Thursday, April 3, 2008

Review: Widespread Panic (4/2) DC


I used to love Widespread. I mean... I really, really liked them alot. I have since cooled down on my passion for the "jam band" scene and have replaced it with an affection for all things electronica. I didn't know that Panic was going to be in town until the day before the show. I even debated whether or not I was even going to go see them. But, I decided to go and I am glad that I went. I really got into this concert. They "jammed out" pretty crucially and reminded me why I fell in love with music in the first place. The whole reason I think music is such a crucial aspect of my life is because I got to see bands like Panic and Phish when I was first learning about "real" music. I felt that same connection that I first felt and it was euphoric. I still am pretty stale on the whole state of rock music right now, but I truly enjoyed my night with panic. I really enjoyed the roots based jams that they threw down. The sound of an electric piano playing a honky tonk rhythm with an electric guitar soaring note after note brings me to a state of mental ecstasy. Although my love affair with rock has died down, I will always think of it like an ex-girlfriend and remember all the good times we shared.

Junkie XL


Junkie XL is a guy from Holland that is known primarily for his remixing skills. I like the cuts I've heard from him. Here are some of my favorites:

Junkie XL & Sasha - Breezer


Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around Comes Around (Junkie XL Small Room Remix)

Junkie XL - Cities in Dust (Glimmers Remix)


Junkie XL - Booming Right At You

Fatboy Slim - Weapon of Choice (Junkie XL Mix)

Fisherspooner -Emerge (Junkie XL Remix)

Britney Spears - Gimme More (Junkie XL Extended Mix)


Junkie XL ft. Lauren Rocket - Fuck More


Junkie XL ft. Lauren Rocket - Fuck More (D.I.M. Pop Em All Dub Rework)

Unkle - Burn My Shadow ( Junkie XL 12" Remix)

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

More Freeland!!!!

I love this dude... his shit is phenomenal. Here's some more stuff to listen to if you like him too...

Album - Now and Them



Track Listings
1. We Want Your Soul
2. Mind Killer
3. Burn The Clock
4. Big Wednesday
5. Heel ‘n’ Toe
6. Physical World
7. Supernatural Thing
8. Reality 3-D
9. L.I.F.E
10. Nowism

Album - Global Underground 032: Mexico City

" 'GU 032 - Mexico City', Global Underground's exciting new double album by British DJ Adam Freeland, is an eclectic collection of energetic dance and dance/rock tracks. By not confining to the walls of one genre of music, 'Mexico City' not only makes for a dynamic album, but also a great indicator to Freeland's talent behind the decks. Titled around a sell-out gig he played at Club Continental in Mexico City, the double album is a great party mix and has the potential to be the strongest thing you'll need to get you going on a big night out.

CD one is an energetic mix which peaks early with full tracks like Revl9n's Walking and Freeland's own Silverlake Pills. Freeland drops plenty of layers into the tracks with vocals, beats and instrumentals like drums and grindy electric guitars. Freeland's ability to conduct all the elements into unique tracks transpires into an energy and enthusiasm that is contagious. While still retaining a unique style, each track bleeds seamlessly into one another, so you don't miss a beat. While this is great, it also means that you think you're listening to the same song when really you're three songs down in the play list. This is most likely due to Freeland's avoidance of overpowering vocals throughout the double album.

CD two is undoubtedly different from the first disc. The energy seems to drop, compared to the first CD, with tracks creating a more brooding and moody atmosphere and the pace feeling more like a wind down CD. While the mood is created in a way which is hard to put your finger on, CD two has a lot more 'live band' like elements, with minimal techno and energetic build ups. CD two does, however, have the hidden gem of Silversun Pickups' Lazy Eye, re-edited by Freeland. It's more rock than remix, has raw vocals, grindy electric guitar and more band elements than dance. It stood out as being obviously different from the other tracks on the whole album, being the only track to have vocals as the main element to the song. While oddly placed within the double album, it was the one track I just couldn't keep off repeat."
Disc One
  1. Faze Action - In The Trees (Carl Craig Mix)
  2. Revl9n - Walking Machine (SebastiAn Remix)
  3. Superdiscount - F***
  4. KIM - Wet n Wild (Midnight Juggernauts Mix)
  5. Mr. Oizo - Half An Edit
  6. Adam Freeland - Silverlake Pills
  7. KIM - By The Time They Reach You (Bagraiders Mix)
  8. Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Weird Science
  9. Beauty School - Disco Sux (Stone Lions Mix)
  10. Oliver Huntemann - 37 Grad
  11. Justice - Phantom
  12. Minimal Compact - Deadly Weapons (Optimo Mix)
  13. Spank Rock - Bump (Switch Mix)
  14. Phones - Sharpen The Knives
  15. Trabant - The One (Para One Mix)
  16. Kavinsky - Testarossa (SebastiAn Mix)
  17. Mylo - Paris 400 (Aswefall Remix)

Disc Two

  1. Spacemen 3 - Ecstasy Symphony
  2. My My - Butterflies & Zebras
  3. Lee Jones - There Comes A Time (Prins Thomas Miks)
  4. Justus Köhncke - Advance
  5. 120 Days - Come Out
  6. Gui Borrato - Terminal
  7. James Holden - Lump
  8. Cobblestone Jazz - Dump Truck
  9. Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye
  10. Substance & Vainqueur - Immersion
  11. Fujiya & Miyagi - Ankle Injuries
  12. Andrew Weatherall - Feathers
  13. B-Movie - Nowhere Girl (Freeland Mix)
  14. Tom Vek - Nothing But Green Lights (Phones Mix)

Upcoming: Green Apple Festival (4/20) DC


This looks pretty cool... a free concert at the mall on Sunday April 20! pack a bowl and go see:

The Roots & Friends

Gov't Mule

Toots & The Maytals

Thievery Corporation (DJ Set)

Warren Haynes Solo Acoustic

Umphrey's McGee

DC Boys Choir

CityDance

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Sunday, March 30, 2008

The Sweethearts


myspace.com/thesweetheartsfuckingrule

The sweethearts are me and tisa. we make hits. we are rockstars. we fucking rule.