Le Matos [Remixes]

In just over a week Le Matos will be getting down at next weekend’s Neon & High Food Festival in Montreal- a 3 day epic adventure of sun, dancing, and maybe the occasional recreational drug. If you haven’t experienced Montreal before now is a good time to start. The festival is a solid way to kick off the summer shows so if you’re ANYWHERE near the city I highly recommend it. Check out the lineup for Saturday and Sunday… pretty damn good.

Le Matos are one of my favourite DJ/producing tandems from Montreal. The guys always put out great stuff. Here are a few of the notables that have come to me over the years, but the fun doesn’t stop there. Click here for more freebies.

♫ We Have Band – Honey Trap (Le Matos Remix)

♫ Numero# – Star Model (Le Matos Poindexter Remix)

♫ Coeur De Pirate – Comme Des Enfants (Le Matos Andy Carmichael Remix)

NEON & HIGH FOOD FESTIVAL – Lineup

Day 1- (March 26.10):
Flying Lotus
Benga
Lazer Sword
Vilify
DJ Noyl

Day 2- (March 27.10):
Duchess Says
Joakim
Le Matos
Why Alex Why
DJ Cherry Cola

Day 3- (March 28.10):
Fake Blood
Boy 8-Bit
Jordan Dare
Thomas Von Party
Duvall & Seb Diamond (NIGHT TRACKIN’)

[Via http://aerialnoise.com]

Sarah McLachlan - New Album

What, not quite six years between releases?! Sarah McLachlan, boviously spurred on from her Olympics performance and being confirmed for Lilith Fair, her new album entitled “The Laws of Illusion” is due for release on 15th June (2010 no less!) I’m expecting more of the same from Afterglow and Surfacing to be honest, although this blogs favourite album is Fumbling Towards Ecstacy. I’m sure it will be gorgeous however.

[Via http://higherplainmusic.com]

Blue Monday FM go to work

image from myspace

Blue Monday FM released somewhat of a concept album in late December 2009. From what I understand, their album Blue Monday FM 1 (Monday Morning 7:49) plays out like a morning radio broadcast for the start of a week.Buy it at yesasia.com.

The band sounds very J-poppy. I like it. They seem to be based in the UK, but the album was recorded in London and Tokyo. You will notice the predominately European cast in their new video.

Finding information about this band is like pulling teeth. There is not much to go on, but check out their bare bones myspace and official website. They do have a twitter, so that is probably your best bet at up-to-date info.

Speaking of, the band Blue Monday FM, released a new video for ネコの手もかりたい, which shows the ups and downs of working in the business environment in Europe. The lead singer Lilly takes on the role of secretary in the video and seems to do ALL THE WORK. Folks, never take your secretaries for granted.

Business men should never gamble. Don’t lose your pants in the video below!

[Via http://neauxclicks.wordpress.com]

The King of Pop lives on...Largest record deal in History!

Even after his passing, the King of Pop continues to make history. Sony Music Entertainment will pay the Michael Jackson Estate over $250 million dollars to release 10 Michael Jackson projects over the next seven years. This is the LARGEST record deal in history. It doesn’t surprise me that it is credited to the King of Pop. New projects will include, DVD’s of music videos, unreleased music, and more.

LD

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DON DIXON: Producer, Singer, Songwriter, Musician...

Don Dixon has devoted his entire life to the popular song.  Whether working as a singer, songwriter, musician or producer, he has always tried to capture the essence of his life in the moment.

Don Dixon will be performing at The Winchester Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, March 20th, 2010.  Singer / songwriter Marti Jones will be joining him for a not-to-be-missed concert experience.

Psychedelic folk-rock band Morticia’s Chair will round out the show.  Showtime is 8:30pm.  Admission is $12.00.  Visit The Winchester’s website at www.thewinchester.net for more information and directions.

Don Dixon

From Don Dixon’s website bio (www.dondixonmusic.com):

“[Don] Dixon is considered to be one of the key producers of what is called the jangle pop movement of the early 1980s.  Around 1983, Dixon attracted attention by co-producing with Mitch Easter, R.E.M.’s landmark debut LP Murmur.  He then spent several years producing the work of varied artists including Chris Stamey (formerly of The dB’s) and The Smithereens.  Considered to be a highlight of this period was Tommy Keene’s Run Now EP (co-produced with T-Bone Burnett).  This success led to Dixon recording his solo debut Most of the Girls Like to Dance (But Only Some of the Boys Like To), a further affirmation of his love of classic pop melodies and spiky, Nick Lowe-inspired wordplay.”

“After producing wife Marti Jones’ Unsophisticated Time, he released his second solo effort, Romeo at Juilliard, in 1987 and the live Chi-Town Budget Show a year later.  After 1989’s EEE, Dixon’s recording career went into hiatus for several years and he returned to producing, helming efforts for The Smithereens, Richard Barone, and James McMurtry before finally releasing Romantic Depressive in 1995.  Another lengthy hiatus preceded the early 2000 release of The Invisible Man and its 2001 follow-up, Note Pad #38.  His latest release, The Entire Combustible World in One Small Room followed in summer 2006.”

Interested in Don Dixon’s songwriting?

Marti Jones

Joe Cocker has covered Don Dixon’s song “I Can Hear The River.”

Hootie & The Blowfish has covered Don Dixon’s song “Renaissance Eyes.”

Pop singer Marti Jones first emerged as the front woman of the group Color Me Gone before issuing her solo debut Unsophisticated Time — produced by future husband Don Dixon — in 1985.

Marti Jones is also an artist.  You can see some of her paintings here: www.martijonesdixon.com

A Video of Marti Jones and Don Dixon performing together:

See you at the show…

[Via http://thewinchestermusic.wordpress.com]

Time is the Cure - Ima Robot

Ima Robot. was an Indie/Punk/Dance band based in Los Angeles, California, that formed in the late 1990s.

Ima Robot. formed in the late 1990s, after vocalist Alex Ebert’s band The Lucky 13’s broke up, and became successful in the early 2000s after signing with Virgin Records. The band’s other original members were Timmy “the Terror” Anderson, Oligee, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and the prolific studio drummer Joey Waronker. Meldal-Johnsen and Waronker were sought-after musicians who had played with Beck before joining Ima Robot.

Their first full-length album released on September 6, 2003, was self-titled Ima Robot, and featured the singles “Dynomite” and “Song #1″ (released in the UK only). The band toured with artists such as Hot Hot Heat, The Von Bondies, Hoobastank, The Sounds and others.

In 2004 Waronker and Oligee left the band, and Meldal-Johnsen followed in 2005, with former Oleander drummer Scott Devours taking over drumming duties, Filip Nikolic taking over on bass and Andy Marlow taking over on keyboards. On September 12, 2006, Ima Robot released their second album Monument to the Masses which featured the singles “Creeps Me Out” and “Lovers in Captivity”. In June of 2008, Lars Vognstrup joined the group, having previously played with Nikolic in the band Junior Senior.

In April 2007, the band won their independence from Virgin Records and continued to work unsigned under the management of Alexis Rivera of Echo Park Records. The song “Gangster” premiered on the band’s MySpace on April 15, 2008, with its lyrics posted in a blog entry by the band.

Members:

Alex Ebert “Edward Sharpe” – Lead Vocals
Timmy “The Terror” Anderson – Guitar, Flutes
Filip Nikolic “Turbotito” – Bass Guitar

Discography:

• Ima Robot (September 16, 2003)
• Monument to the Masses (September 12, 2006)

Webite:

http://www.myspace.com/imarobot

[Via http://indieandpics.wordpress.com]

Express Yourself, Don't Repress Yourself

Wise words from one of my favorite pop artists of all time, Madonna. I have just finished all my readings for a presentation while drinking sambuca in preparation for an epic party that will end le Radical Queer Semaine here in Montréal. I was listening to a whole bunch of music to read and then to get pumped up and unsurprisingly I found myself landing on some good ol’ Madonna. Who, like Oasis, has been a part of my life for more than I can remember.

I know I said a mixtape was on the way, and it is, it REALLY IS, and it’s gonna be awesome. I’ve been going to a ton of shows and will have a ton coming up. I’ve yet to (possibly) do reviews on Braids, Silly Kissers, and Neon Indian who I’ve recently seen…and I have Joanna Newsom, Calvin Harris, Flying Lotus, Benga, Air, The Clientele…and EFFIN’ COACHELLA!!!

I promise to get the mixtape out by the end of the month which will cover live reviews, album reviews, as well as anticipate some upcoming Coachella artists. But enjoy two of my favorite Madonna songs in the meantime…=)

MP3: Madonna – Take A Bow (One of the best love songs of all time…rivals George Micheal me thinks)

MP3: Madonna – Human Nature (the video for this is inspiring)

[Via http://acquiescetomusic.wordpress.com]