NEW VIDEO: MS MR - HURRICANE

I am really into this track by MS MR called "Hurricane" - and now they have a cool video to boot!  They will be hitting the road this summer, so go check out a show!

6/01 - Brooklyn, NY @ Glasslands Gallery
6/13 - London, GB @ Birthdays
6/14 - London, GB @ Barfly
7/10 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
7/11 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
7/13 - Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theatre
7/14 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market
7/15 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
7/18 - Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
7/21 - Chicago, IL @ Park West
8/14 - Washington D.C. @ 9:30 Club
8/16 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
8/17 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts
8/18 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall 

NEW MUSIC: BLUE FOUNDATION -FUNDAMENTAL

It's getting close to the end of my day...at least for today...before I hit the LA night life and see all the awesome Monday night residency bands.  But right now I am fully submerged into the sounds of Blue Foundation!

In My Mind, I am Free is the new album from Brooklyn’s electronic/dream pop duo Blue Foundation, who is self-releasing the album through their own imprint, Dead People’s Choice Records.  Blue Foundation was founded in 2000 by producer/singer Tobias Wilner. Their lineup consists of Wilner (producer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist) and Bo Rande (multi-instrumentalist).

The record is great, this song is great, the video is great, it's just all great!  And sexy...really really sexy!! 

NEW MUSIC: THE DIG - ALL TIED UP

How about some good old fashioned indie rock??  The Dig have a new single called "All Tied Up" that I am totally in love with.  Their new album Midnight Flowers comes out tomorrow - 5/29/12 and I have a feeling this is going to be great! 

I have seen this band a few times, and I have even had one of my bands play with them in San Francisco a few years back.  They are total sweethearts and one hell of a live band - so good in fact that it was really hard to listen to their last album because it was nothing like the live show that blew my hair back! I am hoping this new record can capture some of that greatness!

Looks like they are coming out to LA for the month of July to do the Monday night residency at the Silverlake Lounge!  This is fantastic news!!  Get out to one of these free Monday night shows LA.....it's so so good!

LIVE SET: D/R/U/G/S @ CAMDEN CRAWL 05.05.12

It's Monday, it's a US holiday, it's time to take advantage of a very rare day off for us Americans.  And even thought I am working, I can still celebrate in my own way!  So if you are having a BBQ or gathering or whatever....it's always a good idea to have a dance party. 

Every once in a while I come across a live set from a band/DJ that rules...and here is one now! D/R/U/G/S played The Camden Crawl earlier this month, and after listening to this set I can come to the conclusion that he killed it!  So get your party shoes on - where ever you are in the world.....

Tracklist:

Mila
Love/Lust
One Thousand Faces
Sadness Is A Blessing (D/R/U/G/S Remix)
Triga
Grippen
You And Me Not We
Darko (D/R/U/G/S VS Ice Cube Rework)
I Am I (D/R/U/G/S Remix)
Principles (D/R/U/G/S Remix)
The Source Of Light
You Are Everywhere

D/R/U/G/S - Camden Crawl / Xfm 05/05/12 by Mary Anne Hobbs on Mixcloud

NEW VIDEO: TOTAL WARR - xxx HATE xxx (LIVE VIDEO)

I have not talked about the Frenchies for a bit....but this little gem of a band has something goin' on that I like very much.  Total Warr delivers an irresistible blend of energetic pop set to danceworthy electro beats and commanding percussion.

They have more new music coming our way - the Corbay EP drops June 11 which will include a remix from Is Tropical......mmmmmm....

NEW MUSIC: GET PEOPLE - SOMETHING BETTER

Over the past year and some change I have posted a number of times about Get People.  Thay run in some of the same circles I do...but then again don't we all.  They are amazing....

New EP called Harmonize comes out July second on Luv Luv Luv Records!

NEW MUSIC: BIGKIDS - SUPERHERO

This duo are a boy and girl from London who I like very much!  BIGkids have that same funky feel good vibe like The Asteroids Galaxy tour or even The Phenomenal Hand Clap Band - except take away 5 band members and add DIY beats with lots of saxophones and samples....then you have BIGkids!  However, live shows include a full band which is most excellent!!  Well done!  I totally want to be in a London club right now dancing to this band...mmmmmmmmmm

REMIX: TANGO IN THE ATTIC - EASYBONES (INSPIRED FLIGHT REMIX)

Tango In The Attic are about to drop their new album - and it is totally worth checking out!  What better way to get excited about a new record than with a killer remix!  This one is sexy kids!  You can download it for free as well!

WHAT'S UP LA?

Spending the weekend in San Francisco was O.U.T.R.A.G.E.O.U.S!  I kind of let lose a bit when I get up in that Northern California air!  Plants And Animals were amazing as usual....and then I got to see some great local music from bay area rockers Seeking Empire and New Diplomat....and we all got a little cray cray!!  Looks like I'm doing it all again next weekend - heading up to Shoreline for the BFD festival!

This week I am really looking forward to Barcelona!  They just released a new album and I was to see all the new songs live! :-)

Album I am currently listening to: Gemini Club: Here We Sit. My friend from Chicago said I needed to listen....yes please!!  So so good!!  Looks like they have a few Cali dates scheduled, nothing in LA yet....might just have to go back up to the bay to get my dance on! ;-)

It is a slow week in LA.....I'm thinking lots of naps to recover / prepair for BFD!

THURSDAY MAY 24
Hot Water Music @ The Satellite
Rich Aucoin @ The Echo

FRIDAY MAY 25
Jail Weddings (Record Release Show) @ The Satellite

SATURDAY MAY 26
Loquat @ The Satellite
Bad Veins @ The Echo

MONDAY MAY 28
Voxhaul Broadcast @ The Viper Room

TUESDAY MAY 29
Wintersleep @ The Echo

WEDNESDAY MAY 30
Barcelona @ The Satellite

Jack White @ The Wiltern Theatre
Dry The River @ Bootleg Bar

NEW VIDEO: HOT CHIP - NIGHT & DAY

Hot Chip + new video = awesome!  Reggie Watts, actor Terrence Stamp, and supermodel Lara Stone find themselves involved in a strange intergalactic dance-off.  Nice!  New album In Our Heads drops June 12! 

MAFIA LIGHTS - WEST/SPIRITING REMIX EP - FREE DOWNLOAD

The only reason I talk about this band Mafia Lights so much is because they are fucking amazing!!  This weekend I even got them some radio play in San Francisco from my bestie Christine Kemp on The Youth and Beauty Birgade show!!

So now this group of young lads from that super cool island just east of us would like to give you free music!  Sick!  They have released West/Spiriting Remix EP just today, just for you!  How can you resist?  There are many delicious remixes of both singles for your listening pleasure....it's like candy for your ears!  It's like mouth kissing beautiful people!!  It's like tacos!!

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE SHIT!

REMIX: THE NEW DIVISION - VIOLENT (FUTURE UNLIMITED DARK TRAIN REMIX)

I totally heard this rumor about Future Unlimited doing some shows on the best coast.....mmmmmm that will be very very nice!  Until then here is another remix!  Download it for free!  Happy Monday!

REMIX: FIXERS - REALLY GREAT WORLD (CHAD VALLEY REMIX)

Sometimes a weekend in San Francisco can feel like a month in Europe!  The past 3 days have been so fun and insane - life rules!  Here is a new remix by this really cool guy who sometimes calls himself Chad Valley!

Looks like Fixers are experiencing some drama - new album was supposed to drop today but did not, and a new release date has not been set.....Oh Fixers I hape it all gets worked out soon!!

NEW MUSIC: THE VIRGINS - VENUS IN CHAINS

WOW!  It's a new single from The Virgins!  I was lucky enough to DJ for this band years back - that was really fun!  They have been off the radar for a minute (4 years) - and now frontman Donald Cumming has reformed his band, bringing in new members John Eatherly (drums), Xan Aird (guitar) and Max Kamins (bass) for a new 7" single entitled "Venus in Chains." 

This new single kind of falls short for me - it is missing that dance element that I loved about The Virgins and has gone more Tom Petty.  Maybe it will have to grow on me, so we shall see how things go when more new music is released.  Still....such a great band!

NEW MUSIC: DIPLO - SET IT OFF (FEAT. LAZERDISK PARTY SEX)

Time to get your dance on!  Diplo has just dropped a new track on us!!  Woop!!  Express Yourself EP will out to the world on June 12th!  Enjoy!