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DJ MELEE.COM UPDATED - BLOG EXPIRING 4/1/10

2010-03-10T05:33:00.000-08:00

Starting April 1st 2010, I will be taking this blogspot account down. I have integrated my website into a blog, it is active now and can be visited at WWW.DJMELEE.COM. Thank you!

Out Now!: Rob Vector - Allah Hoo (DJ Melee Rmx)

2010-01-30T23:51:00.000-08:00

Forthcoming on Vermin Street Records, January 19th. Recent remix done for Vermin Street's, Rob Vector. The original is a worldy trip-hop track and both versions are available now on Vermin Street Records.

Rob Vector - Allah Hoo (Original and DJ Melee Remix) by verminstreet

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ADDICTECH - JUNO DOWNLOAD

LINKS SOUNDCLASH | Together Edition | Feb. 9th @ TT The Bears

2010-01-28T19:59:00.000-08:00

First stop during the TOGETHER FESTIVAL here in Boston, I will be showcasing all original production at TT The Bears in Cambridge. Full details here on FACEBOOK PAGE

WE THE PEOPLE |* KLEVER * CONGOROCK * | Estate | FEB 10

2010-01-28T18:24:00.000-08:00

DJ KLEVER::::::::::::::::::::::

http://www.myspace.com/kleverbeats

CONGOROCK::::::::::::::::::::::
http://www.myspace.com/congorock

WE THE PEOPLE - February 10, 2010 from TOGETHER BOSTON on Vimeo.

Together Festival Boston | Bedroom DJ/Producer Competition

2010-01-10T11:21:00.000-08:00

Together Trailer December 31st, 2009 from TOGETHER BOSTON on Vimeo.

Together: The New England Electronic Music Festival is that rarest of opportunities. For many people, dance music and its continuing surge in popular culture provides a chance to collaborate and communicate as never before: thoughts are remixed, songs are made in cooperation and entire events are promoted collectively.

Together will be an extension of this idea, a multi-venue, multi-party, multi-panel super event uniting not simply genres of music, but entire scenes once thought to be disparate. The city of Boston provides a unique platform as well, with its enormous student population, numerous technology centers and differing types of venues.

Together Boston will reach thousands of personalities within the mixing generation. As The New England Electronic Music Festival we will touch on not just dance music, but the emerging technologies of electronic music production. By involving different groups—from the most senior avant-garde lovers to the youngest members of this new sound, this is the genesis of a new era of collaboration and innovation for the New England arts, technology and music communities.

In addition to the number of amazing events, workshops, record fairs and speakers going on during this week in February, I will personally be involved in a couple shows, including WE THE PEOPLE @ Estate Nightclub on February 10th featuring DJ KLEVER, CONGOROCK and much more! I have also been asked to participate in judging the TOGETHER DJ/PRODUCER COMPETITION. The deadline for submissions of original tracks is January 14th and deadline for DJ mixes is January 22nd. For full information you can visit TOGETHERBOSTON.COM

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps (Elite Force Re-Fix)

2010-01-07T05:02:00.000-08:00

Shack's at it again with another FREE DOWNLOAD of his RE-FIX series. This one is "a BIG room re-working of Yeah Yeah Yeah's indie classic 'Maps' mashed together with large chunks of the JELO remix of Monolythe". If you missed out on any of the previous RE-FIX downloads you can visit Elite Force Music. More to be announced.

Pre:Vamped 02 : Elite Force Vs Caspa [Free Download]

2009-12-14T18:44:00.000-08:00

Elite Force is at it again, releasing his second FREE download for the masses. This time coming from one of the forefront runners of the dubstep scene, Caspa. Words from the tech-funk pioneer:

"As promised, here's the second in the Pre-Vamped series of Free downloads for you. It's the much-requested and hugely filthy re-fix of Caspa's 'Where's My Money?' and the first of a series of dubstepbreaks re-fixes that will be coming your way in the coming weeks.
"Elite Force and Caspa TOGETHER! Couldn't wish for a better Christmas prez. 5/5" [Annie Nightingale (Radio One)]

"Great Stuff. Better than the original." [Plump DJs]

"This is one rip-roaring MONSTER" [Crystal Method]

"A surefire winner! 5/5" [Eddy Temple-Morris]

"Bo!!!! Proper shizzle right here! Thanks :) Full support in iDJ - just you watch!" [Dave Jenkins, Editor iDJ]

"BIG BIG BIG Tune Alert ! this is possibly the largest breaks tune I've heard this year! 10/10" [Maelstrom]"

Be sure to also check out his new website and if you missed out on the first Pre:Vamped 01 you can grab it at ELITEFORCEMUSIC.COM

A NEW YEARS REZOLUTION @ PRIVUS

2009-12-10T10:29:00.000-08:00

New Years Eve @ Privus in Allston! Join the facebook event page HERE. This ones going down in the books!

Club Rise - Boston - November 24th - 1am-6am

2009-11-17T14:39:00.001-08:00

Back at it with the Kares! We will be playing 1am-6am at Club Rise the day after Thanksgiving! If you would like to be added to the reduced list hit me up at djmeleeusa@gmail.com

Strongarm Sessions :: Special Edition #03 (By Elite Force)

2009-11-09T11:27:00.000-08:00

Strongarm Sessions return for another 'Special Edition', mixed as ever, by Elite Force. This is a free download, but your comments are always appreciated on any of the links below. Enjoy the mix, and look out for a brand new mix CD entitled Re:Vamped from Elite Force in early 2010, featuring many of the mashups and re-edits that have graced the shows and DJ sets over the past 18 months or so.

Members of the U&A / EF mailing list will also be receiving a MONTHLY free download of one of Elite Force's legendary mashups, beginning on 16th November with the re-fix of Deadmau5's 'Ghosts N Stuff'. You will get them upfront & straight to your inbox.

TRACKLIST

01 Nick Muir & John Digweed - Tangent (Timo Maas Mutantech Mix) [Bedrock] BUY

02 Pirupa, Pigi - Rough N Raw (Alan Fitzpatrick Mix) [Size Records] BUY

03 Monolythe - Siberia (JELO Mix) [Big Alliance] BUY

04 Loco & Jam - Medusa [Rekluse] BUY

05 Vandal - They're Here [Benefit] UNRELEASED

06 Elite Force, Harnessnoise, Daniele Papini - Harness the Nonsense [U&A PROMO > BUY U&A

07 Mini Mode - Process (Marshall Mix) [303 Lovers] BUY

08 Spektre - Typhon [Yoshitoshi] BUY

09 Maelstrom - Vox Populi [CDR] BUY

10 The Loops of Fury - Soap [U&A] PROMO > BUY U&A

11 Elite Force - The Law of Life [U&A] PROMO > BUY U&A

12 TC - Where's My Money (Caspa Vs Elite Force Re-Fix) [CDR] FREE DOWNLOAD SOON

13 Benga - 26 Basslines (Elite Force Re Fix) [CDR] FREE DOWNLOAD SOON

14 AC Slater - Calm Down (Elite Force Re-Fix) [CDR] FREE DOWNLOAD SOON

15 Skream - Rumble Inna Station [Dub
Technic / Expresillion] BUY

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BOSTON: DEADMAU5 - ROXY 11/24/09

2009-11-09T07:13:00.001-08:00

Back to Underbar this month with opening duties of the Deadmau5. This show will be bananas and tickets are flying, so be sure to get your PRESALE TICKETS HERE

The One Year Anniversary in Provincetown

2009-09-21T10:34:00.000-07:00

This past weekend my lovely wife and I took a few days off for our One Year Wedding Anniversary that started off in Boston and ended in Provincetown MA down by the beach. Most people know Provincetown as a mecca for the gay community. Well it is! How could you not trust the judgement of the gay community, they certainly have style and taste and Provinetown shows just that. Amongst the vast range of amazing bars, clubs, restaurants, art galleries and boutiques is one of the most amazing landscapes and atmospheres in the state of Massachusetts! We like to try an keep it completely off from the norm and enjoy our life together as a happily married couple. I think we do a pretty good job, if I do say so myself. These photos were taken by the iPhone so do excuse the lack of quality.

Started off Friday night with some frosty adult beverages at Thunderdome 3D that was held at the legendary Villa Victoria. It was a bit different to hear the sounds in that room as most of us are so used to deep house from the Soul Revival crew, but the production and quality that was put into this event was REALLY great!

You go to the beach with us then Appletons Jamaican Rum is a necessity. This is a must have for us while celebrating our wedding, since it was the key ingredient in our times in Jamaica during our wedding ceremony.

The disco ball in our hotel lobby. We stayed at the legendary Boatslip on Provincetown. Everyday at 4pm, they have a dance Tea Party. How could you not stay in a hotel that has a daily dance party! Derek, our bartender for the weekend at our hotel was an amazing guy and great host to us!

This would be the "DO NOT DISTURB" door handle that comes equipped with your room!

Some random images of art throughout the Commercial St area. Absolutely amazing!

Finally, I have to send a huge thank you to Pauline from MAP, located in the West End of Provincetown. This shop is one of my favorites just due to the fact that they carry Rebel 8, Vans and other sort of Sailor Jerry meets Pirates meets biker type clothing. If you don't know, I am a huge fan of Mike Giant and the Rebel 8 collective. Good stuff! The hospitality and kindness of Pauline was top-notch. She assisted us in info on local parties, and DJ's. We were put in contact with a local DJ by the name of Justin, however due to over intoxication during our Anniversary dinner, we were unable to meet up with him Sunday night. Definitely be sure to stop by MAP and say hello to Pauline! Also, check out Stax of Wax in that area as well! Until the next time Provincetown! Happy Anniversary Baby!

[Mix] DJ Melee "FunkMonkey Mix" Summer 2009

2009-07-14T08:41:00.000-07:00

You can download or stream the mix from the following location:

DJ Melee - Funky Monkey - Summer 09 Mix by monismmusic

Tracklisting

1. Melee's Media Kills Intro

2. Adam K, Soha "Question" *Original Mix* (Toolroom)

3. Dustbowl "St Petersburg" (U&A Recordings)

4. Wally Lopez "Planet Earth" (The Factoria)

5. Paul Ritch "Split The Line" *Dubfire's Mega Remix* (Quartz Rec)

6. Dom Kane "Breakthrough" *James Harcourt Remix* (Twisted Frequency)

7. Spektre "Hydra" *Koen Groeneveld Remix* (Weave Music)

8. Umek "You Might Hear Nothing" *Original Mix* (Dataworx Digital)

9. Lutzenkirchen & Joseph Disco "Synchro System" (Platform B)

10. Pablo Decoder "High Bolt" (Lot49)

11. Kid Blue "Speak Freak" (Lot49)

12. Scott Cooper "If I Don't" *Original Mix* (Potty Mouth Music)

13. Jesse Rose "Touch My Horn" *Crookers Remix* (Dubsided)

Fukkk Offf - Rave is King (Zodiac Cartel Mix)

2009-07-06T13:05:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of Techfunk Manifesto

Dylan Rhymes - Sounds To Sample - Sample Pack - Out Now!

2009-06-22T07:43:00.000-07:00

Tech-Funk pioneer and LOT49 frontline representitive, Dylan Rhymes just released his new artist sample pack filled with some of the finest high quality samples for your electro and techfunk studio production use. You can listen to a sample and also purchase this bad ass pack by visiting DYLAN RHYMES SAMPLE PACK. Definitely a must on any electro/tech-funk studios hard drive!

You can also check out Dylan Rhymes' newest releases here at DYLAN RHYMES BEATPORT

Oberheim Introduces New Oberheim SEM Synthesizer @ Sub Session

2009-06-11T10:43:00.001-07:00

via synthtopia: Synth pioneer Tom Oberheim introduced a new version of his Oberheim SEM synthesizer at the Red Bull Music Academy presentation in Boston on June 3, 2009.

The original Oberheim SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module) is a classic bit of gear that’s best known for its unique 12dB/Octave filter.

Tom Oberheim and the new SEM from stretta on Vimeo.

For full write-up you can visit Synthtopia

Also just added a new YOUTUBE video on the workshop:

RBMA Workshop: Thomas Oberheim - June 3rd - Boston

2009-05-05T18:08:00.000-07:00

Here we are again my friends. Yet another amazing amazing guest speaker to grace the city of Boston. Why sleep on this once in a lifetime experience?

"Rap Chop" featuring Vince (Steve Porter's Slap Chop remix)

2009-05-01T11:46:00.001-07:00

A must see...........

The Crystal Method w/ DJ Melee @ House of Blues - May 6th 09

2009-04-24T08:31:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday May 6th 2009 I will be opening for the Crystal Method for the 3rd/4th time. This is a very special evening for a few reasons. First, this is the new HOUSE OF BLUES in Boston which I have NEVER played. Yes, as a former resident of Avalon I played that Lansdowne St location numerous times, but this is a whole new building, a whole new room and most importantly a whole new sound system! Second reason, is that this time around the boys from The Crystal Method will be doing a LIVE show!

You can get tickets HERE

Facebook event HERE

Going Event Here:

Resident Advisor DJ Melee March 2009 Top 10

2009-04-11T05:31:00.001-07:00

[NEWS] Monism007 - The Drop - Available Now!

2009-03-31T11:35:00.000-07:00

DJ SUPPORT:

"Nice work from Kid Blue on the remix tip here - tight & focused techfunk that should find favour with a lot of DJs." Elite Force (U&A Recordings/LOT49)

"Been playing Rory's mix since he did it! Top shiz!" Dylan Rhymes (LOT49/Adrift)

"kid blue mix sounding heavy...will grab and give a test drive...." Si Begg (Noodles Recordings)

"Loving this!!! Kid Blue remix is a peak hour crowd pleaser for sure. I can see the sweat dripping from the ceiling already... DJ Melee is a great Breaks track that will totally work in my breaks sets. Original mix will work nicely when I want to infuses some funk and acid. Excellent release!" Justin Johnson

"Kid Blue remix is total fidget madness!" Reid Speed

"Really digging the DJ MELEE mix of the Brian Thomas track, great feel to the track, nice production. I am feeling the original also, very cool stuff. Nice job guys!" Cates&dpL (OM Records)

Monism006 - ISTF - Available Now!!!

2009-03-22T20:24:00.000-07:00

Click the image or HERE to purchase! You will find it online at all the usual digital retail outlets (itunes, beatport, junodownload, dancerecords etc).

DJ SUPPORT:

"Zodiac Cartel doing the biz for me!" Dylan Rhymes (LOT49, UK)

"Tech-funk in full effect! Really feeling both MO7S and of course, Zodiac Cartel's killer version here. Hard hitting with tons of swagger. I'm surprised how much I love the piano stabs in ZC's mix." Jamie Kidd - (Metalogic, Thoughtless Music)

"Zodiac Cartel and Mo7s mixes are also top quality on "ISTF" dpL of Cates&dpL (OM Records)

"Yeow! the nasty nast! love it" Reid Speed

MONISM006 - NEXT RELEASE IS COMING - PREVIEW HERE!

2009-03-06T18:36:00.000-08:00

Cates & dpL "Through The Weekend" Album Release!

2009-02-24T14:15:00.000-08:00

Recently signed to OM, Cates & DpL absolutely have all the right in the world to carry the North American torch abroad. Not because few are capable but because they possess a sound that tears down all the facades of genre classification. The album crosses it all in a vein that is un-paralleled by those fooled by demographic strategies which close caption creativity. Here at Monism we’re proud to support and push forward some of the statesides best, Cates & DpL.

If you're heading down to Winter Music Conference 2009, be sure to check the boys myspace page for their appearance at the OM Miami party. Not to be missed!

Itunes: Cates & dpL "Through The Weekend"
Myspace: Cates & dpL Space

Monism Podcast 017 - DJ Melee - DEcomPRESSION Mix

2009-02-24T13:09:00.000-08:00

Tracklisting:

1 Peter Finch Intro

2 Ramon Tapia “Morning Funk” - Original Mix (Great Stuff)

3 James Harcourt “Moob” - Original Mix (Baroque)

4 Richard Dinsdale “Hole In One” - Original Club Mix (Toolroom)

5 Lutzenkirchen - “Suck Me Empty” (Original Mix) (Platform B)

6 Filth and Splendour vs Greg Brookman “Shadow and Shape” (James Harcourt remix) (Itch)

7 Calvertron “Oh Ley” (Kid Blue Remix) (Destination)

8 Patric La Funk - “Restless” (Tim Weeks Remix) (Opaque)

9 Bassjackers - “Enowapi” - Original Mix (Secure)

10 Vandal - “Captain Magic” (Rudi Stakker Remix) (Lot49)

11 Libex & Marshall - “Turin Quality Clubbing” - Original Mix (303Lovers)

12 Marc DePulse “PS. You Rock” - Spektre Remix (BluFin)

You can stream and download the mix at the Monism Music Blog

Chicago - RBMA Meetings 2009 - Day #2

2009-02-13T10:16:00.000-08:00

Wednesday morning I woke up a bit cloudy from the evening before out drinking with Boston to Chicago transplant, Snatch.
See Also: Michelle *love the chuck palahniuk references so i will use them from here on out*

So after making my way back up from the gym in the hotel and sweating out the jagermeister from the previous evening we made our way over to our first meetings at Chicago's House of Blues (pictured below).

Today our meetings included the one and only Godfather of House music, Frankie Knuckles.
See Also: Warehouse Nightclub Chicago
See Also: Larry Levan, Paradise Garage
See Also: Amazing!

After Frankie spoke to us and educated us on his history and shared his life stories, we then moved on to the after party for the evening. Held at Chicago's own Smartbar, featuring a set from Ralphi Rosario and Frankie Knuckles.

Brian Gillespie (Detroit what!)

Snatch, Madonna and Me

Myself and Jud aka Jesus aka The White Dave Chapelle representing the LBC!

*Special Chicago appearance by Heath! I was hungover from Smartbar as you can plainly see. LOL

Chicago really is an amazing city and I look forward to returning soon. Cheers to you chicago!

Chicago - RBMA Meetings 2009 - Day #1

2009-02-10T16:22:00.001-08:00

My 2+ hour plane ride brought me to my very first visit to Chicago. I immediately hopped on the blue line and took the train downtown to my home for the next 3 days. After a few drinks upon arriving catching up with my friends from other cities in the US (and other countries) and also meeting some new ones, I called it an early night.

*they paint the river green on St Patricks Day

Day #1 brought us to our meetings talking about what each and everyone of us will be bringing as a special event to our cities and how we can all improve our cities and make them stronger communities for music while also of course, informing everyone about the Academy.

I have to say. I have been involved with the Red Bull Music Academy for 7 years now and each and every year it gets me so excited to be a part of it. I love the concept of it all, I love the guest speakers that we meet and have the opportunity to hear their experiences. Their stories of what inspires them, what makes them do what they do. It makes me a better artist and inspires me, and it also makes me a better person.

So today's very special guest speaker was Dennis Coffey. YES, THE DENNIS COFFEY! Funk Brothers! Motown Records! One of my favorite quotes he mentioned this evening that I will always remember is when the music business changed from the years he had known with living solely off of gigs and studio sessions and had to return back to the Detroit car industry in order to support his family. He said "Sometimes you have to be ready to bend to support your family" and "don't ever give up the music".

I look forward to the next two days and also look forward to returning back home to my family. More updates coming soon!

RISE Boston - February 6th 2009!

2009-01-30T19:20:00.000-08:00

On February 6th 2009 we head back to RISE BOSTON to throw down on the main room. It's been about a year or so and love hitting that system. If you're interested in going hit me up for guestlist: coppo@monismmusic.com

Monism Music: Jesse Brooks "ISTF" *Zodiac Cartel Remix"! Prepares for release!

2009-01-25T06:47:00.000-08:00

This year Monism Music, that MO7S and myself have been running will take the next step in the direction of becoming a stateside Tech-Funk label. One of very few might I add. This week, our next release Monism 006 done by West Coasts, Jesse Brooks, had a spotlight done over on the TECH-FUNK MANIFESTO, owned and operated by Mr. Elite Force. You can check out what people have said already and hear a sample of the upcoming Zodiac Cartel remix scheduled for release right in time for the Winter Music Conference.

In other news, prepare for the following release Monism 007 to have remixes of LA's Brian Thomas' "The Drop" done by Lot49's, Kid Blue and one from yours personally. All will be dropping for WMC. So much in the works, don't sleep now!

FTW @ The Goodlife for a good cause!

2009-01-21T05:10:00.000-08:00

This Friday will be a benefit party for Lil' Melissa and Jess who recently had a house fire this past November and were left with nothing. Thankfully, they were both fine. So to assist them in getting back on their feet, we are bringing everyone together this Friday. We hope you can make it out. In addition, we will be celebrating my Birthday as well. I won't mention how old I am now but I will answer if you ask me in person. LOL.....

Shepard Fairey on Colbert Report!

2009-01-16T09:41:00.000-08:00

Red Bull Sound Clash: The Roots vs Antibalas!

2009-01-06T13:12:00.000-08:00

Red Bull Sound Clash is a totally unique clash of sounds, styles and creativity, where two bands (The Roots and Antibalas) don’t battle each other, but instead collaborate to create an innovative live music performance.

The Red Bull Sound Clash experience features two bands with different music styles facing off on two stages positioned on opposite ends of the venue with the audience in the middle. In this case The Roots and Antibalas will partake in this interactive musical performance. In a series of four rounds, the bands perform various tasks, some rehearsed, some improvised, to showcase the array of their musical abilities. The audience participates in the back-and-forth exploration between the bands by judging each round.

The Roots - Grammy award winning American hip-hop band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and are famed for having a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop

Antibalas - Bushwick, Brooklyn based afrobeat band that is modeled after Fela Kuti's Africa 70 band and Eddie Palmieri's Harlem River Drive Orchestra. Although their music is primarily afrobeat, it incorporates elements of jazz, funk, dub, improvised music, and traditional drumming from Cuba and West Africa.

Stayed tuned for ticket info @ http://www.musictoday.com/

This event will be 18+ !!

Time and Place Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: The Roxy Street: 279 Tremont Street
City/Town: Boston, MA

New Years Eve - Boston - The Goodlife

2008-12-30T13:42:00.000-08:00

New Years Eve in Boston has a great selection of veteran DJ’s to enjoy and also one of the best venues in the city, GOODLIFE BAR

DJ’s representing respected production teams such as Bassic, BreaksFM, Elements and of course an appearance by Monism’s own DJ Melee will be filling the air with sounds for the last night of 2008. With a very special first time appearance from Digital Soundboy’s, BREAKAGE. For more information you can check out the FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE.

The Main Event - Tour - Crotched Mtn - New Hampshire

2008-12-24T04:58:00.000-08:00

One of the only reasons why I still live in New England is the winters. As most people despise them and hibernate for the winter, to myself and others it turns into one big playground. I will say for the record, I am not a professional snowboarder, I do however love to get with some friends and charge the mountain every now and again with the headphones blaring.

Anyways, the boys over at Burton and Red Bull have put together a series of competitions called the Main Event. This was their first stop this past weekend and it's fair to say, even with the visibility not so perfect, the conditions were amazing. I will throw and update on this series as I learn about it, cause I am a fan of some friendly competition. You can check out the full write-up and images at TRANSWORLD

Check out the rest of the dates that the tour is hitting the area........ don't sleep!

Event Series:

Wachusett Mtn, MA – Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Ski Sundown, CT – Saturday, January 17th, 2009

Stowe Mtn, VT – Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Sugarloaf Mtn, ME – Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Loon Mtn, NH – The Finals – Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Resident Advisor Poll: Top 100 DJs of 2008

2008-12-19T04:47:00.000-08:00

DJing: It's an artform like few others, and one that too often goes underrecognized. DJs can transform a good party into a great one, and turn a previously solid night into a disaster. Sometimes they've even been rumoured to save lives.

But while RA has contributors from around the world that have picked our site's top jocks in the past, we decided to try something a bit different this year. We opened our top DJs poll to you—the RA users—to see who you felt was consistently rocking dance floors in 2008. So we set up a page, locked out all of the fake e-mail spamming street teamers and let you at it.

The results were overwhelming, with thousands of votes pouring in for DJs of nearly every conceivable genre. House, techno, trance, dubstep, electro, disco, indie and more: It's a list that has Tiesto rubbing shoulders with Mathias Kaden, Boys Noize with Theo Parrish and Damian Lazarus sandwiched right between Aeroplane and Armin Van Buuren. Ladies and gentlemen, your Top 100 DJs of 2008.

Some very interested and talented results came out in the end. Check out the whole list here at RESIDENT ADVISOR

Shepard Fairey x's TIME Magazine x's Obama!!!

2008-12-18T07:35:00.000-08:00

Amazing news! Shepard Fairey's posters of Barack Obama became the icon of the Presidential campaign, so TIME asked the artist to design the cover for its Person of the Year issue. You can watch a really great interview with Shepard Fairey about this cover SHEPARD FAIREY INTERVIEW HERE

I have been a follower of the Obey Propaganda for some time now. Come February when SF does his show at Boston's ICA, I could be the happiest man in Boston.

[Mix Set] Zodiac Cartel : December \'08 Mix

2008-12-02T05:46:00.001-08:00

Zodiac Cartel DJ Mix (Dec '08)

01 Zodiac Cartel - Klappyn
02 FCB Vs Hijack - Modern Party People Mashup
03 DJ Fame - For The People (Santiago & Bushido Mix)
04 Christian Hoff - Jive Bomb
05 Death Kit - Echoes In My Head (Zodiac Cartel Mix)
06 Rainer Weichold - Bamboo (Format B Mix) /
Foamo - Moving It Over Here (Stupid Fresh Mix)
07 Christian Smith & John Selway - Updraft
08 Idiotproof - Gorilla
09 Troyden - Flowers (Santiago & Bushido Mix)
10 Uberzone & Lee Coombs - Right Now
11 Fukk Off - Rave is King (Zodiac Cartel Mix)
12 Various - The Magik Blood Mashup
13 Zodiac Cartel - Mojo Filter
14 Groove Allegiance - Ramp It Up (Hijack Mix)
15 Moston & Malente - Fucked Up (Stupid Fresh Mix)

DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN HERE:

Zodiac Cartel : December '08 Mix

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[Event Review] Crystal Method and Myself at Underbar

2008-11-21T07:54:00.000-08:00

Thursday - November 20th 2008 @ Underbar Boston

So many nights without sleep, endless car drives and even working so hard that I eventually came down with pneumonia in the middle of Denver while still doing back to back gigs and then immediately retiring to the ER, you will never hear me complain about what I do. I have had some of the most amazing opportunities and have performed with some of the most amazing artists on the planet. Artists that I respect, follow and appreciate their work and get to meet on a professional level as a "co-worker" if you will.

Last Thursday night was no different. I took the stage and warmed up a small yet completely sold out intimate setting of 400 people at Underbar Boston for The Crystal Method. A couple years back I was asked to open for them and a week before the gig I was notified that they had an opening act on tour with them (which was Evil Nine and I was just as excited to have them playing in Boston than I was for me getting opening duties).

So on this night, it was time to welcome the boys to Boston properly. The room was filled and ready to rock by 11pm. After keeping my cool for the first hour, I knew by 11pm I could step up the energy to the next level. Of course that is what I did, keeping in mind that a RESPECTFUL OPENING DJ maintains a proper tempo before leaving a guest the stage.

So 12am came around and Scott and Ken of CM took over the controls. Immediately they came in banging with the hard hitting sounds of The Crystal Method. The place just went off. They did an amazing job the whole 2 hours and kept the room moving. I do hope the next time, we can have them in doing a Live PA.

Closing statement........

I will be working in the studio for the winter, let's see what's next? Have a good holiday and I will keep writing.

Some additional photos from the night of: PHOTOS

You can find a great story done here by DAVE WEDGE who is a writer/DJ for the Boston Herald.

FEATURE///POLITIKS///SHEPARD FAIREY ON OBAMA: THE SUPERTOUCH INTERVIEW

2008-11-06T11:57:00.000-08:00

Really great interview done by SUPERTOUCH here.

Mix Set: Rennie Pilgrem Celebrates 15 years of TCR!

2008-11-03T05:18:00.000-08:00

Without Rennie Pilgrem's TCR there would be no Nu Skool Breaks, no Friction with Adam Freeland & Tayo, no HUM with Meat Katie, no Breaksday at The Glade Festival, no Stir. With over 400 titles from some of the best electronic producers we thought we'd celebrate with a series of free TCR mixes from Rennie, various classics remixed and parties around the globe.

To celebrate the fact that we are 15 years old some of our most important tracks are being remixed and re-released alongside the originals. 'Morpheus' by Koma & Bones. 'Black Widow' by Rennie Pilgrem & Uberzone. 'Purple Monkey' by JDS and more will be unleashed over the rest of the year. This is great timing as breaks are currently gracing some of the biggest club releases of the moment, with crowds loving the fusion of 4/4 and breaks…bring it on!

We will also be throwing a series of parties around the globe which will include TCR Artists. Following on from massive sales (in excess of 20,000) of his album 'Skin' via the unique texting service Rennie Pilgrem has done a free TCR Monster Mix which will be given to party-goers as a special memento of the label. DOWNLOAD THE FREE MIX HERE!

Zombie Nation - Forza

2008-11-03T05:15:00.000-08:00

The Crystal Method w/ DJ Melee @ Underbar - November 20th!

2008-11-02T05:51:00.000-08:00

On November 20th I will have the pleasure of opening for the infamous Crystal Method. They have been touring non-stop and finally touch down in the city of Boston. If you have never had the opportunity to catch one of their shows, well now is the time. They are also giving out a FREE TRACK to support the Obama Campaign this voting season. You can download it here at CRYSTAL METHOD's site.

Day 3 - The Bombing Continues!

2008-10-23T04:40:00.000-07:00

I turned the corner at 9am on Wednesday morning and what do I see? What I am guessing is about 10-feet x 10-feet of OBEY! I drove towards it with my jaw dropped and just gazed upon the biggest installation I have seen in person. I CAN NOT WAIT UNTIL FEBRUARY! Yesterday was a busy day and I happen to catch the following throughout Boston. My co-pilot on the expedition, was non other than Chris "Cot-Tec" "NoMo" Ward. I have been notified of some others that I missed, so I will do a follow up later today. Enjoy!

Allston:

Downtown Boston (Haymarket)

Harvard Square:

Day 2 - SF hits Central Square!

2008-10-21T17:13:00.000-07:00

The visit to Boston continues from Shepard Fairey. Spotted these in Central Square this afternoon. Gotta love the remodeling job for Boston!

Obey - Shepard Fairey - Early Boston Visit?

2008-10-20T17:21:00.000-07:00

On my travels through Harvard Square this afternoon I strolled upon this lovely wall pasted up in front of a store renovation. Rumor has it, it's suppose to be some sort of bar but that is not yet confirmed. The man himself Shepard Fairey is scheduled for an exhibition starting this February 6th at the ICA Boston. This piece certainly got me very excited for February!

[photo courtesy of Mess]

DJ Melee - Halloween 08 Mix

2008-10-20T09:43:00.000-07:00

Put together a mix for the Halloween season. It contains some of the finest tech-funk available. Enjoy..............

DOWNLOAD MIX HERE:::::

DJ MELEE "HALLOWEEN 09 MIX"

"Experience it" Intro....

Elia "Saran Wrap" (SplitSound Records)

Daniele Papini "Church Of Nonsense" (Alchemy)

Harvey McKay "69" *original mix* (Soma)

Gabriel Ananda "Mahatma Regatta" *original mix* (Platzhirsch)

Dustbowl "Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down" (MOS)

Santiago & Bushido "Head Trick" *original mix* (Potty Mouth Music)

Kamuki "Yo Japan" *fRew Remix* (Spinout)

Meat Katie "Cracks" *original mix* (Lot49)

Christian Fischer "Blockwooder" *original mix* (Craft Music)

D-Unity "Shake it" *D-Unity Shaker Mix* (Beat Therapy)

Hatiras "Green Frisbees" *Original Beam Me Up Mix* (Hatrax)

Alter Ego "Why Not?" * Tim Deluxe Rmx* (Klang Elektronik)

X-Press 2 "Smoke Machine" *James Talk Remix* (Skint)

DOWNLOAD MIX HERE:::::

ATTN DJ's: I would like to know your thoughts....

2008-10-16T09:20:00.000-07:00

So I came up like most DJ's my age in the mid-nineties, using turntables and vinyl. I started collecting vinyl before I even had turntables so by the time I had my Technics turntables, I would already have a great start to practice at home. Well it's now 13 years later and I have gone almost all digital using CDJ's (CD Turntables). I made that jump a few years ago after attending Burning Man in the Nevada Desert (terrible place to bring vinyl).

Regardless, I am always playing out tech-funk, techno and breaks but during the winter months I end up playing a lot of Snowboard events and other electic gigs that I play different styles of music.

So I am debating going from CDJ's to using Laptop at my gigs. However, I have not yet decided if I should make this jump and if I do, should I go with Seratto? Traktor Scratch? Or just stay with CDJ's? As far as comfort level goes, I am very comfortable using CDJ's. I was very comfortable using vinyl. I can adapt pretty easily so that's not much of an issue.

I would like to know from as many people as possible the following:

- Are you using Vinyl, CDJ's, Laptop?

- Why do you prefer the route that you're going?

- If you are using laptop, what program are you using and what specs of laptop?

- What problems have you experienced playing out live?

- Do you have any additional thoughts or advice that you could share with me about this topic?

Zombie Prom is October 30th @ Goodlife

2008-10-14T12:53:00.000-07:00

This month is certainly my favorite of all. Who doesn't love Halloween!!! We will be hosting a Zombie Prom at the Goodlife and have two very special guests coming through. Kid Blue of Lot49 and Headhunter of Tempa. We hope to see you out!!!

Chill out.....

2008-10-08T10:00:00.000-07:00

[originally seen 'the new new blog']

love this one....

We're heading back to Therapy!

2008-10-08T09:57:00.000-07:00

October 25th will mark the date of the 3rd annual Haunted Porterhouse. Every year this event gets more and more fun. I personally love spanking the main room sound system of Therapy. Come join us......

Marriage, Jamaica, Friends and Family

2008-09-26T09:27:00.000-07:00

My best friend Jade and I finally got married last weekend. For this part of our life, we decided that we wanted to leave the country and do it in a tropical paradise. This paradise that I speak of was Ocho Rios, Jamaica. We decided Ocho Rios simply off my best man Todd telling us how amazing it was and beautiful it would be. What he didn't mention, was his words while describing it, would come nowhere near how breathtaking it really would be. Words and pictures will never explain how amazing the time we spent in Jamaica was. We offer you some pictures to give you an idea. Thank you to all those who were able to attend our wedding. We will also be having a wedding reception at the family restaurant Thai Excursion, next Saturday (October 4th) for those who are interested. Details here

Finally to my love, Mrs Jade Giacoppo. You are my best friend, the love of my world and now my beautiful wife. Here is to a lifetime and more of loving you, my wife. xoxoxo

You can view hundreds of photos from our wedding and time in Jamaica by clicking here PHOTOS

Forthcoming MONISM005 Release - Si Begg & Simply Jeff Rmx

2008-09-12T14:42:00.000-07:00

The following remixes will be available on the newest MONISM release come October. Absolutely banging remix duties from Si Begg and "Simply" Jeff Adachi to compliment the amazing original from Cates. There is also a special "Rocksteady Remix" version by Si Begg that will be released with this. Be sure to snatch up a copy from your regular digital shops.

01 Jon Cates-Harpo (Original) MONISM005 by monismmusic

02 Jon Cates-Harpo (Si Begg Remix) MONISM005 by monismmusic

04 Jon Cates-Harpo (Jeff Adachi Remix) MONISM005 by monismmusic

DEADMAU5 w/ DJ MELEE @ UNDERBAR - SEPTEMBER 17TH!

2008-09-06T10:14:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, September 17th is the first time appearance of the one and only Deadmau5. I will have the pleasure of doing opening duties and leave for my wedding the morning after. If you would like to attend, hit me up for reduced list at djmeleeusa@gmail.com

Dunny Series 5 - Out and Killing it!

2008-09-05T09:56:00.000-07:00

A few years ago, my best mate turned me onto Dunny's. I am now a die hard collector of these damn things. I have two rooms of my apartment filled with these artist series collector items. I wonder if it's that addiction from my vinyl record collecting that makes me seek out and find the rare ones and take such interest in them. I assume it is. Like baseball cards, comic books and obviously vinyl, I have that same excitement of tracking down hard to find pieces only to store them on a shelf. Regardless, I love the little bastards!

Dunny Series 5 was launched yesterday and once again, we are on the hunt for the complete series and the ultimate catch of "the chase figure". This series showcases some amazing work from such artists as Mishka, MAD, Toofly, Kozik and one of the chases by a personal favorite, Huck Gee.

You most likely won't see me for the next couple weeks as I will be on a mission to complete the set....... ;-)

More Banksy In New Orleans

2008-08-29T13:53:00.000-07:00

[This piece courtesy of Wooster Collective and Hypebeast]

Banksy has made a living ruling the streets of England with his provocative, political and damn good masterful execution of stencil graffiti. With his pieces collecting ridiculous amounts of money, any city should be honored to get tagged up but the legend, well at least everyone except the authorities. Recently taking a visit to New Orleans, Banksy attacks yet another flurry of buildings with his trademark style, obviously referencing some of the latest political problems troubling our nation. Full images are available at Wooster Collective.

[MixSet] Sean Hart "Beat The System" (promo mix)

2008-08-29T05:34:00.000-07:00

His taste in music is as wide open as his mind. He has always been one step ahead of the release date and to most would say, he can see the future. Discovery Channel and conspiracy theorist, SEAN HART has compiled some of his favorite bass bangers to let you bang your head to. Enjoy!

Listen to "BEAT THE SYSTEM" here! (256k)

01. Justice - Stress (auto remix)
02. ESTAW - Break It Down (detboi's mental breakdown mix)
03. MARAL SALMASSI - Firegem (acidkids remix)
04. POP LEVI - Dita Dimone Dimone (mumdance & high rankin mix)
05. BASSBIN TWINS - Whoppa (outlaws ave that mix)
06. MEAT KATIE & D. RAMIREZ feat. ODISSI - Stop The Revolution (bassbin twins remix)
07. FAKE BLOOD - Mars
08. HOSTAGE - Blockhead
09. MOBY - Alice (drop the lime remix)
10. FAKE BLOOD - Blood Slashing (fake blood theme)
11. The CHEMICAL BROTHERS - Music Response
12. 3 IS A CROWD - Can't Sleep

Listen to "BEAT THE SYSTEM" here! (256k)

DJ Mike Nouveau "Summer Bumper 2008"

2008-08-22T10:22:00.000-07:00

Boston native now residing in sunny California, Mike Walsh was nice enough to let me put his latest mix up. I have known Mike for many years and he got me hooked years ago on his mix sets when he first handed me the "Circular Cosmic Spot" mix that he did. Till this day, I still play it on long trips. He has always been a role model to me as a DJ and I used to listen to him when he first started Revolutions on WERS. Thanks Mike!

Summer Bumper 2008: a microchasm mixed by Dj Mike Nouveau

Tracklist:

1 Claro Intellecto - Dependant (Modernlove)
2 Martin Brothers - Rocket Rant (Dirty Bird)
3 Marco Carola - Jackpot (Plus 8)
4 Jens Bond - Wasted (Highgrade)
5 Mihalis Safras - Interafrica (Trapez Ltd.)
6 Turntablerocker - Anyone (Tiefschwarz Rmx) (Compost Black)
7 Dakar - I've Got That Feeling (Get Physical)
8 Marlon D - Funky Angel (Strictly Rhythm)
9 Johnny D - Soleil (D'julz Rmx)
10 Martin Brothers "Dum" (Dirty Bird)
11 Mike Dunn - This Here is House Music (Defected)
12 Johnny Dangerous - Problem #13 (Nite Grooves)
13 [a]pendics shuffle - Mas Lines (Ransom Note)
14 Christian Burkhardt - Doubledub EP (Traum)
15 Donacha Costello - 6.6 (Minimise)
16 Soul Clap - Die Ente (Airdrop)
17 Marlon D - Jesus Creates Sound (Strictly Rhythm)
18 Daniel Dreier & Phage - Korgi-Morgi (Highgrade)
19 MyMy - Everybody's Talkin (Playhouse)
20 Chaim - Africomania (Bpitch Control)
21 Sety - Mogane (GuillaumeCotuDumont Rmz (Circus)
22 Brother's Vibe - El Baile (Acapella) (SOM)
23 Jona - Altiplano (Planet E)
24 Gel Abril - Spells of Yoruba (Beasone)
25 Mathias Kaden - Rhythma (Vakant)
26 The Mole - Baby You're The One (Wagon Repair)

Summer Bumper 2008: a microchasm mixed by Dj Mike Nouveau

My Bachelor Party: Chemical Bromance!

2008-08-21T15:00:00.000-07:00

I have been holding back from posting this review of my bachelor party from this past weekend, simply because............well, I have been trying to let it soak in. Or clear out of my system, depending on how you look at it.

I first must say before I go any further, I am so grateful to have such a great group of friends. For those who were unable to make it, I completely understand. To Todd, Chris, Damian, Mike and Nullspace...... I will never forget last weekend. I am not sure if you remembered me saying while we were canoeing "I just pissed myself", well.... I really did! I have NEVER laughed so much in my life.

Let's get this review started. So Friday night we headed up to the take on a canoe trip with the boys on the Saco River. We left the city at 6:30pm and headed up to our destination for the weekend, the Saco River Motor Lodge, where we looked forward to settling into out 3 bedroom suite for the evening.

First stop was the NH liquor store. Ohhhhhhhh lord, it's begun!

Yes, you do see a bottle of Dr. Mcgillicuddy's. That was in memory of when MO7S and I first met at a house party many years ago. moving on....

As you can see, Friday night was basically complete and absolute drunkeness. We made our way downtown (if that's what we call it) North Conway and decided to have some drinks with the natives. What a jolly ol' time that was!

The next morning we were all so hungover, this is what it looked like until the coffee and breakfast arrived. Looks like a table of shame....... lol

Saturday arrived, the beers were cracked, the canoes were launched, sandwiches for lunch were packed and we were ready for a beautiful day of sunshine and relaxation! Yes!!! Finally!!! We paddled on down the river and enjoyed our time on the river. We were 30 minutes into our 12 mile canoe trip and all of a sudden.................. the sky went black! LOL.

It was a wall of rain and full on thunderstorms until the second we left the water that day. Even with the weather, I swear............... I have never laughed so much.

I must also mention that on Saturday night before the drinking began. Todd MacLeod beat and became the official "Most Taco's To Be Eaten In One Sitting" in some dodgey Mexican restaurant in NH. He killed 10 of the most disgusting tacos known to mankind. I am almost positive that restaurant may have also drained all of the public water out of North Conway that evening.

Obviously, I won't release full details of my bachelor party. You can check out of our PHOTOS HERE. I will however, leave you with some of the best quotes of the weekend:

"I can't feel my face"
"CAN I HAVE A SHOT OF YOUR STRONGEST RUM WITH A GLASS OF COKE"
"I think it's letting up"
"Here is how it works: one plate raises up and the other one slides under it and BAM! Tektonic Bootie"
"Are you guys in a band?"
"Could I have your sharpest knife"

"Do you think even one Mexican works in this place?"
"Do you like me new watch?"
"So what's there to do for fun here?"

[Mix] MELEE & MO7S “Live @ ReLoad” 4 Decks!

2008-08-21T07:06:00.000-07:00

Head over to the Monism Music blog to check out the newest set from MO7S and I, recorded from our show in Costa Mesa, California on July 19th! MONISM MUSIC BLOG IS HERE!

Red Bull Cola is going to blow your minds

2008-08-11T13:57:00.000-07:00

[This piece created and written by: Vicki of Basstown]

A can of Red Bull Cola contains:Water, Sugar, Carbon Dioxide, Caramel Sugar Syrup, Natural Flavors from Plant Extracts: Galangal, Vanilla, Mustard Seed, Lime, Kola Nut, Cacao, Licorice, Cinnamon, Lemon, Ginger, Coca leaf, Orange, Corn Mint, Pine, Cardamom, Mace, CloveCaffeine from Coffee Beans and Natural Lemon Juice concentrate

Last night, I met with our friends at Red Bull for a special brainstorm session. We're cooking up big things in the coming months, and while I was there, I had the privilege (and this word choice is no overstatement) of their Red Bull Cola, which reached our shores via Las Vegas in June, and will continue to spread throughout the country. It is the most delicious cola I've ever had.

It tastes nothing like Red Bull as we know it, and I can't wait to drink it daily by the case.Mmm, ok, not that much, but it's most prominent flavor is definitely the clove, and I assure you'll be blown away.And finally...a Red Bull beverage that will be excellent for whiskey lovers.

Wikipedia: Red Bull Cola

Thank you Vicki!

DJ Kares "Fa-Q" August 08 Mix

2008-08-08T07:26:00.000-07:00

Long time friend, DJ Kares was nice enough to compile this lovely selection of "dirty diapers" in celebration of her upcoming show with Mr. Dylan Rhymes. More info on the show below. Thank you Kares!

Tracklisting

1 Lick My Synth - 2's Company F__k House Mix DKS
2 Snakebite - Original Mix Tom Budden
3 Never Too Late Karton
4 Rise_feat__Simone_Denny_Popof_Remix
5 Dj Deekline - I Don't Smoke Da Reefa (Twocker's Super Skunk Re-Rub)
6 Watch You Go - Original Mix Mephisto Odyssey
7 Peyote Road (Hyperion`s 'The Sun Of Cactus' Mix)
8 Rockerman - Lee Mortimer Remix Foamo
9 Comin' Back (Koma and Bones Remix) The Crystal Method
10 Eat What You Kill - Gaz James & Hauswerks Remix Olivier Giacomotto, DJ Tonio
11 Piano Man - Klaus Hill Remix Scott Cooper, Andy George
12 Heavy (Breakdown Remix) Robb G
13 Mi Casa Su Casa - Sam Hell Remix That Girl DJ

DJ KARES - FAH-Q MIX (AUGUST 2008 SET)

Dylan Rhymes - Interview - The Day Has Arrived!

2008-08-07T10:47:00.000-07:00

Dance music has been the biggest part of Dylan Rhymes' (otherwise known as Marvin Beaver - and yes, he's heard all of the jokes) life from a young age. Inspired by early hip-hop and electro a la Kraftwerk and Doug E. Fresh, Marvin purchased his first set of decks at 15 and caught the bug in a bad way.

While working for British Airways after leaving school, a chance meeting with a nu-beat-writing co-worker who was selling his equipment to go traveling led to Marvin's first "studio". Supplemented with the now legendary Roland TR808 and TR909 drum machines Beaver started, as most people did in dance music in the late eighties, by putting out a few acid house white labels. Before long the talent was noticed by owners of the seminal Wax Factory imprint, Ron Wells and Chris Simmons, who began to release more of his material. Dave Pearce's Reachin Records also bought into the young producer's skills, fuelling the fire and enabling Beaver to set up a commercial studio with his mate Justin Drake in the early 1990s.

Leaving Peace Division to focus on his own material, Beaver invented the Dylan Rhymes moniker (a reference to Bob Dylan) and set about working on a breakbeat track for Junior Boys Own. The result was 1996s "Naked & Ashamed" which, due to a Smirnoff ad campaign, became one the label's biggest tracks (no mean feat considering JBO's pedigree). Since then he has cemented his reputation as one of the leaders of the electro, breakbeat and tech house scenes, through his output on Kingsize Records, Meat Katie's Whole9Yards and Lot49 labels and his own Blue Black imprint.

Besides original work, Beaver has also remixed the likes of Deep Dish, Infusion, Dave Gahan, Overseer, Unkle and Puretone while he has collaborated with Meat Katie, Christian J, Force Mass Motion (as Silencer) and Anthony J Gorry (on his 2004 album, Dead Famous).

On August 22nd, Dylan Rhymes will be touching down in the Northeast area finally after years of attempts at pulling a show together. His two Northeast shows consist of August 21st in Vermont at Club Metronome and August 22nd in Boston at Club Rise.

Marvin was nice enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions for us. You can also find a new mix from DJ Kares who will be opening for Dylan Rhymes in Boston, along with a mix from December that was compiled from DR. Enjoy!

[Melee] What is your name and what do you do?

[DR] My name is Marvin Beaver and I'm a record producer + DJ

[Melee] How long has DYLAN RHYMES been producing/djing?

[DR] I have been producing dance music since 1989 but have only been using the Dylan Rhymes moniker since 1996.

[Melee] What do you use in the studio? Do you rely on software or more on hardware to get the sounds you want?

[DR] I am pretty much software based but I use a mic pre to record certain sounds + vocals through to give it a lil bit of analog warmth

[Melee] Do you have any sort of vintage or strange equipment to make your sound?

[DR] Not any more - My studio environment revolves around a Mac and some speakers. The strangeness just comes naturally ;)

[Melee] Where have you toured in the world? And what place stands out from the rest as being the best gig to date?

[DR] I have pretty much been to all continents but I guess one of the best gigs has to be Burning Man which I played at for the first time last year. Unbelievablevibe there. Nothing quite like it anywhere else. People told me how amazing it was but I reserved my judgement and I was completely blown away!

[Melee] I know that you had your first experience at Burning Man recently and your planning on heading out to the Playa again this year. Tell me about your thoughts stepping onto the Playa for the first time?

[DR] I was very anxious after hearing so many amazing stories that it wouldn't live up to my expectations but I was so very wrong. It is a wonderful place. Its so isolated and the terrain is unlike anywhere else that it has a very mystical feel about it. The people were so cool and the events and art were incredible. Most definitely a high point of my life.

[Melee] Can you please explain to the public in your opinion the definition of "techfunk", and over the years have your sounds changed or stayed the same, and how?

[DR] To me Techfunk is a term which covers a whole load of genres which lets you be eclectic in your choice of music you produce or play. I like many different styles and my productions over the years have supported this but they have a constant which binds them together and that is the simplest way to describe it. I like to think I have progressed over the years but I am constantly pursuing the perfect mix. Never being 100% happy with your work makes you strive to do better.

[Melee] What are your thoughts on emergence and prevalence of digital formats in club music? Where do you see digital media ending up in the next few years?

[DR] I am 100% supporter of the digital age in club music. It is there for people to use and it is instant. Perfect!!! I see digital media ending up being almost 100% of all sales as Vinyl + Cd will become collectors only formats. All clubs will harbor equipment that will allow the dj/performer to bring only their hard drive and plug and play. This will be the not too distant future in my mind.

[Melee] What can people expect to see and hear when they attend an DYLAN RHYMES gig?

[DR] I think they get a chance to hear music from different genres with a bit of attitude and they get to see a dj who appreciates his job and is enjoying the music he is producing and playing.

[Melee] Who are your influences at the current moment?

[DR] I really like Martin Eyerer's stuff. Big fan of his + I am into a lot of the Popof productions. Both quite minimal for what I usually play but these guys are doing it with more balls.

[Melee] What other forms of music do you enjoy when you're not focusing on your production?

[DR] I never really listen to dance music when chilling so I tend to reach for stuff like Air or Depeche Mode. Good songs with great production. Lot to learn from listening to great songs

[Melee] Any advice to bedroom djs/producers?

[DR] This is your time. You are in the same place as me with a laptop and the internet. Get producing and get your music out there. The world is a tiny place and you can be anywhere in moments.

[Melee] What can people expect from DYLAN RHYMES in the years to come?

[DR] I'm going to strive for better productions and keep up with the scene as long as people like what I do then expect more tunes

[Melee] Would you like to share any final thoughts with the readers?

[DR] Thanks for taking an interest and hope to be in a club near you soon ;)

Audio:

DYLAN RHYMES - DECEMBER 2007 MIX SET

DJ KARES - FAH-Q MIX (AUGUST 2008 SET)

Circus @ Privus - Saturday August 9th

2008-08-07T07:10:00.000-07:00

Lectric Playground via Zebbler

2008-08-05T16:50:00.000-07:00

If you live in Boston, scratch that, the US and beyond and have never heard of Zebbler, then something isn't right. Pete was part of the Visuals for the Lectric Playground event at Estate last month and he put together a little video of the evening. Enjoy!

Twolipmag.com Interview Online Now!

2008-08-05T08:49:00.000-07:00

Recently did an interview for my friends over at Twolip Mag. Thanks to all those involved. You can read it by HERE

Dancing in the Dark (The Proxy)

2008-08-01T13:57:00.000-07:00

To celebrate the release of the motion picture ROBOCOP in Russian theaters this spring (Russian version ROBOTKOP!), Turbo presents the latest masterpiece by everyone’s favorite Muscovite prodigy PROXY: 40 seconds / Dance In Dark.

Dance In Dark, long supported by the usual suspects (EBNT2MDJTC) samples quirky Icelandic singer Djork to devastating effect, while 40 Seconds tears a page from global headlines with its scathing indictment of police brutality and government corruption.

Finally! We're Getting Married! 50 Days and Counting!

2008-08-01T12:59:00.001-07:00

So yes, after all this time I am finally about to marry my best friend. It seems like we have been engaged forever. With us saving money and the lifestyle and traveling that we are so used to, it hasn't been easy. It took us almost 3 years for crying out loud! But yes, in 50 days we depart for Jamaica and will officially be able to call Jade my wife. I am in fact the luckiest man around. I know a few friends and family members read this blog so I just wanted to make sure I mentioned some information. If you are going out to Jamaica with us, prepare for an amazing journey!

If you would like any details on the wedding in Jamaica, travel details, registry information, check out our polls and quizes, etc, you can visit us online at http://www.jadeandjason2008.com/

To my love, my princess, my Jade......... You will be my beautiful wife soon and you make me the happiest person on earth. I can not wait!

Love, your best friend Jason :-)

'Lectric Playground. We played, we laughed, we learned....

2008-08-01T12:29:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of hosting an event with Vicki of Basstown last week, Lectric Playground. I have to say it was such a refreshing feeling organizing an event with my friends simply to throw and amazing party. We had Tanner Ross and Sergio Santos on 4 Decks, along with myself and DJ Die Young. On the amazing visual installations that were put in just for this party Zebbler and Bloodsugar just brought the place to life! Lara Callahan on the above photobooth made all in attendance extremely happy to get some pictures snapped. I look forward to working with Vicki in the future on some more events. Together for our first time working alongside each other we also learned a lot about ourselves. It really is just like they say, everyday you learn something new. To those who were unable to attend, we certainly hope you can make the next one. Cheers, Coppo...> All the photos from the evening can be found HERE

The New New Blog is Ruthless! And I like that!

2008-07-29T16:27:00.000-07:00

For far too long now, I have watched too many blogs parading around and talking about shit that well, is just useless information. Who the fuck cares if you ate a shit ton of tacos and decided to drop a deuce on your boys couch? You made some sneakers? Wow, they look like they were the outcome of an acid trip gone bad at the fucking Chocolate Factory. Enough already! You wanna showcase stupid shit, well I hope you don't get caught slippin' by this new blog that was just erected! Its called THE NEW NEW and it's funny as all hell! Check it when you're not busy reading about a useless pocket knife that was designed by some dude that has Ice Cream cone on his hat! THE NEW NEW BLOG IS HERE!

West Coast Love - 2 Days in LA......

2008-07-27T07:41:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I had the pleasure of heading out to LA and meet up with my long lost partner MO7S. We played a couple gigs together and on Saturday had the chance to perform one of our legendary 4 table sets. It was certainly very inspiring to the both of us and walking out left us with sooooo much energy! Respect to Brian Thomas, Rhine, Ricki, Mo7s, Reid, Eva, Ground Control, Martha and Mark (of course baby Anderson) and KB for being such wonderful hosts during my time out there.

'LECTRIC PLAYGROUND - Friday July 25th!

2008-07-18T08:04:00.000-07:00

Vicki and I are very proud to present to you some of Boston's finest DJ's and VJ's! Prepare for an evening of transformation from the normal experiences!!!
Prepare for the "Lectric Playground

WOooOooOoOOoOO!!!

Misstress Barbara w/ DJ Melee @ The Estate - Friday!

2008-06-26T08:10:00.000-07:00

The time for the make up date for our February date that was snowed in has come. This Friday I will once again be attacking the Estate sound system with one of my favorite DJ's in the industry. If you would like guestlist just hit me up with an email at djmeleeusa@gmail.com. You can also check out the FACEBOOK EVENT HERE.

New Mix: "TechFunk2SoulClap" - Adventures of Soul Clap Podcast

2008-06-19T08:39:00.000-07:00

The boys over at SoulClap asked me to submit a mix for their podcast. I made a special set just for them and they did a wonderful write-up for the show. Very flattering to say the least. These boys have been crushing shit lately in Boston. And as they say such kind words about me, they themselves are just as important to our local dance community. Check out the mix, the write-up and a lot more goodies by visting, Episode 31: Melee, King Of Tech-Funk

Kid Blue 'Way Back / Ultimate Orange' EXCLUSIVELY at the Fat

2008-06-13T13:36:00.000-07:00

Kid Blue - ‘Way Back / Ultimate Orange’

Available EXCLUSIVELY in the Fat! Shop

DOWNLOAD HERE

Early support from: Dopamine, Danny Bonnici, Nico De Ceglia (Pete Tong Essential Mix), Tom Real & The Rogue Element, Jay Cunning (Kiss 100), BitRok, Plaza De Funk, Baobinga & ID, General MIDI, Disposable DJs, Jannette Slack, and others…

The name Kid Blue seems to be appearing everywhere these days as he continues to hold two residencies at opposite ends of the country (Technique in Leeds and Chew The Fat! at The End in London), and tour worldwide. He placed himself firmly on the map of the UK dance scene with his first EP on Fat! Records ‘Hairy Sambuca’ in 2006 followed by more releases and remixes on Lot49, Passenger and Sinister, and looks set to inject breaks and techno clubbers alike with vigor and vivacity with his new addictive ‘Way Back / Ultimate Orange’ EP.

His reputation as being incredibly versatile with his DJ sets spans through to his own productions where he compiles every up-to-date sound and fuses them all into his own unique creations. Sparking the reaction “Is he techno? Is he breaks? Who cares when the tunes are this good” from DJ Mag, Kid Blue really is on top of his game.

‘Way Back’ focuses brass samples blasting over wildly bouncy synth rhythms and a solid 4/4 beat. An old school break-beat seeps in for the breakdown which makes the fat 4/4 bass drum all the more powerful when it returns. A wonderfully dark track perfected with light funky elements to suit everyone, from the ones sitting down sipping WKD through to the hardcore clubbers dancing right next to the speakers.

Gritty and dirty bassline-driven ‘Ultimate Orange’ is a euphoric gem that DJs will keep from playing until the sun is about to rise. Kid Blue brings in an Electro-Breaks mash-up with a soothing ambience. Synth-string stabs, and eerie bleeps and sweeps scatter add a haunting finish to the pad, and the breathy vocals that float in and out (courtesy of Britney Spears!) are just the thing for this 5am track.

2008 has already seen Kid Blue go from strength to strength. He masterminded April’s huge Chew The Fat! event 'Troublestock!', not to mention creating Fat! lineups for SpringEight, Zoo8, and Chew The Fat!’s second summer-long season at We Love…Space in Ibiza, as well as finding time to spin tunes all over the world. And not one to take his role as a producer lightly, he is already working on his next Fat! EP which will be released in September, not to mention a remix of “Vapour Trail” for Elite Force’s U&A imprint, a collaboration with Lot49 label boss Meat Katie, and more remixes for Sinister Recordings. For more info, go to www.myspace.com/kid_blue

You can out the whole FAT Club by visiting their sick site http://www.thefatclub.com/

ReLoad - Detroit Bar - Costa Mesa - CA - July 19th!

2008-06-12T14:23:00.000-07:00

On July 19th my good buddies at DJ Culture will be hosting another installment of their ReVent parties. This time around, myself and Mo7S will be setting off one of our legendary 2 mixer - 4 table performances! Also on the bill for the evening, John Kelly, Brian Seed, Brian Thomas, Evilbunnie and much more. You can peep the details by visting: RELOAD DETAILS

Duplex - June 5th @ Goodlife - Free Bass!

2008-05-27T18:57:00.000-07:00

Ghetto Blasters - Wednesday May 21st @ Goodlife

2008-05-20T16:15:00.000-07:00

WE KICK THE HEAVY SHIT ALLLLLL NIGHT!!

Shit's free son!

Bernard Purdie & DJ Kon @ The Phoenix Landing

2008-05-13T17:08:00.000-07:00

A little video that we compiled from the night of..... enjoy.

Bernard "Pretty" Purdie x's Boston x's RBMA!

2008-05-02T09:29:00.000-07:00

This past week has really been such an amazing one. Myself and the Boston RBMA crew put together our third workshop to bring awareness to Boston about the Red Bull Music Academy being held in Barcelona, Spain this year.

For our third one, we wanted to do something very special. A grand finale if you will, and it was not only that but so much more. A once in a lifetime experience for so many of us. A lesson in history and into the future. We invited Mr. Bernard "Pretty" Purdie into Boston and he was more than happy to come in and help spread his knowledge and history. Now if you are unaware at this point of who I am speaking of, please allow me to quote Mr. Jeff Carvalho when he said:

"Here's a quick rundown:

1. Bernard is the single most recorded drummer on the planet.
2. He's performed and session'd with everyone from Aretha to Steely Dan.
3. He's a believer if the progression of music and does not hate on technology to do it.
4. The "Purdie Shuffle" has been sampled and re-cut thousands of times over."

We began the week by having DJ Kon, Jeff Carvalho, Seth and Jason all sit down for a dinner to allow everyone to speak and get to know one another. Dinner was at The Beehive in downtown Boston and was phenomenal. I give the food two thumbs up!

Now, I will say right off the bat. When this man starts speaking, people shut up and listen. He is like a human dictionary. A man who has seen so much that it makes you just want to ask questions and speak for days...... And Bernard certainly has no problem keeping you listening for hours. Such a delightful man.. :-)

We then headed over to the infamous Wally's Jazz Cafe to hear some of the city's finest and have a cocktail. Well, not even 30 minutes into being in the room, Bernard was recognized and asked to join in on the session. He killed it!

Moving on to Tuesday, we picked up Bernard for a quick interview over at WERS and then proceeded to the Phoenix Landing where the main event began!

The night consisted of DJ Kon on the turntables, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie on drums, special guests Myanna on Sax and two very special guests from Berklee playing Sax and Trumpet. All those in attendance at the Phoenix Landing had their minds blown! Bernard is by far the most inspirational person I have ever spoken with and it was quite an honor to not only be in his company but to listen to him speak and play for us. We will have audio, video and a lot more pics coming soon. Thank you so much to Jeff @ High Snobiety, the WERS crew, Paul @ Sabian Cymbals, Sean @ Boston Drum Center and most importantly Bernard and the lovely Osa @ 3B's Music & Records.

RBMA Workshop w/ BERNARD PURDIE! April 29th!

2008-04-17T13:11:00.001-07:00

ADIDAS: SUPERSTAR

2008-04-11T12:32:00.000-07:00

SUPERSTAR
Adidas, Surface to Air, and Upper Playground make a beautiful movie together. Talk about big shoes to fill… As part of its Celebrate Originality campaign, adidas is launching a series of short films inspired by iconic sneakers. The newest, entitled The Left-Right Project, is a design-off between East and West coast fashion-art collectives Surface to Air and Upper Playground, respectively. Adidas crafted a pair of SUV-sized Superstars, complete with fire hose shoelaces, the artists got to work customizing, and the results will be showcased on the Venice Beach boardwalk.KATRINA MITZELIOTISTune in Tuesday, April 15th, to watch the transformation right here on nylonmag.com... In the meantime, check out these teaser outtakes below!

http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=1281

From the turntable to the roundtable: One room. Eight local DJs

2008-04-07T13:50:00.000-07:00

REPEAT AFTER us: a DJ is not a jukebox. If there’s anything that echoes in our head on a recent Friday afternoon, as we sip beers around a table in the back room of the Boston Billiard Club, it’s those six words. At the table with us: eight of the city’s finest DJs, for a discussion covering everything from their pure, infectious enthusiasm for their craft to persistent problems in the industry. Our panel features Charlie and Eli of DJ duo Soul Clap; veteran DJ Bruno, who runs UtopiaBoston.com and has been spinning in Boston for more than two decades; DJ Melee, who describes his sound as “breaks, beats, and basslines”; DJ Knife of Fresh Produce at the Good Life and Marinate at the Milky Way; Ms. Thang, who spins hip-hop, reggae, funk, soul, and house; and DJs Die Young and Baltimoroder, both known for their work at hipster parties like Make It New and Thunderdome.

Myself and seven other Boston based dj's were asked to sit down and discuss Boston's music and the "scene". Thank you goes out to the Stuff @ Night staff for having us in and letting us speak our minds. You can read the whole article here at STUFF AT NIGHT

WORD OF THE WEEK: YARD SALE

2008-04-06T02:51:00.000-07:00

YARD SALE: def: When a skier or snowboarder eats it on the slopes and loses all of their gear. If a skier loses his skies, poles, hat, goggles, and anything else, shout "YARD SALE" from the ski lift above him.

"While the skier denied that he lost his skis and poles in the fall, everyone that saw it knew that in reality his fall was a classic yard sale"

that would be me (Jade) each time i "try" to get off the chair lift... god damn winter sports... give me a beach and the ocean and i'm fearless.... LOL

Bjork's 3-D "Wanderlust" Video - Amazing!

2008-04-02T12:17:00.000-07:00

The stills seen above and below come from the the "Wanderlust" video, which, as previously reported, has been been rendered in thrilling 3-D. It will feature on a DVD accompanying the remix-ridden "Wanderlust" single (3-D glasses included!), due April 14 on One Little Indian. The Encyclopedia Pictura-directed spectacle will also premiere on Yahoo.com March 31, and folks without 3-D glasses can still dazzle over a separate, 2-D version. Check out a teaser clip for the 2-D version below. (cheers to: Pitchfork Media)

I have never been so impressed with any other artists work, as I am with Bjork. When you think she has out done herself, she steps it up to the next level. When you think the boundaries have been broken, she once again, breaks them again. She is a forward thinking, amazing artist. That is all. You can view the VIDEO HERE!

MONISM001: MO7S - King Claw - (Jamie Kidd Rmx) Itunes!

2008-04-01T17:22:00.000-07:00

PREVIEW & PURCHASE HERE!

As we have come to learn, sometimes when you want something done right, you need to call on your friends and start your own label. That's just what Stephen Manders aka MO7S has done. With the recent change in direction of my life I am steering back to my roots and where I belong. Alongside best friend and fellow production brother, MO7S. I have headed straight back into the studio and production has been full on for the last few months. I really have to say, I have never felt so happy. As "King Claw" will mark the first release for MONISM MUSIC, a label specializing in techno, tech-funk, minimal, and anything that is banging and crunchy. Releases are scheduled and on the way down the pipeline for the rest of 2008, including production from such artists as Jon Cates of Cates & dpL, Brian Thomas, Si Begg, Myself and of course label-boss Mo7s. Today is the release date of MONISM 001! Cheers and we look forward to making sound systems bump.

SHEPARD FAIREY IS COMING TO BOSTON!!!

2008-03-28T17:00:00.000-07:00

That's right folks! July 30th - October 26th 2008 the man behind OBEY will be having a showcase at The Institute Of Contemporary Art in Boston!

Friday - March 25th @ The Estate - Boston!

2008-03-27T19:28:00.000-07:00

All I can really say about this particular club is..... it's my second favorite right now since we relocated from the Avalon system. Banging banging system..... enjoy!

Saturday - March 26th @ Club Therapy - Providence!

2008-03-27T19:25:00.000-07:00

It's back down to the mainroom system at Club Therapy. While all our friends are gathering down in South Beach for the Winter Music Conference, all those who remain behind will gather for an evening of full on bass driven beats.

I WANT THIS

2008-03-21T08:24:00.000-07:00

24-Hour Party People know what time it is when N.Y.'s counter-culture couturiers create a paint-by-numbers world of drama with two glittering looks. Choose from Good Girl for day, Bad Girl for night...or be the superstar you are and flip it!

http://www.maccosmetics.com/home.tmpl

RBMA - Workshop #2 - March 26th @ Goodlife

2008-03-20T10:45:00.000-07:00

RBMA - Workshop #1 - March 25th @ Suite

2008-03-20T10:23:00.001-07:00

"The Red Bull Music Academy is a multi-genre event created for DJs,musicians, producers, MCs, singers, sound engineers (you get thepicture)…anyone with a true passion for music and its evolution. Receive aunique opportunity to discuss music, equipment, techniques, share ideas,and create with musicians and artists from across the world! Listen to andlearn from the shared experiences of our tutors and special guest lectures.

Previous locations for RBMA include Rome, Cape Town, London, Berlin, andAustralia! This year's location will be held in Barcelona Spain andapplication phase for selection is from March 14th thru May 5th.

The Red Bull Music Academy is free to apply, with ALL EXPENSES PAID! Don'tmiss your opportunity to experience this phenomenal event! To provide moreinformation on the academy itself and the application process, we will haveinformation available at a few local Boston Workshops including Pan-Pot @Suite (March 25th), Caspa @ Goodlife (March 26th) and a very special Aprilworkshop with a soon to be announced worldwide recognized guest speaker.Meanwhile, please visit http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com to learn more about the Academy and view some amazing past lecturers speak their thoughts."

Pan-Pot of Mobilee will be playing Boston on Tuesday March 25th so I have arranged a little workshop earlier in the evening before they play in collaboration with this year's red bull music academy application phase and Black Magic of Boston. Speak, listen, learn.....If you unaware of what I am talking about visit the redbullmusicacademy.com website or stop by this or any of the other workshops happening in the city.....

WORD OF WEEK: RETRO

2008-03-19T15:04:00.000-07:00

Retro
Def. 1) A contemporary object or style containing elements of, but not replicating, an object or style from a previous era

Retro Retard
Def. 1) Person who obliviously wears out-of-style clothes.

See People!! There are rules when it comes to being "retro"... Rules Damn It!!

Red Bull x's Lab Boston x's Forum

2008-03-15T11:33:00.000-07:00

Headed up to Waterville Valley this week to drink and ride with a group of players from many different angles of industries. Clothing, music, snowboarding, scenesters, etc.... Check out the pics and more information that the infamous Rob Heppler of Hypebeast and Iris Robert did some sick pics as well.

The Goods! Burton Doom Bindings

2008-03-15T07:08:00.000-07:00

Burton's new "Doom" binding looks amazing. It has a matte olive finish with black and grey undertones. The binding features a new toe cap that look good and it comes in at only $200. Steve "Pink Mohawk" over at East Coast Alpine in Danvers was nice enough to recommend and sort me out with these bad boys. Can't wait to test them out!

FREAKY: Caution the Following News Story is Disturbing

2008-03-14T09:33:00.000-07:00

'It was her choice'
By Roxana Hegeman, ASSOCIATED PRESS, 3:42 a.m. March 13, 2008

WICHITA, Kan. – A 35-year-old woman who sat on her boyfriend's toilet for so long that her body was stuck to the seat by the time he called police had a phobia about leaving the bathroom, the boyfriend said.

“She is an adult; she made her own decision,” said her boyfriend, Kory McFarren. “I should have gotten help for her sooner; I admit that. But after a while, you kind of get used to it.”
Advertisement The case drew nationwide attention after Ness County Sheriff Bryan Whipple said it appeared the Ness City woman's skin had grown around the seat in the two years she apparently was in the bathroom.

“We pried the toilet seat off with a pry bar and the seat went with her to the hospital,” Whipple said. “The hospital removed it.”

McFarren, 36, said he can't be certain how long Pam Babcock stayed in the bathroom because “time just went by so quick I can't pinpoint how long.” He said beatings she received in her childhood caused her phobia.

“It just kind of happened one day; she went in and had been in there a little while, the next time it was a little longer. Then she got it in her head she was going to stay – like it was a safe place for her,” McFarren said.

But McFarren said she moved around in the bathroom during that time, bathed and changed into the clothes he brought her. He brought food and water to her. They had conversations and had an otherwise normal relationship – except it all happened in the bathroom.

McFarren said he finally called police Feb. 27 after he became worried because Babcock was acting groggy – like she didn't know what was going on, except she was awake. What emergency responders found when they went into bathroom has left residents of this small western Kansas town buzzing, and law enforcement officials incredulous.

Police found the clothed woman sitting on the toilet, her sweat pants down to mid-thigh. She was “somewhat disoriented,” and her legs looked like they had atrophied, Whipple said. “She was not glued. She was not tied. She was just physically stuck by her body,” Whipple said. “It is hard to imagine. ... I still have a hard time imagining it myself.”

She initially refused emergency medical services, but was finally convinced by responders and her boyfriend that she needed to be checked out at a hospital. “She said that she didn't need any help, that she was OK and did not want to leave,” he said.

Whipple said the county attorney will determine whether any charges should be filed against McFarren. McFarren, who works at an antique store, said he has been taking care of Babcock for the 16 years they have lived together. He insisted that he tried to coax her out of the bathroom every day.

“And her reply would be, 'Maybe tomorrow,'” Whipple said. “According to him, she did not want to leave the bathroom.” She was reported in fair condition Wednesday at a hospital in Wichita, about 150 miles southeast of Ness City. Whipple said she has refused to cooperate with medical providers or law enforcement investigators.

Babcock has an infection in her legs that has damaged her nerves, and there is a possibility she may wind up in a wheelchair, McFarren said. James Ellis, a neighbor, said he had known the woman since she was a child, but that he had not seen her for at least six years. “I don't think anybody can make any sense out of it,” Ellis said.

Babcock had a tough childhood after her mother died at a young age and apparently was usually kept inside the house as she grew up, he said. “It really doesn't surprise me,” Ellis said. “What surprises me is somebody wasn't called in a bit earlier.”

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

WTF???? Seriously ... 2 Years Straight... I can't still for 2 Hours Straight...

THROWBACK: BETTER OFF DEAD

2008-03-13T08:49:00.001-07:00

I would like to take a moment and pay homage to probably one of the best 80's movies, EVER!! Better Off Dead was on cable this weekend... I have to admit.. it was funnier now then it was back then... probably because I didn't understand some of the scenarios when I was 8 years old... hahaha
My two favorite scenes are Christmas morning when the family is opening presents.. All the frozen TV dinners from Mom!! (something my own mother would do).. And Charles De Mar giving Lane a pep talk about skiing the K12 and Charles screaming about the street value of the mountain... HAHAHA!!
From the Lovable Characters... Lane Myer, Mrs. Myer, Charles De Mar, the Paper Boy, Ricky, Monique Junot and the Wacky Humor... (Some of which I still quote daily)... I think this movie is an absolute Classic!!
I love 80's Movies... I highly recommend curling up with some pop corn and lots of blankets on a rainy Sunday afternoon and laughing your ass off to John Cusack and "Better Off Dead."

She-Bop - Grand Opening Night! Thursday 3/13

2008-03-12T20:41:00.000-07:00

I'll be throwing down at the Grand Opening of SHE-BOP Thursday evening. If your in the area and looking to get down and dirty, please join us!

WORD OF THE WEEK: SLANG

2008-03-12T09:40:00.000-07:00

Slang
Def. 1.) Unofficial language (words or grammar) or interpretation of language, usually because the language is too recent or not used widespread enough to be assimilated officially. Slang exists in pretty much every language, and is part of the natural evolution of a language

Def. 2.) Future cause of illiteracy

http://www.urbandictionary.com/

... kicking off our Word of the Week entry... I figured the word SLANG is pretty apprioriate...
keep your eyes peeled for upcoming slap happy definitions..

PEOPLE: BJORK

2008-03-07T14:19:00.000-08:00

"i have been asked by many for a statement after dedicating my song "declare independence" to both kosovo and tibet ( amongst others ) on different occasions. "

"i would like to put importance on that i am not a politician, i am first and last a musician and as such i feel my duty to try to express the whole range of human emotions. the urge for declaring independence is just one of them but an important one that we all feel at some times in our lives. this song was written more with the personal in mind but the fact that it has translated to its broadest meaning, the struggle of a suppressed nation, gives me much pleasure

i would like to wish all individuals and nations good luck in their battle for independence. "

justice !

warmth , björk.

www.bjork.com

WHICH WAS HER RESPONSE TO THE SITUATION REPORTED ABOUT BELOW

Bjork's Cry for Tibet Draws Ire of Chinese Government,

AP Says By Mark Schoifet

March 7 (Bloomberg) -- China plans to crack down on foreign performers after the Icelandic singer Bjork yelled ``Tibet, Tibet'' at the end of her concert in Shanghai this week, the Associated Press reported. Bjork's comments ``broke Chinese law and hurt Chinese people's feelings,'' the Culture Ministry said in a statement today, according to AP. The singer's actions drew rare attention inside China to the government's 58-year rule over the Himalayan region, AP said. China's often harsh treatment of Tibet has drawn frequent condemnation from foreign governments and activists, the wire service said.

Many Tibetans consider the exiled Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to be their rightful leader. The government statement, posted on the Culture Ministry's Web site, also said ``there is no country that admits that Tibet is an `independent country.''' Bjork shouted ``Tibet'' after performing the song ``Declare Independence'' on March 2. The quirky singer, known for her odd outfits and unorthodox vocal stylings, has performed the song to support Kosovo and other independence movements in the past, AP said.

To contact the reporter on this story: Mark Schoifet in New York at
mschoifet@bloomberg.net / www.bloomberg.com

Sunday Brunch - Starts This Sunday - March 9th

2008-03-07T03:51:00.000-08:00

This Sunday we kick off our first Sunday Brunch. I have been waiting on this for a while and just love the idea of getting a group of open minded music junkies together. It's being held in our new Boston home studio location and if you are interested in attending, you MUST RSVP. There are only a few available spots left for this week due to limited capacity.