John Maus, when he’s taking time out from Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, has found the time to release some great solo records. 2007’s Love is Real was described as ‘an upbeat Joy Division’ which isn’t true but it gives you an idea of the sound. Like being deep in an an ocean of synths where everything echoes and everyone’s sad.
Do Your Best is a standout track and Too much Money is by far the most up-tempo track on the record.
Similarly, I’ve been obsessed with this Laurie Anderson track for weeks now. Dark, moody, seductive and apocalyptic, it like a neon light on a hot summer night. Love you Laurie.
I know all your favourite blogs (GvsB , PT and DD) have already covered ex-Ghosthustler Alan Palomo’s new project VEGA but he deserves the Waves at Night treatment. His first master-piece, “All Too Vivid” will be released very shortly on his label Vogue College Records; the 12″ containing four original tracks (including “All Too Vivid”) and some remixes.
Alan has also teamed up with and helped out Miami Horror for a track titled “Make You Mine” on his new EP “Bravado”, providing his vocals. Two tracks from the EP can be heard at MH’s myspace page. Oh, and Alan has also been busy working with Todd Edwards, pretty damn amazing hey!?!
“All Too Vivid” is a beautifully, well-crafted track containing a divine classic synthy-80’s feel that, when wielded with this perfect vocal of Alan’s, it makes the listener just melt and ooze in its goodness. Alan was kind enough to provide me with Kill the Noise’s dope remix aswell. Enjoy.
After a lot of late nights, panic attacks and tantrums… all i can think is …Thank fuck we don’t have to look at the word press default anymore! Id like to thank Patch (also huge props to Steve for helping out) for all your hard work scripting this bad boy, all the other writers for awesome posts, JD for getting me onto this AND of course thanks to all the readers for not only your, umm, readinginging, but your input and opinions. It really feels like we have a little community going here! Hopefully you will like the things we have planned for you guys in the coming weeks (perhaps a forum but shh).
OK , so I got some tracks here, some new, some old, whatever…
Firstly Graffiti Island. Ive posted these guys before but have put out a couple of new songs and are gaining notoriety. They have a split release with male bonding coming up and pre orders will be available next week and then released on the 29th. Available through their myspace. Thanks Pete and Conan!
I’ve never really been able to go past a Joakim edit or remix before, he always seems to keep producing these epic pieces of music that captivate you over and over again, from his creeping rendition of Cut Copy’s ‘Hearts On Fire’ to the italo disco remix of ‘A Mountain for President’.
Here are two more masterpieces; the first Joakim edit you might recognise from such mixtapes as Hoodrat’sFinger Prince part 2, it makes a sneaky appearance at the beginning. The second remix, for Max Berlin, is an incredibly chilled out little synth journey with beautiful subtle vocals to match.
While keeping with the chilled out, laid back, disco vibe i thought i throw a couple more tracks at you. First one is from legends of the genre, Linstrom & Prins Thomas, with something very mild and trippy. The second and final track is from Tracey Thorn who has one of the most amazing voices of recent times. She’s had the remix treatment from non other than Hot Chip & Beyond the Wizards Sleeve and now she’s been sex’d up by 16 piece disco band Escort from Brooklyn, NY.
By popular demand, I’ve re-uploaded the Fred Falke Triple J interview+mix that went on the airwaves 29th of March earlier this year. As a bonus, I’ve also put up the Third Class Radio (final show) that was on the 4th of April, also earlier this year. It’s relevant because not only does it have a guest appearance from Knightlife but also the man himself, Fred Falke. I highly recommend you guys listen to this bad boy; not only is it more hilarious but theres also alot more talking from Falkie on this one compared to the JJJ interview.
