Flash back Friday:: Donald Glaude Essential Mix March 24, 2002

 Every Friday I'll post a flash back of music ranging from the 50s to the early 2000s.  For today, the first ever Flash Back Friday on my blog.... Banging house mix from one of the best dj's and performers to come out of the United States, the one and only party starter... Mr. Donald Glaude.  Glaude is amazing to watch now, in the past, and will continue to be in the future! I've had the pleasure of sharing the decks with him at a gig in Vegas and he is as nice as he is talented.  Really great guy.  Here we go, Donald Glaude's Essential Mix from March 24, 2002. This is definitely one of those mixes that will stand the test of time.  Starts the mix out a bit tribal, then works it into full blown funky flavored beats!

Download
http://www.mediafire.com/?vmb1bsiph5zc627

New Turbo Recordings Release... The XX - Shelter (Tiga remix)

I'm a big fan of The XX and would categorize their sound as very dark, gloomy, and romantic.  I can't quite compare them to any other bands out there at the moment, which makes them that much more enjoyable and great to listen too.  On this Turbo release their song "Shelter" gets a proper remix from Turbo Recordings founder (and one of my idols), Tiga.  From electroclash, to electro house, and even dark techno, regardless of what direction he takes a song, Tiga always manages to put his original and unique twist on things.  The combination of The XX and Tiga, has given this tune a bit of a trip hop feel to it, very reminiscent of Portis Head and 90s Sneaker Pimps.  I can definitely see it on the same play list as those bands.  This track is full of emotion and can be categorized as a break up song or love song alike. Soothing meets dismal at the same time, I love it.

The XX - Shelter (Tiga remix)
http://www25.zippyshare.com/v/47488683/file.html

Pop Tart Swagger - Free mix of 80s, Indie, Electro, Pop, and more

Pop Tart Swagger from Dj Steven Andrew at Letsmix.com.

 You can only stream from the above player, but you can download the mix for your personal use at this link

http://www.mediafire.com/?rd4ngj29xtjsonc

1. Adele- Rolling in the Deep (Villa remix)

2. Empire of the Sun - Walking on a Dream (Treasure Fingers remix)

3. La Roux - Bulletproof (Tiborg remix)

4. Foster the People - Jump Up

5. LCD Soundsystem - I Can Change (Tiga remix)

6. The Human League – Seconds

7. The Rapture - House of Jealous Lovers

8. Bob Marley - Jammin (Beat Molesters remix)

9. Dragonette - I Get Around (Midnight Juggernauts remix)

10. Hot Chip - One Life Stand

11. Cut Copy - Far & Away (Golden Filter remix)

12. The XX - You Got the Love (John Roman remix)

13. New Order – Confusion

14. Calvin Harris - Acceptable in the 80s

15. DeadMau5 vs Far East Movement - G6 N Stuff

16. Cavlin Harris - You Use to Hold Me (Nero remix)

17. FPU - Ocean Drive (Tiga remix)

18. Jay Z & UGK - Big Pimpin'

19. Joy Divion - Love Will Tear Us Apart

20. SWR vs Bauhaus vs Joy Divion - AplusD mash up

21. The Killers - Shadow Play

22. Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat

You Don't Have to be a Goth to feel the Music! Check it Out!

 I'm not a "Goth" but I do love the music and culture of that scene.  I can definitely be spotted at the occasional LA or OC goth club and even catch a gig here and there mixing up Dark Wave, Synth Pop and Industrial. Well... If you actually listen at the clubs to what I'm playing when I'm spinning 80s or Electro,  there's a good chance you'll here me sneak in a few Ebm tracks or a lot of dark 80s or Gothic (Depends on my mood and crowd).  I have a lot of friends old and new, that love Indie, Electro, Techno and so on, yet a lot of people sleep on goth orientated genres.  Trust me, you don't have to be goth to like the music.  If you're a music lover, don't sleep on the tunes that come out of this scene.  There are goth icons such as Nitzer Ebb and Front 242 that I don't even really associate with goth, but more so with a raw techno sound.  Clanks, noise, machines = TECHNO.  I took the liberty of listing some of my favorite goth orientated anthems (If you are already into these type of genres, then some of these track may make you yawn cause you've heard them a million times).  There are definitely some gems to be found. You can stream each song from the links I provided, so you don't have to download a track if you don't like it... But trust me, you will like them all! Aside from the tracks I listed, here are some artists I recommend checking out.  Various goth orientated genres: The beginners guide... Nitzer ebb, Front 242, Bigod 20, And One VnV Nation, Covenant, The Retrosic, Nine Inch Nails (especially Pretty Hate Machine and The Downward Spiral), Wumpscut, Chris & Cosey, Fad Gadget, Marc Almond, Wolfsheim, Clan of Xymox, DeVision, Visage, Joy Division, The Cure (Pornography album is amazing)... There.. Now you're set with some basics.. Go Dig for music!


DeVision - Rage
http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/58217784/file.html

 Wolfsheim - Heroin She Said
http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/15660010/file.html

Combichrist - This Shit Will Fuck You Up
http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/99159989/file.html

 Covenant - We Want Revolution
http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/27645580/file.html

And One - Techno Man
http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/20565684/file.html

Djedjotronic "Bugle" & "Tetris" - New release on Boys Noise records

New release from Djedjotronic on the Boys Noize record label. Djedjotronic is super talented.  He can produce quality electro, as well as ghetto booty beats (one of my personal favorites from him is "Dirty & Hard"), and with this release he bangs out techno.  "Tetris" is my favorite, I can play it over and over and not get sick of it.  Solid bass line, hypnotic bleeps and the percussion to match. This track is fire! Even if the techno side of things isn't your cup of tea and you only like the electro vibe, I think you'll still dig on this tune."Bugle" is an ok cut, my only criticism is that it can get a little too glitchy for my taste.  Don't get me wrong I like glitchy, just something about it doesn't do it for me.  I do enjoy the nice break down though.

BNR TRAX 07: DJEDJOTRONIC-BUGLE/TETRIS (PREVIEW) by Boysnoize Records

Laidback Luke Live at Coachella

 I love many of his tracks and remixes, however I was kind of disappointed with his set at Coachella.  I mean, it was great for that style of music, but it was too kiss fm meets power 106 flavored electro for my taste.  Don't get me wrong, I can appreciate all styles of music and I do enjoy quality pop, I just expected a different set from Luke. From what I caught of him at EDC 2010, his set was much better there. When he played a bootleg of "Better of Alone", I died a little inside.  Maybe if I were 15, in the 90s, and just discovered extacy for the first time, then it would have been cool. I have mad respect for him, just giving my honest opinion.  I know some of my friends dug it, and you may dig it too.  Here it is. Laidback Luke's set, recorded live at Coachella.

Download link
http://oron.com/w7sufu5p39kn/Laidback_Luke_-_Live_@_Coachella_Music_Festival_04-16-2011.mp3.html

Turn your dead pet or self into a Vinyl record when you die!

A British company called And Vinyly promises to do just that for a fee of £3,000. Pets and body parts accepted. After your passing, rotate forever on your relatives’ turntables.  I'd get pressed as a kraftwerk tune or maybe Snoop Dogg's Gin & Juice.