Archive for July, 2010
Dub vs Dubstep Special w/ Mad Professor, Adrian Sherwood, Coki & Appleblim
Saturday, July 24th, 2010The invaluable Core News brings us a nice clean recording of a recent radio show: Rob da Bank 2010-07-24 Dub vs Dubstep Special with Mad Professor, Adrian Sherwood, Coki & Appleblim A very nice mix of new and old, does just what it says on the box. Post includes a link to the Hotfile download [...]
You can help fund a film about Graham Parker
Friday, July 23rd, 2010He is a diamond geezer. When I would ask him to sign records for me he was always simultaneously surly and gracious (two of my favourite things!). My signed copy of “Mercury Poisoning” on coloured vinyl is one of my greatest fetish objects. Kickstarter provides an easy and transparent way to fund projects. Projects ask [...]
Creative Review – New Stüssy book celebrates cover art of UK label Greensleeves
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Creative Review has an interview with the artists behind the Stüssy Greensleeves covers book. Some great pics and some good stories. Creative Review – New Stüssy book celebrates cover art of UK label Greensleeves.
Note to ourselves: Keep an open mind
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Over the years, I’ve had my issues with Beck (check that great tartan backgroud!) and quite a few more with NPR’s generally bourgeois coverage of music (unabashed Radiohead fanboi-ism), but now it’s time for a hat tip or two. Via the NPR All Songs Considered (sic) blog comes “Five Great Cover Songs From 2010 (So [...]
Favela on Blast – Watch for free for a few days
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Diplo coproduced a movie about Favela Funk / Funk Carioca
The Music Industry’s Funny Money: Why Even Major Label Musicians Rarely Make Money From Album Sales
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Still think a music career is an easy path to a blinged-out life? Don’t believe the hype. A whole lot of folks have to get paid before the musician does. The Root traces the money trail. Lots more at the estimable Techdirt site: RIAA Accounting: Why Even Major Label Musicians Rarely Make Money From Album [...]
Ninja Tune XX – What a beast! Now *that’s* the way to celebrate your 20th!
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010Ninja Tune, the label founded by Coldcut, is turning 20 years old. The Ninja Tune XX boxset is a beast. You’ve got wo days left to pre-order it at $130.00 Hit the link for the truly frightening details (6 CDs, 6 7″s, stickers, hardback, etc. etc.) and here’s the remarkable track lineup: Tracklists: * = New + Exclusive [...]
Independence Day Vinyl Sale – Woodstock NY – This weekend
Friday, July 2nd, 2010To celebrate our independence, Zip’s Ziggurat Vinyl Garage and Tent(s) will be open this weekend Saturday July 3 Sunday 4 and (maybe) July 5 I should be indoors watching the World Cup. Instead, I’m gonna be out in the yard working on the LPs, so come on by! Just got a new collection with a [...]