On Rotation

Earlier this year, we were lucky enough to have NYC Popfest include previews into to the Fall's most anticipated releases. Fall seemed so far away then and yet here we are...


* * *
The Secret History. TSH's sound is rich, layered and all grown up. They stood out in the "sea of Twee" that made up most of the festival. Sultry vocals coupled by carefully crafted lyrics & melodies pay homage to everything from Glam Rock to New Wave. The Desolation Town EP on Le Grand Magistery Records proves a stellar achievement by some truly gifted musicians. Hear them in all their glory:

It's Not The End of the The World, Jonah


* * *
Love Is All. The new songs sounded fantastic live (even crammed inside that tiny Cake Shop basement). I am happy to finally have the exuberant sophomore release of what is by far one of the best bands to emerge from the Swedish indie scene today. For those who haven't already heard it, here is a sample:

Wishing Well


* * *
Lilliput. Finally, I end this blog entry with a track completely unrelated to the NYC Popfest at all. In fact it's not a new Fall release, nor is it unreleased. An oldie, but goodie that's recently come to my attention and in frequent rotation on my itunes:

Die Matrosen


Enjoy!

[mm]

Hello Brooklyn Museum People!

A huge thanks to everyone who came out to the First Saturday dance party at the Brooklyn Museum last night. We had an incredible time playing for you and we hope you had as much fun as we did.

Here are a few selections from our set last night.

Baxendale - "I Built This City" Lots of people asked about this one. This gem has been a Mondo staple since Dr. Maz rescued it from obscurity a few years ago.

The Whip - "Sister Siam" I thought the Whip was simply going to be a New Order sound-a-like when I first heard them. They've evolved into a clubbier act heavier on synths and lighter on guitars. They seemed like the perfect choice to up the dance quotient late in our set last night.

Happy Mondays - "24 Hour Party People" Miss Modular opened the night with this jam and let you all (and us, the other DJs) that she meant business. A total Manchester, fists-up classic.

Spearmint - "Sweeping The Nation" A song near and dear to my heart, it really epitomizes what Mondo is all about-- fun, anthemic, silly and a champion of musical underdogs and the joys of obscurity.

And also a bonus song that I didn't get a chance to play:

Crisis - "Consequences" A charity single impossible to get in the U.S. (digitally or otherwise) featuring Paul Weller, Beth Ditto of the Gossip, members of New Young Pony Club and other British luminaries, the song is super-catchy and perfect to shimmy around with all afternoon.

Come check us out this Friday at our regular spot, Don Hill's for more dancing, more music and more fun.

love and rock,
Kevington