As soon a Larry Tee had pressed up his compilation of NYC new punk disco dance music, a collection called "Electroclash," someone alerted the exploitation fire department. To skeptics of the scene, including many instigators of the same scene, this simply would not stand. What may not be included in the buzzword is the invisible history that goes with the scene, something we think Larry T more than understands. And that history is producing much more than the artists he represents. New techno, punk disco and cutting-edge hip-hop are also representing [see also "Negroclash"].

 

People have certainly noticed Mr. Tee, though, and even the most hegemonic US dance label, Moonshine, has recognized the marketability of Electroclash [their Larry T mix is out March 25th].  We'll see where this goes, but right now W.I.T. represent the culmination of this capitalization, and it will illicit reactions around the globe. It has little to do with all this rumination, and everything to do with fun. Our DJs, Dali and Sandra, have fun better than anyone we know. And SLC MHz has experience throwing a party. Don't miss tonight's

 

 

:: March 18th, 2003 Rob Satyred Love [Chevauchee / Source]

We are shocked this album was even made. The 80s maxxed out on production-value in music, Rob understands this. Really, we are SHOCKED. Easy makes it all better.

:: March 25th, 2003 Soltero Defrocked And Kicking The Habit [Handsome]

Heroes of rock return home to a record release. They stayed overnight in a sniper-panicked DC. Their white touring van didn't make things easier. The rock band takes over River Gods.

:: April 1st, 2003 Adult Anxiety Always [Ersatz Audio]

Independent Detroit duo makes the most-anticipated follow-up of 2003. Also the title of the year. With Cookies and Daddy Long from the Appliance Of Science. 

 

:: Music Site of the Week :: Paxahau  An incredible site. While the size of music files has made it the medium most susceptible to the Internet's convenience, so also has its embrace of technology. DJ sets, the sequencing of these smaller "files" into an aesthetic or rhythmic patterns is one key to music's commercial survival. Like movies, it should be heard in an appropriate venue [preferably one with dynamite sound] and, like video games, it thrives on stimulation. Paxahau hosts many incredible sets from the luminaries of dance music, playing music they or their friends have created. Dance music will be embraced by the US music industry, whether it likes it or not. Glimpse the future at Paxahau.