Quality Reading For Turntable (Scratch) Nerds

URB chatted up with A-Trak, Craze, and Tony Vegas about the DMC and the current state of battle djs.


Turntable Lab Record Check (RIP, but thank goodness for archives)

Quick links, but long read.

Also, does anyone have Thud Rumble, The Main Event? Can't seem to find that anywhere. It has the last performance of the Invisbl Skratch Piklz. There was a brief clip in the documentary Skratch, but I'd like to see the whole thing. any help, greatly appreciated, and thanks for reading.

(3x times a charm, I keep adding stuff to this post, but this is the final time)

DJ Shadow revamped his website.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation- A Film By DJ Shadow from DJ Shadow on Vimeo.

Gaslamp vs Tron Legacy Trailer

Gaslamp Killer recently released his My Troubled Mind EP. Turntable lab fam Woodman did a nice blend of a song from GK's EP with the Tron Legacy trailer.

Summer Jam

This past weekend, some friends and I drove out to Homer, Alaska to attend a wedding. Good times and loads of fun. On the drive back, we heard an NPR story about potential summerjams of 2009. They did acknowledge that Black Eye Peas' "I Gotta A Feeling" is the popular most infectious song of summer. They also pointed out that the death of MJ made Jackson return to the top of the charts, despite living in an era when no one really buys music anyway. The guest reviewer ended up picking Amerie's "Why RU" as her 2009 summer jam, even though the album won't be released until the fall.

As for my summer jam? I'm going with Crystal Fighters' "Xtatic Truth." The original song is my favorite version. The remixes are okay, but there's something truly unique about the og. The lyrics are about loneliness, but I can imagine groups of people chanting it in unison, and the sound has tons of energy, which makes the song my anthem for the summer.

Crystal Fighters 'Xtatic Truth' (Original Mix) from Crystal Fighters on Vimeo.

Rafael Casal - Bay Area Slang

(via Cocaine Blunts via 38th Notes)

Word.

Useless Trivia; I still appreciate my Bay Area association, despite living in Anchorage, AK since middle school. I was born in Hayward, grandparents lived in Oakland, and I still have plenty of family in Cali. Also, my brother lives in San Jose. Its nice to know that's only a plane ticket away.

Theo Parrish Commercial

Theo Parrish: Sounds of the City from Dario Nucci on Vimeo.

"A 3min film following Theo Parrish, a producer/DJ from Detroit, as he builds an original track using the sounds of the motor city."

Radio Dingbat

"Based in Perth, Australia, Radio Dingbat delivers online music news from around the world with a regular episodic series of live performances and interviews with independent and experimental artists. Transmission received."

Seriously, one of the better channels I've stumbled upon on youtube. Quality videos of live performances with decent interviews of bands you love or didn't know you love. The above videos were released this week and at the time of this post have had less than 100 views. That's not really relevant, but I think more people should watch their vids. Major props!

Foreign Policy Meets Rap

" Some of the greatest minds in national security have turned their attention to a classic problem: When there is one dominant power, the rest of the world tries to challenge it"

Rapper Feud Mirrors World Politics

NPR did a fun interview with Marc Lynch about his article on The Game vs. Jay-Z beef that oringally appeared in Foreign Policy. You can read his whole piece, along with plenty of hyperlink sources over here. Lynch is a professor at George Washington University, so his take isn't completely wack, nor wacky, and at the very least it's generated plenty of online discussion.

Also, be sure to check out Egon, of Stones Throw fame, music series called Funk Archaeology.

Cassette Art

Really fresh art from iri5, Erika Iris Simmons. She uses cassette tapes for her work called "Ghost in the Machine." She says "The idea comes from a philosopher's (Ryle) description of how your spirit lives in your body. I imagine we are all, like cassettes, thoughts wrapped up in awkward packaging."

Tom Waits;


Michael Jackson;

Fresh Videos

The Dead Weather

"New short film "Treat Me Like Your Mother" for The Dead Weather directed by Jonathan Glazer. The Dead Weather is: Alison Mosshart, Jack White, Jack Lawrence and Dean
Fertita."

Pretty Kick-Ass video. Interested in hearing the album. Check their website for more info.

Mr. Hudson

The stars are aligning for Mr. Hudson to go Supernova. He's nearly unknown stateside, unless you were able to get hold of his first album "A Tale of Two Cities." It made my Top Albums of 2007 list, and I used to play him during Push Play's radio days. He gained quite a following on myspace back then, and even caught the attention of Kanye West who signed him to his label.

MR HUDSON [FEAT KANYE WEST] - SUPERNOVA from MrHudson on Vimeo.

Superproducer

Summer time in Alaska has been really wonderful and full of good weather unlike the previous year, which kind of explains my absence. A whole lot of good bike riding and chilling with friends.

Music producer Gonzales has released these hilarious web episodes called SUPERPRODUCER. Here's episode 1, and as of this post he's up to episode 3.

SUPERPRODUCER E01 D.O.V.E.
Uploaded by gonzales. - See the latest featured music videos.

PS22 Chorus

I'd like to think I'm a sponge for all things pop-culture and internet-hype, but somethings slip by from time to time. I feel like why didn't anyone tell me about the greatest thing EVER...Probably more my fault for not listening, but when Hasselhoff is up on the most awesome coolest thing EVER, you feel like you're out of touch..*sigh*

PS22 choir in Staten Island have been generating plenty of internet buzz for the cover versions, which at times are way better than the original. Formed in the year 2000, they are an ever-changing group of 5th graders from a public elementary school in New York City. They even appeared on Passion Pit's latest album. Here's the Fader video of the kids in the studio with Passion Pit;



You can follow all of their clippings and videos at the blog; http://www.ps22chorus.blogspot.com/

Bonus; Don't Stop Believing

Zooey Deschanel; Fabric of My Life (cover)

I usually don't pay attention to internet ads, but Zooey Deschanel covering "Cotton: The Fabric of My Life" caught my eye and made me go "for real?" I must of missed it when it made the blog rounds, but its pretty delightful. Listen to over here.

Going To Africa

Frank from Voodoofunk lived in West Africa in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. He traveled and collected many hard to find records from this region and surrounding areas. He's a DJ and has posted some of his mixes on his blog. Also, check his link section for more blogs spreading knowledge of Funky Africa. The following extended documentary trailer looks awesome, and let's hope for a proper release some time soon.

"Take Me Away Fast" Trailer from Leigh Iacobucci on Vimeo.

Hip House

(via Struggle Inc's blog)

Still Bill Documentary Trailer

I really want to see the Bill Whithers documentary. Trailer does a good job of teasing.

Weezer Covers MGMT & Gaga

glenjamn's youtube account is one of the best youtube accounts EVER. I'm a big fan. Frequent updates, so fresh, quality, quality, and more quality. I'm jealous but super glad that he uploads his dope videos. Fans of DJ AM, Daft Punk, and good DJs, you need check the videos.

Yeah, Nudity!

I'm a sucker for nudity. The first video is from a French electro group Make The Girl Dance. Ironically, found via hypebeast (a site known for sneakers and cool clothes, as opposed to the opposite; nudity). Most people may have seen the second video or at the very least heard of the band Matt & Kim. They were brave enough to march down Times Square and start stripping down to their birthday suits. Do check them out live if you get a chance. You will have an awesome time, I promise.

Make The Girl Dance "Baby Baby Baby" ( official video )
by placeblancherec

Phoenix Covering Air = 2 French, Make It More Right

Head over here for Air's Playground Love covered by Phoenix. So Good!

Me Likey; Coeur de Pirate - Comme des enfants

Coeur de Pirate || Comme des enfants from Dare To Care Records on Vimeo.

Me Likey; Pilar Diaz - "Piñata"

Mayer Hawthorne is The Truth (Re-Edit, Updated Vid)

Mayer Hawthorne has a new single and here's a simple video for the song. My first introduction to Mayer Hawthorn was through DJ Addverse. After bar hours closed, the bartenders and workers would request some tunes as they shut down. Mainly, the music was pretty chill, but not in that martini lounge setting way. More like The Doors and soul music. Each time Mayer would play, your lips come together and go "oooo." Then when I found out the vinyl is heart-shaped, color-red and he's a white dude who's NOT dead(!)..omg, where has he been all my life?. Soul music for REAL.

plus, Stones Throw record owner, Peanut Butter Wolf is good creepy;

Phoenix - Lisztomania (brat pack mashup)

This makes me wish summer was already here, instead of spring break-up. I can't wait for the French band that sings in English Phoenix's 1901 to come out. I might be setting my expectations too high, but I think it could be the summer album for 2009.

John Lennon's Jukebox

"In the mid-60s, John Lennon purchased a portable Discomatic jukebox that held forty 45 rpm records. The records in that jukebox are the focus of this documentary that examines John Lennon’s musical taste and the influences on the Beatles. ..."

Michel Gondrey

Today, director Michel Gondrey has launched his official website. Nothing really of interest, unless you want to buy stuff, which is kind of lame coming from a guy who's last film was all about do-it-yourself. Movies ain't cheap, eh? Mr. Gondry recently did a guest DJ stint on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Some of the past shows on "Mornings..." are viewable, and I recommend checking out Raphael Saadiq's stripped down acoustic set.

Adventureland

I'm a sucker for good "coming-of age" movies. There's a hint of nostaglia that makes you remember "back in the days..." The really good stories reveal how messy and scary growing up can be. Gregg Mottola's Adventureland falls in the good category. This Nerve article has a decent enough review of the film, so I'll spare you a summary review.

Yo La Tengo handles the original music to the film, which makes the film 10x more awesome, but the music credits don't stop there. This site reveals how much good music is in the film and makes me what to take all of my friends to go see it just to enjoy the music. Thank goodness, it's a good film as well. (I orginally planned to see Fast & Furious with my little brother, but he had plans to see that already, so I took him to a movie I was going to see anyway) For a little more information on Yo La Tengo's film music contribtutions, check here.

Klosterman

Chuck Klosterman gave a lecture along with Q&A session about a week here in Anchorage. Klosterman is a writer known for his memoirs, Fargo Rock City, Sex Drugs & Cocoa Puffs, and his writing for Esquire and Spin magazine. He talked about his development as a writer which was kind of catered to the expected audience; students at UAA (the event was free to the public). Of course, his speech and Q&A session had plenty of pop references and he was just as witty live compared to his writing.

You can always learn something from someone's development, but Klosterman warns that he doesn't have a ritual. He did go through a post-college newspaper job that he called his "woodshedding" period, and he must have saw a lot of blank faces so he briefly explained "woodshedding." This bit of knowledge was enlightening because I feel like this stage of my is what Klosterman is describing. I'm not saying I'll become a writer like he is, but maybe I'm honing skills that will be very practical in my profession just like a musician who dedicates themself to a craft.

Portraits of BBC Radio DJs

"Ninety per cent of the population tune in every week and with listening figures soaring, top radio presenters reveal the highs and lows of broadcasting. Portraits by James Mollison"

That freaking blows my mind away! 90 Percent! Then again, I'm not sure what the rest of the statistic means. Is that out of the whole UK population? Is it out of the 3 million who listen to radio? Nonetheless, to have 90% is incredible no matter what the rest of stat means. Also, the above portrait is Annie Mac. She is mainly known for her show called "Mash-Up," which could be described as the show you would want to hear prior to going out on the weekend or if you're a fan of dance music with a bit of bounce that will instantly make you want to dance and tear the club up. Then again, that's just what I think whenever I hear her show.

Btw, sometime down the line, I'll give proper love to some stateside radio people, especially folks doing things in Alaska.

Flying Lotus

Flying Lotus - Los Angeles [Music Video - HD] from Brendan Sinnott on Vimeo.


This unofficial Flying Lotus video from Brendan Sinnott blends some wonderful scenes from essential Sci-Fi films. Be sure to also check out Bredan's bonus video. Another bonus; Flying Lotus did a 2 hour mix for the BBC1 radio show Essential Mix, which you can download over here.

The sci-fi element reminds of the promo videos Kanye had made for his listening parties for his Graduation album. The one below borrows from 2046 from Wong Kar-wai. I think this version of Flashing Lights was way better than the official video directed by Spike Jonze. Speaking of Spike, do check out the Where the Wild Things Are trailer. It's amazing!


GRADUATION ALBUM LISTENING EXPERIENCE PT. 6 - FLASHING LIGHTS from kwest on Vimeo.

Wild Is The Wind

I finished watching Steven Soderberg's CHE (Parts 1 & 2) at the Bear Tooth, which is a second-run theater/restaurant. The charm to this Anchorage establishment is that you can order REAL food, and it will be delivered to you while the film plays. If you're +21, then you order beer/wine on the first floor. If not, no worries, since you can enjoy the film on the balcony. I kind of prefer the view from the top because it reminds me of watching films on the military base growing up in Hawaii.

The Bear Tooth used to have a better art house selection years ago, but I could only assume management realized that profits were better off by showing more "Hollywood" films. I'm still amazed that people will show up and not know what is playing. All they want to do is eat, drink, and zone out to whatever is on the big screen.

aNWAYs,
Nina Simone's version of "Wild Is The Wind" is a perfect selection for the trailer to Revolutionary Road. It's very haunting, but fits so well. I tried a video search for an actual Nina Simone performance of this song, but no-go, instead I found a pretty cool black and white video of David Bowie tackling "Wild is the Wind."

The Feeling - Peter Bjorn & John (Matchstick Remix)

DJ Addverse/Matchstick is a DJ/Producer up here in Anchorage, Alaska. He hit me up with his latest remix, which makes its blogsphere debut here on Push Play. He tackles "The Feeling," a Peter Bjorn & John song from their upcoming album. Cheers!

The Feeling - Peter Bjorn & John (Matchstick Remix)

I <3 URB Mag

I was going to blog about losing a cd and the pains of music karma, but then I realized there is an easy solution to my conundrum. Back-up your data, and make copies.

When I first really got into music, URB magazine was a fundamental resource. Living in Alaska, you're kind of detached from whatever "scene" is happening and this was right before file-sharing became all the rage. URB filled a void that I desperately needed during my high school years. I still have a box of back issues in my parents home. [Sidenote, it was funny to hear at a lecture the person introducing someone say "featured in U-R-B."] The magazine has been around since the early 90s and the video below helps to explain the history and role of URB as told by the creator Raymond Roker.


Episode 02-Raymond Roker-Hay Fam Show from Hay Fam Show on Vimeo.

URB is still going strong and I have to give props to two recent posts found on their blog that coincidentally give props to Detroit. One is a video on Detroit techno label Underground Resistance, which is right below. The other post is a link to a New York Times article titled "This Band Was Punk Before Punk Was Punk," which pretty much says it all.

Wow!

I'm drifting away from my usual music-based posts, but it still kind of fits in. There's an awesome music video for the Handsome Fur's song "I'm Confused," which is really cool but not the focus of this entry. Do check out that video, can you ever go wrong with zombies?

Whenever I like a video posted on the internet, I try to check who posted it because often times they'll have other stuff worth watching. The editor to the Handsome Furs is Sarah Marcus, and I don't know much about her, other than she has some videos up on vimeo. I was completely floored by her documentary that's a work in progress. I'm not going say too much about it, other than check it out;


Feature Doc - Work in Progress from Sarah Marcus on Vimeo.

USC Marching Band W/Radiohead

In February, I watched the Grammys while working on a Sunday. The work was stressful since it was my first time handling a Sunday shift, but we made it happen. Most of the Grammys I didn't care to watch, but sometimes you zone out when the TV's on. During one of the performances, the intern asks "who is this band?" I reply "It's Radiohead." I didn't even know it was them until she asked, and I had to stop and listen to the group. I thought it was cool that they were performing with a marching band, but then my thought was wrecked by the next thing the intern said; "they suck." *sigh* Damn young kids, don't know what's good music. I thought about defending the group, but that didn't happen because I told myself; don't worry, she's young, plus she was home-schooled. Not that I have anything against home-schooling.

Here's a video behind the scenes with the USC marching band;



Here's the actual Grammy performance;

Radiohead - 15 Step (Live The 51st Annual Grammy Awards)
by wonderful-life1989

At Home

FADER TV: Brick Bandits
by thefader

The Fader visited the Brick Bandits headquarters in New Jersey, and it was really cool to see like-minded creative people excited. Brick Bandits are a collective of club djs/producers spread across the East Coast. Reppin' Jersey, Philly, and Chi-town.

Not necessarily connected, but seeing the Brick Bandits place reminded of MTV cribs. I only liked seeing the musicians homes because all the other famous people's homes were lame. "Hey, look at my fridge...look at my cars..." Yawn! Some of the musicians were also lame, but those were mainly singers. If you were actually a producer or a real musician, then we always got a sneak peek into the creative work place, which was the best part of the show.

I think my favorite cribs were Moby and Redman. Moby had a cool Manhattan spot and was insightful about his home. Such as the irony of having a dinner table that was once a butcher table since he's vegan. Also, a book shelf! Redman had a great sense of humor and I always wondered if he was joking, but I think he was for real and he's a funny dude. "Rub these wires together for the doorbell" or "Everyone needs a money box"

Beats In Space

I don't remember when I stumbled upon Tim Sweeney's radio show "Beats In Space," but I wish I found it sooner. His website updated last month, and is looking fresh. If you're in New York, then catch it on WNYU 89.1 FM every Tuesday night from 10:30pm to 1:00am. On the web, there's a plethora of archived shows that you can stream or download over here. If you're a fan of LCD Soundsystem or DFA records, then his show is a perfect match for you.


ELSEWHERE;

Speaking of site update, Pitchfork must have updated in the last two weeks and I totally missed it while making the rounds.

I had no idea Jessica Suarez had a blog. I remember her writing in the CMJ monthly and Pitchfork, and totally agreeing with most of her work that I read without even knowing she wrote them until I checked the author.

Stones Throw x Ed Banger Records photos. Plus, ST has the new Savath & Savalas (Prefuse 73's side project) album coming next week.

In case you didn't know, Daft Punk is doing the soundtrack for the sequel Tron 2.0

Little Boots' US TV Debut

Video Recaps | Full Episodes | Webisodes

Mary Anne Hobbs, I so have a crush on you

Sounds a little creepy whenever somebody admits their crush in public, but it's true. Women with good music taste, instant crush. Then reality hits, not a chance. *sigh* At least we have the music.

Mary Anne Hobbs hosts a radio show over on BBC1, which is pretty amazing. It fulfills that weirdo-electronic taste you didn't know you have. In this video from the wonderful magazine XLR8R, she drops some knowledge on why she's digging some West Coast sounds and the UK scene. Also, big ups to the late John Peel and she rocks a wicked pair of shoes.

J'adore Paris

Satine October Dane Concert à Emporter
by lablogotheque

The Take-Away Shows over at La Blogotheque is one of the best music video websites you can visit if you haven't done so already. The performances appear really stripped down, and that creates a new level of beauty and intimacy if you're familar with the source material. Even if you're not familar with the songs or artists, you can still appreciate these videos.

I really like the videos shot in Paris because there always seem to be something unexpected that adds a unique quality to the perfomance. Check out Arcade Fire in an elevator or the kids jamming to Menomena. Plus, I've always wanted to visit Paris anyway and these videos just re-enforce my urge to go.

library love

(Photo credit: SomewhereinAK)

Before the Internet made things more accessible by a simple click download, getting good music took a little more savvy. One of the best places to go is the library. We all know that it's the place for books and reading, but I had no idea there was a media section when I was a kid. It blew my mind and I would constantly check out my limit of 5 cds. Near the library exit, there was a discard bin with free magazines and books. Years later as I got into vinyl, it dawned on me that the discard bin was an old wooden record shelf. When the Internet really took off, I kind of abandoned digging through the library cd collection. I still check out books and dvds, and will occasionally read some magazines when I have a couple free hours. It's still a great place to visit, and easily one of my favorite places in Anchorage or any city.

Record Collections

Years ago, some friends of mine started up an online magazine called Banter Online. I forget the mission statement or the primary focus, but I do remember contributing a really weak section called "On The Record." I say weak because I was very green with my writing and photography. Actually, I still am very green in both respects, but I'm working on them. What I tried doing was taking photo essays of DJs/collectors' record collections in Anchorage. The online magazine lasted only one issue for various reasons, and I ended up shooting four of my DJ friend's collection before I shifted focus to other things. Nonetheless, you can still see some photos at flickr, and perhaps someday I'll revive the photo project.


Dusts and Grooves - A diggin photo blog
I came across a Brooklyn-based, via Tel Aviv, via Mexico City, photographer's blog, which is doing what I attempted years ago. It's still in its early stages, but I'm digging the vibe and hope the guy keeps up with the project.

Too Legit Too Quit

As a kid, my family would visit our grandparents in the Bay Area whenever we had a chance. I remember many shenanigans with my cousins and little brother (My youngest brother was still a baby). They were good times, and I wish I could visit more often, but that's part of growing up. Hammer was mega huge back then, and I'm not gonna front and say I didn't like him. It's quite the opposite. I thought his stuff was entertaining and I always did like him more than Vanilla Ice. I still have Bay love, despite spending most of my life outside of my birthplace; Hayward, CA.

Hammer has been steadily making a come back and has a decent amount of people following him on twitter. I'm not sure if he or anyone could make it to the level he did in the early 90's, but I like seeing good people do their thing. One of his twitter posts today makes me wish I was little more focused and humble.

Hammer's Top 5 things to do today :
1.Gym
2.production meetings
3.Dancejam
4.rehearsals.
5.Be grateful and appreciative to be among the living

My today list looks like this;
1. Work on dad's resume
2. Continue reading Hitman by Bret Hart
3. Watch rented dvd
4. Sleep
5. ?

But I wish it was a little more like;
1. Gym
2. Listen to vinyl
3. Drink coffee and read
4. Have dinner with friends (or better, cook dinner for friends)
5. Bike to work

Also, if you would like to follow me on twitter, then holler at me here; http://twitter.com/ntorquiano

New Kids On The Glock

"Minneapolis' premier glockenspiel duo, New Kids on the Glock (Joe Beuckman & Mike Davis), perform the smash hit "Private Eyes" by Hall & Oates."

Yes! These dudes are so fresh.

Also, check out their version of "D.A.N.C.E." by Jus†ice;

Sasquatch 2009 Line-Up

Several years ago, I went to the Sasquatch out in the Gorge in Washington. It's a twothree day music festival held in a wonderful outdoor venue with three stages. For whatever reason, the year I went turned out to be anti-climatic. The pacing of the line-up along with the actual line-up did not work well. Yes, the big name acts get primetime, but you have to build tempo as well so that everyone is amped not bored and ready to call it a night. Now that I got that out of my system, I'm going to do a 180, and say that this year's line-up has me very tempted to fly out to Washington and give Sasquatch another try.

Day 1
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The Decemberists
Animal Collective
Bon Iver
Sun Kil Moon

Day 2
Nine Inch Nails
TV On The Radio
of Montreal
Avett Brothers
M83
The Wrens

Day 3
Erykah Badu
Fleet Foxes
Gogol Bordello
Santigold
Grizzly Bear
Explosions In the Sky
Black Moth Super Rainbow
Beach House
BLK JKS

For The Record Nerds

Also, this is where I should have been around the Inauguration;


Jay-Z My President is black Remix LIVE 1-18-09 from pleasedontstare.com on Vimeo.

Props and Cred to The Fader and Please Don't Stare

Go Ram!

One of the best films I've seen this year was The Wrestler. Everyone did a terrific job and it really shows. All the praise that Mickey Rourke is getting is well deserved and often overshadows the other actors' performances, but don't sleep on Marisa Tomei . She really pulled it off and even had my friend who I saw the film with say "I want to be as hot as Marisa Tomei when I'm in my 40's." The film breaks your heart, but you love that it does that and Bruce Springsteen's song is a perfect example. I'm rooting for The Wrestler and especially for Rourke at this year's Oscars.

Bonus; Mickey appeared on Charlie Rose last week, and you can watch the video over here, but note it clocks in at 54 minutes.

Slow Return

No promises on how often I will update, just trying to get back into the swing. Some of my friends still link this blog, so I might as well try to keep it active.

Here's a music video I saw over at The Fader's blog, which is pretty damn awesome. I think even vegetarians will have to agree to at least the first part of the video.


Sportsday Megaphone - Meet Me In The Middle from O W L S on Vimeo.

My Favorite Magazine

InternetsCelebrities' Checkmate

Metal Recommendation: Genghis Tron

Genghis Tron - Board Up the House

You can stream their album at their myspace. Also, the Guitar World blog has a six-part video feature that's worth viewing.

Feist - I Feel It All

Top 10 Albums for 2007

1. Low - Drums and Guns:
When I popped this album in the cd player, I must have listened to it five times in a row with no breaks. It absolutely floored me. It's an album I must listen to from start to finish. I can't remember the last time that happened.

2. The Field - From Here We Go Sublime:
After reading that Prefuse 73 enjoyed this album, I bought it on a whim. I can listen to this WHENEVER. So simple, minimal, but essential.

3. M.I.A. - Kala:
She does it again. Making the world feel like a global community. Merging so many sounds into a cohesive and focused sound that bangs.

4. Menomena - Friend and Foe:
This will be the slept on album that will make people go "how did I miss this?"

5. Feist - The Reminder:
Everyone's favorite singer to fall in love with came out with her third album. Most people know it from various commercials and tv appearances. But don't be a sucker, she broke my heart again with the album opener "So Sorry."

6. Mr. Hudson and The Library - A Tale of Two Cities:
A charming English lad and band..Let's hope their album hits stateside. Kanye West even picked them when he curated myspace's music page.

7. Justice - Cross:
Monster on the dancefloor. Forget the remixes and D.A.N.C.E. to every song or at least try to keep up.

8. Bat for Lashes - Fur and Gold:
Imagine the English cousins to Coco Rosie brewing darker spells and going for midnight bicycle rides.

9. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - 100 Days & 100 Nights:
With Amy Winehouse rejecting rehab, people should accept Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings into their lives.

10. Wale and Catchdubs - 100 Miles and Running:
In the year when Radiohead and Saul Williams gave away albums for free, mixtapes have always been a great free (thanks to bootlegs and the internet) promotion for hip-hop. Catchdubs ups the ante with his collabo with D.C. rapper Wale who kills it on the mic.

The Wire Prequels

Young Omar (1985)

Young Prop Joe (1962)

When Bunk Met McNulty (2000)

Sonny J - Can't Stop Moving

http://www.myspace.com/sonnyjmusic
DISASTRO the debut album comes out March 2008

Kid Sister f. Kanye West - Pro Nails video

Pretty sure, every blogger out there will be posting this up. Oh well, it's an ANTHEM.

Dangermouse's Workspace

The New York Times has a photo slideshow of Dangermouse's workspace.

The following links are probably a year old, but there's nothing on TV anyway so go ahead and revisit them.

Dangermouse featured in UCLA magazine

Dangermouse on Charlie Rose (long video, nearly 1 hour)

The Guardian's 1000 Albums To Hear Before You Die

The Guardian has a massive feature on 1000 albums to hear before you die. It's an A-Z list that strays away from obvious selections that are xeroxed on other music lists. One letter than immediately stands out is J, from J Dilla to Junior Boys. The letter J has an impressive roster that includes Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Janis Joplin, Joy Division, and even Daniel Johnston just to name a few. The letter Q has the least number of selections and its not hard to understand why. Ever try playing Scrabble? Qbert's "Wave Twisters" from 1998 could have been included in the list. An album composed entirely of DJ's scratching records that was later translated into a full-length animation of the same name. The Guardian realized that their list would spark conservation, and even did a follow-up feature that picked out what readers felt should have made the cut. Overall, their list spans a vast amount of artists and genres and would take a life-time to hear.

The Guardian's list of 1000 albums...

DJ Shadow in Africa

Chromeo Cover Medley

Several weeks old, but still worth watching. Had to resize the video, so it wouldn't eat the page, but here's a direct link.

Also, Gloomchasers cover Bonafied Lovin'

XL8R TV feat. Diplo

http://revision3.com/xlr8rtv

Back sort of...

I haven't killed the Push Play blog yet because it has some of my favorite links on one site where I can access anywhere. Plus, I may try some things like a podcast or uncensored version of Push Play. I'll keep you updated.


IN THE MIX:
Mickey Factz - Heaven's Fallout: I believe the term people are throwing around is "hopster," but don't be fooled and be your own judge by downloading it here.

Tittsworth went on an Australian tour and made a mix(right-click save as) for Opulent magazine.

Discobelle gets some of the best movers and shakers of the DJ scene to mix it up for them. Dave Nada throws down a half-hour of solid cuts that would slay dance floors.

PROPER RELEASES:
Hot 8 Brass Band - Rock with the Hot 8: C'mon! A Brass band cover of "Sexual Healing." What else do you need to know?

Kenna - Make Sure They See My Face: If I made music, then I wish I could be like Kenna. You can hear so many influences, but it's fused into a distinct voice that I really dig.

Chromatics - IV: I know I've already proclaimed my single of the year, but when I heard "Running Up the Hill" I nearly reconsidered. It's a song that would work in any setting. The rest of the album is in the same vein of italo-disco. Minimal, Steady pace, and at times haunting.

My singles of the year are something like this:

1. Soulsavers - Revival
2. Chromatics - Running Up the Hill
3. M.I.A. - Paper Planes
4. TV on the Radio - I Was a Lover
5. Justice - D.A.N.C.E.

Last Show

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
10:07 Soulsavers - Revival
10:11 Department of Eagles - Family Romance
10:22 VHS or Beta - The Melting Moon
10:27 Wolf Parade - I'll Believe In Anything
10:37 Pepe Deluxe - Indifference
10:39 KW Griff - Footstomping
10:41 Bondo Do Role - Funk da Esfiha
10:44 Shout Out Louds - Please Please Please
10:50 Arcade Fire - Wake Up (with David Bowie Central Park 2005 edit)
10:56 TV On The Radio - I Was A Lover

11:07 Dorando - Didn't I
11:11 Rick Ross - Hustlin' (Curtis Vodka Summer Bass Remix)
11:15 M.I.A. - Paper Planes
11:21 The National - Mr. November
11:25 Bloc Party - The Answer
11:33 Danger Mouse & Jemini - Ghetto Pop Life
11:37 Pretty Girl Make Graves - This Is Our Emergency
11:41 Bjork - Declare independence
11:43 Daft Punk - Rollin' and Scracthin'
11:47 The Blow - True Affection
11:54 Stars - Celebration Guns
11:57 Feist - So Sorry
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

So This Is Goodbye (R.I.P. Push Play 2004-2007 on KRUA)

I've felt the need to end Push Play for the whole year. When I shared my hesitations with fellow KRUA DJ's, most insisted that it not be cancelled. I kept it going, but have found myself to the point where I'm uninspired, unmotivated, and dare I say just faking it. [Last show will be 10/21, open invite to join me in the studio, just holler, out of state or international email pushplaykrua@gmail.com]

In simple and clichéd words that I hope many others will be able to say, KRUA changed my life. I'll forever be grateful for my time at the station, both as a volunteer and staff member. It's always been a belief of mine that you get what you give. Maybe I've become way too self-centered or needy, but I've recently questioned what has KRUA done for me? Meaning, I don't believe KRUA is giving me what I give (gave) it.

Perhaps, karma has kicked in or more appropriately, "payback is a bitch." It's still too early for me to fully analyze my faults in running the station. The Catholic in me struggles to confess and forgive. It's melodramatic, but for two years it was my life. Maybe this has been my greatest fault, not letting go. Everyone has been nice enough not to mention my failure with the exception of a few, but I suspect they think less of me. I would like to believe there were a number of factors leading to my falling out, but the fact remains that I was in charge; therefore, I'm more responsible than any other factor. This burden has sucked away my passion for KRUA and Push Play, but it has not killed my love or appreciation for radio.

I'll forever hold dear my memories and bonds that have grown from KRUA. But it's safe to say, it's my time to end my stay at KRUA. Queue outro; Nina Simone – Feeling Good.

-Neil Torquiano

playlist for 10/14/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
10:07 Feist - That's What I Say, It's Not..
10:11 Stars - Personal
10:14 Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - Our Hell
10:20 The National - Start a War
10:23 Kings of Conveniece - I Don't Know What I Can Save You From
10:28 Nouvelle Vague - Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't Have)?
10:37 JUSTICE - D.A.N.C.E. (Alan Braxe Remix)
10:42 Boys Noize - Wu-Tang
10:45 Prefuse 73 - Let It Ring
10:50 Easy Star All-Stars - No Surprises
10:54 Esau Mwamwaya - Tengazako 2
10:58 Dragons of Zynth - Take It To Ride

playlist for 10/7/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
10:06 John Lord Fonda - So Far Away (Alan Braxe Remix)
10:12 Young Jeezy - Trapstar (Bondo Do Role Remix)
10:14 Yelle - Je Veux Voir (Disco D Remix)
10:18 The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back (Future Math Bmore Edit)
10:21 Lupe Fiasco - American Terrorist
10:26 Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Something's Changed
10:34 Stars - My Favourite Book
10:38 Los Campesinos! - You!Me!Dancing!
10:44 Malajube - Fille a Plumes
10:48 Arcade Fire - Wake Up
10:56 Sigur Ros - Glósóli

11:07 edIT - Crunk De Gaulle (Feat. Busdriver, TTC, D-Styles)
11:12 TTC - Turbo
11:16 Max Peezay - Lemmeltåget
11:20 Pierre Lapointe - Deux Par Deux Rassemblés (Ghislain Poirier Remix)
11:27 M.I.A. - World Town
11:36 Prefuse 73 - Prog Version Slowly Crushed
11:40 Serengeti & Polyphonic - Waste of Time
11:43 PRE - I Met Her in the Bin
11:45 The Coathangers - Don't Touch My Shit
11:47 Chromeo - Tenderoni (Sinden Remix with Kid Sister)
11:55 Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - The Lottery
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

playlist for 9/30/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
10:10 LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends
10:17 MGMT - Electric Feel
10:20 Matthew Dear - Pom Pom
10:25 Tunng - No Man Can Find the War
10:32 Ryhmefest - Build Me Up (Feat. ODB)
10:36 Bondo Do Role - office Boy
10:39 The Futureheads - Alms
10:41 Busdriver - Sun Shower
10:44 Lips and Ribs - Battle in Nagoya
10:47 TV on the Radio - Staring at the Sun
10:50 Scanners - Lowlife
10:54 Plasticines - Loser
10:58 The Raincoats - You're a Million

11:08 Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Be Easy
11:11 Hot Chip - My Piano
11:16 !!! - Must Be The Moon
11:22 Kid Sister - Girlie Rock
11:25 Dabaaz - Paris
11:28 Scottie B and King Tutt - African Chant
11:38 Emynd & Bo Bliz - He Kissed Me
11:41 Tittsworth - 4 Tops
11:44 M.I.A. - Paper Planes (Remix with Donnis)
11:47 Yo La Tango - How to Make a Baby Elephant Float
11:53 Jens Lekman - Postcard to Nina
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

playlist for 9/23/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
10:09 Aqueduct - Zero the Controls
10:14 The Blow - True Affection
10:17 Low - Hatchet (Optimimi Version)
10:22 Cibo Matto - King of Silence
10:26 Common - Southside
10:36 Madlib (Beat Konducta)- West Zone
10:37 Madlib (Beat Konducta)- Get It Right
10:39 Bappi Lahiri - Jimmy Jimmy Aaja
10:43 Junior Boys - In the Morning (Hot Chip Remix)
10:51 The Unicorns - I was born a Unicorn
10:54 You Say Party! We Say Die! - Poison
10:56 Bloc Party - I Still Remember

11:06 Jens Lekman - And I Remember Every Kiss
11:09 Candie Payne - I Wish I Could Loved You More
11:12 Cassius - Eye Water (Feat. Pharrell Williams)
11:20 Vampire Weekend - Walcott
11:24 The Go! Team - Universal Speech
11:27 Deise Tigrona - Injeção
11:35 M.I.A. - Far Far
11:39 Calvin Harris - Acceptable in the 80s
11:44 Shout Out Louds - You Are Dreaming
11:47 VHS or Beta - Born It All Down
11:52 The Coathangers - Don't Touch My Shit
11:55 The National - Start a War
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

last week tracklist

tba

playlist for 9/6/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:11 The Paper Chase - You Will Never Take Me Alive
11:15 JUSTICE - Stress
11:20 Tepr - Un Accident De Voiture
11:24 Wes Fif - Haterz
11:28 Bonde Des Impostora - Pedro
11:33 Bats for Lashes - What's a Girl to Do?
11:38 Teagan and Sara - Nineteen
11:40 M83 - Don't Save Us From the Flames
11:45 Pelican - March Into the Sea (JK Broadrick Remix)

12:01 Saul Williams - Talk to Strangers
12:07 Department of Eagles - Sailing By Night
12:11 Black Moth Super Rainbow - Sun Lips
12:15 Metric - Monster Hospital
12:18 The Thermals - A Pillar of Salt
12:24 The Coathangers - Where the Hell Were You?
12:27 The Go! Team - Titanic Vandalism
12:34 LCD Soundsystem - "You Can't Hide" Song off that Mixtape
12:39 Mark Ronson - Stop Me
12:43 Kano - Feel Free
12:47 Menomena - Boyscout'n
12:56 Stars - Take Me To The Riot
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

Curtis Vodka in the Mix (June 2007)

A little over two hours in the mix, so I broke the file down into two parts.

Part 1

Part 2

1. White Light Circus - The Shot!
2. Grandmaster Flash - The Message (Datashat Remix)
3. New Kids on The Block - You Got It (The Right Stuf)
4. Jimmy Edgar - Personal Information
5. Architecture In Helsinki - Heart It Races (DJ Atrak Remix)
6. Justice - D.A.N.C.E.
7. The Go! Team - Ladyflash (Hot Chip Remix)
8. Daft Punk - Da Funk (Casio Inc. Amazing Disco Remix)
9. Patrick Cowley - Goin' Home
10. New Edition - Cool It Now
11. Sagat - Funk Dat
12. Girls Are Short - I Wonder If I Take You Home
13. Les Visiteurs - Snoops Acid Drop
14. Daft Punk - Around The World (Killdahype Remix)
15. Lorn - T.R.E.N.D.
16. Chromeo - Opening Up (Ce Soir On Danse)
17. Afro Erotica - French Kiss
18. Cassius - Thrilla
19. Lidell Townsell - Nu Nu
20. Antilope & Tigerskin - Just In Case
21. Puzique - Relax
22. Alan Braxe & Kris Menace - Lumberjack
23. Chicken Lips - White Dwarf (Freaks Last Days of Disco Re-do)
24. Acid Jacks - Awake Since 78 (MSTRKRFT Remix)
25. CSS - Lets Make Love (SMD Remix)
26. Claude VonStroke - Whos Afraid of Detroit? (Tanner Ross Remix)
27. Chromeo - Bonafied Lovin' (Tough Guys)
28. Audio Bullys - Bang Bang
29. Basement Jaxx - Take Me Back To Your House (Speaker Junk Remix)
30. Uffie - First love
31. Le Castle Vania - Tigertron (Toxic Avenger Remix)
32. SMD - Its The Beat! (Luke Vibert Remix)
33. We In Music - Now That Love Has Gone (The Buffalo Bunch Cryin In The Dark Mix)
34. SUSA Superstars - Make Me Feel
35. Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are Rockstars
36. Shout Out Out Out Out - Dude, You Feel Electrical
37. The Girls ft Boy - Believe (Dirty Disco Youth Remix)
38. Jesse Garcia - Off Da Hook!
39. Dada Life - Big Time (Linus Loves Remix)
40. The Chemical Brothers - Do It Again
41. TIGRTRON - We Are Coming! (Demo Preview Sample)
42. Who Made Who - Satisfactions
43. DatA - J'aime Pas I'Art
44. TEPR - Coke & Cream
45. Curtis Vodka - It Aint All Bad!
46. Eddie Murphy & Rick James - Party All The Time
47. Thomas Bangalter - Outrun
48. CSS - Alala
49. Snowden - Black Eyes (Le Castle Vania Remix)
50. Miss Kittin ft L.A. Williams - Requiem For A Hit
51. Shy Child - Noise Wont Stop (Buraka Som Sistema Remix)
52. Vyle - Eastbay Flatbrim
53. Toecutter/Captian Ahab - 2Nite 2Nite (Captian Ahab Remix)

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playlist for 8/23/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:10 Tom Waits - Missing My Son
11:14 Lhasa - La Confession
11:17 Gal Costa - Lost in Paradise
11:19 Yesterday's New Quintet - Upa Neguinho
11:23 Robert Glasper - Maiden Voyage/Everything In Its Right Place
11:34 Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators - No One's Gonna Love You
11:40 Bumps - Fun Injury
11:42 Singing Principle - Women's Liberation
11:45 Billie Holiday - Strange Fruit (Tricky Remix)
11:48 Portishead - Only You
11:53 Thom Yorke - Black Swan
11:58 Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell, & Kanye West - Us Placers

12:04 Backini - Gogo-Killer
12:10 Talib Kweli & Madlib - Soul Music
12:13 Zion I The Grouch - Make U Fly
12:18 The Expressions - These Moments
12:20 Dwele - Weekend Love
12:24 Sa-Ra - Rosebuds
12:33 Consequence - Don't Forget Em
12:37 Blue Scholars - Self-Portrait
12:42 Wu-Tang Clan - Da Mystery of Chessboxin'
12:47 TTC - Strip Pour Moi
12:54 M.I.A. - World Town
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

playlist for 8/16/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:13 Feist - 1 2 3 4 (Vanshe Remix)
11:18 Breakwater - Release the Beast
11:22 LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends
11:35 Yppah - What's the Matter?
11:37 Snowden - Counterfeit Rules
11:41 Aesop Rock - Bent Life
11:45 Panda Bear - Comfy in Nautica
11:49 The Teeth - Walk Like a Clown
11:52 April March - Chick Habit
11:54 Mars Volta - Cassandra Gemini - C,D,E

12:05 Pharoahe Monch - Welcome to Terrordome
12:09 Liars - There's Always Room on the Broom
12:12 The Rapture - WAYUH (Scottie B Remix)
12:16 Baby Guts - Rocket Hips
12:18 Soho Dolls - Trash the Rental (Crystal Castles Remix)
12:23 Dizzee Rascal - Da Feelin'
12:27 Bjork - Declare Independence
12:35 Nicole Willis & the Soul Investigators - Keep Reachin' Up
12:41 Joy Denalane - Change (Feat. Lupe Fiasco)
12:45 M.I.A. - Bamboo Burger
12:50 Tom Waits - Army Ants
12:56 Aqueduct - Growing up with GNR
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

playlist for 8/9/2007

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:09 Air - Mer Du Japon (The Teenagers Remix)
11:14 Bloc Party - I Still Remember
11:18 Baltimore Bass Connection - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
11:22 Cuizinier - Take My Breathe Away
11:25 New York Pony Club - The Bomb
11:35 Busdriver - Sun Shower
11:40 Ladytron - Nuhorizons
11:44 Cadence Weapon - Holy Smoke
11:47 El- P - The Overly Dramatic Truth
11:51 Ghislain Poirier - Don't Smile, Its Post-Modern
11:55 M.I.A. - Come Around (Feat. Timbaland)
11:59 JME - Final Boss

12:04 Dizzee Rascal - Where Da G's (Feat. Bun B and Pimp C)
12:11 M.I.A. - XR2
12:15 Soulwax - E Talking
12:19 Matt and Kim - 5K
12:21 Klaxons - Gravity's Rainbow (Van She remix)
12:29 Eddie Spencer - If This Is Love (I'd Rather Be Lonely)
12:33 Mr. Hudson & The Library - 2x2
12:39 Jamiroquai - Feel Like It Should (SA-RA Remix)
12:43 Tiombe Lockhart - O'Bloody Days, O'Starry Nights on the Bowery
12:46 Dabaaz - 76
12:51 Common - Break My Heart
12:57 Low - Hatchet
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

playlist for 8/2/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:09 Feist - Sea-Lion (Chromeo Remix)
11:13 Dr Octagon - Trees
11:15 Dabaaz - Paris
11:22 M.I.A. - Chicken Noodle Flu (Mad Decent Remix)
11:26 M.I.A. - Mango Pickle Down River (with The Wilcannia Mob)
11:32 The Go! Team - Flashlight Fight
11:35 Common - Southside
11:41 Candie Payne - All I Need to Hear
11:44 Mark Ronson - Pretty Green (feat. Santo Gold)
11:47 The Shins - Sea Legs
11:53 Bats for Lashes - Sad Eyes
11:57 Stars - Set Yourself on Fire (Final Fantasy Remix)

12:07 Midnight Juggernaughts - 45 and Rising
12:11 Kid Sister - Control
12:14 Baby Guts - Untitled
12:16 Crystal Castles - Trash Hologram
12:18 The Little Ones - High on a Mill
12:25 M.I.A. - Paper Planes
12:28 M.I.A. - Jimmy

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playlist for 7/19/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:10 Them Two - Am I Good Man
11:12 Harlem Underground Band - Ain't No Sunshine
11:15 Culver City Dub Collective - Everything (Ralicke Remix)
11:21 Candie Payne - I Wish I Could Loved You More
11:24 Wale and Catchdubs - D.A.N.C.E.
11:27 Kid Sister - Control
11:39 Paul Engermann - Push It To The Limit
11:42 Chromeo - Waiting 4 U
11:46 Valerie Dore - Get Closer
11:52 Clipse - Mr. Me Too (Curtis Vodka Remix)
11:57 Sa-Ra - Feel The Bass

12:06 M.I.A. - Boyz
12:10 TV On The Radio - New Health Rock
12:15 Yeah Yeah Yeahs - 10x10
12:21 Modernstate - SSMF
12:23 Dan Deacon - The Crystal State
12:26 Simian Mobile Disco - I Believe
12:33 Geto Boys - Damn It Feels Good To Be Gangsta
12:37 DJ Medhi - Singatune (Spiller Remix)
12:43 Kanye West - Stronger
12:49 Os Carrascos - Vem Nenem Pro Labirinto
12:53 Cool Kids - One Two
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

Summer is Going to Hurt You

Loving the summer of 07. Despite the lack of employment, it's been all good. At the end of May, I went to St. Paul with my dad for an award banquet. Bounced over to Seattle to spend time with a good friend before she moves to Boston. Went down to Sacramento to kick with the family, and had a road trip to Las Vegas as well.
Been back in the AK for a number of weeks, but KRUA is going through some technical issues. Also, summer time in Alaska is probably one of the most beautiful places in the world. Can you blame djs for a college station to play hooky during this time of year? Anyway, what I'm trying to say is thanks to all of you who still check the blog and KRUA out on the regular. Hopefully, we'll be up and running in a more consistent manner soon enough.

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playlist for 6/28/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:13 Department of Eagles - The Piano in the Bathtub
11:17 Mr. Hudson & The Library - 2x2
11:20 Sia - Breathe Me (Four Tet remix)
11:26 Feist - La Meme Histoire
11:34 Marlena Shaw - California Soul
11:37 Joy Denalane - Change [Feat. Lupe Fiasco]
11:41 Consequence - Don't Forget Em
11:46 Ghostface Killah - Underwater
11:50 Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Way Out
11:53 Wolf Parade - This Heart's Fire
11:57 Arcade Fire - Black Wave/Bad Vibrations

12:06 Joakim - I Wish You Were Here
12:10 Chromeo - Waiting 4 U
12:14 Expose - Point of No Return
12:18 Shout Out Louds - Tonight I Have to Leave It (Kleerup Remix)
12:22 Simian Mobile Disco - Hustler
12:28 Kid Sister - Pro Nails
12:34 Dizzee Rascal - Da Feelin
12:38 Pendulum - Slam
12:42 Turf Talk - Bring the Base Back
12:46 Justice - Genesis
12:53 Bondo Do Role - Office Boy
12:56 The Strokes - What Ever Happened
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

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I never pay attention to blogger update because there's so many blogs out there, but Iran Graffiti and Urban Art Report is pretty dope.

playlist for 6/7/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:09 Black Moth Super Rainbow - The Afternoon Turns Pink
11:12 Prefuse 73 - Busy Signal
11:15 Mylo - Sunworshipper
11:18 Martin Denny - Midnight Cowboy
11:20 Paavoharju - Ilmaa Virtaa
11:23 Metal Hearts - Gentleman's Spell
11:33 Ellis the Vacuumchild - Summershitty Songs
11:36 Germans - I Am the Teacher
11:43 Belle and Sebastian - Dirty Dream Number 2
11:47 The Pipettes - Because It's Not Love (But It's Still a Feeling)
11:50 Justice - D.A.N.C.E.
11:55 Bjork - Earth Intruders (Spank Rock Remix)

12:07 Seelenluft - Mes Amis
12:10 Kanye West - Young Folks
12:14 Peter Bjorn & John - Young Folks
12:18 Bondo Do Role - Funk Da Esfiha
12:21 JCW - Beirut (Bmore Remix)
12:23 Emynd & Bo Bliz - He Kissed Me
12:27 Bloc Party - I Still Remember
12:34 Arcade Fire - The Well and the Lighthouse
12:38 Aqueduct - Just the Way I Are
12:45 Saul Williams - Talk to Strangers
12:48 El-P - The League of Extraordinary Nobodies
12:50 Busdriver - Sunshower
12:58 April March - Chick Habit
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

on hiatus

Vacation in Seattle.
Show returns ?
Updates more sporadic

playlist for 5/17/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:13 Desert Planet - Asteroid Hopper
11:17 Lophatjello - Rygar remix
11:20 Beck - Bad Cartridge (E-Pro remix)
11:23 Rainbow Lion Roll & Kappa Agari - Tiger Sushi
11:32 DJ Tameil - Street Fighter in Da Ghetto
11:35 Mike the 2600 King - Punch That Shit Out
11:38 M.I.A. - Superlang (Cry.On.My.Console)
11:44 Eliot Lipp - Rap Tight
11:48 Tepr - Frankie Hill
11:51 Idiot Pilot - A Day in the Life of a Poolshark
11:59 HORSE the Band - A Million Exploding Suns

12:07 Minibosses - Wizards and Warriors
12:15 The Advantage - Castlevania 3 & Willow & Megaman 2
12:19 Killdahype - G-Boys
12:28 Saskrotch - Megaman 3
12:29 Cadence Weapon - Lisa's Spider
12:34 Final Fantasy - Pray
12:43 Bjork - Innocence
12:47 Tempest/Damage - Acid Jazzed Evening
12:50 The Postal Service - Nothing Better
12:57 The Blow - True Affection
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

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playlist for 5/10/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:10 Air - Playground Love
11:16 The Crash - Pony Ride
11:26 Bone Thugs - Thuggish Ruggish Bone
11:37 Song for Starfish - Axonbiologist
11:41 The National - Mr. November
11:47 Feist - 1 2 3 4
11:53 Youth Group - Forever Young

12:10 Weezer - Say It Ain't So
12:14 Mylo - Drop the Pressure
12:23 Paolo Nutini - New Shoes
12:26 Ben Lee - Float On
12:29 Wes Fif - Haterz
12:36 Stars - One More Night
12:42 Eliot Smith - Somebody I Used to Know
12:49 Manic Street Preachers - If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next
12:53 Justice - D.A.N.C.E.
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

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no show this week

If you're a college student at the tail ends of finals, then I feel ya. This week's episode has been cancelled for more time to study, but enjoy the Patrick Wolf video. T-Minus..err..I need a fricking miracle to pull this semester off. Good luck and congrats to the class of 2007!

PSA: If you still have time to do your work ahead of time, then DO IT.

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playlist for 4/26/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:12 Newham Generals - Stay Fly (DJ Semtex Exclusive)
11:15 JME - Deadout
11:18 Max Peezay - Emergency (Feat. Ears & Radioclit)
11:23 Santogold - Shuv It
11:26 Tepr - Chantez (Feat. Cuiziner)
11:34 Justice - D.A.N.C.E.
11:41 Wale - Good Girl (Cousin Cole Remix)
11:46 Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Y Control (Tommie Sunshine Remix)
11:50 The Vanishing - Lovesick
11:53 Nine Inch Nails - Sin
11:56 We Are Wolves - T.R.O.U.B.L.E.

12:06 Klaxons - Golden Skans (Sebastian Remix)
12:10 Matt & Kim - Dash After Dash
12:14 Busdriver - Sun Shower
12:19 Chow Nasty - Ungawa (XXXChange Remix Feat. Ronnie Darko)
12:23 Emynd & Bo Bliz - He Kissed Me
12:37 Bondo Do Role - Gasolina (Buraka Som Sistema Remix)
12:41 DJ B-Stee - Rip It Like This
12:45 DJ Medhi - Signatune (Thomas Bangalter Re-Edit)
12:51 Patrick Wolf - Magic Position
12:55 Dntel - I'd Like to Know
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

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playlist for 4/19/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:07 Copy - Afro Queen
11:14 Rokysopp - What Else Is There? (Thin White Duke Remix)
11:20 Machel Montano & Xtatik - With or Without You
11:24 Kid Sister - Pro Nails
11:27 Os Carrascos - Vem Nenem Pro Labirnto3
11:36 Wolf Parade - This Heart Is On Fire (Curtis Vodka Remix)
11:42 Yazoo - Don't Go
11:45 Murs - Bad Man
11:49 Patrick Wolf - The Stars
11:53 Feist - So Sorry
11:58 Mark Ronson - God Put a Smile Upon Your Face

12:04 Cousin Cole - Thuggish Ruggish Love
12:09 Shout Out Louds - Hurry Up Let's Go
12:13 Matt and Kim - Dash After Dash
12:18 De La Soul - A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturday"
12:24 Breakwater - Release the Beast
12:28 Lo-Fi-Fnk - Change Channel
12:35 Stevie Tech Nicks - Candy Rain
12:38 The Changes - In the Dark
12:43 N.E.R.D. - Things Are Getting Better
12:47 Yellow Magic Orchestra - Firecracker
12:50 Wes Fif - Haterz
12:56 Arcade Fire - Ocean of Noise
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

video killed the radio star

reminds me of Bjork's "Oh So Quiet" video

playlist for 4/12/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
11:12 Mark Ronson - Toxic [Feat. Ol' Dirty Bastard and Tiggers]
11:16 Alice Russell - Somebody's Gonna Love You
11:20 The Pipettes - Winter's Sky
11:24 Peter Bjorn & John - Young Folks
11:28 Cousin Cole - Chicken Moose Rhino Monkey Part 2
11:39 Santogold - Shuv It
11:43 Wu-Tang Clan - Ain't Nuthin' To Fuck With (Bird Peterson Remix)
11:47 Spankrock - Bump [Feat. Amanda Blank]
11:55 Expose - Point of No Return

12:02 Fancy - What's Your Name Again (Busy P Remix)
12:07 Amy Winehouse - Rehab (Hot Chip Remix)
12:14 Joakim - Lonely Hearts
12:18 Busdriver - Sun Shower
12:23 LCD Soundsystem - Someone Great
12:32 RJD2 - Laws of the Gods
12:34 Beirut - The Canals of Our City
12:40 Low - Hatchet (Optimimi Version)
12:44 Feist - Intuition
12:55 Illinois - What Can I Do For You
12:57 Jesus & Mary Chain - Just Like Honey
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

video killed the radio star

playlist for 4/5/07

Intro - Cut Copy - Zap Zap (Push Play Sound Bite Edit)
DAMN YOU LAPTOP!!
11:24 Cibo Matto - King of Silence (Dan the Automator Remix)
11:36 Johnny Blaze - Black Sheep
11:39 The Horrors - Sheena is a Parasite
11:41 The Incredible Moses Leroy - 1983
11:48 Feist - Sea Lion Woman
11:52 Low - Hatchet (Optimimi Version)
11:56 Avett Brothers - All My Mistakes

12:10 Arcade Fire - Neon Bible (Paris Freight Elevator Version)
12:12 Snowden - Stop Your Bleeding
12:17 Maria Taylor - My Own Fault
12:19 Coco Rosie - Werewolf
12:27 The Clash - Career Opportunities
12:29 Minor Threat - Seeing Red
12:30 The Plot to Blow Up The Eiffel Tower - Vulture Kontrol
12:36 Notorious B.I.G. - Party and Bullshit (Ratatat Remix)
12:43 Klaxons - It's Not Over Yet
12:47 El-P - The Overly Dramatic Truth
12:51 The Stills - Still in Love Song
Outro - Nina Simone - Feeling Good

video killed the radio star