With the music business in retraction, the hope is the best
independant labels will rise to the proverbial top. London's Barely Breaking
Even Records, an underdog on cue, is one such label. Seeing the BBE imprint on a
compilation or reissue meant the Selecktors took care and personal pride in
putting out a disc. Their name, which we always seem to draw attention to, hints
at how all labels, perhaps, should be run. We finally got around to viewing 24
Hour Party People [its ridiculous
American DVD
Cover notwithstanding] and were reminded why we even associate with the
business. To promote greatness. DJ Spinna is just steps from greatness, with a
lengthy string of top-shelf stuuuf, and tonight we're playing his record,
Here To There, out next week. If you can
track down his mix of Stevie
Wonder covers ["Wonder Wrote It"], buy it immediately.
River Gods greats Kavalier and Dali have stepped up to, well,
reprazent. Totally slammin. And don't forget next week
Eavesdrop will celebrate 1 year with WERS and Easy on the decks. Massive Attack
giveaways will be in effect. Download "Barely Breaking Even" by the
Universal Robot Band and jam it on your way down to
eavesdrop.
A
Weekly Listening Party
Tuesday Nights from 9 pm to 1 am
Album Playback
10:30 pm
125 River St., Cambridge, MA 02139 [map here]
21+ / FREE / 617.576.1881
Just 4 blocks west of the
Central Square T stop on River St.
++ TONIGHT ++
:: January 28th, 2003 DJ Spinna
Here To There: Beat Generation [BBE/Rapster]
In the "Beat Generation" CD series hip-hop producers are allowed to do
whatever they want. The trick to its quality output is the talent so far in the
series. Marley Marl, Jay Dee, Jazzy Jeff, Pete Rock and will.i.am have each
been recruited by UK stalwart [and perfectly named] Barely Breaking Even
records. BBE, for short. Add to this list the world-renowned and indie to the
core sound of one DJ Spinna and you have another classic. Featuring Rise,
Soulive, the Jigmastas and Vinija Mojica. Two of RG's own DJs take the decks
with the same creative urge. Thursday's much-loved Dali, Spinna's aesthetic
twin, and Sunday's long-standing bomp king Kavalier brings Stickabush to
Tuesdays. When you nod your head, nod it
up.
:: 9pm - 10:30pm :: Dali Colorado
:: 10:30 :: Featured Album: DJ Spinna Here To There: Beat
Generation [BBE/Rapster]
:: 11:30pm -
1am: :: Kavalier
++ NEXT WEEK
++
:: February 4th, 2003 Massive
Attack 100th Window [Virgin]
Eavesdrop started a year ago with
the Boards Of Canada, 2002's most anticipated record. 100th Window
is 2003's. Five years gone, the Bristol Boys return. A trio that
started off in the now legendary Wild Bunch sound system, they've
housed Tricky, Portishead, composer Craig Armstrong, Tracey Thorn,
Elizabeth Frazer, Madonna, Garbage, Mad Professor... well, it's likely they
invented the "trip hop" genre. The uncut funk. Stealthy and stunning.
Also our 1st Anniversary party. Plenty of giveaways courtesy of Virgin Records. With WERS'
Revolutions program going pro and eavesdrop founder Easy playing
late. Stay up a little later. :: 9pm
- 10:30pm :: Andrew
[WERS]
:: 10:30 :: Featured Album: Massive Attack 100th Window [Virgin]
:: 11:30pm -
1am: :: Easy
:: February 11th, 2003 Cat Power
You Are Free [Matador]
A tremendous record. Definately album of the year type stuff. Paula
Crossfield rocks the first and second turntables.
:: February 18th, 2003
Fischerspooner
#1 [
Capitol]
Long mired in International label infighting, Fischerspooner's ginormous
#1 sees domestic release. With DJ UFO and Kerry Gaertner.
:: February, 25th, 2003
Francine 28 Plastic
Blue Versions of Ending Without You [
Q Division] Boston's own Radiohead. An
astonishing record produced by our DJ, John Dragonetti.
:: Music Site of the Week :: Nova Planet: This is the last time we
feature a French site. Honest. Radio Nova, the state-supported cultural
battleship, has probably the best music programming on the planet [sorry, Radio
One]. Pop, electro, soul, downtempo, hip-hop, house, mix it up. Speak French.
Shake.
River Gods is
located a small jaunt of the Central Square T. A completely unique, varied
enviroment where the staff actually likes what it does, the friendly confines of
125 River St. is a real mellow and transporting place. And they
have fantastic food until 10. The DJ booth is always occupied after 9pm, as
there's DJs and events 7 nights a week.
And it's always free. The
run-down:
SUNDAYs gots
the soul, R&B and hip-hop stylings, STICKABUSH
with KAVALIER
MONDAYs
Boston's WEEKLY DIG arranges a DJ showdown every week for WEEKLY WAX
TUESDAYs
eavesdrop continues to bring new music and like-minded DJs.
Cabin Stabbin WEDNESDAYs provide a midweek respite with a dose of DUB with DJ Boogie-da-doo
THURSDAYs the
world-renowed DALI brings the BITCHES BREW of
beats.
FRIDAYs DJ Al
and Tony work it out: up-beat,
down-tempo.
SATURDAYs it's
EASY DOES IT: retro reimagined with easy and
goodwood.
Check a sample playlist here.
:: EAVESDROP Highlights anticipated releases from the
finest artists and labels. Eavesdrop will preview an entire album a week or so
in advance, with tasteful guest DJs providing music before and after. It's
pretty fun. And it's always free at RG.
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