Hopping genres like they were privet hedges, we have 1 hour 45 minutes of delving through the Carnivalism record shelves (and hard drives) to see you into the new year for you this month.
Norwegian Good
Kings of Convenience star Erlend Øye adds vocals to Phonique’s “Casualties”. Øye is known for singing over his DJ sets and has lent his distinctive voice to the likes of Röyksopp and Ash. His melancholic tone suits both down-tempo acoustic and livelier indie-disco styles – as heard in his latest band, The Whitest Boy Alive.
Rules was released last year and is The Whitest Boy Alive’s second album. Check out their nicely illustrated albums and tees on their website.
Interesting fact: Jarvis Cocker directed the music video for Erlend Øye’s 2004 single Sudden Rush.
Good To Know Chaz
Chaz (or Charles) Jankel has been around the (ahem) block a few times, teaming up with Ian Dury in the ’70s and becoming part of Ian Dury & the Blockheads.
Chaz co-wrote some of the group’s biggest tracks including “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick”, “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll”, and “Spasticus Autisticus”. His solo career bubbled on through the ’80s and he’s now enjoying a bit of a renaissance, rediscovered by younger heads.
Tirk Records have wisely brought Chaz into the fold, reissuing his best work while pushing his new productions too.
Breaks Slyde Back In
Matt’s penchant for breaks has been a little neglected in recent podcasts, so it’s no surprise to see Finger Lickin’s Slyde muscling into the mix.
Robin 12 Tree & Jason Laidback have been at it (musically) since they were kids, finally teaming up in 2002 for the track “Flow” – which featured on Sancho Panza’s legendary Notting Hill Carnival compilation “Float”.
Interesting fact: Jason was Kylie Minogue’s scratch DJ on her ‘Fever’ tour.
Jerry Fuchs R.I.P.
Brooklyn-based drummer Gerhardt “Jerry” Fuchs tragically passed in November. He played with the likes of LCD Soundsystem, Maserati, Moby, MSTRKRFT, Holy Ghost!, Turing Machine and !!!, and features on this mix via Juan Maclean, whose live shows he powered with live drums.
In a world of digital beats, Jerry’s presence on stage reminded us how live percussion brings a whole different energy. His tireless drumming leaves a big hole in the New York music scene.
Tim Sweeney of WNYU’s Beats in Space paid tribute in his weekly podcast.
Juan Maclean described him as “one of my best and most loyal friends. He was hands-down the best drummer I have ever played with or seen, for that matter.”
You can see Jerry in action below with a live rendition of “Happy House” by The Juan Maclean:
The Juan MacLean – Happy House (Live @ The Double Door) from The Belmont Sessions on Vimeo.
TRACKLISTING
- Do It Nice & Easy (With Love) (GW Edit) – Disco Deviance
- Sunlamp Show (Disco Bloodbath Remix) – The Aliens
- Holding Back (My Love) – Tensnake
- Marvo Ging – The Chemical Brothers
- Fools Gold – The Stone Roses
- Get in Trouble (Crazy P Remix) – Snax
- Casualties [Morgan Geist Remix] – Phonique feat. Erlend Øye
- Baby Can’t Stop (Aeroplane Remix) – Lindstrøm & Christabelle
- Panorama – Tucillo
- Get Yourself Together (Hercules & Love Affair Hercbump Mix) – Chaz Jankel
- Happy House – Juan Maclean
- Back When (Original Mix) – DJ Spen
- Armed – Pryda
- Whole Life – Oxia
- Emergency – Faithless
- Get Em High (feat. Sway) – Stanton Warriors
- The Click (Original Mix) – Slyde
- Takin’ Over – Ralph Robles
- Doing Shows – Floppy Sounds
- Hustler – Simian Mobile Disco
- Minimal (Toca Discos Sunday at Space Mix) – Pet Shop Boys
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