Waxploitations “Causes 2″ Dafur benefit album
I’ve been getting a lot of communications recently from a friend who’s a big cause fighter. Her biggest cause is supporting the victims of the Bhopal chemical spill back in the early 80’s. I hate saying I’ve been too busy to take part in some of the events she’s invited us to but the truth is, I’ve been swamped.
So, in an effort to do my part to help a cause, I’m encouraging everyone to pick up “Cause 2″, the new benefit CD from Waxploitations, home of Danger Mouse, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Gnarls Barkely and Danger Doom.
“Causes” is an ongoing benefit series where 100% of the proceeds go towards supporting the men and women fighting the devastation in Dafur. The groups involved are Human Rights Watch, Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam America.
Right now, MTV’s The Leak, is streaming the album in it’s entirety. So go listen to exclusive tracks from the artists mentioned above including LCD Soundsystem, The Decembrists, Devandra Banhart, Diplo, Mum, Matthew Dear, My Morning Jacket, Neon Neon, RJD2, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and many more.
To learn more about the album and the crisis it’s supporting, as well as how you can purchase once it’s released on May 5th, go to www.waxploitation.com/causes. You can also watch the promo video on their Youtube page at www.youtube.com/waxploitation and visit their myspace page at www.myspace.com/causes.
Full Tracklist:
- Black Moth Super Rainbow – happy melted city
- The Decemberists – after the bombs (live version)
- Devendra Banhart – white reggae troll
- Diplo – wassup wassup (exclusive samim remix)
- Federico Aubele – luna y sol
- Gnarls Barkley – mystery man
- LCD Soundsystem – starry eyes original (causes exclusive)
- Matthew Dear – when she don’t need me (causes exclusive)
- Mum – asleep in a hiding place
- My Morning Jacket – highly suspicious (exclusive vhs or beta dee jays remix)
- Neon Neon – i lust u feat. cate le bon (dj eli escobar remix)
- Richard Swift – wastin’ m’time
- rjd2 – wherever
- Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings – it hurts to be alone
- Tim & Eric – petite feet (exclusive devlin & ghostdad remix feat. sylvia gordon)
Free Concert Announcement: Galactic at Paradise Rock Club
We’re coming up on summer time here in Boston and as is the case with many major cities, we have lots of free concerts throughout the season.
To kick things off, I was recently made aware of a freebie at the Paradise Rock Club – Galactic.
Show is on Wednesday, May 6th and doors open at 7pm. It’s first come first serve so get there quick. Oh, and since it’s a alcohol sponsored event, must be 21+.
For tickets, go to www.thephoenix.com/beamrocks or www.galacticfunk.com
Weekend concert and dj grab bag
Very excited to share with you my anticipation for Saturday night’s Great Lake Swimmers show at the Brattle Theatre here in Cambridge. Been digging Tony Dekker’s folky, melodic banjo sounds since his debut S/T album back in 2003. This isn’t a “lets get ready to rock and dance our socks off” show. A typical night of GLS music is usually me, with my headphones on, eyes closed half asleep with my thoughts all afloat. I’m hoping to take it the next level on Saturday night. Just hope my date doesn’t get upstate when I start drooling on her shoulder.
However, by the sounds of his latest album (Lost Channels out now), there will be plenty of moments for my mind to awaken from it’s slumber. May even be reason for getting up from our cushiony seats to shake a tail feather or two. If you have yet to get their latest, do yourself a favor and go buy it now at your nearest record shop or favorite online music store – here are some recommended locations to do just that:
Amazon MP3
eMusic
Watch the video for “Pulling on a Line”
MP3’s for the Weekend
For this weekend’s DJ mixes, I have two recommendations.
First up, a remix of the crazy and somewhat sadistic Polly Scattergood. The remix is by The Golden Filter of her song “Please Don’t Touch Me”.
To really get the kids heads spinning, pop on the Switch remix of Bjork’s track “Nattura”. Make sure you’ve got the lights spinning full blast for this one.
Download & Listen over at RCRDLBL
Finally, when you just want some modern day 80’s synth rock, grab this Magic Wand track “Black Magic”.
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