Digitalism: New video (Circles) + NYC Terminal 5 date

Upcoming U.S. Tour Dates

8/17 Baltimore, MD - Bourbon Street
8/18 Philadelphia, PA - Blockley
8/19 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
8/20 New York, NY - Terminal 5

Digitalism’s new album I Love You, Dude has proven itself as one of this summer’s biggest albums, and now the band is sharing a new video for “Circles,” which Consequence of Sound premiered earlier today. The video also serves as a teaser for the band’s live show, which has been tearing up dancefloors coast to coast on the HARD Tour, which continues through this weekend when it wraps on August 20th at NYC’s Terminal 5.




www.thedigitalism.com

Wow DR. DRE is RIPPED

Damn he got ripped. This song is tight hopefully his next album will be as strong as he his. The Chronic 2001 is still a masterpiece and gets played to this day. The imagery in this video is awesome, especially love all the flashbacks. Eminem kills it with the verse on this track, I love it when he is on his game. The ridiculous HP ad placement is disgusting but hey take their money. Still waiting on the DETOX........

www.drdre.com

The Glitch Mob ‘We Can Make The World Stop

“We Can Make The World Stop” is the title track from The Glitch Mob's new EP, which just hit online retailers and independent record stores across the world on July 12 (yes, they press vinyl and support independent retailers). The band is nearly finished with their 35 city summer tour which has seen them selling out large venues from San Francisco's Regency Theatre to NYC's Terminal 5. Highlights include triumphant sets at Red Rocks, the US's largest festival EDC, a return to Lollapalooza and Sasquatch to name a few. Their last show of August sees them headlining in their hometown at L.A.'s Club Nokia this Friday August 19th. The trio will continue on a handful of US dates including The Langerado Festival before crossing over-seas to conquer Europe this October and November.

CLICK HIS HEAD FOR THE VIDEO:



www.theglitchmob.com

New Gear from Bleep Labs: Neon Indian

I have loved Bleep Labs stuff for awhile now. The Original Thingamagoop was an amazingly fun toy. Very expressive and always fun to play with. Now Dr Bleep has teamed up with NEon Indian to make this new product. Here are some details.


This limited edition mini analog synthesizer is based on the Pico Paso with a few modifications designed by Dr. Bleep and Alan Palomo of Neon Indian. The biggest addition are swappable controls which allow you to easily attach the included potentiometers or photocells (or a number of other devices we’ll post about later) in any configuration to the three oscillators to create all kinds of triangle wave chaos.

- Two triangle wave oscillators which can be activated independently or together, modulating each other.
- Square LFO which affects the amplitude of both triangle oscillators.
- 1/4″ out.
- Screw terminals allow any resistive device to control the pitch of the three oscillators.



I also am a fan of neon indian and am excited to hear his new record. The new single sounds very promising...

Neon Indian - Polish GIrl

Info on the new Neon Indian Record
Bleep Labs

Get everything from China cheap!!!!

Sick of paying the crazy mark up on accessories made by american corporations. Take advantage of this site and you will get the cheap prices that they get. Everything comes from china these days so there is no point in paying the middle man. This site has tons of stuff and it has free air mail shipping. no excuses. I use it for batteries, cables, lights, lasers, and a whole lot of other stuff. They have tons of Apple iphone and ipad accessories including earbuds and dock cables for under 2.00 dollars

http://www.dealextreme.com/

New Music - Tori Amos.... New video + Tour

The video for Tori Amos’ “Carry” will premier today on her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/toriamos. This is the first video released from her forthcoming album, Night of Hunters, due out September 20 on celebrated classical label Deutsche Grammophon. Fans will also be able to unlock a stream of the album’s opening track “Shattering Sea” by sharing the video via Facebook.


Night of Hunters Tour North American Dates
11/29 Atlanta, GA @ Cobb Energy Performance Arts Center
12/1 Philadelphia, PA @ Academy of Music
12/2 New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
12/3 New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
12/5 Washington DC @ Constitution Hall
12/6 Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theater
12/8 Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
12/10 Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre
12/13 Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum Theater
12/14 Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
12/16 Oakland, CA @ Paramount Theatre
12/17 Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre
12/18 Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre
12/21 Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
12/22 Dallas, TX @ Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie

toriamos.com
www.facebook.com/toriamos
www.twitter.com/therealtoriamos

Beastie Boys - Sabotage (streetlab mix)

---[Beastie Boys - Sabotage (streetlab mix)]---

Coachella Line Up 2011

Coachella Line up was released yesterday. Not a fan of most of it even though there are some really good acts. Just wondering where all the bands I have been listening to for the last year are. Really think Kings of Leon suck and should not be headlining a festival with such a great history. Also not a fan of Kanye West and really don't think he fits the vibe of that festival. Not to mention he is a douche bag. Don't really understand why people have such a hard on for his last album. It hurt my ears.

Anyway good to see the Black Keys and The Chemical Brothers on opening night but you know they will be playing at the same time which would really drive me crazy. There are a bunch of bands I could see but since I live in NY I will probably wait until these acts come around. I am sure the Strokes and Death From Above 1979 will play NY. Anyway with ever new coachella line up I always go thru and check out all the artists I don't know. It is a good way to find some new music if you have the patience.......

http://coachella.com/

---[ VITALIC Tonight @ Webster ]---

Vitalic is one of those guys that doesn't come to New York often... which is a shame because he is one of the best. This unassuming French man is responsible for some of the most amazing electro you've ever heard: 'La Rock 01', 'Poney pt.1" and "My Friend Dario"are all classics... and he recently dropped an album with more amazing singles that made our ears pop... like this one, this one and this one). We've only seen him perform once before, and he was incredible. This is going to be a great night - don't miss it.

VITALIC

Friday Feb 26 at Webster Hall
VIKING + JDH & Dave P will also be deejaying.

---[ New Touch Guitar ]---

As I am getting increasingly excited over the idea of the ipad and Ableton live, I decided to do some searching on touch interfaces. In the upcoming years we are going to see more and more uses for touch technology. At first I was skeptical about the ipad, since having an iphone and a macbook book pro leave really no need for such a device. However if you think about how awesome it will be to use with Ableton live..............it is going to be really tempting. check out this new touch guitar I ran across



"The intersection of the classical instrument known as a guitar and the modernist urge to modify everything has resulted in plenty of nutty, zany, and just plain questionable products in its time. It's quite a pleasure, therefore, to point you in the direction of a so-called Digital Guitar that keeps the axe looking refreshingly familiar, while turning it into something that poses a legitimate threat of actually being useful. Essentially a MIDI controller, the Misa guitar has 24 frets and a large multifunctional touchscreen, which you can use to interface with the appropriate software on your pc. We've got a video demonstration after the break, and you can hit up the source link for more info including details on how you might be able to buy one for yourself."

<><> NEW VITALIC IS AWESOME <><>

I have been listening to this record since it dropped earlier this week. This record is AWESOME. Serious energy and quality production. Probably the best electronic release this year in my opinion. I might be missing something but it is definitely better then the SMD album which was weak and the MSTRKRP record which totally blew. Anyway this is really worth buying or at least checking out. You can listen to a new track at the Vitalic Myspace Here are some details....

Artist: Vitalic
Album: Flashmob
Release Date: November 3 (U.S.), September 28 (Europe)

01 See the Sea (Red)
02 Poison Lips
03 Flashmob
04 One Above One
05 Still
06 Terminateur Benelux
07 Second Lives
08 Alain Delon
09 See the Sea (Blue)
10 Chicken Lady
11 Your Disco Song
12 Station Mir 2099
13 Chez Septime

http://www.myspace.com/vitalicofficial

+++ HOLY F@CK @ Webster Hall +++

I haven't really dug any of the GBH events lately but this is on that might get me out. I really can't get excited to see a DJ anymore unless they are really amazing (using live gear, pushing the limits, sampling..etc). Most of it to me is just Scenester BS and I would much rather be my own DJ at home with my gigantic Itunes Library. That way I get to hear what I want and not what they think is cool. Also the drinks are a hell of lot cheaper and stronger. Anyway I just have been really disappointed with the so called NY electronic music scene. Which pretty much equals which DJ has the most friends and plays what's trendy. Anyway that is why I haven't really been out lately cause it is mostly all lame to me. I need a "live act" to get me excited and Holy F#ck should do just that..

FROM GBH.TV:

$1 DRINKS & $1 ADMISSION B4 MIDNIGHT

Friday October 2 at Webster Hall

Canadian indie electro funk rockers, HOLY F@CK are playing live this Friday at Webster Hall. These guys make some of the best music we've ever heard and are EXCELLENT live. Don't believe us? Watch THIS.

Also playing are the amazing AutoErotique (on the Dim Mak label)... these guys will be playing a DJ set...

---[ NEW LEAKAGE: AIR - LOVE 2 ]---

New Air record leaked yesterday. I have been listening to it for the last 24hrs and must say its pretty good. Better then the last one which I could never get into for some reason. It is a good mix of tracks and is definitely worth checking out. more details.....

"It seems strange for such seasoned veterans of the studio, but Love 2, Air's fifth album, is the first that they produced entirely on their own. That could be because it's the first album that they recorded in their own state-of-the-art Atlas Studio in Paris. They also supply all of the vocal parts, and included longtime collaborator Joey Waronker on drum duty. Judging by the first single, "Do the Joy," Love 2 is based on the same meticulous arrangements and air-light (sorry) synths that the duo is known for."

Air - Love 2

01 Do the Joy
02 Love
03 So Light Is Her Footfall
04 Be a Bee
05 Missing the Light of the Day
06 Tropical Disease
07 Heaven's Light
08 Night Hunter
09 Sing Sang Sung
10 Eat My Beat
11 You Can Tell It to Everybody
12 African Velvet

http://en.aircheology.com/

+++ NEW KORG GEAR +++

I can't wait to get some $$$ so I can buy some new gear. Not sure if it will be these products but I need a new toy. Obviously all the amazing stuff is out of my price range right now so I need something like this to hold me over.....



"The original Korg WAVEDRUM amazed the music world back in 1994. This legendary musical instrument was instantly famous for its innovative design, performance possibilities, and unique sounds. Well, hang on tight; the power-packed, affordable next-generation WAVEDRUM is here today and ready to make musical history. Again. "

More info on the Korg WAVEDRUM



"Introduction
The latest addition to the Korg "micro" series serves up sampling with a powerful performance punch! The microSAMPLER delivers multi-mode sampling, resampling, Pattern Sequencing and over-the-top effects – and all under a fun-to-use intuitive interface. More than just a sampler, the microSAMPLER is a complete sound design studio for creating up-to-the minute loops and phrases."

More info on the Korg MicroSAMPLER

KORG WEBSITE

+++ Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival +++

I will be going to check this out over the weekend and hopefully there will be no rain. Tons of live acts and tons of DJ's will be playing for a 12 hour block. There will be two stages one outside and one indoors. Really looking forward to checking out The Juan Maclean, Home Video and Streetlab. Anyway all the links below will help you discover what you want to check out. The Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival runs from 4pm to 4am. You can find out the info on directions and tickets here....

http://brooklynemf.com

• The Juan Maclean (live)
• Young Love
• 33HZ
• Shy Child
• Designer Drugs
• BELL
• Jupiter One

• JDH & Dave P
• Free Blood
• Kap10kurt
• Home Video
• The American Dream Team
• Codebreaker
• Awesome New Republic
• DJ Ayres
• Finger On The Pulse DJs

• The Cloud Room
• Udachi
• Kingdom
• Jubilee
• Flashmen
• Roxy Cottontai
• Viking
• Purple Crush
• Kir Leif
• Streetlab
• NROTB
• Body Language
• VDRK
• Free Magic
• OCD Automatic
• Chaz Requina & Jason Pants (Palms Out Sounds)
• Rude Crew
• Denny Le Nimh
• Anton Glamb
• Tayisha Busay
• Subdrive DJs
• Terror Dactel
• Charlie Tippie
• Gavin Royce
• Kids with Snakes

DATA + SINDEN + VIKING = Webster Hall Tonight

DatA - who has been regaling us with some of the best in dream-wavey electro available... check out his myspace here and try to look us in the eyes and tell us that you aren't head over heels in love with "One In A Million".

Sinden is probably the last man alive to own a beeper, but don't let that stop you from hitting him on it. When he isn't recording tracks with Kid Sister, he's busy remixing people like A-Trak, Crystal Castles and Chairlift....

Viking is as buzzy as a swarm of bees right now... he's releasing remixes for Cazals and The Sounds this fall, and is currently working on remixes for The Asteroids Galaxy Tour and Shwayze. Right now is probably the right time to tell you that he has just dropped a remix of Cut Copy's 'Hearts On Fire'... which you can grab for free here. He'll be dining out on the success of his Kid Cudi remix for years. If you haven't heard it, do yourself a favor and click this.

www.gbh.tv

---[ New Streetlab Bootleg Remixes LP ]---

Haven't posted from the Streetlab guys in awhile but they just hit me with a bunch of new material. They have recently finished up their Bootleg Remix LP. The LP has some remixes I have heard before plus some new ones of the Doors, Tom Petty and The Heart Breakers and ZZ Top. Here is the full track listing.

Streetlab Bootleg Remix LP:

1. The Beatles - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
2. Hall And Oates - I Can't Go For That
3. INXS - Need You Tonight
4. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son
5. Led Zeppelin - The Immigrant Song
6. Beastie Boys - Sabotage
7. The Doors - Been Down So Long
8. ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man
9. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
10. Tom Petty - Don't Come Around Here No More
11. Bob Marley - Duppy Conqueror + Dracula
12. The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter

This mix below has a bunch of the new remixes plus unheard material. Just checked it out and it is pretty tight. grab it below...

Streetlab - Bootleggin' Summer 2009 promo mix

Download The Entire Bootleg Remix LP For Free Here: www.streetlab.net/bootlegs

Streetlab will also be playing the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival on August 8th. I will be covering that later since there are so many acts. They also recently had their catchy single NYSound on HBO's entourage and have a remix EP dedicated to the song. You can grab that here...

http://www.streetlab.net/nysound

streetlab.net

Contest: Win 2 Tickets to A-Trak + Treasure Fingers at Webster Hall

Hey everyone happy humid hump day. Going to give away two tickets here to A-Trak Friday night at Webster Hall. Here are the details, you can enter to win below. Also some Downloads at the bottom...


One of New York's greatest - the excellent A-Trak will be playing this Friday at Webster Hall... but he will not be alone. We have a veritable feast of entertainment for you... a mouthwatering menu of artists... a buffet of beatmasters... including Theophilus London, Jack Beats, and Treasure Fingers.

*Ok so to win tickets I will make it pretty easy for you. Here is what you got to do

1. Add The Blue Clover on Facebook

2. I am thinking of a number between 20 - 30. Post your guess on my wall or send me an email thru facebook and the tix are yours. Good luck.....

Download: Duck Sauce (Armad Van Helden & A-Trak) - Anyway
Download: Digitalism - Idealistic (A-Trak Mix)

A-Trak Mix

www.gbh.tv
www.websterhall.com

---[Ableton Live Tips: Vocoder & Collision]---

It is always good to learn and grow. When someone makes that easier for you by creating videos and posting them online it is a great thing. For all you musicians and gear heads out there if for some reason you are not tuned into the site below then go there now and make it a habit!!!!

createdigitalmusic.com

Check out the posting at createdigitalmusic.com for more videos

www.ableton.com

YES!!!! New Hope Sandoval and The Warm Inventions + Tour Dates + New MAZZY STAR? = I just S**T myself

wow. this news came as a surprise to me. It had been awhile since I checked up on Hope Sandoval and I had feared that we would never hear her amazing voice again. Today however came the best news I have heard in awhile. I haven't really been excited by much lately except of course for BMSR and trying to get NIN tickets to bowery. Anyway Hope is probably my favorite female singer as her voice just soothes my soul. Here is the good news, hope you are all as excited as I am....

The new record comes out Sept 29 2009. Here is the info:

Album Title: Through The Devil Softly
Label: Nettwerk Records

TRACK LISTING:
Blanchard
Wild Roses
For The Rest Of Your Life
Lady Jessica and Sam
Sets The Blaze
Thinking Like That
There's A Willow
Trouble
Fall Aside
Blue Bird
Satellite

Here is the first track off of the new record:
Download: Hope Sandoval and The Warm Inventions - Blanchard

Tour dates for North America are still TBA but here are some dates for you lucky europeans

Hope Sandoval - 2009 Tour Dates
October 29, 2009 ... Galway, Ireland ... Roisin Dubh
October 30, 2009 ... Cork, Ireland ... Cyprus Avenue
October 31, 2009 ... Dublin, Ireland ... Vicar St
November 8, 2009 ... London, England ... Southbank Centre

Man I would love to see her in Ireland. I wish I wasn't so poor.

Now the Mazzy Star Possible new record news from Rolling Stone:

"Sandoval confirms her and her bandmate David Roback haven't called it quits and they are still working on their anticipated fourth album. But she declines to give many specifics. "It's true we're still together," she says. "We're almost finished [with the record]. But I have no idea what that means.""

Please let it come out!!!!!!

www.hopesandoval.com