Soulblending

Equal Temperance

2009-07-09T03:08:00.001+01:00

Currently I am working on a project with pianist / composer Keir Vine.

It is called Equal Temperance. You can find out more about it here

Pina Bausch

2009-06-30T21:00:00.003+01:00

The world saw the passing of yet another wonderful artist today. Pina Bausch has died at the age of 68.
I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have witnessed Tannztheater Wuppertal's performance of Rites of Spring at Saddlers Wells last year. It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

Ludwig Koch

2009-06-30T13:32:00.001+01:00

The story of the man who invented natural history broadcasting.

Rest

2009-06-28T12:17:00.005+01:00

Sky Saxon, Ed Mcmahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson all gone..

The Junior Christian Science Bible Lesson Show

2009-06-17T03:06:00.001+01:00

Penguin Cafe Orchestra

2009-06-14T15:59:00.002+01:00

I am going to see Penguin Cafe Orchestra at the ICA tonight with my friend Tom.
Yes.

Indy

2009-06-12T13:52:00.005+01:00

Shot over the course of 7 years [from 1982-1989] Eric Zala, Jayson Lamb and Chris Strompolos replicated the 1981 George Lucas/Steven Spielberg blockbuster using a rented video camera and their own pocket money...

More information here

What's Up?

2009-06-12T00:07:00.004+01:00

Download / Listen Here

What's Up - Harper

Pharcyde reunion

2009-06-11T06:49:00.013+01:00

Cod Father's in Deptford, SE London

My 500th post.

That seems like a lot.

Unbeknown to me the Pharcyde seem to have reformed.
At the end of May they did a one off show with Trackademics at the Fillmore in San Francisco..
It's not been stated whether they are all going to tour together as a result but here's hoping for a London date this year.
I'll be there without doubt.

Tre [explaining Passin' Me By]- "That was a beautiful situation. Well at the time our manager/mentor Reggie Andrews owned a place in South Central where we were recording, and it was right at the middle of a really busy intersection where there was tons of traffic. So during the peak hours we’d just take our breaks and stand outside watching the hot chicks get off work. It was like Crenshaw on a Sunday, letting go by, and always, things would be passing you by. It was a true statement–there was always that girl that you wanted to hang out or kick it with, but never know how to pull up the right words or to talk to them really sincerely. I love that song, it will last as long as there’s high schoolers. You know…and there she was passin me by again, but you can never muster up the courage."
More here

I've been saving this Passin' Me By remix [from the flipside to the Otha Fish single] for a special occasion;

Download / Listen Here

The Pharcyde - Passin' Me By [Fly as a Pie remix]

Superwalt

2009-06-10T01:34:00.004+01:00

Looking back through my blog, I've noticed that at frequent intervals there is always some sort of Disney related post. This has to be something to do with subconcious childhood memories, but also I think to do with the absolutely amazing music and sound design on all the early Disney stuff... they worked with some absolutely astounding musicians and actually still do [sometimes]. The youtube video below features the very first appearance of Donald Duck... Donald's birthday was yesterday, so slightly belately HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR DUCK.

1000 Thrones

2009-06-10T00:12:00.012+01:00

Still a mere twinkling in their mother's eyes, 1000 Thrones fit are soon to be birthed somewhere deep between Massive Attack and Sunn O))) - never has a Moog sounded so doom laden or an e-bow so epic..

*1000 THRONES MYSPACE

I'll update this post with the artwork, a link to the myspace and where to buy their record just as soon as they exist... Also keep an eye on one of their number's other pseudonym - Among the Bones

I'm hyped about this.

Download / Listen Here

1000 Thrones - On Fire

Veronica Falls

2009-06-10T00:10:00.004+01:00

are great! see their myspace here
you might sometimes see them under the moniker 'Japanese Beetles'

Download / listen here

Veronica Falls - Found Love in a Graveyard

OOXXOO and the Albany - June 18th 2009

2009-06-09T16:02:00.009+01:00

FACEBOOK EVENT HERE

The Invisible

http://www.myspace.com/theinvisiblethree

Fresh from a crazy six months supporting Hot Chip, the Doves and Foals, the Invisible are some of the most talented musicians to come out of South East London in the past few years. They are also some of the most well liked and most respected and it is a real pleasure to have them headline and showcase their work.

Download / listen here

The Invisible - Monster's Waltz
The Invisible - Monster Munch [Micachu Remix]

Alexis Taylor [Hot Chip] DJ Set

http://www.myspace.com/hotchip

Alexis is taking a well-earned break from finishing the recording of the new Hot Chip album to come down to Deptford and play his selection of the best dance music around..

Download / listen here

Hot Chip - Colours [DFA Remix]
Hot Chip - Sexual Healing

Laetitia Stereolab / Marie Lisbonne DJ Set
http://www.myspace.com/stereolab
http://www.myspace.com/lisbonne

I'm over the moon to have both Laetitia and Marie spinning some records on the night as well as showcasing their joint project 'Monade'. Marie's other band Lisbonne opened the first OOXXOO night with an amazing performance and it is a privilege to have her back.Laetitia is the singer for Stereolab.

Monade
http://www.myspace.com/monade

Monade is the nom de plume of Laetitia Sadier when she isn't fronting Stereolab. Originally starting out as her bedroom-recording project, Monade is now a far bigger beast. For this night Laetitia will be playing with Marie from Lisbonne.

Download / Listen here

Monade - Wash and Dance

Exlovers

http://www.myspace.com/weareexlovers

Exlovers recently finished recording an EP with Stephen Street [The Smiths, Blur] have been band of the week on Steve Lamacq twice and have spent the year on tour with Golden Silvers, Pete and the Pirates and Emmy the Great - pretty much they're one of the best young bands around and to top it off some of the most lovely people you will meet.

Download / Listen here

Exlovers - Photobooth

Dimbleby & Capper

http://www.myspace.com/dimblebyandcapper

Laura Bettinson [aka Dimbleby and Capper] pours her sweet and sultry vocal styles over beautifully constructed songs and is currently in the studio working with one the most highly regarded producers in the industry [strictly hush hush right now]. She's got a session coming up on the 3rd June with Radio One's Huw Stephens, had her tracks showcased on Steve Lamacq's show last week and is taking the music world by storm.

Download / Listen here

Dimbleby and Capper - Structure

David Jay - 'The Vocal Pugilist'

http://www.myspace.com/davidj14

David Jay is one of, if not the best spoken word artist in the UK, just watch this if you need any further explanation- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-R2ToELEtE

No Pain in Pop DJs
http://www.nopaininpop.com

No Pain in Pop are great friends of OOXXOO and one of the best and most interesting record labels in London.

Whilst that is all going on in the theatre, through In the Cafe area the following will be touting their wholesome wares...

A Little Bazaar Market
http://alittlebazaar.blogspot.com/

A Little Bazaar's mission is to bring you up and coming designers of craft, fashion and cakes. Also there are Record stalls, traditional jumble, badge making, Vintage clothes and more... They hosted their market at the previous launch night and we're delighted they are coming back again

Zineswap
http://zineswap.com/

We came across Zineswap at the Take Courage Gallery about a month ago and thought it was one of the greatest ideas around.

Zineswap aims to be a resource through which people can swap their zines with one-another.
It also aims to become a vast archive of contemporary zine publishing, existing as both an online catalogue and an annual exhibition.

Please see their facebook group for more information or come down and talk to them on the night - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=39825520658&ref

What They Could Do They Did
http://www.theydid.org.uk

WTCDTY are a South London based Art Collective who do all sorts of great events and exhibitions and will be coming down and hosting a stall of their produce...

AND last but far far from least

THE ABSOLUTE CREAM OF NEW CROSS' DJs...

Pearl Necklace DJs
Beep DJ
Wolfboy DJ

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ADVANCE TICKETS
£6 from - http://www.thealbany.org.uk
[or £6/5 NUS on the door]
Albany Box Office : 02086924446

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Doors : 7.30pm.

http://www.ooxxoo.co.uk
http://www.bigissue.com
http://www.thealbany.org.uk/

The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London, SE8 4AG
Bus: 21, 36, 47, 53, 453, 136, 177, 188, 199, 225.
Train: New Cross Station 5 mins walk. Deptford Station 2 mins walk
DLR :Deptford Bridge 7 mins walk.

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**Also as a bonus, here is one of the best mash ups I've come across..

Download / listen here

Two Weeks of Hip Hop [Dead Prez vs Grizzly Bear] - The Hood Internet

Fine and Mellow

2009-06-09T15:44:00.000+01:00

David Lynch's 'Interview Project'

2009-06-04T02:01:00.004+01:00

FOLLOW HERE

Music

2009-06-02T22:20:00.002+01:00

'Music' by Corn e lius

Eagle vs Goat

2009-06-02T22:17:00.001+01:00

Hauschka

2009-06-02T04:22:00.003+01:00

HAUSCHKA MYSPACE

Beastie Boys and the Roots keeping it real.

2009-06-02T02:15:00.003+01:00

The Musical Wheel

2009-06-02T02:03:00.002+01:00

THE MUSICAL WHEEL

A compostion in sound and vision. A collaboration between Sean O'Hagan and Jean Pierre Muller.

A Summery

2009-06-02T01:49:00.004+01:00

What's Up Fatlip - Breakbot remix

2009-06-02T01:34:00.004+01:00

So different from the original - different and good.

BREAKBOT MYSPACE

2009-05-29T20:45:00.002+01:00

Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse Present: Dark Night of the Soul

2009-05-17T05:00:00.010+01:00

So currently my life works in the following manner.

1. Read this - St. John of the Cross - Dark Night of the Soul [PDF]

2. See this poster

3. Read this [at the time of reading the fifth most read news story on the BBC news website].

4. Download the album [LINK REMOVED]

5. Buy the book with attached blank CD so you have the option to listen to the previously downloaded album on a CD player should you choose, and get some great limited edition David Lynch artwork.

And to be honest I was sold by the end of the opening track 'Revenge' with Wayne Coyne.

But what is this ongoing dispute with EMI? Everything seems a bit calculated - the posters anonymously posted to journalists to build up hype, the 'ongoing dispute', the informative wikipedia article, the bbc news article, the readily available rapidshare links, the lack of legal warnings against bloggers posting the material...

Maybe I shouldn't be so sceptical.

It's a great album and a nice inventive way of releasing it in the face of adversity, that is all there is to it...

Hmm.

Download / Listen here

Revenge - Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse feat. Wayne Koyne [[LINK REMOVED]]

ps

The links have been removed after the tracks were removed from hosting by an unnamed party. I'll take a stab that would be EMI then...

Beardyman Mini Mix

2009-05-05T02:28:00.005+01:00

New from Beardy. This is unbelievable, especially his version of Capleton's song 'Who Dem' at the end

I don't think there is anyone quite like him in the world

I'll add the audio file here if I can get permission to post it...