These are fun. I wonder who's next?
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The connection between US Feds and Monsanto
Labels:
Images,
Monsanto,
Occupy Wall St,
Politics
A note for President Obama
From a protestor attending a speech in New Hampshire.
Mr. President:
Over 4000 peaceful protesters
have been arrested.
While banksters continue
to destroy the economy with impunity.
You must stop the assault
on our 1st amendment rights.
Your silence sends a message
that police brutality is acceptable.
Banks got bailed out.
We got sold out.
Mr. President:
Over 4000 peaceful protesters
have been arrested.
While banksters continue
to destroy the economy with impunity.
You must stop the assault
on our 1st amendment rights.
Your silence sends a message
that police brutality is acceptable.
Banks got bailed out.
We got sold out.
Labels:
Barack Obama,
Images,
Occupy Wall St,
Politics
Elliott Brood - If I Get Old
Labels:
Elliott Brood,
Music,
Video
Kermit the Frog remembers Jim Henson
Labels:
Images,
Jim Henson,
Kermit The Frog,
The Muppets
The connection between US Feds and Goldman Sachs
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Goldman Sachs,
Images,
Politics
Ron Paul vs Bob Schieffer on CBS
Nice try Bob, but I think Ron wins this round.
Labels:
Bob Schieffer,
Philosophy,
Politics,
Ron Paul,
Video
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Maestro Fresh Wes - Let Your Backbone Slide
Remember this classic? Here's the Maestro himself with K-Os and Shad rocking out earlier this year in front of the lamest crowd in history.
Labels:
Booka Shade,
K-Os,
Maestro Fresh Wes,
Music,
Video
Rare footage of Annie Oakley shooting
This is some remarkable film footage from 1894 of Annie Oakley showing off her shooting talents.
Labels:
Annie Oakley,
History,
Video
Kenny Brooks is going to sell you on him
This is just nuts.
Labels:
Comedy,
Kenny Brooks,
Video
Rex Murphy slams Toronto school ball ban
Labels:
Comedy,
Philosophy,
Politics,
Rex Murphy,
Video
Disgraced UC Davis chancellor does walk of shame
That's just about as shameful as it gets, ladies and gentlemen. I have no sympathy for you, Linda Katehi.
Labels:
Linda Katehi,
Occupy Wall St,
Politics,
Video
Kermit the Frog on Q
The new Muppets movie comes out this week and Kermit decided to stop in to the Q studio to have a few words with Jian Ghomeshi.
Dang I miss Jim Henson.
Labels:
Comedy,
Interview,
Jian Ghomeshi,
Kermit The Frog,
The Muppets,
Video
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Free Energy documentary
500th blog post! Better make it a good one I guess. This is for anyone with an interest in free energy, which should pretty much be everyone.
Labels:
Documentary,
Free Energy,
Politics,
Science,
Technology
The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
The Black Keys are coming out with a new album soon, and here's the first single!
Labels:
Music,
The Black Keys,
Video
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Emeli Sandé - Kill The Boy
From Scotland, and with a degree in neurology to boot.
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Emeli Sandé,
Music,
Video
UC Davis protestors pepper sprayed
This is pretty disgusting.
Labels:
Occupy Wall St,
Politics,
Video
Friday, November 18, 2011
James Vincent McMorrow - This Old Dark Machine
Some more folk, this time from Ireland. Cool video.
Labels:
James Vincent McMorrow,
Music,
Video
Retired police Capt. Ray Lewis joins Occupy Wall St
Kind of a lame interview, but he makes some interesting points nonetheless. Apparently Capt. Lewis has since been arrested, and released.
Labels:
Occupy Wall St,
Philosophy,
Politics,
Ray Lewis,
Video
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Fatima - Mind
Ok, last post for today. I couldn't decide between two tracks which to post, so be sure to take a look at "Innervision" too. They're both produced by the amazing Floating Points. Definitely check out his stuff as well.
Labels:
Fatima,
Floating Points,
Music,
Video
Jon Gomm - Passionflower
Here's another for guitar nerds. Mr. Gomm is from England, and he likes to makes his guitar do things that most guitar players I know of don't even think about.
Little Dragon - Twice
...and now off to Sweden we go, where we find Little Dragon, who I didn't know about until just recently. Some very cool experimental stuff going on here.
Labels:
Little Dragon,
Music,
Video
Kimbra - Settle Down
This is Kimbra Johnson from Hamilton, New Zealand. I haven't heard a lot of her stuff but so far so good.
Labels:
Kimbra,
Music Video
Death Grips - Takyon (Death Yon)
Now for something really angry. This is Death Grips from Sacramento. Kinda reminds me of Odd Future, but definitely different. Another group I'm not too sure about, but I'm definitely curious. There's a crazy interview with them here.
Labels:
Death Grips,
Music,
Video
DELS - GOB
Now for something a little angrier. This is DELS from England, a real up-and-comer who has been signed by one of Ninja Tune's labels. Not sure what I feel about him yet, but he's different and he's got my attention.
Woodpigeon - Oberkampf
Here's another good folk band out of Calgary, not even sure if they're still together. Their stuff is a little hard to find, but well worth the effort.
Labels:
Live Music,
Woodpigeon
Dorli Rainey, 84 year old pepper-sprayed occupier
The important message here? There isn't a problem with young people, there isn't a problem with old people. There's a problem, period, and something needs to change.
Labels:
Dorli Rainey,
Keith Olbermann,
Occupy Wall St,
Philosophy,
Politics,
Video
Dark Dark Dark - In Your Dreams
This group is from Minnesota. They're a little awkward, but they have an accordion and that makes them pretty cool. One question though, what's with buddy's bright pink hat?
Labels:
Dark Dark Dark,
Live Music
Keith Olbermann blasts NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Labels:
Comedy,
Keith Olbermann,
Michael Bloomberg,
Occupy Wall St,
Philosophy,
Politics,
Video
Ron Paul scolds rude CBS reporter
There's so much to post today, I don't know where to begin... meh, we'll start with this. Here's Ron Paul, after being once again intentionally shafted by CBS at their recent debate, scolding a rather pushy reporter.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Thrive
This is worth watching. Yes, there are some dubious individuals in it. I'm not a fan of Steven Greer, Nassim Haramein, or Clifford Stone, and David Icke has said some pretty bizarre stuff in the past, but their contributions are minimal. Keep an open mind, and watch the whole movie before passing judgement. Some of it will seem strange but the overall message is credible in my opinion.
NOTE: I've edited this post as the original link was taken down.
Labels:
Documentary,
Philosophy,
Politics,
Science,
Video
Motopony - King Of Diamonds
Cool tune, cool video, but was anyone else just waiting for Chuck Testa to pop up out of somewhere?
John Carpenter's The Thing - The Musical
I had to laugh at this one. Warning - somewhat gory video.
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Comedy,
John Carpenter,
Video
John Stamos' guide to snuggling
Just in case you missed it.
Labels:
Bob Sagat,
Comedy,
John Stamos,
Video
William Shatner on the dangers of turkey frying
Brilliant. Now that's how you promote safety!
Labels:
Comedy,
Video,
William Shatner
Nope, it's just Chuck Testa!
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Maybe a little of both.
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Chuck Testa,
Comedy,
Video
Mad moves from Arthur Cadre
I can't imagine what that would do to my shoulder if I tried it...
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Arthur Cadre,
Extreme,
Video
There's 7 billion of us
That's a lot of you and me's!
Labels:
Philosophy,
Politics,
Science,
Video
Monday, November 14, 2011
Björk - Crystalline
Björk is back with her latest video. It's pretty wacky, as you can imagine, and I'm not entirely sure what I think of it yet, but it's worth a look-see and a listen for curiosity's sake if nothing else.
Rendering synthetic objects into photographs
The next step in Photoshop evolution. This isn't perfect yet, but it's pretty amazing. The lines between what is real and what isn't are very, very blurry now.
Quantum levitation - must see
Just in case you missed this one a month back. Yup, there's no way any of those so-called unidentified flying discs are real. No way at all...
William Shatner - Rocket Man
Circa 1978, complete with on-stage cigarette. Can you imagine this airing on the tube today? Unreal.
Labels:
Comedy,
Music,
Video,
William Shatner
1968 BBC interview with Rupert Murdoch
Know your enemy.
Labels:
Politics,
Rupert Murdoch,
Video
The eagle owl in full HD
Whoa... what a sight. Watch it in full HD mode.
NATO now pointing their fingers at Iran
Very disconcerting. Will it ever end?
Labels:
Chris Bambery,
Politics,
Video
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Gary Numan - M.E.
...and my final offering of the day is Gary Numan's post-apocalyptic robot serenade from his 1979 album "The Pleasure Principle". You may recognize the opening theme that was later sampled by Basement Jaxx in their huge hit "Where's Your Head At?". Creds to Chef BP for posting this recently.
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Basement Jaxx,
Gary Numan,
Music,
Video
Mary Claire Orenic is the happiest woman in America
A while back I posted a link about Alvin Wong, the happiest man in America, well here's Mary Claire Orenic, supposedly the happiest woman. She looks a little robotic to me, and sounds like they crammed some nonsense statistics in there, but I guess to each their own. Personally I'd rather hang with Alvin.
Labels:
Alvin Wong,
Mary Claire Orenic,
Philosophy,
Video
Alex Hutchings & Jess Lewis - Little Jazzy Jam
For guitar aficionados - the amazing Alex Hutchings and his protege Jess Lewis are here doing a nice little jam, it's just a shame we can't see more! Check out the rest of their stuff, they're both unbelievable players.
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Alex Hutchings,
Jess Lewis,
Music,
Video
Garrett McNamara surfs the biggest wave ever
Here's Garrett McNamara in Portugal surfing what is claimed to be the largest wave ever successfully negotiated - about 90 feet in height. Whether it is or it isn't, it's still a ridiculous feat.
Labels:
Extreme,
Garrett McNamara,
Surfing,
Video
Liam Neeson comedic cameo
Well this might not be for everyone, but for those who like Ricky Gervais and his uniquely awkward, cringe-worthy style, this is worth a few laughs. This is from the new series "Life's Too Short". Liam Neeson doing comedy - brilliant.
Labels:
Comedy,
Liam Neeson,
Life's Too Short,
Ricky Gervais,
Video,
Warwick Davis
Starlings create amazing patterns
Here's some pretty amazing sights of what I assume are starling birds flying en masse. There's a few more on the interweb like this but this one is new and nice and short.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
I'm the Batman!
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Batman,
Comedy,
Images,
Kermit The Frog
Brandt Brauer Frick - Bop
Whoa. I've never heard of these guys from Germany before, but this was super cool minimalism. Apparently they're really something live too. Definitely one to check out in the future.
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Brandt Brauer Frick,
Music,
Video
Friday, November 11, 2011
It's a good day to remember
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Images,
Occupy Wall St,
Politics
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Heavy D's last interview
Much respect. Thanks for the memories.
Ben Howard - Keep Your Head Up
Thanks to Graham Crackers for this one.
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Ben Howard,
Music,
Video
Police officers beating protesters at UCal Berkeley
Even more senseless violence from police officers at UCal Berkeley. To all the GOOD cops out there: please tell the rest to stop being such assholes.
Labels:
Occupy Wall St,
Politics,
Video
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
John Lennon understands life
Nice little quote here from Mr. Lennon. I wish I'd been as quick-witted when I'd been asked this question oh... a thousand times...
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Images,
John Lennon,
Philosophy
USDA raids local chef in Nevada
Yet another despicable act from the USDA aka Monsanto via the Nevada Health District. These guys are as evil as it gets.
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Monsanto,
Nevada Health District,
USDA,
Video
Moai from Easter Island fully exposed
Ever seen pictures of the Moai from Easter Island and thought "wow those things are huge"? Me too, but who would have guessed they would be THIS huge? Here's a crazy picture of a fully excavated one. Unbelievable.
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Easter Island,
Images,
Moai,
Science
The Hobbit production video 1
For Middle Earth fans - Peter Jackson has posted four video blogs of the ongoing production for The Hobbit, which is due in theaters next December. Well, part one anyway, since it's been split into two movies. This is particularly exciting for me as that was probably my favourite J.R.R. Tolkien book and I loved the Lord of the Rings movies. Let's just hope the world doesn't end before it comes out.
Looks like Mr. Jackson has gotten a bit slack on his yogurt diet...
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Fantasy,
J.R.R. Tolkien,
Lord of the Rings,
Peter Jackson,
Production,
The Hobbit
Will Farrell meets Justin Bieber
Labels:
Comedy,
Images,
Justin Bieber,
Will Farrell
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
American Juggalo
This is a short 23 minute documentary about the annual gathering of Insane Clown Posse fans, i.e. the Juggalos. It's... um... interesting? Warning: extreme profanity and insanity contained inside.
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American Juggalo,
Documentary,
Insane Clown Posse,
Video
PC vs Mac vs Leonardo DiCaprio
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Comedy,
Images,
Leonardo DiCaprio
Guy On A Buffalo - Episode 1
This is hilarious. The footage is taken from the 1978 movie "Buffalo Rider". I haven't seen it yet, but I can only assume that it is a masterpiece of American film. There are four episodes of Guy On A Buffalo, this is the first.
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Buffalo Rider,
Comedy,
Guy On A Buffalo,
Video
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Sportscaster wins lottery live on television
Barry Deley can't believe his luck.
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Barry Deley,
Comedy,
Video
Friday, November 4, 2011
Conan O'Brien is pushing the envelope
Ah, the mainstream media... pure comedy.
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Comedy,
Conan O'Brien,
Video
Occupy Wall St is not a joke
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Images,
Occupy Wall St,
Politics
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Science vs Religion - a debate
Here's an interesting debate on whether science is compatible with religion by two of the preeminent orators in their respective fields, John Haught and Jerry Coyne.
"On October 12, 2011 Theologian John Haught publicly debated prominent evolutionary scientist and atheist Jerry Coyne at the University of Kentucky. Although both agreed to a videotaping of the event, Haught later prohibited it's release because he felt he had been treated unfairly. Coyne released blog posts addressing the matter as an offense to free speech. Reviewing their new status in the blogosphere, Haught and his associates at the University of Kentucky have decided to release the video."
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Jerry Coyne,
John Haught,
Science,
Video
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The banks who are taking over America
Labels:
Images,
Occupy Wall St,
Politics
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Bryan Raydio - Brittle / Palindrone
I'm back! Mooooahahahahaha! What's a couple months between blogs? Anyway things have been busy and I really wanted to focus on getting some tunes done, but now the blog will return, and it will be crazier than ever. I've decided to expand my posting repertoire and add all the nutty videos I usually reserve for Facebook or Twitter posts, as well as any cool images I come accross. There will be a bit of revision to the page over the next few days, but for now, here's a couple of original tracks that are fully complete, pending two more sound checks on big systems.
The first track is called "Brittle", and it's one that actually started in May of 2009. This was originally a remix offshoot of it, but eventually it became the central track and more than two years and 115 edits later, I've had enough and I'm calling it done. It has a bit of a middle eastern feel to it which you'll hear in the percussion and sitar, and it will be the title track off an upcoming 3-track EP that I should have finished some time this month. You can't download it yet, but here's a full-length preview.
This second track is called "Palindrone". It started in August of 2009 and it is a conceptual re-interpretation of the main theme of Radiohead's "Everything In Its Right Place", but no samples were taken from that track. The name is a result of it's palindromic construction and it's somewhat droning nature. Any similarities to Sarah Palin are purely coincidental and unintentional, though she does tend to drone on... and on... and on... Anyway this won't ever be on an official release so it's a free download for friends and followers. Have at 'er.
Back tomorrow with stuff stuff stuff.
Labels:
Bryan Raydio,
Music,
Radiohead
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
I'm still alive! Just taking an extended hiatus! I've moved, and now have an in-house studio that I'm sequestering myself in for the next 3 weeks... so stay tuned, because when I return I'll have all kinds of crazy new original tunes for ya. I'll try to fit in some blog posts in the meantime, but they'll be sporadic at best. In the meantime I'll try and keep some Twitter updates rolling... but don't lose faith, September 1st brings new beats! This one goes out to Big Trev.
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive [Live & MGM Las Vegas]
Feels Good House Boat Tuesday anyone?
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Bee Gees
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wednesday Wipeout
Well of course by regularly scheduled programming I meant random when available posting... it's going to be a super busy couple of weeks so posts might be a bit intermittent. Here's a few more bumpin' songs to keep you occupied. Enjoy.
Cubic Zirconia - Black & Blue
Destineak - Calling Your Name
Noisia - Machine Gun
Jon Giovanni - Take Off
Tim Deluxe - It Just Won't Do
Reset! - Sabrage
BONUS BEATS!
Feed Me - Cloudburn
Come visit me in the Phoenix on Thursday!
Labels:
Cubic Zirconia,
Destineak,
Feed Me,
Jon Giovanni,
Noisia,
Reset,
Tim Deluxe
Monday, July 18, 2011
Monday Megapost
Wow, what a weekend. Lots of running and sunning and not much sleep, so today I'm maxin' an' relaxin' and I hope you are too. Here's a few groovy chunes to help you out.
Aloe Blacc - Billie Jean
Interpol - Lights
Kinnie Starr - Another's Gone
Peter Katz - Posters
Mount Kimbie - Before I Move Off
Back tomorrow with our regularly scheduled programming.
Labels:
Aloe Blacc,
Interpol,
Kinnie Starr,
Live Music,
Mount Kimbie,
Music Video,
Peter Katz
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Thursday Throwdown
The weekend is going to be long and arduous for me as it looks like I'll have time for about 6 hours of sleep between tomorrow morning and Sunday evening, but them's the breaks. In lieu of this I'm posting a few tunes to keep you occupied until then. Kicking it off will be FM Hi Low, who are at the Capital tonight with Weak Size Fish which will be an awesome show. If you're not into that, it's Major Rager with Tyler Aikens in the Phoenix. If you're not into that either, I can't help you. Next post will be another Monday Megapost. Until then, enjoy.
FM Hi Low - Riches [Live @ Mount Tremblant]
Weak Size Fish - Smoke Stax [Live @ The Capital]
Wretch 32 - Traktor
Sophie Rimheden & Eboi - Whiz Kid
Stinj - Bang Bros
BONUS FUNKY JAM!
United Future Organization - Somewhere
Get 'er done.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
The Tea Party - The River
After beating my poor legs up running far too many kilometers yesterday, today I am going to float down a river in a tube. Glorious. Almost as glorious as this awesome live performance by the Tea Party of their awesome song from their awesome album "Splendor Solis". Get it? Got it? Good.
The Tea Party - The River [Live @ Q107 Rock Awards 1993]
Rock over London, rock on Chicago.
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The Tea Party,
Wesley Willis
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Bon Iver - Calgary
It's funny how our perceptions of time and space change as technology advances our ability to travel and communicate with each other. In the ever-evolving world of the internet, for example, and the recent proliferation of so-called "viral" videos, once something has been around for more than a couple weeks, it's old news. This is the "new" Bon Iver video, but it's been out for almost three weeks now, so maybe it's old too. I don't know. Anyway these guys have been around for a couple years now and have garnered quite a bit of critical acclaim, though admittedly not from me. I've largely ignored them but recently got my hands on this track and thought "hmmm... that's actually pretty good." I've listened to it many times since then, and just found the "new" video for it. If you're already into these guys, you're welcome. If not, you're welcome.
Tonight, the Phoenix. Tomorrow, the river.
Labels:
Bon Iver,
Music Video
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Shotgun Jimmie - Used Parts
No crazy rants today, just some crazy music. This is Shotgun Jimmie, a bit of a looney who stops in at the Capital when he's in town. I'm not sure I would describe him as a virtuoso, but he's entertaining, and he thinks he's a cat. Take that for however you like.
Shotgun Jimmie - Used Parts
Next time, I eat a television.
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Shotgun Jimmie
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Soul II Soul - Back To Life
I've been perusing some of the forums in the vastness of the interweb today, and one of the once-again popular topics, thanks to yesterday being July 4th, is President Obama's birth certificate. For what it's worth, here's my two cents. I wish this topic would go away, but probably not for the same reasons as many of you. I happen to be proficient enough with Photoshop and other editing programs to know that the birth certificate is fake. No really, it is. A complete forgery. Don't believe me? Here is a document from a more "reputable" source showing clearly that it is.
So if it's a fake, why don't I care? It's simple really. What do people hope to achieve through pursuing this? An impeachment? Then what? Joe Biden takes over. Are we to assume that anything changes at this point, given the fact that Mr. Biden is already vice-president and part of the very same government that is in place right now? That's just silly.
The only good I can see coming from this type of campaign is to inform American people that their government is full of cheats and liars and they should start to focus more on local government than their obviously failed national one. I think a good deal of people are already on that page anyway, and if they're not they are in denial and this issue won't sway them any more than the other far more pertinent issues, like American foreign policy. Political reform has to come from the bottom when it's clear that none will ever come from the top.
Soul II Soul - Back To Life
Back to reality...
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Soul II Soul
Monday, July 4, 2011
Monday Mega Post
I took a week's vacation for no good reason other than it seemed like the thing to do. Had a busy weekend, and I've been considering how best to integrate the blog into my new website which began construction today. I think I can figure out how to embed it into the website, so that may be the best route. Anyway it'll be a few weeks yet I think before I get it all sorted, so in the meantime here's a week's worth of tunes to make up for the past week. Oh and by the way I watched Transformers 3 yesterday at the theater, and it sucked. Don't waste your time watching it. You can thank me for the 2.5 hours of your life I've just saved you later.
Ambition - A.M.B.I.T.I.O.N.
Dillon Francis & Diplo - Que Que
Hey Rosetta! - Young Glass [Live @ The Edge]
Ladi6 - Walk Right Up
Oh Land - White Nights [Live @ Big Ugly Yellow Couch]
Retro/Grade - Reset
Thursday - Magnets Caught In A Metal Heart
Walker Barnard - Follow The Smoke
BONUS BEATS!
NAPT - Emotion [Reset! Remix]
Woooo... see ya tomorrow.
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Ambition,
Bonus Beats,
Dillon Francis,
Diplo,
Hey Rosetta!,
Ladi6,
Live Music,
Music Video,
NAPT,
Oh Land,
Remixes,
Reset,
Retro/Grade,
Thursday,
Walker Barnard
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Siriusmo - Idiologie
Phew, what a weekend, capped off last night by the crazy crowd at the Phoenix. Ridiculous, and another job well done. Great to have everyone out enjoying themselves for far too long once again. I'm too tired to come up with anything more inspired right now but here's a couple sweet electronic chunes to keep those feet tappin' for the rest of the evening. Heck, there's even a guest appearance from Spongebob. Enjoy.
Siriusmo - Idiologie
BONUS BEATS!
Solomun - Love Recycled 1
What a sweet groove.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Spookey Ruben - These Days Are Old
The sun is out, so it's time to go outside. Not until I post some really goofy music though. This one is interesting to me because I remember seeing it on MuchMusic when it first came out and thinking "what the hell is this?", and more because it was really weird than really good. Yet still I remember the song in all its weirdness, and for whatever reason think that it's cool. I never really followed that wacky Spookey Ruben guy much after this, but maybe I'll look him up again now. Enjoy the sunshine.
Spookey Ruben - These Days Are Old
Feels Good Folly Fest schedule announced today!
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Spookey Ruben
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Radiohead - Staircase
Hot off the press! This is new Radiohead from their upcoming "From The Basement" session. The last one was awesome, so I expect this new effort to be just as good. The song is a bit trippy, subtle rather than epic, but a really cool chill out tune. They've even brought in another drummer on the pads to give them a little extra depth. Good stuff, I'll take more please.
This is worth a look too for Radiohead fans.
Labels:
Alternative,
Experimental,
From The Basement,
Live Music,
Radiohead,
Rock,
Thom Yorke
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Luke Abbott - Whitebox Stereo
Thom Yorke and co. of Radiohead fame have been posting little charts of random songs that they've been listening to, which usually yields at least one that's not completely wacky. This latest "office chart" had a couple crazy ones I thought I'd pass on to you. Definitely not for everybody, but hey, neither am I.
Luke Abbott - Whitebox Stereo
BONUS BEATS!
Deadboy - Ain't Gonna Lie
That video is just nuts.
Labels:
Deadboy,
Luke Abbott
Monday, June 20, 2011
Karaocake - Medication
It's a Monday, which for "normal" people means back to work. Suckers. Maybe one day I'll regard this as "normal" for me, but until then I'm going to enjoy my Mondays. In fact, I usually enjoy all my days since work is fun for me and even on my pretty limited income I can still do most of the modestly enjoyable things that I want to. I think Karaocake has it about right, whoever they are. So here's your Monday musical medication to get you through the week.
Karaocake - Medication
Here's to Mondays.
Labels:
Karaocake
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Porno For Pyros - Pets
I'm at the Phoenix right now and realised I've been lazy and haven't updated today. No time to write anything so here's one of my favorite alternative rock songs from back in the day.
Come visit me at the bar!
Labels:
Alternative,
Grunge,
Music Video,
Porno For Pyros,
Rock
Friday, June 17, 2011
Chris Garneau - Dirty Night Clowns
Ashley posted this one yesterday, and though I've never heard of Chris Garneau before, I thought this track and the video was super cool. It reminds me quite a bit of Sufjan Stevens. In fact, I should just post one of his tracks too. Yes, let's do that.
Chris Garneau - Dirty Night Clowns
BONUS HORN SECTION!
Sufjan Stevens - Come On! Feel The Illinoise!
Great track from the brilliant 2005 album "Illinois".
Labels:
Chris Garneau,
Sufjan Stevens
Thursday, June 16, 2011
DJ B-Ray - Indie Start With A
I took a few days off, wasn't feeling very inspired and needed to recharge the batteries. Here's a live mix I recorded last night at the Capital, comprised of some indie/nu-disco/house tracks that I thought worked together. Free download! Enjoy.
DJ B-Ray - Indie Starts With A
Labels:
Bryan Raydio
Friday, June 10, 2011
Snailhouse - Apple
...and now for something completely different... Snailhouse is at the Capital tonight for an early evening soiree, which is always a great time. Mike Feuerstack is the main man and he usually has a Cobham or a Cunjak with him when he's in town to help with the soothing vibes. Definitely not high-tempo but if you're into something slow and fulfilling, I suggest you head down and check it out.
Snailhouse - Apple [Live]
Starts at eight, don't be late!
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Snailhouse
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Foo Fighters - Walk
I was gonna post some other stuff here but I just watched this new Foo Fighters video and felt compelled to post it because it's awesome. It's an homage to the classic Michael Douglas film "Falling Down", which is one of my favourites.
Foo Fighters - Walk
Time to go for a walk.
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Foo Fighters
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Computers Want Me Dead - We Walk In Circles
Computers Want Me Dead. No really. They probably do. Creepy buggers. All jokes aside, these guys with the crazy name are from New Zealand, kind of an electro-pop crew that reminds me of Bag Raiders but with more of a rock influence. I dig the heavy analog synth sounds they're using, sounds like something you might like too. Enjoy.
Computers Want Me Dead - We Walk In Circles
New mobile design for the site, lemme know if it's working.
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Computers Want Me Dead
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Killswitch Engage - Rose Of Sharyn
So apparently The Daisy Anthesis is playing at the Capital tonight, and it's not even a Monday. Those guys are intense and hopefully I'll get a chance to pop down and check them out, we'll see. Since they don't have any cool music videos... yet... I thought I'd post another wicked metal song by a wicked metal band. I'm not really into the whole screaming thing too much, but I find Killswitch Engage does a nice job of balancing it with some great melodic singing from frontman Howard Jones. If you want a good example of his "softer" stuff check out this one, also a great tune. So if you're into metal, head down to the Capital tonight. If you're not, head down anyway and hang with Rich Gloade at Open Mic. Either way, it's cheap drinks and a good time.
Killswitch Engage - Rose Of Sharyn
BONUS DEATH METAL!
The Daisy Anthesis - The Profound
Woooooooo! That's heavy!
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Killswitch Engage,
The Daisy Anthesis
Monday, June 6, 2011
Oka - Island Time
This is Oka from Australia. They got big raps after killin' it at Evolve last year, and they're back again this year. These guys are really interesting because they have no music videos, no Wikipedia page, and you've basically never heard of them yet they've been around for over a decade. Their style ranges from downtempo trippy dub to upbeat funky organic trance and it's pretty much all great. I wish I'd seen them last year, and will maybe get to check them out this time, we'll see. Here's the best live track I could find for you to enjoy.
Oka - Island Time [Live @ Just For Laughs Festival]
BONUS BEATS!
Quest - Smooth Skin
Who says Mondays have to be crappy?
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Alexander Ebert - A Million Years
Natalie posted this last night so I checked it out today, and actually it's not bad. Alexander Ebert is the lead singer from Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (and before that Ima Robot) and this is his from his solo album, simply titled "Alexander". Unsurprisingly, it sounds and looks as though it is an extension of the band's work. While I find much of their work a little too "hippie" for my liking, this one has a certain folky calmness to it that make it a smooth, relaxing listen. Pretty wacky video too. See for yourself...
There's an interesting article about him here.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Ewan Dobson - Time 2
Camilo posted this a while back and I thought it was awesome so here's some amazing guitar action for you. I recommend checking out all his stuff if you like this one. Ewan Dobson is pretty much a guitar ninja, kicking yo ass one string at a time. He's from Richmond Hill, Ontario, and has mild Tourette's too, which makes him extra dangerous. Dangeresque!
Ewan Dobson - Time 2
See ya at the Phoenix tonight.
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Ewan Dobson
Friday, June 3, 2011
New Order - Regret
Is anyone else really tired of those stupid 15 second commercials on YouTube videos yet? Weren't those side panel advertisements enough? Is it weird that one of the most common advertisers are the Mormons, a religious group? I mean really, do you want to join a supposed house of worship that wastes thousands of dollars on really annoying online commercials? I just don't get it.
I haven't posted any New Order yet, so today seems a good day to do that, for no good reason other than I haven't yet. This is the remainder of the old Joy Division, a band destined for greatness that lost its lead singer Ian Curtis to suicide before they had even released their second album. Not to say that the new band didn't succeed, just the opposite really. Most music aficionados will point to them, both in original and later form, as being one of, if no the, most influential post-punk new wave rock bands of the past 30-odd years. This was the first song that hooked me in, a catchy yet thoughtful single that reached the top of the charts in 1993. See what you think.
New Order - Regret
I also really hate when people disable embedding...
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New Order
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Tim Deluxe - Let The Beats Roll
I'm still in a house mood. I recorded a tech-house mix last night and should have it up by tomorrow some time. Turned out ok I think, though I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet. I'm at the iRock tonight, playing all the usual stuff, then back to business on Saturday at the Phoenix. Check these beats to get you warmed up for the weekend.
Tim Deluxe - Let The Beats Roll
BONUS BEATS!
NiCe7 - Point
Yes sir.
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NiCe7,
Tim Deluxe
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Who Da Funk - Shiny Disco Balls
Remember this one? Way back in 2002 this was the freshest beat on the block, you would hear it in every club and from every car stereo. It's still a pretty sweet track, but I haven't heard a thing from these guys since. One hit wonder I suppose, but what a hit!
Who Da Funk - Shiny Disco Balls
BONUS BEATS!
Dave Kurtis - Big Bottom
Awesome tech-house banger.
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Dave Kurtis,
Who Da Funk
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