Just a quick blurb about a post I made last month concerning two excellent emerging artists.
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For those of you who might always be on the lookout for new music or any other ear candy, you owe it to yourself to check out Go Home Productions. GHP, or "Mark" as some people know him, does something very special with his mixes. If you've never heard the loosely defined genre term "mash" I'm going to assume you can figure out what it means on your own. GHP is a true gem, and while the music definately has a novelty feel to it, I can't help but spin most of GHP's songs again and again. Everyone, and I mean *everyone* needs to check him out. You might not be able to download his full library of releases anymore, but being on his mailing list will allow you to recieve notices of when tracks are posted for download.
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While I'm at it, I need to plug another artist here. Raygun, also known as Jason Howell, has been producing some really awesome house tracks. His latest album, "Difference Engine", displays some excellent subdued beats that are crafted well enough for casual listening and club use. He also recently did a DJ mix on San Francisco's Beathustler Radio (the website sucks balls, but it's where the mix was done). Check him out if you can! I believe he gives away free copies of his CD by request.
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back to writing my english final! blah ;P
Sunday, December 14, 2003
Thursday, December 04, 2003
Way Out West DJ Set On Annie Nightingale (Radio 1)
Way Out West has been one of those influential techno groups for me. I listened to them since I was first introduced to techno by a friend in high school. In the few minutes I have left here at work, I wanted to share with everyone the latest DJ set from Way Out West available via Hybrid's website, Hybridized.org.
This DJ set, exclusively done for England's Radio 1, is amazing! It has dance elements to it, but is very relaxed. Words fail me at this moment to properly describe it. That's why I *demand* that you, who hopefully enjoys similar taste in music, download the mix set here.
I'll expand upon this at a later date =)
Go listen, enjoy, and let me know what you think using the comments below!
This DJ set, exclusively done for England's Radio 1, is amazing! It has dance elements to it, but is very relaxed. Words fail me at this moment to properly describe it. That's why I *demand* that you, who hopefully enjoys similar taste in music, download the mix set here.
I'll expand upon this at a later date =)
Go listen, enjoy, and let me know what you think using the comments below!
Thursday, November 20, 2003
Welcome to the newly revamped section, formerly called "What I'm listening to", now dubbed "I'm Listening".
In the coming months this journal style page will fill up with reviews, opinions, suggestions, questions... basically whatever comes out of my head concerning the music I listen to.
I'll explain more later since I'm at work setting this up (I should be doing other things on company time, hehe). For now, here's the backlog of the previous "What I'm Listening To" page:
Albums
-Jane's Addiction - Strays :: While growing up in the 90's, of course I was into grunge and alternative music and of course I've been a fan of Jane's Addiction for a long time. I'm also very partial to Dave Navarro.. he's the man! Loved him in RHCP, and his solo album as well as Jane's Addiction. The new album is awesome! It's got some great rock on it and some more traditional sounding music from the band. Well balanced and easy to listen to I often find this in my truck's cd player.
-Cafe Del Mar - Chillhouse Mix Vol.1 :: I love the Cafe del Mar series (sorry, I'm a little lazy in putting my accents on foriegn words). The perfect blend of laid back techno, house, and lounge music is always good to listen to as background music or turned up for social gatherings and late night adventuring. This entry into the series is a completely awesome collection of house tracks that contain hints of down-tempo, slight-disco return, and funk grooves. Everything is subdued in the traditional Cafe Del Mar style, but presented so well that you can chill to it and also feel in a relaxed dance mood.. if that makes *any* sense. Check it out.
-Sneaker Pimps - Bloodsport :: I've been a long time fan of the Sneaker Pimps as soon as I got ahold of a copy of "Becoming X". I havn't looked into it much, but this release has male vocals with female back-ups. However, the music and overall feel of the music is unchanged while still maintaining fresh sounds and arrangements. You won't find as much trip-hop on this album, but it's not a bad thing at all.
-Placebo - Sleeping with Ghosts :: When I first heard Placebo, which was quite awhile ago, I really didn't think much of them. However, many years later I've come to really enjoy the music of Placebo. I like this album in particular because it shows off the originality of their sound. I will admit that the vocals aren't for everyone, but the unusual sound of the lead singers voice along side some great music and effects makes for some really haunting and memorable songs.
-Interpol - Turn On The Bright Lights // Interpol is very relaxing trip-out style rock. They remind me very much of a cross between Superdrag and Doves, if that means anything to anyone. I really dig their latest CD. I honestly thought they were from the UK or somewhere other than the US, they do what they do well ;) (They're from New York).
-LTJ Bukem - Journey Inwards // If you're into techno, then you've probably heard this name or seen this name in so many places. LTJ Bukem is one of the revolutionary artists to bring Drum & Bass into the dance scene and popular music. Deviant from the standard hardcore drum & bass in-your-face style songs, LTJ Bukem is one of the many artists that incorperate the Drum & Bass ethic of fast drum lines and deep bass yet also mix in elements of jazz, blues, trance, and other musical styles. This CD is definately one get ahold of.
-Thunderball - Scorpio Rising // so I wish I had found Thunderball earlier.. but what's the fun in that? Discovering new artists that you really really like is always a joy with music. I stumbled upon Thunderball's first release, "The Ambassadors of Style", and I loved it. Last weekend (of the 24th of November), I was in Best Buy with Erin and I picked up Scorpio Rising. Frickin excellent CD.. Very chill, smooth, with the spy-influenced setups (afterall, "Thunderball" is a James Bond movie.. isn't it?). Anyone liking trip-hop/down tempo/chillout, check out Thunderball.
Singled out songs
FC Kahuna - Hayling
Tomas Schumacher - Good Life
Placebo - English Summer Rain
Bush - Letting the Cables Sleep (N.O.W. remix)
Marschmellows - Soulpower (Jazzanova mix)
Ski - Fifths (Jazzanova mix)
Jazzy M - Jazzin' the way you Know (Ministry Mix)
In the coming months this journal style page will fill up with reviews, opinions, suggestions, questions... basically whatever comes out of my head concerning the music I listen to.
I'll explain more later since I'm at work setting this up (I should be doing other things on company time, hehe). For now, here's the backlog of the previous "What I'm Listening To" page:
Albums
-Jane's Addiction - Strays :: While growing up in the 90's, of course I was into grunge and alternative music and of course I've been a fan of Jane's Addiction for a long time. I'm also very partial to Dave Navarro.. he's the man! Loved him in RHCP, and his solo album as well as Jane's Addiction. The new album is awesome! It's got some great rock on it and some more traditional sounding music from the band. Well balanced and easy to listen to I often find this in my truck's cd player.
-Cafe Del Mar - Chillhouse Mix Vol.1 :: I love the Cafe del Mar series (sorry, I'm a little lazy in putting my accents on foriegn words). The perfect blend of laid back techno, house, and lounge music is always good to listen to as background music or turned up for social gatherings and late night adventuring. This entry into the series is a completely awesome collection of house tracks that contain hints of down-tempo, slight-disco return, and funk grooves. Everything is subdued in the traditional Cafe Del Mar style, but presented so well that you can chill to it and also feel in a relaxed dance mood.. if that makes *any* sense. Check it out.
-Sneaker Pimps - Bloodsport :: I've been a long time fan of the Sneaker Pimps as soon as I got ahold of a copy of "Becoming X". I havn't looked into it much, but this release has male vocals with female back-ups. However, the music and overall feel of the music is unchanged while still maintaining fresh sounds and arrangements. You won't find as much trip-hop on this album, but it's not a bad thing at all.
-Placebo - Sleeping with Ghosts :: When I first heard Placebo, which was quite awhile ago, I really didn't think much of them. However, many years later I've come to really enjoy the music of Placebo. I like this album in particular because it shows off the originality of their sound. I will admit that the vocals aren't for everyone, but the unusual sound of the lead singers voice along side some great music and effects makes for some really haunting and memorable songs.
-Interpol - Turn On The Bright Lights // Interpol is very relaxing trip-out style rock. They remind me very much of a cross between Superdrag and Doves, if that means anything to anyone. I really dig their latest CD. I honestly thought they were from the UK or somewhere other than the US, they do what they do well ;) (They're from New York).
-LTJ Bukem - Journey Inwards // If you're into techno, then you've probably heard this name or seen this name in so many places. LTJ Bukem is one of the revolutionary artists to bring Drum & Bass into the dance scene and popular music. Deviant from the standard hardcore drum & bass in-your-face style songs, LTJ Bukem is one of the many artists that incorperate the Drum & Bass ethic of fast drum lines and deep bass yet also mix in elements of jazz, blues, trance, and other musical styles. This CD is definately one get ahold of.
-Thunderball - Scorpio Rising // so I wish I had found Thunderball earlier.. but what's the fun in that? Discovering new artists that you really really like is always a joy with music. I stumbled upon Thunderball's first release, "The Ambassadors of Style", and I loved it. Last weekend (of the 24th of November), I was in Best Buy with Erin and I picked up Scorpio Rising. Frickin excellent CD.. Very chill, smooth, with the spy-influenced setups (afterall, "Thunderball" is a James Bond movie.. isn't it?). Anyone liking trip-hop/down tempo/chillout, check out Thunderball.
Singled out songs
FC Kahuna - Hayling
Tomas Schumacher - Good Life
Placebo - English Summer Rain
Bush - Letting the Cables Sleep (N.O.W. remix)
Marschmellows - Soulpower (Jazzanova mix)
Ski - Fifths (Jazzanova mix)
Jazzy M - Jazzin' the way you Know (Ministry Mix)
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