Download: Brendon Moeller - October 2008 DJ Mix
Here's the latest promo DJ mix from one of Filter27's favorites, Brendon Moeller (aka Beat Pharmacy, Echologist). The mix features cuts from the likes of Move D, Basic Channel, Derek Carr, Petar Dundov and more. Enjoy.
Download: Uploaded.to [320kbps MP3, ~160 MB]
 Download: Marko Fürstenberg - Live PA at Panorama Bar, Berlin (2008-09-27)
Here's a nice dub techno live set from German DJ and producer Marko Fürstenberg (Thinner / a.r.t.less / Echocord Colour) recorded at Berlin's Panorama Bar last month.
Download: Uploaded.to [VBR MP3, ~80 MB]
 Linkage: October 1, 2008The Lost Mystery of Record Collections - Since stacks of vinyl are quickly disappearing, is it possible that we will be handing our kids our old hard drives for them to look through or USB drives for them to play with? [PopMatters]
Ukelele Techno Sucks: Interview With Amanda Palmer - Listening Post caught up with Palmer to chat about Twin Peaks, Folds and Gaiman, performance art and why techno with ukelele from a Mac laptop totally blows. [ListeningPost]
 On Repeat: Appleblim & Peverelist - Over Here (Brendon Moeller Remixes)
The second release from Appleblim's recently-launched Apple Pips imprint comes with two massive dub techno reworks of Appleblim & Peverelist's track "Over Here," courtesy of New York-based producer Brendon Moeller (aka Beat Pharmacy). Highly recommended material for any deep techno fan!
Audio samples: 01 / 02
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 Linkage: September 29, 2008Interview: Lindstrøm - Hans-Peter Lindstrøm and his labelmate Dominique Leone discuss his latest album, Where You Go I Go Too, his influences, and his unique and enviable position in the world of dance music. [Pitchfork]
Arne Weinberg Interview - By Kazuumi Ishii. [ElectronicDirectory]
Moby writes open letter to EMI on his MySpace blog regarding their refusal to sell music on Beatport.
Latest forum downloads:
Kiki - BPitch Control Podcast (September 2008)
 Linkage: September 25, 2008Telefon Tel Aviv Sign with BPitch Control, Tour North America - The duo have announced that they've signed with BPitch Control and will be releasing their third LP, Immolate Yourself, on January 20. [Exclaim]
Risk Taking & Techno - Tom Lea laments the lack of risk-taking among techno producers and DJs this year. [FactMagazine]
Latest forum downloads:
John Digweed - Live at Koolhous in Toronto, Canada (2008-04-11)
Joel Martin (Quiet Village) - FACT Disco Mix
Francois Dubois - Beachball Mix (August 2008)
 Damian Lazrus announces North American Devil Night tour 2008
Crosstown Rebels head honcho Damian Lazarus will kick off his 2nd North American Devil Night Tour on October 17. Lazarus will take in stops in cities across the US and head to Mexico for three dates, with a Halloween stop at Avalon in LA and a Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) party in Mexico City.
The tour coincides with the upcoming release of his debut artist material and his re-location from London to Los Angeles.
Lazarus explains in a press release:
Last year, the devils and demons came out to play across the USA and joined me for some super fun, momentous sessions. I can't wait to come back now and play with people's minds once again. I've been falling in love with America and will mark this tour with a move from London to LA, where I'm looking forward to experiencing first hand the birth of the new underground, electronic renaissance that has ignited all over the country." Dates:
10/17 - Rise, Boston
10/24 - Spy Bar, Chicago
10/25 - Beta, Denver
10/31 - Avalon, Los Angeles (Halloween)
11/01 - Roots, Mexico City, Mexico (Dia de los Muertos)
11/07 - Aura, Monterrey, Mexico
11/08 - Hardpop, Juarez, Mexico
11/13 - Vessel, San Francisco
11/14 - Northern Lights Lounge, Detroit
15/11 - Safe @ Circa 28, Miami
20/11 - Hiro Ballroom, New York
21/11 - Circa, Toronto
22/11 - San Juan Hotel, Puerto Rico
Related:
Download: Damian Lazarus - Transitions Guest Mix on Kiss 100 FM, 2007-06-24
Download: Damian Lazarus - BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, 2006-06-11
 Are dance music reviews still relevant?Here's a dead-on observation from a random commenter over at House Is A Feeling blog:
...I personally think the importance of reviews in dance music has waned since the beatport/juno age came onstream. Apart from being useful in alerting me to the existence of a track, I'll always sample a track myself and trust my own ears rather than rely on anything a journalist says, who after all, is just some other dude who likes house/techno. I guess the opinion of a journalist you respected was more important in days gone by. Which isn't to diss dance music journalism, I just prefer reading well conducted interviews or articles that talk about the scene in a general way, rather than reviews of individual tracks.
I could not agree more. It's been a long long time since I read any dance music record reviews. Not that I don't have the time for it... I just don't care about them anymore.
 Linkage: September 24, 2008Barbara Morgenstern Reveals New Album, Tours U.S. - Barbara Morgenstern's full-length follow-up to 2006's well-received The Grass Is Always Greener, is due November 18 from Monika Enterprise. [Pitchfork]
How will the credit crunch affect music? - Lessons from history... when the credit crunch comes dentists will be in short supply, but at least the music will be good. [Guardian]
Pacha closes after drugs raid - 10 people have been arrested after police raided Pacha nightclub in Victoria (London, UK) which is now closed. [CapitalRadio]
 Linkage: September 22, 2008Interview: David Byrne - David Byrne talks Talking Heads, conceptual art, age, and Everything That Happens Will Happen Today, his surprise reunion with Brian Eno. [Pitchfork]
"OK, I've Done It, That's Enough for Me": An Interview with Four Tet - Kieran Hebden looks back on a career where he's opened for Radiohead, played for Badly Drawn Boy, and explains why it's unlikely he'll do either ever again. [PopMatters]
 John Digweed mixes Bedrock 10: Past, Present and Future
New John Digweed compilation is on the way!
Straight from our inbox:
To coincide with the tenth anniversary of Bedrock parties in London and the fast approaching 10th anniversary of Bedrock Records; John Digweed releases the triple-disc mix Bedrock 10 Past, Present and Future through his own Bedrock Records. Compiling and mixing a stunning collection of remixes that shine new light on the label’s back catalogue alongside the cuts that are currently representing the distinguished Bedrock sound.
CD's 1 and 2 are mixed by the man himself. The third disc is an unmixed affair and features original tracks from Funk d'Void, Jim Rivers and Charlie May (Pindrop) plus unreleased remixes from Guy Gerber, POB, and Chab.
The compilation will be released in October through Bedrock Records.
Tracklist:
01. Fortunatro & Montresor - Imagine (Estroe Remix)
02. Pole Folder & CP - Dust (Charlie Mayhem Cold Shoulder Dub)
03. Tom Mangan - Chutney (Tom Mangan 2008 Remix)
04. Steve Lawler - Rise'in (Steve Lawler Powder Powder Remix)
05. Bedrock - Santiago (Chab Remix)
06. John Digweed - Warung Beach (Jamie Stevens Remix)
07. Bedrock - Emerald (Seismic Dub)
08. Gutterstylz - Dirtbox (Bruce Aisher's Resurrection Rewind)
09. Science Dept - Repercussion (Danny Howells Remix)
10. Bedrock - Beautiful Strange (John Digweed & Nick Muir's Even Stranger Remix)
11. Guy J - Save Me (James Talk Remix)
12. Bedrock – Heaven Scent (M.O.D.E. remix)
CD 2:
01. Bedrock- Forge (Tom Middleton Remix)
02. Guy J - Lunar
03. Jim Rivers - Empathy
04. Saints & Sinners - Pushin Too Hard (Bruce Aisher Remix)
05. Christian Smith - Flyer Talk
06. Moonface - U Get So Give (Paolo Mojo Remix)
07. Shmuel Flash - Chilling Moments (Kazell Influx Audio Remix)
08. John Digweed & Nick Muir - Aquatonic
09. Misstress Barbara - K10 (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix)
10. Tom Mangan - Chutney (Size 9 Reinterpretation)
11. Guy Gerber - Stoppage Time (Outro Edit)
CD 3:
01. Bradler & Dualton - Six Hours Later (Original Mix)
02. Pole Folder & CP - Dust (Charlie Mayhem Cold Shoulder Dub)
03. Fortunato & Montresor - Imagine (Estroe Remix)
04. Morgan Page & Gregory Shiff feat. Astrid Suryanto - All I Know (Jim Rivers Space Disco Remix)
05. Nick Muir - Gravitation
06. Steve Lawler - Rise In (Steve Lawler Powder Powder Remix Edit)
07. Bedrock - Santiago (Guy Gerber Hotrod Dub)
08. Funk D'Void & Toby Izui - Sensei
09. Pindrop - Madhouse
10. Guy J - Lunar (Late Night Friday Remix)
 Linkage: September 18, 2008And We Danced - New house music documentary featuring legends such as Juan Atkins, George Morel, Westbam and Larry Heard in the works!
Little White Earbuds Reflects: Minitek - LWE correspondent Will Lynch offers his take on the seemingly ill-fated Minitek festival. [LittleWhiteEarbuds]
Mixed up emotions - Richard Brophy finally cut the slack and did a mix. As usual, it was done using two Technics decks, a dusty old mixer and vinyl. [TestIndustries]
The Month In: Techno - by Philip Sherburne. [Pitchfork]
Latest forum downloads:
Minitek 2008 (2008-09-14)
 Linkage: September 17, 2008Interview: Morgan Geist - Metro Area's Morgan Geist talks about his new solo album Double Night Time and the 'death' of the music industry. [FactMagazine]
Norman Whitfield, songwriter, producer, and a chief architect of Motown Records' sound in the mid-to-late 1960s and early 70s, passed away in Los Angeles yesterday, September 16, according to various reports. [Pitchfork]
Amazon Launch New Vinyl Shop - Amazon.com has announced that it has launched a new vinyl section with over 250,000 titles. [Bodytonic]
 Quote: Richie Hawtin
My mum said to me recently 'It's not all about Contakt and Cubes, you know' but then my parents came to our Contakt show during Sonar and they said it was the most professional show we had ever done. That felt good.
I bet you she also said "Hey Richie, nice Cube and decor, but what's up with this crappy music?"
Richie Hawtin on life as a famous DJ [Beatportal]
Photo credit: Merlijn Hoek, via Flickr
 R.I.P. Richard Wright (1943 - 2008)
Pink Floyd keyboard player and founder member Richard Wright has died aged 65 from cancer.
As a keyboardist and songwriter, Richard Wright helped create the pioneering psychedelic sound that made Pink Floyd one of the world's greatest groups. His atmospheric, jazzy organs and synthesizers were at times at the forefront of their songs, and at others provided a dreamy undercurrent upon which the rest of the band could drift. read more.. But with Wright's passing, a hugely important chapter in the story of British music has closed.
Obituary: Pink Floyd's Richard Wright [BBC]
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