Juggernauts Set For Dystopia Release Aug. 4th

For all of you who are as excited about the upcoming Midnight Juggernauts album as I, here's a little pre-hype excitement for you. The Australian release of the Midnight Juggernauts of Dystopia, on Siberia Records, is set for August 4th. The buzz surrounding this band is gathering steam, as they've garnered an amazing amount of loyal fans since their European tour last fall. No news as to a date for the European and North American release of Dystopia, but I'm sure some copies will be poping up soon after the initial release and tour. Here is the teaser for the album.

DYSTOPIAUploaded by krozm

With an extremely etherial and galactic sound, the Midnight Juggernauts fuse early punk, dance, disco and melody into a beautifully dark, yet attainable package. Almost in the vein of David Bowie's 'Ziggy Stardust' work. Dance simplicity from a live and edgy perspective.

The Juggernauts have been tearing up the remix realm for a while. With some really great reworks of !!! (chk chk chk), The Presets, Electric 6, Damn Arms, KIM, and recently, Dragonette's I Get Around. Be sure to buy Dystopia when you get the chance, the 13 track album is sure to not disappoint. For now, just enjoy two excellent bits.



Midnight Juggernauts - Into The Galaxy

Midnight Juggernauts - Road To Recovery

Digitalism Music Video Contest

Digitalism announced yesterday, Friday July 27th, a contest to produce a video for it's recent single Idealistic. The contest is currently being hosted by QOOB, a great place for new media from creative minds around the world. The deadline for the contest is September 20th 2007. All media files can be obtained through the link below. We'll be anxious to see some of the entries.

Digitalism QOOB Video Contest

In other Digitalism news, the duo has a new mix for MixMag with some heavy tunes from Bond De Role, CSS, Lo Fi Fink, and the Gossip. You can download at Kidz by Colette (download link below), or buy the August issue of MIxMag.

Download at Kidz By Colette
Tracklist :
01: Digitalism - Echoes
02: Lo Fi Fnk - City (Punks Jump Up Remix)
03: Bonde De Role - (CSS Remix)
04: Gossip - Listen Up (Punks Jump Up Remix)
05: CSS - Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above (Spank Rock Remix)
06: Puzique - Don't Go
07: Get Shakes - Sister Self Doubt
08: The World Domination vs Adam Sky - Galactic Lover
09: Goose - British Mode (Jester Remix)
10: Proxy - Decoy
11: Jence - Wired
12: Sono - A New Cage (Digitalism Pogo Edition Remix)
13: Trash Talk - Walk Through
14: Friendly Fires - Your Love
15: Digitalism - Pogo

F.U.B.A.R Now!

The FUBAR event at Clique in Cincinnati,hosted by Racecar Productions, was a lovely time. I love techno, and there was plenty to go around. The evening was not without it's dance rock, blog house love. Midstate rocked the early evening, infusing punk with dubsteb. Very cool. And yours truly tested out some new tunes. strictly for the ladies. With a new digital release out, Evan Scott brought some incredible dark, minimal techno to the fold.... while the rest of the crew wrecked it proper. Fucked up beyond all recognition for sure. here are some photo booth photos of me with the crew. Good time for sure.


Evan Scott, KFrey, and LBE


Midstate and LBE


clique owner, zach before the spirits

RaceCar Promo Mix

Briefly, more from the RaceCar Productions label. The fledgling label has posted a mini-mix of their catalog. The label, is working incredibly hard at becoming an American Techno staple, so keep an eye out for them. The promo mix, was spun up by one of the label's dj's Ian Roland, and features cuts from some of their recent releases... you can get the mix here:

RaceCar Productions Ian Roland Mini-Mix


Tracklist:
01 The Librarian The Hornet's Nest
02 The Librarian The Hornet's Nest [bernstein's Grief & Loss Mix]
03 bernstein LastPlace
04 Monocle Dilleniidae
05 Monocle Dilleniidae [Mossmoss Remix]

F.U.B.A.R blammo!

Just a repost of an up coming event. FUBAR, will be taking place within the greater Cincinnati area, next weekend, on July 27th. Brought to you by the lovely crew over at Race Car Productions, this will definitely be a fine night of Techno and Blog House. I will definitely be there, shedding the light on my obsession with dance rock, blog house, and electro. But, I'm quite excited to hear Midstate... Get your techno on and come out. Skoozbot will be there, as will the excellent mod vs. rocker battle between Evan Scott and Kfrey. See you on Friday at Clique Lounge (Cincinnati's only place to hear fucking great music).

Oh, and there's also some hub - hub about an afterparty with JPLS from M_NUS (Richie Hawtin's uber minimal Minus techno label)...so keep an eye on this one.

Throne of Blood - Ed Banger After Party

So, I've posted on this one already, but the flyers are now out. All you midwest Ed Banger fans should definitely attend this one. Kavinsky and Sebastian will be performing along side the Throne of Blood crew from New York City (Vito, Druzzi, Mattie, Luke the Duke, and James F!@.$%^ Friedman).

You can keep up with this event through the Trash Menagerie blog. Little bit of info for anyone actually going to this event. You'll notice on the flyer, that if you go to Going.com and sign up for an account, and then RSVP to this event, well, it's free for you! Otherwise you're paying 15 dollars. See you there.

Kanye (joke) Daft Punk (not)

Inspired by Bumpsdick over at Missingtoof...

So, how does most of America feel about Kanye West? I think most of us have seen Oprah's show, making him out to be this humble, sensitive, compassionate rapper. But you know what..I really am not feeling him at the moment. I mean, lets face it, everyone is talking about how cool it is that he's sampled Daft Punk, and included them in his video. I disagree. Daft Punk was doing just fine without him. Even people who don't know who Daft Punk is, can recognize most of their hits. And frankly, we've seen the video and heard the tune, and it truly amazes me that a guy like Kanye can get to a point in his career, where, all he has to do is slow down someone else's tune and rap over it. Compare (thanks Toof)..

Daft Punk - Harder Better Faster Stronger
Kanye West - Stronger

Now, I am all about sampling. It's an essential backbone of modern electronic music. However, taking an entire tune...well. You can judge for yourself.

Now, as far as class? No, Kanye, I'm sorry. Need I remind all our readers of the ego driven, poor looser at last year's MTV Europe awards, when Kanye lost best video to little known Justice? See it below. And, wow was the director, and Ed Banger wonderboy So Me graceful amidst Kanye's insults. Funny, what a sore looser dick.




On a totally unrelated note... This is why Stevie wonder was such a bad ass. Something Kanye could only wish to be.

Annie Mac and Chromeo

I am convinced, that the most original, diabolical, and hottest act on the circuit right now is Chromeo. By my accounts, P-Thug and Dave 1 can do no wrong. Being a product of the 70's and thereby living the 80's in my parachute pants, white glove, and striped hair-do, I love anything that remotely reminds me of my rollerskating days. This is why, I believe Chromeo's Fancy Footwork album to be one of the best this year.
With a slew of dates spanning the world right now, the duo is delivering some incredible live sets. Last Friday, the 13th, they made an appearence on the lovely Annie Mac's show, the Mash Up. The interview and minimix is up, and worth a quick listen. With all hopes, maybe we'll get a Chromeo set here soon in the midwest. If not we'll just have to check their tour page for Fancy Footwork Tour dates elsewhere.

Chromeo Mash Up Minimix

Equally as awesome, and my vote for remixers of the year, MSTRKRFT have given the Tenderoni a good grind. Also, if you're into Sinden, which you should be, the Fabric resident gives Tenderoni a good grimey rework.

Chromeo - Tenderoni (MSTRKRFT remix)
Chromeo - Tenderoni (Sinden remix)

Digitalism Essential Mix

I've always been a fan of BBC Radio. Especially Essential Mix, because Pete Tong usually has, well, essential mixes. Recently the show has highlighted some great artist including the most superb Justice. Well once again, he's provided a real treat in this excellent set from German super duo and Kitsune artists, Digitalism. Their recent album, Idealism, is a brilliant compiling of all their best qualities, both dreamy and smashing. Take a good listen to this 2 hour mix, as it is packed with some great tunes.

Digitalism - Essential mix

Tracklist:
1. Digitalism/Intro/Kitsune/Virgin
2. Chemical Brothers/Hey Boy Hey Girl/ Virgin
3. Run DMC vs. Jason Nevins/It’s Like That/Profile
4. Martin Venetjoki/Notaussteigung /Paper
5. Kim/By The Time They Reach You (Bagraiders Rmx) /White
6. Alter Ego/Rocker/Klang
7. D.I.M./Airbus (MSTRKRFT)/Digitalism Edit/Turbo
8. 20 Fingers/Short Dick Man (Accapella)/Digitalism Edit/DJ World US
9. Culture Beat/Mr. Vain/Digitalism Edit/Epic/Sony
10. Daft Punk/Rollin’ And Scratchin’/Daft Trax
11. Bucketheads/The Bomb/Digitalism Edit/Henry Street
12. Lipps Inc./Funky Town/Digitalism Edit/Casablanca
13. The World Domination & Adam Sky/Galactic Lover/Digitalism Edit/Kitsuné
14. The Clash/Mustapha Dance/Digitalism Edit/Columbia
15. The Horrors/Gloves/Digitalism Edit/Polydor
16. Test Icicles/Dancing With Pegs/Digitalism Edit/Domino
17. Klaxons/Gravity’s Rainbow (Klaxons Rmx)/Rinse
18. Armand Van Helden/Unknown/White
19. The Exploited/Sex And Violence/Digitalism Edit/Snapper
20. Gang Of Four/Damaged Goods/Digitalism Edit/Fast Product
21. Joy Division/Transmission /Factory
22. Fatboy Slim/Right Here Right Now/Skint
23. Digitalism/Idealistic/Digitalism Edit/Kitsuné/Virgin
24. Goose/British Mode (Jester Rmx)/Skint
25. Proxy/Decoy/Turbo
26. Thomas Bangalter/Colossus/Digitalism Edit/Roulé
27. Yelle/Je Veux Te Voir/Digitalism Edit/Source
28. Westbam/Beatbox Rocker/Digitalism Edit/Low Spirit
29. Digitalism/Home Zone/Kitsuné/Virgin
30. Armand Van Helden/Ultrafunkula/Henry Street
31. Azzido Da Bass/Dooms Night (Timo Maas Rmx)/Club Tools
32. The Prodigy/No Good/Digitalism Edit/XL
33. Hadouken!/That Boy That Girl/Digitalism Edit/Kitsuné/Virgin
34. Rage Against The Machine/Killing In The Name (Mr Oizo Edit)/Digitalism Edit/Sony
35. David Rubato/Circuit/Digitalism Edit/Institubes
36. Puzique/Don’t Go/Boys Noize Records
37. Bel Amour/Bel Amour/Digitalism Edit/KLR
38. White Stripes/The Hardest Button To Button/Digitalism Edit/XL
39. New Young Pony Club/The Get Go/Digitalism Edit/Modular
40. Gary Numan/Cars/Digitalism Edit/Beggars Banquet
41. Digitalism/ZDRLT (Rewind)/Kitsuné/Virgin
42. CSS/CSS Suxx/Digitalism Edit/Subpop
43. Bloc Party/Helicopter (Whitey Rmx)/Digitalism Edit/V2
44. The Cure/Grinding Halls/Digitalism Edit/Fiction
45. DJ Assault/Ass’n'Titties/Digitalism Edit/Intuit-Solar
46. Tom Vek/I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes/Digitalism Edit/Polydor Island
47. New Young Pony Club/Ice Cream (Herve Rmx)/Digitalism Edit/Modular
48. Armand Van Helden/KTU/Digitalism Edit
49. Faithless/Insomnia/Digitalism Edit/Cheeky
50. Digitalism/Jupiter Room/Kitsuné/Virgin
51. Digitalism/The Pictures (Pimp-My-Compressor Mix)/Digitalism Edit/Kitsuné/Virgin
52. Digitalism/Apollo-Gize/Kitsuné/Virgin

The Teenagers

Ok, are you hip to the Teenagers yet? No, not those dumb ass kids on your street screaming and kackling about who likes whom, and who has the coolest emo-rific tshirt. I'm talking about the wonderful band out of London and Paris. Michael Szpiner, Dorian Dumont and Quentin Delafon have been killing it recently with remixes for Air, New Young Pony Club, SMD, Lo-fi Fnk, and recently the Enemy.

Here are some clips for your listening pleasure..they're just clips. You can find them on iTunes, and I definitely suggest checking out "It's the Beat" and the newly posted "Had Enough" remix for the Enemy.

SMD (Teenagers RMX) - Its the Beat
The Enemy (Teenagers RMX) - Had Enough

More Ed Banger for you Chicago!

Well, the theme of the month seems to be Ed Banger. Seems the United States is ready for the French invasion. If you're in or near Chicago this Friday the 13th, make sure you hit up the Metro for the Mr. Oizo show, brought to you by the good folks from Smash and Crunch. Make sure you get there, this one looks to be a doozy.

Daft Punk, The Rapture, Ed Banger!

So! For any of you who really wanted to see Daft Punk, but have no interest in sitting through Lollapalooza, well, here's somewhat of an alternative. How about some Ed Banger. Here's the offical word from Audio Pimptress.

Throne of Blood & Ed Banger Present...

Daft Punk & The Rapture - Official After Parties
Featuring

THE ED BANGER CREW - Paris, France
Busy P*, SebastiAn, Kavinsky
THE THRONE OF BLOOD CREW – New York City, NY
Vito, Druzzi, Mattie, & Luke The Duke, James Friedman **


Friday July 27 – San Francisco
Sunday July 29 - Seattle
Friday August 3 - Chicago
Sunday August 5 - Toronto
Tuesday August 7 - Montreal
Thursday August 9 – NY

*Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, NYC
**San Francisco, Chicago, NYC

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Toxic Avenger

The Toxic Avenger has for a limited time, posted several tunes to his Myspace player from his forthcoming EP. His New EP will be due out late August on Iheartcomix, the label responsible for great offerings from Matt and Kim and Ocelot. The Toxic Avenger EP will be featuring a wicked remix from the incredible The Bloody Beetroots. For those of you wanting to keep up with the Avenger prior to his release, you can catch some recent video from Paris on his myspace.

FUBAR from Racecar

The Racecar label out of Cincinnati continues to maintain it's reputation as a premier midwest party host. The crew has produced such notable events as the Four Four series and the extremely rowdy Prom. With a name like FUBAR, you know you're in for a twister. The event, on July 27th, will feature some great mods vs. rocker battles with Skoozbot, Even Scott and Kfrey dishing out the headlining punishment. Be there early for new guy Midstate, as we're all anxious to see what he'll do.

New LBE Tune For You

Well, thought I'd get some feedback on a new tune. Just recently finished, this is a collaboration with the Librarian and Chase from RaceCar. For those of you who made it out to the recent Hot Shots event at Clique in Cincinnati, you may have heard this tune at the beginning of my set. Well it has since been shaped up, and ready for your comments. You can download it here.

Love Between Equals w/ Midstate and The Librarian - That One Chick

Modular Chicago Party

For all you Modular people out there in ChiTown mark your calander. On July 14th Modular invades the Debonair Social Club for a free event. The event is currently featuring DJ sets from Klaxons, Voxtrot, Jordan Z, and more. Visit the Modular US myspace for more details.

Justice DiscoDust interview

More on the Justice tip... Besides the new album being, well stellar, the new "it" boys are galavanting the globe blowing peoples minds. Yes, and recently a stop in at the last Pink Pony party in Frankfurt. DiscoDust has a great interview and audio of the set... jump over there to check it out. Be sure to get the new album by Justice, available on Ed Banger.