Friday, September 2, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Pirate Broadcast #011 and #012
Holy Smokes! Has it really been that long? For all you Radio Zazoo fans looking for the latest tracklists, my apologies. Life has been getting in the way of art, it seems. I've barely had time to search out some new sounds, let alone compile a show and follow up here. As a matter of fact, I am presently sitting in a library posting this piece. So, I'm not sure how the formatting will be on this PC.
Did everyone get a chance to hear Live Earl Jive and Beverly Hill's special visit to the Marsden Theater a few weeks ago? David was a congenial host, as usual. It was so nice to hear them all together on the air again. David's chat room was all abuzz......as one of the people logged in for a while, I can personally attest to the warm welcome listeners were giving the visitors from Hollywood.
Anyway, let's get to it. You are probably dying to know what the latest shows have had. Well, read on.....
Pirate Broadcast #011
01. The Vaccines - Post Break-Up Sex (2011) - One of the NME's "Bands To Watch" for this year. They totally rocked SXSW in Austin this year. This is the first single from their debut. Can you hear the influence of The Ramones in there?
02. Film School - Heart Full Of Pentagons (2010) - This "Brit 80's" sounding first single from the San Fran based band's fourth album is highly addictive.
03. The Honey Month - The Owl (2010) - This roots-based band out of Brisbane OZ has a sound pumped with the drums high up in the mix, resulting in a base, almost tribal, sound. This demo continues to get airplay on Triple J, and is a free download on their Triple J Unearthed page.
04. Boy George - Amazing Grace (Original Version) (2011) - The Boy is back, and sounding better than ever! Taken from his new CD, Resident Alien (just released in the US), this song has received numerous remixes around the net. But I present the original here. Click on the link to check out his website for more. This gets addictive with each listen.
05. Daniel Lee Kendall - Lost In The Moment (2010) - Speaking of addictive, another from the Triple J Unearthed files, this fun little song of unrequited love is one that should be destined for better things. This, too, is getting major airplay on Triple J. You'll find yourself whistling the chorus somewhere where you least expect it.....driving you nuts! Click on the link for his MySpace page, and go here for a free download of "Lost In The Moment".
(12/21/2011 - UPDATE!!!! Don't know if this broadcast had anything to do with it, but Mr. Kendall's cute little ditty is presently being heard over Canadian television airwaves over a Christmas themed Peoples Jewellers commercial, viewable here on You Tube, as posted November 11, 2011.)
06. Angus and Julia Stone - Big Jet Plane (2010) - Really pushing OZ this time (unintentionally, but they're just so damn creative down there!), as I serve up the Number One song from 2010's Hottest 100 on Triple J. This folk duo out of Sydney touched the hearts of many with their song of unrequited love. Needless to say, they are getting airplay in the UK and Europe. The US will soon follow, I'm sure, which it already has since the song is featured in a new Maybelline commercial. (MySpace)
07. Pharaoh House Crash - Return of Beauty Queen (2009) - Mashups are something that are either really good or really bad. This one, in my opinion, is really good. Sounding like a reggae remix of the original, it works beautifully. Since it appears mashups are an unwritten "no-no" on Radiojive, (licensing issues, maybe???) allow me to sneak this one in at the end of the show.
08. Gary Lewis - Coke Commercial (1965) - Thought I'd throw in a false ending to the show for something different,,,, a little commercial break... I love the line "We never make it through a recording session without Coke!?" .....yeah, OK....
Pirate Broadcast #012
1. Blancmange - The Western (2011) - Taken from the new CD, Blanc Burn, Mssrs. Arthur and Luscombe are back with this track full of their British sense of humour and Middle Eastern rhythms, and what seems self-inspired from their own "Living On The Ceiling". Keep an ear out for the first single, "Drive Me".
2. Martin Solveig (feat. Dragonette) - Hello (2010) - This "guilty pleasure" is all over Toronto pop radio right now.....can't get it outta my head. French electronic music DJ, Martin Solveig teams up with Canadian songstress Martina Sorbara of Dragonette for this infectious dance floor filler that peaked at number one in a few countries in Europe, plus the 2010 Dance charts in America. Is it one of those "love it" or "hate it" songs? Maybe.
3. The Kickdrums - Something's Gotta Give (2011) - The Kickdrums, born in Cleveland, living in Brooklyn, are back with a "heavy-on-the-bass" 80's inspired, party song taken from their new EP of the same name. To name drop a bit, these guys have worked with everyone from Ben Harper to 50 Cent to Good Charlotte and remixed for Kanye and Peter Bjorn & John.
4. Rusty - Wake Me (1994) &
5. I Mother Earth - So Gently We Go (1994) - Two classics, culled from the CFNY playlists of 1994, both with similar syncopation. Hearing them back-to-back only confirms the similarity and dichotomy of the two - it's like the two groups were jamming together and they each heard/took a different song from the session. I was always waiting for 'NY to play them like this, but I never did hear it. Click on the link and check out some fun footage from The Rock in Brampton, circa 1997, at Rusty's website.
Did everyone get a chance to hear Live Earl Jive and Beverly Hill's special visit to the Marsden Theater a few weeks ago? David was a congenial host, as usual. It was so nice to hear them all together on the air again. David's chat room was all abuzz......as one of the people logged in for a while, I can personally attest to the warm welcome listeners were giving the visitors from Hollywood.
Anyway, let's get to it. You are probably dying to know what the latest shows have had. Well, read on.....
Pirate Broadcast #011
01. The Vaccines - Post Break-Up Sex (2011) - One of the NME's "Bands To Watch" for this year. They totally rocked SXSW in Austin this year. This is the first single from their debut. Can you hear the influence of The Ramones in there?
02. Film School - Heart Full Of Pentagons (2010) - This "Brit 80's" sounding first single from the San Fran based band's fourth album is highly addictive.
03. The Honey Month - The Owl (2010) - This roots-based band out of Brisbane OZ has a sound pumped with the drums high up in the mix, resulting in a base, almost tribal, sound. This demo continues to get airplay on Triple J, and is a free download on their Triple J Unearthed page.
04. Boy George - Amazing Grace (Original Version) (2011) - The Boy is back, and sounding better than ever! Taken from his new CD, Resident Alien (just released in the US), this song has received numerous remixes around the net. But I present the original here. Click on the link to check out his website for more. This gets addictive with each listen.
05. Daniel Lee Kendall - Lost In The Moment (2010) - Speaking of addictive, another from the Triple J Unearthed files, this fun little song of unrequited love is one that should be destined for better things. This, too, is getting major airplay on Triple J. You'll find yourself whistling the chorus somewhere where you least expect it.....driving you nuts! Click on the link for his MySpace page, and go here for a free download of "Lost In The Moment".
06. Angus and Julia Stone - Big Jet Plane (2010) - Really pushing OZ this time (unintentionally, but they're just so damn creative down there!), as I serve up the Number One song from 2010's Hottest 100 on Triple J. This folk duo out of Sydney touched the hearts of many with their song of unrequited love. Needless to say, they are getting airplay in the UK and Europe. The US will soon follow, I'm sure, which it already has since the song is featured in a new Maybelline commercial. (MySpace)
07. Pharaoh House Crash - Return of Beauty Queen (2009) - Mashups are something that are either really good or really bad. This one, in my opinion, is really good. Sounding like a reggae remix of the original, it works beautifully. Since it appears mashups are an unwritten "no-no" on Radiojive, (licensing issues, maybe???) allow me to sneak this one in at the end of the show.
08. Gary Lewis - Coke Commercial (1965) - Thought I'd throw in a false ending to the show for something different,,,, a little commercial break... I love the line "We never make it through a recording session without Coke!?" .....yeah, OK....
Pirate Broadcast #012
1. Blancmange - The Western (2011) - Taken from the new CD, Blanc Burn, Mssrs. Arthur and Luscombe are back with this track full of their British sense of humour and Middle Eastern rhythms, and what seems self-inspired from their own "Living On The Ceiling". Keep an ear out for the first single, "Drive Me".
2. Martin Solveig (feat. Dragonette) - Hello (2010) - This "guilty pleasure" is all over Toronto pop radio right now.....can't get it outta my head. French electronic music DJ, Martin Solveig teams up with Canadian songstress Martina Sorbara of Dragonette for this infectious dance floor filler that peaked at number one in a few countries in Europe, plus the 2010 Dance charts in America. Is it one of those "love it" or "hate it" songs? Maybe.
3. The Kickdrums - Something's Gotta Give (2011) - The Kickdrums, born in Cleveland, living in Brooklyn, are back with a "heavy-on-the-bass" 80's inspired, party song taken from their new EP of the same name. To name drop a bit, these guys have worked with everyone from Ben Harper to 50 Cent to Good Charlotte and remixed for Kanye and Peter Bjorn & John.
4. Rusty - Wake Me (1994) &
5. I Mother Earth - So Gently We Go (1994) - Two classics, culled from the CFNY playlists of 1994, both with similar syncopation. Hearing them back-to-back only confirms the similarity and dichotomy of the two - it's like the two groups were jamming together and they each heard/took a different song from the session. I was always waiting for 'NY to play them like this, but I never did hear it. Click on the link and check out some fun footage from The Rock in Brampton, circa 1997, at Rusty's website.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Pirate Broadcast #010
Well, another Christmas has come and gone. New Year's Eve is tomorrow, and a fresh start begins. Before the year ends, I thought I had better post this playlist. Hope you enjoyed it.
Tracklist:
1. Louis Austen - One Night In Rio - Louis is a classically trained crooner from Austria, and has been a part of the Euro electronic scene since the 90's. His output has included a duet with famed performance artist, Peaches. He has adapted the swing era crooner sound to modern day jazz rhythms and electronica, creating a sometimes cheezy sound.
2. Washington - Cement - Her full name is Megan Washington, but in her home of Melbourne, Australia she is known simply as Washington. "Cement" was initially released in 2009 on her "How To Tame Lions" EP, but due to the success of the song, it drove her 2010 "I Believe You Liar" album to #3 in the Australian Album Charts. This success also garnered her two 2010 ARIA Music Awards, for "Best Female Artist" and "Breakthrough Artist".
3. Casey Spooner - Faye Dunaway - American artist and musician, Casey Spooner's claim to fame is as half of the alt-rock band, Fischerspooner. Click on the song I.D. link to access his website, where you'll find a free download of the song available.
4. Chickenman - Costume Shop - I really didn't expect to throw any comedy pieces in my mix, but I suddenly got a tad nostalgic for this mid 60's radio show. After some searching on the net, I discovered this "bit" as a free download (here - click on the "Listen to the origin of Chickenman" link). It's basically a sample intended to get you to buy the set of CD's containing 273 episodes. I found it a great intro for anyone not familiar with it, as well as a humorous trip down memory lane.
5. Colourbox - Baby I Love You So (12") - Released on the 4AD label in 2006, Colourbox were unlike the rest of their stablemates, such as The Cocteau Twins and Dead Can Dance, since their sound wa reggae and dub based, often including snippets of found sound and dialogue from various film sources. This track, a Augustus Pablo cover, is a perfect example of their dub and dialogue collages. The band went on to collaborate with Britpop band A.R. Kane under the name M/A/R/R/S, and left their mark in dance music history with "Pump Up The Volume".
Hope you stop by in the new year. Thanks for dropping by, and keep on tuning into Radiojive. You just never know what he'll play next.....
Tracklist:
1. Louis Austen - One Night In Rio - Louis is a classically trained crooner from Austria, and has been a part of the Euro electronic scene since the 90's. His output has included a duet with famed performance artist, Peaches. He has adapted the swing era crooner sound to modern day jazz rhythms and electronica, creating a sometimes cheezy sound.
2. Washington - Cement - Her full name is Megan Washington, but in her home of Melbourne, Australia she is known simply as Washington. "Cement" was initially released in 2009 on her "How To Tame Lions" EP, but due to the success of the song, it drove her 2010 "I Believe You Liar" album to #3 in the Australian Album Charts. This success also garnered her two 2010 ARIA Music Awards, for "Best Female Artist" and "Breakthrough Artist".
3. Casey Spooner - Faye Dunaway - American artist and musician, Casey Spooner's claim to fame is as half of the alt-rock band, Fischerspooner. Click on the song I.D. link to access his website, where you'll find a free download of the song available.
4. Chickenman - Costume Shop - I really didn't expect to throw any comedy pieces in my mix, but I suddenly got a tad nostalgic for this mid 60's radio show. After some searching on the net, I discovered this "bit" as a free download (here - click on the "Listen to the origin of Chickenman" link). It's basically a sample intended to get you to buy the set of CD's containing 273 episodes. I found it a great intro for anyone not familiar with it, as well as a humorous trip down memory lane.
5. Colourbox - Baby I Love You So (12") - Released on the 4AD label in 2006, Colourbox were unlike the rest of their stablemates, such as The Cocteau Twins and Dead Can Dance, since their sound wa reggae and dub based, often including snippets of found sound and dialogue from various film sources. This track, a Augustus Pablo cover, is a perfect example of their dub and dialogue collages. The band went on to collaborate with Britpop band A.R. Kane under the name M/A/R/R/S, and left their mark in dance music history with "Pump Up The Volume".
Hope you stop by in the new year. Thanks for dropping by, and keep on tuning into Radiojive. You just never know what he'll play next.....
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Pirate Broadcast #008 and #009
Looks like I need to play some catch-up here. Been kind of busy lately, but here are the playlists for the last two segments.
Pirate Broadcast #008 - My anti-war statement....
1. Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Boys to War - 25th Anniversary Version) (Radio Edit) (2010) Paul doing the Smooth Jazz thing nowadays, but this Anniversary re-do of his 1980's classic shows his revolutionary spirit is still alive.
2. Propellerheads - History Repeating (DJ Zazoo'z 2010 "It's All The [war] Rage" Knee Length Mashmix) (1997) My simple reworking of a classic. Click on the link to hear.
3. Beach Boys - Student Demonstration Time (1971) Taken from their 1971 album Surf's Up, this track just goes to show that the surfer geeks could write a pretty mean protest song when push came to shove.
4. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - War (1984) "Frankie Say War: Hide Yourself" This slogan came about after the initial release of "Two Tribes", but this cover of Edwin Starr's classic 60's protest song took on new meaning in the new millenium. A bit of a rarity, it appeared on the 2003 release, "Rage Hard: A Sonic Collection", as well as an Uncut Magazine compilation.
5. Phil Ochs - I Ain't Marching Anymore (1965) This 60's protest singer enjoyed poking fun while sing against the war and social injustice. Also check out his "Small Circle of Friends".
Pirate Broadcast #009 A return to a more modern variety.
1. ceo - Come With Me (2010) The debut single from these Swedes have the Guardian UK newspaper calling them the New Band of the Day - No. 805.
2. Monarchy - It Must Be Love (2010) This marks a return to Radio Zazoo, (see #003) and hey, these guys were also New Band of the Day - No. 678.
3. New Pornographers - Crash Years (2010) Neko Case and the boys return with this rollicking new single from the new album "Together". Love the whistling. It's pretty infectious!
4. Mose Allison - Young Man Blues (1958) My one reflection on the past, this song was made famous in the rock genre when The Who performed it for their "Live At Leeds" recording. His songs have been recorded by many. Click on the link and discover a wonderful talent.
5. Admiral Radley - I Heart California (2010) Indie supergroup, comprised of members of Grandaddy and Earlimart, has (had?) this single as a free download on their website here. Check to see if it's still available by submitting your email address. The song is a poignant stab at the idiosyncracies of the West Coast sun-worshippers.
Pirate Broadcast #008 - My anti-war statement....
1. Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Boys to War - 25th Anniversary Version) (Radio Edit) (2010) Paul doing the Smooth Jazz thing nowadays, but this Anniversary re-do of his 1980's classic shows his revolutionary spirit is still alive.
2. Propellerheads - History Repeating (DJ Zazoo'z 2010 "It's All The [war] Rage" Knee Length Mashmix) (1997) My simple reworking of a classic. Click on the link to hear.
3. Beach Boys - Student Demonstration Time (1971) Taken from their 1971 album Surf's Up, this track just goes to show that the surfer geeks could write a pretty mean protest song when push came to shove.
4. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - War (1984) "Frankie Say War: Hide Yourself" This slogan came about after the initial release of "Two Tribes", but this cover of Edwin Starr's classic 60's protest song took on new meaning in the new millenium. A bit of a rarity, it appeared on the 2003 release, "Rage Hard: A Sonic Collection", as well as an Uncut Magazine compilation.
5. Phil Ochs - I Ain't Marching Anymore (1965) This 60's protest singer enjoyed poking fun while sing against the war and social injustice. Also check out his "Small Circle of Friends".
Pirate Broadcast #009 A return to a more modern variety.
1. ceo - Come With Me (2010) The debut single from these Swedes have the Guardian UK newspaper calling them the New Band of the Day - No. 805.
2. Monarchy - It Must Be Love (2010) This marks a return to Radio Zazoo, (see #003) and hey, these guys were also New Band of the Day - No. 678.
3. New Pornographers - Crash Years (2010) Neko Case and the boys return with this rollicking new single from the new album "Together". Love the whistling. It's pretty infectious!
4. Mose Allison - Young Man Blues (1958) My one reflection on the past, this song was made famous in the rock genre when The Who performed it for their "Live At Leeds" recording. His songs have been recorded by many. Click on the link and discover a wonderful talent.
5. Admiral Radley - I Heart California (2010) Indie supergroup, comprised of members of Grandaddy and Earlimart, has (had?) this single as a free download on their website here. Check to see if it's still available by submitting your email address. The song is a poignant stab at the idiosyncracies of the West Coast sun-worshippers.
White Lies Mini Tour 2011
Anyone who's a regular listener to Radiojive.com will recognize the band White Lies. Live Earl Jive has "Death" in fairly high rotation, and it's become a fave of mine. So news of a mini tour in the new year promoting their new release, Ritual, is exciting news. The only trepidation I have is the comment that the new album will be "less English sounding". Mmmmmm....that's kind of what attracted me to the band in the first place. But i am keeping an open mind. In the meantime enjoy the song as I've linked to above.From the Radio Exile blog, Nov. 8, 2010:
London’s White Lies recently announced that their new album will be called Ritual and that it will be released on Jan. 17, 2011. The long-awaited follow-up to 2009's No. 1 album To Lose My Life… has been produced by former Depeche Mode collaborator Alan Moulder in London and will be available in a 7-inch single box set as well as vinyl and CD editions.
The band have also announced their first set of stateside dates to kick off the New Year. The 4 city run in support of their sophomore release, Ritual, that will see the band giving their fans on both coasts a taste of their new music in their exciting live show! Their highly anticipated sophomore effort Ritual will hit on January 18 via Geffen/Fiction.
The album was completed this year at the end of an 18-month world tour in which they have supported Coldplay, Kings of Leon and Muse. Those close to the band have said the record will include many international influences and be much less English-sounding than their debut.
Tour Dates
1/22 Neumos, Seattle, WA
1/24 Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA
1/27 Highline Ballroom, New York, NY
1/29 The Mod Club, Toronto, CAN
As it stands, it appears tickets are only on sale online for the last two dates. So New York and Toronto, get 'em while you can.
(This message crossposted on the "Music" and "Announcements" boards of the CFNY Spirit of Radio Discussion Forum and this blog.)
12/30/10 - This CD will finally see a Canadian release on January 18, 2011. Pre-order now at Amazon.ca.
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