Black Lilies for Black Blondie

April 29, 2007 | 2 Comments

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This post was accidentally deleted when I was updating wordpress. I thought this would be a better time to put it up. Our friends Black Blondie our doing a mini east coast tour this coming weekend. Starting May 4th in Pittsburgh and then on to New York for the Louder than Bombs show on May 5th. They will be playing with the Lab’s favorite Alice Russell, Thunderheist, Stephanie Mckay and DJ Moni at the Delancey.

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Then on May 6th they will be at the Black Lily festival. A first of it kind.

Recognizing the parallels between the music and film industries, the Lily will screen narratives, documentaries, music videos, animation and experimental work solicited from an international pool of multi-racial, multi-cultural female directors and producers. Seeking to duplicate the bonding experience between artists that was often cited as one the most enjoyable aspects of the Lily; audiences will enjoy the films in an intimate setting, with the filmmakers on hand for Q & A afterwards. The Lily will also feature panel discussions and workshops for women as well as a Girls’ Workshop.

The Black Lily revival concert on Saturday night will showcase talented female performers in a variety of genres. The concert will echo the spirit of the long running music series, featuring performances by an eclectic mix of today’s most talented musicians.

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Check out DJ Junior’s show Eavesdrop with interviews with Maori Holmes, Ethel Cee & Nikki Jean on the Black Lily Film & Music Festival.

Black Lily Film & Music Festival

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Lab Update: Milwaukee and Milan

April 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Hey y’all just want to give you a quick update of what we are doing in the lab. First off. Tonight is the premiere of The Rhythm Lab on 88Nine RadioMilwaukee. It will air at 10pm CST and again on Sundays at 10pm. This week show is special because we got a special mix from Stefano Ghittoni of the Dining Rooms from Milan, Italy. In the second hour we will have new music from Leo Minor, Wale, and Sa-Ra. You can catch us on 89.3fm the Current on Saturdays at Midnight in the Twin Cities.

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Shoot Bjork

April 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Got your attention, didn’t I. Well You can shoot Bjork (with a camera) Bjork is doing music video competition for “Innoncence” a track from her forthcoming album”Volta”. She was also on this past SNL (Thanks Brooklyn Vegan). Check out the contest here.

Bjork - “Wanderlust” SNL Performance

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Rhythm Lab Update

April 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Just let you know the audio and playlist for April 14th show is up. You can check it here
Great new tracks by Lanu, J Dilla, Kevin Michael, Dining Rooms, Bjork, DJ Mehdi, Ben Westbeech, Justice, Sa-Ra and much
much more !!!

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Pull the Covers Over Me

April 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Super Producer/DJ/Radio Host Mark Ronson just released his second full length album entitled ‘Version’ (import only for now). We have been playing some of the tracks for a while on our show. I have to say of all the cover albums that have been released in the last twenty years, this one is one of the finest. He basically takes pop/rock songs and give them a motown/funk remake. He covers artists such as The Jam, Charlatans UK, The Smiths, The Zutons, Coldplay and Britney Spears. Yes you read right, Britney Spears. He takes Britney’s best produce tune Toxic, and twist it with a little help from ODB.

He also has artists from Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen (who he both help produced), Santogold, Austrailian singer Daniel Merriweather (who is signed to Mark Ronson’s label Allido Records). My favorite track is the Coldplay cover of God Put a Smile On Your Face. It is an instrumental track feat. the Daptone Horns. It is a killer. I really enjoy the Smith’s cover Stop Me feat. Daniel Merriweather (Apparently so does Morrissey and Johnny Marr). Even has a cool radio show over at East Village Radio called Authentic Sh*t

Tracklisting:
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face feat. The Daptone Horns
Oh My God feat. Lily Allen
Stop Me feat. Daniel Merriweather
Toxic (Version Revisited) feat. Tiggers
Valerie (Version Revisted) feat. Amy Winehouse
Apply Some Pressure feat. Paul Smith
Inversion
Pretty Green feat. Santo Gold
Just feat. Phantom Planet
Amy feat. Kenna
The Only One I Know feat. Robbie Williams
Diversion
L.S.F. (Version Revisited) feat. Kasabian
Outversion

God Put a Smile On Your Face

Stop Me

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hope

April 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

With everything going on in the world…

Fat Freddy’s Drop: Hope

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New Release: Ben Westbeech

April 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Gilles Peterson’s label Brownswood Recordings have been putting out some real gems. This release is no different. Singer, songwriter and more Ben Westbeech just dropped is full length, ‘Welcome to the Best Years of Your Life. This release is solid all the way through. It is already in my top 10 of 2007 (it is only April!). His music crosses all musical landscapes and is not your typical whining singer, songwriter material.
Show him some love and buy it. (you can get through itunes too.)

Ben Westbeech - Get Closer

Ben Westbeech - Get Silly

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Audio:Kidz Night

April 8, 2007 | 1 Comment

The Glamour

Kid Cut Up from No Request Sound introduce me to this other DJ duo The Glamour this past Friday at the Red Light. No Request and The Glamour rock the night I first saw these guys play when they open up for Flosstradamus a few weeks ago. They have this cool track called Kidz Night. It is a dirty, fun track. They will be coming to Minneapolis May 19th to First Avenue. So all you Kidz who need a night out in Minneapolis, May 19th is your night

The Glamour - Kidz Night

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Lab Update

April 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Hey y’all. I just want to give an update to our blog. We added a playlists & show menu on the top right hand side. We will be putting all of our playlist and audio archive for your listening pleasure.

Starting Friday April 27th, The Rhythm Lab will be expanding to Milwaukee on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee. The show kicks off at 10pm and will be re-aired on Sunday. This is in addition to 89.3 The Current in the Twin Cities and on Giant Step’s website.

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Milwaukee: Def Harmonic & Rusty P’s @ Stonefly

April 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Catch Def Harmonic and the Rusty P’s @ Stonefly Friday April 13th.

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