Showing posts with label DFA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DFA. Show all posts
Monday, January 30, 2012
Friday, November 25, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Video: Holy Ghost - Hold My Breath
It seems like an eternity ago that we first wrote about Holy Ghost! It was the end 2007 and "Hold On" marked their first release on DFA [post-Automato]. That Track was perhaps their calling, not only an immersion into Disco, but most importantly into the Analog Synths that define their sound and their unique brand of Pop. In 2008 & 2009 they became the Remixers Du Jour, completing works for established artists like Moby & Cut Copy. Last Year it was their Break as Artists. Their trial at becoming a band and not just a production duo came pretty quickly. By the time they declared their Love for New Order in their "I will come back" Video, it was clear what was to come. Now in 2011, they have toured America once, and now going on their own as headliners. This Video for "Hold my Breath" is perhaps a good recollection of their story; The sort of tale that HBO's "How to make it in America" tries to convey to the masses and somehow misses the point. The Story of Holy Ghost! is not a coincidence...and for better or for worse, New York City stills seems to be that magical place. This Video is simply, more than just a testimony, it is in fact a reality.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Music: Peach Melba - Can't Let Go
After the successful release of his DJ Kicks mix, It's almost safe to say Juan Maclean might be a little more than a house music aficionado and Peach Melba might be more than just a sweet reminder of what he sounds as a DJ. This might in fact be, "His Definition of House". Can't Let Go contains the elements of what contemporary House music is all about...an ode to yesterday with a foot in the future. In a world where we venerate the ghosts of Chicago & Detroit, it's so refreshing to discover that the vocals are the Product of Boston-Based Singer Amy Douglas and not "samples of sampled" Divas of the Past. In Short, while we are fans of Juan Maclean the "Band"...for now I think we want to be regular visitors of his "Maison"...and yes, that's French for HOUSE.
“Can’t Let Go” by Peach Melba available on 12″ July 18th via DFA Records.
Can't Let Go by DFA Records
Friday, June 10, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Video: Shit Robot ft. James Murphy - Tuff Enuff
New Shit Robot LP “From the Cradle to the Rave” out on DFA September 21st
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Music/Event: Runaway Live at Good Life
For all those who were there but mostly for those who missed that Special night, Here is the Recording from Runaway's Live DJ set @ Good Life Boston.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Music: LCD's for your ears....
LCD Soundsytem is back with a cover of Alan Vega's "Bye Bye Bayou". I always liked Suicide so this is a pleasant surprise. Bye Bye Bayou Out November 9th or there about on DFA. Album in early 2010. Get exited!!! and by the way, don't forget to check out the new release of 45:33. This special set of four 12-inch singles features Remixes by Prince Language, Runaway, Riley Reinhold, Pilooski and Theo Parrish. Wow!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Music: Holy Ghost! Comes Back!
Thinking back...Our first proper music review/rant on this blog came a couple years ago when these duo of New Yorkers released "Hold On" on DFA. Around the same time they played at the AKult Disco here in Boston's own Goodlife Bar. It was a packed house and quite a memorable one for me because it was the same day of the Dondi White Sneaker Release at Bodega. But to be honest the best memory of that night was the morning after, waking up in Chinatown to a massive New England Snow Storm. But let's talk music, and in this case Video. Like it wasn't enough that we love Holy Ghost! in this blog, the little bastards go right ahead all Tarantino-Style (frame by frame) and re-make New Order's Classic "Confusion" Video. Shit...even Arthur Baker makes a freaking Cameo. What Can I say, the kids know what they are doing and they are doing it right. Pleasantly enough too was the Cameo by Nancy Whang. Good Video...Good song...Good Day. Go Check the whole story on this song here!
Holy Ghost - I Will Come Back
New Order - Confusion
Friday, June 26, 2009
Music: Le Roi est mort, Vive le Roi!
Thank You Michael...You will be Missed but never Forgotten.Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Till You Get Enough (T&T Edit)
Michael Jackson - Get on the Floor (Holy Ghost! Edit)
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Event: Beats in Space invade the Boston!
Lately this blog seems to be suffering from an intense amount of Nostalgia for the early 2000's but how can you blame us. I still remember like it was yesterday the day I picked up my monthly copy of Muzik (the now defunct UK magazine) that included an amazing CD compilation by a still pretty unknown DFA records. Back then DFA had out a few releases of their own, and most of them through Trevor Jackson's Output. The Compilation not only included the early remixes by Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy, but the Sound and Charisma that has defined DFA Records. 
The CD was mixed to perfection by none other than Tim Sweeney who in case you didn't know already, will be Playing this Friday June 12th at Boston's own Good life Bar. We talk a lot about Sweeney's Radio Show "Beats in Space" in this blog so I'll spare you with the details...but do go check out BIS Radio Show #472 with Guest Maurice Fulton. A couple of months ago when he played here in Cambridge we had a great time...Dorking out on the Obscure Boogie tracks he was playing. Either way Head over to Goodlife this Friday as our friends Mark and Alex show us exactly "Where's the Love"! Having Tim Sweeney Can't hurt either i guess....Where is the Love Presents: Tim Sweeney
w/ Alex From Queens, Mark Ingram & Scott Bliss
Friday June 12th 2009 @
The Goodlife Bar
28 Kingston Street
Boston, MA
RSVP: Here!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Music: Metro Area
Last week we gave you a huge rant about remembering 2002 and truth be told, I can't believe we forgot to mention Metro Area. The first time I heard about Metro Area it involved them sharing the B side with an edit of Gina X on Joakim's Tiger Sushi. Their Self titled album was an instant classic. A mix of Disco/Boogie and other styles was really ahead of their time and together with the Disco revivalist of Brooklyn, the current scene we much enjoy became what it is today. Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani hosted a monthly residency at APT in the Meatpacking District, called Party Out of Bounds...because apparently only good shit happens in NYC. Perhaps what characterized the appeal of Metro Area early on was their versatility and the perfectly executed composition of their music. From Techno fans to House Heads to Disco Enthusiasts to Just plain Indie-rock-Pitchfork readers, Metro Area have always received critical acclaim from those who've listened to their music. In 2002 while DFA was still a label with a couple of releases, Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy remixed Metro Area's Orange Alert...and to repay the favor, Morgan Geist Remixed House of Jealous Lovers by the Rapture. Two Classics born from one collaboration. There are a lot of players when it comes to redefining a generation in Music...sometimes some get more glory than others...Metro Area just happened to be there in the beginning. So don't miss a little part of History. Metro Area will be at Goodlife tomorrow night for their first ever Boston Gig. See ya there.
Metro Area - Orange Alert (DFA Remix)
The Rapture - House of Jealous Lovers (Morgan Geist Remix)
Where is the love Presents: Metro Area
w/ Alex From Queens
Scott Bliss & Mark Ingram
@ The Goodlife Bar
28 Kingston Street, Boston
21+ $12 before 11pm
$15 after 11pm
Metro Area - Orange Alert (DFA Remix)
The Rapture - House of Jealous Lovers (Morgan Geist Remix)
Where is the love Presents: Metro Area
w/ Alex From Queens
Scott Bliss & Mark Ingram
@ The Goodlife Bar
28 Kingston Street, Boston
21+ $12 before 11pm
$15 after 11pm
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Music: Royalty of Witches?
Once upon a time there was a Royal Family of Witches...Here's the Queen:
...and Here's the King:
...and Here's the King:
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