It’s that time again folks. After melting my face last year, DiSORIENT is back at it and they’ve moved out of the new hotness that is Brooklyn, to return to the possibly new-new hotness that is Manhattan (also, Not the Warsaw. This is huge). I’m going to get right into the meat of this, because there’s a gigantic amount of talent to tell you about and I know I’m racing your ADD/Facebook notifications. The best way to describe GlamTech is to imagine a tuxedo made out of a disco ball, with light Pornj (Pink + Orange, for the uninitiated) running lights. This event is where the stops are pulled out, and you just might see an el wire dragon-frame corset, if that’s even a thing. But enough about what you’ll see, which has been described this year as the Dichroic Delusions. The ancient Kykeon of Eleusis comes to mind, the colors between spectrum & spaces in between heart beats, if you can be mindful of them.
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Midnight Music: Warrior’s Dance by The Prodigy
Tonight, get your urban tribal jam pants on (I kind of want to know what those look like now). I’m bringing you everyone’s favorite electronic dance music equivalent of a soccer riot, The Prodigy. Warrior’s Dance is a song I’ve actually seen performed live, and trust me, it’s a weirdly exhilarating experience to mosh at Ultra Music Festival. Put the music into your face and then smash your enemies/to-do lists/workouts.
Beastie Boys Remain Class Acts Settling the GoldieBlox Lawsuit
And just like that, it was over. The Hollywood Reporter…is reporting that the suit involving GoldieBlox rip off of the 1987 Beastie Boys song “Girls” is over and done with. Ever the gentlemen, it seems the lawsuit was settled for an apology and a donation to (and I quote):
a payment by GoldieBlox, based on a percentage of its revenues, to one or more charities selected by Beastie Boys that support science, technology, engineering and mathematics education for girls.”
Freaking win. They took a situation where a company was legit ripping off artist after artist, and turned it into a situation where girls continue to be the winners. Great to see & kudos to the Beasties once again. (via The Hollywood Reporter)
Rename King Street NYC To Larry Levan Way!
Larry Levan is one of the most important DJs you’ve never heard of if you happen to be younger than me. I was barely aware of the parentage & respect that needed to be paid to this guy until I did some digging. When you’re producing & remixing the funk, soul and R&B that would eventually be sampled to produce essentially all of electronic dance music that’s not being created originally, you’re kind of a big deal. Big enough that a petition is being circulated to name a portion of the street where Paradise Garage after him. Paradise Garage was one of the few institutions in club culture that became hugely popular with both gay parties and the burgeoning non-LBGTQ friendly club scene in NYC. There’s a lot of legacy to this place, and since we name streets after people who have had far less impact on worldwide culture, show your support if you can. Sign the thing right here. (via FACTMag)
Commodore 64 Synth Board Available For Free!
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Just in case you had nothing to do today, here’s a free recreation of the original Commodore 64 synthesizer sounds & buttons. You can also rock it offline as well through the Chrome Web Store. So, once again, bringing home the goods to my Gothamites.
Midnight Music: Formby Does 50 Cent – In Da Club (Banjolele Cover)
Ok, I’d actually pay to see a series of tunes done by this guy. Especially if there’s dancing in suits and hats and that amazing accent. Re-works like this make me so happy. Also, more songs need banjoleles. Because yes.
The Seven Women The World of EDM Owes Its Existence.
What does the creator of the sci-fi soundtrack of the original Dr. Who, one of the first recording engineers for advertising, the creator of the early physicalof DAW software, one of the developers of the modern Theramin & the inventor of the talking stick have in common? They’re all women. This fantastic list from Champion Up North reminds us that some of the critical steps from the world of rock and roll to the world of electronic could not have been taken without some amazing women. Laurie Anderson, Clara Rockmore, Daphne Oram, Suzanne Ciani & Delia Derbyshire are women who deserve deep reverence within the industry, so let’s start here.
20 Top Shazam’d Tracks Of The Australian Summer
Just in case you’d forgotten, Summer is winding down/slowly disappearing down under. That means their festival season is slowly coming to a close. Just in case you were wondering what people listen to on the other side of the world, In The Mix & Shazam teamed up to bring you some of the most requested tunes and I’ve got a bunch below. Tiesto, Rudimental, Avicii are coming in strong, with a few surprises creeping in. Check out the full list on their site here.
Midnight Music: Jhene Aiko’s “My Afternoon Dream”
Jhene has been soothing the savage beast within millions all over the world for a while now. This melodic, chilled out vocal track will bring you back down from whatever infuriating bullshit Monday tossed at you. She pushed this out yesterday afternoon, and it could not be more necessary tonight. We’re 20% of the way to another brief respite. Rest well weary travelers. She hung out with Childish Gambino a few month ago and that was amazing as well. See below if you don’t believe me.
Happy On Tatooine.
Your Monday morning needs this. Star Wars heads dancing in Tunisia to Pharrell. Get Happy.
Terry Gotham 