Rock The Disco

I am this week’s Special Guest Playlist on WZBC Flyweight (90.3 FM)!

Flyweight is a weekly radio program spinning shoegaze, psych, spacerock, early post-rock, post-punk, C86, paisley, noisepop & other fuzzed-out bliss. Thursdays 5-7pm EST on 90.3 FM in Boston.

My playlist will be broadcast September 2, at 6.30pm, ending at 7pm EST. If you’re a fan of any of the aforementioned styles of music, I behoove you to check out this incredible program (yes, you can listen to it online – http://www.wzbc.org/).

Click on the following link for more information:

http://www.facebook.com/iamsoooeuro#!/notes/wzbc-flyweight/special-guest-playlist-jussie-larkin-of-sonic-hell/418729102819

Thanks!

Jussie Larkin

If you’re a fan of big room dance rock than you’re a fan of  The Wombats.

Hailing from Liverpool, this trio gained notoriety with their 2008 hit, Let’s Dance to Joy Division. Well they’re at it again with another big smash, Tokyo (Vampire & Wolves), which infuses soft synths and a driving dance beat that mixes with their rock sensibilities making the song dancefloor/iPod ready! 

The single officially drops on Sept. 27th but you can get a sneak peek below.

Highly Recommended
Enjoy
DG

The Wombats – Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)

Here goes for my first contributing article!!

After djing for about ten years, 7 in mobile and 3 in clubs. You really have some stories to tell. Whether it be the naked chick in your DJ booth playing with ice cubes, or the sweaty guido dancing in front of you blocking your view. Yes, I would think these are great stories to tell, but there is so much more to DJing than people think.

“Hey Lu Ong, let me be the DJ for a second, it’s easy!”

No. Shut Up.

This is an art, we are the artists. But with the market being saturated with Dj’s who have Itunes and a sound system, or the ones that played DJ Hero and think its the same thing, where does that leave all the true DJs? The ones that can blend and scratch, mix and match… it’s a shame that promoters only care about how many people a DJ can bring. As DJ Eddie Edge put it:

“promoters…stop booking terrible djs. if its ur party u should take pride is puttin on a good show, which requires talent. not some hack with the whole Crooklyn Clan site downloaded and 25 friends.. people won’t come to your parties a 2nd time if u make piss poor talent decisions the 1st time…”

Clubs now have managers that regulate the type of music that should be played at the venue. As the case with Jazzy Jeff getting thrown out of the club because the music wasn’t what the club expected it to be! What does that say about today’s club scene? Jazzy Jeff is an icon to this industry as well as the man he was spinning tribute to, DJ AM. And to have a DJ get thrown out of a club because his music wasn’t “right” says that clubbing has gone, in some ways, corporate.

We can all play the Lady Gaga, Kanye hits but what DJ can mix KRS-One with Justin Bieber (and not get killed for it)? Although the last mash up idea is quite out there, my point is, real DJ’s shock a crowd, they don’t play it safe, they’re not afraid to take risks, but if they do, they’re smart about it.

We’re living in a day and age where the DJ has become the new celebrity type. It’s not surprising that everyone wants to be one now. I’ve had many people ask me to teach them to DJ and get them gigs, but I say no because:

• They’re in it for something other than the music
• They’re not a girl
• They think it’s easy. You try mixing while you get dry humped by some blonde using you as a stripper pole!

This one is to all the talented hard working DJs out there who are in this for the love of the music, love of the life, and love of the good people in this industry.

Until next time, peace, love, and lots of coffee (or energy drinks if that’s your thing).

DJ Lu Ong

www.twitter.com/djluong
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London baby…

MINISTRY OF SOUND
Saturday 9th October 2010
23:00-07:00
…
• Laidback Luke
• Arno Cost
• Norman Doray
• Lempo
• ReKreation
• Paparat
• Bam Bo Tang
• Adam Martin +more

TICKETS: £15 email me at Rock The Disco:  adam.martin@rockthedisco.com

I received an e-mail from a good friend yesterday, with the subject line “Death Vinyl.” Before I even opened it, a slew of ideas popped immediately into my head, as to what this vague, but loaded phrase could actually be alluding to – the metaphorical “death” of the vinyl record, perhaps a band name, or even a new record company. The possibilities, at this point, were endless.

I was not quite prepared, however, for what lay beyond – “beyond” being the operative word.

Upon clicking the link, I was brought to a black and white page, with a loading bar. The words “Pressed for Time” were written above it. This didn’t aid in conjuring any concrete ideas…

…That is, until, I was greeted by the Grim Reaper. Well, the Grim Reaper with headphones affixed to its skull, and a scythe that had seemingly transformed into a record stylus.

“Okay,” I thought, “this is pretty clever.”

The explanation written next to the grave-site that read “R.I.V,” (Rest in Vinyl, I am assuming) made it all perfectly clear.

Essentially, Death in Vinyl is a service – a rather macabre, yet insanely ingenious service – but a service, nonetheless. Upon death, you can choose to have your ashes interweaved into a vinyl record. You can even record some last words onto this vinyl, that will be heard atop the “pops and crackles” engendered by your ashes.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more fun, Death Vinyl will paint your portrait onto the sleeve of the ash-laden record…using – yes, you’ve guessed it – a portion of your ashes mixed into the paint.

The service comes at a premium, of course, but it gives new meaning to “the ghost in the machine.”

http://www.andvinyly.com/

By
Jussie Larkin

Don’t forget to join me weekly on At Home w/Victoria a popular internet radio show on the blogtalkradio network.  We discuss lots of issues, fun topics, entertainment and what’s in the news. Plus, you can call in to share your opinions.

Upcoming shows include, what’s hot in fall fashions, the charity scene in Washington and Baltimore and special shows on New York Fashion Week.

By
Victoria Gaither

Is there anything more beautiful than the future as seen through the eyes of 1980’s cinema? Probably not. While we may not have flying cars or androids that look like Daryl Hannah, we can still live the dream through bodysuits and leather.

Being a peroxide blond with a penchant for pantyhose and too much eyeliner,  Pris from Blade Runner is definitely one of my top style icons. Daryl Hannah looks great in nearly anything, but I think this is her best look (Wall Street Powersuits come in a close second). From her over-processed hair to her torn stockings, she is one hot ass mess. A 21st century, organic robot Courtney Love. Perfection.

Get the look:

Cage Knit Top @ Nasty Gal

Shiny Black Bodysuit @ Total Recall Vintage

Leather Vixen Leggings @ Nasty Gal

Leather Motorcycle Boots @ Total Recall Vintage

Sparkle Pantyhose by American Apparel

Madness Boot by Jeffrey Campbell

The future is now.

xo

By
Christine Bourie

Fevah Records NZ was founded over ten years ago to help re -capture and resonate the sound depicting Fevah & Fahrenhite Events in London during the 1990s + 2000’s.

The label has featured the legends of Hard House and Hard Trance at one time or another including artists like Steve Blake, Phil Reynolds, Paul Glazby , Paul King, Ilogik, Prime Mover and many more.

That sound was and is “Action packed music that is extreme fun and 100% dance!!!!”.

The Fevah Hard Anthems Series is showcasing the labels original anthems as well as featuring new originals and remixes of tracks from new artists who we think deserve the accolade of having their music in a catalogue that is part of Hard House and Hard Trance History.

RELEASE No1: “VENOM” BY STEVE BLAKE
featuring remixes by High Dosage, Scott Genetik, David Ding and introducing Quade77.

When it was released almost 10 years ago, it became one of Fevah’s most successful anthems and it destroyed dance floors around the globe.

Hard Trance Master Steve Blake is one man is responsible for helping to mould not only what Fevah Hard Trance came to sound like, but also what UK hard trance sounds like from the beginning.

But beware- each mix has a mind of its own and will play with yours. Most interesting definetely David Dings sneaky lil’ “dubstabbing”.

Number 2 in the series is “Rhythms of the Universe” by Eamonn Fevah & Craig Gee. Most impressive in the range of remixes is Sheldon’s very distinctive hard trance version.

Next in line, and ready for release in the next couple of weeks is the EP with a number of remixes of Steve Ryan & Grant Thompson’s legendary “Broken Boundaries”. Remixes have been done by Carl Nicholson, High Dosage, David Ding & a few more left to surprise.

All Fevah releases are available from

www.southerncrossmusic.co.nz

by Mandy Suess

Umek drops some of the hottest tracks of the summer with OMGWTF and Chase The Moroder. As an obvious homage to Giorgio Moroder, he would be very proud of these tracks because of their electro disco basslines, thumping beats, and cowbell percussion.

Enjoy
Dimitris George