Blog: Pop Cultureddd

Madonna?

Feb 4, 4:18am Pop Cultureddd

I flagrantly admit I don't care about Madonna , or her legacy, or her ability to 'reinvent' herself, or the power she seems to have over people to still make her interested in her. I don't really care for, or know much of her back catalogue. And I don't give a shit about Vogue . So I didn't know about this collaboration with two of my favourite women in 21st Century music. Apparently, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. know something about this Madonna lady that I don't. In fact whatever it is they [...]

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The Field - Looping State of Mind

Nov 26, 2011, 10:33am Pop Cultureddd

The Field and his work have been - and this is not an understatement - probably the cornerstone of my musical existence since 2007. I would guess that From Here We Go Sublime is the album I have listened to most in my lifetime. So new material from this artist is of huge significance. I am still taking time to become acquainted with Looping State of Mind but I really do adore the opening track, Is This Power . So here it is for your aural pleasure: [...]

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Mr Oizo - Stade 2

Nov 20, 2011, 11:44am Pop Cultureddd

I'm not one for tattooing, but often when listening to Oizo - I've dropped the Mister - I feel overwhelming that I would happily deliberately scar my body with a permanent display of my love and affiliation for the work of this man. I'm coming to terms with many things currently. One of those things being Stade 2 . Here is Camelfuck . Apparently it is obvious that I would love from 1:29 onwards. But who wouldn't? CAMELFUCK by [...]

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New Build

Sep 16, 2011, 9:59am Pop Cultureddd

A new joint venture. Very hot off the press. Featuring members of Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem. No link to the website as yet because it crashed when they announced it. But I found the track. It's great. Finding Reasons by newbuild

• newbuild - Finding Reasons

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Artist:	newbuild
Title:	Finding Reasons
File Name:	SoundCloud

Modeselektor remix Radiohead

Sep 10, 2011, 6:23am Pop Cultureddd

I'm smiling. Good Evening Mrs Magpie - Modeselektor RMX by Radiohead

• Radiohead - Good Evening Mrs Magpie - Modeselektor RMX

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Artist:	Radiohead
Title:	Good Evening Mrs Magpie - Modeselektor RMX
File Name:	SoundCloud
Year:	2011

Mr Oizo

Sep 1, 2011, 6:25am Pop Cultureddd

My life will simply not be fulfilled until I can experience this...

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Breakbot

Aug 24, 2011, 4:50pm Pop Cultureddd

Sorry for the lack of content round these here parts. Life is particularly odd. Not great, but chin is still up for now. This track is a little slice of disco magic to help me forget my troubles.

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Joe Goddard

Aug 3, 2011, 3:11am Pop Cultureddd

As I live and breathe! Is there no slowing Joe Goddard down? Not that I'm complaining. But if anyone can afford to take it a little easier now and then it is the lovely Joe. New EP? Wonderful. And it really is, actually. Joe Goddard - Gabriel by DFA Records

• Joe Goddard - Gabriel

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Artist:	Joe Goddard
Title:	Gabriel
File Name:	SoundCloud

LCD Soundsystem

Jul 28, 2011, 12:50pm Pop Cultureddd

In Lego. Absolutely spot on. Flawless.

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Amy Winehouse

Jul 25, 2011, 1:38pm Pop Cultureddd

How I always think of her and will continue to remember her.. Throwing stuff at Dido..

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Starlesoufs

Jun 25, 2011, 4:19pm Pop Cultureddd

If you enjoyed the most recent suggestion from Pop Cultureddd but thought it was just lacking, oh, I don't know, a late 70's disco vibe? Then worry not! Starlesoufs have breezed into our lives with some tracks that will make you dance regardless of heat and humidity. You'd fall into a dehydrated heap happily if you were having a boogie to this. Just remember to stay properly hydrated, people! Thank you Starlesoufs! Thankyouthankyouthankyou. Here is a sample of their finery. [...]

• Starlesoufs - Love Cloud

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Artist:	Starlesoufs
Title:	Love Cloud
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	French House

Cherokee

Jun 20, 2011, 3:25pm Pop Cultureddd

A Monday you'd just rather had bothered coming round. The more in unfolds the less you like it. That is until you get home and release it all in the discovery of wonderful tracks like these. Laid back French stylings of Cherokee just ease it all away. Okay, so the influence might be pretty obvious, but that does not at all detract from the calibre and quality of these tracks. Mambo Jet by Cherokee (Official) [...]

• Cherokee (Official) - Mambo Jet
• Cherokee (Official) - Sable Doux

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Artist:	Cherokee (Official)
Title:	Mambo Jet
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	French House

Artist:	Cherokee (Official)
Title:	Sable Doux
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	French House
Year:	2011

Errm..

Jun 12, 2011, 5:03am Pop Cultureddd

I suppose you can only really hide for so long. And in a bid to try and lie to myself that everything is perfectly normal I guess I should blog. So in follow up to the previous long ago post here is the Tom Vek album, Leisure Seizure . As far as I'm aware it got leaked, but you can legitimately purchase it now, so you should probably do that. Tom Vek - Leisure Seizure (2011) by modularpeople

• Tom Vek - Leisure Seizure (2011)

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Artist:	Tom Vek
Title:	Leisure Seizure (2011)
File Name:	SoundCloud

OMG! Tom Vek really is back!

Apr 19, 2011, 3:08am Pop Cultureddd

It is alright. Just calm down. Getting over excited is not going to do anyone any good. So sit back down. Take some deep breaths and when you are ready watch the brand new Tom Vek single, A Chore ! Lots of equally exciting things to follow, including the album which is released 6th June titled Leisure Seizure . And hopefully some lives dates. And merch.

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Paul Chambers and 2manydjs

Apr 17, 2011, 3:17am Pop Cultureddd

Not really being in the loop anymore with the ol' electro/dance/techno genres means I had not come across Paul Chambers until The Bearded Boy sent me a YouTube video of a 2manydjs at Coachella, which was mainly intended to demonstrate the crazy-awesome visuals that had been difficult to describe in conversation (see below). And other than reminding me that all work/reading/eating cake makes Stephanie a dull, wide-hipped girl highlighting the desperate need for some rollicking dancing to let off steam, the other thing I garnered from it was the amazing Paul Chambers track. But [...]

• Paul Chambers - Yeah, Techno! (Soulwax Mix)

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Artist:	Paul Chambers
Title:	Yeah, Techno! (Soulwax Mix)
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	Techno
Year:	2010

The 2 Bears

Apr 14, 2011, 4:32pm Pop Cultureddd

Whilst I may be totally biased and my judgement clouded by my stalkerish tendencies for Joe Goddard, I have repeatedly been listening to the content of The 2 Bears page on SoundCloud . These sounds excite me so much. So here are the two EP's so far released. Is it a bit of a pathetic admission that the simplistic and declarative nature of Church makes me a little wobbly in the knee and tear duct areas? The 2 Bears - [...]

• The 2 Bears - Curious Nature E.P.
• The 2 Bears - Follow The Bears E.P.

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Artist:	The 2 Bears
Title:	Curious Nature E.P.
File Name:	SoundCloud

Artist:	The 2 Bears
Title:	Follow The Bears E.P.
File Name:	SoundCloud

John LaMonica

Apr 10, 2011, 5:47am Pop Cultureddd

I must say it is pretty much an impossible struggle not to fall in love with John LaMonica a little bit more every time I hear his voice. He could call me a self-indulgent, bitch-faced, loser yet if he was singing it I would still be dewy-eyed. And this very candid confession will possibly prompt a lightening reaction 'unfriend-ing' from Facebook. But as long as he doesn't stop making beautiful music, then, whilst not ideal, I think I can live with that. This guy is lyrically prolific and aurally stunning. Now I have the [...]

• John LaMonica - Volunteers

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Artist:	John LaMonica
Title:	Volunteers
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	Avant Pop
Year:	2011

Retro full-scale melt-down

Apr 7, 2011, 12:02pm Pop Cultureddd

Remember all those blog posts in the final throws of my undergraduate degree where I'd castigate and denounce the theorists I was struggling to come to terms with? Well this is similar. Except that I'm the twat that has gotten me into this situation by and large! Why am I blanking and unable to explain my own proposed research ?! I should be shot! In the face. At least I'd have a viable excuse for being a useless, fumbling, tongue-tied non-sociologist loser. I would like to crawl into a cave/hole/pit and be [...]

• Gold Panda - Marriage

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Artist:	Gold Panda
Title:	Marriage
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	Electronic

Panda Bear

Apr 7, 2011, 4:58am Pop Cultureddd

For those of you that are giddy about all things Animal Collective it means that almost by extension you will be delighted by the surfacing of the new Panda Bear album, Tomboy . It is apparently a prerequisite that seemingly you don't have much free will or choice over. Prepared to get giddy. Panda Bear - Tomboy by In House Press

• Panda Bear - Tomboy

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Artist:	Panda Bear
Title:	Tomboy
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	Alternative

I am not ready to accept that it is over..

Apr 5, 2011, 7:30am Pop Cultureddd

The last time I saw LCD Soundsystem cannot be the last time I would ever see LCD Soundsystem. A proper farewell tour. Is it really too much to ask? Murphy has been threatening it for so long I didn't think it would be quite so abrupt. So it can't have happened. It is not over. The part-time hipster portion of my life is not ready for retirement. The Kübler-Ross model of the stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. I am in denial. And acceptance right now seems like [...]

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