June 5th First Fridays, Tix to Peter Murphy, The Orb & More

We return next Friday, the 5th of June with a ton of treats for our 3rd party!

The House Of Blues Anaheim has given us:
-5 pairs of tickets to see Peter Murphy
-5 pairs of tickets to see The Orb
Trivia & Dance offs to win!

Millenium Products is bringing us lots of their Synergy Drinks & Kombucha Tea (FREE) for rehydration after you have been dancing madly. See us at the DJ booth to grab a bottle!

Flying in for a special guest spot is DJ Vixen Van GoGo from Philadelphia. She is also a notorious Roller Derby Girl, so watch yourself. Ask to see her tattoo!

Darren Revell (Big Sonic Heaven, Indie 103.1fm) and I will be spinning a variety of music to get you rocking the dancefloor fever!

From Depeche Mode to Sonic Youth, Ladytron to Duran Duran, The Stone Roses to The Prodigy, Stevie Wonder to Killing Joke, The Cult to Royksopp, Ministry to Justice, Alex Metric to IAMX, we have you covered.

FREE RevellShok June Top Picks Mix CDs will be handed out during the night!

The food at Medusa Lounge is fantastic too, so save room for delicacies!

FREE admission from 9-10pm with RSVP and $5 after. Share the invitation so your friends can RSVP here: http://bit.ly/rsff3

Cameras are more than welcomed and bring your comfy shoes. Be prepared to have an amazing party.

We look forward to seeing you!!!

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--- Shok (on behalf of RevellShok)
http://bit.ly/rvlshk
http://revellshok.blogspot.com

June 5th First Fridays, Tix to Peter Murphy, The Orb & More

(Lisa Gerrard Sample) I am excited for this show tonight @Key_Club . I will post collaborations Michael & I cr... ♫ http://blip.fm/~7a4je

I am going to bust this out next Friday, June 5th @ http://bit.ly/rvshk @medusaloungela as this song brings th... ♫ http://blip.fm/~75t1n

I was once in this band as was Jeremy (Shiny Toy Guns). Please watch the video which is quite 4AD. Matt reloca... ♫ *http://blip.fm/~75le8

Watch the video @ blip.fm .. This ol' song comes from the ex-Stone Roses singer. While this tune is not my fav... ♫ http://blip.fm/~73lvy

Sounding familiar? It is because Portishead yanked this for their entire 93/94 hit "Sour Times". This has been... ♫ http://blip.fm/~73e4m

As sleep steals me away for a few hours, I leave you with this song from the 2003 album, Morning Sci-Fi (file:... ♫ http://blip.fm/~71xdl

Since my last blip was JMChain & I have had their music in my head, here is Talking Words from a fine, local L... ♫ http://blip.fm/~71ul9

Oh, the early 90s & the mixture of noise, guitars, funk spiced beats & traveling bass & song writing! I shall ... ♫ http://blip.fm/~71jid

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This is *maybe* a test!

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They are playing tonight with The Horrors @ Henry Fonda. I will be at the echo, seeing @Adam_Freeland perform,... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6uqo3

You may recall their music in Lost In Translation by Sophia Coppola (girlfriend of band member, Thomas) or hav... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6sxl4

VOTD: Slumdog Price is Right

Today/ Tonight's Video is a short take on Slumdog Meeeeeeeeellleeeeyawnaire, which I did enjoy!


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VOTD: Slumdog Price is Right

young producer/ songwriter, ghostwriter for many. similar to infadels, freeland, goose. included on June mix h... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6rk7k

My sleep schedule is beyond this world & this song conjures the worldly dreams and sparks the adventure... so ... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6qn54

Dopplereffekt @ The ROXY tonight!!!

Dopplereffekt are performing this evening at THE ROXY in Hollywood. If you are a fan of experimental dark electro that takes you to another reality, you will enjoy this!

Please check the video below and if you want to get on the list, contact me before 8pm. Also see Randall Roberts' LA WEEKLY colum about tonight!




The event this evening also includes Discobelle DJs celebrating their new SCION Mix CD (yes, the car company!)

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Dopplereffekt @ The ROXY tonight!!!

LA based Female fronted grit rock shoegaze ala JMChain, MBValentine. They have toured w/ SPumkins, Young Gods,... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6pme9

GOTD: iDrum: Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe

Gadget Of The Day:

This is a MUCH better alternative to playing Solitaire when waiting, relaxing or on the toilet. Sounds of "Sounds Of The Universe" will be at your fingertips!

Do you have tickets to see their tour?


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GOTD: iDrum: Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe

Since first hearing this in 2003, I have loved & found it quite 4ADesque. I hope Lou Reed likes Martin's versi... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6n8x1

Blip.fm in a fog

The future for certain sites, particularly Blip.fm is in a bit of a fog presently.


If you are unfamiliar with the site, it is similar to a last.fm or pandora, in the way of music recommendation, however it is based on the manual input of particular songs to be shared by members whom you choose to follow. If a song is listed in the database, an optional mini-description and or notes may be included, similar to a twitter status update.

I joined the site last October, however only began using it recently. I am watching twitter more closely these days and visiting sites, such as myspace, less and less due to time and interest and Blip.fm can send the music updates directly to twitter so you can see the musical selections being shared by the folks whose updates you follow. This is yet another method, filling the absence of relevant radio and being introduced to new music.

Being an avid music lover, always with a voracious appetite for new tunes, I love this, however, some record labels, publishers and artists do NOT love this which brings us to the status of Blip.fm

The site was funded for it's opening in 2008 and it's co-founder/ CEO, Jeff Yasuda, from San Francisco, is also responsible for sites such as Fuzz.com (which recently closed), wrote an update discussing the details for change here. Of course, not everyone wants their music to be streamed and those who do, will want to join imeem.com, which will be the grandparent's attic of songs for future enjoyment. Presently, folks outside of the states can not access all of the music which could become a bigger issue for Blip.fm, however, at the rate of growth from the site, a number of paths could form to provide a strong life.

If you are a musician, label, manager, it is another great avenue to spread the sounds of your art to hungry ears.

Read all about it!
My shared url from Sunday detailing blip's future: http://ff.im/-2UA7m
LA WEEKLY article by Liz Ohanesian: http://bit.ly/oZ6eQ
Personal blip: http://blip.fm/Shok

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Blip.fm in a fog

Just as the title states, but w/ the feathery voice of Dot Allison of One Dove [related: MBV, Arab Strap, Mass... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6n34e

clear you mind, unwind, let the music nourish you so you may go forth! ♫ http://blip.fm/~6mzwj

I have to *die* each night, but it is temporary. Maybe I have to *Live* each night. Either way, let the dreams... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6li3o

Since Juliette & I just finished working, I am sharing a song of ours from a few yrs ago. Shimmering guitars, ... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6krp3

Margaret's smooth voice glides atop the flowing tribal rhythms &silky atmospheres by Guy Fixen (MBV/ Breeders)... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6kj2n

This song is a MUST & so is the award-winning video http://bit.ly/jSZ2K Go Spookify!!! ♫ http://blip.fm/~6ioo8

What an amazing film: The Brothers Bloom

Tonight after the weekly $2 Sushi outing to Fat Fish in Koreatown. My pals, Jenz & Angela and I went to see the 10:25 screening of THE BROTHERS BLOOM @ The Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood.

I will want to write something more ultimately, but having just returned, I will say this... It is a great adventure of the two brothers, who are con men & how their final con, before the younger brother, played by Adrien Brody (The Pianist), is played as he is blown away by the woman whom he is supposed to fool, Rachel Weisz.

The story takes place in various countries and combines a classic physical and satirical comedy as well as suspense and even a good ride that allows the romance of the idea of the story to be sincere!

I highly recommend this!

The writer & director, Rian Johnson, is also responsible for the film "BRICK", which was low-fi to say the least. But it did have some folks such as Lukas Haas, who I just ran into at Guitar Center recently.

Last note... I knew Adrien Brody from summer camp. We learned magic together, not the spooky kind, but the ledger / performance, close up and stage illusions ;) Cards were prevalent in the film, and I wonder if he taught his co-stars a trick or two.

I still need to write about "Drag Me To Hell", by Sam Raimi, which I saw last week and also thoroughly enjoyed!


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What an amazing film: The Brothers Bloom

PollyJean *KNOWS* how to rock! This song is from "To Bring You My Love" 1995 & her work w/ Steve Albini (Big B... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6i4hq

Female vocals, intense symphonies, rocking rhythms, chasing drums, organic & electronic madness uplifting to t... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6hruv

LOTD: inbflat.net

I posted/ twittaged (pronounce "twit-ahh-zjay-ed") this link during the week as my time has been very limited with net activities due to work.

Here is the official LOTD (link of the day) for this.
There are more and more interactive videos being created on sites such as youtube & vimeo. inbflat.net showcases various clips, all featuring instruments performed in the key of .... yes, B Flat!


With this site, you simply click to play any of the videos in any order and hocus pokus - ala kazaam - vwah-lahhhhh.... instant soundscapes!!!



Please visit Create Digital Music for their great informative piece on inbflat.net.


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LOTD: inbflat.net

If you even *think* you like Silversun Pickups or a fan of My Bloody Valentine, 4AD & Creation Records, how ca... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6hf9g

I have really been enjoying this tune from Tori's latest offering. The album is mixed bag, however the goodies... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6gb03

VOTD: Durex - "Balloon Art!"

Enjoy this c'mercial!
It's squeaky clean, fun!

VOTD: Durex - "Balloon Art!"

I've been a fan of this song since before the album's release. My plan is to see the set 2moro eve @ The Echo.... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6e720

I love this song & Martin's voice is spectacular, I was singing this all night to myself & shall sing it once ... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6e511

This voice always warms comfort like a cozy jacket. The original published version was from KCRW. Did you see ... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6d1e6

Imagine the smokey grey room, radio, film, cigarettes & the British music scene in the 30s. Al was the first "... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6bnmo

I have always loved this tune! It materializes layers of mystique from past - present, the sounds of many eras... ♫ http://blip.fm/~6b092

VOTD: Jarvis Cocker - "Angela"

For Jarvis / PULP fans, here is the video for "ANGELA" a near, reminiscent air of Costello vocals

VOTD: Jarvis Cocker - "Angela"

VOTD: Karoshi Bros - Contest

OK... short contest, what is the name of the band who is sampled in the following song played in this music video by The Karoshi Bros.?



Btw, June 5th is around the corner & that means we are finally back at MEDUSA LOUNGE with our First Fridays event! We are importing the amazing Mixtress Vixen VanGoGo for this celebration, honoring Spring 2009 and welcoming the Summer!

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VOTD: Karoshi Bros - Contest

Sting - I Burn For You (1986)

This VOTD is being posted via youtube's newer "Post to a Blog" utility.

I will be back to posting regularly soon!

Sting - I Burn For You (1986)

LOTD: The Free Oprah KFC!

It has been some time since a simple link of the day. In fact, it has been a bit since I have posted altogether. The blog has been out of service since some new jobs materialized. I should be back around these parts more frequently :)

Today's link features Oprah's KFC meal coupon to obtain your very own "FREE MEAL"
http://www.unthinkfc.com & http://bit.ly/13eyWd

Enjoy!

LOTD: The Free Oprah KFC!