It's my great pleasure to announce the first in a series of monthly evening events: Just Press Play kicks off on Saturday 5 th December at the Black Lion in Salford . To celebrate this we've put together a special disc jockey mix to get you in the mood: Just Press Play Mix 01: 1 Intro 2 Health- Die Slow (Pink Stallone Remix) 3 Sister Sledge- Lost in Music (Revenge Remix) 4 Bee Gees- One ( Rayko Edit) 5 Hot Chocolate- Heaven's in the Back Seat of [...]
Here's the official video for Florence and the Machine - You've Got the Love (The xx Remix) -The Sound Opinions guys have a great interview with Phoenix in their latest episode -Kaptain Cadillac has a new mix up for Mad Decent Radio -From Fool's Gold a FANTASTIC new mix from LA Riots and a Q&A with video director Ruben Fleischer -Spike Jonze fake slapped Kanye , as you've probably seen by now -NY Mag spoke with Jay-Z and Aaron and [...]
Any Bluegrass fans out there? Merlefest has announced its 2010 line-up , featuring classic Bluegrass and "Traditional-plus" music from the likes of Doc Watson, Jerry Douglas, the recently 'Bluegrassified' Elvis Costello, and a number of other heavy-hitters in the broader Bluegrass realm. The Wilkesboro, North Carolina festival will take place April 29 - May 2, 2010, and will celebrate its 23rd year in existence. From the press release: MERLEFEST 2010 ANNOUNCES TALENT LINE UP TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 10 WILKESBORO, N.C.- MerleFest 2010, presented [...]
Filed under: Twisted Tales Aspiring country music singer Johnny Horton was in rural Milano, Texas, when he heard a radio report that his friend Hank Williams had died of heart failure in the back seat of a Cadillac. It was New Year's Day, 1953. Williams had played his last gig at Austin's Skyline Club. The two men had met on the 'Louisiana Hayride,' the popular radio show that took Williams back after he'd been kicked off the 'Grand Ole Opry.' Horton, then 27, was a former star athlete who dropped [...]
I DJ at Birds Barbershop on East 6th every Thursday evening for the nice people getting their hair cut. I recorded the session a few weeks ago, download the mix here or stream it: Dan Gentile - Live at Birds Mix (divshare) Tracklist: Peter Brown – Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me? / Burning Love Breakdown 6th Borough Project – Just a Memory D Train – Tryin' To Get Over Dam Funk – Electrik Breeze Timex Social Club – Rumors (12" Mix) Grace Jones – Pull Up to the [...]
Have being enjoying the latest offering from the mighty Drive-by Truckers " T he Fine Print " , a collection of rarities, covers and alternate versions that will be the band's final release on New West, it doesn't sound like it should - it somehow manages to remain a pretty cohesive record despite the disparate origin of it parts, the highlights for me, a stellar version of Uncle Frank , the brilliant "George Jones Takin' Cell Phone Blues" and "TVA". Some of the tracks got me going on a little DBT nostalgia trip, [...]
I've been spending a lot of time recently combing through Pitchfork's list of the top 500 songs of the decade, but one thing that has annoyed me is that I can't find a site that actually lists all 500 songs on one page. I'm tired of having to scroll through page after page. So, I'm doing it myself. Here's the complete list, republished merely as a reference. Go to www.pitchfork.com to see the full presentation with song reviews, artwork, and audio clips. 500. The Big Pink - "Velvet" 499. N.E.R.D. - "Run to the [...]
Welcome to my weekly roundup of inexpensive indie(ish) musical happenings in downtown Toronto, all for $10 or less. If I'm missing something you think I should list, or you have any comments, let me know. I star (*) shows that most interest me. Like this list? Join my Facebook group to get my weekly Toronto indie music listings. Subscribe to my weekly podcast (or download the episodes) here , or through iTunes . Or just listen to the latest [...]
"Pitching is the art of instilling fear." - Sandy Koufax How many hits did Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis have to contend with on June 12th, 1970? Depending on your interpretation of the question it was several or none. In an amazing story that is rarely in any baseball highlight reel, Ellis pitched the only LSD induced no-hitter in the history of major league baseball. Let's see Barry Bonds or Alex Rodriguez enhance their game on psychedelics (no really, let's see it!). Dock Ellis was baseball's first true king of performance enhancing drugs. Ah, but wait... there's more. [...]
Welcome to my weekly roundup of inexpensive indie(ish) musical happenings in downtown Toronto, all for $10 or less. If I'm missing something you think I should list, or you have any comments, let me know. I star (*) shows that most interest me. Like this list? Join my Facebook group to get my weekly Toronto indie music listings. Subscribe to my weekly podcast (or download the episodes) here , or through iTunes . Or just listen to the latest [...]
I'm done. No, for real this time, I'm done. Normally, I don't get overly emotional when crafting posts, but I can't stand people who don't appreciate an opportunity when it is given. Adam "Pacman" Jones happens to be one of those people. After the strip club incident hit the fan, I was all for giving dude a second chance. Even when he completely bombed during his brief tenure with my Dallas Cowboys, I still thought Jones could garner another chance to get back in the NFL. But after this f*ck up, his [...]
Katman 65 25 Parkline Drive And like always I'm kicking it live Gotta call the fellas to see if they is with this Gonna get down with the sounds of big breakfast Start off the day with some Bob Marley Back to the woods for that fresh parley Maybe even spark a little Nicki J Then its off to center city in the fastest way But if you gotta get downtown real quick Then the only way to go is I-76 Unless of course you wanna take the scenic [...]
olmadı pitchfork, olmadı 500. The Big Pink - Velvet 499. N.E.R.D. - Run to the Sun [Electronic version] 498. Unwound - Scarlette 497. Woods - Rain On 496. Akufen - Deck the House (Herbert's Stop Like This Mix) 495. Weezer - Island in the Sun 494. Blonde Redhead - Equus 493. Goldfrapp - Lovely Head 492. St. Vincent - The Strangers [...]
On the inner groove of Beale Street Saturday Night , amongst the various engravings that exist on old LPs, are four words in quotations: "WORLD BOOGIE IS COMING." This was a saying of Jim Dickinson's, who died on Saturday. His contribution to American music puts him in the company of men like his mentor Sam Phillips, about whom said: "...God created all men equal. I think God gave Sam just a little extra." The same could be said about him. I never met Dickinson, and always just took it for granted that someday I would. I saw [...]
Featuring: 1 London Calling The New Standards Rock and Roll Orig. The Clash 2 Brand New Cadillac Wayne Hancock That's What Daddy Wants Orig. Vince Taylor [...]
This week my program featured a selection of some of my favourite album artwork. This included single artwork and album artwork. There was also a co-host this week, Adam from Fear of Music (on Tuesdays from 1-2:30 PM). I was also featured as a co-host on his radio program where he also did a show on artwork. You can check out his list on his Fear of Music blog. Below is a description of the choices made as well as some that did not make it onto my show this week due to time restraints. [...]
Forever fresh & always on his grind, Trackstar's back with a new mix celebrating the season of summer. This time around he's got the Bay's (and also hardworking) Fabby Davis Jr. playing the host. A cool mix that moves from new to old, old school soul to trunk-rattling slaps & all good choices to help take your mind off the sizzling summer heat. Hit the break for your blessings. 1. William DeVaughan - Be Thankful for What You Got 2. Mistah Fab - Cool, Fresh, Different 3. Bits [...]
Few tracks off Zaytoven's Brick Money Vol. 1 compilation CD. 36 CDQ/NO DJ tracks all produced by Zaytoven. Go shop w/ em on iTunes ($8). Gucci Mane, Fresh & Yung Ralph - Faces Rocko - On Something Yo Gotti & Shawna - Holla Yung Ralph - Everybody Bonus links courtesy of Moe @ DGB [...]
On Thursday you can start your weekend with an early show by uke master Melvern Taylor at Toad and then head over to Sally O'Brien's in Union Square to see Lucky 57 and Natalie Flanagan. Or if you're feeling all goth-like go to suburbs to see Peter Murphy at Showcase Live. On Friday the show that looks the most interesting to me is at the Middle East Down with Eli "Paperboy" Reed & the True Loves and Jenny Dee & the Delinquents. On Saturday the rescheduled scavenger hunt from the Banditos Misteriosos is happening, which gives you a chance to [...]
Happy Independence Day Weekend! Time to watch the Will Smith/Jeff Goldblum movie and no, Jeff Goldblum has not passed away despite reports form Twitter. I just keep hoping we'll get some sunlight at some point over the next couple of days(wouldn't that be unusual?). On Thursday if you're going to the Cape for the holiday weekend head over to the Beachcomber in Wellfleet for the Lemonheads. If you're staying local, what about the Loretta Lynn tribute show at Precinct with Eileen Jewell? On Thursday you can see the Church at Showcase Live or [...]
new music from vampire weekend – cousins + music video
No Curve Allowed (Grading This Week's New Tracks)
Beach House: Norway
Friday Five: Surf Songs
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