Cousteau, "Last Good Day of the Year"
White Wires, "Ha Ha Holiday"
Yacht, "Summer Song"
The Dogs, "Punk Rock Holiday"
Strawberry Alarm Clock, "Soft Skies, No Lies"
Monday, September 7, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Sunday Underground: Monty Are I
What’s The Name: Monty Are I. The name ‘Monty’ was taken from their Cranston high school West’s band instuctor, Arthur Montanaro
Where They're From: Cranston, Rhode Island
Who They Are: Steve Aiello, Justin Muir, Ryan Muir, Andrew Borstein, Mike Matarese
What's Their Sound: Alternative, Punk, Post-Hard Core, Indie Rock
When Did They Form: 1998
What's The Album: 5 albums; ‘Thanks For The Metal Sign’ (2000), ‘Monty’s Fan Club’ (2002), ‘The Red Shift’ (2005), ‘Wall of People’ (2006), and currently ‘Break Through The Silence’ (Released 9/22/09)
What’s The Label: Island/ Def Jam Records presently
What Songs Are They Known For:
Between The Sheets (2007)
...and their new single “One In A Million” (2009)
International Spotlight: Basshunter
He was born Jonas Erik Altbergin in Halmstad, Sweden on December 22, 1984
Is known for Djing Eurodance, as well as singing on his own tracks.
In 1999, Jonas began to produce his own music under the name ‘Basshunter’. His self productions were created by using his own computer software (FL Studio), instead of a music studio
It was at this time he released his 1st album entitled, “The Old Sh*t”, however it was his next album that would bring him closer to mainstream acclaim
In 2004, he released the album “The Bassmachine” on his own, and it was also at this time he became a DJ
With his popularity gaining, he then was contracted by Warner Music. From this he released his 3rd album “LOL <(^^,)>”
2006 saw the release of the first single, ‘Boten Anna’. This song would become an instant hit at home and abroad
Its popularity was so widespread, that it was rewritten in English and retitled, ‘Now You’re Gone’. This was done, so the single would reach a larger market abroad. It would later become #1 on the singles chart in the United Kingdom (2007)
An International version of the album would later be released that same year, due to the heavy popularity of the DJ. Other popular singles released abroad, were “Russia Privjet”, “Professional Party People”, and “DotA”
In 2008, he released the album “Now You’re Gone: The Album”. From this ‘Now You’re Gone’, ‘All I Wanted’ (DotA rewritten in English), ‘I Miss You’, and ‘Walk On Water’ were released.
In 2009, a deluxe version of this album was released with added remixes of, ‘I Miss You’, ‘Walk On Water’, and ‘Angel In The Night'
Has another album soon to be released at the end of September 2009 entitled Bass Generation. The lead single from the album is ‘Every Morning’
Look for Basshunter to once again hit the club circuit with his heavy beats and hard trance all around the world bringing Eurodance to everyone…
Saturday, September 5, 2009
DJ Spotlight: Felix Da Housecat
Born Felix Stallings, Jr. in Chicago, Illinois on August 27, 1971Is a world renowned Music producer & DJ
Is mainly known for creating Chicago house music, as well as electro clash; a genre of dance and new wave music
Owns the Record company and label, Radikal Fear Recordings of Chicago
Was also a graffitti artist in his early youth when he discovered his talent for Djing
Was brought into the music business at the age of 15, when then DJ Pierre discovered him
Released his first single, ‘Phantasy Girl’, in 1987
While being away at Alabama State University, he was influenced by hip hop and R&B. This would also later influence later works.
In 1992, he released the track ‘Thee Dawn’, and gained popularity abroad in Europe
He would once again collaborate with DJ Pierre, for the tracks ‘By Dawn’s Early Light’, ‘Thee Industry Made Me Do It’, and ‘Thee Dawn’
Had a hit single under the alias ‘Aphrohead’, titled ‘In The Dark We Live (Thee Lite)’. It was given special attention by DJ Junior Vasquez, and later remixed by the famous DJ
After the release of ‘In The Dark…”, He formed Radikal Fear Records
In 1995, he released his 1st full length album, ‘Alone In The Dark’
In 1999, he released the Single, ‘My Life Is Musik’
In 2001, he released the album ‘Kittenz and Thee Glitz’. This album would give Felix Da Housecat mainstream attention. This album has been seen as one of the main influences of the Electroclash movement
In 2004, He released the album, ‘Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever’. From this album, he was able to use tracks from the 1980s and create new singles that were heavily praised
In 2005, released the single ‘Jack U’, in which he collaborated with P Diddy. It was also at this time he released the hit track ‘Silver Screen (Shower Scene)’. The song has been used in the show ‘Entourage’ as well as various video games and other shows.
In 2007, he released the album, “Virgo Blaktro and the Movie Disco”, which was produced by Dallas Austin. The single ‘Like Something For Porno’ was released as the lead single.
In 2009, he released the album “He Was King”, which is a tribute to Prince. The 1st single from the album released was ‘Kickdrum’. The latest single from the album is ‘We All Wanna Be Prince’
In his large repertoire of music remixes, he has since reworked singles for Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, Ciara, The Chemical Brothers, Garbage, Gwen Stefani, New Order, The Pet Shop Boys, & Madonna
When you hear Felix, always remember he is Da Housecat...
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