SQUAREPUSHERS-LUCENT EP

So. I was going to totally fucking post Antidotes, because I am listening to it right now, but look at that, it's right below this post. 

So instead, 

Squarepusher-Lucent EP

It's pretty epic. Breakbeats, mostly. Did you ever play Streets of Rage? Yeah, this is basically the soundtrack to that game.

It's a great set of tracks ot listen to while you're playing your online games, as I do frequently.

I will probably edit this to add a download link.....

But there's a torrentreactor link if you care.

Antidotes

Do I even have to say anything else? FOALS speak for themselves.



Music and tour dates

Battle

It has been a quiet year from Patrick Wolf. After releasing his album the Magic Position in February 2007 he has spent some time touring, playing festivals, and writing new music for his upcoming album Battle. The forthcoming album will be produced by Alec Empire of Atari Teenage Riot and Digital Hardcore fame. Epic.

Patrick Wolf blogs...

"So, with my label, there are two ways to go about things. The dangerous route, that many are taking is to take money from city investors… and then basically they have a huge share in your band and a say or filter on your creative output – basically like being on a major label. Or, the second option is "Bandstocks" which to me sounds the most exciting, and is the route I have chose.

Basically, anyone can invest in a share of the album soon to be released. The more people that invest, the better the packaging, the better the mastering, the bigger the budget for videos and tours etc… the more fantastic the album is… the bigger the tribe… the bigger the battle, and bigger the victory in my language. If you need the finer details then go over to www.bandstocks.com, to hear some snippets of the album, and read all about it! All those that invest get the opportunity to come to secret rehearsals, and to get a limited edition amazing version of the album, get the album first, get first dibs on tickets for the tour. I'll invite you all over for a big homemade Wolf stew and a round of grog when I win my Grammy…"


It seems Mr. Wolf isn't seeing enough contributions, and I personally would hate to see Battle lost.

There is a mix up on his Myspace if you wish to hear.

The One

Does anyone feel like dancing? I have an album for you. Shinichi Osawa's The One. This DJ and former Bassist of Mondo Grosso has taken the European club scene by storm by putting out solid drum lines, warbling a plenty, and a slew of remixes to many popular songs. I listened to The One while driving around yesterday and man did I feel great.

Osawa has done a little work with Digitalism, Felix Da Housecat, and Ayumi Hamasaki.



Music and tour dates here.

Dystopia

Midnight Juggernauts. Truly an amazing band. Their album of 2008, Dystopia has got to be one of my favorite albums this year. With amazing singles like out into the galaxy (which taps into Bowie-esque territory), and Shadows ( a soft and haunting electronic dance jam), it was practically made for the radio. It may not get much airtime state side, but these boys are booming in Europe and Australia. By mixing glam, with dance, and a little bit of mystery thrown in this Modular act has really raised the bar on pop music.

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