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Beirut on Blogotheque
Zach Condon, the man behind Beirut, tells The Daily Fix about working with La Blogotheque on Take Away Shows for every song on his most recent album. We in turn tell you about a new partnership we have with that same La Blogotheque. Zach Condon, the man behind Beirut, tells The Daily Fix about working with La Blogotheque on Take Away Shows for every song on his mos... more
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meeting, life and death - (Jacques Brel - Grand Jacques)
Greg Wooten and I did this between december 24th and 25th in NYC, five floors above ground.
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Justice Gets Served?
Justice just released a free 'XMas Mix' that's allegedly a rejected submission to the Fabric compilation series... apparently the Fabric folks weren't down with the heavy dose of weird French pop tunes and Drunk French Hipster Salad disc art.
Not that Fabric is the authority on anything by any means but it does show that Justice is not invincible anymore.
So is this a sign that Justice "a sauté le requin?" (Jumped the shark, en anglais)
I have to say that while I thought they were zeitgeist-in-a-bottle when they burst upon the scene, I have to say that this whole movement/sound/scene might be reaching terminal obnoxiousness, and this might be the canary in the irony mine who didn't quite make it.
You can DL the mix for free. Give it a listen and see if you agree. Some of the comments on Stereo Gum are pretty spot on, IMO... Justice just released a free 'XMas Mix' that's allegedly a rejected submission to the Fabric compilation series... apparently the Fabr... more -
An Evening With TTC
The French rap group signed to London based label Big Dada release their much anticipated third album "36 15 TTC". On the fifth of April they performed at the Scala London; over an Ethiopian meal they agreed to discuss their latest album. The French rap group signed to London based label Big Dada release their much anticipated third album "36 15 TTC". On the fifth of Apr... more
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Gratuitous misogyny or just plain fun?
I know nothing about this band and speak no French at all. However, the video, as you will see is quite intriguing. Probably because I can't understand the words, I have no idea whether to think that this is misogyny at its extreme, playful silliness, or some kind of conscious social critique. Any French speakers or band followers out there who can shed some light? I know nothing about this band and speak no French at all. However, the video, as you will see is quite intriguing. Probably because I... more
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Abortion drama to be shown in French schools
France never ceases to amaze and astound.
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One the best tracks and videos of all time.
And yes I'm know I'm using a superlative. I'm comfortable with it.
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Secret Daft Punk After Parties?!?!
For those lucky enough to score Daft Punk tickets for their huge tour this summer, word is that there might be some secret afterparties thrown by Ed Banger Records, who some might call the new Daft Punk. Which would mean they're the new-new-French-retro-disco-house guys cool enough for people who don't usually like dance music. Anyway, this type of thing has happened before so stay tuned... For those lucky enough to score Daft Punk tickets for their huge tour this summer, word is that there might be some secret afterpartie... more
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