The Forces of Light

On this little piece of galactic joy, Chromium along with superproducer Trevor Horn, invite you to join The Forces of Light. Genuinely evil folk need not apply.

Chromium- Forces of Light

Making Medical History

This one's for all you role players out there. No, not D&D. You know, like the sexy kind. Jeez. You guys are such nerds. Natalie Ann (whoever you are!) sounds great, all nonchalant and icy as she gets dolled up like its frat boy Halloween and plays some doctor games.

Natalie Ann- Doctor Games

I just have to point out how rad it is when that heart rate monitor beep turns into an arpeggiating synth on that last chorus. It rules.

Rondo!

I was listening to Justice's rejected Fabric mix today and while I was more than a little underwhelmed with the mix by the time it was over, I've gotta say the first five minutes are pretty flawless. Especially with this little beauty sandwiched right between Sparks and Goblin. Mmm, Sandwich. I've never heard of Rondo Veneziano but after hearing this and seeing the above video, I think I have to thank Justice for introducing us. I think we're going to be very happy together.

Rondo Veneziano- La Serenissima

Creme De La Creme

Post 200! This calls for the big guns. How about something with a nice disco rhythm, bouncy bassline, a wobbly acid didgeridoo type thing and on top of that, that Andy Samberg lookin dude up there, singing in the most ridiculous warbly falsetto I've ever heard? Afraid? You should be. This is a big fat slice of insanity. Crazy pie. Cuckoo cake. You get the picture. I was listening to this today and I thought there was something so familiar about his voice... Though he reminded a little of Mrs. Garrett from The Facts of Life (Girls!) I knew that wasn't exactly it. Thirty seconds into playing for my girlfriend she nailed it, Casey and His Brother from Tim and Eric Awesome Show. That's sooo it right?

You HAVE to check out the lyrics over at the indispensable Bide Et Musique. Here's just a little snippet of the madness that awaits you...

I wish she were here
Hot ! Hot ! Hot ! Hot ! Hot !
Blood
(Hot ! Hot ! Hot !)
Panties in black in my baby cart
She makes me sing
Do ré miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Whoa.

Waylon- Creme De La Creme

And just for comparison, the late Casey and His Brother with Hamburgers and Hotdogs...

Pacific!

Are we all familiar Pacific! yet? Blending 80's electro pop, sunny California 60's pop and a touch of disco these Gothenburg boys are someone to watch. Runway to Elsewhere is a their only instrumental track that starts out with a synth lead straight out of Secret Service's Oh Susie (check here) and quickly moves into a glittery disco workout ala Alan Braxe. You love it.

Pacific!- Runway to Elsewhere

Myspace here, Sunset Boulvard 12" here, Number One 12" here, Break Your Social System 12" here.

Coconut Airways

Lately I've been digging a lot of 70's top 40 stuff, maybe it's just a natural reaction to the weather outside. It's pretty grey and uninviting out there these days and I think all this sunny pop music is just what I need.

The brilliantly named Typically Tropical was a studio project of Jeff Calvert and Geraint Hughes (aka Max West) devised after Calvert's own trip to Jamaica. It was a big hit in Europe but unfortunately, were doomed to be one hit wonders. Though they did later co-produce Judas Priest's "Sad Wings of Destiny". What? Really? They produced "Ripper"?

Typically Tropical- Barbados

Super cool videos here and here.

Deluge Loves (Parentheses)

My girlfriend found the best record of the Amsterdam trip and I'm a little jealous. I found some good stuff and all, but it was mostly albums I've had digitally and finally came up on the vinyl. You know, cool, but nothing new to me. However Jesse was combing through all these 45s and buying whatever had cool looking covers or funny titles because hey, they're cheap and she makes these really awesome calendar books with them. As you can see, the cover's amazing, with it's windblown hair, leather jackets and neon brooms, and it has a funny title, Broom (With Me). It's really good too. Broom (With Me) is an uptempo Ganymed-esque number with some great vocals and spacey synths, but the b-side is where it's really at for me. On Not Easy (To Love) they knock the tempo down to a plodding thump and just get really out there. Let's call it... Cosmicbluesyarenapoprock. Unless you have something better to call it. Here's the whole 45 in nice little zip.

Deluge

Thanks Jesse. You rule.

Brothers On The Side

Jez over at the always excellent Innersounds has a little interview with me up as part of his ongoing Brothers on the Side feature. If you've always been curious about my opinions on politics and topical news items, you will surely be disappointed.

The Other Sister

Rebbie Jackson is apparently the only Jackson that can shoot lightning out of her hands. And if she isn't, then shes the only one that does it constantly.

Rebbie Jackson- Centipede

Robot, Robot

I just can't keep this to myself anymore. It's too crazy. I don't speak French, but I imagine this crimped lil' gal is just expressing her love for her robot friend that helps with her homework and pushes her on the swings at the park. Just a guess.

Cerise- Robot Robot

Happy New Year people! We're one step closer to the future. Soon we'll all have robot friends.