Things Just Ain't What They Used To Be

Birthday Party W/ Lee Douglas

2012-02-27T02:00:00.001-05:00

This week is gonna be pretty intense. Between work and getting ready to go out of town "the day" after my Birthday, which seemed like a great idea a few weeks back is gonna be a tough one. REGARDLESS of all that, Doug from TBD/Stallions fame will be joining me this week at Loreley in Brooklyn. A guaranteed blurry night to send me 2 steps closer to a nursing home. Stop by, dance, chit chat and all that. Hope to see you out!!!

DONNA LASER - ALPHA SYNTHAURI RARE ITALO DISCO 7" 1983

2012-02-27T01:54:00.000-05:00

A great track to end a long week and begin another...

Tonight again in BK

2012-02-24T14:28:00.001-05:00

Playin records with Scott Z from Detroit and Ron Morelli. Early style, from 9pm on...

Cumar Orchestrator Ad

2012-02-24T12:39:00.003-05:00

So I found an old Billy Joel tour program the other day with this in it. It was a kinda funny little thing that I guess was meant to be for collectors and people with no idea what to expect from the tour. Regardless this page made me laugh pretty hard. Proven in performance.

Steve Summers @ This Week's Fenderbender

2012-02-21T19:46:00.002-05:00

This week we have the man behind many amazing projects who hides between a pantload of aliases. Jason Letkiewicz. He's put out a lot of records on labels like Future Times, L.I.E.S., Nation, Clone and many others. His live set is pretty amazing if you missed it on Beats In Space, check it out here: Steve Summers Live on BIS It should be a very fun night indeed. Speculator is outta town playing somewhere in France for the next 2 weeks. Come on out to Loreley this Thursday. 64 Frost St. In Brooklyn, NY.

Robert Armani - Circus Bells (full length original mix)

2012-02-21T19:33:00.000-05:00

A total classic!

Techno @ Lit W/ Shawn O'Sullivan (W.T., L.I.E.S.)

2012-02-20T20:55:00.001-05:00

So tomorrow night Mr. Shawn O' Sullivan and myself will be playing dark in techno in the basement of Lit in the Lower East Side. They're comin up on their 10 year anniversary this week and remember quite a lot of drunkin party nights at this spot some years ago. Shawn has been busy putting out records for W.T. as well as L.I.E.S Records. Stop by and check it out. Here's a link ti his Soundcloud page:

Shawn On Soundcloud

Frankie Valli-The Night

2012-02-16T18:19:00.000-05:00

Always have been a huge fan of this pulsating bass guitar with those back up singers and horns cutting in and out. The super sad guitar twang around 3 minutes is really hilarious. Frankie has been on tour since the 1960's which is pretty insane on it's own. He has so many hits under his belt as well. I remember seeing this under Northern Soul on the tube and it suprised me a bit, then I thought about it more...Totally makes sense that this took off in that circle as well. Classic 70's hit.

Fenderbender with Ron Morelli tonight in Brooklyn !

2012-02-16T15:41:00.000-05:00

Ron "the falcon" Morelli is the man behind L.I.E.S. Records and a long time drinkin partner. He's teaming up with us for our weekly Fenderbender Party. We all get together and talk shit like only we can. Ron been super busy with his label and touring in the EU. Come check him out before you have to pay 20 euros to go see somewhere in the future. 3 Brooklyn bozos bring you the best in house, boogie, disco and beyond. Come on down, what else ya gonna do?

One Way featuring Al Hudson - Music

2012-02-15T18:43:00.000-05:00

Super slick production from One Way here from 1979. Great lyrics with some amazing hooks. Great feel good track that always sounds good.

Fender Bender W/ Hugo Capablanca Tonight in NY.

2012-02-09T04:16:00.001-05:00

We have one of our favorite Dj's this week at Loreley from Berlin (although he's really from Spain), Hugo Capablanca. The man goes under many guises and is involved in his own label Discos Capablanca, puts out Banamania on Discoteca Oceano and releases on Gomma to name a few. Hugo loves a good party, so let's not let him down tonight. I worked like a dog all week and am ready to throw down with him and Speculator. Stop by tonight. Feb. 9th. You know where it is...

Ruf Dug - 1 4 Ron (Ruf Kutz #4)

2012-02-09T03:49:00.000-05:00

This dude makes some sick ass records from Manchester and they seem hard as fuck to track down. Here's a Ron Hardy tribute from the last EP he put out.

Lil Louis - How I Feel

2012-02-09T03:41:00.000-05:00

This track is sooooo good. So many of us have a special place in our hearts for Dance Mania Records. From the earlier house cutz to the ghetto anthems they had a ton of releases in their day. This Lil Louis track is great with jackin drums and a nice melody looped. A great one to have on your shelf.

Legowelt + Xosar live this week in NY!

2012-01-31T12:56:00.001-05:00

Well there was meant to be a secret show with both Legowelt as well as Xosar that was canceled. So this week continuing our weekly run at Loreley we will have both of them playing live with me & Speculator djing. The weather will be a bit warmer and hopefully not be raining like last week. There's no door cover as usual and the beers are cheap. Try and stop by....

Kiwi - Don't Stop [Love' N' Boogie]

2012-01-28T11:49:00.000-05:00

Very cool track from 1983. Love the vocals. She sings so weird and then the chorus comes across very pop. The synths on this one sound like they're battling in a few parts. I like it.

Strangeness at Academy Record Store

2012-01-25T14:24:00.001-05:00

So I stopped by Academy Records in Brooklyn yesterday only to find an interesting deterrent against manipulating their equipment. As you can see in the photo I took it appears they don't want people to adjust the pitch or eq while listening to records. I always end up pitching records down when I hear them and it looks like they can't handle that. I know they carry a bunch of 12"s but they may as well drop in some shitty turntables without pitch if it has become that bothersome. I can live without the eq-ing and hey it does look quite nice on the eyes. Good job people!

Heal Yourself and Move: Truth is Light

2012-01-24T12:34:00.000-05:00

Nice interview with Jason Lev from TIL can be found below courtesy of Fader Magazine.

Heal Yourself and Move: Truth is Light

Mark Yer Calendars!!!

2012-01-20T18:06:00.001-05:00

As I mentioned previously, next week we will kick off our new party called Fender Bender at Loreley in Brooklyn, NY. This will be every Thursday with Legowelt from Holland already booked to DJ on Jan. 26th. Up after that will be Hugo Capablanca from Berlin on Feb. 9th. Speculator and myself will be there every week so please come support some of the biggest music nerds you know, us. Hope to see you soon!

Flyer by: Victoria Collier

Dj Chupacabras - New Mix Up

2012-01-20T13:30:00.000-05:00

Shaky Paws In NY

Here's a link to a short little dj mix I did back in November that I finally got around to putting up. It starts out more boogie and funk and quickly goes into house and techno. Old school tracks for the most part. Check it out.

Pal Joey Still Goin!!!

2012-01-20T10:05:00.002-05:00

I was pleasantly surprised to come across Pal Joey's website the other day. The photo section is basically pics of all the stickers from all the different records he made, AND that means there are a lot. I always love being out somewhere and hearing a dj drop some Earth People or Soho or countless other tracks from him. This guy is definately a NY legend in my opinion and made some great tracks and is still makin music today. He also has a cool flyer section on his site as well which has some cool old ones on there. Check it out here: www.paljoeymusic.com

Hang on a Minute!

2012-01-18T18:36:00.000-05:00

Well, it seems it's been a very long time since I committed to doing a weekly party...that's all changed in the last week. With a little bit of prodding from Dj Speculator, we've decided to start a new night, right here in Brooklyn to highlight our favorite dance tracks every week. This will take place at Loreley (not the one in Manhattan) located at 64 Frost St. Brooklyn, NY. They just invested some serious cash in the sound system there and we are ready to throw down some boogie, italo, house and disco every Thursday starting next week. The tables and chairs will be cleared out every week so we can have people dance. We will also be having guests in the very near future such as Hugo Capablanca and Legowelt. Keep yer eyes peeled and I'll put the flyer up very soon!

Exit - Detroit Leanin' (1982)

2012-01-17T00:09:00.000-05:00

A truly great soundin song from 1982. Hope to get back to Detroit soon enough...

PPU/Ital/Jonas Reinhardt/Xosar Tonight in Brooklyn?

2012-01-07T13:38:00.001-05:00

Yup it's happening. Come see D.C.'s label boss Andrew Morgan throw down on the decks. This man is VERY difficult to catch dj-ing so you may not have another opportunity anytime soon and he has the sickest records you will want (if you can find out what they are). Ital will also dj with 2 live sets by Xosar who just released a sick record for Morelli's L.I.E.S. imprint and Jonas Reinhardt. Just go.

Almost forgot to say Happy New Year!

2012-01-06T12:05:00.001-05:00

Hope everyone has a great year. I saw a bunch of friends at the party last night at Submercer and THAT'S what makes living in NY so great. Great friends are why we stay here! Can't wait for this year to really take off. And a big thanks to all of you who actually read all this crap every week. Thanks.

Dj Orgy Tonight in NYC

2012-01-05T12:45:00.000-05:00

So tonight will be pretty insane as we plan to send Sam off to Austin, TX. I think there's gonna be about 15 dj's in total at Submercer. A lot of us haven't seen eachother since November with everyone out of town and with the Holidays and stuff. It's gonna be an all Italo night, so expect everyone to dig extra deep into the shelves for tonight. Can't wait. Stop by between 10pm and 4am to get in on the action.

New records non-stop

2011-12-18T13:19:00.001-05:00

I always try to not get new records but sometimes they're in better shape than my copies or I just want them. Regardless I am lucky enough to be able to sort through so many 12"'s for work and bring home some great things now and then. Keep diggin!

Drexciya - Andreaen Sand Dunes

2011-12-17T12:18:00.000-05:00

Clone started putting out the Drexciya compilation series and if you were never into them while James Stinson was still alive, you have another chance to hear the great music that is Drexciya. This song was always a personal fave of some of the later stuff. Chugs along and has a very unique quality that let's your mind wander. So much great music left behind and yet so far ahead of everyone else.

Buy it from Clone Records here: Drexciya @ Clone Records

Korg Monotron Delay

2011-12-12T19:21:00.000-05:00

I have no idea how long ago these came out, BUT I did happen to try one out this past weekend. These thing are really fun. A synth dorks dream if you will. They have little ribbon keyboards with an LFO that lights up (to see the pulse rate) cut off filter and delay controls for the parameters. I saw them listed for $50 on Sweetwater. Pretty cool stocking stuffer.

Solar Powered "Boomcase"

2011-12-08T19:46:00.001-05:00

In an ever changing world where we want to leave less behind and head towards a greener future, this company has designed solar powered portable speakers. You can hook up yer Ipod and it has a plug to recharge your batteries when it's not sunny. Not too bad I must say...

Check this link to read more: Boomcase

Korg PE 1000 Vintage Analog Polyphonic Synth

2011-12-01T10:00:00.000-05:00

Great and funny old demo.

Give Me Just A Little More Time - The Chairmen of the Board

2011-11-21T13:16:00.000-05:00

I used to always here this on KONO 101.1 FM in San Antonio, Tx where I grew up. Must of heard this a thousand times and I still love it. Total cruisin song. Been listening to this along with a bunch of other Soul Classics as I'm heading to Texas today. I haven't been there in almost 3 years and am excited. Turkey day looms in the distance...

"Acid Tracks" in 5 mins Redux

2011-11-19T23:11:00.000-05:00

Not bad, not bad.

Dizzy K - Sweet Music

2011-11-18T00:20:00.000-05:00

Speculator found a cool radio station the other day playing house on a live mix show here in NYC. I feel like it's going to be forgotten like a lot of other things. I do remember sitting up all night with a tape in the cassette player with the record button pressed down on pause. I used to stay up all night trying to get certain songs where they didn't flap their gums too much at the beginning or end of the songs. That was the only way to get music for free back in the day. Anyhow this song reminded me once again of the radio days...

The Loft NYC

2011-11-12T21:20:00.001-05:00

Feel free to grab a shirt from here. The man who started it all off, as far as most of us are concerned offers shirts and posters through this site. He is the reason so many people play what they play and how they do it. These shirts are pretty cool from David Mancuso...a living legend.

The Loft NYC

Donald Byrd - Love Has Come Around (Original 12'' Version) [HQ]

2011-11-12T15:13:00.000-05:00

Big one from the one and only Donald Byrd. Classic sound that reminds me of the New York that's come and gone. Positive message from an amazing band.

Arte Noir - African Connection 1981

2011-11-09T20:35:00.000-05:00

This is what happens when you don't play the above said record at it's correct speed. In this case a 45 rpm cruisin into cosmic freakazoid territory at 33. Actually sounds more interesting in a slo- mo kinda heroin way.

Ahzz - New York's Moving 1981

2011-11-09T20:26:00.000-05:00

Upbeat disco to keep you movin through the fall. Shit sound quality can't stop this one...

Public Broadcasting Party In Brooklyn This Week!

2011-11-08T12:00:00.000-05:00

This is gonna be a fun one. My old friend William Burnett is "supposed" to be playing records with me at Daddy's. He always flakes out, so it'll be interesting to see if he actually shows up. He runs W.T. Records and makes tracks for a lot of different labels. Here's a link to a podcast he recently did:

http://honeypotcast.blogspot.com/2011/11/hny-130-speculator-before-radar.html

Come check us out at one of my favorite hideaway bars in Brooklyn. We've been spending way to much time in the basement of The Thing and will be bringing a lot of dusty records.

Rabbit's Moon 1979 Kenneth Anger

2011-10-31T10:38:00.000-04:00

Happy Halloween everyone! This is the second version of this short film where The Raincoat did this track for it. Enjoy.

Back to Detroit Once Again.

2011-10-28T08:43:00.001-04:00

Leavin here pretty soon to go to Detroit. It's a long drive but totally worth it. I always take photos and never put them up. What a great city with a lot of amazing people. If you ever have a chance to go to Detroit, you should. You guys wanna party a little?

Dancing In Outer Space - Atmosfear

2011-10-27T13:20:00.003-04:00

As classic as "classics" get. 1979 this came out on Elite Records. I guess Andy Sojka had something to do with the group Powerline as well since "Watching You" came out on a split 12" with 3rd Army also on Elite Records. I always liked this song and it continues to grow on me over time. Great synth work on this one!

Check out Powerline here:

Blood 'N' Kittens @ MOCAD again...

2011-10-25T04:17:00.000-04:00

Hey, I'm super excited to play with the Macho City/Disco Secret guys again at this amazing party in Detroit this weekend. Last year was a lot of fun and I promise not to dress up as a taco again this year. I'll be pullin records all night tomorrow preparing a very special Halloween set. Please try and stop by! From the Mocad site....

DANCE PARTY
Saturday, October 29th at 8PM
MOCAD’s New Wave presents
Horror Movie.
Admission: $10.00 | All ages | Cash bar for 21+

Horror Movie. is the fourth-annual Halloween dance party hosted by MOCAD's young professionals auxiliary committee, the New Wave, as a fundraiser for the Museum’s public programs. This year's party promises to be an absolutely horrifying spectacle! Dress as your favorite horror movie icon and then come out to enjoy dancing and all sorts of scary weirdness. With a costume contest, prizes, frightening features, and tons of fun, this year’s party is definitely going to be one of the best parties that MOCAD and the City of Detroit have to offer!

Actress - Let's Fly

2011-10-24T15:16:00.000-04:00

What a cool track from an amazing album. This guy harnessed the best sounds and strings them together in a very cool way. Amazing shit from Darren Cunningham.

In Phases

2011-10-19T09:16:00.001-04:00

In Phases by djchupacabras

I'm through with this one, check it out. I used a MC 202, Juno 6, Crumar Orchestrator, and a Tr 606 among other things. Hope you like it.

2011-10-17T18:00:00.002-04:00

Real Scenes: Detroit from Resident Advisor on Vimeo.

I've been sitting in front of my laptop all day. Short doc #2 from Resident Advisor about the scene in Detroit. I can't shake this cold and although it shouldn't turn into a the flu, I think some potato leek soup will be the perfect way to sit back and watch this again... sit back and relax...

TB-303 Documentary - Bassline Baseline (2005)

2011-10-17T14:04:00.000-04:00

Nice doc on the 303 with some tidbits about Roland early on. Some things are left out and perhaps not exactly correct, but it's worth a watch. I'm sure it's not easy making a doc like this about 1 instrument. Check it out...

Les Femmes - Yes you thrill me.

2011-10-16T13:09:00.000-04:00

Brooklyn boogie funk from 1984.

Sunny & The Sunglows - Talk To Me

2011-10-14T14:01:00.000-04:00

Not much of a video per say, but maybe that way you actually listen to the music more! This is another group from San Antonio, TX that my dad turned me onto. I can see a drive in burger joint with all the cars coming and going in my mind. My dad was just a little kid when this came out in the year of 1963. This song is put together so well with short pauses, orchestra backing and a great vocal. I miss old doo wop and soul on the radio. Hopefully all these classics can stay just as they are... perfectly sealed in time.

Creme 12-55 Willie Burns - S/T EP

2011-10-13T10:34:00.001-04:00

Creme 12-55 Willie Burns - S/T EP by cremeorganization

Great new record out on Creme from the Netherlands. B2 is especially super slick. Check it out.

DJ Deeon - Shake Dat Butt

2011-10-13T09:46:00.000-04:00

Dj Deeon pays homage to Dopplereffekt here bridging Chicago & Detroit. An amazing track with the typical gum flappin we all love from Dance Mania.

Detroit's last Vinyl Pressing Plant

2011-10-12T12:03:00.000-04:00

Detroit's most famous pressing plant (Archer) straight from their website. Music by Theo Parrish...

Dorine Hollier - Tonight ... Crazy Night (Superclassifica Show '84)

2011-10-05T16:02:00.000-04:00

I miss when dancing was this easy. Fling arms, keep feet close together.

Armand_Van_Helden - Break Da 80's

2011-10-04T18:00:00.000-04:00

Another classic with one of the best Slick Rick samples I've ever heard. Insane samples flyin in from all over on this one. You'll easily recognize them all I'm sure. Classic house, house, house...house!

Houzmon - Omega - 1995

2011-10-04T17:56:00.000-04:00

An old personal favorite. Apparently Dj Funk did not produce this (which is what I always thought), but was actually produce by Houzmon. Great 303 line boppin and poppin around here. Minimal acid house at it's best. One of the Dance Mania records that I'll always have...

2011-10-03T18:39:00.001-04:00

Not really sure how I came across this, but I'm watchin this as soon as I get some time.

Yellow Power - Hai Samurai

2011-10-03T06:40:00.000-04:00

Cool creeper production. Kinda just slithers along with some random voices thrown in there for pure fun. I guess this got re-issued, or so I've heard. Just got a copy last week in Brighton, UK. Cosmic.

In phases (Work In Progress)

2011-10-02T04:27:00.001-04:00

In phases (Work In Progress) by djchupacabras

Party on Detroit City.

2011-09-24T15:36:00.003-04:00

Another party in the best city to party in...DETROIT. Macho city residents Mike Trombley & Scott Zacharias will be playing alongside Speculator (NYC) and Marion Guillet (Paris). If you're in the area get down there to the 1 and only Macho City. I'm in England but would have driven to make it if I could have. Get down with Detroit's finest.

MACHO CITY
DJs Mike Trombley & Scott Zacharias

w/ special guests SPECULATOR (W.T. Records, Brooklyn)
and MARION GUILLET (Paris, France)

Saturday, September 24th

The R&R Salon
7330 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI

10PM - 5AM

$3 / 21+

Ramona Brooks - I Don't Want You Back

2011-09-22T15:11:00.000-04:00

Funky bongo work on this great boogie track. Great vocals with some nice backup singers too. 1980 was the year. Grab one when you see it...

Another Brooklyn party this weekend...

2011-09-21T17:48:00.000-04:00

The LPH posse with a lot of reinforcements this Saturday night. I heard the location has changed so you might wanna email for this one. Plus Tiger and Woods bring their filtered samples to the US for the first time. White labels galore and no strangers to the underground scene, it will be fun. Plus Runaway and a whole lot more. DO IT!

Dance Baby

2011-09-21T17:39:00.001-04:00

Dance Baby by tomnobleThe man from the left coast offering up another edit, filtered out to the max...

Moodyman - Black Mahogani

2011-09-17T11:30:00.000-04:00

I think this post on youtube sums it up rather nicely...

fuck greensleeves, this is what i want to listen to when i'm on hold

TranmereLad 2 months ago 14

Dj's Scott Zacharias & Jeremy Campell tonight in NY.

2011-09-17T09:02:00.001-04:00

Tonight in NY. Jeremy Campell and one of Detroit's finest dj tonight in Brooklyn. 10pm - 4am in Bushwick.

Tandem Bar Brooklyn NYC

236 Troutman St

Brooklyn, NY

Find Go and have fun.

1971 Arp Synthesizers Demo Record Side A

2011-09-16T21:07:00.000-04:00

Record find of the day. Found an amazingly clean copy of this today. It's pretty fun. Music and Narration by Roger Powell. You can hear the B side as well on the tube. It has some original compositions on there. Overall alot packed into this little 7".

PBS Public Broadcasting Service (1971)

2011-09-12T23:37:00.000-04:00

1971. Hmmmmm. Below taken from the PBS website:

Music/Sounds: A telephone-like Moog synthesizer scale descending rapidly, followed by five Moog synthesizer tones as the black dots appear.

Scare Factor: Medium bordering on high. The creepy Moog synthesizer music and primitive animation are certain to unnerve more than a few unsuspecting viewers, especially if viewed in a completely darkened room or succeeding credits with a black background. Nevertheless, this logo has a huge following, so much of a following, that, in 2007, one of the CLG members named David Gill did a documentary of his own called 1971 PBS I.D. Monologue- Part 1, which can be seen on YouTube.

L.I.E.S. - Comeback Dust (Legowelt Remix)

2011-09-12T22:34:00.000-04:00

Some how the video was taken down from whoever posted it up on the tube. So this is a re-post with the "new" video. Take 2....

One of the most amazing remixes I've heard in a long time. Get a copy of this before they're all gone. Doubt this is the official video, but who knows. Haunting lyrics that sound a lot like JB.

The Kay-Gees - Hustle With Every Muscle

2011-09-12T10:52:00.000-04:00

Kool and the Gang proteges tearin this one apart with that guitar riff. I'm sure you've seen the "Detroit Hustle's Harder" t-shirts out there. Well these dudes were doin it with every muscle...

Griffin DISCO

2011-09-12T10:36:00.000-04:00

I admit that perhaps I like this show a little too much. Just great mindless stuff. Bev Hill cop theme.

Blake Baxter - Sexuality (1988)

2011-09-03T10:40:00.000-04:00

What an insane track. The man himself who put heavy breathed vocals on so many track from Detroit with a pumping 909. Total classic.

Crown Heights Affair - I Don't Want to Change You [Paradise Garage]

2011-09-01T00:30:00.000-04:00

Moroder-esque bassline. Breaks and changes throughout, funky horns and great group vocals. This came out in 1980 with the disco era coming to a close for a lot of groups, CHA had their shit dialed in on this track. Electronic with all the classic hooks as well. Could have been a great stand alone soul song as well I bet. I don't want to change ya...

Dave Smith Instruments- Tempest Analog Drum Machine- Roger Linn Design

2011-08-26T13:14:00.000-04:00

Roger Linn and Dave Smith tearin it up in this demo. Kinda amazing to try and think what a drum machine needs to be in 2011 and into the future. I wouldn't know where to start, but they did...

Hit Stix

2011-08-25T01:09:00.000-04:00

Well this is a bit embarrassing for the poor kids in the commercial...

Inside DEVO's Studio with Mark Mothersbaugh (2010)

2011-08-24T23:32:00.000-04:00

Mark Mothersbaugh displaying some completely off the wall gear in this interview. He really takes tennis rackets to the extreme here. If you haven't watched this before, please do. From classic synths to circuit bent and onto homemade stuff. This guy has always been inspiring.

I survived disco

2011-08-21T01:36:00.002-04:00

I saw this at a deli down the street today. Pretty funny slam on disco. The old rocker vs. disco shit. The goddamn Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and countless others made disco songs. Nice neclkace "man".

The Royal Jesters - I Won't Love You

2011-08-20T18:32:00.000-04:00

A great soul group from my hometown of San Antonio, Texas. My dad turned me on to this and I love the trippy little intro. More than just tacos, chips and salsa!

Kraftwerk - Radioaktivität

2011-08-18T18:29:00.000-04:00

Well, funny enough that I may have never mentioned Kraftwerk before on my blog. They've been so influential in many aspects of electronic music. From New Wave style to building their own synths, you name it. I don't really want to talk about them too much as you can buy the DVD's or read pantloads about them on the web. All I want to say is that they probably mean different things to different people and this song still give me those chills. We are lucky to have had them in our lifetime.

Agony Agony

2011-08-16T17:58:00.001-04:00

Included N.Y. #1 Club Single "Condom". Obviously pre-photo shop days. Note the pubes if you dare. Record cover of the week.

Jus Nice It Up

2011-08-08T20:46:00.005-04:00

Sometimes you just sit there and laugh out loud when you see certain records. It still happens all the time when record nerd friends dig together saying things like "Oh maaaan, here's that amazing record you've been looking for." NOT that this Bobby Konders is in the same category per say. When I found this the other day I just laughed out loud to myself, then of course had to listen to it. I do already have a copy, but sometimes I just enjoy finding things again and the great artwork that accompanies all these old records. No doubt about the qualityof the acid house tracks released on this monster of an EP...INNA MASSIVE SOUNDS STYLE.

2011-07-25T07:22:00.000-04:00

Marco Passarani's Roof Fm podcast by Finalfrontier_Tapes on Mixcloud

Marco is one best guys you can meet and always putting out quality releases. Check out this mix he did for RoofFM a few months ago. Enjoy...

Click here! The embedding fucked up....Sorry...

http://www.mixcloud.com/finalfrontier/marco-passaranis-roof-fm-podcast/#utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=resource_link

FunkBox Drum Machine for iPad Demo

2011-07-24T12:53:00.000-04:00

Ok, first things first. I'm not the most technologically savvy dude out there AND I really do love old gear and drum machines. Having said that, I do see a place for apps like this on the Ipad. Watch this demo, looks fun (which is what is should be about) and I would think people could use it. Although Ipads seem like rich kids toys, they're becoming more and more mainstream. Remember when the Ipod came out? I don't own an Ipad, but if I ever did I'd be very interested makin beats on the train, or any where else you might find yourself with time to kill and some headphones. It Looks fun to me...

Central Line - Walking Into Sunshine (Original Larry Levan 12" Mix)

2011-07-22T05:55:00.000-04:00

One of my all time favorite summer jams. I guess I've been in the UK for a month now. Funny how I keep posting up tracks by British artists. Next week back to NY for the humidity and heat...

The Cats ' N' Jammer Kids Disco Drum

2011-07-09T08:35:00.000-04:00

Slow motion stomper. Enjoy....

Chas Jankel - Glad To Know You

2011-07-09T04:29:00.000-04:00

I'm in the UK at the moment and have been here under some less than desirable circumstances. I know I haven't been putting much content in here and that will change shortly. One of my girlfriend's friends played this record last night at his flat in Sandgate. One of the U.K.'s finest...

Porn. Darsteller - Mystify

2011-06-20T00:59:00.000-04:00

You will be greatly missed sir. R.I.P. I'm glad I had the pleasure to meet you...

Alden Tyrell - Hills of Honolulu

2011-06-15T22:17:00.000-04:00

The way the portamento goes up and down on the arpeggiated bassline still gives me chills. I hope you never stop makin tracks Martijn....

Sabata - Man For My Lady

2011-06-15T13:39:00.000-04:00

Another smoker from the wonderful TSOB label. Upbeat for the upcomin weekend.

Dj Chupacabras and Lina Hellden at Daddy's, Brooklyn

2011-06-15T13:33:00.000-04:00

Come on out to Daddy's tomorrow night in Williamsburg for some cheap drinks and freaky boogie, disco and who knows what else. Old school cuts and maybe some new one's as well. I'll be Dj-ing with Lina from Sweden who knows her way around boogie and disco more than most. 10pm - 3ish. I plan on bringing a lot of 45's. AND this Jimmie Gray track is pretty amazing, so give it a listen. Hope to see you out!

Secret Legowelt Show Tonight In NYC.

2011-06-04T21:08:00.000-04:00

Legowelt, Xosar X. Xosar, Speculator, OC0 & Chupacabras playin until early in the morning. This will be at a private loft in the Lower East Side. Find it on FB....

Light of the world - Time

2011-05-28T12:54:00.000-04:00

I think they say it better than I do.... Listen up.

Off to Detroit Today

2011-05-27T06:56:00.000-04:00

I haven't been to Detroit since last October and am excited to be going back today. The festival appears to get watered down over the years (as all do), but there's always some good stuff goin on. I usually just go to the parties, swim with friends at Belle Isle and go thrift/record shopping. Brad over at People's Records always has some amazing stuff. It doesn't have to be so hectic if you actually wanna enjoy your weekend. Here's the lineup regardless...and yeah I still call it DEMF.

2011 DEMF Lineup

69 (Carl Craig) Adam Beyer Al Ester Ambivalent Ana Sia Anthony Attalla Aril Brikha Art Department Ataxia Aux 88 B. Bravo Beardyman Ben Klock Brian “Starski” Gillespie Bruce Bailey Boo Williams Calvertron and Figure Chuck Daniels Cio D’Or Clark Warner Claude Young Com Truise Dabura Daedalus Dam-Funk & Master Blazter Delano Smith Deniz Kurtel District 909 DJ Cent DJ Godfather DJ Harvey DJ T-1000 DJ Three DJ X-Change Dr. Atmo DTM 5×5 Dubfire Echospace Elliot Lipp Eric Johnson Erika Fatboy Slim Felix Da Housecat Flying Lotus Franki Juncaj (aka DJ 3000) Gaiser Gaslamp Killer Glenn Underground Goldie Green Velvet Guti Heartthrob Hudson Mohawke James Zabiela John Collins JPLS Justin Martin Kero Kerri Chandler Little Dragon Livio & Roby Loco Dice Marcel Dettmann Marc Houle Margaret Dygas Mark Flash Martin Buttrich Matt Clarke Matthew Hawtin Metro Area Michael Geiger Mike Brown Mike Servito MiM0SA Minx Monolake N-Ter Nospectacle with Markus Guentner Paranormal Tek Paul Kalkbrenner Pearson Sound Ramadanman Pulshar Reference Richard Devine Richie Hawtin Ryan Elliot Sammy Dee Secrets Scuba Shlomi Aber Skrillex Soul Clap Space Dimension Controller Space Time Continuum Steve Rachmad Sven Väth Terrence Parker The Siege tINI Traversable Wormhole Tortured Soul Venetian Snares Victor Calderone Visionquest

Jeremy Rodriguez aka Chupacabras on Soundcloud

2011-05-25T20:15:00.001-04:00

Latest tracks by djchupacabras

4 Hours Of Funk Party In Baltimore

2011-05-24T08:37:00.000-04:00

I had the pleasure of going down to Baltimore with Hunee last Friday for the 4 Hours of Funk party. Dj Exclaime & Dj Fleg throw this party and it was a sick party. Super deep funk and boogie with sprinkles of disco and house. The space this party was at was right on the border of the ghetto (and no I've never seen the Wire). Regardless this party is great and the Exclaime and Fleg are super nice dudes. Check out a link to their blog over to the right. We actually spent the next day in some really nice parts of town and hit up a great record store. Baltimore ain't so bad. I'm gonna try and make a tab on here specifically for record stores around....

Dreamscape(1984)

2011-05-22T01:23:00.000-04:00

I remember this movie weirding me out as a kid. NOT scaring me, but just thinking it was a strange ass movie. Cool trailer though.

There goes the Netherlands...

2011-05-18T21:07:00.000-04:00

So I'll be heading back to Rotterdam for July and August this summer. A nice little change of scenery from NY, although it's great here. I plan on running around to a lot of different places. If you want me to Dj, please contact me. I'll have a new Dj mix will be up on Soundcloud this week... Stay tuned!

Ago - It Will Never Be

2011-05-16T00:44:00.000-04:00

Thanks Raul for getting me this amazing LP last time I was in Spain. One of the best break up songs (in Italo/Boogie). "Today is a grey day for for you, at last I've made up my mind to do everything without your help" Poetic? Maybe. Great synths swirling around here with jangly guitar. Add some horns and a funky bass guitar and you got a sick track. Enjoy!

Edwin Birdsong on Philadelphia International Records

2011-05-11T19:10:00.000-04:00

I took half the day off today from work to run around on my bike and look for records. Something about this label keeps grabbing my attention over the last few years. Probably because they put out so many quality releases. In Ny there's so many old records you end up tripping over them walking down the street. Also picked up Sound Signature 001 and a BMC Record by Carlos Perez. These records were cheap and it's a lot more fun looking for them than just "downloading" them. I bumped into a few friends and got to ride my bike. No complaints for ditchin work early to dig....

Disc and That - Space Walk

2011-05-11T13:16:00.000-04:00

I have 2 other releases on this label Wilkerr. I didn't know this one existed (I wonder if there are more?), but really dig this track. I guess someone bootlegged the Ike Strong records this past year. Definitely a label worth grabbing when you see em....

He's always talkin bout the 7 inches he doesn't have...

2011-05-09T19:41:00.000-04:00

45's, 45's, 45's. I love this format. They are usually not taken care of very well though. Many of their sleeves are cast aside and they all end up on top of one another in old milk crates. I don't know how many times I've found a great record only to notice it scratched to hell (for a fun/painful listen), or broken altogether. Regardless I try and take care of them the best I can. In fact this batch I scooped up on Sunday just had a bath. Soap and water.....

I'll Be With You - Bernie Worrell

2011-05-03T12:53:00.000-04:00

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUiZNoeU6b4&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUiZNoeU6b4&feature=related</a>
A friend of mine was talking about the Bernie Worrell documentary this weekend at my BBQ. I always think everyone knows who this dude is, and am shocked if someone doesn't. I guess not everyone knew how important this guys was as he's mainly been "behind the scenes". Almost more like a studio musician that can turn a good track into a great one on occasion. He is the reason I wanted a keyboard to begin with, hearing Parliament's Flashlight as a kid. It's on Netflix, you can buy the DVD. I just watched the trailer for the doc and think I'll watch it right now...

VIEW TRAILER HERE!

Here's a list of a few artists he worked with from 1970-1985:

1970	Funkadelic	"Open Our Eyes"
1970	Funkadelic	Funkadelic
1970	Freda Payne	"Band Of Gold"
1970	Parliament	Osmium
1970	Funkadelic	Free Your Mind And Your Ass Will Follow
1970	Funkadelic	"Fish Chips and Sweat"
1970	Ruth Copeland	Self Portrait
1971	Honey Cone	"Want Ads"
1971	Funkadelic	Maggot Brain
1971	Ruth Copeland	I Am What I Am
1972	U.S. music with Funkadelic	"I Miss My Baby"
1972	U.S. music with Funkadelic	"I Owe You Something Good"
1972	Parliament	"Come In Out Of The Rain"
1972	Funkadelic	America Eats Its Young
1972	Funkadelic	"A Whole Lot of B.S."
1973	Chairmen of the Board	Skin I'm In
1973	Funkadelic	Cosmic Slop
1974	Funkadelic	Standing On The Verge
1974	Parliament	Up For The Down Stroke
1975	Funkadelic	"Vital Juices"
1975	Funkadelic	Let's Take It To The Stage
1975	Parliament	Chocolate City
1975	Parliament	Mothership Connection
1975	Jimmy Scott	Backbone
1975	Funkadelic	Funkadelic's Greatest Hits
1976	Albert King	King Albert
1976	Parliament	The Clones Of Dr. Funkenstein
1976	Bootsy's Rubber Band	Stretchin' Out (In A Rubber Band)
1976	Funkadelic	Tales Of Kidd Funkadelic
1976	Johnnie Taylor	Ear-ga-sm
1976	Fuzzy Haskins	A Whole 'Nother Thang
1976	Funkadelic	Hardcore Jollies
1976	Jeannie Reynolds	Cherries, Bananas And Other Fine Things
1977	Parliament	P-Funk Earth Tour
1977	Bootsy's Rubber Band	Ah, The Name Is Bootsy, Baby
1977	Eddie Hazel	Game Dames and Guitar Thangs
1977	Johnnie Taylor	Rated Extraordinaire
1977	Funkadelic	Best Of The Early Years
1977	The Horny Horns	A Blow For Me And A Toot To You
1977	Parliament	Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome
1978	Brides of Funkenstein	Funk Or Walk
1978	Parlet	Pleasure Principle
1978	Bootsy's Rubber Band	Player Of The Year
1978	Fuzzy Haskins	Radio Active
1978	The Glass Family	Crazy
1978	Johnnie Taylor	Ever Ready
1978	Bobby Womack	Pieces
1978	Dramatics	Do What You Wanna Do
1978	Funkadelic	One Nation Under A Groove
1978	Parliament	Motor Booty Affair
1978	Parliament	Motor Booty Affair [Picture Disc]
1978	Parliament	"Aqua Boogie" [12"]
1978	Funkadelic	"One Nation Under A Groove" [12"]
1978	Bernie Worrell	All The Woo In The World
1979	Jesse Rae	It's Just The Dog In Me
1979	Parlet	Invasion of the Booty Snatchers
1979	Funkadelic	Uncle Jam Wants You
1979	Brides of Funkenstein	Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy
1979	Bootsy's Rubber Band	This Boot Is Made For Fonk'n
1979	Parliament	Gloryhallastoopid
1980	Sweat Band	Sweat Band
1980	Five Special	Special Edition
1980	Busta Jones	Self-Titled
1980	Philippe Wynne	Wynne Jammin'
1980	Parliament	Trombipulation
1980	Bootsy	Ultra Wave
1981	Spinners	Can't Shake This Feelin'
1981	David Byrne	Catherine Wheel
1981	Jerry Harrison	The Red And The Black
1981	Mtume	You, Me and He
1981	Shango	Shango Funk
1981	Space Cadets	Space Cadets
1982	Talking Heads	The Name of this Band Is Talking Heads
1982	The O'Jays	My Favorite Person
1982	Melon	Do You Like Japan
1982	Jesse Rae	Rush
1982	George Clinton	Computer Games
1982	Bootsy Collins	The One Giveth, The Count Taketh Away
1982	Marc Sadane	Exciting
1982	Revelation	Same
1982	LJ Reynolds	Travelin'
1982	Ron Dunbar	These Feets Were Made For Dancin'
1982	Stephanie Mills	Tantalizingly Hot
1982	Elusion featuring Limon	Show and Tell
1983	Rita Coolidge	Never Let You Go
1983	Nona Hendryx	Nona
1983	Mtume	Juicy Fruit
1983	Paul Haig	Rhythm of Life
1983	Gwen Guthrie	Portrait
1983	Black Uhuru	Anthem
1983	Talking Heads	Speaking In Tongues
1983	New Horizons	Something New
1983	George Clinton	You Shouldn't-Nuff Bit Fish
1983	Various Artists	Best of Music & Rhythm
1983	Something Special	Something Special
1984	Gil Scott-Heron	Best of Gil Scott-Heron
1984	Mtume	You, Me and He
1984	Army Arrangement	Fela Anikulapo Kuti
1984	Anthem	Black Uhuru
1984	Nona Hendryx	The Art Of Defense
1984	Kiddo	Action
1984	Talking Heads	Stop Making Sense
1984	DST	Mean Machine
1984	Fred Schneider	Fred Schneider
1984	Fred Schneider	Shake Society
1984	Parliament	Parliament's Greatest Hits
1984	Lee Fields	Shake It Lady
1984	Last Poets	Oh My People
1984	Gil Scott-Heron	Re-Ron
1984	Time Zone	World Destruction
1984	Gil Scott-Heron	Best of Gil Scott-Heron
1985	Golden Palominos	Visions of Excess
1985	Sly & Robbie	Language Barrier
1985	Deadline	Down by Law
1985	Jonas Helborg	Axis
1985	Yoko Ono	Starpeace
1985	Public Image Ltd.	Album
1985	Parliament/Funkadelic	Mothership Connection (Live)
1985	Nona Hendryx	The Heat
1985	Manu Dibango	Electric Africa
1985	Jesse Rae	Over The Sea
1985	Time Zone	World Destruction
1985	Jesse Rae	Party Crackers
1985	Zapp	New Zapp IV U
1985	Mtume	Juicy Fruit
1985	Fela Kuti	Army Arrangement

Charles Earland - Intergalactic Love Song

2011-04-27T23:27:00.000-04:00

Gonna be a long summer I hope.