Saturday, 12 November 2011

SummersRadio™ 11/11/11! The Orb!

SummersRadio™ 11/11/11! The Orb - 'A Huge Ever Growing Pulsating Brain That Rules From The Centre Of The Ultraworld' (Original Mix)/ (Orbital Dance Mix)





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Friday, 11 November 2011

SummersRadio™ Classic Mashups/ Remixes! Z-Trip!

SummersRadio™ Classic Mashups! Z-Trip! L.A. based Zach Sciacca aka Z-Trip is performing in Vancouver tonight at 560! Z-Trip grew up in Phoenix where began his turntablist career as part of the trio known as the Bombshelter DJ's - along with DJ Emile and DJ Radar. Z-Trip's breakthrough came with the release of 'Uneasy Listening Vol. 1' - a collaboration with DJ P - in 2001. The release was limited to only 1,000 copies - and I'm lucky enough to have one! There's no tracklist information included - it simply says 'THIS IS THE BEST CD I OWN' on the disc!

Since 2001 Z-Trip has released a number of albums and EP's, remixed artists such as Daft Punk, Beastie Boys, Kasabian, Bassnectar, Rush and Justice. He's also released both film and video game soundtracks, and countless mixtapes and internet only mixes. Today we'll feature a few tracks from the scarce masterpiece 'Uneasy Listening Vol. 1' release - which features dozens of samples from a diverse range of range of artists such as Pink Floyd, Eurythmics, The Police, Metallica, Depeche Mode, Midnight Oil, Rush, Public Enemy, Tears For Fears and Glen Campbell to name a few!

If you'd like to learn more about Z-Trip check out his official website here: http://www.djztrip.com/ and you can keep up with him on Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/djztrip?sk=app_178091127385

And if you're in Vancouver there will be a limited amount of tickets available for Z-Trip at the door tonight at 560 - so arrive early!

This is a portion of the album intro and second track on the cd known as the 'Waffle House skit' and a mashup of Glen Campbell's 'Rhinestone Cowboy' with Nairobi's 'Funky Soul Makossa'... Enjoy!



Here's a fine example of Z-Trip's all encompassing genre smashing sound - this track features Herbie Hancock, Naked Eyes, Public Enemy and more... Enjoy!



This is the closing track on 'Uneasy Listening Vol. 1' - a remix of The Beatles 'Yesterday'... Enjoy!



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Wednesday, 9 November 2011

SummersRadio™ New Music! Umek & Beltek!

SummersRadio™ New Music! Umek & Beltek - 'Rasta Voice'/ 'Disco Mile' Two of techno's biggest stars - Umek and Beltek (both from Slovenia) have just released a new artist album together called 'Out Of Play'! The album features ten new dancefloor monsters - as well as an eleventh track featuring a 45 minute continuous dj mix - and is released on the Toolroom Records label.

'Out Of Play' is available now exclusively on Beatport http://www.beatport.com/#release/out-of-play/825726 - it will be released on itunes on November 20th - and then on cd on the 27th. The album embraces a number of styles and after a few initial listens I've chosen a couple favorites - starting with reggae flavored 'Rasta Voice'... Enjoy!



'Disco Mile' is the ninth track on 'Out Of Play' - and another standout... Enjoy!



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Monday, 7 November 2011

SummersRadio™ And Now For Something Completely Different! Little Roy!

SummersRadio™ And Now For Something Completely Different! Little Roy - 'Lithium'/ 'Son Of a Gun' Jamaica's Earl Lowe - better known as Little Roy - released his latest album called 'Battle For Seattle' in September on the Ark Recordings label. 'Battle For Seattle' features ten songs - all Nirvana covers!

Naturally some songs work better in a reggae style than others - I've chosen a couple that I think translate well. First up is 'Lithium'. Hey have you ever thought you knew the lyrics to a song - like for years - but you find out later that a word you thought was one thing was actually a different word meaning something else? Since the first time I heard 'Lithum' - and everytime since - I thought Kurt was saying 'I'm not gonna cry'! Then when I listened to Little Roy's version I thought he sure does say cry funny - but it's crack! Kurt was singing about crack - err... cracking anyway - not crying. I like it - crack sounds edgier. It's funny to think that the irony was lost on me all this time. True story.

I actually find it quite peaceful when the 'yeah/ yay' part starts - as you expect abrasiveness but instead you get smooth laidback vibes - a pleasant surprise... Enjoy!



'Son Of A Gun' is not technically a Nirvana song - as they covered it from the Vaselines debut EP which was released in 1987 - and then included it on the their 'Incesticide' compilation in 1992. So this is a cover of a cover of a cover - but it's perfectly suited to be a reggae song. The lyrics totally work as dancehall - and it's about sunshine even! This is Little Roy's ultra chilled version of 'Son Of A Gun'... Enjoy!



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Sunday, 6 November 2011

SummersRadio™ Classic! Slowdive!

SummersRadio™ Classic! Slowdive - 'Alison' All this talk of shoegaze the last couple days got me thinking of one of my most favorite songs of the genre - and Christian Strobe mentioned Slowdive as well - so I simply must post it! 'Alison' is the first track on Slowdive's 'Outside Your Room' EP and their third album 'Souvlaki' - both released in 1993 on Creation Records.

In addition to the amazing production on this track, I also love the lyrics:

Listen close, and don't be stoned
I'll be here in the morning
'Cause I'm just floating
Your cigarette still burns
Your messed-up world will thrill me
Alison, I'm lost

Alison, I said we're sinking
There's nothing here but that's okay
Outside your room, your sister's spinning
But she lies, tells me she's just fine
I guess she's out there somewhere

And the sailors they strike poses
TV covered walls, and so slowly
With your talking and your pills
Your messed-up life still thrills me
Alison, I'm lost

Alison, I'll drink your wine
I'll wear your clothes, when we're both high
Alison, I said we're sinking
But she laughs and tells me it's just fine
I guess she's out there somewhere

Most songs sound like they move up and down - but this one goes more sideways - in circles. To me this song sounds like how floating would feel - if humans could literally do so physically. I wish that there was an extended version of this song - like an hour long! This is 'Alison'... Enjoy!



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Saturday, 5 November 2011

SummersRadio™ New Remix + Free Download! My Bloody Valentine!

SummersRadio™ New Remix + Free Download! My Bloody Valentine - 'Soon' (Christian Strobe Remix) Yesterday we featured the rare original remix of My Bloody Valentine's 'Soon' from 1990 - today we have a brand new 2011 club remix of the song! Christian Schnall aka Christian Strobe is a dj/ producer from Germany who, like myself, is a fan of both electronic and indie rock music. In addition to releasing his own original material - he's also recently remixed artists such as M83 and Arcade Fire.

Christian says this of the band: 'My Bloody Valentine and their album "loveless" were absolutely lifechanging for me (beside Slowdive). They created so massive soundwalls with guitars and lots of effect pedals, so f*ucking amazing. To be honest...yes i'm a f*cking shoegazer. Damn Techno. Haha'.

If this new remix is to your liking you can download it for free on Soundcloud courtesy of Christian Strobe himself here:
http://soundcloud.com/christianstrobe/my-bloody-valentine-soon
and you can keep up with him on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/ChristianStrobe

This is the new 'Christian Strobe Remix' of 'Soon'... Enjoy!



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SummersRadio™ Special Anniversary! My Bloody Valentine!

SummersRadio™ Special Anniversary! My Bloody Valentine - 'Blown A Wish'/ 'Soon' (Andrew Weatherall Remix) Today, November 4th marks the 20th anniversary of the release of My Bloody Valentine's 'Loveless' album! Surprisingly there are no anniversary editions being released, but the greatness of said release shall not go unnoticed here at SummersRadio™. As shown in the previous post for Sleeping Bags, the shozegaze sound (thankfully) is still influencing new bands today.

'Loveless' didn't come easy though - it took two years to record - taxing the finances of their label Creation Records. It was never a huge seller, but critics and fans alike have been praising it for a full two decades now. This is one of my favorite tracks from 'Loveless' - as I like the spacious drifting romantic feel to it - this is 'Blown A Wish'... Enjoy!



Bonus Track! Rare Remix! My Bloody Valentine - 'Soon' (Andrew Weatherall Remix) Although 'Soon' was included on the 'Loveless' album it was first released on the 'Glider EP' which came out the previous year. This rare club friendly remix (complete with cowbell action) by Andrew Weatherall was only released on the second 12" single (the 'Glider EP Remixes' 12") in the U.K. - Enjoy!



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SummersRadio™ New Music + Free Download! Sleeping Bags!

SummersRadio™ New Music + Free Download! Sleeping Bags - 'Shark' Long Beach California's Sleeping Bags have released their song 'Shark' online as a free download! Sleeping Bags are a four piece 'loud' indie rock band that released their self titled debut album in September on the EasterEverywhere label. They've released two proper singles from the album so far - 'Park' and a remix of 'Cantaloupe' (which are both available on 7" singles) and now 'Shark'.

Sleeping Bags sound is akin to other wall of sound inspired artists such as shoegaze pioneers My Bloody Valentine and more recent bands such as The Black Angels. Their album is available digitally through itunes - or you can get it a couple dollars cheaper from their bandcamp site here:
http://sleepingbags.bandcamp.com/album/sleeping-bags-full-album
It's also available on vinyl with a bonus free cassette-only EP of unrelased material from their label's website here: http://eastereverywhere.bigcartel.com/product/sleeping-bags-self-titled-12-vinyl

This is the second track on the album called 'Shark' and if it's to your liking you can download for free here: http://soundcloud.com/wearesolidgold/sleeping-bags-shark and in turn feel free to show your support for the band on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/SleepingBags?sk=app_190322544333196#!/SleepingBags?sk=wall

This is 'Shark'... Enjoy!

02 Shark by wearesolidgold

                  

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Thursday, 3 November 2011

SummersRadio™ New Music! EMA!

SummersRadio™ New Music! EMA featuring MzGorjis - 'Angelo' Portland based Erika M. Anderson and her band - aka EMA - have just released their latest single online - with a brand new b-side!

'Marked' has been officially released on itunes this week - as the latest single from her 'Past Life Martyred Saints' debut, which came out in May. The song will also be released as a 7" on November 21st. It's limted to 1,000 copies - with the first 200 being on clear vinyl - which you can pre-order here:
http://souterraintransmissionsus.bigcartel.com/product/ema-marked-b-w-angelo-7

'Angelo' is the b-side and a new song - I remember hearing this at EMA's excellent Vancouver show last month - the strings particularly stood out nicely live. This recording features a guest verse from Oakland rapper MzGorjis and resembles some of the Yeah Yeah Yeah's more experimental material... Enjoy!



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Tuesday, 1 November 2011

SummersRadio™ STARTLEFEST 2011 Halloween Spectacular! The Chilling Finale! The Tear Garden!

SummersRadio™ STARTLEFEST 2011 Halloween Spectacular! The Chilling Finale! The Tear Garden - 'The Centre Bullet' And now the chilling conclusion of our second annual STARTLEFEST - the 2011 Edition... after unwraping our souls we wrap up with this disturbing hypnotic ambient track from Vancouver's own Tear Garden. The Tear Garden was formed in 1985 by The Legendary Pink Dots Edward Ka-Spel and Skinny Puppy's cEvin Key - and they released their debut full length album in 1987 called 'Tired Eyes Slowly Burning' on Vancouver's Nettwerk label.

The subject of the song is disturbing enough - shooting oneself in the head - but it reaches it's frightening peak around 7:25 in. In fact I DARE you to listen to the last two minutes of this song with your eyes closed! I guarantee you'll be creeped out - maybe even startled!!

The is The Tear Garden's 'The Centre Bullet' - beware... and Enjoy!



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SummersRadio™ STARTLEFEST 2011 Halloween Spectacular Continues! Savage Progress!

SummersRadio™ STARTLEFEST 2011 Halloween Spectacular Continues! Savage Progress - 'My Soul Unwraps Tonight' (12" Extended Version) So if we are honest enough to accept our own immortality, then it's only natural to wonder what becomes of us when our physical self dies. To quote C.S. Lewis 'You don't have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body' - so where does this soul go afterwards? Why wait until you're dead to find out - perhaps Halloween is a good time to take your soul out for a test drive as it were!

London's Savage Progress were together for less than three years between 1982 and 1985 - 'My Soul Unwraps Tonight' became an underground hit in 1984. I think it suits Halloween as it speaks of souls - but it also has an interesting, almost other worldy feel to the music. The song was written by bass player/ vocalist Rik Kenton - a former member of Roxy Music.

'My Soul Unwraps Tonight' has a bit of a reggae feel - truth be told I originally mistyped Halloweed instead of Halloween earlier in this post - an idea for a new sub-holiday perhaps? :) This song itself is rare - but here's the even rarer '12" Extended Version' of 'My Soul Unwraps Tonight'... Enjoy!



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SummersRadio™ STARTLEFEST 2011 Halloween Spectacular Continues! Yoko Ono!

SummersRadio™ STARTLEFEST 2011 Halloween Spectacular Continues! Yoko Ono & The Brother Brothers - 'Yes, I'm A Witch' Few people are as loved and loathed at the same time as Yoko Ono. 'Yes, I'm A Witch' is a track from an album called 'A Story' which was recorded in 1974 - but it didn't get a proper release until 1997. Then in 2007 the song was included on - and served as the title for - a remix album where artists such as Peaches, The Flaming Lips, Le Tigre and Spiritualized were invited to cover or remix the Yoko Ono song of their choosing!

While Yoko's playing up to some of her haters in the lyrics of this song - I also like how she stands up for herself and the outsider and underdog in all of us - by pointing out the importance of being true to ourselves. To quote a few lines:

'Were gonna say,
Were gonna try,
Were gonna try it our way.
Weve been repressed,
Weve been depressed,
Suppression all the way.

Were not gonna die for you,
Were not seeking vengeance,
But were not gonna kill ourselves for your convenience.'


This is Yoko Ono & The Brother Brothers with the amped up 2007 version of 'Yes, I'm A Witch'... Enjoy!



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