R.I.P. Guru

Posted on | April 20, 2010 | No Comments

Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal is no more.

Guru (born Keith Elam) lost his lengthy battle with cancer.

He was 47.

Too damn young to kick the bucket like that.

One of the best MC in all of hip hop and with his ex-partner DJ Premier,
part of the most influential East Coast MC/DJ tandem in Gang Starr.

Can’t forget all those cool Jazzmatazz records.

He will be missed.

Update ( 04. 27. 2010 )

A touching tribute from his brother Harry published in the Boston Globe.

Also, DJ Premier put together a mix in tribute to Guru which you can download
right here.

Gang Starr – “Manifest”

Gang Starr – “Just To Get A Rep”

Gang Starr – “Step In The Arena”

Guru Feat. Donald Byrd – “Loungin”

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Osheaga 2010: More Additions To The Lineup

Posted on | April 19, 2010 | No Comments

DEVO!

Just added to the Osheaga lineup.

They’ve been doing one-off shows here and there for the last few years
(A main act @ Coachella this weekend) but now they’re hitting the touring
circuit full time to promote their first album in 20 years
(for a June release) of new material.

If you go on their website, some dude name Jacob is asking the general
public to choose which 12 songs (out of 16) will make the final cut
on the new album. A very cool, interactive way to be part of the Devo
experience.

They’ve also re-issued two of their classic albums: 1978 debut
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! and 1982‘s Freedom of Choice.

Other artists/bands just added to Osheaga’s roster:

Kele Okereke (Bloc Party lead singer promoting his 1st solo album)
Owen Pallett
The Walkmen
Japandroids
The Antlers
The Morning Benders
Seu Jorge
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes
Cage The Elephant
Ingrid Michaelson
We Are Wolves
Pawa Up First

Tickets still available right here.

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MVs Collection #15

Posted on | April 18, 2010 | No Comments

SPC ECO – “Like It Is”

Trippy, black & white, strobe infused performance video. Directed by Wombbaby.

This sweet piece of Shoegazian Dream Pop is taken from their new, 5 song EP
titled “Silver Clouds”.

Do get your hands on their most excellent 2009 debut album “3-D”.

Massive Attack – “Splitting The Atom”

Outstanding use of CGI, 3D and freeze frame all done in one continuous take,
portraying a city crumbling under apocalyptic war. Directed by Edouard Salier.

Their long-awaited 5th studio album “Heligoland” is out now.

Their North American tour starts May 7th in Toronto.

A Place To Bury Strangers – “Keep Slipping Away”

Lead singer Oliver Ackermann trapped in a TV set, lots of static and strobe
lighting and a woman. What does it all mean? Directed by Brendan Bellomo & Greg Wilson.

Their sophomore album “Exploding Head” is out now.

The Sky Drops – “The Truth Is”

The band keeping tabs on someone (or themselves?) in a seedy motel.
What’s in the suitcase? directed by Justin Clowes and Joe Castro.

The Sky Drops‘s self-released debut album “Bourgeois Beat” is out now.

Deftones – “Diamond Eyes”

A run-of-the-mill performance video with a newly slimmed down Chino
and an owl. Directed by Ro­boshobo.

Deftones are back after a 4 year absence and the lost of bassist
Chi Cheng, who was seriously injured in a car accident back in 2008
and who’s been in a comatose state to this day.

At the time, they were working on an album titled “Eros” which the
release has been delayed indefinitely. Sergio Vega (formerly of
Quicksand) as taken over bass duty until Chen’s condition improves.

Their new album “Diamond Eyes” drops May 4th.

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The Posies: Premiered 2 New Songs On KEXP + New Tour Dates

Posted on | April 16, 2010 | 7 Comments

The posies went on Seattle’s KEXP Radio today to promote their sold out “Frosting
On The Beater” show, tomorrow night @ The Crocodile.

If performing their classic 1993 album in it’s entirety wasn’t enough,
for the sweetest encore of all time, the fans in attendance will get
a chance to hear 12 new songs from their upcoming album coming out
this Fall.

4 songs were performed live in the KEXP studio, 2 of which were new
and can be downloaded right here:

( MP3 ) The Posies – “Solar Sister”
( MP3 ) The Posies – “The Glitter Prize” (New Song / Jon Auer)
( MP3 ) The Posies – “Plastic Paperbacks” (New Song / Ken Stringfellow)
( MP3 ) The Posies – “Flavor Of The Month”

Here’s the full performance + interview with Cheryl Waters.

( MP3 ) www.zshare.net/download/750485207abcc89e

After tomorrow night’s show, they will leave Seattle behind, hop on a Jetplane to
the South of Spain to record said new album.

While staying there, they’ve organized a mini-tour of which I am very jealous
of since on said mini-tour, they will cover Teenage Fanclub‘s 1990 debut album
“A Catholic Education” in it’s entirety.

How F’ing awesome is that?

The dates:

May. 01 – Muevete Weekend ( Zaragoza, Spain )
May. 02 – Guardatxea ( San Sebastian, Spain )
May. 03 – Four Seasons ( Castellon, Spain )
May. 04 – La Lonja ( Elche, Spain )
May. 05 – Teatro Principal de Pedro Munoz Seca ( El Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain )
May. 06 – Centro Cultural Caja Granada ( Granada, Spain )
May. 07 – Boniface ( Santander, Spain )
May. 08 – Playa Club ( La Coruna, Spain )
May. 09 – Teatre Lloseta ( Mallorca, Spain )

They also have an acoustic show set for May 13th @ the Kulturhuset Bolgen
 in Norway and they will be part of the lineup for the Sasquatch! Music Festival
in Quincy, Washington on May 29th which is already sold out.

Update ( 05. 05. 2010 )

KEXP posted videos of the live session:

Solar Sister

The Glitter Prize

Plastic Paperbacks and Flavor Of The Month

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A Good Day For Airplay | Episode 113

Posted on | April 12, 2010 | No Comments

73 Mins : 06 Secs

Blood Red Shoes “It Is Happening Again” ( v2 )
Fire Like This [ amazon ]
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By Divine Right “Que Paso?” ( hand drawn dracula )
Mutant Message [ amazon ]
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Palmdale “Pick Your Poison” ( oglio )
Get Wasted EP [ amazon ]
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Two Door Cinema Club “Come Back Home” ( Kitsuné )
Tourist History [ amazon ]
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Codeine Velvet Club “Hollywood” ( dangerbird records )
Codeine Velvet Club [ amazon ]
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Best Coast “So Gone” ( art fag recordings )
Sun Was High (So Was I) 7″ [ amazon ]
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Monster Movie “Bored Beyond Oblivion” ( graveface records )
Everyone Is A Ghost [ amazon ]
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The Depreciation Guild “Through The Snow” ( kanine records )
Spirit Youth [ amazon ]
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Sad Day For Puppets “Mother’s Tears” ( haha fonogram )
Unknown Colors [ amazon ]
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Echodrone “Pack Of Wolves” ( isomer records )
The Sun Rose In A Different Place [ amazon ]
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No Joy “No Joy” ( independent release )
No Joy [ free download ]
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Delorean “Simple Graces” ( true panthers sound )
Subiza [ amazon ]
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John & Jehn “And We Run” ( naïve )
Time For The Devil [ amazon ]
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Matt Pond PA “Specks” ( altitude records )
The Dark Leaves [ amazon ]
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Dignan “Charlatan” ( bearded beauty )
Cheaters & Thieves EP [ amazon ]
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Laura Marling “Blackberry Stone” ( astralwerks )
I Speak Because I Can [ amazon ]
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Jónsi “Grow Till Tall” ( xl recordings )
Go [ amazon ]
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