adequately followed by the first number one quote of the decade, from James Reed of the Boston Globe:
“Say what you will about last year’s big bubblegum anthems – from Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the U.S.A.” to Lady Gaga’s string of pop confections – but compared to “Tik Tok”, those songs are practically masterpieces written by Bob Dylan and produced by Phil Spector.”
Stumbled upon this interested series that WWII tire-turned-boot manufacturer Palladium is doing on explorations. If you can tolerate the frequent tawdry interjections of shoe shots showing off their products, the series is really fascinating and the content enforces my policy that the most absurd/insane situations and places aren’t created in fiction, but are constantly happening all around us. Stumbling through some apocalyptic scene isn’t only for Denzel, Viggo, and John Cusack, it’s for all of us… and it’s just on the other side of town. Muuuuahaha.
Just a little something to brighten up everyone in the mid-west living under a blanket of rain and cold. Wait, that’s home for me… it’s also a safe bet to say I have a strong affinity for the merriment of the female vocalist, ie in Luvvvvv.
I’ve been gone for some time. It has literally been weeks and weeks since I have posted anything whatsoever.
Today that spell is broken and we will be back some posting regularity.
little joy en la playa
I woke up today having an allergic reaction to Tennessee (the puppy, not the state) and listened to the Little Joy track Brand New Start… that album is such an easy listen. Thought I’d jump back in by sharing a song that has withstood the test of time for me.
Since we’re dabbling in the Strokes repository, mentioning Julian Casablancas‘ recent album Phrazes of the Young seems appropriate. After several listens, I stand that the single 11th Dimension is the prominent danceable track.
BUT, before you listen, make sure you watch this trailer for Schwarzenegger’s hit, Total Recall (1990) below. I’m obviously ecstatic to see it tonight at the Drafthouse as a precursor to watching Peelander Z human bowling at the neo-communist themed bar down the street. An uncanny match, Japanese comic pop + the frustrated crust punk USSR bar. America, the melting pot.
Ladies and good sirs, I have several The Twelves Mixes that are honest to goodness Jiffy smooth to the ears. Extra creamy, not the chunky kind. The Brazilian duo has proved some serious longevity and remixing capabilities this past year… simply put, they rarely put out a track that doesn’t get imprinted into my mind, and their uncanny ability to cut between songs in mixes in such a seamless fashion makes you forget about the fact that you’re stuck in traffic and your car smells like old Sonic Burger. Rejoice their distraction!
Ok it’s been dog decades, I’ve been in and out of town, in and out of regularity, but there’s a bevy of novel sounds floating around my track repository right now. Here are some amazing tracks, keep it simple, no fuss about it.
The S is from the Sega S. Makes me wan to play Sonic.
Sweden’s Top Sound recently released a new single “A Matter of Precision” as a free download available on Friendly Noise. Along with the piano-driven single is a second track, “Francophile”, chalk full of inelastic guitar riffs, distinct claps, and vaporous French vocals that come together in a completely cherubic and sugar coated pop sound.
I have been finishing a project for the last 18 hours, leaving me inevitably in need of a lengthy soundtrack for accompaniment. Hence, THIS IS THE DAY OF THE MIXXX!
Here’s one from Free Magic, 52 minutes of absolute hot tamale, keep your head out the flying car window, funk.
1. You Are On My Mind (Original Mix) – Andrew
2. On the Floor – Louis La Rouché
3. Keep it Right (Busy’s Keep it Tight Remix) – Bobby & Klein
4. The Latin Swing – Giano
5. Whatchadoin? (Villains Remix) – N.A.S.A
6. Save Me (Original Mix) – Discokris
7. Disco Moves – DJ Vou
8. Heartbreaker (Discodeine Mix) – Metronomy
9. Lion (Bag Raiders Remix) – Bang Gang ZZZ
10. Bouncy (Player Player remix) – PIXEL82
11. We Gettin Crunk (A1 Bassline Remix) – HeavyFeet
12. Love Can’t Turn Around (Club Mix) – Busta Funk
13. Rich Girls (Le Castle Vania’s Spring Break No Parents Mix) – The Virgins
14. Baby Bumb – Studio 45
15. 11h30 – Danger
16. Take Me With You (Ashton Shuffle Bootleg) – Cosmos
17. Revenge (Russ Chimes Remix) – Justin Faust
18. Handsome Man (Original Mix) – Jr
19. Tool 3 – Andrew
20. Animal (Treasure Fingers RMX 1.1) – Miike Snow
21. Give My Love A Try (Kids On Coke Remix) – Hugo van Dyck