Funny how few musicians explore even a fraction of what synthesizers can do. Of course, I love synth pop as much as anyone (why do pop hooks sounds so good on keyboards anyway?), but I also appreciate those who actually use them to synthesize sound. Residents-inspired Der Plan were luminaries of the art synth scene in '80s Germany, and I'm kicking myself for not knowing that until recently. Making up for it with a double dose here, from both ends of their run. The first sounds like it was made by factory machines, the other like something out of a [...]
Celebrating (roughly) four-and-one-half years of Sunday Mix Tapes. I'm back from India. I'm trying to pretend I'm not jet-lagged but after sleeping five hours on the plane I came home from the airport (at 7am) and slept until noon. Then I woke up and ran 20 miles (which sucked!). Then I went out drinking. I [...]
"Pop music has never sounded stranger than on Der Plan's debut full-length, Geri Reig, a unique blend of Residents-inspired experimental pop and innovative electronics. A cohesive and endlessly listenable record, it creates a sense of detachment and mystery found in all the best records of the new wave era. Startlingly unique, Geri Reig helped define [...]
Happy end of the week, kids! I want to finish this entry as quickly as possible so I can get a full night of sleep. Or…close to a full night of sleep. I was up at 6am to run yesterday (Saturday) and didn't get to sleep until 4am this morning. Not bad considering it was [...]
Ufo hawaii 40 by EYHO_Blog THE NEW UFO HAWAII MIX IS HERE! Künstler Treu drops new weirdo mix....check out his blog as well while listening... track list below the cover art (which is not him by the way. who the f*** is that guy???) U.F.O. HAWAII pt.40 Fourty Short Stories For The Long Sighted [...]
C'est de nouveau la semaine de Cold War Nightlife , notre soirée cold wave/post punk/glam rock ! La deuxième édition aura lieu ce dimanche 21 juin, toujours au Salon Officiel. Pour souligner l'événement, nous avons décidé de poursuivre la tradition des petites découvertes pré- dancefloor en vous présentant quelques titres que nous nous promettons bien de vous faire jouer dimanche. Premièrement, débutons avec une chanson de circonstance, la bien nommée Russian Tractors de Twice A Man . Ce groupe, fondé en 1978, est généralement reconnu comme le premier groupe cold wave suédois. [...]
Dear Ufonauts, The first UFO Hawaii Show in 2009 is here! “The Phoenix Asteroid”  download & listen here cover artwork playlist Ufo Hawaii #36 will be online until february 23. yours künstler treu
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