unfortunately a lot of people i guess, Or is that just what the media is telling us. All I know is that everyone news caster on fox is rude, disrespectful, arrogant and brainwashed. I watch it occasionally just to get a good laugh at the saturated douchieness.....Anyway out of all the election bs out there Ron Paul is one of the few guys who makes sense to me and many other americans. They are trying to take him down and trap him but it is just not working. If you look at Ron Paul's body actions, facial movements and eyes it really seems like he is telling the truth. Anyway watch this video that was on digg this morning. Ron Paul is the MAN.



Ron Paul 2008
Ron Paul & Dennis Kucinich 2008

Discobelle: Don Rimini Christmas mix

Discobelle has given us another wonderful exclusive christmas gift. This time it is a Mix by Don Rimini and a remix of one his songs by the Crookers. Do yourself a favor and download a free mix to get you thru the afternoon. Here is the tracklist....(download link at bottom)

DOWNLOAD THE MIX: www.discobelle.net

Microsoft VISTA = Worthless PO....... [Worst OS ever or since millenium?]

Alright so I don't like to be too negative but microsoft Vista is the worst OS ever!!! I use both MAC and PC and try to stay away from taking sides. I do prefer to use MAC though but won't get into a MAc love post here. I really just want to ran about how worthless of an OS Vista is. I am an IT pro and have never had so much trouble trying to upgrade my drivers. Please if you are thinking about upgrading...Don't!!! It is a nightmare. I had no choice since it was my work machine and was preinstalled by DELL....(who also suck in my book for all the bs they put on machines). Anyway have fun personalizing your computer. I remember the good old days of right clicking on my computer and going to properties...ahh and not being asked a million security questions. anyway go get yourself a MAC..microsoft is dying. I am no expert so lets see what some credible sources had to say........

PC WORLD
PC MAG

Gear Addict: Shirts, Hoodies etc

If your looking for a place to get gear clothing this might be a good place to start. There are not many sites out there that have more then a couple shirts in their selection. Usually these are mixed in between rock band shirts or shirts that are trying to be funny. This site is Dedicated to Music gear. Check it out here.....

GEAR ADDICT

The Chemical Father: [Ed Simmons and Lily Allen]

Just saw that Ed was having a baby with Lily Allen. I honestly didn't even know they had something going on. Don't really pay attention to news like that. Anyway Congratulations to Ed and Lily. Hopefully she stops smoking for the baby....

Check out the article here: Gaurdian

Thanks to Brooklyn Vegan for the info

Christmas Music Vid: Scott Weiland

As a long time STP fan I was lucky enough to catch this unexpected performance when it happened. Here we have Scott Weiland singing 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' on the tonight show. I know there are haters out there but Scott is one of the best frontman out there. It always makes me wonder about all the music we've missed out on because of his unfortunate addiction. Still no word on the arrest from a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully he gets out of it and decides he wants to get back with the Deleo brothers. Army of Anyone is good but Richard Patrick just doesn't have the range and creativity that Scott does. Anyway check out the pimp performance. He pulls it of well even though I think he almost forgets two words or so....



I figured I might as well throw Tori Amos and her beautiful voice in there as well...

Daft Punk: Scion & VICE Interview [Download MP3]

From VBS.tv:
"The influential, mysterious, and often secretive Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo of Daft Punk when they take some time with Scion Radio to elaborate on their career, their film Daft Punk's Electroma, and art in general. This interview offers exclusive insight into the minds of Daft Punk, a valuable glimpse behind the masks of one of the most iconic groups of this decade."

Download: Daft Punk Interview

Go check out some glimpses of electroma:
http://www.vbs.tv/daftpunk/

Music Vid: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Daily music vid today is 'Spread Your Love' by BRMC. These guys kick! ass! live!

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club just released recordings from the Baby 81 Sessions.

You can pick it up here:
http://www.blackrebelmotorcycleclub.com/news/american-x---stocked-stores/?p=1

Justice: The Fader 50 Set....................[MP3 Download]

Download: Justice Live at the FADER 50 Party [12.10.07]
Thanks to: The Fader

Trent Reznor: X-mas 1989

Never saw this before and since it's the season I figured it was a good time to post it. Audio sucks but it is amusing..

Busy P: Best of 2007

Busy P has been all over the world this year. With the buzz around Daft Punk and Justice he has been at parties and events all over the globe. I caught him at Coachella and at Winter Music Conference and every event he was at was sick. XLR8R has his bests of 2007. Here are a couple examples....

"Best ArtistBoys Noize. We play probably 15 of his tracks every night. That German guy could have been an Ed Banger artist. Respect!

Best AlbumMidnight Juggernauts’ Dystopia. Those Australians killed it with the perfect synth-rock album. Imagine Alan Braxe and David Bowie smoking crack in Paris. I could have said, Klaxons, White Stripes, Clipse, Shy Child, and of course, Kanye West. Everybody keeps saying the music business is dead. I don't think so. 2007 was a great year [for] all styles........"

Check out the rest of the post here: Best of 2007 by Busy P

A Tale Of Trentsville [A Look at Trent's Studio]

Came across a cool post today over at Elephant blog. If your into gear you should go check out the post about Trent Reznor's studio. Look at all the beautiful pedals.....

http://elephant-blog.blogspot.com/

Music Vid: M.I.A. [Paper Planes]

Top Albums 2007

So after seeing all the top ten lists around I decided to come up with my own. I never get these things and how people can put them in such a defined order. It also amazes me to read how much people get irritated and take these things to heart. Really like most things, it is all just someone or some groups opinion. Anyway here the list of what I got addicted to in 2007.......

-Radiohead [In Rainbows]
-Justice[Cross]
-LCD Sound System [Sound of Silver]
-Exposions in the Sky[All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone]
-The Octopus Project [Hello, Avalanche]
-Digitalism[Idealism]
-Black Rebel Motorcycle Club [Baby 81]

Monday Mix: Jokers of the Scene

The mix for this Monday comes via Electric Zoo. This one is from Jokers of the Scene out of Ottawa, Candada.

Tracklisting
Hot Chip - 'Shake A Fist'
Duke Dumont - 'Pop Dat Poosay'
Detect - 'Dance Division (Yuksek Remix)'
Destroy Disco - 'Fly Or Bounce'
Water Lilly & St. Plomb - 'Shake A Leg (Jokers of the Scene Remix)'
Dave P & Adam Sparkles - 'Sunday Nite In Glasgow'
Alter Ego - 'Fuckingham Palace'
Boy 8-Bit - 'Suspense Is Killing Me (Drop The Lime Remix)'
Zeus - 'Zeus'
Estelle - 'Wait A Minute (Count Of Monte Cristal & Sinden Remix)'
Don Rimini - 'Let Me Back Up (Crookers Remix - JFK Edit)'
Armand Van Helden - 'Je T'aime (Switch Remix)'
Simian Mobile Disco - 'Hustler (AVH Remix)'
CJ Bolland - 'Sugar Is Sweeter (Twoker Remix)'
Foamo - 'Moving It Over Here'
Moston & Malente - 'Fucked Up (Stupid Fresh Remix)'
Kid Cudi - 'Day 'N' Nite (Crookers Remix)'
Kid Cudi - 'Day 'N' Nite (Jokers of the Scene Remix)'
Winona - 'Without You (Dead Soul Brothers Remix)'
Presets - 'My People (D.I.M. Remix)'
Shinichi Osawa - The Golden'
SLUTT - 'Stop Copying Me (Jokers Of The Scene Remix)'

DOWNLOAD: Jokers Of The Scene - [Disconnected Volume 5]

Thanks again to Electric Zoo

X-mas ::::: Gadgets

So I haven't talked about gadgets much lately and figured this was the right time. It is a good time to give people weird cool things they don't expect. Two of my favorite sites for that are Think Geek and Deal Extreme. I figured I would pass these two links along incase you might not have known about them....

Heres one example:

Sun n Moon Jars: These guys collect sun during the day and use it to power themselves at night...


http://www.thinkgeek.com/
http://www.dealextreme.com/

DFA Holiday Party tonight [12/14/08]

DJ Sets by: James Murphy & Pat Mahoney,Juan Maclean,Tim Sweeney & Tim Goldsworthy, and Shit Robot

Free open vodka bar 10-11pm
Tickets Ten at the door 7$ in advance at ticketweb
DFA
Club Studio B

Music Vid: Octopus Project [Music Is Happiness]

The Octopus Project

Boys Noize - Hiro Ballroom [12/13/2008]

Got this in the GBH.tv newsletter......

GBH.TV
Boys Noize

JACKASS 2.5 [ For FREE 12/19 -12/31/07]

I love jackass. Always have always will. Loved all the CKY videos too. The best news is that it is going to be streamed for FREE. YES. oh an they are doing Jackass 3 if you hadn't heard

This is where you will be able to see it for free:
http://www.jackassworld.com/

Bloody Beetroots Mix:

Everyone seems to be up on these guys lately. I was glad to find Discobelle had posted a live set recording they did for Pig Radio. Just started listening and it sounds good so far. They definetly have fierce aggressive energy going on. I doubt anyone will be sitting still thru one of their mixes

Download the mix from Pig Radio

TRACKLIST:

-> Timbaland - Miscommunication [The Bloody Beetroots Remix]
-> The Bloody Beetroots feat. Congorock - Bluto Fucks Popeye
-> Audioporno - Choo Choo [Bloody Beetroots Remix]
-> The Toxic Avenger - Escape [Bloody Beetroots Remix]
-> Goose - Everybody [The Bloody Beetroots Remix]
-> Goose - Black Gloves [The Bloody Beetroots Remix]
-> The Bloody Beetroots - I love The Bloody Beetroots

Thanks to:
Discobelle
Pig Radio

No More MOTHERF**KER:

Dear Motherf**kers,

I regret to announce the end to another era in clubland. Motherfucker, is no more. For the last year or so, relations between the 4 partners has been strained and finally it reached it's inevitable breaking point. We did not anticipate our exit to be so abrupt but alas, life throws curve balls at all of us when least expected. I don't know if there will ever be another MF. Perhaps... will all the stars be that aligned again... doubtful.

RIPieces
Motherfu*ker
Memorial Day Weekend 2000-Halloween Night 2007

Thank You All So Very Much,
Michael T - Founder, Producer & DJ of Motherf*cker.

So no NYE party this year. There will be a list of all the parties going on as the date gets closer.....

Black Moth Super Rainbow:

Really liking these guys lately. So much so that I am ordering all three of their cds of their website. I've never been a fan of predictable music or just rehashing the same stuff. I am always looking for something new even it if it is not completely new. I first came across these guys because of their collab with The Octopus Project. One of my other favorite bands of this year. That project is called "The House of Apples & Eyeballs". Honestly I have only heard a few songs of BMSR by themselve via youtube and some blogs. I really get good vibes from them and am very curious to pick up their albums.

The band is from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and describes themselves as follows:
""Deep in the woods of western Pennsylvania vocoders hum amongst the flowers and synths bubble under the leaf-strewn ground while flutes whistle in the wind and beats bounce to the soft drizzle of a warm acid rain. As the sun peeks out from between the clouds, the organic aural concoction of Black Moth Super Rainbow starts to glisten above the trees.""

Check out some videos below:







Website: Black Moth Super Rainbow

Music Vid: Mazzy Star [Fade Into You]

Well after seeing Hope in the "Sometimes Always" video yesterday it put me on a little Mazzy Star binge. Here is the "Fade Into You" video from 1993

Led Zeppelin: Video From London Reunion show

Found some video from the reunion show in London over at youtube. The below clips is
Stairway to Heaven.....