09/15/2008
R.I.P. Pink Floyd's Rick Wright
Sadly, legendary Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard "Rick" Wright passed away today at the age of 65. As a founding member of the insanely influential band, Wright played a major role by incorporating his progressive style into such Floyd classi ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/15/2008 9:38 PM EST in Rock, 60's Psych | Permalink
09/13/2008
The Walrus Turns 1 Today!
Yes it's true, today is our birthday! It's hard to believe that it has been a year since our first post! Thanks to all who have contributed to the success of the blog, to all those who link to us, read our posts and send their music! We will ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/13/2008 1:32 PM EST in Events, Covers | Permalink
09/12/2008
Remix of the Week: Bjork - "Dull Flame Of Desire" (Modeselektor's Rmx For Boys)
The slow and crushing beats of Modeselektor's new "for boys" remix of Bjork's "Dull Flame of Desire," from her newest Volta, recall the sorely missed heyday of IDM, aka dance music you couldn't really dance to. The vocals of Bjork and Antony (gu ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/12/2008 2:47 PM EST in Electronic, Remix | Permalink
Lose Yourself in Philip Jeck's "Unveiled"
If you don't know about Philip Jeck, you really should. This guy has been doing really interesting things with old vinyl for years. Like experimentalist Fennesz, Jeck creates noisy, lo-fi textures with subtle, micro-melodies woven in. Though it ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/12/2008 2:39 PM EST in Electronic, Experimental | Permalink
09/11/2008
Blissed-Out Disco From Weird Tapes/Memory Cassette
We have been a fan of Weird Tapes since our ears were enlightened by their brilliant remix of Hail Social's "No Paradise," which we still can't get out of our heads. Now the Philly/Jersey band/project/what-have-you has released a free EP of ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/11/2008 9:30 PM EST in Electronic, Neo-Psychedelic, Disco, Local Music | Permalink
Reasons Why You Should Get Into Hot Lava
A few months ago we posted two great songs by an unsigned band — Virginia's Hot Lava. Not too long ago we were asked nicely by their new label Bar None (congrats!) to take them down, since their self-released album Lavalogy would soon be remas ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/11/2008 8:52 PM EST in Indie-Pop | Permalink
09/10/2008
Steve jobs Not Dead; Chairlift Featured in New IPod Nano Commercial
Contrary to previous reports, yesterday's Apple event "Let's Rock" proved once and for all that Steve jobs is, in fact, still alive. As expected, he introduced new iPod Touches as well as new iPod Nanos, which look almost as thin as he does, ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/10/2008 9:01 AM EST in Indie-Pop, Electronic, Video | Permalink
09/08/2008
Last Call: Enter to Win A Theremin!
Just a reminder, our friends at Unusual Times, purveyors of all things unusual and the makers of some mighty tasty gin, are giving one lucky winner a full Moog™ Etherwave® Theremin exploration kit just for signing up! The prize pack includes: ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/08/2008 4:45 PM EST in Electronic, Contest | Permalink
New Music From Justice: "Planisphere" Suite
Planisphere, which is French for "Map", is a 4-part electronic suite produced by beat-benders Justice for the Dior Homme Summer 2009 Fashion Show. It's definitely more Moroder in terms of synth use, but other than that it is pretty much the same ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 09/08/2008 12:30 PM EST in Electronic | Permalink
09/05/2008
Win an Exclusive No Age Designed Tee + Nouns LP/CD + "Eraser" 7" From Art in the Age!
Our friends over at Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction are running their best contest/giveaway yet! Sign up for your chance to win: • The new, exclusive limited edition No Age-designed "String Break '08" Tee • 1 copy of their a ...
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