Suoni Per Il Popolo, Montreal’s premier celebration of musical strangeness and the avant garde, brought (as always) a consortium of great acts to the stages of La Sala Rossa and Casa del Popolo this year. One of the premier events was the Constellation Records show headlined by your favourite experimental saxophonist and mine, Montreal adopted-son Colin Stetson. Stetson’s...
Over at Stereogum you can here the first single off of Fucked Up's upcoming album David Comes To Life. The song itself is entited 'The Other Shoe'.
I was late to the Fucked Up Party, only getting into them after The Chemistry of Modern Life came out and seeing them perform live at Sala. I was always into the blend of aggression/energy and melodicism they are able to put across without sounding forced.
If this new track is any indication, the new album is something for which to get excited. There is a huge amount of stuff going on filling up the stereo space (I listened through...
Anyone involved in home music production can relate to this. Driving is a great way to feel out your mixes.
This weekend the Foo Fighters played a secret club show (oooooh) in Santa Barbara, previewing their new album in entirety.
Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYjaTOXWuWY&feature=player_embedded
The new album was tracked in Dave Grohl's garage entirely on analog gear. I'm intrigued by what is to come from the Foos after the last few years, which have been largely disappointing.
Stereogum has the skinny on new Tim Hecker, Montreal's own guru of all that is ambient. Check it out here.
I think most people could get behind this regardless of their background. Gear up, let's get festive.
Burn To Shine is an interesting project conceived by Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty and a person named Christopher Green, who is a filmmaker about whom I know nothing.
The premise is to film bands performing in a house that is soon to be demolished. Each event is curated by a key musician from the local music scene in the community of the event, choosing home-grown acts to perform.
Here's a link to a clip of Tortoise from Volume 2 in Chicago. Each volume is for sale at the Trixie Film website.
So I guess I should start blogging again... the powers that be are encouraging us all to do so. Thus I present to you this:
David Lynch is releasing a solo album. Of course he is. It's produced by Sparklehorse and a few others. There's another track kicking around as well, it's a bit darker. Craziness.
So I guess I should start blogging again... the powers that be are encouraging us all to do so. Thus I present to you this:
David Lynch is releasing a solo album. Of course he is. It's produced by Sparklehorse and a few others. There's another track kicking around as well, it's a bit darker. Craziness.
Let me set the scene: it is Saturday, the fourth night of POP Montreal. The past three nights have been populated with at least one highly-entertaining show each. I roll out of bed at the civilized hour of 2:30 in the afternoon. Atari Teenage Riot is playing Foufounes Electrique at 10 p.m., one of the more hyped shows of the festival. With a passing knowledge of their music and reputation, I expect to be subjected to an intense experience.
Now, I understand that 'intense' can be an entirely subjective term. The show, however, most certainly delvered on...
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Greatest thing ever. Period. Except it sounds like there's some autotune.
Awesomely odd rap/rave group Die Antwoord go shopping at Amoeba Records in LA (which is, by all accounts, a good place to find oneself). I don't think their album has been released in North America quite yet, but from what I have heard (there are some tracks floating around) it is just as intense as you would guess.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-NzfSpOlaQ&feature=player_embedded
Hello internet listeners. The June 7th show is available for download here. Work it on out, nah.
Here's a decent article on the cover art for the new Black Keys album. I think the tunes are good indeed, but the design and packaging is top shelf. Cooper Black is a weird typeface in terms of its history and contemporary usage, but they nailed it on their cover.
http://rockthatfont.com/2010/05/27/brothers/
Do you like free music? This music is free, and not too shabby.
http://app.topspin.net/store/howtodestroyangels/2491?has_media=true&camp...
No show yesterday because I was stuck in an airport (unexpectedly). To make up for it, listen to and watch this video. And sing along as well.
via BoingBoing
The show from last week is up and downloadable at Podomatic.
Link here.
Want to gently mock derivative electronic music? Click here for an Owl City parody that is mostly good times.
From Stereogum:
Talk of a new Aphex Twin album started about this time last year, when Warp Records celebrated its 20th anniversary and label founder Steve Beckett went on record saying a new Aphex album would happen in a year or two. No album yet, but Richard James did bring out some new tracks in Metz, France on Friday while on a European DJ tour.
YouTube link...
The last two episodes are now available for download. Get them at acetategratified.podomatic.com.
That's right. It's gross. It's also not really a beard. But ask yourself as you take a gander at Lemmy Kilmister's facial decor if, even for one second, you give a damn about its beard semantics. That's right, you do not. Now, this is probably because you are distracted by those two whatever-they-are's on his cheek, but nevertheless, let us begin analysis:
There is only one thing you need to know about Lemmy Kilmister: balls. Lots of them. There are a few reasons Lemmy = balls. First and foremost, he is the most prominent...
Not really. But this is quite weird. Spotted this at BoingBoing today, an experimental LP called 'The Medium Is The Massage'. With some narration from McLuhan, some audio from a talk show appearance, and a bunch of extremely esoteric music, it is a weird experience indeed. Regular listeners will know that I am a communications major, so this is my cup of tea, lemmetellya. Listen here.
I know what you're thinking, but rest assured this is actually an interesting listen. Most of it is rehearsal takes for Bette's cover of 'Buckets of Rain' off 'Songs For The New Depression'. It's very interesting to hear Dylan's approach in the studio, working with other musicians.
I mentioned the new M.I.A video today on the show. Here's a link to the Vimeo page.
The podcast is available for download here.
At Dangerous Minds, Medicine guitarist/mastermind Brad Laner posted a nifty mix called 'Man Can Now Be Boxed And Bunched". Listen here.
Yesterday's show was quite pleasing. Gareth (from the news) stopped by on his way to the Yukon, and half the show was played from vinyl in celebration of record store day. Hopefully I'll be able to upload it by Thursday (with school done I'm not at the station as often).
Hi Gang, tonights show is up here. Tre good. Listen. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B0p6DVoNgk&feature=related
Here's a mini BBC doc recorded during the Andorra tours to get you all worked up for new Caribou. It's amazing to see his tiny recording setup in his bedroom.
The new Caribou LP is up and streaming in its entirety! Some serious jams on here...
http://soundcloud.com/caribouband/sets/swim
Because:
-I have a mountain of homework to do at the end of the semester
-The university is closed, so I won't be coming in for class anyway
-Sometimes the computer need a chance to kick out the jams without my interference
I'll be back the week after, with some exciting new music to play. Seriously, it's exciting.
I take a break from essay-writing to write this: the new Besnard Lakes album is most good. Big songs, big guitars, but incredibly quiet and simple at times. To me, it kind of sounds like if the Pumpkins were a little more indie and a little less pompous (don't get me wrong, they did pompous well... until recently). Check it out if you have the time. After the jump find a sample from the album.
Found this the other day, and have been digging it with two trowels. Band is called Coloração Desbotada, EP is called 'Eu, eu mesmo e os vários beijos cafeinados.' They're a Brazilian shoegaze/punk band. Google it, and check out their MySpace here. Also, check out the new Beard Of The Week at CJLO's magazine page!
Trying to get back into the habit of blogging. Today's show was a bit of a smorgasbord, but I liked it. Little bit of Gonjasufi, litte Caribou remix, little Georgio Moroder, little Beach House, little Besmond Lakes... it was good. I'll probably post it up on the podomatic site on Wednesday, when I can get the recording from the station. Until then, check out some older episodes! Always good for the soul.
UPDATE: The episode can be downloaded here.
This week's beard comes recommended from none other than CJLO's own distinguished program director/host of The Phantastiq Cypha, Doc Holidae. When trying to sell me on this particular beard, the only thing he had to say was "neck beard." Yes, this week's edition is the premier of neck beards on BOTW!
Hi GANG! The podcast, henceforth, shall be available at http://acetategratified.podomatic.com. The first three episodes are up and streaming and downloadable. Visit often!
If you prefer, you can subscribe via iTunes or RSS. There are links on the right side of the podcast page to do so. Automatic Acetate! What could be better? (food is better)
Beard Of The Week is a column of life, music, people, and their beards. Each week Lachlan Fletcher of The Subplot and Unabridged will give you a great beard and shed some light on its significance, hopefully helping both the bearded and unbearded alike down the road to enlightenment.
Scott Niedermayer
Hi folks, no show last week due to bureaucratic dealings between the station and university. It was lots of fun. Back this coming Monday with a mostly Canadian show due to an ongoing SOCAN audit.
Talk to you then.
Beard Of The Week is a column of life, music, people, and their beards. Each week Lachlan Fletcher of The Subplot and Unabridged will give you a great beard and shed some light on its significance, hopefully helping both the bearded and unbearded alike down the road to enlightenment.
Samuel Beam,
of Iron & Wine
Beard Of The Week is a column of life, music, people, and their beards. Each week Lachlan Fletcher of The Subplot and Unabridged will give you a great beard and shed some light on its significance, hopefully helping both the bearded and unbearded alike down the road to enlightenment.
Rick Rubin
Good show. Tired show, but good show. Black Mountain, Japandroids, Dirty Beaches, Them Dirty Vultures were some highlights. Couldn't get the show uploaded tonight, but hopefully tomorrow I can get it going.
UPDATE: The show can be downloaded here
Thanks to everyone who showed up to the CASE Reading at Trois Minots last Thursday. It was pretty fantastic; good music, good literature, good beverages. Indeed, a most successful evening. Make sure to listen over the next few weeks as we air some of the great content we accrued.
Hi folks,
Tonight's a dance party. That's it. Nothing more. How could it go wrong?
UPDATE: download the show here.
Today's show is packed full of goodness du Canada: new Caribou (!), Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra, and more. Plus: The Scorpions are breaking up, and we will grieve accordingly.
See you there.
UPDATE: The podcast can be downloaded here.
Hi everybody,
Good news! I've decided to finally start podcasting the show on a weekly basis. Check out www.subplot.podomatic.com every week if you miss the show.
Today we're covering our session with Ilona Martonfi, a highly respected figure of Montreal's literary culture. Make sure to listen, as we also had a great chat with Ilona during her reading in which she really opened up her history and creative process. It was a moving experience, and we all look forward to sharing it with radioland.
Lachlan
Unabridged will be at a CASE poetry and short story reading on Thursday, January 28th. Make sure to come down and listen to the fantastic authors or read your own material!
Worst case scenario you can make small talk with Bassam, who will love it. LOVE IT.
See you there.
Hello good friends
Tonight's show was all about fantastic warm nice full immersive music. Some drone, some slow synth pop, some shoegaze. It was a great, speaker-seizure-inducing time. Please check out the playlist for some fantastic artists, especially Zikr, Tim Heckel and Aidan Baker & thisquietarmy. Some good Canadian talent and some good friends reside on tonight's tracklisting and , as always, independant music needs your support. Google them up and check out what they're up to. Heckel is on tour, I know, and if you live in the northeastern US check him out when he stops by your place of residence.
Thanks for reading/listening/being an audience to my media.
Lachlan
JMac, Jackie Mac, JBones, JBag, JBalls, Ginger Sunrise, etc.
This is so crazy.
We're on the air with Unabridged. And blogging. At THE SAME TIME! My grandmother never would have thought it was possible.
Multimedia is the FUTURE
Nay... IT IS THE NOW
Bassam says he's out there. And he wants to go out for drinks. And he says it's businesslike.
Also: Jessica!
HEYOOOOOOOOOOO!
I'm blogging! I've never done this before!
If you didn't listen last week, that's too bad, but I'll tell you what happened. It was a noise rock show. Mostly. Also, for the first time ever I fell under my CanCon requirement. It was sad. Next week I shall make up for it!
This was fun. I will do it more.
