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Music and artworks inspired by Against Nature the scandalous fin-de-siecle novel by Joris-Karl Huysmans. Huysmans' obsessive language, fantastical plotline and bizarre interpretation of nature form the backdrop for a week-long post-modern investigation into the synthetic.
A live performance by Tim 'Love' Lee recorded on July 21, 2005.
Listen also to Jeannie Hopper's interview with Tim Lee and Eric LoPresti.
We present a steaming 'stimming' Debut DJ Session for Art Radio featuring
Martin Stimming aka 'Stimming', on the cusp of his first EP release with
Buzzin' Fly (http://www.buzzinfly.com) Records, Ben Watt's label. Born
in Giessen, Germany, he played various instruments like violin, piano and drums
at the age of 10. 5 years later he delved into electronic music with DJ Krush and
Grooverider providing his introduction into this new electronic sound dimension
which than led to Stimming delving into techno. At this time he was living in Butzbach, a small town near Frankfurt – influenced very much from Chris Liebing and Sven Vaeth, starting to djing and buying vinyl. He soon realized that for him making
music was more fullfilling than "just" playing a groove, or mixing a record, so he started to take his production seriously as music had become the most important thing in his life.
For 2 years, he was the producer part of the Gebrueder Ton, and in
this time he befriended Diynamic (a record label from Solomun and
Adriano). Stimming's debut on Diynamic was Diynamic 006 Feuervogel
EP, which he produces together with Solomun. The Diynamic 008 was his
first solo artist vinyl. There is plenty more to come, from this talented young producer."
01: Lemniskate (with solomun) - coming out on diynamic compilation
02: Liberaos - diynamic 006
03: una pena (live version) - coming out in august on diynamic
04: danke - buzzinfly
05: the beauty - unreleased
06: 1000 words in autumn - diynamic 010
07: Tagesschau - diynamic 005
08: saibot - unreleased
09: Kleine Nachtmusik - buzzinfly
Seamus Haji began his DJ career in London at the age of 16. Creating his sound from
a mixture of early House, Soul and Hip Hop, Haji became a regular fixture at home,
and soon abroad with residences, including four years in Pacha, Ibiza. After gathering
fans and growing in popularity Seamus Haji started his own record label, Big Love.
In 2006 Seamus Haji mixed his own Sessions compilation, and in 2007 Apollo picked
up his remake of Last Night a DJ Saved My Life, which went into the Top 15 in the
UK Nation Charts.
Tracklisting:
1. THE TEAMSTERS “Shake It Off” (Seamus Haji Remix)
2. SEAMUS HAJI VS LORDS OF FLATBUSH “24 hours” (Norman Doray remix)
3. RIHANNA “Take A Bow” (Haji & Emanuel Remix)
4. GORGIA B & PLANETA BOURRA “Tequila” (Warren Clarke Remix)
5. PAUL JOHNSON “Get, Get Down” (Laidback Luke Remix)
6. MOBY “I Love To Move In Here” (Seamus Haji Remix)
7. MARK TROPHY “Ultra Flava”
8. HAJI & EMANUEL “Take Me Away” (WMC 2008 Remix)
9. SEAMUS HAJI VS LORDS OF FLATBUSH “24 Hours” (Prok & Fitch Remix)
10. SEBASTIEN LEGER “Knights Of The Jaguar”
11. LUCIEN FOORT “Sound Of Love” (Daley Padley Remix)
12. MARK KNIGHT & FUNKAGENDA “Man With The Red Face”
Enter with a clap of thunder then... retro soul to disco to electro. DJ Alex, Tokyo representative for French superstar DJ Laurent Garnier's F
Communications label, has established a reputation in Tokyo as a serious DJ over the past several years with regular gigs at Yellow, Aoyama Cay, Loop and many other venues around town. The Tokyo-bred Alex describes his sound as "hi-tech soul music." He currently resides alternately in NYC and Tokyo. Learn more via London at
voicescollective.com.
Antonio of Green Gorilla Lounge sets in motion full-moon parties, beach parties, dirty warehouses, laid-back clubs, and crazy house-parties coupled with psychedelic, funky, deep house and organic breaks.
Beat Pharmacy, that is, Brendon Moeller, is a man influenced by the Orb and Future Sounds of London having found these unique artists of the early 90's while residing in his native South Africa where he worked as a school teacher with kids affected by the war and strife South Africa faced during apartheid. He converses on his journey and drive to produce his own unique sound on the 'dub leaning end of the musical spectrum. His unique production style got him attention from Francois K and Francois' Deep Space party devoted to all things in the 'key of dub', where he's a regular guest dj, and where you'll find his first two full length albums have been released. Brendon's also released many limited edition 45's and 12" vinyl platters making him a main stay in the DJ and dub lover scene.
Andre is one-half of the RonDre team.
Jeannie Hopper,
WPS1 DJ Curator of this 12 hour marathon, started off with Andre taking over the decks at the 3 hour mark. Andre spins all over the lower eastside and east village with tag team partner DJ Roni aka Soul Brother No. 4. Together they make up the RonDre team. Andre throws in some dub, broken beat, classics including the yummy "Love Dancing", funk, soul and some sassy 'art band' action from newcomers Kudu. The night was total madness with over 500 people spilling out into the street with New York's finest boys in blue and red (lovely light show from the fire trucks) making appearances and a finale with the artists all taking a dip in the east river. Check out the other dj's from this memorable night including: DJ Jeannie Hopper, DJ Soul Brother #4, DJ Stefny and DJ Rubi as sets get added to the archives here.
WPS1's DJ curator and
radio lady kicked off the live marathon with an eclectic funky set featuring a plethora of classics including Cymande's "BRA", Herbie Hancock "Mega-Mix" by Grandmixer D. St. featuring music from Hancock's "Future Shock", Liquid Liquid's "Scraper", Santana's "Waiting", Nina Simone's "Funkier Than a Mosquito's Tweeter", and a remake of the Art Ensemble of Chicago's "Theme De YoYo" by Su Paka Poo. The lovely remake by Ashley Beedel and remix by Kenny Dope of "Season of the Witch" turned folks into train spotters askin' 'what is that?'. Jenny Devivo's vocal style really makes this a super number released many moons ago on the audiophile label "Afro-Art". The night progresses into total madness with over 500 people spilling out into the street with New York's finest boys in blue and red making appearances and a finale with the artists all taking a dip in the east river. Check out the other dj's from this memorable night including: DJ Soul Brother #4, DJ Andre, DJ Stefny and DJ Rubi as sets get added to the archives here.
theXpo Gallery Marathon with DJ Roni aka Soul Brother No. 4 and RonDre listen |
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First broadcast October 10, 2005
Roni aka Soul Brother No. 4 brings a lovely eclectic mix with dub to rock to electronic rhythms that are, but of course, soulful comin' from this brother. Upon DJing loads with DJ Andre at their long running Community party on the lower east side, NYC, peeps started calling them collectively RonDre. You can catch Roni multi-tasking at Nublu as DJ and Soul Bartender No. 1.
Roni took over the decks at the half way point in this 12-hour marathon musically curated by Jeannie Hopper (Liquid Sound Lounge) of WPS1. As the wild night progressed people got sloppy, even kicking out the line to the broadcast stream and recorder... so unfortunately we only caught half of the magic of Roni's solo set. But there's more to come from this Soul Brother No. 4 (featured in the Finale when all the dj's tag teamed to the break of dawn). Check out the other dj's from this memorable night including: DJ Jeannie Hopper, DJ Roni, DJ Stefny and DJ Rubi as sets get added to the archives here. The event was produced in its entirety by Jan Larsen of Jan Larsen Art who is Art Brother No. 1 at theXpo gallerie. Don't miss the next opening as part of the DUMBO Arts Festival on October 14, 2005. (30 minutes)
Rubi worked the decks with variations on classic to minimal techy house numbers as the event headed into the late night hours. She regularily spins at theXpo at gallerie and various spots in Brooklyn and downtown Manhattan including Belmont Lounge.
This 12-hour marathon was musically curated by Jeannie Hopper (Liquid Sound Lounge) of WPS1. Check out the other dj's from this memorable night including Hopper, DJ Roni, DJ Andre aka Soul Bros. No. 4 and DJ Stefny. The finale is soon to be available too where all the DJs tag teamed til the break of dawn which resulted in the artist and his pals taking a dip in the East River... no reports of any third eyes or other growths occurring as of yet resulting from the dip. The event was produced in its entirety by Jan Larsen of Jan Larsen Art who is Art Brother No. 1 at theXpo gallerie. (1 hour set)
Stefny throws down a fabulous multi-stylin' house set just in time for the lovely light show provided by the New Yorks finest, the fire department. Things got pretty crazy that night! Stefny is part of a pool of talented 'dj sisters' joined in a communal effort to send out female super musical powers to the world and driving this unstoppable multi-talented party posse of female dj talents known as Sister NYC.
This 12-hour marathon was musically curated by Jeannie Hopper (Liquid Sound
Lounge) of WPS1. There's more to come so be sure to check out the other dj's
from this memorable night including Hopper, DJ Roni, DJ Andre aka Soul Bros.
No. 4 and DJ Rubi as sets get added to the archives here. The event was
produced in its entirety by Jan Larsen of Jan Larsen Art who is Art Brother No.
1 at theXpo gallerie. (1 hour set)
The Squatters Mayday Celebration, which attracts crowds of several thousand people each year, has been hosted for the last 7 years by local party collective and arts organization,
Blackkat. For the last several years the on stage entertainment has been primarily Hip Hop and Dance DJs, plus political speakers, but this year were are trying to expand our lineup to include some live bands, a live hip-hop act, plus DJs and more circus and festival performers. Featuring music by MC Baba Isreal (Open Thought Music)--live hip hop, The Kin--live rock band, DJ Chrome (Blackkat)--drum-n-bass, plus performances by Missy Galore, Groovehoops, and others.
Jason co-founded New York's Blackkat
collective in 1996. Its members - activist deejays, artists and dancers - are well known to New York City's dance-music culture for their unique synthesis of hard- hitting party music, social consciousness and multimedia installations and performances. Some of Blackkat's more notable events include an annual May Day party in Tompkins Square Park; a series at the original Lunatarium and rally parties such as the 2000 "Rave" at City Hall and at the U.S. courthouse against the ill trend in federal and local anti-club legislation. Jason has toured extensively with sound systems from the UK and San Francisco, and with New York-based crews who have performed in over 60 cities in 13 countries since 1995. From 1997-98, Jason BK helped organize over 100 events while touring the U.S. and Canada with the U.K's Spiral Tribe. In 1999-2000 he toured Australia with Bedlam and Negusa Negast sound systems (both from the UK), playing in virtually every large city on the continent as well as outdoors in East Timor. He has also toured Europe and the US with the famed avant-noise pop band, "God Is My Co-Pilot."
Jason co-founded New York's Blackkat. collective in 1996. Its members - activist deejays, artists and dancers - are well known to New York City's dance-music culture for their unique synthesis of hard- hitting party music, social consciousness and multimedia installations and performances. For more, see the notes under his Bushwick Mix session.
Soulful New York-style house vibes with Tommy's signature sound, the rhythmic tip, mixing up a nice balance of broken beats, "four-on-the-floors" and smooth vocals.
Tommy's passion and personality shines through his DJ sets. His rhythmic style, perfect placement of vocals and sonic textures set the mood, energy, and vibe.
DJ Chase Killz & Just 143: "You're Welcome Radio" New underground hip-hop that beats the drums for the return of the - yes! - the cassingle.
Eighty minutes of nu skool afro + latin dancefloor gems mixed by Redbud Record man DJ Chicus. Featuring tunes from MAW, Papa, Bitches Brew, Compost, Ubiquity, Sonar Kollektiv, Redbud and more, reading like the whos who of labels owned by DJ's having done well branding themselves as the tunes to have in your DJ set that'll make you sound real real real good!!!
Redbud's founder, Chicus is a
long-time afficianado of reggae, dancehall and breaks. He's traveled worldwide delivering his special blend of rare and curious grooves and his very unique technique of blending a mash up of tunes into a smooth groove to dance or chill to. Chicus has been responsible for steering production on just about every Redbud release and will continue to oversee its unique blend of homegrown Jamaican inspired dance groove.
Mike Clark aka Agent X hails from Detroit, aka the Motor City. He learned his craft from local heroes like Ken Collier, Darrell Shannon and Kevin Dysard and devoured tapes of Tony Humphries and Timmy Regisford from New York. Eventually he signed with Todd Johnson's Direct Drive DJ crew (whose chief competition on the Detroit circuit was Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson's Deep Space collective) and later made a connection with the groundbreaking Hot Mix Five in Chicago. He even began a long association with radio by working with Electrifyin' Mojo. He moved into production by helping Mike Banks set up labels like Underground Resistance, Happy and Nite Gruv, and picking up his Agent X moniker in the process. He continued with more releases for Track Mode and Glenn Underground's Nite Life Collective.
DJ Cosmo is known to New York fans for her longstanding show on WNYU in the 90s. She moved to the other side of the pond, London, to pursue more opportunities such as to create her own imprint label, Bitches Brew, pursue international touring, and enjoy many residencies around London. In New York she was one of the few graced with the trust and love of David Mancuso to spin at the Loft and later as a guest at Body & Soul. These days when she comes to town check her at Francois K's Deep Space (next date August 27, 2007). She'll also be spinning at Summer Sessions on August 31, 2007 for the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum's after-work dance party in their garden (the series takes place all summer long). Cosmo is currently working with guitarist supremo Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart/Jeff Buckley) as Wild Rumpus. They will release Musical Blaze-Up on May 29 on Bitches Brew, featuring remixes by Rub N Tug and Rob Mello.
In the past few years Eric Duncan has become quite a fixture on the downtown party scene. As Rub n Tug with Thomas Bullock (Map
of Africa, founder of A.R.E. Weapons) they throw some of New York's most notorious parties and have remixed LCD Soundsystem, Coldplay, and !!! just to name a few. Well known for his amazing record collection and eclectic sets Eric plays a combination of more contemporary dance tunes for this special mix for WPS1. He also has a group How & Why? with WPS1 DJ curator DJ Spun...
Started by New York club DJs
John Hall
and Adam Goldstone, and Perry Brandston
--a sound technician who had long been involved with the post-punk art and club world-- The Departure Lounge was originally intended as a freeform outlet for partners' more purely creative record-spinning interests,
without regard to such dance floor conventions as familiarity, stylistic consistency, or even danceability. The primary immediate objective of The Departure Lounge was to take what was usually considered back-room, background music (or completely unsuitable for play in any club at all) and place it squarely in the spotlight, and in your face. In short, the idea was to create an environment where it seemed entirely possible that one could, in the words of the club's motto, "hear every record ever made." The result was admittedly sometimes messy, cacophonous, self-indulgent, and even downright ludicrous, but never boring or predictable.
Other features included the Public-Access Turntable, a record player set out in the middle of the room and patched into the DJ booth and main sound system for audience members to join in on (a handful of records whose labels had
been removed to add the element of surprise); and Dueling DJs, in which two DJ booths were set up in the same room, allowing the main DJs and their guests to
either jam with each other like a jazz band or duke it out sonically like pro wrestlers.
New York's "unofficial ambassador of sound" Emskee
brings us a diverse library of feel-good music packed with a soulful blend of house, disco, funk and hip-hop. As the headline DJ on WBAI-FM's "Underground Railroad" and host of the "Rare Radio Show," Emskee has amassed a devoted following at clubs and party engagements throughout Manhattan. Just back from gigs that took from Las Vegas and Aspen to Florida, he is currently the resident Tuesday-night DJ at Union Square's hotspot Coffee Shop.
Based in the heart of beat culture San Francisco, Garth juggles roles as DJ, producer, remixer and director of his own label, Grayhound Recordings. He maintains a busy worldwide tour schedule and continues to represent Wicked which retains its relevance as America's reknowned longstanding DJ crew.
Garth is a name that carries weight far beyond the west coast he calls home. Growing up with a passion for punk, funk and soul music in England and America, he was the first of the notorious Wicked crew to move from London and set up camp in San Francisco. Inspired by the Bay Area way of life he instigated the Crew's legendary full moon parties. Garth co-founded Wicked in 1991 an event that is widely recognized as the catalyst that helped put San Francisco on the global dance map. Look out for the retrospective collection capturing the memorable tunes at the full moon parties entitled Full Moon Classics to be released on Om records this summer, 2005.
