#41: Tao Lin - 'Calmly Emotional' Mixtape
Tao Lin (b. 1983) is the Brooklyn based poet/author responsible for last year's cult hit novella, Shoplifting From American Apparel. His anticipated second novel, Richard Yates, is due to be released by Melville House in September.
Tao: This mixtape contains songs I've consistently listened to the past 1-7 years. I have ordered the songs in a manner that seems satisfying to me. The tone of this mixtape could be described as "calmly, idly, nostalgically, at-times 'energetically' emotional." I have excluded songs that would, to a certain degree, disturb that tone. One could elaborate on the tone by describing it as "low-level, peaceful, considered 'depression'/'inactivity' experienced mostly with acceptance and sometimes with gratitude." Other mixtapes/playlists by me can be viewed here (American Apparel) and here (top 25 most-played).
February 26, 2010 at 2:31pm in modcast
Leo and Ryan, better known as team Canyons, chew the fat with Resident Advisor about what 2010 has in store for our favourite Sydney via Perth duo.
Contest: Remix Delphic's New Single "Halcyon"
Delphic's latest single, "Halcyon", is set to land in stores just as the trio grace downunder with their live tour. To mark both occasions they've decided to celebrate in the form of a remix competition, giving everyone a shot at grassroots production glory.
Jump onto to Delphic's site to download all the parts of "Halcyon" and upload your finished remixes for a chance to win Soundcloud 'pro plus' and 'lite' accounts.
Don't panic if you missed Wolfmother's exclusive gig at the Sydney Apple Store last week, SMH.com are streaming some highlights right now. What are you waiting for?
February 24, 2010 at 2:53pm in spews, Wolfmother
Gallery: Wolfmother, Apple Store, Sydney, 19/02/2010
Wolfmother took a break from delivering their raucous rock to AC/DC fans in support of their Black Ice Australian Tour and served up a special, intimate free show in Sydney's Apple Store last Friday evening.
View the gallery on Flickr.
February 23, 2010 at 10:58am in photos, Wolfmother
Gallery: Jonathan Boulet, Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, 19/02/2010
Jonathan Boulet and his merry band of 'skate rats' played a steller show to a sold out crowd at Oxford Art Factory last Friday during his maiden headline voyage of Australia.
View the gallery on Flickr.
February 22, 2010 at 2:45pm in photos, Jonathan Boulet
Check back this Friday to download our next Modcast, the Calmly Emotional Mixtape by Brooklyn-based author, Tao Lin (Eeeee Eee Eeee, Shoplifting from American Apparel). Subscribe now via iTunes.
February 22, 2010 at 1:55pm in spews
#40: CFCF
How to be a successful DJ/Producer 101: Win a Crystal Castles remix context. Then remix Sally Shapiro, HEALTH, Apache Beat and The Presets, inviting praise from Pitchfork. Release the smashing single, "You Hear Colours"/"Invitation to Love" on the Acephale imprint. Do a Modcast.
Montreal DJ/Producer CFCF's new album Continent is all the rage in the blogosphere at the moment - and we're lucky enough to have him on board for this week's Modcast. Spinning Chris Rea into Hot Toddy and Peter Gabriel into Arthur Russell, CFCF delivers the dream package that just keeps on dreaming.
February 19, 2010 at 3:55pm in modcast
Missed Jonathan Boulet and his band on triple's j's Like a Version segment this morning? No worries, because you can get a load of it online in all of its streaming glory. First up team JB play new single "North To South East To You", before reinterpreting Eddy Current Suppression Ring's "Colour Television".
February 19, 2010 at 2:35pm in spews, Jonathan Boulet
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The Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
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Delphic
"Acolyte"
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Jonathan Boulet
"Jonathan Boulet"
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Kim
"Selected Jerks 2001-2009"
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Wolfmother
"Cosmic Egg"
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"A Radicool Compilation"
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"Leave Them All Behind III"
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