You know it’s summer when…
Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff finally hit the airwaves with “Summertime”. I’ve got it in the pod year round but it never gets the proper love until now. The time when going north to the Maine coast becomes a regular occasion for our Cantabrigian crew.
But summer just got even hotter with the move of YoYoYo 90’s Jam to Middlesex Lounge on Tuesday, July 15th.
This fantastic night of music is put on by Soul Clap, a new crew for this here Philly to Boston transplant. These guys also put on the Dancing on the Charles, a new summertime happening on various Saturday nights at the Marsh Post near the Harvard University section of the Charles River. I have yet to get over to their river bashes but if I wasn’t heading north to act like the Gatsby’s with my friends on the coast near kennebunkport, this is where I would be so if you’re cool and hanging in the city this weekend, this is the spot to be on Saturday night. Check out pics from previous nights HERE and HERE. Eltye and Cnyce, the two DIY DJ’s behind Soul Clap, also have a new website up that steers you to all things S-Clap. Make sure to visit their blog for tons and tons of awesome mixes from both local and other worldly Deejays.
If you’re on Facebook, visit the YoYoYo 90’s Jam event page.
Out of Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff jams? Here are some options from Amazon for a refill.
“Homebase” album, featuring “Summertime” and “You Saw My Blinker B&$%t”
Download various MP3’s from the 90’s Hip Hop masters:
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:
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Download: http://www.lifelike-music.com/goodies/LIFELIKE-DJSet-01_2008.mp3
Alan Braxe mini mix:
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Download: http://www.whosyamama.com/mixes/AlanBraxeminimix.mp3
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