On Monday, January 11...
David will present a short video/audio lecture called "Creation in Reverse," speaking to the ways that venue and context shape artistic creation, followed by a Q&A.
In case you're on the fence about going to Plant Music's Christmas Party tonight at Ella, here's a great mix from the Glass. Dominique Keegan (who is half of the Glass) will be one of the deejays at Ella tonight. Download the mix & check out the tracklisting below. Also be sure to check out Eli Escobar's (who is also deejaying tonight's party) live set from the Ete D'Amour party in July in this post.
The Glass - October DJ Mix tracklisting
1) 'Count Your Lovers' (DJ Kue's Sunrise Mix) Plant Music ExclusiveRead more...
2) Small town Romeo 'Boom' feat Shad K. (Sammy Bananas Remix) Plant Music Exclusive
3) Fake Blood 'Fix Your Accent'
4) Gossip 'Love Long Distance' (Riva Starr Vocal Mix)
5) Dj Wool 'Strobelight' feat. Subtitle (Arveene & Misk Remix) Exclusive
6) Tittsworth 'Here He Comes' feat. Nina Sky & Natalie Storm (Stretch Armstrong & Jaime Fanatic Remix) Plant Music Exclusive
8) Malente 'Little Secrets' (Jack Beats Remix)
9) Detboi 'Y'all Want Mo' (Sinden Remix)
10) Miike Snow 'Black and Blue' Savage Skulls Remix
11) Detboi & Foamo 'Girls'
12) Trevor Loveys 'Organ Grinder' (The Count's 'Big B Morgan' Remix)
13) Will Eastman 'Feelin'' (Nadastrom Mix) Plant Music Exclusive
14) Ursula 1000 'Rump' (Tom Piper's rump-a-dub-dub reFreshness)
15) Bonus: Casxio 'Seventeen' (The Glass Remix) Plant/The-Hours Exclusive
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's collaboration, Here Lies Love, which has been in the making since at least 2005, is finally going to be released February 23rd on Nonesuch. Originally labeled a "song cycle" by David Byrne, the series of original compositions focus on Filipino political figure, Imelda Marcos.
Byrne performed the material as part of his curated Perspectives series at Carnegie Hall nearly 3 years ago. I went and was completely floored.
While I would love to see this produced as it was originally intended (as a performed "disco opera"), the physical release (which includes 2 CDs, a DVD, and a 100-page book) looks like it's beautifully done, and features tons of amazing guest vocalists including Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine), Sharon Jones, Róisín Murphy, and Cindy Lauper. Tracklisting, which includes the complete list of guest vocalists is below:
Here Lies Love Tracklisting
CD 1
1. HERE LIES LOVE
Vocal by Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine)
2. EVERY DROP OF RAIN
Vocals by Candie Payne & St. Vincent
3. YOU’LL BE TAKEN CARE OF
Vocal by Tori Amos
4. THE ROSE OF TACLOBAN
Vocal by Martha Wainwright
5. HOW ARE YOU?
Vocal by Nellie McKay
6. A PERFECT HAND
Vocal by Steve Earle
7. ELEVEN DAYS
Vocal by Cyndi Lauper
8. WHEN SHE PASSED BY
Vocal by Allison Moorer
9. WALK LIKE A WOMAN
Vocal by Charmaine Clamor
10. DON’T YOU AGREE?
Vocal by Róisín Murphy
11. PRETTY FACE
Vocal by Camille
12. LADIES IN BLUE
Vocal by Theresa Andersson
CD 2
1. DANCING TOGETHER
Vocal by Sharon Jones
2. MEN WILL DO ANYTHING
Vocal by Alice Russell
3. THE WHOLE MAN
Vocal by Kate Pierson
4. NEVER SO BIG
Vocal by Sia
5. PLEASE DON’T
Vocal by Santigold
6. AMERICAN TROGLODYTE
Vocal by David Byrne
7. SOLANO AVENUE
Vocal by Nicole Atkins
8. ORDER 1081
Vocal by Natalie Merchant
9. SEVEN YEARS
Vocals by David Byrne & Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond)
10. WHY DON'T YOU LOVE ME?
Vocals by Cyndi Lauper & Tori Amos
Full info on the release is here. Also, brace yourself for what might be the artist formerly known as David Byrne:
In the meantime, I have decided to rebrand myself, inspired by Philip Morris changing their name to Altria, Blackwater to Xe, and the train I'm riding on right now that calls itself Acela - none of which mean anything, but they are cleverly evocative. When I decide on the magic word, you'll be the first to know.Read more...
I was going to write a big "holiday parties" post, but then realized there really aren't that many happening. In any case, what looks to be a great one is going to be happening in just two days, this Wednesday (12/16) at Ella thanks to New York label, Plant Music and Nicky Digital (who recently won Paper Magazine's People's Choice Award for Best Nightlife Blog):
All the info is on the scary Carol Channing flyer below:
Be sure to RSVP and also check out Plant's recently started blog for some great downloads and label news.
Findlay Brown (who you can read much more about here), recently did a whistle-y, beautiful, poignant cover of Wham's classic poppy holiday track, "Last Christmas".
You can download Findlay's version here and look forward to the US debut of his latest album Love Will Find You January 12th of next year. Also, if you happen to be in New York on January 13 stop by Joe's Pub to see Fin perform live.
Here are some dance-worthy happenings:
Friday
Always good disco with David Bruno and Robot Blair:
Saturday
I knew nothing about John Tejada until I read this interview, but one thing I have known for a while is that Justin and Eamon have yet to lead me wrong in terms of good times on the dance floor:
Meanred is throwing another one of their "Lose Your Shit" loft parties. I'm particularly excited that Eli Escobar is deejaying since the last time I saw him (at Ete D'Amour in July) he was great. You can download that set here. Info on Saturday's party below:
Have fun getting down this weekend! Also, there are more options that I haven't gone into detail about in the list in the left sidebar.
The excellent electronic French duo of Nicolas Godin and JB Dunckel, better known as Air, are returning to North America for their first shows here since 2007! My first time seeing Air was at the Theater at Madison Square Garden when they were last here in May of '07. I was pretty new to the band at that point, and their live set absolutely floored me...so, SO good. I had three people (2 of whom I don't even usually ask for music advice) tell me to go and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Con for us New Yorkers...the show is at Terminal 5. After many debacles at that venue, the key is just to get there hellishly early and hold down a spot. It's worth it in the long run not to be far away or under that awful overhang. Anyway...here are the dates. GO SEE THEM (even if you are only into them *a little*). Their new album, Love 2 is out now on Astralwerks.
March 13: Fillmore - Miami, Florida
March 14: Hard Rock Live - Orlando, Florida
March 15: Centerstage - Atlanta, Georgia
March 17: 9:30 Club - Washington DC
March 18: Electric Factory - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 19: Terminal 5 - New York, New York
March 20: Berklee Performance Centre - Boston, Massachusetts
March 22: Metropolis - Montreal, Québec
March 23: Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto, Ontario
March 24: Riviera Theatre - Chicago, Illinois
March 26: Fox Theatre - Oakland, California
March 27: 4th & B - San Diego, California
March 28: Walt Disney Concert Hall - Los Angeles, California
Sorry it's been ages. Working toward making up for it, here is a breakdown of a lot of awesome things happening this month (& next year). The complete list (which will continue to be updated over the next few days) is in the column on the left, but some shows/parties I am particularly looking forward to are below:
Tonight and tomorrow the Sights are at Bruar Falls and Cake Shop. I first saw the Sights at Southpaw 4 years ago, where they were opening for the Caesars. Basically...they have a very classic rock sound, which is nice. Very good "hang out in a bar and down some beers with your friends" rock. At least that is what I am calling it, as of right now. Check them out.
Friday night (December 4th) Flashing Lights is happening at 88 Palace. I saw Boy 8-Bit there last year and it was one of the most memorable parties I've been to. Everyone was going crazy. It's in a dim sum restaurant in a mini-mall in Chinatown for crying out loud.
Anyway...the main reason I am going is Electrodrone is about to have a small stroke over Todd Edwards. I haven't seen him this excited (over anything that isn't dubstep) since Soulwax. And I had a pretty banging Todd Edwards remix of a Surkin track on my computer so...it should be good.
RSVP (& preview some jams)
The amount going on Saturday night is insane. Lately, seeing friends win out over who's deejaying, so I am forgoing much awesomeness to hang out with them at Sullivan Room (and also check out Mixer Assassin...half of whom I saw deejay at a friend's bday and was great!). Some other awesome things happening that I will be skipping, but recommend:
Ghostland Observatory killed it at All Points West this summer - very dancey and electronic, but delivered in a very rocking way live. They will be doing the same at Terminal 5 Saturday night. Friendly Fires have been great every time I've seen them (except maybe the last time I saw them at Le Poisson Rouge...though I might have just been cranky b/c of the ridiculous wait before their set) and are playing a sold out show at Webster Hall.
Ewan Pearson is excellent and is deejaying Mister Saturday Night at Market Hotel. Check out an interview here and Ewan's Groove Column. 
Advanced tickets available here.
Also on Saturday, the aforementioned Sights are at Maxwell's and Fixed has brought over one of the less on the radar Ed Banger's, Breakbot to deejay the back room at Public Assembly:
On Sunday, (one of the best parties - vote for them at Paper's Nightlife Awards) Sunday Best rages on at the Bell House with residents Doug Singer, Eamon Harkin, and Justin Carter.
Looking ahead...
December 8 - Scion A/V Presents: A Night At Made To Play CD Release Party with Jesse Rose ( I ALWAYS miss this guy), Riva Starr, Zombie Disco Squad, Oliver$, Idiotproof, Gina Turner, and Alex English at Love. RSVP
December 11 - Brandon Eaves (Rude...has great taste in music) at Sputnik
December 18 - Lee Fields (is as close as you can get to seeing James Brown perform live) at Southpaw
December 20 - Tortured Soul (is a band that performs house music, live) at Santos
December 31 - Famous Friends New Years Eve with Trouble & Bass and Party Like Us Records hosted by Finger on the Pulse with AC Slater, B.Rich, Udachi, The Captain, Star Eyes, Jubilee, VDRK, and Bradley D (not thinking about NYE at all yet, but here is one option)
February 25 - Ulrich Schnauss (is fucking amazing!) at the Bell House. I always feel kind of ridiculous when I get THIS excited about someone who makes very mellow, atmospheric music. The truth is...it starts off mellow and works up to a beautiful bang. And the last time I saw Ulrich (opening up for Sasha...don't ask!) his set got really banging at the end...very synthy and crunchy. I loved it. Can't wait for this show in February.
Hopefully more updates will be on their way soon. Have an awesome weekend!
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