Holy Grail (Archive of Essential Mixes)

Via Mixpak

Like Whoa! Flashbacks to high school; Napster explodes, teens like me download like crazy. Anything from the BBC was and really still is great stuff.

Every Essential Mix from 1993 to 2010. This will probably not last forever, once word spreads. Get Some!

1997 - Daft Punk
1998 - Air
2003 - DJ Shadow
2007 - Mark Ronson
2007 - Diplo
2007 - Hot Chip
2008 - Flying Lotus

Some tracklistings, but only runs from 2010 to 2003.

Double Dose For Your Tuesday

JR - EXTRAIT "WOMEN ARE HEROES", Kibera, Kenya
by JR

Not really music related but this video is awesome. JR is a Paris based photographer and continues to be amazing.



2DopeBrothers posted some excellent radio tributes to Grandmaster Roc Raida who passed away this month.

DJ Eclipse's Halftime Radio Show Massive three part download..a who's who of the DJ community sharing their thoughts on Raida..plus old cassette recordings of Roc Raida.

DJ Premier's Radio Tribute

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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)

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 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

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