November 12th, 2009
Footage from last Sunday’s cerebellum-crushing Brainfeeder sessions for those that slept, or unluckily live outside the Southern California region. Credit the last half of that sentence as testament to the Brainfeeder, Alpha Pup, and Low End-affiliated artists for keeping me so entertained that I’m not constantly trying not to escape back Bay-Bound (if you’ve ever had the grilled chicken burrito at El Farolito, you understand).
How I managed to attend this show sober remains a matter of mystery. Then again, even the most regal of kush’s would have merely been an enhancer. “Have you ever seen a Gaslamp Killer show…on weed?” Videos from Jogger, who recently released their debut album on Daedelus’ Magical Properties imprint, and Jeremy Ellis, below the jump. It’s times like these that I wish Jim Jones released a “That Purple” iPhone Ad-lib App. Of course, I would need an iPhone to access it, but one can dream.
Also, for bonus excellence in the field of excellence, check Flying Lotus’ Myspace page for new never-heard tunes.
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MP3: Gaslamp Killer-”Anything Worse”
MP3: Gaslamp Killer-”Track 9″ from Gaslamp Killers (Self-Released, 2007)
MP3: Jogger-”In America”
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November 7th, 2009
2:00 a.m. wine is a risky endeavor. On the proper occasion, it can be wise, if not essential to ease social awkwardness, set the mood, or just get your mind right. However, should things not go your way, it can be the recipe to a sledgehammer headache worthy of Peter Gabriel (no shock that monkey.) But there’s no denying that at that late hour, fermented grape can be undeniably awesome, mingling with the impending sleeplessness to create a mildly hallucinogenic euphoria. Throw a spliff into the mix and now we’re talking. Teebs, one of the Brainfeeder brethren, understands this alchemy well, at least that’s what you’d expect from his blurry, bong-ripped, down-tempo beats that most closely resemble Brainfeeder boss Flying Lotus.
His latest mix, 2:00 a.m. Wine, done for Cosmopolyphonic Radio, channels this Ambien-addled aesthetic (the miracles of modern chemistry) and delivers a gauzy beautiful haze ideal for the witching hours. Best served with some Miles Raymond-approved vintage, the pop and hiss of vinyl and the strongest smoke money can afford. For those in the 9-0 zip codes and attempting to strike this combo, you are in luck. Come Sunday, Teebs, Daedelus, Gaslamp Killer, Kutmah, and Jogger, will be kicking off the first of the monthly Brainfeeder sessions at the Downtown Independent. Flier below the jump. $10. Strong drink not included.
In the meantime, should you still be awake in 10 hours, your playlist is now pre-programmed.
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MP3: Teebs-Cosmopolyphonic 2:00 A.M. Wine Mix
MP3: Teebs-”Untitled Beat”
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October 26th, 2009
The mutual admiration society between Daedelus and The Low End Theory always made sense. Since ‘01, Alfred Darlington (he of the best chops since Ambrose Burnside), has aspired towards a futuristic blur of hip-hop, dance, and grimy, glitchy beats–the same combination favored at the Lincoln Heights hang-out. Last year, he dropped Live at Low End Theory on Daddy Kev’s Alpha Pup label, a record aptly described by Mike Orme, as “gauzy re-interpretations of his own work [that] take on a whole new life as dance music just as critics and fans were writing him off as a niche commodity.”
Since then, the dapper Daedelus has stayed consistently on-point, most recently making the de rigeur stop on Mary Ann Hobbs BBC1 show last Wednesday and dropping a mix of unreleased and classic material from his Ninja Tune and Plug Research catalogue. Along for the ride is Brainfeeder prospect, Lorn, who laces a similarly scorching set from his own stash. Somewhere along the way, there are Joy Orbison, Nosaj Thing, Shackleton, and Madvillain tunes. Good times.
Download:
ZIP: Daedelus & Lorn on Mary Anne Hobbs (10/22/09) (Left-Click)
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October 19th, 2009
I originally wasn’t going to post Alex B’s latest mix made available for free via Brainfeeder, because I’m loathe to avoid co-signing everything that Flying Lotus’ camp does. Then I listened to it–45+ minutes of grimy drums, eerie synth lines and raps from the likes of Viktor Vaughn and Count Bass D filtered through the Brainfeeder’s interstellar inclinations. More brain food for the blunted set. As far as I’m concerned, these guys are the best advocates for medical marijuana since the birthday cake.
Download:
MP3: Alex B-”Brainfood”
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