Bert & Ernie GangstaRappin’
Creator stianhafstad writes:
I was a bit bored last week, so I edited some old Bert & Ernie episodes to the sound of M.O.P.’s Ante Up.
Its on 50k users now, wondering to see how this will ‘long-tail’. The M.O.P guys must be very happy with this guy!
(Thanks 0tt0)
Roquefort are Roqueing
My friend Woes from the Roquefort Kru gifted me their first (signed and numbered!) compilation album the other day. RF is a dj collective that play a nice blend of various grooves to make you move, basically. Hear them on Myspace here and check out when they’re roqueing in your stadsdeel.
ATTIGO ‘TouchTables’: The Future Of Deejaying?
Seven Songs Meme Is Go
The infamous Rubbishcorp tagged me - already a few weeks ago and alongside MC Hammer - for a ‘7 favorite songs for spring/summer’ meme type thing. I’ve taken my time to come up with a good list. Because this ain’t easy. And I’m not sure if the aim is nighttime boogie or daytime dreaminess?
Anyway, I chose a mix of both:
- The Egg - Venice Beach
- Cut Copy - Future
- Cut Copy - Unforgettable Season
- Aril Brikha - Berghain
- Alex Gopher - Brain Leech
- Crystal Castles - Courtship Date
- Aphex Twin - Alberto Balsam
I’ll probably keep editing this post until end of times..
I’m Lovin’ The Toe Jam
Check out this great videoclip directed by Keith Schofield for BPA’s - ‘Toe Jam’. BPA (Brighton Port Authority) is Fatboy Slim feat. David Byrne & Dizzee Rascal.
(Thanks Reza and Woes!)
The C64 Orchestra
I went to Paradiso yesterday evening to check out the C64 Orchestra.
What a great concept: Classic Commodore 64 videogame tunes like IK+, Commando and Monty on the Run played by an orchestra. And its not just a gimmick, some of the tunes actually sound like they were made for this. Check out the C64 Orchestra on Myspace.
Here’s Four Of My ‘Most-Played’ Albums
Here’s four albums that have been clogging up my ‘most-played’ listing lately… Some new some old.
Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours (2008)
It feels as if aussies Cut Copy picked up where pop music as a genre ’stopped’ in the late eighties. All songs will remind you of gone gods from gone times; Fleetwood Mac, Roxy Music, Human League, Erasure, etc. Not blatantly copied but mixed up with current vibes and production techniques. A step forward from its predecessor Bright Like Neon Love.
Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles (2008)
Typical 8-bit synth pop. Although I’m recommending this album I don’t like all 100% of it (skip that distorted shouty stuff like XXZXCUZX Me and Love and Caring) - but there certainly are some great tunes on this album. Recommended if you like that SID chip sound from the Commodore 64 - which was the sountrack to my youth, basically.
Radiohead - In Rainbows (2007)
OK so it’s not very exotic to name an album that must be on just about everyone’s favorite list. But its such a great album I just have to list it. Saw them playing a two+ hour set yesterday here in Amsterdam. Thom Yorke’s amazing voice, the tightness of the band playing together (studio as well as live), its all just incredible. Their best album so far.
Fabric Live 29 - Cut Copy (2006)
IMHO still the number one release on the best ‘commercial mixtape series’ out there: Fabric Live. This has got the best of everything, which makes it quite hard to label; maybe ‘An Eclectic Mix Of Electropop’ will do. Some great lyrics on here - like Munk’s Disco Clown and Whomadewho’s Hello, Empty Room. Not to mention Tiga’s crazy mix of Soulwax’s E Talking. Really can’t recommend this album enough.
GTA IV Bringing Back Memories
Played a bit of GTA IV tonight with my friend Otto driving around Liberty City beating up people, trying out different cars, checking out the various radiochannels and enjoying vintage pop like Godley & Creme’s ‘Cry’ from 1984.
Classic.
Action Figure - Slow Motion Punches
Check out this remix clip of ‘Slow Motion Punches’ by Action Figure. Just make sure to watch it until the punching starts ;) More footage right here. Cool.
Midnight Juggernauts - Tombstone
In Paradiso Amsterdam 6th July next month.