New podcast: Slumberland Records
Thanks to Clicky Clicky and his “Tweet” for recommending us to Slumberland Record’s podcasts. Their Summertime Soul Vol.1 mix is out of site. Just in time for those 4th of July get downs. Check the tracklist below:
- Billy Preston - Billy’s Bag
- Ramsey Lewis - Party Time
- Googie Rene Combo - Smokey Joe’s La La
- Cliff Nobles & Co - The Horse
- Harvey Averne Dozen - Think It Over
- Rose Batiste - Hit And Run
- The Contours - Just A Little Misunderstanding
- Willie Tee - Walkin’ Up A One Way Street
- The Poets - She Blew A Good Thing
- Gene Chandler - Nothing Can Stop Me
- Billy Butler and The Enchanters - Right Track
- Mary Love - You Turned My Bitter Into Sweet
- The Astors - Candy
- Barbara Acklin - Am I The Same Girl
- Fontella Bass - Leave It In The Hands of Love
- Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
- The Five Stairsteps and Cubie - Stay Close To Me
- The Impressions - We’re A Winner
Download this podcast in the following formats
- MP3 (Right click and save as then upload to MP3 Player)
- XML(Just copy and paste this XML link into your favorite Podcast catcher)
- iTunes(Just click on this link and iTunes will automatically open up the Slumberland podcast channel)
If you’re unfamiliar with podcasts and how they work, it’s pretty simple. It’s basically just a mix uploaded into a digital download or basically an MP3. However, there are ways to capture these “online radio” formats automatically using iTunes and several other programs. Learn more from this Wiki page.
Friday Love - Hercules and Love Affair, MGMT, Boston Gang, etc.
Hercules and Love Affair “Blind” Remix
It’s been one busy week at work as you can see with the lack of posting going on at the square. So, to make up, here are some remixes of the Hercules and Love Affair dance floor smash, “Blind”. If you don’t know anything about these cats, all you need to know is they’re a DFA produced, p-fork would probably lick their boots if they could and they’re on a mission to bring disco back to the dance floor and doing so in futuristic style. Their debut self-titled album is out in the U.S. on June 24th from Mute Records (on license from DFA). It’s already out in the U.K. I believe.
Blind (Hercules Club mix):
Blind (Frankie Knuckles mix):
Blind (Frankie Knuckles dub):
Blind (Serge Santiago version):
Get a free Hercules and Love Affair MP3 download for the “Hercule Theme”
You will be hearing more about these guys as the summer goes on. They’re currently in touring in Europe but will be returning to the states shortly after. No tour has been officially announced but a little birder has told me that it’s in the works. Keep yourself tuned to the square for updates and also some contest giveaways such as tickets, cds, remixes, t-shirts and other goodies.
MGMT video for “Electric Feel”
Don’t own their latest album, Oracular Spectacular? You should. Get it here: (Amazon MP3)
Local Boston Scene
This Saturday the kids from Soulclap are throwing down a neighborhood outdoor party on the Charles called Dancing on the Charles. They have seven dates scheduled for this outdoor party this summer. It started last year and get some great responses. Hope the weather holds up for their opening day bash. Last year they had about 300+ kids show up so they’re hoping for an even larger turn out this year. There will be tiki torches, drinks, music, port-o-potties and lots of dancing.
Soulclap home page: http://www.soulclap.us/
Event Info: http://www.soulclap.us/dotc/
On Monday, June 2nd, there is a pretty crazy show at Underbar being put on by FTW. I’m not sure how I feel about this whole “Monday night is the new Saturday night” movement going on recently (Hot Chip, Cut Copy and most recently, M83 on this coming Monday and this show too).
Dopemine Records brings Lifelike and Alan Braxe to our lovely city. Supporting will be Boston’s own Hearthrob and DJ Die Young, who recently signed with Dopamine.
Event info:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=23236200309
Sound Samples:
Lifelike DJ set:
Download: http://www.lifelike-music.com/goodies/LIFELIKE-DJSet-01_2008.mp3
Alan Braxe mini mix:
Download: http://www.whosyamama.com/mixes/AlanBraxeminimix.mp3
