Colorado Lovin

My friend introduced me to Pictureplane from Colorado (hence the name of the post) because he is a bit obsessed with him. I've grown to really like him as well. Surprised that he's not bigger than he is now. He's did a remix of crystal castles, but his own stuff is real tight. I get to listen to it at work and start aching to dance, but then don't want to look like a complete idiot in doing so. Maybe I could in my "office space" along with my empty ikea-esque cubicle compartments. Ok. It's decided. I'm going to do it. I'll probably get a raise.

air waves (pictureplane remix) - crystal castles
day glowwed - pictureplane
no law - pictureplane

Russ Chimes. Is the Man.

Quite frankly, Russ Chimes is doing his thing. Are you tired of Kavinsky? Every song sounding like the 8 bit akward lovechild of Duckhunt and Nightrider? Russ Chimes has managed to stick with the same catchy 80's synths in a manner which has some really impressive layering. Lush composition (Almost to the point of M83's Teen Angst) while still being dancey as hell. Hailing from the South London neighborhood of Southwark (Pronounced Southerk for us yanks) the unsigned musician and graphic designer is definitely worth checking out. This is honestly the most excited I've been about an artist in a long time. Not to mention, he's a super nice guy, so if you're feeling his music... let him know about it.

Russ Chimes - Mulsanne
Russ Chimes - Afterburner
Russ Chimes - Teenage Color (Russ Chimes Remix)

Just A Tiny Bit Late....................

FINALLY. Kind of settled in New York. I miss Chicago. So i will reminisce of chicago. the last 2 weeks was basically filled with drinking, partying, concerts and.... more drinking. it was fabulous. I will just recap with the New Young Pony Club show on Oct 24. I know. I'm not late talking about it at all.

Overall Review: FUN
I love seeing everyone in the packed venue dance their hearts out, whether it be the man with the curly mullet or the girl doing some weird 'professional' dance moves in the front. The lead Tahita Bulmer had so much fucking energy bouncing around all over the place. And I thoroughly enjoy the guitarist's space-esque silver jacket. He looked so fucking cool I don't care if other people didn't like it. I think I was sweating balls dancing. It reminded me of shows in London which is a MAJOR PLUS.


Nevertheless, I had a great time. It was probably the night I consumed the least amount of alcohol (which was 3 or 4 tall boys) all week. Walter Meego opened. I feel like he always opens for people. Does he play all the time? Maybe it's just because he is from chicago. They're good. Not great. I haven't seen him or them since I saw Ratatat at Sonotheque maybe.... 3 years ago? Don't remember. But apparently he grew in band members from 1 to 3. I was the only one confused about this. I did see the Fool's Gold show but lets just say the performers were great, but Steve Aoki showing up and fucking around on stage pissed the hell out of me. So I won't speak of that show much longer.


Tired as hell. Being a working gal is hard. (not really, i'm just lazy)

Walter Meego - Through A Keyhole
NYPC - Tight Fit
NYPC - Descend

Dear Muscles, WTF.

Muscles is described by his distributor (in an attempt to be witty) as an Australian who was locked in a closet with a Super Nintendo, a drum machine and some other shit. I, personally, would compare him to a more electronic Electric Six on a lot of drugs. His recent release Guns, Babes, Lemonade - on Modular Records, has managed to push the threshold of my patience right to the edge of being annoying before going over the edge. Try not to think too much about it, take it for what it is. To quote Muscles... "Hey Muscles, we love you, we want to have your babies." And there it is folks.


Muscles - Sweaty
Muscles - Lauren From Glebe
Muscles - Muscles I Love You

Steeeeeeeeeeed Lord

Who had any idea that Iceland could give birth to music besides the semi-irritating wailings of both Sigur Ros and Bjork. Here's a shocker... Steed Lord. Holy Shit. These two are the poster children of Nu-Rave meets MC Hammer. Rocking their own line of clothing for H&M and a 16bit intensity which rivals Van She Tech remixes. Not much to say. Just peep it.

Check out the myspace as well
www.myspace.com/steedlord

Steed Lord - Feel The Heat
Steed Lord - You (Klever rmxxx)
Steed Lord - Dirty Mutha (DJ Mehdi rmx)

TEPR

Hey all. So I'm gonna throw my hat in the ring with music. I should have done this a while ago but I'll keep it short and sweet.

TEPR, or Tanguy Destable has just released his Junior album "En Direct de la Cote." Dude toured with Yelle during Parklife as her dj. Blew up pretty recently for remixing A Cause des Garcons by the aforementioned French clone of Uffie.

Album is really solid. When I got to hang out with MSTRKRFT's JFK, he said it's "so musical, really well put together..." TEPR was happy to hear it and said, "I had no idea MSTRKRFT knew who the hell I was..."

TEPR - En Direct de la Cote
TEPR - Minuit Jacuzzi (DatA rmx)
TEPR - Caravage

I Still Do Not Like Jack Penate

When I was in London, everyone always talked about Jack Penate. And from the beginning I did not like his music. I was asked in queue for friendly fires at camden crawl if i like him and immediately yelled no. Then everyone around stared at me as if I was crazy (as they stand there to collect little Jack Penate pins and etc). I don't know why but he seriously frustrates me. I don't think his songs are catchy or even good or even remotely enjoyable to listen to. yes. I will continue to vent about not liking Jack Penate. Trust me I tried, but I have come to terms that it is never going to happen.

Same goes with Jamie T. So damn whiny.

I will have a better post tomorrow. Hopefully before my night of drinking and celebrating my move to New York. I will enjoy Chicago to every last drop. ( i will probably gain about 30 pounds in these next two weeks from the amount of greasy fatty food I will eat and the immense amount of alcohol I will consume). Here is a stupid song that people like and you probably will too. But I am going to stand firm and continue not to like it. Why did I even write an entire post on him then? i dont know.

Second, Minute or Minute - Jack Penate

Radioheading and Snooding

Everyone I talk to just keeps talking about the damn Radiohead album. "O did you listen to it yet? How much did you pay for it? My favorite album right now is In Rainbows... Did you know you can download their album on their website? ladididida.."
Great.
During my extremely difficult temp job, I think I listened to it about a million times. And here is my review. Its a good album. Not amazing like one seems to be making it out to be. My personal favorite is Weird Fish/Arpeggi. I think mostly because it puts me in a better mood than the rest of the songs for some odd reason. I think the best thing about this album is the title because.... I like rainbows and to be IN a rainbow would be pretty fantastic.

I am having difficulties functioning in life at the moment because I am once again addicted to that stupid game Snood. I am so obsessed it is not even funny. I got my roommate addicted to it to. The other roommate is addicted to Solataire (that I dont really understand). Has nothing to do with music but I am so consumed with it that it needs to be mention. Hopefully this obsession will end.... tomorrow....

Besides that, my favorite TV show at this moment, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia had a hilarious episode this week and I was dying on the floor of laughter. I love Charlie. and I love that show.



It's Friday or time to recover from the week of drinking.

Weird Fishes/Arpeggi - Radiohead
Faust Arp - Radiohead

Blind and Sick

Basically in the last 2 hours my eye has become clearly infected as it is scaring my roommate and I've suddenly gotten sick with a runny nose and general congestion. Being in New York for the past week, I have been all over the place. The possibility of me moving there has become greater. hmmm.
The only show that I was able to catch was Bloc Party at msg. It was good. Not amazing. But definitely entertaining. Sounded great live, I'll give them that. The crowd could have been more into it. Strange mix of ppl. I scalped my ticket, and the guy who sold me his said he had to go watch the Cubs game on tv. Cubs? Do ppl actually care? i guess so. I don't.
I didn't catch Tokyo Police Club at all because I was too busy drinking before the show. I think it was for the best.
My final review of the show? Eh. Entertaining. Glad to be drunk for it. Not worth what I paid for it. The end.



I have been 1) too lazy and 2) somewhat sick to go to the many shows that seemed to be going on. I have been enjoying the Modeselektor , Happy Birthday album. I had it for awhile but never got around to really listen to it. Its definitely interesting in the genre aspect. Hard to classify. But whether it be the electronic beats with a hop or techno, it seems to work and come together. The album has songs featuring Thom Yorke, Maximo Park, Puppetmastaz. Interesting. My eye hurts. I'm gonna go do something about it. Here's Modeselektor's music video for "Black Block"



Hunting For Witches - Bloc Party

Happy Birthday - Modeselektor
The First Rebirth - Modeselektor

I HATE my IPOD

OOOO ive never been so angry at something in my life. It has gotten to the point where you are sitting there yelling at a tiny machine as if it can understand what you are saying and that yelling will actually be effective. Nevertheless it is driving me crazy. The guys at the Apple store say that I'm a bad parent and I say, You, working at the Apple store, you're an idiot. (sorry, anger...problems..) This is my 4th Ipod in 2 and a half years. If i wasn't such a broke ass, I would probably go get another one. Or maybe I can unknowingly seduce the employee like last time to have him give me a brand new, more expensive, newer model for free.
Alright, time for a necessary break from trying to fix my Ipod.So these guys, Partyshank, I have been thoroughly enjoying. A lot of feedback I've heard about these guys were that it was too noisy and a bit irritating, but I think its quite clever. They basically combine electro beats with noises from children's toys into tunes that turn a dancefloor into a riot. I mean if I only thought of that and was actually capable of making music in general, I would be able to make some mad creative beats. (hahahahahahahahahaahaha i mean if sitting in my apt with my guitar and with the amp on and not actually playing counts as a skill)
And can they get any better having sets dressed in a hot dog costume? Definitely. Check out the song Penis vs Vagina on their myspace because I don't have it.


Gary - Partyshank


Apparently, Partyshank is being compared to a similar sound to Dat Politics. I mean maybe the use of jungle undertones and breakbeats. Take a listen for yourself.

Step Back - Dat Politics