Farah
Todays post covers Farah. Farah who is glossy eyed southern Texas gal delivers a, much like her labelmates on Jersey City based Italians Do it Better, druggy and teasing sound signed Johnny Jewel that builds and builds.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Man Parrish
New Yorker Man Parrish was one of the groundbreakers in the American 80s electro who quickly became an inspirational resource for the likes of Run Dmc and the breakdance scene of the time. While Parrish started out making “Heatstroke” as a soundtrack for a porno movie, “Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don’t Stop)”, became his first hit. The 1983 release, which was recorded in a studio that Man Parrish shared with Afrika Baambaata, sold over two and a half million copies and was followed up by legendary “Boogie Down Bronx” as an answer to Afrika Baambaata’s record “Looking for the Perfect Beat”. Today Man Parrish is a resident DJ at Sunday club “Sperm” which is housed by East Village venue the Cock.
Man Parrish - Boogie Down Bronx
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
The Outrunners
Today’s post is a quick one but nevertheless well worth to notice. Last week I got a hold of the Outrunners new release Cool Feeling EP, and I haven’t stopped listening to it since then. The Outrunners are part of the French music collective Valerie and consists of Pierre de la Touche & Stephen Falken who are delivering an extra large portion of greased synthesisers. And they are kind enough to give everyone a taste, download the Cool Feeling EP for free here. So kick back, get yourself a Fuzzy Navel, a few slices of canned pineapple and live it up!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Giorgio Moroder
And now to an artist who might be one of the single most important pioneers when it comes to electronic music, namely Giorgio Moroder. Giorgio Moroder, who grew up in Italy in the 1940s, became a highly regarded dance music producer/composer in the 70’s, making his breakthrough after joining forces with Donna Summer.
Together they debuted in 1974 with the release of “Lady of the Night” which was followed by a big number of hits in the years to come. Moroder had however already begun his career a few years prior with the single “Looky Looky” which was recorded in his studio in Munich.
By the late 70’s Moroder turned to film music and composed the score for Midnight Express, which resulted in an Academy Award. Other movies to which Moroder contributed are Scarface, Flashdance and Top Gun. During the same period he also produced a number of artist including, David Bowie, Miami Sound Machine, Berlin and Blondie.
Much of Moroder’s success was outlined by his, much copied, futuristic synth-based sound with sweeping bass lines and computerised drums. Remaining a major influence to many dance music producers, the last Moroder sample is yet to be heard.
Gorgio Moroder - I Wanna Rock You
Giorgio Moroder - From Here to Eternity
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Sébastien Tellier
Parisian Sébastien Tellier is back with a new release on the record label “Record Makers”. The album, “Sexuality”, is produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk and is Sébastien Telliers third studio album. Sexuality is vintage yet top modern, delivering warm passion that has been unheard of since the days of Serge Gainsbourg. As the album cleverly combines soft-edged electro with lush strings and tender synthetic basses, one is left wondering why background groaning isn’t a more commonly used element by today’s producers.
Amour!
Sébastien Tellier - Sexual Sportswear
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Chromatics
Chromatics consists of Adam Miller and Ruth Radelet and Johnny Jewel as I mentioned in my previous entry. The band has been around since 2002 and released their fourth album last year on the record label “Italians Do It Better”. Their sound is diverse, as subtle as it is intense, providing narcotic and sexually depraved italo desperation. Make sure to get all the tracks and visit Chromatics myspace for even more tunes.
Hands in the air!
Chromatics - Mask
Glass Candy
Portlands Glass Candy has been a jewel in my iTunes library for quite some time now, whether that has anything to do with the fact that one of the two band members and producer goes by the name of Johnny Jewel - who also produces Chromatics – is, however, not certain. But the combination of Johnnys smooth italo-like retro synthesizers along with dusty drum kits and Ida No’s beautiful hypnotic vocals is just overwhelmingly addictive. Don’t forget to visit Glass Candy’s Myspace where you can dowload even more tunes.
Beatific!
Glass Candy - Digital Versicolor
Tribute to Mangelus
While talking to a friend of mine a few seconds ago i was listening to the HATCHMATIK remix of the track “Calabria 2007″ by norwegian eNur feat. Natasha. As he seemed to like it i thought i might post it and kick start your saturday.
Enjoy!
Rihanna vs. Klaxons
Even though I’ve absolutely hated the song since the first time I heard it, I must admit, that I actually thought it was sound as a pound as performed together with Klaxons at the Brit Awards the other day.
Ella-ella-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh!
