Ableton Live 7.0 Released

Ableton has just released version 7.0 of their wonderful music software. There's a handful of top grade software programs out there, Live is one of them. For DJs, it's the killer app and is causing my love affair with Sony Acid Pro to wither. On stage or in our studio, Live will give you a lifetime of enjoyment. Just check out how much the people that make this software love it. I think their passion translates directly into your user experience.

JazzMutant Lemur

If you think the Tenori-On is cool, then check out the Jazzmutant Lemur! It's the best live controller ever made, with bongo drums coming in at a close second. If you have a spare $2,999.00, Robotspeak will send one to you. Or you could have them send one to me.

See JazzMutant's site for the nitty gritty.

Tenori-On

The Tenori-On instrument/controller. Designed by Yamaha's Yu Nishibori. Doesn't it look cool?!

Se:Sa "Like This Like That"

Se:Sa's rocks the Dee-lite sample.

Junkie XL "More"

Love the Junk.

Tegan and Sara "Back In Your Head"

Bearforce1 "Christmas Is Here"

We wish you a hairy Christmas, courtesy of the fine fellas of Bearforce1.

Mel Cheren, remembered.

Mel Cheren has passed away. Founder of the quintessential 70's dance/disco label, West End Records, Mel took his love and understanding of dance music to heights few people can match. Lucky for us, he shared his experiences in the classic book: My Life and the Paradise Garage (Keep On Dancin'). A friend gave me this book in the late 90's and I found it a fascinating, personal account of the birth (and demise) of the disco era. Give yourself a treat and check it out. His West End label was THE pulse of dance music in the 70's. And today, the label is alive and well, offering up it's catalogue to the new generation of music lovers on sites such as Beatport and, naturally, the West End site. Thank you Mel for your passion and productivity. We will, Keep On Dancin'!

Suddenly I'm inspired to do a early style set (before the show tonight) of West End classics and disco house for the cocktail hour warm-up period. Please I beg ya don't be askin' for Flo Rida, ya oughtta know by know I don't play that schtuff.

Spiders On Drugs

Drug soaked spider sagas.

Indians Stomp To The Beat

Stompin' to a classic!

Strike It Up - The Writer's Strike

They need to start a website to help fund the writers while on strike.

Until then, it's good to know exactly why they are fighting back.

Word to self promoting whores

Listen. If you're a dj and promoting yourself on the web, don't post remixes done by other artists and then not credit those remixers. And then take credit for 'your mix' by omitting the credit where credit is due. It's called lying by omission, ya tacky bitches. Show some respect for the people who give you the music to make you oh so hot.

It's no secret musical artists are having a hard time making money these days. The least you can do is give proper credit to them. If you are a fan of dance music at all.

I've been sitting on this sentiment for too long now. Ahhh, all better.

Kristine W "Walk Away"

Finally I've found a proper vid for Kristine's latest hit. Tony Moran on the remix.

Starkillers "Discoteka (Kobbe & Austin Leeds Mix)"

While trying to find the video for Starkillers newest single, "Big Base," I stumbled on this well done amateur video for Starkillers biggest track, "Discoteka." Nice one!

ADULT. "I Feel Worse When I'm with You"

Jeez this gives me a headache. I'm sorry for posting this already. but, it's nutz so here ya go. No I will not play this in a club LOL. You're welcome.

The Pipettes - Your Kisses are Wasted On Me

Have you heard about the UK retro-darlings, the Pipettes? Damn the chorus is hooky.

Benny Benassi "Who's Your Daddy"

This vid may require you to verify you're old enough to see naughty things. Don't get too excited, it's not so naughty. At least not compared to the usual webfreak fest.

Remixes of this one are hot!

Tim Deluxe, Simon Franks Don, Terry Donovan "Let The Beats Roll "

Tim Deluxe gets it up.

Just Jack "Starz In Their Eyes"

Jus Jack writes some catchy tunes.
Ode to building 'em up just to knock 'em down.
Watch out, it's the pop machine.

Dave Gahan "Kingdom"

Depeche Mode's frontman apparently still likes it dark, broody, and compelling. Remixes are hot.