We’ve come to the end of a decade and it’s full speed into 2010. With the new year came a familiar face showin up in an unexpected place. The dead on war painted face of what looks to be Drums of Death, appears in the official video for “On To The Next One” by Jay-Z | Swizz Beatz, the fifth single from The Blueprint 3 LP. Perhaps Jay-Z has a leanin towards a bit of black magic??
Drums of Death’s remix of Hot Chip’s new single is out on DFA soon and his much-anticipated debut album drops April 2010. Keep watch for all things DOD!
To say that 2009 has been a good year for Manchester dance outfit Delphic, would be an understatement. The band have had a slew of highlights which include their single “Counterpoint” released this past April 2009 via Belgian electronic imprint R & S Records and produced by the UK’s Ewan Pearson. “Counterpoint (Delphic’s En Route Remix)”, appeared on compilation #7 of the chic French indie label Kitsuné Maison. Their second single “This Momentary” via Kitsuné, was released this past August, and shortly after, a Kitsuné Maison tour across the UK followed.
The BBC News have declared Delphic as one the “Sounds of 2010″, and there’s big things on the horizon as Delphic are set to release their exciting debut album ‘Acolyte’, on the 11th of January next year. Their third single “Doubt”, will be released digitally on Sunday the 3rd of January 2010, and physically on Monday 4th January 2010. Riton and Ramadanman have already had their hand at creating remixes of “Doubt”, and now Delphic is giving YOU a chance to whip up a phenomenal remix of “Doubt”, one that will be totally mind blowing––Have fun with it!!!
The remainder of the stems are spread across a few other music sites. I’ve linked you to the specific post, so you don’t have to go on a monkey chase to find them! Big Stereo, Electrorash, Fucking Dance, Hot Biscuits, Neon Gold, The Mix Tape, Too Many Sebastians. All the other non-blog stems can be found at delphic.cc/doubt, plus the remix app for the competition and full details. The deadline for submissions is January 31st.
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One of my biggest crushes of the year, is Crystal Fighters, known for their frenetic, Basque-dance sound and memorable gigs. If you didn’t see them Thursday night at Santos Party House or Friday at Glasslands, on their 3 day stint in NYC, catch them TONIGHT at Le Poisson Rouge!
The very much loved, “I Love London”, by Crystal Fighters, will be released on 12″ and digital on Kitsuné on 30th November, with remixes from In Flagranti, Matt Walsh, Brackles, Lorcan Mak, 80kidz and Qoso. Another remix of “I Love London”, by way of rising UK producer, Chamboché, who grew up sandwiched between the coast and the valleys of coastal Mid Wales, popped up in our in box a few days ago. Growing up surrounded by nature has given Chamboché a leaning towards crafting slower, more organic and melodic sounds, fused with pop sensibilities. Recently signed to Under The Shade, with works in the pipeline, expect to hear more from Chamboché in the coming months ahead!
We have a little surprise for one serious loving Crystal Fighters fan (besides me)!! We’re giving away the 12″ of “I Love London”!!!!! All you have to do is send your name and address to us at: trashmenagerie AT gmail DOT, com with the subject headline – “I Love London” single!! We will choose randomly and notify the winner via email by 1st December. Good luck!!
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Nov 21 2009 8:00P LE POISSON ROUGE, New York, USA
Nov 27 2009 8:00P Guess Who Festival (Live), Amsterdam, Holland
Nov 28 2009 8:00P Suprette Festival (Live), Nethceul, Switzerland
Nov 30 2009 8:00P NEXT SINGLE ’I LOVE LONDON’ TO BE RELEASED ON KITSUNE KITSUNE
Dec 4 2009 8:00P Mixmag Tour (Live), Canterbury
Dec 5 2009 8:00P Mixmag Tour (Live), Custard Factory, Birmingham, UK
Dec 6 2009 8:00P Razzmatazz Tour (Live), Barcelona, Spain
Dec 11 2009 8:00P Fabric (Live), Kill ‘Em All, London, UK
Dec 12 2009 8:00P Radio Le Mouv (Live), Paris, France
If you are into electronic music and you live in the US, you probably know that BURNS is touring over there right now with Deadmau5.
Thomas Bachellier, who’s also responsible for all the great videos for BURNS’ singles is documenting the tour on his youtube channel. Fun times!
Here’s the touring schedule:
18 Nov at Orange Peel, Asheville
19 Nov at Limelight, Nashville
20 Nov at Congress Theatre, Chicago
21 Nov at The Fillmore, Detroit
22 Nov at Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
23 Nov at 9:30 Club, DC
24 Nov at Roxy, Boston
25 Nov at Terminal 5, New York City
Graffiti’s acceptance in the high art and commercial worlds has ensured longevity to a select number of pieces. Of course, governments painting over what gets thrown up on walls outside of galleries continue to impose a state of impermanence to the rest of street art. Taking such temporality into their own hands, more and more artists are making use of the increased accessibility of projectors. Call it a reclamation of control or just pure tech nerdery, there’s a growing scene of digital graffiti artists.
The newest breakthrough in this scene is Sweatshoppe’s “video painting” style, captured in their first video “The Landing” [see above], where they essentially wheat paste moving images on walls.
What makes it different from previous “Guerilla Projection,” “Photon Bombing,” or “Urban Projection” pieces is that they are able lay their projections on a surface, paint-stroke by paint stroke–as opposed to just projecting the entire piece at once. They’re not the first to recreate the act of throwing paint up, for which most accredit Graffiti Research Lab. However, they’ve taken projected video and applied it to the physical act of bombing–which is one for the history books.
Sweatshoppe describes itself as “a new multimedia performance collaboration…that works at the intersection of art, music and technology.” One of the men behind the collective is non other than New York video artist Bruno Levy, whose previous work has been blogged right here on Trashmenagerie! The other half of Sweatshoppe is Blake Shaw, a young and wickedly talented interactive video artist currently based in Vermont.
I had a chance to catch up with Bruno and ask him more about this new project.
Waxyjax: How did you and Blake meet?
Bruno Levy: We met in Kathmandu. I had a little restaurant and he told me he wanted to throw a rave, the place was packed at maximum capacity (30 people), and that’s when I knew we could could take it far.
WJ: You made a name for yourself as a VJ with Squaresquare. What are your
goals for sweatshoppe?
BL: As a VJ, I reacted to someone else’s music. SWEATSHOPPE’s goal is to
create a whole interactive performance that leaves its viewers “sweaty”.
WJ: What can you reveal about the inner workings of “video painting”?
BL: Blake wrote the software in Max. The paint roller does not use any sort of paint, it simply contains green LEDs. The software tracks the color green and outputs the x y position which are sent to drawing commands and the strokes are textured with video. I could go into direct detail but I don’t want to expose our secrets just yet [wink]. The paint roller is an actual paint roller that we sort of “pimped-out” with faux-fur, green LEDs and an on/off button. We plan on eventually releasing the software–but only after it is much more refined, buffed up with features and user-friendly.
WJ: What was the toughest part of that whole process?
BL: Remembering to bring all the cables.
WJ: I’ve asked around and no one can think of any other artist who’s done something like this. What kinds of attention have you gotten so far?
BL: So far its been nothing but positive. I’m just happy to create something very unique–we use software written by Blake, video created by me, music by us both and we get to perform with a glowing paint roller. It’s tactile and, to me, is more interesting than just clicking on buttons. I’ve already been approached by arts publications and organizations to do performance demos at their events. Can’t say who exactly since we’re still talking.
WJ: What’s next?
BL: We want to take this idea further, use it more with the architecture, and start layering video. Also we are developing lots of other software that will enable us to play with video and sound. We are making music, working out and sweating.
To celebrate the compilation’s impending release we have a few Kitsuné flavoured treats for you. First up, a mini mix by JBAG which is a delectable sample of what you can expect from the new compilation. Secondly, we have a video showcasing the new compilation to visuals of the Kitsuné clothes range from the Spring Summer 10 collection: “Kitsuné Golf Club”. Wow you not only get to dance furiously but also drool at clothes!
To top all this off Kitsuné are also offering a free iTunes application through the label’s Myspace page here so you can now follow Kitsuné everywhere.
Oh and just in case your wondering here is the tracklist for Kitsuné Maison 8:
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