As with most things in our mostly-ignored economic crisis,
electronic music has been losing sales. Some people pin this on downloading and
its new generation of music swappers. Others point to the boomers and their lack
of a context for it, leaving it continuously knocking at the major-label door.
At least part of it, though, can be simply a reining in of the output itself.
Much of dance music is fixed to a time, a trend or a city. After sales level out
and trends play out, its the quality music that people will feel compelled to
buy. Music which builds on electronic's historic shoulders and gets better
listen after listen.
Our spotlight tonight shines on a collective that seems to
get that. Adhesive Records from Boston focuses on midtempo, intricate sounds
with soul. It can funk, it can swing and it can art. DJ Chemta and
Cozmopolis
spin records, while we play the disc "Left Bank" in between. This gang will
be in the house, and the music wil be accomodating. Before the snows, come out
on 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 ++
If you weight all the local press, it might
seem Boston's electronic music is nearly non-existant. Not quite true. Techno,
electro and more slow-moving ambient techno all have a real contingent up here.
From the beatbox rhymes of Edan to Hrvatski's avant sounds, from ex-pat DJ
Rupture to Soplerflo, Stewart Walker, Brynmore, Fred Giannelli... you get the
idea. Newcomer Adhesive Records has its ear in the right place. Their compiled
sounds leans towards unsettling but accessible funk tempos and delicate but beat
programming. Featuring all local acts including Hrvatski, Cozmopolis, EOSS,
Frank Heiss [aka Tube] and 11 others. They'll be dropping science
tonight.
++ NEXT WEEK
++
:: November 19th, 2002: Torrez "The Evening Drag" [
Kimchee]
Torrez is a word-of-mouth band. They're not
about to storm the studio or dump flyers onto your sidewalk, but their sound is
so fragrant and twilit that it will easily pass from friend to friend. Vocalist
Kimberlee Torres lucious vocals spread from speakers, while an electic
but reserved array of instruments frame its lucid effect. Coming from
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Torrez has the kind of intimacy you might expect from
a seaside-lounge, but all the weight and warmth of a midnight moon. The band
will spin influences beforehand, while Mr. Breeze keeps his cool. Sip your beer
and exhale steadily.
:: 9pm - 10:30pm
:: Torrez
:: 11:30pm - 1am: :: Jeff
Breeze
:: November 26th, 2002: Primal Scream "Evil Heat" The Coral "The Coral" [Columbia] Eavesdrop celebrates two
gutsy releases on Columbia US via England. Giveaways in the
house.
:: December 3rd, 2002: Neptune "The Ballet Of Process"
[Mr.] Ask anyone who's seen them and they'll tell you: Neptune rocks.
Klanged-up, futureworld, artcore for the reckless.
:: December 10th, 2002: VA "Eskimo Labs Xmas" Not exactly a
bunch of rock bands covering hymns, but rather an original record with various
references to the holidays. It's that time of year
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 7 nights a week.
And it's always free. The
run-down:
SUNDAYs
experience the lost 80s funk and spaced-out reggae sounds of
KAVALIER
MONDAYs
Boston's alternative alternative WEEKLY DIG arranges a DJ showdown every
week.
TUESDAYs
eavesdrop continues to bring new music and like-minded DJs.
WEDNESDAYs
provide a midweek respite with a dose of
DUB.
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 good wood.
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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[program: Gill Sans : 12 : Blue
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