tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86401766504147902002024-02-18T21:09:06.336-08:00yoyosphereyoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-73984903347019163402017-04-05T03:13:00.000-07:002017-04-05T03:14:19.053-07:00PartyI'm throwing a party at Honeymoon bar on Thursday 13th of April 2017.
Come celebrate the bank holiday weekend after work. We'll be playing some of the best in house music from 7pm - 1am <br>
460 Hackney Road, London
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Playlist coming soon!<br>
#house #housemusic #electronicmusic #deephouse #summervibe #techno #cambridgeheath #eastlondon #honeymoonbar #hackneyroad #hackney
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Come join us at the EP launch on the 20th of September at Kansas Smitty's in East London :)
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Artwork by myself.yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-78457111850312933252015-10-12T04:04:00.001-07:002015-10-12T04:17:04.314-07:00Back to schoolOctober playlist:
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Rock'n'roll is a blend of various musical genres (folk, country music, jazz, gospel, blues...) and has developed from social and musical interactions between both white and black communities in the early 20th century, when after the civil war, the americans were subject to hot topics like immigration, slavery and racism.<br>
In the map below, the regions in dark red are part of the "Deep South" or referred as the "Cotton States" where African-descended peoples comprised the majority of the population, in the mid-20th century. <br>
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During this period, the black americans had a fervour for gospel music that was sang in churches and for blues music that they sang while working in various corn fields and cotton plantations. Music like gospel and blues were a spiritual and creative outlet, a remedy to ease their pain against labour, injustice, inequality and was often despised by the white community. <br> On the other hand, you had the white american folk & country music.<br>
Rock'n'roll has been shaped up by these various musical styles.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the precursor's of rock'n'roll:<br>
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The term "rock'n'roll" has both religious and sexual connotations. While "rock" refers to disturb, being shaken in a spiritual way, "roll" refers to having sex. Remember Elvis sexy dance move in "Jailhouse Rock" or Jerry Lee Lewis, known as "The Killer", stamping his feet and shaking is blond locks above the piano. Jerry Lee Lewis was one of the early pioneer of rock'n'roll music:
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yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-36868051516259026882015-03-19T02:03:00.004-07:002015-03-19T02:05:07.209-07:00Playlist one!Here's a little selection of small, independent bands mainly from the UK. A mix of alternative, garage, punk.<br><br>
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Warm if possible. Blue sky and sun. No to mud and rain. Stop pretending you're having fun. Alcohol was the only way to make you forget this terrible weather and now we make fun out of you.<br> The less you carry stuff the lighter the dance move, the easier the body contact and the better reaching the front of the stage without feeling like stepping into an overcrowded and angry train station. Also, while you're high on something, your super duper waterproof jacket could end up missing. At least when it's sunny, you'll just loose a flip flop but that's ok, because wandering barefoot on dry land feels fucking great. When body travels light, mind does too.<br><br>
2- The size <br>
Small. Because small makes you feel cosy and relaxed.<br> Bye to the bouncers shouting at you because you're standing next to the VIP corner. Small festival save your time and allows you to wander around without getting lost. No corporate-looking festival booklet leashed around your neck with an infinite list of stages and time slots. We're here to enjoy music and have fun right? Since when festival has become an airport terminal? The band hasn't even finished playing that you've already your eyes on the next one. 30mn set, ticked. Changeover. Walking to the next stage, adding up an extra 10mn...<br> Small gives you enough time to see each bands and hang out with your friends.<br> Small means you don't have to worry about the signal you've lost on your phone and the friends you've lost between food stall 2, toilet cubicle 20, stage 5 and cider bar 15 because in a small festival, you'll see them every where, anywhere, standing on the corner of the stage, having a chat with this amazing band you bumped into last night and who was offering you some poppers on the beach and you could offer them to play boules in the following afternoon.
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3- The line-up <br>
Pressure and high expectation given to the purveyor of eargasm, the highly skilled, well organised festival managers, booking agents, promoters. They better be open minded, eclectic in their choice of music and must have excellent taste. <br> A good intuition is helpful. Which bands would fit this type of festival? It's kinda similar to writting a storyline, finding the right bands is like communicating the right message to the right people. Much effort and organisational skills needed for tailoring something good.
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4- The performance <br>
A festival needs musicians that can give you a little more than 5 very neat tracks. We are not in school listening to our teacher's multiplication tables.<br> Improvisation, positive attitude and charisma on stage are essential. So I guess, it's their ability to communicate something and exchange with the crowd. Don't let them fall asleep.
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4- The people <br>
A good crowd depends on the elements stated above. Weather, size, soundsystem, line-up and great performance that make us connect all together... and also the fun, flexible, music lovers friends. Let the magic happens!yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-84248504348718053362015-03-11T10:05:00.003-07:002015-03-11T10:25:40.915-07:00"Let it happen" again and again.I've got my ears stuck on Tame Impala's new single with lots of euphoria, like an octopus covering your tuba mask and agitating his tentacles, stealing the fun of your holiday trip. The Australians are back with a track that is about 7'50" long. It ends while your mind is still hanging from above the algae. I kinda wished this was going on forever and now I want more.<br>
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"Let it happen" is an introduction to Tame Impala's new album which will be released sometime this year and is following the critically acclaimed album "Lonerism". 3 years after "Lonerism", it sounds like they are taking a different and exciting direction with an emphasis on electronic and repetitive rhythms, a much more straight forward sound which slightly differs from their previous materials where the guitars were producing some interesting, experimental almost organic stuff with the use of the pedals, fuzzing the space with sonic sound.
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yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-20239348501405755712015-03-07T11:10:00.001-08:002015-03-13T10:10:11.503-07:0012 hits wonder Flora And Zephyr, 1875, detail, William-Adolphe Bouguereau<br />
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Delicate chords and seductive melodies, sleek composition and minimal production... The London duo Oh Wonder has a collection of enchanting, addictive love songs. They will release their first album (a collection of 12 songs) in September and will play at the ICA London on the 16th of September.
Until then, they are releasing one track each month. I'm curious to see where this album is going to lead. I have the feeling that they will be heard quite a lot in a couple of months time...
Until then, I'm inviting you to enjoy these tracks and perhaps go and see them at the ICA which will be intimate and cosy: <br />
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Have a listen to the first track "Upside Down":
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"Don't Wake Me" finishes up the album:
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If you enjoyed this, I would recommend (in no particular order):
Joy Division, the Stone Roses, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Tame Impala, My Bloody Valentine...yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-92057107333973321912015-03-04T05:24:00.001-08:002015-03-06T07:39:42.208-08:00A palace, in the middle of a bucolic countryside fieldThe cold Winter is dragging, your hands are as dry as the corner of your feet and there's not much happening outside so you start observing the naked trees and counting the few plastic bags that are hanging above them. <br> They kinda look like lonely sails on skinny masts...<br>
We're wanting for fun time gigs and outdoor festivals action aren't we? While we're waiting, let's just sit back, close our eyes and imagine that Spring is coming along with Palace. <br>
This London based quatuor makes me want to lie on the fresh grass, while smelling blossoming flowers. Cheesy yeah, what's wrong with a bit of tenderness? <br> They released a beautiful EP called "Lost in the night" under Beatnik which is a collective that focuses on designing beautiful artworks for various bands/artists signed and managed under their own independent record label.<br>
Palace, with their slow-tempo tracks, drifts me away when I feel overloaded. It's bluesy and has a delicate touch of folk.<br>
Ocean Deep <br>
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Veins <br>
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They are aiming to release a new album this year. I discovered them back in 2011 with "Polish Girl" and "Fallout" from their second album "Era Extraña". <br>
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"Fallout" is such an underrated track, some sort of hybrid between Jesus & Mary Chain and Chromatics : <br>
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yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-54768499763554321542015-02-19T09:40:00.002-08:002015-02-22T12:03:41.589-08:00Summer crushWith ethereal vocals, sometimes dark/sometimes playful lyrics, memorable pop melodies and groovy rhythms, Benoit & Sergio narrate something on each song that tickles your imagination. These beautifully detailed tracks slowly draw your attention as when reading an interesting book with a simple yet original storyline.
Some DJs drop the beat in a straightforward manner within a very specific style. On the other hand, this French/American duo produces tracks that are quite subtle. You need a little more time and space to fully enjoy each songs. Their music crosses over multiple genres (house, techno, pop..) and influences (Daft Punk, Talking Heads, New Order amongst others...).<br>
Couple of years ago, they played a great DJ set during Calvi on the Rocks music festival which is hosted every Summer in the beautiful island of Corsica. <br>
They released various singles on labels like Visionquest, Culprit, DFA Records... and I have made a selection of some favourite tracks below:<br>
Adjustments<br>
I like the organic, minimal notes, the repetitive beats, the sweet voice on top of it... <br>
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Not In Your Nature
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Lipstick and Lace<br>
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Bridge So Far<br> The song you play after midnight...<br>
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They will play at the Nest in Dalston, on the 27th of February. <br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxE0SRJ6gH3EtZyU8WH_Gt3brejtZ0F1h3mdXZpGILHf9EC2umtalv3kPyF99eruUZnp5W380lptUYxQXZhiK_cNcCDY_YJB3ivUCNbEwGZVnJhGkQpQ_L1JP7x8U6rOvYapNJKqo0Jvn/s1600/uk-0227-658801-479046-front.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxE0SRJ6gH3EtZyU8WH_Gt3brejtZ0F1h3mdXZpGILHf9EC2umtalv3kPyF99eruUZnp5W380lptUYxQXZhiK_cNcCDY_YJB3ivUCNbEwGZVnJhGkQpQ_L1JP7x8U6rOvYapNJKqo0Jvn/s640/uk-0227-658801-479046-front.jpg" /></a>yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-35392728208826524762014-12-30T04:14:00.003-08:002014-12-30T04:36:23.024-08:00Highlights of the yearThe musicians that I admire for their strangeness, honesty, charisma, humility, style, who take a risk and have fun, who are passionate and don't fit any particular music category or trend. <br>
Mac DeMarco <br>
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Perfume Genius <br>
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FKA Twigs<br>
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Benjamin Clementine <br>
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Anna Calvi<br>
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Fat White Family
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Future Islands
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Warpaint "Warpaint"<br>
Queens of the Stone Age "...Like Clockwork"<br>
Son Lux "Lanterns"
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In Spring:<br>
Arcade Fire "Reflektor"<br>
Arctic Monkeys "AM"<br>
Mac Demarco "Salad Days"
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In Summer:<br>
Daft Punk "Random Access Memories"<br>
Future Islands "Singles"<br>
Blood Orange "Cupid Deluxe"
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In Autumn:<br>
Glass Animals "Zaba"<br>
Tinashe "Aquarius"<br>
Anna Calvi "Strange Weather" EP
yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-80380821213945073012014-12-30T03:05:00.001-08:002014-12-30T04:05:40.546-08:002014: The most memorable gigsPatti Smith @ O2 Shepherds Bush <br>
Benjamin Clementine @ Purcell Room <br>
Arcade Fire @ Hyde Park Festival <br>
Anna Calvi @ St John's Church<br>
yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-14575765082265061042014-12-30T03:02:00.000-08:002014-12-30T04:05:47.335-08:002014: The most memorable music videos
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yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-16317504010349966962014-12-29T15:14:00.001-08:002015-01-19T03:37:50.622-08:002014 - The revival soul & funk <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8GolljhRXw3vqEipjjfd45ARImAHuVgn-wqilIMCxfwSgOLQSPrzi5orOJhjoYgWxUpZa5NUn2y2g4D3fXQF-ks_PDUetOb3Ui_jNwb-102Bl-2MwEw7hIgM7DiqbHcf_7LZ6ohd1hD8/s1600/tumblr_mxxqf7OpyQ1t7z5mbo1_r1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8GolljhRXw3vqEipjjfd45ARImAHuVgn-wqilIMCxfwSgOLQSPrzi5orOJhjoYgWxUpZa5NUn2y2g4D3fXQF-ks_PDUetOb3Ui_jNwb-102Bl-2MwEw7hIgM7DiqbHcf_7LZ6ohd1hD8/s400/tumblr_mxxqf7OpyQ1t7z5mbo1_r1_1280.jpg" /></a><br>
The year is ending. It's time to get drunk, forget everything and only remember the GOOOOD things. Let's party! Pop the music in a glass of champagne.<br> But, what kind of music? A good party needs good music. Let's play something that everybody knows. Daft Punk! Here we go. Daft Punk is everywhere. Daft Punk's music is in every single party, every single bar or club. On TV, in your Ipod, in your laptop... Daft Punk is democracy, it appeals to everybody. Even your granny.<br>
So here we go, let's play "Get Lucky". <br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5NV6Rdv1a3I" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br>
You've had enough of it? Are you sure? You moan because you hear it everywhere. Relax a bit and wait a few seconds. What? You paused it?! Haha, see? Your friends are angry. Why did you pause it? You felt bored and lonely. Your friends were having fun. Too much fun and Daft Punk made you a tad bit jealous... They are cool even 15 years after the release of their first album. They manage to bring an unique sound that gathers everybody around good memories. The melodies get into your head, vibrate in your body and stick with you like a second skin. Can you feel it? <br>
Back in the 90s, Daft Punk heavily influenced dance music with "Homework". They release their latest album "Random Access Memories" at the end of 2013, 15 years after "Homework".<br>
"Random Access Memories" takes a completely different approach from the previous albums, with a sound that takes you back to the late 70's and the early 80's where soul music was merging with disco and funk. The musical style was recognisable by its relaxed tempos, soft melodies and guitars, funky, joyful bass lines. <br>
If you like Daft Punk's new album you will enjoy these timeless goodies:<br>
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Looking back in 2013 and 2014 I felt spoiled for choice. Internet gives an unlimited access to music and it is BRILLIANT. On the other hand, digging for the good stuff, is like digging for a tiny piece of gold in a massive field of shit. The artists follow a trend that is rather uniform. There's no risk takers. Is the world wide web killing the music industry? Anyone could be a musician. You can play, record and put music on Soundcloud in less than 30 minutes. <br>
There are so many bands I discovered and enjoyed listening but I will probably forget the majority in few months time. Thankfully, few stand out of the crowd. With the internet, it's easier to create a buzz around something but it dies as quickly as it appeared. The challenge is to last, to be original and create a movement. Since the end of 2013, I noticed that many bands followed a very specific music style. There is a trend in music as there is in fashion. Perhaps the musicians below were inspired from the genres that influenced Daft Punk itself? <br>
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yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-64023592164263266362014-12-26T12:46:00.001-08:002015-03-04T08:04:28.642-08:00TirzahI like the simple rhythm and the simple lyrics. It works quite well.<br>
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I selected few ones that may tickle your feet and tempt you to go to his exclusive show at Village Underground, London, on the 28th of October:
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REMIX - "Feel of love" - Tensnake:<br>
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PRODUCTION - "A wrote a song about you" - MNEK <br>
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PRODUCTION - "Wimme Nah" - Vic Mensa <br>
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PRODUCTION - "Charles Barkley" - The Celestics <br>
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yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-76490221709496097282014-09-22T08:25:00.002-07:002014-09-22T08:25:39.989-07:00See you in another galaxy...<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/71507974&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false"></iframe>yoyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407968395541318799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8640176650414790200.post-89319896656764361292014-09-20T17:34:00.004-07:002014-09-26T04:10:25.025-07:00Late night talesDiscover Ben's mysterious, trippy world.<br>
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Ben Khan is a musician, songwriter and producer based in London. He launched his first EP "1992" where hip hop and electronic beats meet some bluesy guitar riffs. Listen to "Savage" below.<br><br>
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In his videos, he creates a new storyline with existing images, scenes from various movies and ads that have been carefully selected in the aim to communicate a very specific moment in a song. The videos are striking, sometimes disturbing. They are evocative and at the same time ambiguous. They intrigue our mind and lead our imagination to something new which I find quite original and refreshing.
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Here's a wonderful acoustic version of the track "Private Practice" from his debut album "Mating Call": <br> <iframe width="440" height="335" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/X0nBQldowuc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Behind the album artwork, the talented illustrator Lynnie Zulu. <br>
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I like how this song slowly builds up with the raggae rythm accompanied with a sensual voice that somehow reminds me of Prince. To listen while smoking a joint:<br>
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If you enjoyed listening to these, watch this funny video for "The Stalker": <br>
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