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)

video killed the radio star