Electronic music has always been in a bit of a state inside
the US. The density of Europe and the modernity of Asia lead to packed
clubs of warehouse perportions. Also, the 12" single, so crucial to
dance culture, never superceded the 45 in the colonies, where the
full-length album now rules. In one way, the
electroclash
phenomenon, a multinational movement, is attempting to merge rock
personality with dance-floor kick. Fischerspooner, a breed of Broadway vagabonds
with a love of the beat, has inadvertantly provided the soundtrack.
#1
was proclaimed by the Electro guru
DJ Hell [3 years
ago] to be "the greatest album of all time." Surely it's not, but it's pretty
damn good all the same.
UFO rocks the party with fresh beats, and Kerry Gaertner
keeps us awake. And we've got record-industry gift bags to hand out.
Yee-haw. Trudge on 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 ++
:: February 18th, 2003
Fischerspooner #1 [Capitol]
Whoa daddy. After three years
floating around the underground, this album is still before its time. How often
does that happen? Not very is the answer to that question. Self-released in NYC
at the tail-end of 1999, its been rolling up more buzz than Jay-Z's Blackberry,
and deservedly so. From the Gang Of Four cover to the burning bombshell single
"Emerge", this album is solid. Its electronic rock opera sound is one-of-a-kind,
and now Capitol puts it out in its homeland. We'll see what happens.
DJ UFO drops his stash of electro records and Kerry lays down the modern sound.
Delectable pin sets, CD samplers, stickers and posters to giveaway courtesy of
Filter.
:: 10:30 :: February
18th, 2003 Fischerspooner #1 [Capitol]
:: 11:30pm - 1am: :: Kerry Gaertner
++ NEXT WEEK
++
:: February, 25th, 2003 Francine 28 Plastic
Blue Versions of Ending Without You [Q Division]
Already climbing the college charts, Francine has begun
its national conquest. The music is pop sanctuary, lamenting but
bright, surrounded by lush production. It comes from a collaborative effort
from its four [now five] members, a dedicated producer and a keen engineer. Add
the appropriately languid packaging and an organized record label, and things
just start to happen. Recorded in Cambridge, Boston and someplace called
Space 67, its a locally-produced product as well. So we're throwing them a free
party. Band member Clayton Scoble DJs before, while producer John Dragonetti [a
Volkswagon alum], packs his bad
with music. Don't miss their debut at the
ICA Theatre March 7th.
:: 9pm - 10:30pm :: Clayton Scoble [Francine]
:: 11:30pm - 1am: :: John Dragonetti [Jack Drag]
Here we go. Arthur Baker, Felix da Housecat, Soulwax, now W.I.T. debuts.
Fasten your seatbelts. With Dali and Sandra Barrett.
:: March 11th, 2003 Libertines
Up The Bracket [
Rough Trade]
Rough Trade US unleashes the brash, bold Libertines sound onto America.
Indeed, it's the UK's answer to This Is It? Get in while the getting's
good. With David Virr of British Accents taking the
decks.
:: Music Site of the Week :: The All Music Guide: Along with the Onion,
Google and Babelfish, this belongs
on your central dropdown Favorites menu, not in a folder. The Ann Arbor-based
guide is a testament to the power of the Internet. Millions of soundfiles,
thousands of listings, and a latticework of links to get you from ELO to
Shastakovich in three clicks. What would have we done without
it.
River Gods is
located a small jaunt of the Central Square T. A completely unique, varied
environment 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-renowned 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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