Event: Kissey Asplund in Chi-Town!

May 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Rhythm Lab favorite and blog contributor Kissey Asplund is performing in Chicago at the Buddha Lounge on May 8th. She is bringing her futuristic soul to the midwest, and you do not want to miss this. Don’t forget to check out her new album on R2 records called Plethora. The peeps over at Okayplayer are even digging on her. Also check out her cool blog.

Kissey Asplund - “Kissey’s Delight”

Kissey Asplund - Fuss ‘n Fight

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Events, Music 

Cumbia on Tour:Zizek Tour Live(Chicago)

March 3, 2008 | 1 Comment

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The sound of Cumbia is catching on in dancefloors across the globe. I was first introduced to the sound a few years ago by my co-host DJ Don Cuco at one of our residencies in Minneapolis. Now the sound of Cumbia has infused with modern sounds by labels like Bersa Discos and artists like Villa Diamente and Diplo. This March the States will be invaded by the sound from a collective of artists from Argentina called Zizek. One of those artists is El Trip Selector who hit us up via email to let us know about the tour.

“Zizek is named for a Slovenian philosopher (married to an Argentine lingerie model) whose mash-up philosophies include mixing elements of pop culture with Lacanian rhetoric and discourse to create something completely original and modern….Zizek is about emerging Hip Hop, Dancehall, Cumbia, and Reggaetón sounds and their respective variations: Grime, Crunk, Bastard Pop and Mashups. The idea is to give these styles, ideas and rhythms an Argentine touch, with the aim of putting Buenos Aires on the map of the global music scene. The star of Zizek has been Cumbia, a Latin American sound born from the fusion of old and new worlds in Colombia that has been long looked down on as dance music for the lower classes in Argentina. Its distinctly syncretic roots promote robust adaptability and cumbia is being transformed by avant-garde musicians and producers from the USA all the way down to Argentina. Diplo has become an avid supporter of the collective and the party has made fans of The Wire, DJ Rupture and The New York Times. XLR8R christened Zizek “the city’s unofficial cumbia clubhouse.”

 

Zizek plays host to live shows performed by local MCs, producers, composers and DJs and is bringing it’s collective to North America and SXSW this March. The Zizek tour allows us to witness the evolution of the hottest party in Argentina to full-fledged, multi-faceted movement.

These guys also do some dope podcasts.

El Trip Selector - “Cumbiancherita”

Tremor - “Viajante”

King Coya remix feat. PG13 & AxelK - “Petrona Martinez”

Axel K Soundsystem - “Cumbieton Rutero”

Oro 11 - “Pum Pum Cumbia”

 

 

Here is information about the tour:

 

DJ Sets and Performances by:

KING COYA & EL TRIP SELECTOR- Release on Nonesuch Records, collaborated with Oscar-winning film score composer Gustavo Santaolalla.
AXEL K SOUNDSYSTEM- Classically-trained multi-instrumentalist, one-man show incorporates elements from jazz, folklore, reggaetón and cumbia.
TREMOR- Film composer, takes traditional folkloric sounds of northern Argentina and adds glitchy percussive elements.
FRIKSTAILERS- The high-energy beats of Rafael Caivano and Lisandro Sona are meant strictly for the dancefloor.
EL REMOLÓN- El Remolón mixes local electronic music with Latin American sounds by using the latest technology available.
ORO11 - Intensifies and modernizes the style of cumbia villera through harder dancehall and Baltimore club beats and the addition of hip-hop and ragga vocals.

Tour Dates (More TBA)?
03.07.08 @ EchoPlex - Los Angeles CA
03.08.08 @ Mezzanine- San Francisco CA
03.13.08 @ Ninety Proof Lounge - Austin, TX (SXSW Showcase)
03.14.08 @ TBA- Austin, TX
03.15.08 @ TBA - Austin, TX
03.17.08 @ S.O.B.’s - New York City, NY
03.21.08 @ Sonotheque – Chicago, IL

 

 

 

 

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Events, Music, mp3 

Rhythm Lab Welcomes: Eyedea & Abilities(MKE)

March 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Eyedea & Abilities

On March 7th, Rhythm Lab Radio is proud to welcome the reunited duo of Eyedea and Abilities to Stonefly Brewery. Also playing is Milwaukee’s Universal Mind, and Oxfunk Audio System.

Eyedea & Ablilites - E&A Day

Universal Mind - Wisconsin Weather

Oxfunk Audio System - Oxfunk Bumps

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Events, Music 

Rhythm Lab Welcomes: Spacedout 1 Year Anniversary, Feb. 9th

January 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Spacedout

The Rhythm Lab is proud to welcome the 1 year anniversary of Spacedout February 9th to Milwaukee’s Moct. The event will feature Diamonds from the Glamour, Chicago’s Jai Alai Savant, B-More’s DJ Blaqstarr, and Diplo. You do not want to miss this event.


The Glamour - Respect the Party


Jai Alai Savant - White on White Crime


DJ Blaqstarr - Shake it To the Ground feat. Rye Rye


Diplo - Diplo Rhythm

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Events, Music 

Rhythm Lab Welcomes: The Source Party Deux, Feb 16th

January 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Source Party

The Rhythm Lab is excited to welcome the second annual Source Party presented by Hummer. It will be February 16th at Moct in Milwaukee. DJ Kid Cut Up of No Requests Sounds will spinning plus there will be a surprise guest.

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Events, Music 

The 1st Annual Milwaukee Air Guitar Showdown

December 19, 2007 | 3 Comments

air guitar

Our Friend Peter is throwing the 1st Annual Milwaukee Air Guitar Showdown on December 21st at Stonefly Brewery. Entrance fee is $20. All entrants get an exclusive Milwaukee Air-Guitar Showdown t-shirt! Advanced registration is encouraged. Unleash your inner rock star for a chance to win cash prizes.

Each air-guitar contestant performs 60 seconds of his/her (women are encouraged to unleash their inner Lita Ford) favorite, rockin-est guitar jam. Each contestant is responsible for supplying cd with the song that he/she wants to perform, in advance. Just burn the song onto a CD and let us know which 60 second spot you wish to rock to! In advance, you ask, how will I get it to you? Easy. Contact us through myspace and we’ll meet you to pick it up. Or, you can call 414.517.6410 to coordinate pick-up.

JUDGING CRITERIA….YES, THERE WILL BE JUDGES

 

Criteria For Judging:

Technical Skill:
- You don’t have to be a professional guitar player, or even a musician to put on an excellent air-guitar performance. You just need to unleash the inner rock star. The judges will be looking for “technical skills”. So, if there’s some intricate fret work, your chances of bringing home the prestigous crown will increase. Get those fingers loose and ready for some Yngwie Malmsteen style solos!

Stage Persona and Presence:
-Alter ego’s and stage identities are very much encouraged. Consider a name that fits your personality as well as your style of play. The audience wants to see a show and it’s up to you to give them what they want. Do you have the ability to get the house rocking without a real instrument? If so, let us know.

Inner Rock Star:
-At which point does the performer forget that he/she is playing air guitar and gets lost in the act? When does he/she forget that it’s not a real guitar, but just an imaginary one? That is what we’re looking for. That’s not a real pick in your hand, it’s just your fingers pressed together. Everyone has a bit of an inner rock star in them, but the elite will be able to turn it on December 21st for 1 night in Riverwest. Will it be you?

Now we just need an air DJ competition?

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Events, Music, concerts 

Going Away Party for Don Cuco + Sarah White feat. Rich Medina

July 16, 2007 | 2 Comments

MedinaRhythm Lab’s DJ Don Cuco and his lovely and talented lady Sarah White are moving to Brooklyn in early August and we are throwing a party for them. So on Sunday, July 29th at Foundation Nightclub we have special show with a 3 hour set from Rich Medina. Plus special guest theDeviousone, and DJ Retroblast, and me(woo hoo) There is also a pre-party at 600 N. Washington Ave from 7pm-10pm which is free. So come down and show your love and support for these two creative spirits. Don’t worry, Don Cuco will not be leaving the Rhythm Lab (thanks to this thing called the internet).

Rich Medina - Too Much feat. Martin Luther

Sarah White - Brooklyn Ma

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Events, Music 

Rhythm Lab Live: July 20th @ Kitty Cat Klub|Minneapolis

July 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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It is that time again. Where the Rhythm Lab comes out of the studio and gives you a live show. If you are in or going to be in Minneapolis this coming Friday. Stop in for a great show with performances from Rhymesayer’s Los Nativos, MC/Spoken Word artist Toki Wright, Reggae artist Pee-Wee Dread, and on the wheels of steel DJs Derrick Delite and Rhythm Lab’s Don Cuco. The show is Friday, July 20th at th Kitty Cat Klub located in Minneapolis.

 
icon for podpress  Los Nativos - Ocecuauhtli [3:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Events, Music, concerts 

DJ Eleven (From The Rub) in Milwaukee this Friday

June 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

DJ Eleven
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The one and only DJ Eleven from The Rub will be playing at the Red Light in Milwaukee on Friday, June 15th along Milwaukee’s No Request Sound DJs Why B & Kid Cut Up. Don’t forget to check out The Rub’s Radio Show.

MOP - Ante Up (DJ Eleven Mix)

DJ Eleven’s Winter Madness Mix Part 1 (from FiftyOne:FiftyOne)

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Events 

The Rhythm Lab Presents Estate & Franz Diego @ the Kitty Cat Club

May 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

EstateFranz Diego

Join the Rhythm Lab as we present a live show at Kitty Cat Klub with the electronic group Estate and MC Franz Diego on Friday May 25th at 9pm. Plus DJ sets from Rhythm Lab DJs Don Cuco and Tarik.

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Events 

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