Micro Chip League-"New York"(1988)

Pale Blue-"One Last Thing"(2015)

Best shit from 2015.

Murder City Devils-"Press Gang"(2000)

To see The Murder City Devils or not to see The Murder City Devils at Webster Hall? I fucking hate Webster Hall.

Depeche Mode-"Policy of Truth"(1990)

Another 12" single I just picked up in hopes of tentative DJ gig soon. We'll see....

Ministry-"Nature of Love"(1985)

I recently picked up this 12" single.

Tame Impala-"The Less I Know The Better"(2015)

Sick gorilla love affair video from these Aussie weirdos making music for normos.

Beach Fossils-"Clash The Truth"(2013)

"Beach Fossils are wack af. We seent em at SXSW a few years ago when we got those free Taco Bell tacos in Doritos shells..."
-A. Irvine.

Lewis Reed & Group - "Your Love" (1962)

David Bowie-"Blackstar"(2015)

This track owns. It's like David Bowie made a similar krautrock inspired song off Kid A, but it pisses me off to say that because Bowie was playing Kraftwerk through the PA at his shows to warm up his audience while Thom Yorke was only ten years old.

Frankie Cosmos-"Young"(2015)

This song is on Pitchfork.

Fancy-"Lady of Ice"(1987)

Italian disco.

Blur-"Sing"(1991)

From the Trainspotting soundtrack (and their album Leisure). I've been listening to this soundtrack lately, and it really withstands the test of time. 

Kimiko Kasai - "Vibration" (1977)

Chromatics-"Girls Just Wanna Have Some"(2015)

Chromatics covering Cyndi Lauper.

Medium Medium - "So Hungry So Angry" (1981)

Grimes-"Flesh without Blood"(2015)

Here is the highly polished yet still remarkably dark and charming video from Grimes's new album out soon.

Pinkish Black-"Brown Rainbow"(2015)

This lp came out Friday on Relapse Records. It slays. Andthese dudes are really nice to boot.

Dust-"Trespass Against Us"(2015)

Out now on 2MR Records.

Pylon - "Cool" (1980)

Pictureplane-"Technomancer"(2015)

Pictureplane has been working on this album for years. I think it sounds great and is just what i'd expect from Travis- dance,trance,throwback techno etc. The last time i saw him at Palisades in Bushwick he slayed.

Hot Chip-"Huarache Lights [A/Jus/Ted remix](2015)

Siq remix. I want to make it to one of Justin Strauss's DJ gigs around Brooklyn sometime.

Kurt Vile-"Shame Chamber"(2013)

I think this may be my favorite Kurt Vile song from this lp.

Jamie XX-"Loud Places[Mike Simonetti remix](2015)

One of my favorite albums of the year with a dark remix by you-know-who.

Neon Indian-"Slumlord Rising"(2015)

I'm feeling this video.

Absu-"The Temples of Offal [demo]"(1991)

Early Dallas (Plano, actually) black metal with Equitant on bass. I'm thinking hard on ordering this cassette from him.

Equimanthorn-"Reflections of the First Rays of the Moon pt II"(1994)

Ritual dark ambient project from Equitant.

Starchaser Network-"New York U Know"(2006)

I was just going through some of Equitant's prolific and genre spanning projects. More Equitant posts to come.

Absum-"Purgatoire"(2010)

I finally listened to this tape Ed gave me for my birthday (2 years ago?). 3rd pressing, come on Ed!

Bedhead-"Disorder"(1994)

I recently found a cache of mix tapes from high school and later. This cover was the 2nd song on my "Winter of '02" mix (the original version by Joy Division started Side A).

Lust For Youth-"Better Looking Brother"(2015)

The new single from one of my faves.

Erykah Badu-"Hotling Bling"(2015)

Shout out to the best track to come out of Dallas since Pantera - and it's a cover. Just kiddin'.

Book of Love-"Boy"(1986)

I'm thinking about throwing this song into a DJ set next week. I love the bells in this one.

Oran 'Juice' Jones - "The Rain" (1986)

Shintaro Sakamoto - "Mask On Mask" (2012)

Baby Oliver - "Primetime (Uptown Express)" (2007)

Jimi After - The Letter (Original Mix)

Jamie XX-"I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" [2015]

Here's the new unremarkable video from one of my favorite albums of this year.

DJ Koze-"XTC"(2013)

Another cut played at the Le Bain set by DJ Mike Simonetti. I'm going down memory lane tonight since I'm missing him at Bossa Nova. I'm not too worried, though, i know he'll be back there soon.

Thelma Houston-"I'm Here Again"(1977)

Another deep disco cut heard late into Simonetti's six hour set at Le Bain.

"I Got The Feeling"-Two Tons O' Fun(1981)

I heard my favorite DJ play this one a few weekends ago at Le Bain. He slayed with the deep classic cuts near the end of the night.

The Clean - "Beatnik" (1982)

Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman - "It's Great To Be Young And In Love"

The Weeknd-"The Hills"(2015)

I think i read something like this song finds The Weeknd returning to form from his first mixtape, House of Balloons. (I was thinking the same thing). "The Hills" is the first single that he's come out with that sounds like The Weeknd that i first heard 4 years ago. I fucking love this track. Probably one of the best rap/trap songs to hit radio since....

Mike Simonetti-"Bossa Nova Civic Club Bootleg Song"(2015)

Named after his residency at Bossa Nova Civic Club, where he would test out his edits. (Although i guess i'm out of the loop because i've only heard of him DJing there like twice in the last year). 

Kolsch-"Goldfisch"(2013)

An old work friend posted this track recently on social media. It's not as good as this track, but i like it.
Kölsch - Goldfisch from Johannes on Vimeo.

Charanjit Singh-"Synthesizing"(1982)

Another gem David showed me last night. Goes well with purple kush and Evan Williams.

Adult-"Tonight We Fall"(2013)

My buddy, David, showed me this band from Detroit last night. I've heard about them for years and i really enjoy their "dance punk" sound. 

The Cure-"Burn"(1994)

 I was talking about this soundtrack the other day. I really can't remember with whom. Reminded me of the OST opener which happens to be one of my favorite bands of all time.

Deardrums-"Aquila"(2015)

Bottin's new project with a live percussionist. Coming out on 2MR Records.

Mike Simonetti @ Le Bain

Speaking of Mike Simonetti, this is tonight.

Gianco-"Old Night Flight"(1983)

Italo disco from '83. This is probably the 12,421th track Mike Simonetti's tipped me off to.

Duotronic Synterror-"LEBEN OHNE NERVEN"(1981)

Falvo showed me this German minimal synth act. It's fucking nuts. I love it.

Escort-"Animal Nature"(2015)

I just heard this band for the first time. I'm posting this here so i don't forget about them.

A$AP Rocky-"Everyday"(2015)

 "YO WHATS GOOD, THIS IS MY NEW VIDEO EVERYDAY FEATURING ROD STEWART, MIGUEL, and MARK RONSON...I HOPE YALL FUK WIT IT. AT. LONG. LAST. A$AP"

Savage-"Don't Cry Tonight"(1983)

Classic Italo disco.

OMD-"Messages"(1980)

Another classic heard on Leanne's playlist from last night.

Neon Indian-"Slumlord"(2015)

I had a chance to preview the new Neon Indian lp that comes out in October and it sounds great. I can see why it took Alan so long to make this. Here's his latest single:

Ex Machina disco scene

"The greatest scene from Ex Machina" is an accurate YouTube title for this clip. Truly an exemplary moment in modern cinema.


In case the above isn't enough, here is the full song:

Sky Ferreira-"Everything Is Embarassing"(2012)

Been on that Dev Hynes shit lately.

The Replacements-"Bastards of Young"(1985)

More pub rock. The simplicity of this video slays and makes me just want to listen to records and chain smoke. From their first major label lp, Tim produced by Tommy Ramone.

Pulp-"Common People"(1995)

Pub anthem rock.

The Horn-"Villager"(1996)

I recently discovered this track after listening to this BIS mix by the Drifter. This is the standout track imho.

HEALTH-"L.A. Looks"(2015)

I'm listening to the new Health album, Death Magic, right now. So far this is the nut-buster.

My Bloody Valentine-"When You Sleep"(1991)

I'm not big on 90s nostalgia rock, but this album is still so great. MBV played Dallas in 2009 but i regrettably missed it (because i was going to Europe the next day or some shit). In hindsight, i should've attended. All i heard about for months from every person that went was A. this was the loudest show ever/ comparable to a jet engine hitting your chest B. They sounded perfect.

Oh well, maybe i'll see them one day. 

Lykke Li-"I Follow Rivers"[Magician Remix](2011)

I got reacquainted with this song over the week.

John Cale & Brian Eno-"Wrong Way Up"(1990)

This is a sick album from 1990. It's nice to hear what these two producers and performers in their own right made whileworking collaboratively.

Alan Braxe & Friends-"The Upper Cuts"(2005)

This whole album is great to throw on when you don't want to think about music or what you want to play next.

Yaz(oo)-"Only You"(1982)

Written by Vince Clark. Upstairs at Eric's is a flawless, timeless classic album in my humble opinion.

Grimes-"Realiti"(2015)

I was hyped to see some Jakarta, Indonesia and Singapore landmarks in this video. This song slays. I just can't stop listening to this track.

Jamie XX-"Sleep Sound"(2014)

Here's a touching video from one of the best albums to come out this year.

The Beach Boys - "'Til I Die" (1971)

Brenda Russell - "Way Back When" (1979)

Alicia Myers - "I Want To Thank You" (1986)

Kindness - "Swingin Party" (2012)

Swarthy Rogues - "Feel Like Loving You" (2012)

Kuruki - "Crocodile Tears" (1981)

Total Control/Lust For Youth flyer

TONIGHT. This will mark the 4th time this year I've seen Lust For Youth.

Rod Stewart - "Young Turks" (1981)

Fad Gadget - "Back To Nature" (1979)

Stoned Green Apples - "Sugar K (Yura Yura Teikoku Remix)" (2009)

Grauzone - "Raum" (1980)

Whomadewho - "Running Man (Dave DK Mix)" (2015)

The Orb - "Little Fluffy Clouds" (1991)

Babadu - "I Love Music" (1979)

Jamie XX-"Obvs"(2015)

Possibly my favorite from Jamie's lp. His August show at Terminal 5 with Mike Simonetti opening is sold tf out!

New Order-"Restless"(2015)

Newest single from my favorite band of all time. Album to follow soon.

LFO-"LFO"(1990)

August Mix 2015

August Mix 2015 by Superbligged84 on Mixcloud

Shocking Blue - "Rock In The Sea" (1972)

Afrika Bambaataa-"Perfect Beat"(1986)

Alan Braxe & Fred Falke-"Intro"(2000)

Timmy Thomas - "Why Can't We Live Together?" (1972)

Ingrid Mansfield Allman - "Stop Wasting Your Time" (1981)

Victrola - "Maritime Tatami" (1983)

Gary's Gang - "Makin Music" (1983)

Cocteau Twins - "Wax and Wane" (1982)

The Associates-"Party Fears Two"(1982)

Morrissey was a huge fan of this band in the early 80s.

Art of Noise - "Moments In Love" (1985)

Vincent Gallo - Transcending the Father

Rose - "Magic Carillon" (1984)

Dire Straits - "Romeo And Juliet" (1980)

Freur - "Doot Doot" (1984)

Decadance - "On And On (Fears Keep On)" (1983)

Robert Palmer - "Woke Up Laughing" (1980)

Lust For Youth-"International"(2014)

In March I saw Lust For Youth perform 3 times in 2 different states. Each time they opened with this song. Remix:

Blanck Mass-"Atrophies"(2015)

From their new lp on Sacred Bones Dumb Flesh.

Tina Turner-"Johnny & Mary"(1982)

My buddy just sent me this version today. Shit is cray.

Robert Palmer-"Johnny & Mary"(1980)

Todd Terje & Bryan Ferry-"Johnny & Mary"(2014)

Cover version of Robert Palmer song. See above post.

Final Bloom-"I'll Be Gone"(2015)

From the forthcoming EP Sacrificial Pleasure.

Sopwith Camel - "Fazon" (1967)

Black Devil Disco Club-"One To Choose"(1978)

I'm dying to get this re-issue.

Prayers-"Gothic Summer"(2014)

Cholo-goth out ofSan Diego.

Cold Cave-"Love Comes Close"(2009)

Last night i purchased tickets to see Cold Cave and Genesis P. Orridge at the Wick in Bushwick. I'm excited to see both acts.

Bill Nelson - "Connie Buys A Kodak" (1984)

Matilda & Timothy J. Fairplay - "Xylophone" (2012)

Metro Area - "Miura" (2002)

Soft Cell - "Martin" (1983)

Palehead-"I Will Refuse"(1990)

Pailhead were a short lived side project which included Al Jourgensen of influential industrial metal band Ministry and Ian McKaye in their lineup. This track is from their 1990 EP Trait.

Sister Nancy-"Bam Bam"(1983)

Malcolm MacLaren-"Double Dutch"(1983)

Here's a single from the Sex Pistols' former manager and agent provocateur extraordinaire.

Phreek-"Weekend"(1978)

OutKast-"Return of the 'G'"(1998)

I never notice this siiick sample from Giorgio Moroder's Midnight Express OST. Original sample source:

Captain Sensible - "Wot" (1982)

Stevie Wonder - "Send One Your Love" (1979)

Blur-"Lonesome Street"(2015)

I tried getting tickets to the free Blur show this Friday at Music Hall of Williamsburg, but alas no dice. This new album sounds good upon first listen. I just read that Graham Coxon says this is his favorite Blur album of all time.

From the article:

The Britpop group recently returned for their first album in 12 years, with 'The Magic Whip' released this week (April 27). Expected to top the UK Albums Chart this weekend, it is also the first LP to feature Coxon throughout since 1999 (Coxon only featured on one track of 2003's 'Think Tank' after he left the band).

Ministry-"Effigy"(1983)

Off their pre-industrial (it's funny to use that term in this sense) lp With Sympathy.

Classix-"Hanging Gardens"(2013)

Fleetwood Mac sample on deck.

Helen - "Zanzibar" [Afro Mix] (1985)

Hall & Oates-"One on One"(1982)

Can't stop bumping this track lately!

Nicki Minaj - "Truffle Butter" ft. Drake, Lil Wayne (2015)

Delia Gonzalez-"In Remembrance IV"(2015)

This lady opened up for The Juan Maclean on Friday night at Cameo in Williamsburg. (This JM show will probably go down as the best show of 2015 btw!)

John Carpenter-"Night"(2015)

New video for this dark synth track featuring (but not directed by) John Carpenter.

David Bowie-"I'm Waiting for the Man"(1972)

Chromatics-"In Films"(2015)

I can't wait till the new Chromatics lp drops!

Darktown Strutters"Why"[Carly Simon cover](2015)

Hear Darktown Strutters' version of Carly Simon's deep cut "Why"

The Soft Moon-"Black"(2015)

Twin Shadow-"I'm Ready"(2015)

Grauzone-"Eisbare"(1981)

From Sweden-

Colin Newman-"Alone"(1980)

Deep cut from Silence of the Lambs. Buffalo Bill had great taste in music.

Ministry-"I'm Falling"(1981)

Turquoise Days-"Grey Skies"(1984)

Saada Bonaire-"You Could Be More As You Are"(1984)

David Bowie- "Ashes to Ashes" (1980)

Alessi Brothers - "Seabird" (1975)

Nicolette Larson - "Lotta Love" (1979)

Oneohtrix Point Never-"Russian Mind"(2009)

A buddy recently gifted me with most of OPN's catalog on vinyl. This was recommended and is one of his best tracks/albums.

Swans-"Love Will Tear Us Apart"(1988)

Grace Jones - "Walking In The Rain" (1981)

Blitz-"New Age"(1983)

Parquet Courts covered this song at their most recent show at Palisades. Ruled.

Lower Dens-"To Die in L.A."(2015)

From their forthcoming lp:

Rudiger Lorenz-"Out Of The Past"(1983)

My friend just hooked me up with a reissue of this German synth album from 1983:

Aphex Twin-"Diskhat ALL Prepared1mixed [snr2mix]"(2015)

From his new EP:

Mike Simonetti-"At The Juncture of Dark And Light"[Vol. 4 Side 1](2015)

This volume of mixes is all i have been listening to as of late. I am DYING to get this cassette.

Marching Church-"Hungry For Love"(2015)

Interesting new project from ICEAGE's frontman.

Mike Simonetti-"At The Juncture Of Dark A & Light"(2014)

The Juan Maclean-"A Place Called Space"(2014)

Add this to records that came out in 2014 that i still need to purchase.

Cabaret Voltaire-"Landslide"(1981)

Lust For Youth-"Breaking Silence"(2013)

Material-"Bustin' Out"(1981)

"Twisted disco" with Nona Hendryx on vox:

David Bowie on SNL(1979)

DAVID BOWIE (With Klaus Nomi & Joey Arias) - 3 Songs, Late On A Saturday Night In 1979 from Videodrome Discothèque on Vimeo.

Talking Heads-Full Concert (1980)

Recorded Live: 11/4/1980 - Capitol Theatre (Passaic, NJ)

Charles Mann-"Do It Again"[Steely Dan cover](1973)