New York Governor David Patterson (whose family background is Jamaican) and Mayor Michael Bloomberg are calling this Sunday, May 4 a “Day of Reggae,” coinciding with the 27th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA). The event takes place at the Apollo Theater and will feature performances and award presentations from Beenie Man, Ky-Mani Marley, Doug E. Fresh, Tarrus Riley, Freddie McGregor, Etana, Buju Banton, Macka Diamond, Lady G, Tony Rebel, Lady Ann, Dean Fraser, and Junior Reid.
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Pon Di Wire: Elephant Man In Africa, Bounty Banned, Johnny Osbourne Reissued
Posted: April 30th, 2008, 12:24pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
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James Pants to Tour with Jamie Lidell
Posted: April 30th, 2008, 11:51am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
The musically divergent, Spokane, Washington resident James Pants will leave home next week to play several dates around North America, the majority of which are part of the Jamie Lidell tour soon to be making its way around the country.
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Entertain Us: The State of Electronica
Posted: April 30th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
It’s 2008, and Moby's made up his mind. He's done with touring.
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Brazilian Girls, DJ Bitman, and Ticklah Headline LAMC
Posted: April 30th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
New York City will host the ninth annual Latin Alternative Music Conference this summer from July 8 - 12. Tying together artists who share the Spanish language and sometimes little else, the conference presents a spread of artists both geographically and stylistically diverse.
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Top 10: Flying Lotus, Arc Lab, Free Kitten
Posted: April 29th, 2008, 2:37pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
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Elaste 2 Comp Offers Superb Space Disco
Posted: April 29th, 2008, 9:04am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
With electronic music cluttered with myriad hybrids and subgenres, some readers may wonder, is there really room for another disco offshoot? After all, Norway’s Lindstrom and Prins Thomas have popularized their psychedelic cosmic-disco, Germany’s Get Physical and Systematic labels trade in bass-driven electro-disco, and acts like LCD Soundsystem, Headman, and The Rapture brought disco-punk to the masses.
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PLURed Vision: 15 Years of XLR8R
Posted: April 28th, 2008, 12:56pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
From our early days of printing off of floppy discs at a Seattle Kinko’s to navigating the online-publishing revolution, XLR8R has tried to keep it as real and as DIY as possible. For the occasion of our 15-year anniversary, we editors decided to throw our boss a few questions about how we got here.
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Yoni Wolf vs. Bob Mould: Making a Scene
Posted: April 28th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Since his days as the lead singer and guitarist in Hüsker Dü, the Minneapolis, MN-based band that was synonymous with U.S. hardcore punk of the early ’80s, Bob Mould has defined what it means to be “indie.” A child of the internet, Yoni Wolf, of hip-hop experimentalists Why?, took a different path to underground success.
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Loading... Guitar Hero IV Gets New Instruments, Spore Creature Creator
Posted: April 28th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Spore Creature Creator
The long-awaited evolution simulator, Spore, from Sims creator Will Wright, will begin rearing its head when the Spore Creature Creator is released on June 17.Creature Creator will allow would-be gods their first chance to begin constructing, trading, and showing off their own race of beings, which can then be imported into the final version of Spore, due out later in the fall.
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Greensleeves Announces New Signings
Posted: April 25th, 2008, 11:51am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Since announcing a partnership with New York’s VP Records at the beginning of 2008, London’s Greensleeves label has been far from dormant.
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Ghostly and Adult Swim Release Free Compilation
Posted: April 24th, 2008, 4:30pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Ann Arbor's Ghostly imprint has teamed up with the Adult Swim crew for not just any old release, but a free one. The 19-track, digital-only Ghostly Swim compilation will feature the label's usual suspects, like Matthew Dear, Aeroc, Kill Memory Crash, and Osborne, along with Flying Lotus, Samiyam, Dark Party (Eliot Lipp and Leo 123), and other friends. BoyCatBird, Ghostly's new mascot, also makes its animated debut here, in the form of a music video.
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Pon Di Wire: Randy’s Anniversary, Reggae Sumfest Announced, Junior Reid Album
Posted: April 23rd, 2008, 12:50pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Thirty years ago, on April 22, 1978, the historic One Love peace concert, headlined by Bob Marley & The Wailers, took place in Jamaica. The concert’s apex was when Marley, back in Jamaica after a two year exile, brought the country’s two political leaders–the PNP’s Michael Manley and JLP’s Edward Seaga – onstage to shake hands.
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Németh Makes Rare North American Appearances
Posted: April 23rd, 2008, 9:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Erstwhile member of Radian and founder of Mosz Records Stefan Németh is giving U.S. and Canadian fans a rare treat–namely in the form of a few appearances that mark the first time the experimental producer has performed this side of the Atlantic in four years.
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Atmosphere: More than a Feeling
Posted: April 23rd, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Throughout the late ’90s and into 2000, Sean Daley, the 35-year-old rapper known as Slug, helped define backpack rap as half of the group Atmosphere.
His autobiographical, heart-on-sleeve storytelling, which ran over producer Anthony “Ant” Davis’ clear-cut, sample-based hip-hop loops, became a hallmark of a genre that defied mainstream hip-hop’s hoes ‘n’ hustlers mentality.
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Immortal Technique Releases Final Album in Revolutionary Series
Posted: April 23rd, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Immortal Technique, the Harlem-raised rapper better known to his parents as Felipe Coronel, will release The Third World, the final installment of the Revolutionary series that launched his career, on June 24 via Viper Records.
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The Orb Preps New Album
Posted: April 22nd, 2008, 10:51am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Members of The Orb want to make it very clear that their forthcoming full-length is, in no way, a "comeback" album. According to their press release, founding members Alex Paterson and Youth have been collaborating in their hometown of London for the last few years and have a "retro-fresh" album ready for the record stores as a result of this, a release "created purely upon the need to work together."
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Burial to Mix Next DJ Kicks Compilation
Posted: April 22nd, 2008, 10:17am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Four Tet, Henrik Schwarz, Booka Shade, and Hot Chip have all ensured !K7's DJ Kicks compilation series remains an eclectic, multi-genre primer on new music the label has always intended it to be. South London's Burial will follow suite when he assumes mixing duties for the latest installment, to be released later this summer. The famously press-shy producer has hinted that the mix will contain techno and R&B, as well as dubstep, though of course, he isn't jumping to give any interviews about the release.
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Q & A: The Death Set
Posted: April 22nd, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Excerpts from Vivian Host’s interview with Johnny Siera of The Death Set.
XLR8R: You’re from Australia’s Gold Coast. Why do you say the Gold Coast is gross?
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Domu’s Label Kicks Into High Gear
Posted: April 21st, 2008, 2:52pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Ever feel like electronic music these days is lacking something? Like originality, emotion, artfulness, and authenticity?
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Loading... GTA IV, Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe
Posted: April 21st, 2008, 2:39pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Rock Band Album: Judas Priest
Since Rock Band was unveiled last year, EA promised that in addition to the game having a downloadable song here and there, aficionados would also be able to download entire albums from big rock artists such as the Who and Metallica. People were stoked.But nine months later, and not a peep had been uttered in regards to whole albums. Until this week, that is! And it’s a doozy…
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Soulwax, Ricardo Villalobos Added to Sonar 2008 Lineup
Posted: April 18th, 2008, 12:35pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
A grip of new artists have been confirmed for the 2008 Sonar Festival, taking place this year from June 19 - 21, 2008. This follows news of appearances from The Field, Ewan Person, Boys Noize, Flying Lotus, Neon Neon, and dozens of others, are all set to descend upon the city of Barcelona for the festivities.
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These New Puritans Announce First North American Tour
Posted: April 18th, 2008, 12:21pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Across the pond, the four members of Southend, U.K.-based outfit These New Puritans have a reputation for hyperactive live shows that incorporate elements of post-punk, dubstep, and '80s industtrial music, a combination that's also prevalent on their recently released Domino album, Beat Pyramid. Stateside fans will have a chance to witness this pack of youngsters in the live setting in June, when the band embarks on its first-ever North American tour.
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Swervedriver and Interpol Members Form Magnetic Morning
Posted: April 18th, 2008, 11:50am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
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Droid Behavior: High-Tech Trio
Posted: April 18th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
When you think about minimal techno some places come to mind: Berlin, Detroit… hell, all of Europe. Los Angeles, not so much. Yes, John Tejada and Cytrax hail from here, but promoting techno in the land of plastic surgery and palm trees has always been an uphill battle. Which explains why the founders of Droid Behavior had to trick Southern Californians into joining their fledgling motorik movement.
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The Cinematic Orchestra Readies Live Album and Tour
Posted: April 18th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
The Royal Albert Hall's most famous and infamous concerts may have taken place more than four decades ago, like the time The Beatles and Rolling Stones shared the stage or when Bob Dylan antagonized his audience with electric guitars, but the historically revered venue continues to have one of the best reputations in the world. All of that admiration is well earned considering that the venue has 4,000 seats, audiophile-approved sound, and enough room for a full orchestra to perform.
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Five Star by Miss Kittin
Posted: April 17th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Miss Kittin, the queen of moody electro-tech, picks her favorite goth records.
1. Dead Can Dance
Into the Labyrinth
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Adidas Produces Gigantic Shoes for Short Film Project
Posted: April 17th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Sneaker hoes take note. Shoewear giant Adidas has produced a pair of its iconic Superstar sneakers, and this set is literally bigger than your average SUV. The 15-foot long kicks sport shoelaces made of firehose material, as well as art from both coasts represented on the respective "left" and "right" shoes.
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Free EP from Junk Science's Baje One
Posted: April 16th, 2008, 1:09pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Baje One, the MC half of Brooklyn-based hip-hop outfit Junk Science and erstwhile Nuclear Family member, has gone solo for a moment and laced fans with a new, free release. Despite claims on his MySpace page that his work alone isn't truly solo, because he doesn't make beats, the six tracks on The Weightless EP nonetheless find the artist firmly holding center stage. J.
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Pon Di Wire: Bob’s Mom Passes, Mavado Denied U.S. Entry, Israel Vibration
Posted: April 16th, 2008, 11:29am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Bob Marley’s mother, Cedella Marley Booker, died at her home in Florida last Tuesday, April 8. She was 81. Ms Booker, who was honored in a memorial service yesterday, was not only the King of Reggae’s mom, but an author and artist in her own right who recorded several albums and remained active in her community to the end.
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Mutek 2008 Full Lineup Revealed
Posted: April 16th, 2008, 11:20am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
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Chris Duncan: Punk Rocker to DIY Mystic
Posted: April 16th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
“I have fallen into everything I have ever done,” states 34-year-old Chris Duncan, who moved to the West Coast on a whim some years ago from his native New Jersey. Landing in Oakland, via a stint on the Tahoe slopes, this punk rock die-hard proceeded to get mystical, creating an organic body of work where wood putty, paint, lines of pencil and string, and pink tape converge into cosmic transmissions that suggest clues to the mysteries of the universe.
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Take the XLR8R.com Reader Survey
Posted: April 15th, 2008, 1:27pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
While we're always thrilled to spend the mornings sifting through the numerous comments left on XLR8R.com, the web staff is greedy to know more about its readers, and have prepped the XLR8R.com reader survey to find out all the details. Tell us about your favorite genres, sections of the site, social networking habits, how you get your hands on new music, and more, and you'll be in the running to win a stack of CDs.
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Ghostland Observatory: Indie-Dance
Posted: April 15th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Despite its reputation as a hotbed of live music, Austin, Texas still loves its daily dose of mid-’90s dance crack–at least according to Ghostland Observatory frontman Aaron Behrens. “Everybody loves Jammin’ 105.9!” he crows, citing his favorite local radio station and most recent source of artistic inspiration. “C+C Music Factory, Marky Mark... ’90s, like, sweat dance. It’s the shit!
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Audion Announces New EP
Posted: April 14th, 2008, 12:44pm MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Audion's forthcoming Billy Says Go EP came into being when the title track landed in the hands of a few DJs and requests for more started pouring in. And though the three songs contained on the EP–set for release May 28 via Spectral Sound–don't bear titles quite as suggestive as 2005's "Just Fucking" or 2006's "Mouth to Mouth," Billy Says Go nonetheless contains that seductive flavor generally associated with Audion's music.
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Seun Kuti Tours U.S., Issues Debut Album
Posted: April 14th, 2008, 11:04am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
When Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti died in 1997, the world was temporarily left without his pioneering Nigerian funk sounds. Luckily, Fela’s oldest son Femi quickly appeared, releasing his strong debut, Fight To Win, in 2001. However, it was obvious that the Kuti scion intended to not only honor his father’s well-established rhythm, but also incorporate Western R&B, hip-hop, and electronic influences. Femi found a new audience, but fans of his father’s organic groove were left wanting more.
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Christopher Willits Tour Kicks off Today
Posted: April 14th, 2008, 10:49am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Christopher Willits–multi-instrumentalist, producer, and XLR8R TV star–will take a break from making music to hit several cities in the U.S. and Canada with drone-ambient duo Stars of the Lid.
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Bad Dudes Ready East Coast Tour
Posted: April 14th, 2008, 9:55am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Nothing quite beats seeing Bad Dudes share the stage alongside bands like HEALTH and The Mai Shi at The Smell, but those East of the Mississippi will nonetheless get a chance to witness the L.A.-based spazz rockers performing tracks off their forthcoming Eat Drugs release in the live setting, beginning this week. A follow up to their 2006 self-titled debut, the new album is a strange mix of psychedelic choruses, synth-punk riffs, and shades of classic rock.
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10 Years of Shitkatapult's Finest Moments
Posted: April 14th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
The release of Smashits, an 11-song compilation featuring the likes of Fenin, T. Raumschmiere (a.k.a. Marco Haas), and Deichkind, marks Berlin label Shitkatapult’s 10th anniversary of knocking out abstract-techno bangers and knocking down beer bottles galore.
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Chromeo, Three Legged Legs Do Zombie Film for Zune Arts
Posted: April 14th, 2008, 1:00am MDT by XLR8R Magazine
Flying Lotus