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November 9, 2009
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Photo of self in the bathroom at Empty Bottle… Another month, another new episode of “I Love My Wife,” the radio show I regularly co-host with the lovely Arianna (“Tough Love”). I primarily took over mixing duties this month to feature a mix of songs that are contemporary and classic. In the vein of the often nonsensical words of artist Dum Dum Dum in the song “Dum Dum Dum,” this month’s episode of I Love My Wife is dedicated to curious fun. “Give me some fun!” is uttered in a dry voice that clashes with the lyrics and the music on this episode, “Catch Me If You Can.” Many of the songs SHOULD give the listener pause, causing you to hit repeat. It’s more than just a sometimes-euphoric aural pleasure! THE TRACKLIST: # Mathematiques Modernes - Disco Rough # A Place to Bury Strangers - Exploding Head # Dum Dum Dum - Dum Dum Dum # Devo - Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin’)# Glaxo Babies - Christine Keeler # Lizzy Mercier Descloux - Slipped Disc# Clor - Outlines# Lake - Gravel# Radiant Dragon - Cloud Seeding# Dirty Projectors - Ascending Melody# Sleigh Bells - Infinity Guitars# Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Honeybear # Big Spider’s Back - Perfect Machine STREAM AND DOWNLOAD HERE.

Photo of self in the bathroom at Empty Bottle…

Another month, another new episode of “I Love My Wife,” the radio show I regularly co-host with the lovely Arianna (“Tough Love”). I primarily took over mixing duties this month to feature a mix of songs that are contemporary and classic. In the vein of the often nonsensical words of artist Dum Dum Dum in the song “Dum Dum Dum,” this month’s episode of I Love My Wife is dedicated to curious fun. “Give me some fun!” is uttered in a dry voice that clashes with the lyrics and the music on this episode, “Catch Me If You Can.” Many of the songs SHOULD give the listener pause, causing you to hit repeat. It’s more than just a sometimes-euphoric aural pleasure!

THE TRACKLIST:
# Mathematiques Modernes - Disco Rough
# A Place to Bury Strangers - Exploding Head
# Dum Dum Dum - Dum Dum Dum
# Devo - Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin’)
# Glaxo Babies - Christine Keeler
# Lizzy Mercier Descloux - Slipped Disc
# Clor - Outlines
# Lake - Gravel
# Radiant Dragon - Cloud Seeding
# Dirty Projectors - Ascending Melody
# Sleigh Bells - Infinity Guitars
# Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Honeybear
# Big Spider’s Back - Perfect Machine

STREAM AND DOWNLOAD HERE.

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Another month, another sale! The wonderful girls (Alysse, Christine, Kirsten) at The Sometimes Store are holding another sale. Everything white is 1/2 off (I imagine to respond to last month’s goth-themed black sale).

Another month, another sale! The wonderful girls (Alysse, Christine, Kirsten) at The Sometimes Store are holding another sale. Everything white is 1/2 off (I imagine to respond to last month’s goth-themed black sale).

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“Infinity Guitars” by Sleigh Bells

Mixing the latest episode of “I Love My Wife,” I realized that one of the reasons why I love Sleigh Bells so much is the fact that their music embodies the early-aughts spirit of Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Although singer Alexis Krauss is a strong singer, her voice is more works best on tracks like “Infinity Guitars” or “Crown to the Ground” when she is half-singing, half-yelping, consumed by her enthusiasm.

Earlier:

“Crown on the Ground”

“A/B Machines”

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THIS LONG CENTURY is an assembly of inspirations, observations and ideas that exist purely through invited contributions from people considered outstanding within their field of work.

Great anecdotes, short-essays, and photographs to accompany each chosen person.

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November 8, 2009
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“Dinosaur On the Ark” by The Very Best ft. Bermuda

The loveliness of this song is just what is needed during what I imagine to be the last hours of warmth this year. Are you enjoying it?

(via vivresavie)

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“ Kids are always angry, when they become aware, first of all, of their parents’ shortcomings, and then, however briefly, of society’s shortcomings. But society over the past thirty years has become ever more effective and efficient at telling them to shut up. They are expected to shut up and spend, shut up and watch, shut up and join the workforce,
Luc Sante, “Strength Through Joy,” from the essay collection Kill All Your Darlings
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November 7, 2009
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“ This was the era of the rise of disco (and therefore contemporary dance culture), the emergence of punk and New Wave and the evolution of hip-hop, as well as the equally important introduction of minimalism in the orchestral scene. Intriguingly and compelling, Arthur was involved in all of these scenes, often simultaneously, and so his biography also became a sort of biography of music in New York across the 1970s and 1980s.
Is it All Over?: Arthur Russell and the Art of Fluidic Dance Music…
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Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime

Sometimes a most perfect groove is so undeniable that people want to try their own take on it, as a sign of respect, of course.

The Korgis (1980)

The Dream Academy (1987)

Yazz (1994)

Baby D (1995)

Army of Lovers (1995)

Beck (2004)

Erasure (2005)

Glasvegas (2008)

The Field (2009)

(via piercethenight)

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“Is It All Over My Face” by Loose Joints (Male version)

Currently in love with the male version, which is just undeniably hotter than the ice cold cool of the female version. I just can’t deny that opening bass line, the percussion, the certain free-for-all feeling captured by its glorious 10 minutes of unrelenting groove. Goddamnit, I wish music was still this much fun.

Earlier:

“Tell You (Today)” by Loose Joints — One of the best songs in the history of music. If you don’t like this, I don’t know if I can like you.

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The Fall 2009 issue of Apartamento is out now. Features include: a coloring book by Andy Rementer, furniture-making workshop with Jordi Ferreiro, an interview with Enzo Mari, and Ye Rin Mok’s photos of the things Geoff McFetridge made for/with his daughter Frances. If you’re like me and have yet to touch a tangible copy, I suggest you order a copy or subscribe here.

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November 6, 2009
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Do you like seeing bands like Dirty Projectors or The Feelies for free, in Chicago, in Millennium Park, during the summer? Do you like to grab a group of friends, some delicious snacks, a blanket, and head over to the Jazz Fest during the summer? Do you ever take a break from the monotony of work during the Summer by heading over to the park to check out a free Black Moth Super Rainbow show during your lunch break?

SIGN THIS PETITION! Even if you’re not from Chicago, sign the petition!

The city is facing MASSIVE budget cuts, especially towards arts, music, and cultural programs (of course), which besides being enjoyable to attend are beneficial to the city itself. Chicago needs all the help it can get and shutting down many of the programs that make the city exciting during its best seasons (Summer and Fall) is certainly NOT going to help matters.

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New Dirty Projectors!

“Emblem of the World” by Dirty Projectors

Not as initially exciting as “Ascending Melody” (also from the Temecula Sunrise EP) but still quite gorgeous for an unreleased track.

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November 5, 2009
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Cosmographic Tendency by Jackie Tileston, oil and mixed media on linen New paintings, works on paper, and photographs on display in Mesocosmos II at Zg Gallery, opening tomorrow night at 5:30.

Cosmographic Tendency by Jackie Tileston, oil and mixed media on linen

New paintings, works on paper, and photographs on display in Mesocosmos II at Zg Gallery, opening tomorrow night at 5:30.

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Arthur Russell

Arthur Russell

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November 4, 2009
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“ Denying gays the right to marry is denying a group of people the right to succeed at something you are allowed to fail at.
the Mattsmith
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