incoming

Added to the A-LIST:
08.08.08
Black Kids
IAMX
My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult
My Morning Jacket
Phoenix Landing Summer Boat Cruise
The Mars Volta
THUDFEST

Plus inifite options tonight! What better way to celebrate our nation’s independence then spending the day hungover and noshing on BBQ food.

 

barcelona <3

Barcelona is my favorite city in the world. One year I’ll return for Sonar - a serious three-day European festival. Sonar by Day takes place in downtown Barcelona, while Sonar by Night is spread out over four large stages outside the city. This thing is massive in both land size and crowd number. 2008’s lineup featured Ben Watt, Diplo, Miss Kittin, Roisin Murphy, and Spank Rock, not to mention countless industry parties and the usual techno suspects.

To read a write-up and spark jealousy, hop on over to Little White Earbuds.

 

stadium techno

I don’t really understand this, but Zombie Nation is performing at the Milky Way in JP on Wednesday. Yes, that’s Zombie Nation of “Kernkfraft 400″ fame. This song reminds me of my freshman college roommate, who would get dolled up in glitter and pleather and go to underage clubs on the South Shore with way older guys who bought her peach schnapps. This was during the Napster explosion, so she played every shitty megamix on the internet.

I still cringe at the mention of Zombie Nation, but part of me is curious why DJ Baltimoroder and DJ Lone Wolf are teaming up with him. Plus, he started on DJ Hell’s label and later worked with Tiga. And the Milky Way makes fabulous cocktails. Maybe this is fate.

 

about green velvet

The reason I have not posted about last weekend is I’m an internet/computer moron. I finally bought serious web space and learned how to FTP. So when you click the below links you will be taken directly to a song!

Last Friday was an epic night for techno in Boston. I broke my vow of never returning to The Estate for Green Velvet. But let’s be real - I would see that man spin at a used car dealership. I strolled in within the first few bars of his first track. The Estate is SMALL, but the crowd was minimal (not mnml) which was both a relief and disappointment. Normally I need to be mighty liquored up to tolerate that venue, but Green Velvet’s pumping set had me on the dance floor for every track. He played all the favorites, including singing two tracks live - the newer hit “La La Land” and the classic “Flash.” He clearly loved the crowd, savoring his power as techno master, as minions obeyed his commands to shake & pop.

I was sad when Green Velvet’s set ended. I could have listened to him spin until sunrise. Lucky for me and my fellow adventurers, down the street RISE was hosting the official afterparty, featuring the best of the best of Boston. Everyone inside the club was still vibing off Mr. Velvet’s nasty twitches. Tanner Ross provided the perfect transition, keeping arms in the air and feet bouncing on the ground. The mood was positive and set to explode. Soul Clap hopped on and drove the crowd wild, sending me to the lounge for at least two omg-tired-legs breaks. Kudos to Matt Dimond for spinning other than background music - nothing like grooving on the sofa while your energy returns. Although I could not stick around for Pat Fontes, I heard he dropped shit and it was hot. BASS BASS BASS.

So if you were too tired or too broke, you missed a rare opportunity in Boston. An out of town legend visits Boston for the first time in years, followed by set after set of Boston’s most talented DJs. Not to mention the perfect weather for nightlife adventures. Then again, it’s not even July. Don’t sleep!

Song: Green Velvet - Flash

Song: Green Velvet - La La Land (Ministry of Sound Sessions mix)

 

letters to rehab

Dear Amy Winehouse,

How many drugs do you have to smoke to develop ephysema at the age of 24?

I remember falling in love with you the first time I saw the video for “Rehab.” You were dark and sexy and I found the lyrics amusing. I was in disbelief such a soulful voice could come from your tiny shape. But I skipped out on your shows, worried you couldn’t get past one song without running off stage to vomit or dose up.

I admit it used to be fun watching your trainwreck of a life. Those YouTube vidoes of your unpredictable and messy performances. And the paparazzi pictures of your terrifying party habits. But then your physical appearance reflected your inner health. You became scary skinny, like a skeleton balancing a mountain of hair on ballet flats. Your skin appears red and dry, thirsty for nourishment. What really shook me up was witnessing a blogger predict your death by the end of the year.

I wish you a safe and speedy recovery. Stay away from drugs and the people who drag you into that life. You have an amazing talent, a beautiful voice I hope to hear for years and years. You could be a legend if only you live.

One of your dearest and concerned fans,
Amanda

 

it’s time for the percolator

Answering Machine
La La Land
Shake and Pop
Flash
Percolator

IT’S THE MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND.

 

hot child in the city

It’s difficult to find time for blogging when I spend my days daydreaming about the beach and my nights and weekends out and about, including lounging on said beach. On top of the local opportunities for dancing eight days a week, usually several in one night, the not too far city of New York is hosting two unique outdoor parties.

First up is the legendary Warm Up series at PS1. The parties are held outside in an award winning architectural installation, in front of the PS1 Contemporary Art Center (an affiliate of MOMA). The PS1 website promises, “Together, the music, architecture and exhibition program provide a unique multi-sensory experience for music fans, artists, and families alike.” The Saturday weekly runs July 5 through September 6, featuring heavyweights such as DFA on July 26 and Matthew Dear & Ryan Elliott on August 30.

What better way to finish a day party than a night of dancing on the beach? If your drive back to Boston can wait, take a hop, skip and jump over to Water Taxi Beach for the summer Beach Party. This man-made beach hosts corn dogs by day and sizzling beats by night. Detroit’s Moodyman jump starts the series on June 28, followed by I:Cube (and his French dance music) on July 5. Expect more beat masters to join the lineup.

Consider these events Fung Wah-worthy.

Link: PS1: Warm Up

Link: Water Taxi Beach: Beach Party

 

this weekend

I love how alive this city feels during the summer. The winter is barren and cold - it’s difficult to leave home and there’s not too much nightlife going on anyway. But Boston explodes with house and techno music during the summer. Start using all the energy and money you saved while hibernating now.

Friday:

My least favorite venue and most loved record label join together for what should be a jackin, but expensive, night of non-stop dancing. Pre-game, pre-game, pre-game.

Saturday:

Dancing on the Charles moves inside this week to Red Line, which is actually a good thing. Let me count the ways: 1) rain don’t scare this party, 2) the cover is $5, and 3) the Red Line and Trus’me are a funky match made in heaven.

 

 

summer tunes

When the warm weather hits, I open the windows, throw on my sundress and turn up some juicy house music. My summer soundtrack features Mark Farina, Troydon, and all those kids pumping the West Coast sound at OM Records. The exotic percussion and lush vocals set the mood for summer activities - lazy days at the beach, driving with the windows rolled down and music blaring, and of course, dancing. The best summer dancing is done outside, and it ain’t a proper beach party without house music.

Hopefully, you have road trips awaiting you and if so, your first mission is to refresh the iPod. Start with Miguel Migs’ Those Things. If his music were a drink, it would be a tequila lime rickey — sweet and soulful, overflowing with flavor, the spice and salt an aphrodisiac for moving that body. And the smooth mix will have your soul singing for hours. Sample a few tastes of Miguel Migs at his MySpace page. Tequila not included.

Link: MySpace: Miguel Migs

Link: OM Records

 

wicked wednesday

Don’t you hate when promoters complain that nothing ever happens in Boston because people never come out? Those bitches don’t have a weakness for jagermeister. Or they have sick day jobs. Instead of spending your weeknights mourning your dull office existence, hit up the Phoenix Landing this Wednesday June 11th when MIDWEEK TECHNO! presents the Italoboyz. Just tell the boss you had an emergency dentist appointment to remove your played gold tooth. Sure, you’ll feel guilty, but once in a while you gotta live on the edge, especially in a city that hosts its best techno during the week.

Mix: Italoboyz Live @ Cheap Sunglasses Afterhours WMC 08

Link: Soul Clap: Italoboyz @ Phoenix Landing